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Accademia Italiana
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Course description

The course is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice.
The classes stress the use of language in everyday situations. In each lesson, students will work on grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary, reading, writing, speaking and listening. A variety of materials are used in instruction, including role-playing, newspapers, magazines and other materials. Students focus on special topics and classes in the afternoon. Topics include: fluency practice, media studies, film and theater, local culture, current events, politics, and research using the internet. Intermediate and advanced students also have the option of studying in the test-preparation and business classes.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
2 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Ascoli Piceno to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 3 students
Maximum 6 students

Student age

Age range 3 years old and older
Average 50 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

The school

Why Ascoli Piceno? Accademia Italiana is found in Ascoli Piceno, a fascinating medieval town in the Marche Region, a few kilometers from the Adriatic and Appennini Mtns. Since 1997, we have offered the opportunity to learn the Italian language and culture while discovering the treasures of this ancient town and its many artisan traditions: ceramics, stone making, tombolo (lace).

The courses

Very small Standard groups, only 3-6 students! Our School offers a wide variety of leasure courses (lessons of 3 hours, 1 or 2 afternoons): • Cooking classes, Wine and Olive Oil • Ceramics courses • Painting Courses • Courses of Music and Opera The Accademia also offers Special Courses: • 50+ Program (Italian courses for adults) • Italian courses for teachers • Italian courses for professionals (legal, commercial language) • Italian courses for Tourism and Hotels • Italian courses for doctors and nurses • Italian Business Courses and more...

Year opened
1997
Number of classrooms
6

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Accademia Italiana varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 50.

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Why Ascoli Piceno?

Accademia Italiana is found in Ascoli Piceno, a fascinating medieval town in the Marche Region, a few kilometers from the Adriatic and Appennini Mtns.

Since 1997, we have offered the opportunity to learn the Italian language and culture while discovering the treasures of this ancient town and its many artisan traditions: ceramics, stone making, tombolo (lace).

Taste the most exquisite foods and wines, hike two great national parks or spend a marvelous sunny afternoon on the beaches of the Adriatic!

Why Accademia Italiana?

Very small Standard groups, only 3-6 students!

Our courses are tailored to the linguistic and cultural needs of students.

Grammar is learned through the use of authentic, real-life teaching materials: menus, songs, TV news, magazines and newspapers, games and role playing.

Our teachers are all University graduates, specialized in teaching Italian L2 / LS and love to teach non-natives.

Great free leisure programs such as guided tours of the center, environmental excursions that explore plant/wildlife alongside the Castellano river, visits to wineries & vineyards for tastings of excellent whites (Pecorino, Passerina) and reds (Rosso Piceno, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo) also olive oil productions.
The school also organizes aperitifs, dinners, theatre evenings together and great trips to other cities around the Marche Region and Rome, all at cost price.

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"Interesting, enjoyable and I have learned very successfully"

Andrea Fendt

It was a very pleasant stay. The lessons were interesting and lively. I learned a lot both about the language and about the city and surroundings of Ascoli. The teachers were all kind and loving. Also I got a lot of help with all the questions I had. I would like to redo a course at this school because everything was perfect for me !! Thanks to all the teachers :-)

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
14 Jun 2021 - 25 Jun 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"A motivating environment to learn Italian"

Luc Froyen

This school has highly competent teachers, who do their utmost to motivate the students through their enthusiastic approach and through the choice of fascinating teaching materials. In addition to the lessons, pleasant and educational activities are also organized, so that Italian can also be learned outside the school walls.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
6 Jul 2014 - 13 Jul 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes

"We arrived in Ascoli Piceno as students and left as members of the Accademia Italiana family."

Curlette Beckmann

My partner and I opted to attend group classes, we felt we would benefit and learn from the interaction with other students.
There were approximately five students in each class and lessons were planned according to ability and interests.

There was always a good rapport between us and the teachers who were enabling and encouraged participation of each student.
There was an emphasis on introducing us to the Italian culture something we were particularly interested in. This was not only by learning about the Italian history but also about the food. We also enjoyed being able to attend concerts in Ascoli.

Ascoli Piceno is a beautiful town, there are not only usually cultural events taking place but one of my favourite things is to sit and partake in an aperitivo whilst “people watching”. There is a variety of good restaurants where we were introduced to local specialities of food and wine which we very much appreciate.
The proximity to San Benedetto means there is easy access the beach and local restaurants.

All in all for me the combination of the Accademia Italiana and Ascoli Piceno provides the perfect destination for the perfect holiday whilst enabling me to practice the Italian language.

We started attended Italian classes in Ascoli every September since 2015.

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Duration of study
208 weeks
Date of study
7 Sep 2015 - 4 Sep 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Antonella, Valentini at Accademia Italiana responded to this review.
12 July 2021

Grazie Curlette per la tua bellissima recensione! Vi asepttiamo a settembre!
Un caro saluto da tutti noi dell'Accademia! :)

"An unforgettable experience"

Piet Michiels

The Accademia Italiana is a nice little school in the heart of Ascoli Piceno. The school has a nice approach and uses a lot of creative lesson activities, so that you quickly gain speaking courage and learn a lot. You quickly get to know everyone at school. The school is the perfect springboard to get to know Ascoli Piceno. They organize fun activities that really immerse you in Ascoli. The city is enchanting, has a rich history and is packed with stories.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
30 Jul 2018 - 9 Aug 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
Antonella, Director at Accademia Italiana responded to this review.
07 July 2021

Grazie!
Le tue parole ci hanno commosso.
Speriamo di rivederti presto!

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Housing

Accademia Italiana offers the following housing types:
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Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast - 2 students must book together

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Age range: 16 - 85 years old
Location: In the city center of Ascoli Piceno
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, heating, 24/7 supervision, garden, and other
Distance to school: 1 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
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Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Italian in Ascoli Piceno. These homes are usually between 1-10 minutes away from the school by feet. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Students must be 16 years old and older.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Ascoli Piceno based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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