Rome

ITALY

Want to learn Italian fast? An Italian course in Rome is a surefire way to help you progress your skills, learning in full immersion, surrounded by the incredible sights of this ancient city! Learning Italian in Rome will let you pursue your passions while speaking and hearing Italian in an authentic environment - every single day! Live the real Italy and discover a new language on one of our expert courses.

COURSES

STANDARD COURSE

20 x 45 min.

COMBINED COURSE

30 x 45 min = 20 general + 10 private.

ITALIAN BUSINESS COURSE

15 x 45 min.

COMBINED COURSE CILS

26 x 45 min = 20 general + 6 exam preparation.

PHOTOGRAPHY

15 x 45 min.

ARCHITECTURE

15 x 45 min.

ITALIAN + OPERA

26 x 45 min = 20 general + 6 options.

International House - Dilit

With 40 years of history in the centre of Rome, this language school is officially recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education and offers Italian language courses for international students and teacher training programmes for teachers of Italian. The school is just three blocks from the Termini central railway station, allowing you to easily arrive to any corner of Rome. The school is housed in a picturesque liberty-style villa, with 10 bright, spacious classrooms with interactive whiteboards. There are also 5 attractive classrooms in an annexe just a short distance from the main building. Amenities include several lounges, a snack bar, a video room and free Wi-Fi.

KEY POINTS

–Ideal location a stone’s throw from the historic centre and central train station –Great programme of optional courses and job/internship placements –Experience, professionalism, stellar reputation, highly international –Various accommodation options for all tastes and budgets –Wide range of cultural activities

Host family

You will stay in a single or double room in the home of a family carefully selected by our partner school (self-catering or half board). You can choose from “standard” and “standard plus” accommodation, selected according to quality, general condition of the apartment, proximity to the school, position in the city and the furniture and fittings of the apartment itself. Families offer an excellent environment for practising Italian and developing a deeper understanding of Rome’s enchanting culture.

Shared apartments

Find out more on our website.

ACCOMMODATION

Included in the course:

• Level and needs assessment. • End-of-course report andcertificate. • Activity programme.

Course start dates and duration:

1 to 48-week programmes, every Monday of the year.

At a glance

Rome, a city of historical power

An amazing mix of haunting ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life makes Rome one of the world’s most romantic and charismatic cities. The result of 3000 years of urban development, Rome’s cityscape is an exhilarating sight – the Colosseum , Roman Forum and Pantheon all recall the city’s golden age as capital of the world! But Rome boasts even more than art and culture: idling around picturesque streets, whiling away hours at street-side cafes, people-watching on pretty piazzas – these are all central to the Roman experience. And of course, the food! Pro tip: for a truly Roman meal and setting, head to a boisterous pizzeria or convivial neighbourhood trattoria.

Are you a match?

Heritage+Fashion+Dolce vita Walking around Rome is a trip through history of humanity – the city is awash with priceless treasures and ancient icons you’ve read about in books or seen in movies! Rome also has it all when it comes to fashion and style, and those who enjoy shopping will have the time of their lives while they explore the city’s numerous boutiques! And this is just one aspect of the dolce vita in Rome… the cuisine, the elegance, the beauty, and the love for a relaxed way of life is simply Roma!

MUST-KNOWS

Tucked away behind Villa Doria Pamphili Park, Via Piccolomini is an unassuming street that creates a fascinating perspective onto St. Peter’s dome: as you drive towards it, it seems to recede into the background and become smaller in the distance; but as you drive away, it expands in size and rises from below. Although this spot is not widely known about, you may see scooters driving around late at night to experience this interesting phenomenon!

Warm as Roman evenings, Dean Martin’s “On An Evening In Roma (Sott’er Celo De Roma)” is perfect for long walks under The Tiber trees. Half in English, half in Italian, both parts of the song equally reproduce the romantic Roman atmosphere. We suggest you also add it to your playlist before visiting Rome – it will really add to the excitement!

Although many museums and monuments in Rome charge hefty admission fees, a surprising number of the best sights are actually completely free. A great example of this is St Peter’s Basilica! The Vatican’s showcase basilica is free, but remember you’ll probably have to queue to get in.

Plenty of Italian language students question their language knowledge when they first get to Rome. Always having heard “Ciao! or “ Bongiorno!“ as standard forms of greeting, they are taken aback when they’re received with an “Ahó!“ A heads up for you: in the Roman dialect (Romanesco), this is just a perfectly pleasant way of saying “hello”!