SIS employs a unique approach called EUFICCS. European Use of: Full-Immersion, Culture, Content, Service is a method that unites the guided input in the classroom with spontaneous input from outside the classroom, with host families, language exchange partners, and at community service placements and during daily interactions with locals in the streets of Siena. EUFICCS has recently received sponsorship by the European Union with funding through the European Commission under the Lifelong Learning Programme, the projects aims to enhance the motivation and capacity of language learners to study a foreign language in the country of origin with the use of this innovative methodology applied to learning Italian, Spanish and Portuguese as second languages”.
Learning Italy is a study program by Dante Alighieri Siena School. Since 1979 Dante Alighieri Siena offers a wide selection of customized programs of Italian Culture, Language, and Gastronomy courses in order to to allow students of all nationalities and ages to get the most out of their stay in Italy. Learning Italy is more than a study experience, everything turns into an opportunity to “taste” Italy.
What I liked: I was put in a class with only one other student which I wasn't expecting but meant quality teaching with shorter teaching hours. The teacher was quite delightful. The language teaching mainly followed the text book and... more
Dante Alighieri Siena provides the better of the two Italian study programs I've experienced. The teachers were always prepared, changed their lesson plans to fit the needs of the students and were kind and responsive to questions and problems of... more
Whether you are a student, a business professional, or a traveler, there is a language course in Siena that is right for you. There are Italian courses available for all fluency levels, ages and time durations. Just select a course type from the list below to get started.
General Italian courses are for adults who want to improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Italian. Most general Italian courses are for adults age 16 and up. 2 - 48 week courses available. Most courses average 30 classes per week.
Junior Italian courses are for children ages 8 to 12 and teenagers ages 13 to 18 who want to study Italian. 4 - 8 week courses available in the summer from June to August.
One-to-one business Italian lessons are for business executives and professionals who want to learn Italian as quickly as possible with customized lessons and a private Italian teacher.
Specialty Italian courses are for those who want to study Italian and take part in activities, such as sports, arts, food, and more.