Italian language school

Italian language courses

The Accademia Italiana offers 3 different levels of Italian language courses year-round:
- Basic level
- Intermediate level
- Advanced level

Each level is covered in one month of lessons.
Each month students can attend courses for 80 hours (type A) or for 40 hours (type B).
This kind of program is strongly recommended to those who wish to acquire a strong linguistic knowledge, and to those foreign students who wish to go on to attend the academic or masters programs. The level of knowledge of the Italian language is evaluated by a placement test that will determine the level of placement. The basic level course of Italian language allows for an elementary approach for those with no previous knowledge which will take the student to an understanding of the principle linguistic structures. The intermediate level of Italian language will concentrate on an enrichment of the vocabulary, the grammar and improving the pronunciation. In the advanced level of Italian language particular attention is given to written composition and the use of the language in specific situations. An integral part of each level is the use of audio-visuals, conversation, the viewing of films in Italian language followed by discussion and an examination of Italian literature and poetry.
As an alternative to the monthly courses the school offers individual courses for brief periods which are useful for professionals, managers or anyone who wishes to acquire linguistic knowledge in a short period of time.
The individual courses are available in modules of 4 days A) 20 lesson hours in the standard module or B) 30 lesson hours (with lunch included) for the intensive module.
The Italian language courses may be attended together with other courses at the Accademia Italiana.

Workshops

The Italian language and culture department also organizes workshops each month on relevant aspects of the Italian culture and way of life.