The Italian Academy Siracusa (Sicily), Italy
Piazzale San Marziano, 1 - 96100 Siracusa (Sicily) - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Walking distance from the beach
- Excellent rating of student apartments4.5
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Optional language workshops.
What we dislike about the school
- Older students should consider that the average age of students at the school is significantly younger than at most other schools.
Special Offers
Location: Siracusa is a wonderful location to study in with its unique history, beautiful nature and warm-welcoming Sicilian atmosphere. The school is set in a historic villa with an exclusive Mediterranean botanical garden in the city centre. The main entrance is next to the world-famous Basilica and Catacombs of St. John, a few meters from the archaeological park and archaeological museum, within walking distance of the main shopping streets, the island of Ortygia and its beautiful beaches. A perfect starting point to explore Sicily and its culture. All courses are taught by highly qualified and experienced Italian language teachers.
Italian Courses
General Language
General Italian
20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€210€200 / week More
General Italian
20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€210€200 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 210 200 | 420 399 | 630 599 | 800 760 | 1,000 950 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,520 1,444 | 1,710 1,625 | 1,900 1,805 | 2,090 1,986 |
| Price in US$ | 231 | 462 | 692 | 879 | 1,099 | 1,318 | 1,538 | 1,670 | 1,879 | 2,087 | 2,296 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
50% discount on the registration service fee, upon presentation of a valid high-school or university-level student card: . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "General Italian" at The Italian Academy
David
"I should have stayed longer."
Susanna
"Top."
Manfred
"Top teacher"
Tove
"Good teaching but too much use of textbook copies."
Edith
"Small group lessons with a great teacher."
Kornelia
"Very good"
Andrea
"Good teaching material."
AOUN
"Book, materials."
James
"If you are comfortable with learning language you should be fine. I was a first time outside my main language so it was way too fast for me. "
Esther
"In the same group they brought together different levels."
Sophie
"Unless I'm mistaken, if a course is for 2 students, the 15 hours of training per week turn into 12. I only had 10 ... and no organized activity (even with COVID, we can do things) . Otherwise, a very nice school and quality teachers. I probably came at the wrong time ..."
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Bildungsurlaub30 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€390€371 / week More
Bildungsurlaub
30 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€390€371 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 390 371 | 780 741 | 1,170 1,112 | 1,520 1,444 | 1,900 1,805 | 2,280 2,166 | 2,660 2,527 | 2,960 2,812 | 3,330 3,164 | 3,700 3,515 | 4,070 3,867 |
| Price in US$ | 429 | 857 | 1,286 | 1,670 | 2,087 | 2,505 | 2,922 | 3,251 | 3,658 | 4,064 | 4,471 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Italian (20 group + 10 individual)30 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€360€342 / week More
Intensive Italian (20 group + 10 individual)
30 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€360€342 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 360 342 | 720 684 | 1,080 1,026 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,750 1,663 | 2,100 1,995 | 2,450 2,328 | 2,720 2,584 | 3,060 2,907 | 3,400 3,230 | 3,740 3,553 |
| Price in US$ | 396 | 791 | 1,187 | 1,538 | 1,923 | 2,307 | 2,691 | 2,988 | 3,361 | 3,735 | 4,108 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
50% discount on the registration service fee, upon presentation of a valid high-school or university-level student card: . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course complements the General Italian group classes with 10 afternoon one-to-one private lessons with highly qualified and experienced, native language instructors. Follow a personalised study path and achieve your study objectives.
NOTE: The afternoon private lessons for the Intensive course can be 1-to-1 or 2-to-1.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Intensive Italian (20 group + 10 individual)" at The Italian Academy
Martina
"Great!"
Mike
"The individual lessons were great."
Martina
"Perfectly tailored to me."
