Short Programs

Non-credit Italian Language courses are offered throughout the year. Students can spend three or more weeks in Florence, immersed in Italian language and culture, while being surrounded by such timeless landmarks as the Uffizi Gallery, the Ponte Vecchio and the Accademia Museum (site of the David).

3 WEEK PROGRAMS
  • Intensive Italian Language Program (3 week Language Program)
  • Intensive Italian Language Program with Home-stay (3 week Language Program with Home-stay)
3 WEEK INTENSIVE ITALIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM
  • 36 classroom hours of language instruction
  • 9 hours of required lectures on Italian culture, history and current events, cinema, etc
  • 9 hours of required time in the Italian language and media laboratory
  • Opportunity to participate in over 36 hours of cultural and sporting activities
  • One 2-hour cooking/language lab
  • All required textbooks and materials for the successful completion of the course (Textbooks and dictionary to be returned at the end of term)
  • Volunteer opportunities – up to 20 hours per week
  • Gym membership for the duration of the course
3 WEEK INTENSIVE ITALIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAM WITH HOMESTAY HOUSING

This program includes accommodation with an Italian family and the following:

  • 36 classroom hours of language instruction.
  • 9 hours of required seminars on Italian culture, history, current events, lectures, movies, etc
  • 9 hours of required time in the Italian language and media laboratory
  • Opportunity to participate in over 36 hours of cultural and sporting activities
  • One 2-hour cooking/language lab
  • All required textbooks and materials for the successful completion of the course (Textbooks and dictionary to be returned at the end of term)
  • Volunteer opportunities – up to 20 hours per week
  • Gym membership for the duration of the course
  • Italian Home stay for the duration of the course. (20 days / 19 nights)
  • Meal plan of three dinners per week with Host Family and three lunches per week at Ganzo Cultural and Gastronomic Association

* All food and wine courses are held in English except the 2-hour language / cooking class.

SAI offers housing assistance only for those staying a minimum of one month in Florence. For applicants choosing to stay less, or wishing to make their own arrangements, we will guide you to our rental partners in Florence, where you will find accommodations with all levels of quality and luxury. Please discuss this with your SAI Admissions Officer when enrolling.

Please note: All students will take a placement test to determine their language level. School policy requires that for less than 4 students in an Italian class, the class will be taught at reduced contact hours. With less students the instructor is able to cover the same program in less time.