The Italian Academy

Siracusa, Italy

Italian Courses

General Language

General Italian

20 lessons per week

|

8 students (max)

Offer! from

210€ 200€

FREE changes

FREE cancellation
up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Price in US$	217	434	651	827	1033	1240	1446	1570	1766	1962	2159

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Whether you are an absolute beginner, or a fluent speaker, the school will offer you a course which reflects your personal needs. All the courses are based on the communicative method, giving you the opportunity to practise your spoken Italian, develop your comprehension of the language, extend your use of vocabulary and enhance your understanding of grammatical structure.

Special note for 2024 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2024 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2023 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2024 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.

Course specific data

Starting dates

Every Monday

General course schedule

4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00  - 12:30

Possible course durations

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 8 / Average: 6

Student comments about General Italian

Andrea 5.0

"Good teaching material."

AOUN 4.0

"Book, materials."

James 3.0

"If you are comfortable with learning language you should be fine. I was a first time outside my main language so it was way too fast for me. "

Esther 4.0

"In the same group they brought together different levels."

Sophie 5.0

"Unless I'm mistaken, if a course is for 2 students, the 15 hours of training per week turn into 12. I only had 10 ... and no organized activity (even with COVID, we can do things) . Otherwise, a very nice school and quality teachers. I probably came at the wrong time ..."

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Additional information for all courses

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Intensive Italian (20 group + 10 individual)

30 lessons per week

|

8 students (max)

Offer! from

360€ 342€

FREE changes

FREE cancellation
up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Price in €
At school Our price	360 342	720 684	1080 1026	1400 1330	1750 1663	2100 1995	2450 2328	2720 2584	3060 2907	3400 3230	3740 3553
Price in US$	372	744	1116	1446	1807	2169	2530	2809	3160	3511	3862

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This course complements the General Italian group classes with 10 afternoon one-to-one private lessons with highly qualified and experienced, native language instructors. Follow a personalised study path and achieve your study objectives.

The Intensive Italian courses are designed to provide the opportunity to improve fast your Italian language skills, in the enchanting surroundings of the city of Siracusa.

This course is suited to all, from absolute beginners to fluent speakers: it is designed to offer you a course which reflects your personal learning needs. The teaching method is based on the communicative approach, which allows to practice your spoken fluency, develop your language comprehension, extend your use of Italian vocabulary and enhance your understanding of grammatical structure.

Special note for 2024 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2024 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2023 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2024 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.

Course specific data

Starting dates

Every Monday

General course schedule

6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00  - 12:30

Possible course durations

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 8 / Average: 6

Student comments about Intensive Italian (20 group + 10 individual)

Martina 5.0

"Perfectly tailored to me."

Sarka 5.0

"Good"

Daniela 5.0

"Perfect"

Additional information for all courses

Reserve this course

Long-Term: Intensive Italian (20 group + 10 individual)

30 lessons per week

|

12 students (max)

Offer! from

330€ 314€

FREE changes

FREE cancellation
up to 14 days before the start of your course.

Based on the price of 12 weeks

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Weeks	1	2	3	4	6	8	10	24	36	48	Additional Week
Price in €
At school Our price	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	7680 7296	11160 10602	14400 13680	300 285
Price in US$	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	7931	11524	14869	310

Here you ALWAYS pay less. Guaranteed

The Intensive Italian courses are designed to provide the opportunity to improve fast your Italian language skills, in the enchanting surroundings of the city of Siracusa.

This course is suited to all, from absolute beginners to fluent speakers: it is designed to offer you a course which reflects your personal learning needs. Our teaching method is based on the communicative approach, which allows to practice your spoken fluency, develop your language comprehension, extend your use of Italian vocabulary and enhance your understanding of grammatical structure.

Special note for 2024 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2024 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2023 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2024 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.

Course specific data

Starting dates

Every Monday

General course schedule

6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00  - 12:30

Possible course durations

12, 24, 36, 48 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 12 / Average: 8

Additional information for all courses

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Private

Individual Italian

10 lessons per week

|

1 Student (max)

Offer! from

270€ 257€

FREE changes

FREE cancellation
up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Price in €
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Price in US$	279	558	837	1116	1394	1673	1952	2231	2788	3346	279

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One-to-one private lessons with highly qualified and experienced, native language instructors. Follow a personalized study path and achieve your study objectives.

1-to-1 or 2-to-1 private Italian classes with highly qualified instructors. Focus specifically on your language learning needs.

Special note for 2024 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2024 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2023 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2024 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.

