Study abroad in Italy

Why study Italian in Italy?

• Italy is not far from any part of Europe and travel from Italy to other European countries is fast and convenient.
• American citizens can study abroad in Italy for up to 3 months without a visa. If you're planning a trip at the last minute, studying in Italy is a very convenient choice.
• Italy is the fifth most popular travel destination among Americans tourists.
• Explore the Tuscan countryside, the Ligurian coast, the markets of Naples or walk through the ruins of Pompeii.
• Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage sites than any other country on earth.
• Italy boasts a world-famous culinary tradition and is a hub of high fashion.

Study Italian in Italy with EF

Where better to study Italian than in Rome? With its ancient ruins and Renaissance masterpieces, Rome showcases the very best of Italy. On an EF Italian course in Italy you'll not only have the opportunity to visit amazing sights, you'll also experience the Mediterranean culture and culinary excellence of Italy's capital. We have been offering Italian courses in Rome since 1975.

OUR COURSES

Our Italian courses in Italy begin every Monday and run for a duration of 2 weeks to a full academic year. It’s your choice to make!

Below we provide only a short summary of our study abroad programs in Italy. For more information, please order a free brochure or call us at 1 800-992-1892.

Italian Coursesin in Italy

(students and adults age 16 and older)

Our Italian language school in Rome is located in the center of town, just minutes from the main train station and walking distance to Piazza di Spagna. The Italian school:

• offers both general and intensive Italian courses for all skill levels aligned with the Common European Framework.
• prepares students for the CILS or CELI exams.
• offers College Credit for 4+ week language courses.
• organizes special interest courses in Italian cooking, fashion, cinema and other interesting topics.
• boasts a private garden and two terraces where you can enjoy the sunshine as well as classrooms, computer labs and a cafeteria.
• offers a choice of accommodation: you can stay with an Italian host family or at a student residence.

Here is a sneak peak of a typical day at our EF Rome school:

7:00 a.m.: Buongiorno! Wake up in Rome. 
7:30 a.m.: Enjoy a traditional Italian breakfast with your host family: caffé latte and cornetto. 
8:15 a.m.: Take the metropolitana or walk to the school. 
9:00 a.m.: Italian lessons 
10:00 a.m.: Conversation lab 
12:30 p.m.: Grab lunch at the school cafeteria and eat on the school rooftop terrace overlooking the city
1:30 p.m.: Italian lessons  
3:00 p.m.: Guided walk through Rome
6:00 p.m.: Return to host family for traditional Italian dinner.
8:00 p.m.: Passagiata in Campo Navona

For more information on our Italian study abroad programs, please call us at 1 800-992-1892 or order a brochure by email or post.