ICFI (Italian Course Full Immersion)

  Italy

• Other Cities in Italy: 
Rural Areas
• Milan: 
Milan

Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Description: The Italian Language School GpE with the collaboration of University, Government, Province, Region, Common. UE introduces the ICFI : "Italian Course Full Immersion". The ICFI is the Italian programme ideal for groups interested to learn, improve the Italian language. The principal objective of ICFI is to promote interaction between the students and the people of Calabria and in particular with people of Nicotera.

Highlights: Programme of ICFI

* ICFI Objectives

1. To improve Italian language
2. To experience the culture of Italy
3. To encourage personal development (including social and communication skills)
4. To gain international experience and exposure

In order to achieve these objectives, an integrated programme has been specifically designed, which offers traditional Italian excellence of language teaching and a wide range of student services and programmes to promote student leadership, encourage personal development and provide social opportunities.

* Our Teachers

The Italian Language School offers highly qualified teachers who are both cordial and available to help you at all times: All of our teachers has a degree in language and have specialized in language studies in the best Italian Universities. They know how to make learning Italian a unique experience with maximum respect to time and to the needs of each student .

* Standard Course:

20 lessons a week, Systematic acquisition of skills covering all aspects of the language; broadening of grammar, structure and vocabulary; intensive training in oral and written expression; study of Italian culture and civilization.

Between Monday - Friday, 4 lessons per day, maximum 10 students per group, level of classes between elementary and advanced. Monday will be the greeting of the director and the entrance test and a qualified teacher will be provided for each class and a qualified teacher will be provided for each class.

Cost in US$: 650 GBP

Accommodation: 2 weeks double room in apartment. The apartments are all in the centre of Nicotera, consist in large bedrooms with kitchen, fridge and bathroom. Water electricity and gas usage are included in the Contribution.

Cultural Activities: Our School offers its students extracurricular activities every day. Visit to Reggio Calabria, Gerace, Vibo Valentia, The thirrenian coast ,Monte Poro, Scilla.

Social Activities : Seminar on historic and artistic with director of museum of art sacred and visit of Museums, churches, historic centre of city, and..more.

Typical calabrian Activities: Cooking course, visit to wineries; visit to farms producing oil and wine, visit to artisan companies and possibility workshop.

Pick up Service : Transport service from/to airport/accommodations.

Free Service : internet, school library, assistance, touristic assistance;

Final Certificate.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of from 5 to 10

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Scuola di Italiano by the Sea's Mission Statement: The Italian language school is located in the castle of Nicotera, a beautiful town at the sea in Calabria, that offers language courses, cooking courses, photography, golf course, Photography and language course that comes with a holiday, in which you can experience sea, art and culture.

Year Founded: 1999