Academic Programs in Sorrento

  Italy

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Sorrento

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Trimester, Winter 
Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months, 7-12 months, 1-2 years and over 2 years

Description: University Specification Information

We operate semester long programmes in collaboration with American universities such as the Alfred State College (NY).

See below our elective options which we provide in conjunction with Italian at all levels:

* Archaeology Cities of Fire from Paestum to Pompeii
* Italian Cinema Introduction to Italian film and Classical Languages (Latin and Greek)
* Modern Languages
* Italian Instruction
* Humanities
* Latin
* Exploring Dante
* Italian History
* History of Sorrento
* Italian Literature
* Business Italian
* Psychology
* Sociology
* Science of Education
* Art
* Law
* Architecture

We coordinate a vast array of excursions and tours all around the Sorrento Penninsula including Pompei, Amalfi, Positano, The National Archaeological Museum of Naples and many more.   

High School Specific Information

We operate short to medium term courses for High School groups. Students study Italian (with certification upon successful completion of the course) and participate in various other classes such as cookery, ceramics, ice cream making and many more.

Extra Activities

Sorrento Lingue organizes a range of weekly activities for students that change week- by- week, such as:

* Cooking Courses
* Ceramic Courses
* Song/Voice Courses
* Lunches in a typical Agriturismo
* Visit to Popular Local Festivals
* Excursions to the surrounding area (Capri, Naples, Pompeii, Positano, Amalfi)
* Boat trips
* Cultural Courses
* Courses about Art, Literature and History
* Visit to Limoncello Factory and an Ice Cream Factory

Highlights: Sorrento Lingue is pleased to announce our new internship programs in beautiful and historic Sorrento, Italy. Learn Italian and gain practical work experience in the heart of Italian culture and business while benefiting from a rewarding personal and professional experience.   Each program includes intensive Italian language training and internship, all are tailored according to the specific needs and expectations of each respective applicant.

Program start dates are generally available each month and on a year round basis.
The placement options offer a combination of an intensive Italian Language course with an Internship. Work is based in the hospitality industry in the capacity of sales/marketing, management, public relations, etc. all are based in Sorrento, Italy.

Students learn or improve their Italian language skills at Sorrento Lingue International Language Academy during their internship period. We work with a variety of companies that accept our interns, which are sure to provide students with invaluable international work experience and significantly enhance language skills.

Qualifications: Responsibilities

Participate in an intensive group Italian language class and undertake an internship with a company in the hospitality industry.

Option 1 (code INT01)
Length of Term: 2 Months
Location: Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, Surrounding Areas
Average Hours per week:
   * Italian Language Course: 4 hours a day M-F (80 hrs per month)
   * Internship: 4 hours a day M-F (80 hrs per month)
Language Required: No language requirement. Though intermediate level of Italian highly preferred and recommended.
Skills Required: A self starter, organizational, willing to learn, attention to detail, communications skills, basic computer skills a plus.
Accommodation: In shared apartments (single room)
Placement Fees:
   * Italian Language: Euro 1574
   * Internship: Euro 800
   * Accommodation: Euro 2026
Total Cost:    Euro 4400

Option 2 (code INT02)
Length of Term: 4 Months (2 month intensive Italian language courses followed by 2 month internship).
Location: Sorrento, The Amalfi Coast, Surrounding Areas.
Average Hours per week:
   * Italian Language Course: 4 hours a day M-F (160 hrs in total)
   * Internship: 4 hours a day M-F   (160 hrs in total).
Language Required: Basic knowledge of Italian helpful but not required.
Skills Required: Organizational, attention to detail, communications skills, basic computer skills and interest in international business.
Accommodation: In shared apartments (single room)
Placement Fess:
   * Italian Language : Euro 1574
   * Internship: Euro 800
   * Accommodation: Euro 3600
Total Cost: Euro 5974

Option 3 (code INT03)
Length of Term: 6 Months, with 3 months of full immersion in Italian language training at Sorrento Lingue International Language Academy which includes 80 hours classroom training per month. Once completed and successfully finished the Italian language courses, students will begin their 3-month internship program. This program is ideal for beginners who want to be proficient in the Italian language and gain practical international work experience in a creative, fast-paced environment.
Location: Sorrento, Italy, Amalfi Coast, Surrounding areas.
Average Hours per week:
   * Italian Language Course: 4 hours a day M-F (240 hrs in total).
   * Internship: 4 hours a day M-F   (240 hrs in total).
Language Required: None
Skills Required: Organizational, attention to detail, communications skills, basic computer skills a plus.
Accommodation: In shared apartments (single room).
Placement Fees:
   * Italian Language: Euro 2354
   * Internship: Euro 1200
   * Accommodation:   Euro 5280
Total Cost: Euro 8834

Requirements / Certificates
Sorrento Lingue offers multiple internship positions for students who want to learn Italian and gain international work experience in Italy. The positions are offered throughout the year and throughout the district of Sorrento. We offer and organize internships in almost all facets of business, such as; in tourism, hospitality, marketing, social services, merchandising, etc.

Sorrento Lingue is particularly interested in hearing from students who want to gain experience in marketing, advertising, computer science, and public relations.
The internships are offered for a minimum of two months, but a stay of four or more months is preferred.

Interns will receive a two-week standard Italian course and will pay a standard processing fee and be required to pay reduced accommodation rates.

Requirements
* Italian language course of minimum 4 weeks prior to your work experience
* Age: minimum 18.
* Completed or enrolment in secondary education.
* Basic knowledge of Italian by the time your internship starts.
* Minimum stay of 10 weeks.

How to apply
* Curriculum vitae/resume.
* Letter of intent - describing your language skills, previous professional experiences and   expectations regarding the internship.
* Enrollment information, what type of courses and accommodations you prefer.
* Application at least 8 weeks prior to arrival.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Disciplinary Clearance Form
• Essay
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Job and Internship Network

Year Founded: 1998