Course specific data

Starting dates

Every Monday

General course schedule

2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 18:00

Possible course durations

1-99 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 1 / Average: 1

Additional information for all courses

Reserve this course

If you book with us you can change your course, or starting dates free of charge up to 10 days before the start of the course.

We will take care of the change fees that the schools would normally apply.

For accommodation we can nearly always have the change fees waived for you.

Contrary to other booking platforms we will never charge a change fee to a client from our side.

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Information for all courses offered by The Italian Academy

The Italian Academy

Accreditations and Quality seals

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

Student gender mix

50% male / 50% female

Offer for returning students

You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at The Italian Academy and you book here.

Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school

Student Age / Nationality

Visa Documents

Accommodation

Private Apartment

Double room, No meals

In high demand!

5.0

1 rating

from

280 €

Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival

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Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person

Ensure a comfortable stay for your studies in one of the selected modern apartments close to the school. Enjoy full accommodation services. Live in your Italian home away from home.

Check-in

Saturday

Check-out

Saturday

Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.

One-time fee

The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 60€.

Price extra night

40 € (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy

Double room

Private bathroom

Included

Distance from school

20 minutes walking.

Includes

Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.

Meals

No meals.

Minimum age of students

18

Maximum age of students

85

Dates

High season dates: 01 May 2023 - 31 Oct. 2023

High season

High season supplement per week: 70 €

Student comments about Private Apartment

Martina

Accommodation: 5.0

Location: 5.0

Room: 4.0

"I had to fight to get the casa cleaned after a week. This also happened in a very minimalist way! This definitely needs to be improved! There was no vegetable knife and no paring knife. The rack on which the dishes were supposed to dry was totally rusted. I was very positively surprised by the bed: a very good mattress and a good pillow. The best thing is the terrace: nice and big, with a big table, shady and quiet, although located in the middle of the city. However, some of the chairs urgently need to be replaced, also in front of the house. Despite everything, I would take Villa Limone and especially Casa Figue d'India again any time!"

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Homestay

Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal

5.0

2 ratings

from

320 €

Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival

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Price in US$	348	696	1044	1348	1685	2022	2359	2609	3261	3783	316

Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person

Live a full-immersion in Italian language and culture with one of the carefully selected host families. Enjoy meals and conversations at the table with friendly hosts and make long-lasting friendships and connections. Receive support throughout your stay and practice the language outside of class.

Check-in

Saturday

Check-out

Saturday

Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.

No extra nights bookable

Room Occupancy

Single room

Distance from school

15 minutes walking.

Includes

TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.

Meals

Breakfast & 1 meal.

Minimum age of students

16

Student comments about Homestay

Sophie

Accommodation: 5.0

Location: 5.0

Room: 5.0

"The keys to the outdoor garbage cans and the instructions for the capricious boiler must be left with the tenant."

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Student opinions about The Italian Academy, Siracusa

Martina

64 years

“I had very good, good-humoured and highly motivated teachers. The structure of the lessons was consistent and logical, even entirely in Italian. The location of the school is fantastic! The cooking course was a lot of fun.”

“The wine tasting was ridiculous, especially for the price. There was supposed to be "something to eat", but all we got were bread crumbs, fingernail-sized wafer-thin slices of parmesan and a drop of oil. There was one sip of each of three wines. At least the tour was interesting. ”

Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Visit to the Dan Giovanni Catacombs across the street. Free entry through the school.

Overall rating

5.0

Value for money

4.0

City/place

5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

5.0

School organization

5.0

Social activities

3.0

Other

5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Perfectly tailored to me.

Other comments: A lovingly maintained old villa in a lovely park, currently with a little cat that everyone loves living there.

Course: Intensive Italian (20 group + 10 individual) - 2 weeks

16. Oct. 2023

Andrea

59 years

“The school is located in a beautiful villa, nestled in a large park. The classrooms are well equipped and there is even a school kitchen for the weekly cooking classes. The organisation worked out great.”

“The language level of the participants in my course was very varied.”

Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Spending an evening on "La Barca", a cosy boat with a bar and small snacks, docked in the harbour in front of the Grand Hotel in Ortigia.

Overall rating

5.0

Value for money

5.0

City/place

5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

4.0

School organization

5.0

Social activities

5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Good teaching material.

Other comments: Small, well-organised language school

Course: General Italian - 1 week

17. Oct. 2023

Marjaana

75 years

“The atmosphere and ambience was pleasant. The school was located in a beautiful setting. The teacher was knowledgeable, clear and articulate. The staff was helpful and sympathetic.”

