Largo Antonio Pandullo 5 - 89861 Tropea - see on map
Ratings
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Location: Piccola Universita Italiana Tropea is located in the charming medieval town of Tropea in southern Italy. The enchanting narrow streets of Tropea offer a fantastic setting for immersion in a new language, with the Piccola Universita Italiana well situated in an 18th-century palazzo in Tropea's Old Town. There are several eateries, restaurants, grocers, convenience stores and attractions within walking distance of the school. Such sites of interest include the beautiful beaches of Spiaggia della Rotonda, Lido Calypso and Lido Costa degli Dei, and the powerful Santuario di Santa Maria dell Isola di Tropea overlooking the coast and the town centre.
Course selection: The school provides courses suitable for students of all levels and many interests. In addition to General Italian programmes, combination programmes of Italian plus specific subjects such as scuba diving, painting, catamaran sailing, windsurfing and cooking, are also readily available throughout the year. Fantastic programmes for active senior students (60+) are also readily available at certain times of the year, in addition to programmes tailored to the needs of Erasmus+ students and one-to-one or two-to-one programmes, which are available in conjunction with or independently from any other programme.
Getting around: The school's central location is great. As Tropea is a small town, everywhere is generally easy to get to on foot, with bus and train networks readily available for trips outside of the town. Tropea train station is around a 10-minute walk from the school
Accommodation: The school can offer accommodation in shared apartment facilities throughout the year, subject to availability.
- The language school Piccola Universita Italiana was founded in Tropea, Italy in 1993.
- Legal name / parent company: PICCOLA UNIVERSITA' ITALIANA S.R.L.
- Tax registration ID: IT02367270796
Italian Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 245 233 | 440 418 | 625 594 | 800 760 | 970 922 | 1140 1083 | 1305 1240 | 1470 1397 | 1790 1701 | 2110 2005 | 160 152 |
| Price in US$ | 246 | 441 | 626 | 802 | 972 | 1142 | 1307 | 1473 | 1793 | 2113 | 161 |
The Standard course, or the Complete course, refers to Piccola’s Italian language programme in which both grammar and oral expression are developed together on a weekly routine of 20 lessons.
Since this programme can be started on almost any Monday of the year, you will be able to jump in at any time. All students who sign up will be asked to take a placement test that measures the level of their current Italian language abilities.
The maximum number of students per group is just 8, guaranteeing that you’ll have plenty of opportunities to participate verbally in your lessons, and be able to resolve your questions and doubts.
– 1st lesson from 09:00 am – 10:50 am or from 2:00 pm – 3:50 pm
– 2nd lesson from 11:10 am – 1:00 pm or from 4:10 pm – 6:00 pm
If a group of at least 3 students at the same linguistic level cannot be formed, then this student will be placed in a 2 to 1 course or will receive private tuition with the number of lessons reduced by half and will have 2 hours of daily lessons: 1 hour of grammar and 1 hour of conversation with the same teacher.
The course includes 4 lessons of 55 minutes each (with a 20-minute break) in small groups from a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 8 students; the lessons have both a grammar and a conversation component.
The focus of the content is on the structure and rules of grammar, practical exercises such as forming sentences, games, quizzes and written texts, expanding vocabulary, idioms, reading texts on the various topics of Italian culture such as cooking, wine, music, cinema, roleplays, acted out everyday situations, conversation and the use of different methods of communication, direct listening, analysis of the different faces and facets of Italy.
For intermediate and advanced participants active newspaper readings are used. Discussions about topics from the world of art, culture, current affairs, politics and society. As a rule, the 4 hours daily are divided into 2 hours of grammar and 2 hours of conversation, so the language student gets to know and immerses himself in the 4 pillars of language optimally: speaking, understanding, reading, writing.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 20:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 460 437 | 870 827 | 1270 1207 | 1645 1563 | 2000 1900 | 2375 2257 | 2705 2570 | 3070 2917 | 3790 3601 | 4510 4285 | 360 342 |
| Price in US$ | 461 | 872 | 1272 | 1648 | 2003 | 2379 | 2709 | 3075 | 3796 | 4517 | 361 |
This course focuses on Italian for economics and business communication, Italian for tourism, medical Italian, legal Italian and Italian for interpreters.
