Schools in Italy

Are you thinking about attending an Italian language school in Italy? Study Italian in Italy is by far the best way to do so but how to find the right Italian language school in Italy? What criteria should an Italian language school fulfil in order to make your language stay in Italy an unforgettable experience?

As there are so many Italian language schools in Italy in might be very difficult for your value if the description is correct and if the school will be as professional as promoted. So the first point to check is if the school or its study programme is approved or accredited by other official institutions. Are the courses accredited for the Swedish CSN, for the Norwegian Lanekassen or the German Bildungsurlaub? If you choose an Italian language school which has been accredited by the Italian Ministry  of Education, University and Research you will have the security that this school has been inspected and therefore checked for its quality teaching methods, course programmes, administration system and safety and equipped facilities. If you choose an accredited Italian language school you can be sure about the quality and standards provided by the school!

The teaching staff of an Italian language school in Italy should have a University degree in languages or literature, and being experienced in teaching Italian to foreigners. The administration team in Italian language schools speaks different languages and will assist you with all your problems or question before or during your language stay. 

If you are looking for a group course you should pay attention to the max. number of students per class. The results that you will achieve during your Italian language study depend very much on the number of students that will be in one class. The smaller the groups are the more effective your lessons will be!

Another indication for the quality of an Italian language school is the structure of the courses. How many levels does the school offer and how do they evaluate your language level?  Only if the courses are carefully planned and structured which a complete range of language levels you can be sure to avoid unnecessary repetitions. That's why it s important to give a written and oral test on your first day of school. Based the test results you will be placed in the correct level for your language skills. 

Many Italian language schools offer also special preparation courses for Italian language examinations or business specialisation or art, culture or history courses.  Additionally to the Italian language course the Italian language schools offer also a programme for your leisure time like cooking lessons, painting courses, social activities, cultural excursions and sporting activities. Immerse yourself in Italy's rich heritage and  explore Italy's different landscapes, the Italian cuisine, its history, art, culture and people through the cultural and social programme of your school! 

Find the Italian language school in Italy that will suit best for you to make the best out of  your language stay! You will be surprised how the full immersion programme will accelerate your learning process, help you to widen your horizons and connect with new people from different cultures.