The Italian AcademySiracusa (Sicily), Italy
- Walking distance from the beach
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Optional language workshops.
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 0% |
18-24 years | 25% |
25-34 years | 25% |
35-50 years | 25% |
>50 years | 25% |
Location: Siracusa is a wonderful location to study in with its unique history, beautiful nature and warm-welcoming Sicilian atmosphere. The school is set in a historic villa with an exclusive Mediterranean botanical garden in the city centre. The main entrance is next to the world-famous Basilica and Catacombs of St. John, a few meters from the archaeological park and archaeological museum, within walking distance of the main shopping streets, the island of Ortygia and its beautiful beaches. A perfect starting point to explore Sicily and its culture. All courses are taught by highly qualified and experienced Italian language teachers.
Italian Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 210200 | 420399 | 630599 | 800760 | 1000950 | 12001140 | 14001330 | 15201444 | 17101625 | 19001805 | 20901986 |
Price in US$ | 208 | 415 | 623 | 791 | 988 | 1186 | 1384 | 1502 | 1690 | 1878 | 2065 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 210200 | 420399 | 630599 | 800760 | 1000950 | 12001140 | 14001330 | 15201444 | 17101625 | 19001805 | 20901986 |
Price in US$ | 208 | 415 | 623 | 791 | 988 | 1186 | 1384 | 1502 | 1690 | 1878 | 2065 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 360342 | 720684 | 10801026 | 14001330 | 17501663 | 21001995 | 24502328 | 27202584 | 30602907 | 34003230 | 37403553 |
Price in US$ | 356 | 712 | 1068 | 1384 | 1730 | 2075 | 2421 | 2688 | 3024 | 3360 | 3696 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 360342 | 720684 | 10801026 | 14001330 | 17501663 | 21001995 | 24502328 | 27202584 | 30602907 | 34003230 | 37403553 |
Price in US$ | 356 | 712 | 1068 | 1384 | 1730 | 2075 | 2421 | 2688 | 3024 | 3360 | 3696 |
This course complements the General Italian group classes with 10 afternoon one-to-one private lessons with highly qualified and experienced, native language instructors. Follow a personalised study path and achieve your study objectives.
NOTE: The afternoon private lessons for the Intensive course can be 1-to-1 or 2-to-1.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 39603762 | 76807296 | 1116010602 | 1440013680 |
Price in US$ | 3913 | 7588 | 11027 | 14228 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
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Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 39603762 | 76807296 | 1116010602 | 1440013680 |
Price in US$ | 3913 | 7588 | 11027 | 14228 |
NOTE: The afternoon private lessons for the Intensive course can be 1-to-1 or 2-to-1.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 21602052 | 40803876 | 57605472 | 72006840 |
Price in US$ | 2135 | 4032 | 5691 | 7114 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 21602052 | 40803876 | 57605472 | 72006840 |
Price in US$ | 2135 | 4032 | 5691 | 7114 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 270257 | 540513 | 810770 | 10801026 | 13501283 | 16201539 | 18901796 | 21602052 | 24302309 | 27002565 | 32403078 |
Price in US$ | 267 | 534 | 801 | 1068 | 1334 | 1601 | 1868 | 2135 | 2401 | 2668 | 3202 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 270257 | 540513 | 810770 | 10801026 | 13501283 | 16201539 | 18901796 | 21602052 | 24302309 | 27002565 | 32403078 |
Price in US$ | 267 | 534 | 801 | 1068 | 1334 | 1601 | 1868 | 2135 | 2401 | 2668 | 3202 |
One-to-one private lessons with highly qualified and experienced, native language instructors. Follow a personalized study path and achieve your study objectives.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Our prices for The Italian Academy include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Student opinions about The Italian Academy, Siracusa (Sicily)
The Italian Academy, Siracusa (Sicily)
Ratings of The Italian Academy compared to ratings of all schools in Italy
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The Italian Academy
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Cafeteria
Drink vending machine
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Lounge
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Library
Computer lab
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Free parking
Free water dispenser
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Dry cleaning (paid)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 14
- Number of public PC workstations: 15
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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USA | 12% |
France | 12% |
Germany | 11% |
Spain | 10% |
England | 9% |
Brazil | 5% |
Japan | 5% |
Switzerland | 3% |
Turkey | 2% |
China | 2% |
Other nationalities | 29% |
Information for all courses offered by The Italian Academy
01 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2025 - 06 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 26 Dec 2025.