Students take the complete course, to which are added 2 individual lessons of 55 minutes each for 3 afternoons per week; this kind of course allows the school to follow the particular linguistic needs of each student in detail.
The focus of the content during group lessons is on the structure and rules of grammar, practical exercises such as forming sentences, games, quizzes and written texts, expanding vocabulary, idioms, reading texts on the various topics of Italian culture such as cooking, wine, music, cinema, role plays, acted out everyday situations, conversation and the use of different methods of communication, direct listening, analysis of the different faces and facets of Italy.
For intermediate and advanced participants active newspaper readings are used. Discussions about topics from the world of art, culture, current affairs, politics and society. As a rule the 4 hours daily are divided into 2 hours of grammar and 2 hours of conversation, so the language student gets to know and immerses himself in the 4 pillars of language optimally: speaking, understanding, reading, writing!
During the one-to-one lessons students may choose their topic of focus from: Italian for economics and business communication, Italian for tourism, medical Italian, legal Italian, Italian for interpreters.
Lesson content, topic of the courses or any other special requirements must however be agreed upon before your arrival.
Private lessons are 100 % customized to the needs and expectations of the student. According to your wishes, either in general, everyday Italian or in subject-specific Italian first-class mother tongue teachers will create a tailor made course programme for you.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Morning: 11:10 - 13:30
Afternoon: 16:10 - 18:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 460 437 | 870 827 | 1270 1207 | 1645 1563 | 2000 1900 | 2375 2257 | 2705 2570 | 3070 2917 | 3790 3601 | 4510 4285 | 360 342 |
| Price in US$ | 461 | 872 | 1272 | 1648 | 2003 | 2379 | 2709 | 3075 | 3796 | 4517 | 361 |
This course combines Course B with 6 individual lessons per week. Individual lessons are a great way to enhance the learning experience and progress more quickly.
Students take the complete course, to which are added 2 individual lessons of 55 minutes each for 3 afternoons per week; this kind of course allows the school to follow the particular linguistic needs of each student in detail.
The focus of the content during group lessons is on the structure and rules of grammar, practical exercises such as forming sentences, games, quizzes and written texts, expanding vocabulary, idioms, reading texts on the various topics of Italian culture such as cooking, wine, music, cinema, role plays, acted out everyday situations, conversation and the use of different methods of communication, direct listening, analysis of the different faces and facets of Italy.
For intermediate and advanced participants active newspaper readings are used. Discussions about topics from the world of art, culture, current affairs, politics and society. As a rule the 4 hours daily are divided into 2 hours of grammar and 2 hours of conversation, so the language student gets to know and immerses himself in the 4 pillars of language optimally: speaking, understanding, reading, writing!
Private lessons are 100 % customized to the needs and expectations of the student. According to your wishes, either in general, everyday Italian or in subject-specific Italian first-class mother tongue teachers will create a tailor made course programme for you.
Lesson content, topic of the courses or any other special requirements must however be agreed upon before your arrival.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 20:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 460 437 | 870 827 | 1270 1207 | 1645 1563 | 2000 1900 | 2375 2257 | 2705 2570 | 3070 2917 | 3790 3601 | 4510 4285 | 360 342 |
| Price in US$ | 461 | 872 | 1272 | 1648 | 2003 | 2379 | 2709 | 3075 | 3796 | 4517 | 361 |
This course focuses on Italian literature, contemporary Italian history, history of Italian art, history of Italian music, Italian opera and Italian architecture.
