Description

Our school is located in the very central Prati district of Rome. Prati is characterized by many offices, shopping streets and some beautiful little churches, such as S. Gioacchino Church.

In this area you can find also the Astronomical observatory, the Olympic Stadium (for football) and the Foro Italico.

The local area offers several typical and cheap restaurants, with all kind of facilities within walking distance. Both the Villa Borghese and Vatican city are within easy reach.

Our school was founded in 1985 and offers a very relaxed atmosphere, where teachers and students become friends. The staff and teachers have been working with the school for many years and are highly experienced and a motivated team. Our school is also recognized by the Ministry of Public Education in Rome.

School facilities include: 4th floor of building, classrooms, students room with library, coffee machine, internet access, The school can hold a maximum capacity: of 80 students, average 40 - 60 students.

Gym and sport facilities are located close to the school. Students are an international mix coming mainly from central Europe (Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria in this order), then USA, finally the UK, France and Spain.

Our school is an authorized examination center of WBT for 'Certificato d'italiano' of the European Language Certificate based on the Council of Europe's Common Framework of Reference for language learning. We also organize preparation courses to CILS (Certificate of Italian as a Foreign Language - University of Siena).

Highlights

Rome is located in the middle of Italy on its western coast, about 20km inland. It's a vast city and the one thing you cannot escape from in Rome, is history, this exciting and stylish metropolis oozes with it.

Rome is a city of noise, you can not escape the hectic vibrancy of the place with its anarchic traffic, its piazzas, its fountains, its fabulous restaurants and all the other idiosyncrasies that make Rome quite simply one of the most remarkable cities in the world.

Whether it's Etruscan tombs, Republican meeting rooms, early-Christian churches, Renaissance palaces, Baroque basilicas, the Vatican, or the great swathe of artifacts left by the Roman Empire; the sense of history, art, and architecture, which Rome provides, is all embracing.

The historic city center is quite small and most of the major sights are within a reasonable distance of the central railway station, Stazione Termini.

The Palatine Hill and the Forum are the center of ancient Rome. Via del Corso runs north from the Forum to Piazza del Popolo, with the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain just to its east.

The Vatican is northwest of the Forum, across the River Tiber. Whether it's history, or humanity, Rome is quite simply a feast for the eye.

Languages

• Italian

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Italian

Cost in US$:

2 weeks from 1,230 USD

Program Fees Include:

Standard: 4 lessons daily (20 lessons per week)
or
Intensive: 6 lessons daily (30 lessons per week)

* Use of teaching materials and instructional documents.
* Maximum class size: 10 students.
* Host Family or apartment accommodation, private or shared rooms (double rooms in host families only available to two students traveling together)
* Cultural and social activities.
* Language proficiency certificate at end of program upon request.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 10

Application Process Involves

• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

Approx. 3 -5 Business Days

Languages Abroad's Mission Statement

We offer language immersion in many different cities and countries. Each year over 35,000 students of all ages travel with us and our various specialized divisions. Our programs are designed to give students from around the world the unique experience of LIVING and LEARNING a language in a foreign country. We offer undergraduate academic credit, teen summer camps, add on adventures, programs for mature adults and much more.