Overall rating

4.0

Value for money

4.0

City/place

3.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

4.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

4.0

School organization

4.0

Social activities

2.0

Course: General Italian - 2 weeks

1. Oct. 2022

Ruth

33 years

“I had a wonderful week with the school! Julia was an excellent teacher, and the course gave me a good start into the Italian language!”

“Whilst there were some lovely optional activities offered in the evening, they were quite expensive for what they were. ”

Overall rating

5.0

Value for money

4.0

City/place

4.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

5.0

School organization

5.0

Social activities

3.0

Course: General Italian - 1 week

24. Jul. 2023

Sarka

39 years

“I had a very flexible teacher who adapted the content exactly to our needs in the group courses. The host family was also excellent.”

“The only thing was that with the individual courses there were two of us - with one student it worked out wonderfully (we were both very diligent), but with the other, the next week, then not (such a personality type) - there I actually would have needed an individual course, as it was too slow for me. That's why I deducted one point.”

Overall rating

5.0

Value for money

4.0

City/place

3.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

5.0

School organization

3.0

Social activities

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Good

Course: Intensive Italian (20 group + 10 individual) [Italian] - 2 weeks

12. Sep. 2023

Aoun

54 years

“The main building of the campus is a historic villa. Also, the entrance is next to Chiesa di San Giovanni.”

“When we sometimes asked to lowering our voice, and we need to close the windows for that. ”

Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Prepare for the course as much as you can.

Overall rating

4.0

Value for money

4.0

City/place

5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

3.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

4.0

School organization

4.0

Social activities

3.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Book, materials.

Other comments: Coffee machines, etc

Course: General Italian - 2 weeks

30. May. 2023

Daniel

41 years

“The friendly and helpful staff and the great location with a park.”

Overall rating

5.0

Value for money

5.0

City/place

3.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

5.0

School organization

5.0

Social activities

5.0

Course: Intensive Italian Course (30 lectures per week, Bildungsurlaub)  - 2 weeks

3. Dec. 2019

Daniela

61 years

“Very personal and super friendly”

Overall rating

5.0

Value for money

5.0

City/place

4.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

5.0

School organization

5.0

Social activities

5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Perfect

Course: Intensive Italian (20 group + 10 individual) - 1 week

13. Mar. 2023

Esther

40 years

“The school garden is very nice.”

“There were no free afternoon activities during the two weeks of my course.”

Overall rating

4.0

Value for money

3.0

City/place

5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

4.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

3.0

School organization

3.0

Social activities

1.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: In the same group they brought together different levels.

Course: General Italian - 2 weeks

3. Aug. 2021

Questions and answers about The Italian Academy

• I am looking to book a 1-2 week Italian course in Siracusa in July 2022. I am seeking semi-intensive learning with cultural experiences (walking, cooking, day trips...).
  “The Italian Academy in Siracusa can offer a general Italian course with 20 lessons per week from Monday to Friday. They offer weekly activities like cooking classes and excursions to nearby areas, but they don't have a fixed activity schedule, as these activities may be subject to change due to weather, students' interests etc.
  
  ”

  Melania Notarrigo, Customer Care coordinator from The Italian Academy, Siracusa - May 19, 2022
• Do you have any tips regarding renting a bike? I am staying in Ortigia.
  “There are a couple of options near Ortigia: Bike Rental Siracusa, Siracusa Tour Bike.”

  Melania Notarrigo, Course Coordinator from The Italian Academy - Feb 24, 2023
• I would like to do Italian course and I am 74 years old. Is that possible?
  “Yes, students of all ages are welcome. You can see a list of student ages on the school page under the heading 'School' --> 'Student age/nationality'. ”

  Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 28, 2023

FAQ about The Italian Academy, Siracusa

• What is the best price for a course at The Italian Academy, Siracusa?
  Italian courses at The Italian Academy start at 200 € for General Italian course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
• What is the most popular accommodation offered by Italian Academy?
  The accommodation Private Apartment is the most popular among all our clients of Italian Academy
• What is the number of students per class at Italian Academy?
  Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Italian Academy varies from 1 students (Individual Italian) to 12 students (Long-Term: Intensive Italian (20 group + 10 individual))
• What is the qualification of the teachers at The Italian Academy?
  100% of teachers at The Italian Academy hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
• Which countries are students of The Italian Academy from?
  The highest Nationality percentage at The Italian Academy comes from USA with a 12% representation, followed by students from France (12%) and Germany (11%).
• Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?
  Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.

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