Students take the complete course, to which are added 2 individual lessons of 55 minutes each for 3 afternoons per week; this kind of course allows the school to follow the particular linguistic needs of each student in detail.
The focus of the content during group lessons is on the structure and rules of grammar, practical exercises such as forming sentences, games, quizzes and written texts, expanding vocabulary, idioms, reading texts on the various topics of Italian culture such as cooking, wine, music, cinema, role plays, acted out everyday situations, conversation and the use of different methods of communication, direct listening, analysis of the different faces and facets of Italy.
For intermediate and advanced participants active newspaper readings are used. Discussions about topics from the world of art, culture, current affairs, politics and society. As a rule the 4 hours daily are divided into 2 hours of grammar and 2 hours of conversation, so the language student gets to know and immerses himself in the 4 pillars of language optimally: speaking, understanding, reading, writing!
During the one-to-one lessons students may choose their topic of focus from: literature and history, cinema, theatre, music, architecture, sculpture, print and TV, Italian opera.
Lesson content, topic of the courses or any other special requirements must however be agreed upon before your arrival.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 265 252 | 470 447 | 690 656 | 870 827 | 1025 974 | 1170 1112 | 1360 1292 | 1550 1473 | 1930 1834 | 2310 2195 | 190 181 |
| Price in US$ | 266 | 471 | 691 | 872 | 1027 | 1172 | 1362 | 1553 | 1933 | 2314 | 191 |
This course focuses on Italian literature, contemporary Italian history, history of Italian art, history of Italian music, Italian opera and Italian architecture.
If there are two students at the same level, the school offers an excellent alternative to individual lessons. An instructor designs a personalised programme based on the linguistic needs of two students and teaches both of them at the same time
Students may choose their topic of focus from: Italian literature, contemporary Italian history, history of Italian art, history of Italian music, Italian opera, Italian architecture.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 970 946 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 997 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The course includes Italian lessons (Course B) and an extracurricular programme with social activities, excursions and cultural field trips. Arrival and departure day is Sunday.
If the school does not reach the minimum number of participants, a new confirmation for a standard course B will be sent 4 weeks before course starts.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1030 1005 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 1059 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The course includes Italian lessons (Course B) and an extracurricular programme with social activities, excursions and cultural field trips. Arrival and departure day is Sunday.
If the school does not reach the minimum number of participants, a new confirmation for a standard course B will be sent 4 weeks before course starts.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1060 1034 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 1090 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The course includes Italian lessons (Course B) and an extracurricular programme with social activities, excursions and cultural field trips. Arrival and departure day is Sunday.
If the school does not reach the minimum number of participants, a new confirmation for a standard course B will be sent 4 weeks before course starts.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1150 1122 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 1182 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The course includes Italian lessons (Course B) and an extracurricular programme with social activities, excursions and cultural field trips. Arrival and departure day is Sunday.
If the school does not reach the minimum number of participants, a new confirmation for a standard course B will be sent 4 weeks before course starts.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 185 176 | 340 323 | 480 456 | 615 585 | 745 708 | 870 827 | 990 941 | 1110 1055 | 1330 1264 | 1550 1473 | 110 105 |
| Price in US$ | 186 | 341 | 481 | 616 | 747 | 872 | 992 | 1112 | 1332 | 1553 | 111 |
This course includes 10 group lessons per week focusing on readings from newspapers and discussions of related topics.
It includes 2 lessons of 55 minutes each from Monday to Friday in small groups from a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 8 students, for students at an elementary or advanced level (A2, B1, B2, C1, C2), based on readings from newspapers and discussions of related topics
The reading of newspaper articles, listening to music and singing,commenting on figurative or descriptive texts on the topics of art, culture, politics and society. A lexical expansion of the topics of conversation takes place, so the language student can understand in different situations and express him/herself in a better way. By means of communication the language students become familiar with the Italian language, the pronunciation, correct intonation and the pace of the language.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Morning: 11:10 - 13:00
Afternoon: 18:10 - 20:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 350 333 | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 351 | -- |
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Afternoon: 18:10 - 20:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 265 252 | 470 447 | 690 656 | 870 827 | 1025 974 | 1170 1112 | 1360 1292 | 1550 1473 | 1930 1834 | 2310 2195 | 190 181 |
| Price in US$ | 266 | 471 | 691 | 872 | 1027 | 1172 | 1362 | 1553 | 1933 | 2314 | 191 |
For two students with the same level booking and studying together. Price per student.
