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”.
Facilities
- Social Activities
- Cultural Trips
- TV Room
- Elevators
- Wheelchair access
- Wireless Internet
- Studying Area
Teacher qualifications
Native Italian speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with Italian teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All
University partners
has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Italy. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.
Franklin College Switzerland
Portland State University
State University of New York (SUNY)
Universidad de Especialidades del Espíritu Santo
Nationality and age mix
The nationality and age mix at Siena Italian Studies varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 20. In the summer, the average age is 22.
School holidays
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
School location
Siena Italian Studies is a “gentle” full immersion program for motivated and curious students. Since 2004 the program has been 100% independent and the staff and founders are extremely proud of the experiences that they create for the students and strive to be the best study abroad program in Italy. The program is located in the heart of Tuscany in the perfect setting of one of Italy’s most unique cities. Students can experience Siena Italian Studies for a semester, a full year, or for shorter periods of time during the summer.
Siena Italian Studies is conveniently located in Siena’s medieval city center, the perfect place to discover Italy’s rich history. Our area of town is named Fontebranda after the majestic water well that has been bringing fresh water into the city center since the 1100’s.
Everything in Siena’s medieval center is a quick walk away from our location. Our study center is close to major sites such as the Piazza Del Campo, the Duomo di Siena, and the Santa Maria Della Scala museum. If you need to take a bus, the main bus depot (Piazza Gramsci) is 10 minutes by foot.
