About us
Welcome to Team Lingue International House, your trusted network of Italian language schools in Italy.
Founded in 1983, Team Lingue has over 40 years of experience in language education and teacher training, with a reputation built on professionalism, innovation, and care.
As part of the International House World Organisation – a global network of more than 140 language schools in over 50 countries – we uphold the highest international standards in teaching and student support.
With schools in Catania, Como, and Verona, we invite students from all over the world to learn Italian in Italy through immersive, communicative courses and authentic cultural experiences.
Our mission
At Team Lingue – International House, our mission is to offer high-quality Italian language education through meaningful learning experiences, cultural immersion, and a human-centered approach to teaching.
For over 30 years, we have helped international students learn Italian not only as a language, but as a way to connect with people, places, and everyday life in Italy
Our vision: language, culture, people
We believe that learning Italian goes far beyond grammar and vocabulary.
Our mission is built on three core pillars:
- Language is taught through real communication;
- Culture is lived every day inside and outside the classroom;
- People are always at the center of the learning experience.
This vision guides all our Italian language programs and defines the identity of IH Team Lingue across all our destinations.
A student-centered approach to learning Italian
At Team Lingue – International House, students are never just numbers.
Our mission is to create a supportive, inclusive, and motivating learning environment where the students feel confident, welcomed, and guided throughout their journey.
This means:
- Small groups and tailored guidance
- Careful placement and continuous assessment
- Teachers who follow students’ progress closely
- A friendly and international atmosphere
International House quality and academic excellence
Team Lingue is part of the International House network, a global benchmark for language teaching quality.
Our mission includes a strong commitment to:
- High academic standards
- Ongoing teacher training
- Transparent learning objectives
- Internationally recognized teaching practices
This guarantees consistency, reliability, and excellence across all our Italian language schools.
Our Italian schools in Catania, Como and Verona
Our mission takes shape every day in our Italian schools located in three authentic Italian destinations:
- Catania – vibrant, Mediterranean, deeply rooted in Sicilian culture
- Como – elegant, relaxing, surrounded by nature and tradition
- Verona – historic, cultural, and authentically Italian
Each location offers the same academic quality and teaching philosophy, adapted to the local context and lifestyle.
Learning Italian through real-life experience
Our mission is to help students use Italian in real situations, not only inside the classroom.
For this reason, language learning is integrated with:
- Local culture and daily life
- Social and cultural activities
- Interaction with the city and its people
Italian becomes a living language, used naturally and confidently.
A shared mission, a dedicated team
Behind every Italian course, there is a team of experienced professionals who share the same values and goals.
Our academic staff, coordinators, and administrative team work together to ensure:
- High-quality teaching
- Efficient organization
- Personal support for every student
Our commitment to every student
Choosing IH Team Lingue means choosing a school that:
- cares about your learning goals;
- supports you before, after and during your stay;
- believes in education as a personal journey.
Our mission is to guide you step by step, from your first enquiry to the successful completion of your Italian course.