If there are two students at the same level, the school offers an excellent alternative to individual lessons. An instructor designs a personalised programme based on the linguistic needs of two students and teaches both of them at the same time.
Students may follow our standard course programme or may choose to tailor the course according to their needs. The content of the lessons can be agreed upon beforehand, weak points in grammar can be worked on, the Italian you have already learned will be improved, any doubts or insecurities you may have can be worked on individually in a very personal environment.
Special requirements must be agreed upon before your arrival.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 20:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 390 371 | 760 722 | 1110 1055 | 1440 1368 | 1750 1663 | 2040 1938 | 2370 2252 | 2700 2565 | 3360 3192 | 4020 3819 | 330 314 |
| Price in US$ | 391 | 762 | 1112 | 1443 | 1753 | 2043 | 2374 | 2704 | 3365 | 4026 | 331 |
Lessons can be tailored to the student's needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly.
The most effective method of instruction for those students who want to learn the most in the least amount of time. Personalised to the linguistic needs of each student, the course focuses on contemporary Italian for specific uses.
Private lessons are 100 % customized to the needs and expectations of the student. According to your wishes, either in general, everyday Italian or in subject-specific Italian the school´s first-class mother tongue teachers will create a tailor made course programme for you.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 20:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 390 371 | 760 722 | 1110 1055 | 1440 1368 | 1750 1663 | 2040 1938 | 2370 2252 | 2700 2565 | 3360 3192 | 4020 3819 | 330 314 |
| Price in US$ | 391 | 762 | 1112 | 1443 | 1753 | 2043 | 2374 | 2704 | 3365 | 4026 | 331 |
This course focuses on Italian literature, contemporary Italian history, history of Italian art, history of Italian music, Italian opera and Italian architecture.
The most effective method of instruction for those students who want to learn the most in the least amount of time. Personalised to the linguistic needs of each student, the course focuses on contemporary Italian for specific uses.
Students may choose their topic of focus from: Italian literature, contemporary Italian history, history of Italian art, history of Italian music, Italian opera, Italian architecture.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 190 181 | 350 333 | 525 499 | 670 637 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 190 181 |
| Price in US$ | 191 | 351 | 526 | 671 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 191 |
The most effective method of instruction for those students who want to learn the most in the least amount of time. Personalised to the linguistic needs of each student, the course focuses on contemporary Italian for specific uses.
Private lessons are 100 % customized to the needs and expectations of the student. According to your wishes, either in general, everyday Italian or in subject-specific Italian the school´s first-class mother tongue teachers will create a tailor made course programme for you.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 390 371 | 760 722 | 1110 1055 | 1440 1368 | 1750 1663 | 2040 1938 | 2370 2252 | 2700 2565 | 3360 3192 | 4020 3819 | 330 314 |
| Price in US$ | 391 | 762 | 1112 | 1443 | 1753 | 2043 | 2374 | 2704 | 3365 | 4026 | 331 |
This course focuses on Italian for economics and business communication, Italian for tourism, medical Italian, legal Italian and Italian for interpreters.
The most effective method of instruction for those students who want to learn the most in the least amount of time. Personalised to the linguistic needs of each student, the course focuses on contemporary Italian for specific uses.
