Italy is a small but well-developed country. It is very attractive for education. There are 56 educational establishments, including 47 state and 9 private universities and colleges. It is not difficult to enter the university. Getting education in Italy is prestigious, economy and always in a high demand. Also, it is not expensive to study in Italy: you pay about 500-3000 EUR for 1 year of study in the state university and 2000-9000 EUR for private university. The academic year lasts from November till summer. 2-3 subjects are included into the main course and the rest of subjects are at choice.
Educational System in Italy
Secondary Education
Secondary education in Italy starts with the primary school (scuola primaria). The primary school is obligatory educational stage for locals and foreigners. Children study there for 5 years to go to the secondary school with no exams. The secondary school lasts for 3 years, the age of 11-13 years. It is also obligatory educational stage for foreigners and locals. To go to the next higher level you have to pass exams.
Higher Education
The higher school in Italy is divided into two groups: lyceum and professional equipment. The lyceums play the role of extended school course. Students learn subjects from the main course of the secondary school. Choosing professional education, students learn chosen subjects for 4 years to find the job of this profile in future. Italian diploma is rated in Italy and far abroad.
Advantages of Italian Education:
This is good education for democratic price in the state universities for foreigners and great opportunity to improve theory and practical skills by underworking.
Convertible education and high rate diploma in all European countries.
You can have incomplete higher education in your country and get to the junior year of study in Italy.
If you are foreigner, you have a government permit to stay in the country for year more to find job or practice.
Education in Italy in Summer
Before you get into the university, you can observe the country and learn Italian during the summer. There are many special holiday programs for kids and adults that can help you to learn Italy and Italian. The international Italian schools work just with the experienced teachers that are ready to find individual approach to every student.
Summer education in Italy is divided into two types: standard and intensive. Standard course demands to go to the classes at the first half of the day. The students visit excursions, learn city attractions and historical places to practice Italian. The standard course supposes 10-15 hours a week in a group of 10-12 students. Intensive course supposes learning Italian for 20-25 hours a week. As a rule, the group of intensive course consists of 5 students. The intensive course is good if you know much about the history of Italy and can spend time mostly for learning language.
Dilit IH Language School
The school Dilit IH is official school of the Department of Education of Italy that is specialized in teaching Italian since 1074. The school is situated in the center of Rome, a couple of minutes walking from the Termini railway station. You can hire a car in Rome and easily get to the right place. It is easy to get from any part of the city. Every year thousands of students from 60 countries of the world come to study to Dilit IH. It helps to get additional language practice out of school by means of cultural exchange and new meetings. The students of different language progresses are welcomed.
If you know Italian well, you can be included into the school classes any time. You may choose group classes or individual education. The intensive course consists of 15, 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week. The classes are conducted from Monday till Friday to last for 2 weeks. You are also offered to take combined course: classes in the morning (4 lessons a day), individual classes (2 lessons a day). All teachers are experienced specialists. They are native speakers, certified specialists to teach Italian. They teach languages by means of communicative exercises, group tasks and acting.
Italian school Dilit IH offers not only boring indoor classes, but Rome for 50+, Italian language of theatre, Italian songs, learning Italian through the cinema, business Italian, Italian culinary, pre-exams courses. The school offers different intensive programs of out-of-class events: watching films, visiting museums, concerts, parties and other exciting things.
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Castelfusano Language Camping
This is your chance to learn Italian in one of the most beautiful places of Italy – Castelfusano. You can not only study but rest here. The program is developed for all who want to study language and culture on the seaside. Castelfusano is situated 25 kilometers from the center of Rome and few kilometers far from the Roman seaside. The city got its name due to the beautiful palace that is placed here in 1620. Students live in the school residence next to the picturesque green house.
The courses usually take place in June and August to be attractive for beginners and experienced learners. The courses start every Monday to last for 208 weeks. You will have classes from Monday till Friday, 4 lessons a day. The educational level lasts for 4 weeks to give you good preparation. You can also choose individual courses or combined courses. Individual course supposes to have every day classes from Monday till Friday, 2-6 lessons a day. The course lasts for 1 week. The combined courses mean group courses in the morning and 2 individual classes with the teacher during the day.
Dilit IH takes care of your work and leisure for all students. Free attractive program in Castelfusano consists of concerts, parties, dancing, thematic parties. You can also enjoy the active leisure. There are two swimming pools in the residence, football and volleyball field, tennis courts. There is a bus from Castelfusano to the nearest railway station. If you want to hire a car, the road to Rome takes about 30 minutes.
