Academic Overview

School: Local language institute

Course Hours: 40 Hours of Italian Language & Culture

Italian Language & Conversation: Students are broken up by levels and attend Italian language and conversation classes Monday – Friday in the mornings. The courses focus on developing Italian communication skills by simulating real-life situations through interactive class activities that include writing, oral expression, film, music, food, and literature.

> Italian levels 1 through AP/IB

> 5-15 Students per Class

> Certified native instructors with advanced teaching degrees

Cultural Leadership Enrichment

SPI offers a unique cultural leadership enrichment component for our European programs. This component is geared toward connecting students with their local surroundings and language while engaging them in skill-building exercises. We incorporate unique activities, excursions, and daily group discussions with a focus on team-building, leadership, personal growth, travel skills and cultural awareness.

> SPI Leadership Building Seminars

> European Travel Skills Workshop

> Exchanges with Italian locals

> Italian Culinary Experiences