Students may choose their topic of focus from: Italian for economics and business communication, Italian for tourism, medical Italian, legal Italian, Italian for interpreters.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 265 252 | 470 447 | 690 656 | 870 827 | 1025 974 | 1170 1112 | 1360 1292 | 1550 1473 | 1930 1834 | 2310 2195 | 190 181 |
| Price in US$ | 266 | 471 | 691 | 872 | 1027 | 1172 | 1362 | 1553 | 1933 | 2314 | 191 |
This course focuses on Italian for economics and business communication, Italian for tourism, medical Italian, legal Italian and Italian for interpreters.
If there are two students at the same level, the school offers an excellent alternative to individual lessons. An instructor designs a personalised programme based on the linguistic needs of two students and teaches both of them at the same time
Students may choose their topic of focus from: Italian for economics and business communication, Italian for tourism, medical Italian, legal Italian, Italian for interpreters.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | 1270 1207 | 1645 1563 | 2000 1900 | 2375 2257 | 2705 2570 | 3070 2917 | 3790 3601 | 4510 4285 | 360 342 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | 1272 | 1648 | 2003 | 2379 | 2709 | 3075 | 3796 | 4517 | 361 |
This course prepares students for Italian exams.
Students take the complete course, to which are added 2 individual lessons of 55 minutes each for 3 afternoons per week; this kind of course allows the school to follow the particular linguistic needs of each student in detail.
The focus of the content during group lessons is on the structure and rules of grammar, practical exercises such as forming sentences, games, quizzes and written texts, expanding vocabulary, idioms, reading texts on the various topics of Italian culture such as cooking, wine, music, cinema, role plays, acted out everyday situations, conversation and the use of different methods of communication, direct listening, analysis of the different faces and facets of Italy.
For intermediate and advanced participants active newspaper readings are used. Discussions about topics from the world of art, culture, current affairs, politics and society. As a rule the 4 hours daily are divided into 2 hours of grammar and 2 hours of conversation, so the language student gets to know and immerses himself in the 4 pillars of language optimally: speaking, understanding, reading, writing.
During the one-to-one lessons students can prepare for such exams as CILS, CELI, IT, AIL (DELI, DILI, …), PLIDA. The recommended duration of the course is 3 weeks.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | 1110 1055 | 1440 1368 | 1750 1663 | 2040 1938 | 2370 2252 | 2700 2565 | 3360 3192 | 4020 3819 | 330 314 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | 1112 | 1443 | 1753 | 2043 | 2374 | 2704 | 3365 | 4026 | 331 |
This course prepares students for Italian exams.
The most effective method of instruction for those students who want to learn the most in the least amount of time. Personalised to the linguistic needs of each student, the course focuses on contemporary Italian for specific uses.
Students can prepare for such exams as CILS, CELI, IT, AIL (DELI, DILI, …), PLIDA. The recommended duration of the course is 3 weeks.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | 690 656 | 870 827 | 1025 974 | 1170 1112 | 1360 1292 | 1550 1473 | 1930 1834 | 2310 2195 | 190 181 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | 691 | 872 | 1027 | 1172 | 1362 | 1553 | 1933 | 2314 | 191 |
This course prepares students for Italian exams.
If there are two students at the same level, the school offers an excellent alternative to individual lessons. An instructor designs a personalised programme based on the linguistic needs of two students and teaches both of them at the same time
Students can prepare for such exams as CILS, CELI, IT, AIL (DELI, DILI, …), PLIDA. The recommended duration of the course is 3 weeks.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 655 623 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 656 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The programme is customised for all of those who want to take their holiday to the limits and to use it optimally. It is the ideal combination of cultural education, Italian „Dolce Vita”, relaxation and the chance to learn or practise a fascinating kind of sport.
It includes 20 group lessons of General Italian plus 10 hours of catamaran sailing.