Sarka
"Good"
Daniela
"Perfect"
Additional information for all courses
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Intensive Italian: Long Term (20 group + 10 individual)30 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€330€314 / week More
Intensive Italian: Long Term (20 group + 10 individual)
30 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€330€314 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 3,960 3,762 | 7,680 7,296 | 11,160 10,602 | 14,400 13,680 |
| Price in US$ | 4,350 | 8,435 | 12,257 | 15,816 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
50% discount on the registration service fee, upon presentation of a valid high-school or university-level student card: . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
NOTE: The afternoon private lessons for the Intensive course can be 1-to-1 or 2-to-1.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 12, 24, 36, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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General Italian: Long Term20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€180€171 / week More
General Italian: Long Term
20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€180€171 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 2,160 2,052 | 4,080 3,876 | 5,760 5,472 | 7,200 6,840 |
| Price in US$ | 2,373 | 4,482 | 6,327 | 7,908 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
50% discount on the registration service fee, upon presentation of a valid high-school or university-level student card: . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 12, 24, 36, 48 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 9 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Private Italian Lessons10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€270€257 / week More
Private Italian Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€270€257 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 270 257 | 540 513 | 810 770 | 1,080 1,026 | 1,350 1,283 | 1,620 1,539 | 1,890 1,796 | 2,160 2,052 | 2,430 2,309 | 2,700 2,565 | 3,240 3,078 |
| Price in US$ | 297 | 594 | 890 | 1,187 | 1,483 | 1,780 | 2,076 | 2,373 | 2,669 | 2,966 | 3,559 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
50% discount on the registration service fee, upon presentation of a valid high-school or university-level student card: . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
One-to-one private lessons with highly qualified and experienced, native language instructors. Follow a personalized study path and achieve your study objectives.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Private Italian Lessons" at The Italian Academy
Dagmar
"I find this method ideal."
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Semi-Private Italian Lessons 10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€340€323 / week More
Semi-Private Italian Lessons
10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€340€323 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 340 323 | 680 646 | 1,020 969 | 1,360 1,292 | 1,700 1,615 | 2,040 1,938 | 2,380 2,261 | 2,720 2,584 | 3,060 2,907 | 3,400 3,230 | 4,080 3,876 |
| Price in US$ | 374 | 747 | 1,121 | 1,494 | 1,868 | 2,241 | 2,614 | 2,988 | 3,361 | 3,735 | 4,482 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Special Offers:
50% discount on the registration service fee, upon presentation of a valid high-school or university-level student card: . Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for The Italian Academy include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
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Flamingos in Siracusa3/44
Flamingos4/44
Scala dei Turchi5/44
Mount Etna6/44
Walking tour of Ortigia7/44
Learning to cook8/44
Outdoor area at The Italian Academy9/44
Cooking class 10/44
The Italian Academy cooking lesson11/44
School entrance 12/44
Learning about Mount Etna13/44
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Excursion to Ortigia15/44
Exploring the city16/44
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Noto Cathedral20/44
Nature21/44
Necropolis of Pantalica22/44
The Italian Academy school building23/44
Accommodation24/44
Loft25/44
The Italian Academy garden26/44
Marzamemi27/44
Accommodation in Siracusa28/44
Visiting Noto Cathedral29/44
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Grapes31/44
Outdoor area in Siracusa32/44
Excursion to Palermo33/44
School gardens34/44
View from garden35/44
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Villa37/44
Accommodation lounge38/44
Vineyard39/44
Alley 40/44
Alley in Siracusa41/44
The Italian Academy reception42/44
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Outdoor lesson at The Italian Academy44/44
Student opinions about The Italian Academy, Siracusa (Sicily)
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Overall school rating of
The Italian Academy, Siracusa (Sicily)
The Italian Academy, Siracusa (Sicily)
40 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
Students 31-49 years (9 ratings)
Students 50+ years (27 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Carsten
67 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Excellent teacher, trilingual and very systematic. Well-organized institute with great support.”
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Course: General Italian - 1 week
Review date: 12. Jan. 2026
David
71 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Great location and very friendly and helpful staff.”
“More could be done in terms of activities. For example, there was a one-hour conversation class that was very good.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: I should have stayed longer.
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Course: General Italian - 1 week
Review date: 10. Dec. 2025
Susanna
62 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Super organized, nice & competent teachers & reception staff! Wonderful location, very friendly all round!”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Top.
