Part of Adiuva · Accademia di Italiano · Since 1975
International Council
Corporate programs Onboarding · relocation · sales · executive Private courses 16 languages · one-to-one, group, immersion Test prep GMAT · GRE · SAT · ACT HR platform Dashboard, reports, mobile app Case studies References under NDA Campuses Milan · Florence · Mantua · Turin About us Since 1975, Adiuva group

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The reception at the International Council Milan campus

The language school that shapes people, companies, the future

Founded in 1975, International Council is the Adiuva group's school dedicated to language training for companies and professionals: Italian courses for international professionals, corporate training in 16 languages, executive coaching and preparation for the admission tests of leading universities and business schools.

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Our programs

The Council Method: the engine of our training

For fifty years we have been turning business goals into language skills. Every program follows four phases, is managed by a single dedicated contact, and ends with measurable results.

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Teacher and student during a one-to-one session
01 · Analysis

First, we understand your work

We meet HR and line managers to define goals, priorities, timelines and the skills required.

02 · Design

A program built around your business

The program reflects your industry, its specialist terminology and the real communication situations of your work.

03 · Training

Qualified teachers, live lessons

One-on-one or group lessons, online or in person, supported by digital activities to consolidate what has been learned.

04 · Assessment

Results are measured

Initial and final CEFR assessments, periodic checks and dedicated reports for HR. The Council Learning Guarantee in every contract.

A relationship that lasts

50years
Of corporate language training, since 1975
11years
Average length of our client relationships
16
Languages delivered by live faculty
75+
Enterprise clients trained by the group

Preparation for top-school admission tests

We prepare candidates seeking admission to Italian and international universities and business schools. One-on-one programs for GMAT, GRE, SAT and ACT: each course is led by a tutor with specific experience in the chosen exam.

GMAT
For MBA admission

Business school entrance exam - Bocconi SDA, INSEAD, LBS, Wharton, HBS.

GRE
For Master & PhD

Required by most US graduate programs in science, engineering, social sciences.

SAT
For US undergrad

Undergraduate admission to US colleges - and Bocconi's BIG/BIEM programs.

ACT
Alternative to SAT

Accepted by all US universities. Some students score higher on ACT than SAT.

12h 1:1 with a top-decile tutor full general prep€1,080Enrol & pay →
12h Single section coaching verbal / quant / writing€1,080Enrol & pay →
12h Shared with a friend per person€650Enrol & pay →
Diagnostic test verbal + quantitative€120Enrol & pay →

Schools our students enterBocconi · SDA Bocconi · LUISS · INSEAD · LBS · IE · LSE · MIT Sloan · Stanford GSB · Harvard Business School · Wharton · HEC Paris

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You see every learner. Every week. In one screen.

HR managers can easily follow how courses are progressing. In a single space they find attendance, language progress, level reached, periodic reports and the status of each participant - without having to ask for updates every time.

  • For HRTrack every participant - attendance, CEFR progress, study engagement. Quarterly PDF report signed by the program manager.
  • For learnersAn app to practice every day - short daily activities, listening and guided review between one lesson and the next.
  • For ITGDPR & integration - data processed and stored in the EU; integration with the main corporate learning platforms on request.
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What an HR director sees when they log in

12How many employees are studying. You see them all in one list, by team.
86%How closely they follow the lessons. You see who is falling behind, before it becomes a problem.
A2→B1What level they have reached. Measured against the European CEFR standard, every quarter.
PDFOne report to share with management. Signed by our program manager, every 3 months.

Plus a mobile app participants use every day - iOS and Android.

Private courses for professionals & expats

The same teachers, the same campuses and the same standards as our corporate programs. Language courses, university test prep, Business English, Legal English and Public Speaking - one-on-one, group or intensive.

A · Languages

16 languages, four formats

English · French · Spanish · German · Portuguese · Russian · Chinese · Japanese · Arabic · Turkish · Korean · Hebrew · Biblical Hebrew · Hindi · Polish · Italian diction.

  • Group - 10 lessons (20h) · €300 enrol →
  • Private 1:1 - 10h · €490 (5% discount >10h) enrol →
  • Full immersion half-day - 20h/week · €1,055 enrol →
  • Full immersion full-day - 35h/week, lunch included · €1,810 enrol →

Share 1:1 with friends: €295 /2 · €230 /3 · €200 /4 (per person)

B · Executive

Business, Legal, Public Speaking

Business English. Legal English. Public Speaking & Presentations. 1:1 coaching for senior managers, lawyers, founders, consultants who need to perform in another language at work.

Enrol & pay online →

Looking for weekly Italian-only courses (Bildungsurlaub, CILS/CELI prep, student visa)? Our sister school handles those: Accademia di Italiano →

From first call to first lesson in about a week

The same process for an HR director or a private learner. Different content, same five steps.

01

Free consultation and level test

A 30-minute call, online or at one of our four campuses. We check your level - or your team's goal.

02

Tailored proposal

You receive a written proposal with program, format, schedule and costs. Within 5 business days, no obligation.

03

Confirm your enrollment

Confirm and pay by bank transfer or Flywire (140+ currencies, secure international payments).

04

Meet your teacher

We match you with the right teacher and set the calendar together, before lessons begin.

05

Start your course

Usually within a week of the first call. Live, on campus or online.

Start enrollment Pay with Flywire Or call: +39 02 8738 8760 · Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 CET

Get in touch with us

Contact us for guidance in choosing a training path suited to your profile and goals, for a personalized in-depth consultation and for corporate training plans.

Our campuses

Programs can take place at your company, online, or at our four owned campuses.

Tuition & deposits via Flywire

Secure international payments in 140+ currencies. Bank transfer, card, local wallets. Live FX rates, no hidden fees. Receipt emailed instantly.

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Our commitment

Council Learning Guarantee

If the agreed language level is not reached within the timeframe set by the program, we continue the training at no additional cost until the goal is met, as provided for in the contract.

Let's talk

Let's talk about the language challenge inside your business

A 30-minute call with one of our enterprise consultants. We listen, we map your need, and we send you a written proposal within 5 business days. We onboard a small number of new enterprise accounts each quarter, on purpose.