Sailing lessons on a catamaran: experience the balance between the raw power of the sea and free sailing. Our partner sailing school has a fleet of Hobie Cats that are used for the following courses:3 Hobie cat 13, 4 Hobie cat 15, 2 deriva (tipo laser) x14, 3 laser pico, 1 laser 16. Lessons are divided into a theoretical part and a practical part on the water with an expert instructor. The course teaches basic terminology, proper fitting out of a boat, sailing with the wind and the techniques of changing direction. The days and times for lessons are set by the instructor in accordance with current weather conditions. The price includes: sailing gear, life jacket.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 20:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 495 471 | 940 893 | 1375 1307 | 1800 1710 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 410 390 |
| Price in US$ | 496 | 942 | 1377 | 1803 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 411 |
This programme combines Course B with 3 cooking lessons (3.5 hours each) per week.
The student has to stay in a studio flat booked through the school, as the cooking lessons will take place there.
It is a combination of course B with 3 cooking lessons per week (18:00 – 21.30) – approximate duration 10,5 hours.
The focus of the content during Italian lessons is on the structure and rules of grammar, practical exercises such as forming sentences, games, quizzes and written texts, expanding vocabulary, idioms, reading texts on the various topics of Italian culture such as cooking, wine, music, cinema, role plays, acted out everyday situations, conversation and the use of different methods of communication, direct listening, analysis of the different faces and facets of Italy.
For intermediate and advanced participants active newspaper readings are used. Discussions about topics from the world of art, culture, current affairs, politics and society. As a rule the 4 hours daily are divided into 2 hours of grammar and 2 hours of conversation, so the language student gets to know and immerses himself in the 4 pillars of language optimally: speaking, understanding, reading, writing.
Traditional Mediterranean cooking classes are perfect for learning how to cook Calabrese dishes and specialities.
What is included: list of recipes, apron, ingredients for the preparation of all dishes, dinner together with the cook. Lessons are held in the studio apartment that the student books through the school.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 20:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 555 528 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 556 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The programme is customised for all of those who want to take their holiday to the limits and to use it optimally. It is the ideal combination of cultural education, Italian „Dolce Vita”, relaxation and the chance to learn or practise a fascinating kind of sport.
It includes 20 group lessons of General Italian plus 10 hours of windsurfing.
The windsurf school has been operating in Southern Italy since 1990. Courses have a maximum of 4 participants and lessons are divided into a theoretical part and a practical part on the water with an expert instructor. The days and times for lessons are set by the instructor in accordance with current weather conditions. The price includes: windsurfing wetsuit, life jacket.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 20:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 495 471 | 940 893 | 1375 1307 | 1800 1710 | 2220 2109 | 2640 2508 | 3055 2903 | 3470 3297 | 4290 4076 | 5110 4855 | 410 390 |
| Price in US$ | 496 | 942 | 1377 | 1803 | 2224 | 2644 | 3060 | 3475 | 4296 | 5118 | 411 |
This programme combines Course B with 5 painting lessons per week (oil painting or watercolour painting). It includes materials, paints, paper and canvas.
A combination of an Italian language course B with a 10 hour painting course.
It is a tailor-made programme for all those who want to fully enjoy their holiday and benefit from every moment. It is the ideal combination of culture, Italian dolce vita, and relaxation while learning or enhancing your painting skills.
Painting course is with a local artist divided into 5 lessons of about 2 hours each. The price includes: materials, paints, paper and canvas.
You can choose one of the following options:
- Oil painting: during the course you will complete one oil painting
- Watercolour painting: during your course you will undertake various watercolour paintings
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 20:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 500 475 | 920 874 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 501 | 922 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Designed for teachers of Italian as a second language. The course combines Course B with 6 individual lessons of methodology and teaching practice per week.
Special training course programme designed for foreigners teaching Italian (LS).
It includes a group course B + 6 individual lessons per week for methodology and practice of teaching.
Not available/Fully booked: 11 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:00 - 20:00
Information for all courses offered by Piccola Universita Italiana
There is EUR 2 Government Tax added to each registration.
Students aged 16-17 need a letter from their guardian sent with the registration.
