Description:
Learn Italian Language in Italy:
Wide sandy beaches line the coast of this traditional Italian town on the Tuscany Riviera (or Versilia), while a tall mountain serves as a dramatic backdrop. Viareggio gives visitors an authentic feel while still providing the wide sandy beaches and excellent nightlife of a resort town. The town is small enough to be easily walkable and it is easy to meet the friendly locals. A visit to Viareggio means an opportunity to sample the fresh seafood specialties and visit the nearby historical towns of Florence, Pisa, Pietrasanta and more.
School Facilities: Campus located in the center of Viareggio, within walking distance from the beach. There is a nice terrace, a gazebo and a small garden. The school is next to a Pine forest where you can go jogging, rent a bicycle or play tennis. The whole town is within walking distance of the school. Capacity is 120/day.
Participants: Most students are university students, professionals and independent travelers. Average age is 25. More young students in the summer.
Accreditation Memberships: Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research, ASILS, AIL, ELITE
Highlights:
Italian Immersion Program (included in tuition):
* 4 hrs/day classes (20 hrs/wk)
* Group classes (max 12)
* Private room with host family
* Breakfast daily
* Some organized activities
* Travel Assistance Program
* Emergency Message Service
Options (extra cost):
* Apartment instead of host family (no meals)
* Airport pick-up in Pisa
* One-on-one Classes
* Weekend Excursions
Language:
Italian
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
Italian
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
American,
Australian,
Canadian,
European
and Worldwide
Participants.
.
Participants Travel to Italy
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups
Application Process Involves:
AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Since 1993, AmeriSpan has sent more than 23,000 people abroad. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. We have traveled to more than 65 countries - every continent except Antarctica - and speak 10 languages.
We are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every AmeriSpan staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We understand your questions and concerns because we have personally dealt with the same issues. We have gone to great lengths to make it easier for you than it was for us. After enrolling in a program, you will receive a copy of the "Need-To-Know" fact sheets on the country or countries that you will be visiting. These fact sheets include information about entry requirements, climate, health and many other "Need-To-Know" things. If you still have questions, we'll be happy to answer them. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent we're a hybrid of the two, a language travel organization.
AmeriSpan has evaluated hundreds of schools, host families and destinations to determine which programs to offer. Our independence allows us to give you unbiased evaluations of the programs. We do not just list what is included, rather, we clearly state our opinions. Each program description contains a program review that describes what we like and what we don't like about the program.
Aside from assisting you with which program to choose, we work hard to make the whole process as simple as possible. AmeriSpan pre-arranges your school, lodging, airport pick-up and other services. With AmeriSpan, you will not have to worry about international wire transfers, international phone calls or dozens of other possible complications with arrangements and money.
Year Founded: 1993