Intensive

Group lessons in the morning, one-to-one lessons in the afternoon. Plenty of practice, new friends from all over the world and a teacher who works with you alone.

Course features

Duration
22 lessons a week18 group + 4 one-to-one, 50 minutes each
Levels
Beginner to C2
Students
min. 5, max. 126–8 on average
Course materials included
Printed and digital booksplus access to the Moodle platform
MondayMon
TuesdayTue
WednesdayWed
ThursdayThu
FridayFri
Morning
4 lessons
4 lessons
4 lessons
4 lessons
2 lessons
Afternoon
free
2 lessons
free
2 lessons
free

Details

The course combines group work in the morning with one-to-one lessons in the afternoon. In class you learn by using the language in concrete situations; in the one-to-one lessons the teacher works only with you, on your goals.

The one-to-one lessons can also prepare you for the CILS and Roma Tre certification exams, which are recognised for Italian citizenship (B1) and for a residence permit (A2).

Levels go from beginner to C2 and are set by a placement test. Students who are not beginners also have a short online interview before the course starts.

The fee includes
  • Online placement test before the course starts
  • Certificate of attendance
  • 22 lessons a week Italian lessons · lessons outside the classroom (conversation, visits) · Italian design and craft workshops · pronunciation lessons
  • Certificate of evaluation based on the European framework, with credits
  • Course materials and access to the Moodle platform
  • Preparation for the CILS and Roma Tre certification exams
  • Activities, workshops and facilities: see Student life

Student life

The course fee also includes activities, facilities and visits

Every week

  • A lesson outside the classroom: conversation and guided visits in Assisi
  • A pronunciation lesson

Every two weeks

  • A workshop of your choice: manuscripts and illumination, bookbinding, Italian design and craft, cooking

At the Academy

  • Music room with piano, video library, library
  • Academy card: discounts in restaurants and shops, free entry to 4 museums in Assisi
  • Free wi-fi
  • Help with visas and accommodation

All scheduled activities and workshops

Start dates

Courses start on a Monday, for all levels. These are the start dates.

2026

  • 30 November

2027

  • 1 February
  • 1 March
  • 5 April
  • 3 May
  • 31 May
  • 28 June
  • 26 July
  • 23 August
  • 20 September
  • 18 October
  • 15 November

Closing days
2026
8 December, Immaculate Conception
21–31 December, Christmas Holidays
2027
1–9 January, Christmas Holidays
26 March – 2 April, Easter Holidays
2 June, Republic Day
4 October, Feast of St. Francis
8 December, Immaculate Conception
20–31 December, Christmas Holidays

Want to start on a Monday that is not listed? Write to us. The placement test and the interview take place online, before the course starts.

Fees

Lessons a weekPrice per weekEnrol
1 wk2 wks3–7 wks8–48 wks
22 lessons18 group + 4 one-to-one · 50 minutes each 550 €520 €480 €460 € Enrol

There are no hidden fees, and books are included.

Dates, costs and enrolment

Need accommodation?

We can help you find a flat, a monastery or a hotel a short walk from the Academy.

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