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Il Sasso School of Italian

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Private lessons are for those students who are looking for a custom Italian language program that meets their individual needs. Individual tuition can be conceived as a true private course based on the needs and wishes of the student who prefers to work alone with a teacher for one or more weeks. Alternatively, they can be an opportunity for deeper study of Italian, even for a duration of one or two lessons only, of a particular aspect of grammar or a specific theme. The lesson content and the time required can be agreed upon beforehand with the teacher. Each lesson consists of 55 minutes.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Montepulciano.

Class size

Average 1 student
Maximum 1 student

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 40 years old
(35 in the summer)

Certificate

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

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"Best decision i made!"

Kathleen Murphy, student from USA

I had a wonderful experience at Il Sasso! The teachers are skilled and very patient. They were able to present the information in a format that made it stick for me. In just one week, I was able to walk away with important conversation.

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Date of study
7 Oct 2024 - 11 Oct 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Engaged, professional and fun teachers and lessons in a beautiful setting."

Pauline Stasiak, student from UK

The lessons were well pitched for the level I was at. The teachers I had made the lessons fun and interesting so that the time flew by. Class numbers were small which helped the level of engagement. The School was perfectly located in the beautiful town of Montepulciano.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
2 Sep 2024 - 6 Sep 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Ich war begeistert! Die Lehrer brilliant!!"

Angelika Giger, student from Switzerland

Die Schule liegt in der Mitte der antiken Stadt.
Die Klassenzimmmer sind sehr gut ausgestattet.
Der Unterricht ist didaktisch sehr ansprechend ausgelegt.
Die Unternehmungen am Nachmittag haben den Unterricht wunderbar unterstützt.

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My ratings for this school

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1 week
Date of study
2 Oct 2023 - 13 Oct 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"I developed my Italian very much because of the competence and engagement of the teachers and the good organisation"

Heinrich Bender-Säbelkampf, student from Austria

My class was quite small with five participants, everyone ambitious. Our two teachers Tatiana and Francelsca had been very engaged, lively, and feeled responsible for our development and also for everyone's feeling in the course.

The location in the old town is wonderful, the facilities of the school very good and the offered activities satisfying, very friendly managed bei Giulia. My apartment, organized by the school, was ok.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
19 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Always my pleasure!"

Frank Stein, student from Switzerland

With Sara and Gaia, we had two great teachers who were from the region and taught us the language optimally. Encourage by demanding!

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22 Aug 2022 - 26 Aug 2022
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Yes
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"Extremely positive."

Tim Williams, student from Greece

Teachers, pace, ambience and facilities were excellent. Focus was on student experience, and classes were professionally tailored to this. Housing was basic but good. With the exception of missing air conditioning.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
2 Aug 2021 - 20 Aug 2021
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Yes
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"A merry, instructive and exhausting week"

Kristina Jakobsson, student from Sweden

Class was well adapted to my skills. The teachers very nice and good educators. The location was good with easy access. The facilities clean, bright and nice. There were many activities offered beside the school work - however I had no opportunity to take part. I arranged my housing privately.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
9 Apr 2018 - 13 Apr 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"A great experience in a great town with wonderful teachers and students"

Carol Re, student from Australia

The classes were small and relaxed, and learnt a lot with the very caring teachers. I loved that no English was spoken, so it was a total immersion. The location was perfect, with other small towns close by so it was easy to visit in the afternoons or weekends. They had great facilities and there was always an activity to do, like cooking classes, films, and wine tasting in the afternoons after class. I was there for two weeks and had private lessons in the afternoon of my first week. I can't wait to go back and hopefully for a longer period. I met some wonderful people from all parts of the world.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
21 Sep 2015 - 25 Sep 2015
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Il Sasso is absolutely fantastic!"

Katie Pruitt

I had an amazing experience at Il Sasso! I came in with very little background knowledge of Italian, and I could hardly remember any vocabulary or grammar rules. After three months, I could hold conversations with native speakers, understand fluent Italian conversation for the most part, and could write well in Italian. Most importantly, I felt extremely comfortable with the language and was not nervous about talking to strangers after all the speaking practice I had at Il Sasso. I learned so much.

The teachers were simply amazing! They know exactly what they are doing and provide meaningful (and helpful) lessons, interesting conversation topics, and supplement excellent practice work (in the book or they provide hard copies). The classes are kept small and are well-managed. I met the most interesting people from all over the world and that was an enjoyable added bonus.

The school is small, but every single staff member is friendly, knowledgeable, and caring. It's located in a great part of town- close to cafes and shops.

You will love every minute here! It was definitely money well spent! I plan to return on my next trip to Italy!

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
26 Aug 2013 - 15 Nov 2013
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Yes

"A rock solid language school!"

Linda Weinberger

I returned to il Sasso during October 2013 for my second visit. The quality of the teaching, the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff, and the charm of Montepulciano pulled me back for another top-notch week. My class was small, just three of us, and the teaching as always excellent. One thing I especially like is that the instructors gear their own language use and pace to that of the students, and take you just to the edge of the next level of understanding. I also really appreciated the conversations about everyday life, what we did after class, dialogues about our homes, discussions of food, shopping, etc.

One of the highlights for me was the cooking class at Gattavecchi with Lillian. I participated in this class on my first visit and was hoping that it would be offered again. Sure enough, it was, and I participated with other students in a memorable night of cooking, eating, and drinking Gattavecchi wine. I highly recommend this extra activity.

If you are seeking a peak Italian language experience, set in one of the quintessential Tuscan hill towns, look no further. Register at il Sasso today!