Other comments: Keep up the good work - you are doing a great job!
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Course: General Italian - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Dec. 2025
Anne-kett
64 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The school was very good at getting participants to use the language actively in class. Emphasized the use and understanding of the language.”
“For me, there are no negative experiences.”
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Course: General Italian - 4 weeks
Review date: 5. Oct. 2025
Dagmar
66 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The old villa in which the school is housed, with its magnificent large garden.”
“Unfortunately, extensive renovation work forced a move from this villa to a much uglier school building.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: I find this method ideal.
Other comments: The staff is very dedicated and always helpful.
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Course: Private Italian Lessons - 1 week
Review date: 8. Sep. 2025
Günter
73 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The individual lessons (for 2) were well tailored to our wishes, the teacher was very committed and competent.”
“The organisation seemed good. So it was all the more surprising that, with almost a year's notice, they had forgotten that we had been guaranteed morning lessons.”
Petra
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very nice teacher. A beautiful historic building with a great big garden. A quiet place.”
“Nothing.”
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Course: General Italian - 1 week
Review date: 7. Jul. 2025
Manfred
63 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Top teachers, good facilities, great park right next to the school”
“The range of attractive afternoon activities is limited. Guided tours of the old town would be a great opportunity to meet other students.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Top teacher
Other comments: The school should offer better social activities so that students can get to know each other (and other groups) better. Excursions to the surrounding area would be great (since public transportation is somewhat limited).
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Course: General Italian - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. May. 2025
Tove
77 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Nice location, nice administration, good teacher.”
“Poor toilet conditions.
A bit much use of copy of textbook and sometimes difficult to see blackboard.”
A bit much use of copy of textbook and sometimes difficult to see blackboard.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good teaching but too much use of textbook copies.
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Course: General Italian - 1 week
Review date: 20. May. 2025
Petra
59 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The school is in a great location, on historical sites in a wonderful garden. The staff are very friendly and courteous. Friendly teachers who responded to the different levels.”
“I would have liked more speaking lessons to practise my pronunciation more and a little less grammar.”
Insider tip: “No.”
Other comments: No. It would have been nice to have the opportunity to have a coffee, even if you paid a certain amount of money. There was only coffee during the break on the first morning, but then with croissants. Very tasty.
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Course: General Italian - 1 week
Review date: 19. May. 2025
Edith
70 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Good organization, great teacher, good location, good course composition. Good compensation for missed lessons through online lessons.”
“Unfortunately, the afternoon activities almost never took place due to a lack of participants. I would have liked an offer of (paid) excursions in the surrounding area for the weekend, as I was there without a rental car. I had actually expected this according to the website.”
Insider tip: “Visit to the San Giovanni catacombs next door.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Small group lessons with a great teacher.
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Course: General Italian - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Jan. 2025
Martina
44 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I really liked their flexible system! It allowed me to attend even in the low season with fewer students. Since I was the only one at my level, I got one-on-one lessons. The number of lessons varies with group size, so I got fewer lessons but greatly enjoyed and profited from the private teaching.”
“Nothing really. I can‘t say a lot about afternoon activities since less happened in the low season but I liked the ones I participated in.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great!
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Course: Intensive Italian (20 group + 10 individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Dec. 2024
Elisabeth
Overall rating
5.0
“The excellent and likeable teacher. Good quality of teaching.”
“The offers for additional activities were quite intrusive.”
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Course: General Italian - 1 week
Review date: 24. Sep. 2024
Lana
36 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I thought the school had an amazing building and garden. The team was very caring and competent. Thank you!”
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Course: General Italian - 1 week
Review date: 24. Jun. 2024
Kornelia
65 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I really enjoyed the lessons in a very small group. Our teacher was great and took good care of us. Can only recommend the school. I also thought the location was great.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good
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Course: General Italian - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. May. 2024
Kees
51 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very nice people, enthusiastic teacher and a very good reception/organiser. The school is next to the museum and archeological area and offers free tickets to one of these (catacombs). The building is super nice and the large garden is heaven. Syracuse is a very nice city to stay.”
