Learn Italian in Salerno (Amalfi Coast)

Typical village on Amalfi Coast

If you want to learn Italian in a location where the old traditions of Italian hospitality still live on, then learn Italian in Salerno! Salerno is typically Italian in every way, and is well-loved by our students for the friendliness of the people and the traditional, stress-free way of life. Salerno is right on the famous Amalfi Coast, known for its clean, emerald green waters, hidden bays and spotless beaches. The city is ideally located for exploring the Amalfi Coast, and many of our students do so after morning classes, catching a boat from Salerno's harbour to the beautiful towns and beaches of Capri, Ravello and Positano. Walking in the pedestrianised medieval city centre or along the city's seafront promenade is a pleasure, especially in late evening when the streets are bustling with locals. With good weather year round, you can enjoy life outdoors, joining the school excursions to Pompeii, Herculaneum and other Greek and Roman sites, exploring the multitude of beaches and picturesque villages along the coast, or taking a day out to visit Naples.

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Italian course in Salerno

Italian lesson at our school

• Standard course (20 lessons/week)
• Intensive (30 lessons/week)
• Super-Intensive (20 lessons + 5 private lessons/week)
• One-to-one courses (10,20 or 30 lessons/week)
• Special interest courses including Italian for Business, Italian & Cookery and Italian & Ceramics

Our Italian language school in Salerno

Our Italian Language School in Salerno

Accommodation in Salerno

If you want to immerse yourself in the Italian language and culture whilst you learn Italian in Salerno, stay with one of our carefully-selected host families. Our host families all live within walking distance of the school, and offer bed and breakfast or half board (2 meals/day). Nearly all of our host families in Salerno are traditional Italian families (with parents and children), and at mealtimes you’ll have the opportunity to try out the Italian you’ve learnt in class, as well as tasting authentic Italian food such as pizza and pasta cooked as it should be! Alternatively, stay in a shared apartment, with other international students from the school. For more information on our accommodation options, please do contact us.

• Italian host families
• Self-catering shared student apartments

Cultural Activities

Panoramic view of Salerno

 Italian & Cookery Course

Students on an excursion in Salerno

Salerno is known for its fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese – buffalos have been bred for centuries in the area around Salerno, and our students assure us that the mozzarella is quite unlike any they’ve tasted before! If you decide to take an Italian course in Salerno , don’t forget to try homemade limoncello, made from the strongly scented lemons of the Amalfi Coast – delicious as a refreshing drink or poured over ice cream! read more.

 Italian & Ceramics Course

This course focuses on century-old methods of painting ceramics, and takes place in a local workshop, close to the school. Please contact us for details

How to get to our school in Salerno

Fly to Naples and take the train to Salerno . Alternatively, fly to Rome or Milan and take a direct train to Salerno . We can arrange a transfer from Naples Airport or Salerno train station if required. Please note that students staying in shared apartment accommodation should request a transfer from the airport or Salerno train station in order to be provided with keys and instructions.

Star Points

• High quality Italian courses
• Ideal base from which to explore the Amalfi Coast
• All accommodation within walking distance of the school
• School right on the promenade with views of the sea

Useful local information

If you are interested in an Italian course in Salerno and you’d like to learn more about the city, visit Salerno’s Tourist Office for maps and a virtual tour.  

If you would like to learn Italian in Salerno, you can visit the Italian Tourist Board website for more information on the Campania region.