Accademia Leonardo
Why choose Accademia Leonardo?
We are a language school specializing in the Italian language, culture, and cuisine. In our program, we offer a variety of language courses, ranging from absolute beginners to C2 level. All our teachers are native speakers with years of experience teaching Italian to foreign students. The lessons focus on all aspects of the language and are always tailored to ensure that students improve and ga...
We are a language school specializing in the Italian language, culture, and cuisine. In our program, we offer a variety of language courses, ranging from absolute beginners to C2 level. All our teachers are native speakers with years of experience teaching Italian to foreign students. The lessons focus on all aspects of the language and are always tailored to ensure that students improve and gain confidence in using Italian. During their stay, we strive to share as much as possible about Italian culture, local traditions, and the mindset behind the language. Additionally, we offer excursions around the area (Paestum, Amalfi, Sorrento, Cilento coast) and extracurricular activities such as baking and cooking classes (the school features a professional kitchen where a professional chef ...
Accademia Leonardo Reviews
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Amazing language school!
August 13, 2024by: Gulie Kadlec - Czech RepublicProgram: Italian Intensive Course
I came to Accademia Leonardo with a little knowledge of Italian language and after few weeks I am able to talk and read and enjoy the Italy! Not only I learn the language, I also enjoyed my stay at Accademia Leonardo. All the teachers are welcoming and nice. The lessons are nicely structured and full of the informations. In my intensive lessons I got opportunity to focus on areas based on my chose. I will do another course here!
Thank you Gulie! We are happy that you liked your stay! Grande abbraccio.
One of the best pasta in my life!
August 13, 2024by: Gulie Kadlec - Czech RepublicDuring my stay at Accademia Leonardo I took a cooking lesson with amazing chef Paolo. We were doing home made pasta and some sauces. All super good and tasty. It is nice to have opportunity to cooking lessons with experienced chef and get the know hows on Italian cuisine. Ten out of ten Gulie's recommended!
Marvelous expierience for thise who want to enrich their Italian experience
August 15, 2024by: Maria B - PolandProgram: Italian Standard Course
I loved my stay in Salerno. Classes with Clarissa were very interesting, engaging and fun. She is a natural born teacher and a great person. Real Italian girl. There were very few students in the school. There was plenty of opportunities to immerse in Italuan culture: extracurricular excurcions, cooking classes, sightseeing. I travelled a lot. Have seen most of the Amalfi cost must- sees and discovered many attractions of the tourist path. The school Staff is always helpful. I know my Italian is much better after 2 weeks there. Salerno offers a lot: great restaurants, bars, amazing churches, great place to travel from to the Costiera Amalfitana, Naples and Cilentian Coast. It was a very intensive time. Also I met great friends in schools and spent wonderful time with them. I would love to repertuar the experience.
Thank you Maria for your beautiful review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the stay with us.


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Mario Poliseno
Interviewed in 2025
Mario is an Italian Language Teacher and the director of Accademia Leonardo for levels A1-C2 for 10 years. He has taken legal courses in Italian and a...

Mario Poliseno
Interviewed in 2025
What inspired you to travel abroad?
Passion for teaching and meeting people from other countries and cultures. I also love promoting the region of Salerno and sharing my knowledge. I, of course, like to teach the Italian language, but in my work, I also keep the focus on Italian culture, traditions, and mentality. The main goal is to give a full experience to our students.
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