“There were no weaknesses.”
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Course: General Italian - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Apr. 2024
Janet
Overall rating
5.0
“Our teacher made the class fun and it was well organized and paced.”
“The location of our apartment was not ideal. I liked the walk but the neighborhood offered few stores etc.”
Other comments: Thank you to all! We really enjoyed our week there.
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Course: General Italian - 1 week
Review date: 5. Apr. 2024
Mike
50 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The school has a wonderful garden.”
“The first week was a bit too fast for a beginner.”
Insider tip: “Ortigia, of course”
Quality of teaching / language progress: The individual lessons were great.
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Course: Intensive Italian (20 group + 10 individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Mar. 2024
Anne Kristin
57 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Skilled teachers and good location.”
“Could have been more variation in the afternoon activities. Somewhat poor quality in some classrooms.”
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Course: General Italian - 4 weeks
Review date: 27. Nov. 2023
Andrea
59 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The school is located in a beautiful villa, nestled in a large park. The classrooms are well equipped and there is even a school kitchen for the weekly cooking classes. The organisation worked out great.”
“The language level of the participants in my course was very varied.”
Insider tip: “Spending an evening on "La Barca", a cosy boat with a bar and small snacks, docked in the harbour in front of the Grand Hotel in Ortigia.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good teaching material.
Other comments: Small, well-organised language school
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Course: General Italian - 1 week
Review date: 17. Oct. 2023
Elena
64 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Standard Italian course. My level was defined as B2. Too relaxed. I got the impression that the teacher just did not have enough material until the end of the lesson. On the fourth day of the course, after I said and other students supported me that it would be better not only to talk, but also to learn/practice grammar - topics that are not so easy to introduce into speech at this level, we started to look at certain aspects of congiuntivo usage. Nevertheless as I didn't learn a single new word/expression/ grammar use during the wole week, I cancelled the second week of the course. I still don't see a refund for the second week in my account, but maybe it's due to the international transfer.
This is not my first course, I remember with great gratitude and nostalgia the course of Piccola Università in Tropea (A2-B1 level) which once fuelled my interest in Italian, I also enjoyed the course of Solemar Academy in Cefalù (C1) some years ago”
This is not my first course, I remember with great gratitude and nostalgia the course of Piccola Università in Tropea (A2-B1 level) which once fuelled my interest in Italian, I also enjoyed the course of Solemar Academy in Cefalù (C1) some years ago”
Other comments: Cosy school with beautiful garden
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Course: General Italian - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Oct. 2023
Martina
64 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I had very good, good-humoured and highly motivated teachers. The structure of the lessons was consistent and logical, even entirely in Italian. The location of the school is fantastic! The cooking course was a lot of fun.”
“The wine tasting was ridiculous, especially for the price. There was supposed to be "something to eat", but all we got were bread crumbs, fingernail-sized wafer-thin slices of parmesan and a drop of oil. There was one sip of each of three wines. At least the tour was interesting.”
Insider tip: “Visit to the Dan Giovanni Catacombs across the street. Free entry through the school.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Perfectly tailored to me.
Other comments: A lovingly maintained old villa in a lovely park, currently with a little cat that everyone loves living there.
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Course: Intensive Italian (20 group + 10 individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Oct. 2023
Sarka
39 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I had a very flexible teacher who adapted the content exactly to our needs in the group courses. The host family was also excellent.”
“The only thing was that with the individual courses there were two of us - with one student it worked out wonderfully (we were both very diligent), but with the other, the next week, then not (such a personality type) - there I actually would have needed an individual course, as it was too slow for me. That's why I deducted one point.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good
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Course: Intensive Italian (20 group + 10 individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Sep. 2023
Ruth
33 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I had a wonderful week with the school! Julia was an excellent teacher, and the course gave me a good start into the Italian language!”
“Whilst there were some lovely optional activities offered in the evening, they were quite expensive for what they were.”
