Ciao Italia is a centre which specialises in teaching Italian to foreigners. It is a member of EDUITALIA (Organization representing the best schools teaching Italian as second language in Italy), and recognized PLIDA CELI Exams Centre (Università per Stranieri di Perugia). The school has been recognised for the BILDUNGSURLAUB by many German regions. Ciao Italia was founded by accredited teachers working in this field for more than 20 years.
The school is located in the historic centre of Rome, in the characteristic district of Monti, within walking distance of the Colosseum, the Fori, via Nazionale and the Central Railway Station. The school is close to two underground stops, “Cavour” (line B) and “Repubblica” (line A).
Ciao Italia is open the whole year round and offers courses for all levels from the beginners to advanced: group courses (maximum 12 students), individual teaching, business, art, cooking and painting.
On arrival, students take an entry test and are placed in classes according to their levels.
The didactic methods used in Ciao Italia are the result of the director and teachers’ extensive experience in the field. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere encourages quick and easy learning of the language. The teaching program is uniform. The teachers, all native speakers, are highly qualified in the teaching of Italian as a second language.
Each teacher uses a communicative approach with an analysis of the grammatical structures and the language of daily life.
Thanks to the teachers’ professional approach and enthusiasm learning Italian will not only rewarding but also fun.
A wide variety of up-to-date authentic material and the Ciao Italia text book are used in group work, role-play and other activities, allowing the student to be in control of his learning process.
The teaching structure follows the European Framework and breaks down into 5 levels:
The students will study in small groups of 2/12 students of different nationalities with similar language levels. The small size of the classes guarantees particular attention as well as high quality of teaching.Ciao Italia organises many, free of charge, activities: Italian movies with introduction, guided tours, parties, lunches with the teachers, as well as special prices for museum, theatres, opera, concerts, and sports-clubs. The library, the video library and internet facilities are available for the students in the afternoon.
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Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including Italian lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in Italy. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI.
You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one Italian lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Rome. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in Italian.
All of our teachers in Italy have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Rome, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful.
Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.
DILIT IH has been teaching Italian since 1974 and is one of the most prestigious Italian language Schools in Italy. Each year approx. 1.700 international students choose to attend our courses. Besides the Italian, there is a wide range of other courses such as: Discovering Rome, 50+ program, Italian home cooking, Italian e, Architecture, Photography and many others. Facilities: wireless, snack bar, Internet point, a garden, spacious terraces. A a rich social program is organised all year round.
Accommodation in host families/shared flats or on request independant flats / Hotels.
DILIT is full member of EAQUALS and is authorised by the Italian Ministry of Education. "45 year of experience: 68.000 international students - 125 nationalities - 5.200 teachers trained". Five times winner of Language Travel Magazine Star Awards since 2006 as best Italian school in Italy. .