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Date of study
28 Oct 2013 - 31 Oct 2013
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Yes

"An exceptional place to focus on learning Italian with professional and caring staff along with attentive support to make your stay in Montepulciano rewarding and enjoyable."

Angelo Pagano

I am incredibly impressed with the sensitivity of the staff and instructors, namely their ability to assess what each student needs and to structure the lessons accordingly. Apart from being excellent teachers, they are downright nice, genuine people who take a personal interest in their work and seem to enjoy it. I also appreciated the small class sizes, and found the other students to be generally on par with the school, that is to say, a wonderful set of folks across the age spectrum. The school is extremely well run. Montepulciano is a charming town with just the right amount of interesting sights and things to occupy your free time without becoming overly distracting from the learning experience. The town feels intimate and real (not overly touristy) and it certainly has excellent food and wine. Overall, I would recommend this school without reservation for anyone interested in serious learning as well as a marvelously engaging experience of Tuscany.

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Duration of study
5 weeks
Date of study
7 Oct 2013 - 15 Nov 2013
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Yes

"An unforgettable experience!"

Sarah Matthews

My experience at Il Sasso was truly incredible. I stayed in Montepulciano for a total of 3 months for a study abroad program, and I know that it would not have been the same without the kind and nurturing spirits of the Il Sasso staff. Everyone there is truly concerned for your well-being and happiness, and they go out of their way to make you feel like family. My Italian improved tenfold, and I can now confidently say that I could do absolutely everything in Italian if I had to (and I did!). It was so nice to be able to walk down the street to go to class, especially in such a beautiful location. I recently read somewhere that, "If you live in a beautiful place, its beauty will be reflected back in the people." I can't help but think of Montepulciano when I read this quote. Not only is the city and its accompanying panoramas absolutely breathtaking, but the hearts of every person you meet are more beautiful than I can describe. Everyone is eager to meet you and happy to let you practice your Italian with them, no matter how broken it may be. They are a patient, understanding, and loving group of people whom I hope to run into again one day in the future. We were absolutely blessed with the incredibly beautiful townhouse we stayed in for our three months with all modern appliances and beautiful architecture. We always had countless amazing opportunities: olive picking, vineyard tours, a cooking class, and so much more! Though the town is quite small and there aren't many young people to interact with, it is the perfect place to learn such a beautiful language as the Tuscan dialect is the closest to "standard Italian". I would recommend going in the summer when the city is full of life and there are lots of celebrations. If you do go in the late fall or winter, be advised that the city is on a mountain and it gets quite cold! I know for a fact that I will be back to visit Montepulciano again sometime in my lifetime, and I eagerly look forward to that day. Tanti baci a tutti alla scuola! Mi mancate troppo!

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Duration of study
11 weeks
Date of study
26 Aug 2013 - 15 Nov 2013
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Yes

"A perfect place to learn the language and enjoy Italy."

Wiltrud Hensler

I've been to Il Sasso several times and surely will return
next year.

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Date of study
27 Oct 2013 - 1 Nov 2013
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"Il Sasso is a wonderful learning and meeting place, full of dear and special people, in the middle of the beautiful Tuscany."

Julia Kaiser

The beautiful town of Montepulciano, I already knew from last year. However, I did not yet know the charming apartments and the language school Il Sasso, and I am delighted by both. I lived for three weeks in a spacious, clean, beautiful, and also low-priced apartment in the middle of the old town and less than two minutes from the school. I spent the mornings in a pleasant classroom environment with a fantastic panoramic view together with very competent and friendly teachers and nice fellow students from around the world. The atmosphere was always cordial. I've learned a lot, and during and after classes, enjoyed the exchange.
In the classroom, there is nothing to complain about the materials and the methods; also the grammar topics and contents were treated that I had wanted. Only the composition of the group was partly too heterogeneous, more differentiated levels would have been good in my case for another course for the two weeks that I was there, but it has adapted perfectly. I organized my activities privately, which was also cheaper than the groups, but I think that the price for the organization was reasonable, and beautiful destinations were offered in any case. Common lunch and smaller meetings with the other students have enriched my stay. In and around Montepulciano, there is still something to discover beautiful and special.

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
15 Jul 2013 - 26 Jul 2013
Would you recommend this school?
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Housing

Il Sasso offers the following housing types:
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Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

240 €
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Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Montepulciano
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (6 meals per week)
Facilities: Heating
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
240 €
If you'd like to integrate your language studies with a wider social experience, taking a room in a family home is the solution for you. Our host families are few and are carefully selected. They're people who will quite happily exchange a few words with their guests (but don't expect them to be Italian teachers!).

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

300 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Montepulciano
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (6 meals per week)
Facilities: Heating
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
300 €
If you'd like to integrate your language studies with a wider social experience, taking a room in a family home is the solution for you. Our host families are few and are carefully selected. They're people who will quite happily exchange a few words with their guests (but don't expect them to be Italian teachers!). You can choose a room with either breakfast or half board. If you decide to eat with the family, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy some authentic, Tuscan cuisine.
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Private apartment - Single-person room - No meals

420 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Montepulciano
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 04:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 09:00 AM
420 €
Basic apartment: we offer small apartments (bedroom, kitchen and bathroom) for one or two persons, with one double room or two single rooms, depending on your needs. Apartments are fully furnished and equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable stay (linen and towels included). All apartments are a (maximum) ten-minute walk from the school, and are close to shops, banks, the post office and the supermarket.

Luxury apartment: the basic apartments are comfortable and equipped with all the necessities. However, if you'd like something truly special that will make your stay unforgettable, we have a number of luxury apartments to offer you. You will have all the appliances, television, wifi, a panoramic view, a large garden and / or terrace - right in the historic centre of Montepulciano.
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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 Montepulciano 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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