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Course: General Italian - 1 week
Review date: 24. Jul. 2023
Aoun
54 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The main building of the campus is a historic villa. Also, the entrance is next to Chiesa di San Giovanni.”
“When we sometimes asked to lowering our voice, and we need to close the windows for that.”
Insider tip: “Prepare for the course as much as you can.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Book, materials.
Other comments: Coffee machines, etc
Verified
Course: General Italian - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. May. 2023
Daniela
61 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very personal and super friendly”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Perfect
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Course: Intensive Italian (20 group + 10 individual) - 1 week
Review date: 13. Mar. 2023
Marjaana
75 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The atmosphere and ambience was pleasant. The school was located in a beautiful setting. The teacher was knowledgeable, clear and articulate. The staff was helpful and sympathetic.”
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Course: General Italian - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Oct. 2022
James
40 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“It tried to offer activities but a lot of people did not take advantage of them.”
“As an absolute beginner class we started fast and moved faster so it was hard to figure things out. We did not practice the basic sayings very much which you would think would be something that should be done daily to at least get you saying the basic phrases.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: If you are comfortable with learning language you should be fine. I was a first time outside my main language so it was way too fast for me.
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Course: General Italian - 3 weeks
Review date: 23. Sep. 2022
Deniz
38 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“I liked my teacher and learned from her. I feel more confident to talk in Italian now.”
“Every Monday new students were joining and there were days went to repeating instead of learning new things. I am up for revising but even same exercise sheets were given. There were few teachers absent (probably due to covid) at some point we had 3 different levels (they combined the classes) in the same class.”
Verified
Course: General Italian - 3 weeks
Review date: 16. Aug. 2022
Esther
40 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The school garden is very nice.”
“There were no free afternoon activities during the two weeks of my course.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: In the same group they brought together different levels.
Verified
Course: General Italian - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Aug. 2021
Ratings of The Italian Academy compared to ratings of all schools in Italy
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| Homestay | ||
| Shared flat |
The Italian Academy
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Italian teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at The Italian Academy.
- Year of school foundation
- 1984
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Snack vending machine
Cafeteria
Drink vending machine
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Lounge
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Library
Computer lab
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Free parking
Free water dispenser
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Dry cleaning (paid)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 14
- Number of public PC workstations: 15
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Additional comment about facilities of school
Students enjoy 2 acres of lush Mediterranean gardens with outdoor study areas, and a close walk to the sea and the archaeological sites.
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 12% |
| France | 12% |
| Germany | 11% |
| Spain | 10% |
| England | 9% |
| Brazil | 5% |
| Japan | 5% |
| Switzerland | 3% |
| Turkey | 2% |
| China | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 29% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 25% |
| 25-34 years | 25% |
| 35-50 years | 25% |
| >50 years | 25% |
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 30Adult courses - Throughout the year: 20Junior courses - In summer: 10Junior courses - Throughout the year: 5
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 5Adult courses Throughout the year: 5Junior courses In summer: 2Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Information for all courses offered by The Italian Academy
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €59
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 04 Jan 2026, 06 Jan 2026, 05 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 25 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 02 Jun 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027 - 04 Jan 2027, 06 Jan 2027, 05 Apr 2027, 06 Apr 2027, 25 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 02 Jun 2027, 15 Aug 2027, 08 Dec 2027, 21 Dec 2027 - 31 Dec 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Movie Nights and exchange cultural aperitfs
Adults - Paid activities
- Field trips to 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
- Mt Etna
- Pantalica
- Baroque town of Noto with Wine tasting
Other activities:
- Cooking class with Sicilian Recipes
- Boat tour of Ortigia island with snorkelling in marine reserve
(EUR 70 each)
Accommodation
Private Apartment 
In high demand!
2 ratings Double room, No meals 
Private bathroom
from
€280/ week Show more
Private Apartment
In high demand!
