The Italian Academy - Italian language school in Sicily

Just returned from my first week, and it was everything at once: relaxing, challenging, varied, and enriched by classmates from different countries. Most of all, I learned an incredible amount in an environment that was both laid-back and demanding in the best way. The teachers are fantastic: truly passionate about their work, with deep knowledge of history, art, architecture and so much more. I had wonderful conversations in Italian on a wide range of topics, and I could feel my confidence growing (which was needed!) every day. This school is a real gem if you’re looking for a professional learning experience right in the heart of beautiful, historic Siracusa. The building has a stunning garden, an oasis of peace during the breaks, and it’s located just steps away from breathtaking sites such as public gardens and the Catacombs. Highly recommended!

I stayed here for three weeks and started learning Italian. The teachers and everybody around are very nice, and the school offers next to the classes extra activities during the weeks. For the first two weeks I took the classes as "Bildungsurlaub" and by the start of the second I decided to stay an extra week. The school has a beautiful garden, where you meet other students from around the world and enjoy your breaks. For can recommend taking the intensive class in order to really progress on the language. The school also offers apartments for a lower rate to its students of which some are located in the historic city center and some are a bit closer to school and at a less "touristic" area (which I really enjoyed). In total, I would definitely recommend this language school in beautiful Siracusa.