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Accademia ItalianaSalerno, Italy

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

63 students - overall rating
Via Roma 39 - 45 - 84121 Salerno - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Near many touristic places like Pompeii, Amalfi, Sorrento, Capri, Ravello, Positano, Paestum.
  • Weekly cultural seminars on different topics: cinema, theatre, political, music, Italian gestures, sayings and idioms, and more.
  • Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
  • Homestay accommodation very close to school
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 20%
25-34 years 25%
35-50 years 30%
>50 years 20%
The average age outside summer is 20 years higher than in summer.

This school is an exam centre for the DITALS, CILS and CELI exams.

Location: Accademia Italiana Salerno is an Italian language and Culture centre located in the enchanting city of Salerno, to the southeast of Naples, in Campania, Italy. The school is housed in a beautiful traditionally styled building, close to the water's edge and the city centre. Within walking distance of the school, students have access to various links to public transport, a range of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants and several of the city's main attractions. Such attractions and sites of interest include the Lungomare Trieste hiking area, St. George Church, the Archaeological Museum of Salerno, the Cattedrale di Santa Maria degli Angeli, San Matteo e San Gregorio VII, Villa Comunale di Salerno, Santa Teresa beach and much more!

Course selection: Accademia Italiana Salerno provides a wide variety of courses in Italian language & culture. Many of these programmes are available to students of all levels. In addition to General Italian taught over various schedules and intensities, the school also provides Teacher Training programmes, Exam Preparation (CILS, CELI), 50+, Family packages, and combination courses of Italian with cultural interests such as food and wine, opera and music, cooking, musical instruments, photography, ceramics, art, and more! Immersive junior summer camps are also readily available during the summer months for students aged 14-17 years of age.

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General Language
Intensive 30Recommended Italian courseMost Popular Italian course
30 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
In high demand!
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380€361€
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Standard 20Popular Italian course
20 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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240€228€
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Super Intensive (20 Group + 5 Individual)
25 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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430€409€
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Three-to-One Lessons 20
20 lessons per week
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3 students (max)
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480€456€
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Three-to-One Lessons 30
30 lessons per week
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3 students (max)
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720€684€
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50 Plus
20 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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450€428€
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Junior
Junior Summer Camp (14 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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990€966€
Includes accommodation
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Family Course
20 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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430€409€
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Hybrid General Course
20 lessons per week
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230€219€
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1 student (max)
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260€247€
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One-to-One Lessons 10
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One-to-One Lessons 15
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570€542€
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760€722€
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One-to-One Lessons 30
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Two-to-One Lessons 20
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560€532€
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Two-to-One Lessons 30
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840€798€
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Internship Program
20 lessons per week
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385€366€
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
CELI Exam Preparation Recommended Italian course
20 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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760€722€
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CILS Exam PreparationRecommended Italian course
20 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
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760€722€
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Italian + Cooking
20 lessons per week
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360€342€
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Italian + Opera and Music
20 lessons per week
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520€494€
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Italian + Musical Instruments
20 lessons per week
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520€494€
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Language, Food and Wine
20 lessons per week
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445€423€
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Italian + Art
20 lessons per week
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320€304€
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Italian + Ceramics
20 lessons per week
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360€342€
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Italian + Cinema
20 lessons per week
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320€304€
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Italian + Literature
20 lessons per week
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320€304€
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Italian + Photography
20 lessons per week
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360€342€
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Italian + Theatre
20 lessons per week
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320€304€
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Our prices for Accademia Italiana include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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Student opinions about Accademia Italiana, Salerno