2 ratings
Double room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€280/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 280 | 560 | 840 | 920 | 1150 | 1380 | 1610 | 1680 | 2100 | 2280 | 190 |
| Price in US$ | 324 | 648 | 972 | 1,064 | 1,330 | 1,596 | 1,862 | 1,943 | 2,428 | 2,636 | 220 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 20 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 85
- Dates
- High season dates: 01 May 2026 - 31 Oct 2026
- High season
- High season supplement per week: 140 €
Student reviews about Private Apartment
Anette
"The apartment was very nice and calm in an ancient fisherman's quarter in Ortigia. What could be improved? In the bathroom, the power-socket is loose, it should be fixed. And in the shower room there should be a hook or holder for a towel.
Martina
"I had to fight to get the casa cleaned after a week. This also happened in a very minimalist way! This definitely needs to be improved! There was no vegetable knife and no paring knife. The rack on which the dishes were supposed to dry was totally rusted. I was very positively surprised by the bed: a very good mattress and a good pillow. The best thing is the terrace: nice and big, with a big table, shady and quiet, although located in the middle of the city. However, some of the chairs urgently need to be replaced, also in front of the house. Despite everything, I would take Villa Limone and especially Casa Figue d'India again any time!
Homestay
5 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€320/ week Show more
Homestay
5 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€320/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 320 | 640 | 960 | 1240 | 1550 | 1860 | 2170 | 2400 | 3000 | 3480 | 290 |
| Price in US$ | 370 | 740 | 1,110 | 1,434 | 1,792 | 2,151 | 2,509 | 2,775 | 3,469 | 4,024 | 336 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 16
No extra nights bookable
Student reviews about Homestay
David
"The building was a bit of a maze, but the hosts were charming and made me feel right at home.
Martina
"Stefania
Sophie
"The keys to the outdoor garbage cans and the instructions for the capricious boiler must be left with the tenant.
Student Residence Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€150/ week Show more
Student Residence
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€150/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1800 | 150 | 60 |
| Price in US$ | 2,081 | 174 | 70 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 12 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Saturday
- Check-out
- Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- One-time fee
- The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 60€.
- Price extra night
- €40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 25 minutes walking.
- Includes
- Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 70
Questions and answers about The Italian Academy
I would like to do Italian course and I am 74 years old. Is that possible?
“Yes, students of all ages are welcome. You can see a list of student ages on the school page under the heading 'School' --> 'Student age/nationality'. ”
Robin Rebecca Pietersma, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 28, 2023
Do you have any tips regarding renting a bike? I am staying in Ortigia.
“There are a couple of options near Ortigia: Bike Rental Siracusa, Siracusa Tour Bike.”
Melania Notarrigo, Course Coordinator from The Italian Academy - Feb 24, 2023
I am looking to book a 1-2 week Italian course in Siracusa in July 2022. I am seeking semi-intensive learning with cultural experiences (walking, cooking, day trips...).
“The Italian Academy in Siracusa can offer a general Italian course with 20 lessons per week from Monday to Friday. They offer weekly activities like cooking classes and excursions to nearby areas, but they don't have a fixed activity schedule, as these activities may be subject to change due to weather, students' interests etc.
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Melania Notarrigo, Customer Care coordinator from The Italian Academy, Siracusa - May 19, 2022
FAQ about The Italian Academy, Siracusa (Sicily)
What is the best price for a course at The Italian Academy, Siracusa (Sicily)?
“Italian courses at The Italian Academy start at 171 € for a General Italian: Long Term course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the most popular accommodation offered by Italian Academy?
“The accommodation Private Apartment is the most popular among all our clients of Italian Academy”
What is the number of students per class at Italian Academy?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Italian Academy varies from 1 (Private Italian Lessons) to 9 students (General Italian)”
Which countries are students of The Italian Academy from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at The Italian Academy comes from USA with a 12% representation, followed by students from France (12%) and Germany (11%).”
Terms of The Italian Academy
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- The Academy SRL | Tax registration ID: IT00731730891
Visa Documents
Nationals from United Kingdom do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 25 €
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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This course complements the General Italian group classes with 10 afternoon one-to-one private lessons with highly qualified and experienced native language instructors. Follow a personalised study path and achieve your study objectives.
NOTE: The afternoon private lessons for the Intensive course can be 1-to-1 or 2-to-1.