Practical Language Learning
- 40 hours — Conversational Italian and Culture
- 12 hours — Thematic Cultural Workshops
- Certificate of Completion — 52 Academic Hours
The curriculum focuses on practical communication, cultural literacy, and real-world interaction. Students strengthen their spoken Italian while developing a deeper understanding of the historical, artistic, and social foundations of contemporary Italy.
Workshops provide academic preparation for field experiences, offering structured context on Renaissance art, Italian social rituals, gastronomy, and regional traditions.
Educational Experiences Included
Learning extends beyond the classroom through guided cultural visits and experiential activities:
- Florence & Uffizi Gallery — Renaissance immersion
- Lucca Historic Centre — urban culture and heritage
- Tuscan Vineyard Experience — wine traditions and rural landscape
- Traditional Pasta-Making Cooking Class
Each visit is academically framed and connected to workshop content, ensuring meaningful cultural understanding rather than passive tourism.
A Fully Integrated Cultural Programme
The Summer School follows a carefully designed progression across three thematic weeks:
Week 1 — Italian Identity, Art and Culture
Foundations of Italian history and artistic heritage, culminating in the Florence and Uffizi educational visit.
Week 2 — Italian Lifestyle & Urban Culture
Exploration of social customs, daily life, and contemporary culture, including the Lucca experience and aperitivo traditions.
Week 3 — Italian Gastronomy and Wines
Discovery of regional cuisine and wine culture through workshops, cooking class, and vineyard visit.
A Balanced Summer Experience
The programme combines academic rigour with cultural immersion:
- Morning language instruction
- Afternoon thematic workshops
- Guided educational visits
- Structured social activities in Pisa
- Optional independent weekend travel
Participants enjoy the safety, beauty, and vitality of Pisa — a historic university city with an international atmosphere and strategic access to Florence, the Tuscan coast, and major cultural destinations.
What Is Included
- 52 academic hours of instruction
- All listed educational visits and learning experiences
- Thematic cultural workshops
- Weekly structured social activities
- Graduation ceremony and farewell aperitivo
- Professional group photos in Piazza dei Miracoli
- Official Certificate of Completion
Accommodation not included
Optional weekend trips not included