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
Accademia Italiana, Salerno
63 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Organisation
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (4 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 18-30 years (4 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (10 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Students 50+ years (45 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
52 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“- spontaneous support when changing rooms, as my room was too low for my height (slanted) and it was raining in - Lessons: first small group, then group of 2, then 45 minutes individual lessons ("Bildungsurlaub") - Special requests were catered for and grammar was explained again; interesting topics; books were provided; lots of free speaking - Lessons in groups of 2 and individual lessons: Teacher was always well prepared; answered all questions competently; very patient even if the answers to the questions sometimes took longer to form sentences; he repeated the student's answers so that improvements in his own sentence structure and vocabulary could be noted; always showed interest in what the student said; did not stick firmly to his own preparation so that conversations/topics could deviate; lessons did not end abruptly despite the end time ("Overtime").”
Disliked
“- Test at the end of each week I would have liked to be graded, at least an assessment - I would have liked a final test with assessment - The school and lesson evaluation form was completed during the group lessons following the weekly test. This resulted in a lack of teaching time and too little time for the assessment. It would have been better to do it the day before the end, possibly in your own room. I couldn't write everything down the way I wanted to - Evaluation of activities from the school: neutral, as I had so many lessons due to "Bildungsurlaub" that I could only take part in the orientation tour through the city.”
Insider tip: “See previous comment”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good, varied, it was possible to talk a lot about various topics
Other comments see previous comment
Course: Intensive 40 // Bildungsurlaub - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Nov. 2023 by Michaela Ballhöfer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
72 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The school had a large number of students of various ages when I was there in October. As a result, there were classes for all levels of Italian, and there were many activities organised by the school in addition to the classes. Teaching was of a high quality. The school organised visits to Pompeii, various parts of the Amalfi Coast and other places of interest both during the week and on Saturdays.”
Insider tip: “Salerno is relatively cheap for eating out by the standards of other Italian cities. It is also a very attractive smaller city. There is a small beach, where you can swim, not far from the school.”
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Other comments A very good school, particularly suited to people who wish to combine improving their Italian with having an excellent holiday.
Course: Standard 20 [Italian] - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Nov. 2017 by Richard Williams
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
56 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The staff, they are all friendly and competent. Teachers (mostly women) are patient and understanding and they seem competent and motivated. Time flies in class (2 hours, break, 1 hour) and there are quite a few social activities in the afternoon. But these activities are enough for a month. If you intend to stay longer, you will finish all the activities.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: It is a small school without many levels so, I had to switch class for a more appropriate level. Classrooms are supposed to be for 10 people but they are not comfortable at all for 10 adults plus furniture and books. I would say 6 or 7 the a mire ideal number.
Other comments It could be refurbished, especially the toilets. Classes can hold up to 10 people but with all the material it is hard to fit 10 people in there. I think they should only place 5 o 6 adults in each class. Chairs and tables need to be changed, and they should paint the walls and change the lights. The decorations seems old. The staff is so nice and so competent that the rest is not that important. The general lounge is a bit empty.
Course: Standard 20 [Italiano] - 4 weeks
Review date: 12. Nov. 2019 by Vidal García Martín
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
57 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Medium sized, non-touristy city that has everything you need. Excellent variety of afternoon activities from free seminars to movies to cooking lessons to tours of nearby cities or even Pompeii. Regular weekly lesson structure with unit tests on Fridays.”
Insider tip: “Renato's tour of the Old City Pompeii”
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Other comments wide range of language levels within one class was frustrating at times.
Course: Standard 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 25. Nov. 2016 by Dorothy Marilyn Thayer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
45 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The lessons were of a good level. Many opportunities to meet other students. The school is located in a city that is not extremely touristy. You have the opportunity to go on various beautiful excursions.”
Insider tip: “Amalfi coast, several places that are worth visiting.”
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Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Jul. 2018 by Cindy Vansantvoet
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
13 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The involvement of the teachers, and from Angela and Fabiola. We came from Dallas, Texas for camp and because of these people, the experience was lovely.”
Insider tip: “That there is an option to attend school in Salerno as well and family lessons. ”
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Other comments This was an outstanding experience all around and we will come back!
Course: Junior Summer Camp (11-16 years) - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Aug. 2017 by Charles Reeg
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Great staff, super helpful and knowledgeable. The location was perfect, I stayed near the Duomo and it was maybe about a 10 minute walk to the school.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Great activities planned! Loved the Mozzarella di Bufula excursion.
Course: 50 Plus - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Oct. 2024 by Wendy Hilliard
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
18 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The lessons were great and structured with group tasks, books were lent out and what is very important, the rooms are air-conditioned!”
