Description

Learning Italian abroad in Venice, Italy is one of many language immersion programs offered by AmeriSpan. Known for its diverse regions, rich culture, and fabulous food, boot-shaped Italy possesses perhaps the most instantly identifiable physical shape of any country in the world. You can visit Roman ruins, gawk at Renaissance art, stay in tiny hill towns, ski the Alps, explore the canals of Venice, and see more churches than you can imagine. Naturally, you can indulge in the elementary pleasures of good food, improving your wardrobe, and seeking out "la dolce vita." From its beaches to its Alpine mountains, Italy vibrates with a special soul that is reflected in its people, music, and art.

School Facilities: The school is located in the center of Venice in a "campo" well-known by Veneitans called Santa Margherita. This area is popular with both students and residents for shopping or meeting friends at one of the several open air cafes. Their large sunny terrace overlooks the plaza. Students have free access to Internet and a resource library. Capacity is 70 students/day.

Participants: International mixture, most are Europeans with some US/Canada students

Accreditation Memberships: Recognized by the Italian and Swedish Ministries of Education. Member of ASILS and Tandem International. Approved for credit through several US institutions including: University of Southern Mississippi.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Languages

• Italian

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Italian

Subject Areas

• Culture
• History
• Italian

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

Italian Immersion Program (included in tuition):
* 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
* Group classes (max 12)
* Private room in apartment or host family (no meals)
* Some organized activities
* Travel Assistance Program
* Emergency message service

Options (extra cost):
* Airport pick-up in Venice
* One-on-one classes

Experience Required

no

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Written Application

AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement

Our mantra is "Every Language, Every Culture, Everywhere." AmeriSpan Study Abroad has over 15 years experience and over 30,000 past participants. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. AmeriSpan's staff has traveled to more than 65 countries, every continent except Antarctica, speak 10 languages, and we are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent, we're a hybrid of the two: a language travel organization. AmeriSpan has evaluated hundreds of schools, host families and destinations to determine which programs to offer, and our independence allows us to give you unbiased evaluations of these programs. Our pledge to our participants is to make going abroad 'worry-free'. There is no risk in choosing an AmeriSpan program because you'll get the best program, best price and can cancel for any reason and get a full refund on every dollar we have received for your program.

Year Founded

1993