The Italian AcademySiracusa, Italy
- Walking distance from the beach
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation (5.0/5.0)
- Homestay accommodation very close to school
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Optional language workshops.
Location: Siracusa is a wonderful location to study in with its unique history, beautiful nature and warm-welcoming Sicilian atmosphere. The school is set in a historic villa with an exclusive Mediterranean botanical garden in the city centre. The main entrance is next to the world-famous Basilica and Catacombs of St. John, a few meters from the archaeological park and archaeological museum, within walking distance of the main shopping streets, the island of Ortygia and its beautiful beaches. A perfect starting point to explore Sicily and its culture. All courses are taught by highly qualified and experienced Italian language teachers.
- The language school The Italian Academy was founded in Siracusa, Italy in 1984.
- Legal name / parent company: The Academy SRL
- Tax registration ID: IT00731730891
Italian Courses

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At school Our price | 210 200 | 420 399 | 630 599 | 800 760 | 1000 950 | 1200 1140 | 1400 1330 | 1520 1444 | 1710 1625 | 1900 1805 | 2090 1986 |
Price in US$ | 217 | 434 | 651 | 827 | 1033 | 1240 | 1446 | 1570 | 1766 | 1962 | 2159 |
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.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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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 |
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.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
At school Our price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7680 7296 | 11160 10602 | 14400 13680 | 300 285 |
Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 7931 | 11524 | 14869 | 310 |
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.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
At school Our price | 270 257 | 540 513 | 810 770 | 1080 1026 | 1350 1283 | 1620 1539 | 1890 1796 | 2160 2052 | 2700 2565 | 3240 3078 | 270 257 |
Price in US$ | 279 | 558 | 837 | 1116 | 1394 | 1673 | 1952 | 2231 | 2788 | 3346 | 279 |
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.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Information for all courses offered by The Italian Academy
01 Jan. 2023, 06 Jan. 2023, 09 Apr. 2023, 10 Apr. 2023, 25 Apr. 2023, 01 May 2023, 02 Jun. 2023, 15 Aug. 2023, 01 Nov. 2023, 08 Dec. 2023, 25 Dec. 2023, 26 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 Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- 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
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
The Italian Academy







General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Lounge
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Dry cleaning (paid)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 14Number of public PC workstations: 15Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Additional comment about facilities of school
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | - |
Basketball | | 0.5 km |
Cooking | | - |
Dancing | | 1 km |
Diving | | 1 km |
Football (soccer) | | 0.5 km |
Golf | | 15 km |
Horse riding | | 10 km |
Mountainbiking | | 1 km |
Music | | 1 km |
Sailing | | 2 km |
Skiing | | 70 km |
Squash | | 0.5 km |
Swimming | | 0.5 km |
Tennis | | 0.5 km |
Volleyball | | 0.5 km |
Windsurfing | | 10 km |
Yoga | | 0.5 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 | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 280 | 520 | 750 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1610 | 1680 | 2100 | 2280 | 190 | 60 |
Price in US$ | 305 | 566 | 816 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 1826 | 2283 | 2479 | 207 | 66 |
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.

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 320 | 640 | 960 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 2170 | 2400 | 3000 | 3480 | 290 |
Price in US$ | 348 | 696 | 1044 | 1348 | 1685 | 2022 | 2359 | 2609 | 3261 | 3783 | 316 |
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.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
Price in US$ | 272 | 544 | 816 | 1087 | 1359 | 1631 | 1903 | 2174 | 2718 | 3261 | 272 |
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.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 190 | 380 | 570 | 680 | 850 | 1020 | 1190 | 1280 | 1600 | 1800 | 150 | 60 |
Price in US$ | 207 | 414 | 620 | 740 | 924 | 1109 | 1294 | 1392 | 1740 | 1957 | 164 | 66 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Ensure a comfortable stay for your studies in one of our selected modern apartments close to the school. Enjoy full accommodation services. Live in your Italian home away from home.
Ratings of The Italian Academy compared to ratings of all schools in Italy
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Student opinions about The Italian Academy, Siracusa
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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