Travel insurance (optional): EUR 12 per week.
Price reduction on group courses in case of public holidays:
- COURSE A: EUR 15
- COURSE B: EUR 30
- COURSE C: EUR 30
Private lessons for COURSE C, D, E are made up.
The registration fee of EUR 100 includes: - Pick-up transfer from and to Lamezia Terme airport (SUF), Lamezia Terme train station OR 2 half day excursions by minibus
- Teaching material
- School Bag, pen and writing pad
- Written and oral grading test
- Participation certificate
- City map and information about Tropea, tips on excursions
- Presentation including welcome cocktail
- Organisation of weekly leisure activities
- Guided city tour of Tropea
- Italian Film evenings at school
01 Jan. 2023 - 03 Mar. 2023, 10 Apr. 2023, 25 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 02 Jun. 2023, 15 Aug. 2023, 01 Nov. 2023, 13 Nov. 2023 - 31 Dec. 2023.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Piccola Universita Italiana
MIUR, MiBAC
General school facilities
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 11Number of public PC workstations: 2Paid parking (<500m)
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | | - |
| Dancing | | 3 km |
| Diving | | - |
| Horse riding | | 60 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 8 km |
| Music | | - |
| Sailing | | 8 km |
| Swimming | | 2 km |
| Tennis | | - |
| Volleyball | | - |
| Windsurfing | | 8 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 230 | 440 | 600 | 720 | 875 | 1020 | 1155 | 1280 | 1590 | 1900 | 155 |
| Price in US$ | 243 | 464 | 633 | 759 | 923 | 1076 | 1218 | 1350 | 1677 | 2003 | 164 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
A typical studio flat has a spacious room with a kitchenette and bathroom. Some of the flats
also have a separate living room or a separate eat-in kitchen. All studio flats are furnished
with television and washing machine. All apartments dispose of air condition and Wi-Fi,
some also have a balcony or sea view.
Overall, the studio is really pleasant in terms of location and size.
But the terrace, for example, is not clean. I guess they don't sweep it. I don't know if the school is responsible for that. Overall: Would love to be back in this study because of the great location. "
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 530 | 1040 | 1365 | 1920 | 2375 | 2820 | 3255 | 3680 | 4590 | 5500 | 455 |
| Price in US$ | 559 | 1097 | 1439 | 2024 | 2504 | 2973 | 3432 | 3880 | 4839 | 5798 | 480 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
A typical studio flat has a spacious room with a kitchenette and bathroom. Some of the flats also have a separate living room or a separate eat-in kitchen. All studio flats are furnished with a television and washing machine. All apartments dispose of air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and some also have a balcony or sea view.
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 330 | 630 | 915 | 1160 | 1425 | 1680 | 1925 | 2160 | 2680 | 3200 | 260 |
| Price in US$ | 348 | 665 | 965 | 1223 | 1503 | 1771 | 2030 | 2277 | 2825 | 3374 | 275 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
A typical studio flat has a spacious room with a kitchenette and bathroom. Some of the flats
also have a separate living room or a separate eat-in kitchen. All studio flats are furnished
with television and washing machine. All apartments dispose of air condition and Wi-Fi,
some also have a balcony or sea view.
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 180 | 330 | 465 | 560 | 675 | 780 | 875 | 960 | 1180 | 1400 | 110 |
| Price in US$ | 190 | 348 | 491 | 591 | 712 | 823 | 923 | 1012 | 1244 | 1476 | 116 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
A typical studio flat has a spacious room with a kitchenette and bathroom. Some of the flats
also have a separate living room or a separate eat-in kitchen. All studio flats are furnished
with television and washing machine. All apartments dispose of air condition and Wi-Fi,
some also have a balcony or sea view.