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Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | - |
Basketball | | 0.5 km |
Cooking | | - |
Dancing | | 1 km |
Diving | | 1 km |
Football (soccer) | | 0.5 km |
Golf | | 15 km |
Horse riding | | 10 km |
Mountainbiking | | 1 km |
Music | | 1 km |
Sailing | | 2 km |
Skiing | | 70 km |
Squash | | 0.5 km |
Swimming | | 0.5 km |
Tennis | | 0.5 km |
Volleyball | | 0.5 km |
Windsurfing | | 10 km |
Yoga | | 0.5 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
- Mt Etna
- Pantalica
- Baroque town of Noto with Wine tasting
Other activities:
- Cooking class with Sicilian Recipes
- Boat tour of Ortigia island with snorkelling in marine reserve
(EUR 70 each)
Accommodation
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Price in € | 280 | 520 | 750 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1610 | 1680 | 2100 | 2280 | 190 | 60 |
Price in US$ | 292 | 541 | 781 | 957 | 1196 | 1436 | 1675 | 1748 | 2184 | 2372 | 198 | 63 |
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Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 320 | 640 | 960 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 2170 | 2400 | 3000 | 3480 | 290 |
Price in US$ | 333 | 666 | 999 | 1290 | 1613 | 1935 | 2257 | 2496 | 3121 | 3620 | 302 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 320 | 640 | 960 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 2170 | 2400 | 3000 | 3480 | 290 |
Price in US$ | 333 | 666 | 999 | 1290 | 1613 | 1935 | 2257 | 2496 | 3121 | 3620 | 302 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
Price in US$ | 260 | 520 | 781 | 1040 | 1301 | 1561 | 1821 | 2080 | 2601 | 3121 | 260 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 |
Price in US$ | 260 | 520 | 781 | 1040 | 1301 | 1561 | 1821 | 2080 | 2601 | 3121 | 260 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1800 | 150 | 60 |
Price in US$ | 1873 | 156 | 63 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1800 | 150 | 60 |
Price in US$ | 1873 | 156 | 63 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Questions and answers about The Italian Academy
- I am looking to book a 1-2 week Italian course in Siracusa in July 2022. I am seeking semi-intensive learning with cultural experiences (walking, cooking, day trips...).“The Italian Academy in Siracusa can offer a general Italian course with 20 lessons per week from Monday to Friday. They offer weekly activities like cooking classes and excursions to nearby areas, but they don't have a fixed activity schedule, as these activities may be subject to change due to weather, students' interests etc.
”Melania Notarrigo, Customer Care coordinator from The Italian Academy, Siracusa - May 19, 2022 - Do you have any tips regarding renting a bike? I am staying in Ortigia.“There are a couple of options near Ortigia: Bike Rental Siracusa, Siracusa Tour Bike.”Melania Notarrigo, Course Coordinator from The Italian Academy - Feb 24, 2023
- I would like to do Italian course and I am 74 years old. Is that possible?“Yes, students of all ages are welcome. You can see a list of student ages on the school page under the heading 'School' --> 'Student age/nationality'. ”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 28, 2023
FAQ about The Italian Academy, Siracusa (Sicily)
- What is the best price for a course at The Italian Academy, Siracusa (Sicily)?Italian courses at The Italian Academy start at 171 € for General Italian: Long Term course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Italian Academy?The accommodation Private Apartment is the most popular among all our clients of Italian Academy
- What is the number of students per class at Italian Academy?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Italian Academy varies from 1 students (Individual Italian) to 12 students (Intensive Italian: Long Term (20 group + 10 individual))
- What is the qualification of the teachers at The Italian Academy?100% of teachers at The Italian Academy hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of The Italian Academy from?The highest Nationality percentage at The Italian Academy comes from USA with a 12% representation, followed by students from France (12%) and Germany (11%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.