Learn Italian in Syracuse

Syracuse

One of the things our students tell us they like about the city is the relaxed pace of life, and the friendliness of the locals. You can practise your Italian at Syracuse's traditional daily market in Via Emmanuele de Benedictus - where many of our students buy picnic lunches to take to the beach after class!

The pedestrianised city centre (a UNESCO world heritage site) comes alive at night, with locals gathering in the Piazza del Duomo, just a short walk from our school. Syracuse is one of the cultural capitals of Italy, and you'll find plenty to do and see during your Italian course in Syracuse. Don't miss the summer season of classical theatre at Syracuse's famous outdoor Greek Theatre. You can also take part in one of the city's many summer festivals, including the Jazz Festival in July, and the Medieval Festival in August, when the city explodes with the colour of traditional costumes and fresh Sicilian produce.

Our school in Syracuse

Our Italian language school in Syracuse is located in a completely restored 15th century Sicilian building with a traditional internal courtyard. There are 10 spacious, air-conditioned classrooms, a computer room, internet room, painting studio and photographic studio.

You can learn Italian in Syracuse right throughout the Sicilian summer - our school is open from May to October.

Your Italian course in Syracuse

Students outside the school

• Standard Course (20 lessons/week)
• Intensive Course (20 group + 5 private lessons/week)
• Super-intensive Course (20 group + 10 private lessons/week)
• One-to-One Course (10, 20 or 30 private lessons/week)
• Special interest courses: Italian & Cookery, Italian & History of Art, Italian & Photography, Italian & Drawing/Painting and Italian & Underwater Archaeology

Min age: 16  Max. in class: 12  Lessons: 55 mins

If you have any questions regarding our Italian courses in Syracuse, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Accommodation in Syracuse

You can choose from a range of accommodation options, all just a short walk from our school. You can share with other students from our school in one of our shared apartments - each apartment has 3 or more bedrooms, and you'll share the kitchen and bathroom. Or, stay in one of our fully furnished private apartments for one or two people. We also offer accommodation in carefully selected guesthouses.

• Shared apartment
• Private apartment
• Guesthouse

Host family accommodation is available on request. Please contact us for details.

Cultural Activities

Our school arranges cultural activities every week day, including film evenings, guided walks and museum visits (entrance fees not included). You can explore Sicily on one of our school's optional full-day excursions to locations such as Mount Etna, Palermo, Taormina and the Aeolian Islands.

Italian & Cookery

The school patio

Italian & History of Art/Architecture

This course comprises 20 Italian lessons/week plus 20 Art & Architecture lessons/week. Almost all your Art & Architecture lessons will take place at ancient sites in and around Syracuse.

Italian & Photography

This course is a combination of our Standard Italian Course (20 lessons/week) and 10 photography lessons/week. By the end of this course you'll be proficient in manual camera operation, including fine printing techniques.

Italian & Drawing/Painting

This course is suitable for artists of all levels, including complete beginners. You'll receive 20 Italian lessons/week, plus 10 drawing/painting lessons/week. Choose from life drawing, still life or recording historical sites.

Italian & Underwater Archaeology

The course focuses on exploring the underwater archaeology of Sicily and the Aegean by snorkelling. You'll receive 20 Italian lessons/week, plus 10 archaeology lessons/week.

Star Points

Making friends on the course

• Centrally located school just 2 minutes' walk from the sea
• Accommodation in historic Syracuse, within walking distance of our school
• Explore Sicily with our school's optional activities program
• Wide range of specialist courses including Italian & Cooking / Italian & Painting
• Excellent range of optional activities and excursions

How to get there

Fly to Catania Airport. We can arrange an airport transfer for you. Alternatively, fly to Catania Airport and take the train or bus to Syracuse. Please contact us for details.