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 180 | 340 | 495 | 640 | 775 | 900 | 1015 | 1120 | 1390 | 1660 | 135 |
| Price in US$ | 190 | 359 | 522 | 675 | 817 | 949 | 1070 | 1181 | 1466 | 1750 | 143 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
A typical shared apartment has 2 or 3 bedrooms, a large eat-in kitchen and one or two bathrooms. The bathroom and kitchen are shared by the students. All shared apartments are furnished with a television and washing machine. All apartments dispose of air conditioning and Wi-Fi, and some also have a balcony or sea view.
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 270 | 530 | 780 | 1020 | 1250 | 1470 | 1680 | 1880 | 2320 | 2760 | 220 |
| Price in US$ | 285 | 559 | 823 | 1076 | 1318 | 1550 | 1771 | 1982 | 2446 | 2910 | 232 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
A typical shared apartment has 2 or 3 bedrooms, a large eat-in kitchen and one or two
bathrooms. Bathroom and kitchen are shared by the students. All shared apartments are
furnished with television and washing machine. All apartments dispose of air condition and
Wi-Fi, some also have a balcony or sea view.
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 160 | 310 | 450 | 580 | 700 | 810 | 910 | 1000 | 1220 | 1440 | 110 |
| Price in US$ | 169 | 327 | 475 | 612 | 738 | 854 | 960 | 1055 | 1287 | 1518 | 116 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
A typical shared apartment has 2 or 3 bedrooms, a large eat-in kitchen and one or two
bathrooms. Bathroom and kitchen are shared by the students. All shared apartments are
furnished with television and washing machine. All apartments dispose of air condition and
Wi-Fi, some also have a balcony or sea view.
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 125 | 230 | 330 | 420 | 500 | 570 | 630 | 680 | 840 | 1000 | 80 |
| Price in US$ | 132 | 243 | 348 | 443 | 528 | 601 | 665 | 717 | 886 | 1055 | 85 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
A typical shared apartment has 2 or 3 bedrooms, a large eat-in kitchen and one or two
bathrooms. Bathroom and kitchen are shared by the students. All shared apartments are
furnished with television and washing machine. All apartments dispose of air condition and
Wi-Fi, some also have a balcony or sea view.
Ratings of Piccola Universita Italiana compared to ratings of all schools in Italy
| Piccola Universita Italiana Tropea | Average of all other schools in Italy | |
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Student opinions about Piccola Universita Italiana, Tropea
Student Testimonial Videos
Questions and answers about Piccola Universita Italiana
- I am a complete beginner. Can I study here?“Yes, the school offers courses for all language levels.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 23, 2023
FAQ about Piccola Universita Italiana, Tropea
- Do the course prices include accommodation?“The courses and accommodation must always be booked separately, unless you choose a specific combination course. If accommodation is included, this will always be specified in the course comments.”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from Languagecourse.net - Sep 07, 2021
- I would like to book an airport transfer. Does Piccola offer this?“Yes, in fact, there are no extra costs for this, as the registration fee already includes this service, and much more:
- Pick-up service to and from Lamezia Terme airport (SUF), Lamezia Terme train station OR 2 half-day excursions by minibus
- Teaching materials
- School bag, pen and writing pad
- Written and oral assessment test
- Certificate of participation
- City map and information about Tropea, tips for excursions
- Presentation including welcome cocktail
- Organisation of weekly leisure activities
- Guided city tour of Tropea
- Italian film evenings at school”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Language Travel Consultant Dutch from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 23, 2023 - What is the number of students per class at Piccola Universita?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Piccola Universita varies from 1 students (Course E: One-to-One) to 8 students (Course B: Standard Course )
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Piccola Universita Italiana?100% of teachers at Piccola Universita Italiana hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Piccola Universita Italiana from?The highest Nationality percentage at Piccola Universita Italiana comes from Switzerland with a 14% representation, followed by students from Germany (14%) and Spain (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Piccola Universita Italiana offers courses for which ages?Piccola Universita Italiana offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 38 during the summer and 45 for the rest of the year.