Disliked
“Afternoon classes were postponed (because we were too bad for the group) and were scheduled in the middle of the day, so longer afternoon activities had to be a bit shorter.”
Insider tip: “Getting to know all the people from all the classes/courses! Met lots of cool people.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The courses were great and the teachers all have their own way of teaching Italian well!
Other comments In the one building, as far as I know, there was no drink/water machine.
Course: Intensive 30 - 1 week
Review date: 19. Jul. 2023 by Samuel Fleischer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
53 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Friendly people (all staff) and beautiful building. A little more expectation management could have been done beforehand.”
Insider tip: “The cooking workshop was super fun and worth it!”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: The quality of the lessons was not what I expected. At the end of the week this was discussed so that it became clearer why this was. Too bad but also made a nice start with Italian.
Other comments Super fun place to learn Italian.
Course: Standard 20 [Italiaans] - 1 week
Review date: 24. Jul. 2020 by Heleen Stoelinga
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Its unbeatable location in Salerno and the friendliness of all the people working at the Academy. The teaching is good.”
Disliked
“I had to pay for the accommodation in cash, with the credit card I could only pay for the Academy. In the "cooking and wine" programme, the cooking class and the wine tasting in the 2nd week were very similar to the first week and I was the only one enrolled in the programme.”
Insider tip: “In the general programme, the Academy organises activities every day, usually for a fee. It is also possible to sign up for specific activities in other programmes (50+, food & wine) if places are available.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Some activities are done together with the 50+ programme. Cooking and wine activities take place even if there is only 1 participant, so in this case you must have a good knowledge of Italian to understand the instructors.
Other comments There are students from a wide variety of countries.
Course: Language, Food and Wine - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Jul. 2023 by Javier Montalvo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The lessons were very good, fully personalised and taught us the rules and exceptions of the language in a short time.”
Disliked
“It was definitely too late for me that on 30 May, when nothing could be changed and I was already travelling, I was told who my landlord was and I wasn't even told the address directly. Unfortunately, the address, Viccolo de la neve, would probably not have told me that the flat was close to the school and new and clean, but super cramped and almost completely without daylight. A real problem, but hardly the school's fault as it was just round the corner from the school. Next time I'll express my wish for daylight when I book for Salerno, but I'd love to come back to the school in the next few years. Only then with a private host and early notification of the address.”
Insider tip: “Unfortunately, all the museums were closed, but the short hikes down from Castwllo di Arechi and from Minori to Maiori were worthwhile. Swimming at the Spiaggia de S. Teresa, Salerno and in Minori it should also have been nice not to swim after the tasting. Drive Traghetto!!!”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Approx. 10-12 people was the upper limit, but thanks to the good dialogue/teaching it was always productive and cheerful.
Other comments Very helpful, everyone
Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
Review date: 17. Jun. 2024 by Andrea Hermann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
29 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Everything: the personalised treatment from the teachers, the warmth when teaching, the location of the school...”
Disliked
“Weak points are some classrooms with round tables where the student's back is to the blackboard and also, in some cases, there was no or insufficient air-conditioning.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Everything's perfect.
Course: Intensive 30 - 1 week
Review date: 31. Jul. 2023 by Cristina Izquierdo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
51 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I really enjoy the teaching style of my teacher and the full immersion in class settings and outings.”
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Other comments I would highly recommend it
Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Jul. 2019 by Lisa Anne Ferguson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
47 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The Accademia building is great! Teaching is intensely, the teachers very sympathetic and attentive.”
Review details
Course: Sprachkurs Italienisch A1-A2 - 1 week
Review date: 19. Jun. 2017 by Malya Perret
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
41 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“What I liked most about the school: the location, the teachers and the helpful administrative staff”
Insider tip: “For many trips - especially to the Amalfi coast - it is much cheaper and more relaxing to go there on your own by ferry or bus. The schedules of the ferry and bus companies are all online. When you go e.g. to Amalfi on a school-organised trip, you usually go back on an earlier ferry so that you have little time to go swimming or explore the place at your own pace.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: The teachers were really good, highly motivated and helpful. I guess they have very concrete instructions what to teach each week as everybody on the same level gets to do a test at the end of every week to checks student's progress. So I can't blame it on the teachers that we focused mainly on grammar. We also made a lot of conversation, but it was mainly random and not centred on a particular topic. In the first week, we mainly practised the correct usage of the verbs 'essere' and 'avere', which is fine, but it would have been more useful to learn everyday survival phrases (e.g. how /what to order in a bar/restaurant, how to give and ask for directions etc.). In general, there was much more focus on grammar than on vocabulary. I would prefer a more topic-/content-focused approach (Content-Integrated-Learning). The activities offered were good, but in my opinion often overpriced, especially the guided walks. The classrooms were very small and it was often difficult to find space for one's books on the table.
Other comments The teachers are great but the (presumably management-imposed?) focus on grammar rather than on specific topic-centered vocabulary seems a bit outdated to me.
Course: Standard 20 - 4 weeks
Review date: 16. Aug. 2019 by Ute Anna Mittermaier
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very international audience, small teaching groups (6-8 students), very warm and appreciative team”
