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C'è un prezzo speciale per gli studenti?

Is there a special price for students?

Pronunciation

cheh oon PRETS-tsoh speh-TSYA-leh pehr lyee stoo-DEN-tee.

When to use it

When you are a student and want to pay a reduced rate. Bring your student ID. EU students under 26 sometimes qualify for additional discounts at state museums.

What it means

Un prezzo speciale is a special price or rate. Per gli studenti means for students. The article 'gli' is used before words beginning with 'st' in Italian. Always carry proof of student status.

Variations

Accettate la tessera studentesca europea?

Do you accept the European Student Card?

The ISIC or European Student Card is widely accepted.

Bisogna mostrare il tesserino universitario?

Do I need to show the university ID?

Any official university ID usually suffices.

Fino a che età vale lo sconto studenti?

Until what age does the student discount apply?

Some museums cap discounts at 25 or 26.

Mini Dialogue

— C'è un prezzo speciale per gli studenti? — Sì, la metà del prezzo normale. — Ho la tessera della mia università straniera. Va bene? — Sì, qualsiasi tessera universitaria è accettata. — Ottimo. Ecco la mia tessera.

— Is there a special price for students? — Yes, half the normal price. — I have my foreign university ID. Is that fine? — Yes, any university ID is accepted. — Great. Here is my card.

Cultural Note

EU citizens aged 18-25 receive reduced entry at all Italian state museums. Non-EU students can also receive discounts by showing valid university ID. The Musei Civici di Roma offer annual passes at very affordable rates for students.