What we like about the school
- Walking distance from the beach
- Top rated school facilities
- Rooftop terrace
The Italian Academy
- 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.
- Address: Piazzale San Marziano , 96100 - Siracusa, Italy (see on map)
- Legal name / parent company: The Academy SRL
- Tax registration ID: IT00731730891
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by The Italian Academy
We guarantee:
- Small-group classes and/or private lessons!
- Open-air classes and movie nights in the gardens upon student requests.
- Temperature scan upon entering the premises and classroom sanitation after each lesson.
- A rich new calendar of activities each week - including open-air cooking classes and ceramic laboratories, water-sports (snorkeling, kayaking or SUP), private guided visits and “secret tours” to archaeological sites.
Our staff is available to provide additional up-to-date information on any travel restrictions that may apply.
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
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
Disabled toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
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
Course material:
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 5
- Adult courses throughout the year: 5
- Junior courses in summer: 2
- Junior courses throughout the year: 1
Minimum age of students
- 18 years
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school: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):
Days without class
Italian Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 210 200 | 420 399 | 630 599 | 800 760 | 1200 1140 | 1520 1444 | 2340 2223 | 2520 2394 | 2700 2565 | 2880 2736 | 180 171 |
Price in AED | 889 | 1778 | 2667 | 3387 | 5080 | 6434 | 9905 | 10667 | 11429 | 12191 | 762 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 530 517 | 1060 1034 | 1590 1551 | 2080 2028 | 2600 2535 | 3120 3042 | 4000 3900 | 5000 4875 | 5880 5733 | 11520 11232 | 470 459 |
Price in AED | 2303 | 4605 | 6908 | 9036 | 11295 | 13554 | 17377 | 21721 | 25544 | 50045 | 2042 |
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Enjoy Italian group classes while practising with your host family and learning to appreciate the warm welcoming nature of Sicilians.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 160 152 | 320 304 | 480 456 | 600 570 | 750 713 | 900 855 | 1050 998 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 150 143 |
Price in AED | 678 | 1355 | 2032 | 2540 | 3175 | 3810 | 4445 | 5080 | 6350 | 7619 | 635 |
Morning: 9:00 - 10:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 360 342 | 720 684 | 1080 1026 | 1400 1330 | 2100 1995 | 2720 2584 | 3400 3230 | 3840 3648 | 7440 7068 | 10800 10260 | 300 285 |
Price in AED | 1524 | 3048 | 4572 | 5926 | 8889 | 11514 | 14392 | 16254 | 31492 | 45714 | 1270 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 380 361 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in AED | 1609 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:30 - 18:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | 36 | 48 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 210 200 | 420 399 | 630 599 | 800 760 | 1200 1140 | 1520 1444 | 1900 1805 | 4080 3876 | 5760 5472 | 7200 6840 | 150 143 |
Price in AED | 889 | 1778 | 2667 | 3387 | 5080 | 6434 | 8043 | 17270 | 24381 | 30476 | 635 |
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5160 4902 | 9840 9348 | 14040 13338 | 17760 16872 |
Price in AED | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 21841 | 41651 | 59428 | 75174 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4200 4095 | 7920 7722 | 11160 10881 | 13920 13572 |
Price in AED | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 18246 | 34406 | 48481 | 60471 |
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
The long term course is a perfect way for students to immerse themselves into the Italian language. The course is 20 lessons of Italian per week and is bookable for 3 months, 6 months, 9 months or a full year. The price includes accommodation in the student residence in a single room with full board.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price in € | 340 323 | 640 608 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2100 1995 | 2320 2204 | 2610 2480 | 2900 2755 | 3360 3192 |
Price in AED | 1440 | 2709 | 3810 | 5080 | 6350 | 7619 | 8889 | 9820 | 11048 | 12275 | 14222 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 360 342 | 720 684 | 1080 1026 | 1400 1330 | 2100 1995 | 2720 2584 | 4160 3952 | 4480 4256 | 4800 4560 | 5120 4864 | 300 285 |
Price in AED | 1524 | 3048 | 4572 | 5926 | 8889 | 11514 | 17609 | 18963 | 20318 | 21672 | 1270 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 380 361 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in AED | 1609 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 400 380 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in AED | 1694 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Accommodation
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 320 | 640 | 960 | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 2240 | 2560 | 3200 | 3840 | 320 |
Price in AED | 1426 | 2852 | 4278 | 5704 | 7129 | 8555 | 9981 | 11407 | 14258 | 17110 | 1426 |
Price per person
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
Price in AED | 1114 | 2228 | 3342 | 4456 | 5570 | 6684 | 7798 | 8911 | 11139 | 13367 | 1114 |
Price per person
Maximum age of students: 80
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 280 | 520 | 750 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1610 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 |
Price in AED | 1248 | 2317 | 3342 | 4100 | 5124 | 6149 | 7174 | 7486 | 9357 | 11228 | 936 |
Price per person
Maximum age of students: 85
weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Price in € | 190 | 380 | 570 | 680 | 850 | 1020 | 1190 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 150 |
Price in AED | 847 | 1694 | 2540 | 3030 | 3788 | 4545 | 5303 | 5347 | 6684 | 8020 | 669 |
Price per person
Maximum age of students: 70
Reviews
- What is the best price for a course at The Italian Academy, Siracusa?Italian courses at The Italian Academy start at 152 € for Semi-Intensive Italian course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Italian Academy?The accommodation Homestay 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 10 students (Semi-Intensive Italian)
- 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.
- The Italian Academy offers courses for which ages?The Italian Academy offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 0 during the summer and 0 for the rest of the year.
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