Italian language schools in Salerno

Salerno feels safe and has a beautiful Old City. The beach closest to the school (Santa Teresa?) is ok, but a bit dirty and frequented by rather dodgy people. But there are nicer beaches to the east of the city center, and the beaches of the Amalfi coast can be easily reached by ferries ('traghetti') or by bus. The problem with the public buses is that they don't stick to the schedule, and especially in the evenings, there's a risk that they never show up (this happened to me and several other students at the Accademia Italiana in various places on the Amalfi coast).

A countryside town with a limited number of cultural activities. Museums are not interesting, but at least they are cheap or free. Some monuments are also free so you can spend a few days. It is surprisingly clean for a city in the South of Italy. But the city centre is not very well preserved. It is safe city and the natural environment is nice. If you want to move around, there are enough places to visit around.

- very appealing with the historic centre, churches, narrow and high streets, right by the sea. - Safety: I felt very safe. There is a lot of police on site - Cleanliness: an Italian problem. Too much plastic in general. Rubbish is often just thrown anywhere and can be found in the most inconceivable places. Although waste separation is closely monitored.

Great, lively city without too many tourists, good value for money. Wide range of shops and restaurants. Sensational, the 3 km long Lungi Mare for strolling. Salerno is not suitable for a beach holiday, but is in a great location for excursions to the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Capri, Cilento, etc.

I did not go shopping. The climate was ok for Winter. It rained a lot, and it was overcast most of the time, but not too cold. Salerno is small enough to be manageable. There are plenty of places to which one could go for the day and not be bored. I felt safe at all times.

Salerno is a safe city with plenty of police patrols, a huge number of restaurants, affordable shopping, excellent train connections, and an ideal starting point for exploring the Amalfi Coast. I wouldn't recommend staying in Positano or Amalfi.

The best part was the daily walk along the Lungomare, which was swept every day. Experiencing the activities of the residents of Salerno in the morning was beautiful. Lots of joggers, walkers, cyclists, fishermen and rowers - it was refreshing.

Salerno is a pleasant, relaxed small town with friendly and lively inhabitants. It's a shame that there are no bathing facilities in the town, as the beaches and water are not inviting due to the pollution.

Salerno has an attractive old town centre with hidden sights. Excursion destinations in the surrounding area are easy to reach. The town is less crowded than other places, e.g. on the Amalfi Coast itself.

I thoroughly enjoyed the walks along the sea, the history in and around the city, the beautiful nature and would like to come back. Taking a class and living with a family made me feel part of the city.

Small class sizes, the option to switch to other courses, digital resources in the classroom, English as an alternative language for students who have trouble finding the right words, a relaxed atmosphere.

18 May 2026
Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 64 years

The lessons with Margherita were excellent. Even though there were nine of us in the group, the class was lively, and Margherita was great at getting everyone to speak up. The topics were also interesting and varied.

20 April 2026
Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
Student age: 68 years

Very competent and friendly teachers. Overall, a very pleasant atmosphere.

16 February 2026
Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
Student age: 55 years

It was AMAZING! I loved the fact that this was a serious academic program. I am a university professor of languages and literatures and have worked with several language schools in my 30+ academic life. Accademia Italiana was very well-organized in terms of its academic programs. They did a wonderful job placing students at the appropriate level with other students who were similarly skilled and motivated. Our class had at most 7 students. All of us were adults who wanted to learn the language and culture (no college or High School kids who were not serious about learning). As a result, my class was always exciting, challenging, and fun. For three weeks we worked together and formed a neat group who would go out after class and speak Italian at all times even though we all were fluent in English or other languages. We had an amazing instructor, Pina, who had several years of experience teaching not only at this particular language academy but at regular institutions. Her solid knowledge of languages (it is obvious that she studied Latin and Greek) and vast array of interests (she could talk about music, film, literature, politics, etc.) offered my class the opportunity to talk about different issues. When Pina taught the passato remoto - a concept that other language schools avoid completely because "it is only used when writing" - I knew I had chosen the right school to learn Italian, and that I had an amazing instructor. Her explanations were on point, and the examples were relevant as they showed instances in which the rules had to be truly understood. Therefore, our class combined the rigorous learning of grammar and culture seamlessly. Pina worked the hardest to make our class work as a team and become friends. It takes special talent to do that, one that goes beyond teaching, and thanks to that, we all became friends. I was so pleased with my experience that I signed up for individual classes during the last week of my stay (I would have done it for longer, but the courses there are so well-structured and serious that you can't join mid-week--a real sign that the Accademia takes its teaching mission seriously). During the last week, I worked with another teacher, Barbara, who was also amazing. With her, I was able to review the more subtle areas of grammar that were not covered in my regular course. Also, since it was a one-to-one class, we concentrated on speaking. Both of my instructors --and the entire staff of the Accademia--were true Salernitanos. They were able to offer information about Salerno that was relevant and useful. It was obvious that all of them love their city and their job, and that love made us (their students) fall in love with Salerno. The extra-curricular activities were good too. I participated in two of them, and the instructors leading them were energetic, and knowledgeable about the material covered. They paid special attention to integrating all participants by switching the level of Italian used according to each person's needs. The skill demonstrated to "read the room" is worth mentioning as one of the key features of Accademia Italiana Salerno, as their students ranged from quite young (high school) to retired people. I will certainly recommend Accademia Italiana Salerno.

4 February 2026
Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
Student age: 55 years

The teachers are excellent in every respect. You feel well looked after at the school. The afternoon activities are varied. However, it would also be desirable if these were offered for only 1 person, as this is promised and is a factor in the decision to choose the school.

15 December 2025
Course: Intensive 30 - 1 week
Student age: 43 years