Disliked
“Some of the classrooms are very small and loud”
Insider tip: “Excursions in the surrounding area”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: The afternoon program wasn't always to my taste (but that's my subjective opinion)
Course: 50 Plus - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. May. 2024 by Gerti Gasselsberger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
59 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I loved how nice the staff is and how knowledgeable were the teachers! I am for sure coming back!”
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Course: Italian + Photography - 4 weeks
Review date: 12. Dec. 2022 by Flavia Carrato Grande Jukutas
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
67 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Great teaching, very friendly, effective teachers, caring admin staff, a very welcoming school.”
Disliked
“No weaknesses.”
Insider tip: “Join in as many activities as you can.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent.
Other comments Excellent.
Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
Review date: 5. Apr. 2024 by Lesley Andrew
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
56 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The atmosphere of the school is very familiar and the staff extremely friendly and helpful.”
Insider tip: “Guided city tour on mondays”
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Course: Intensive 30 - 1 week
Review date: 11. Sep. 2017 by Brigitte Mössenböck
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
66 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Good teaching, the friendliness of the staff and the excellent location of the school.”
Insider tip: “Be careful when choosing accommodation as the old town of Salerno is very noisy. Check this out before reserving accommodation.”
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Other comments I have nothing but praise for the school.
Course: Standard 20 [Italian] - 1 week
Review date: 17. Sep. 2019 by Susan Sloan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
49 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The quality of the teaching staff and teaching, friendliness. The location is great.”
Disliked
“Not too many activities were proposed.”
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Course: Family Program (20 group lessons per week + activities) + Standard Italian course (20 group lessons  - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Aug. 2023 by Teresa Maria Garcia Villalon
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
52 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very friendly and helpful staff (all of them), good teaching, convenient location.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: The pace of learning was too slow for me but the overall experience still meant that I improved my Italian.
Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
Review date: 27. Jan. 2020 by Margaret van Ginkel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
65 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The people at the school are welcoming and friendly. The teachers are very good.”
Insider tip: “It is worth going on the cultural activities as you learn about the city and Italy in general. Also you get to know your fellow classmates.”
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Other comments The accommodation was generally good but some of the facilities need some attention e.g. the shower.
Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
Review date: 8. Jan. 2019 by Evelyn Reid
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Nice teachers, very interesting lessons, weekend-trips to Pompeii and Vietri”
Insider tip: “Trip to Pompeii”
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Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Aug. 2014 by Anna Schuler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
42 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very motivated and friendly staff. Great leisure options at fair prices.”
Disliked
“The allocation of the numerous students into groups seemed strange, in my group the level of previous knowledge was very different and the level was actually too low for me. But I didn't care enough to ask for a change.”
Insider tip: “Boat trip to a place on the Amalfi Coast. The locally produced limoncello.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Lessons from 9.00 to 11.00 and 11.30 to 12.30. Leisure activities in the afternoons.
Other comments Rooms in beautiful historic palazzi directly behind the promenade by the sea.
Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
Review date: 9. Aug. 2022 by Torben Steckelberg
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The location of the school was very convenient. The facilities were fine.”
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Other comments The school seemed overly interested in making money from excursions. The afternoon excursions were over-priced and not worth the money. The front office staff were not very helpful or friendly.
Course: Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. Oct. 2014 by Nancy Abernathey
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
38 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very personalized classes within the needs of the class.”
Insider tip: “In the afternoon you can enjoy small walks in the nearby towns. Would highly recommend Amalfi and Ravello.”
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Other comments Best school in town, according to classmates who tried another.
Course: Standard 20 [Italiano] - 1 week
Review date: 4. Dec. 2018 by Carolina Rangel De Oliveira
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
55 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Great location, very close to the sea and the old town.”
Disliked
“I didn't find a teacher in the afternoon of the second week so good. Otherwise all other teachers perfect!”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Too many hours because of Bildungsurlaub requirements! Therefore very exhausting 40 hours.
Course: Bildungsurlaub Course (40 lessons/week) - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Nov. 2020 by Petra Philipp
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
52 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers, the teaching, everything is perfect!!!”
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Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
Review date: 24. Nov. 2015 by Dorota Sołtysiak
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
55 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Location of the school and accommodation very good.”
Disliked
“In the first week, ten students with very different levels. ”
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Course: Super Intensive (20 Group + 5 Individual) - 3 weeks
Review date: 20. Dec. 2021 by Elisabeth Himmel
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 Accademia Italiana SalernoAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

