Faqs

– Adapter plug (Italy uses the 220volts/AC system and the standard European 2 pin plug) – Credit Card, some cash (when changing to the local currency (Euro €), the exchange rate is [...]

The nearest airports are Catania and Comiso. Bus transport is available to/from Siracusa from both airports. We also offer pick-up service, which should be requested as an extra service during [...]

Check you have a valid ID card (if you are an EU citizen) or  Passport (expiry date should be at least 6 months later than the date on which you plan to book your return flight), Visa (if [...]

Students from EU countries are entitled to free medical care in Italy if they have a  European Health Insurance Card which will ensure access to state provided health care. They should apply for [...]

For updated information on Visa requirements for Italy, you can visit the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website or contact your local Italian embassy. The following rules generally apply: [...]

The Italian Academy is a centre for CILS (Certificazione di Italiano come lingua Straniera – Certification of Italian as a foreign language) and DITALS (Certificazione di Competenza in [...]

Our courses are based on the communicative approach to language teaching.  The four language skills: speaking, listening, writing and reading are practised  in the lessons with emphasis placed on [...]

To study at the right level is essential to ensure language development and rapid progress. Testing and assessment is carried out on the first Monday morning after students’ arrival. All new [...]

Students’ progress is closely monitored thoughout their stay; teachers give daily feedback to our Director of Studies and present a written report on each student weekly. Regular progress tests [...]

Yes, we have courses at all levels starting every Monday when, after initial testing, students are allocated to their appropriate group.

All our courses run throughout the year; the programme of excursions and activities varies depending on the season, with specifically chosen summer and winter activities.

The level of Italian fluency achieved through our courses depends on the initial level of each student and the amount of time spent with us. Being based on the communicative method, the “gold [...]