Description

Residential Immersion: Italian Language and Community Service

Our summer program in Sorrento, Italy, is designed for students completing grades 9-12 and focuses on Italian language and culture. Previous knowledge of Italian is not required, although this course can accomodate beginning to early intermediate students.

Abbey Road students and staff live together in a centrally located hotel near the town center of Sorrento. Students will learn how to live with a group of peers, in preparation for a successful college experience.

Highlights

Language, Culture, Travel, Recreation and Fun:
- Live and study in one of Italy's most beautiful coastal towns
- Italian conversation courses taught at multiple levels
- Recreation like tennis, soccer, swimming and biking
- Great shopping, cafes and restaurants
- Outdoor nightlife in a town popular with young Italians
- Nighttime activities like movies and concerts
- Beach excursions
- Excursions to Capri, Positano, Amalfi, and Pompeii

Rome!
- Program also includes an optional 4 day travel extension to Rome
- Group will stay together in a modern hotel
- Explore the ancient city: the Forum, Coliseum and more

Type of Programs

• Cultural Exploration
• High School Study Abroad
• Language Immersion

Languages

• Italian

Cost in US$:

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Program Fees Include:

All tuition and tutoring, transportation, housing and 3 daily meals, activities, day-trips, student orientation, primary coursework and 1 elective course.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Transcript
• Written Application

Abbey Road Programs's Mission Statement

Our mission is to develop summer immersion programs for high school students that facilitate cross-cultural understanding and enrichment by providing a unique opportunity for: cultural immersion, intensive language study, exposure to new academic subjects, travel excursions, recreational activities, personal growth, and building life-long friendships.

Year Founded

2001