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Location of the school4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

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Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

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Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

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Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.5

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Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Homestay4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accademia Italiana

Accreditations and Quality seals
ASILSIALCNAFSAEDUITALIANIAF, Lanekassen
Italian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Accademia Italiana and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
1997
Legal name/parent company
Accademia Italiana di Memoli Dr. Francesca Romana SRL | Tax registration ID: IT05837420651
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie room

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 17
    • Number of public PC workstations: 8

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 160
Throughout the year: 65
Junior courses - In summer: 20
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 45 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Switzerland 15%
Japan 10%
Sweden 10%
Brazil 7%
USA 7%
Other nationalities 51%

Information for all courses offered by Accademia Italiana

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
80.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Naples International Airport:
110 € one way
220 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Naples.
More details about airports near Salerno and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Salerno page. For flight comparisons to Salerno, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
60 €

Leisure activities

activity possible
Ballet
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Football (soccer)
Horse riding
Music
Sailing
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball
Windsurfing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Cultural seminars at school (Italian gestures; Italian cooking; Italian cinema; Italian music; Archaeological treasures of Campania Region, etc.).
Film afternoon.
Salerno city tour.

Adults - Paid activities

Excursions to Popeii, Paestum, Amalfi, Positano, Capri, Naples, caserta.
Special visits with tasting (limoncello, wine, mozzarella).
Cooking classes.
Ceramics classes.

Junior - Free activities

Cultural seminars at school.
Film afternoon.
Salerno city tour

Junior - Paid activities

Excursions to Popeii, Paestum, Amalfi, Positano, Capri, Naples, caserta.
Special visits with tasting (mozzarella).
Cooking classes.
Ceramics classes.

Accommodation

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Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
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Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
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Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
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Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
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Executive Independent Apartment (2 Bedrooms).
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
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Standard Independent Apartment (2-3 Bedrooms).
Triple room (only for 3 people travelling together), No meals
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Standard Studio Apartment
Single room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
5.0

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330 €
Executive Shared Apartment
Single room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0
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280 €
Executive Shared Apartment
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0
11 ratings
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200 €