Tropea is one of the most beautiful cities of Calabria. It is located in the south of the Tyrrhenian coast. The virgin white sand beaches between small grottos are interrupted by valleys and hills full of fruit trees, onion fields, Mediterranean vegetables and other plants. In addition to the clean and uncontaminated sea, the same city offers a fascinating historical and artistic profile, thanks to its aristocratic houses with impressive entrances with frescos of important artists and diverse old churches. The school is located in the historical center of Tropea, the Palazzo Barons, constructed in the 14th century, and has a reception, three areas of classes, a reading room, and room with access to the Internet and a secretariat room. The school is surrounded by old palaces and churches.

Villa Dante School offers lodging in shared and private apartments. Students apartments are available near the school and the beach. All of the have kitchen, a room, bath and balcony. There is alternative lodging in single or double rooms.

There are five levels in small groups from 3 to 5 students. The teaching method concentrates in the conversation and is complemented with grammar, Italian culture and Literature. Students learn to listen, speak, read and write. The objective is that the students learn Italian by seeing their improvements. The first day the students take a test to determine their level, so that the learning groups are homogenous.

Tropea is one of the most popular holidays places of Italy, offers white sand beaches and opportunities to practice diverse sports. The Italian courses can be combined with sailing, surfing or diving courses. Villa Dante School organizes excursions to the famous "Costa degli Dei", to the National Museum of Reggio Calabria, to Taormina, to the Etna volcano, Eolie islands and to other wonderful landscapes.

Villa Dante
Via Aragona 3
Tropea
Tel: +39 0963 607248
Fax: +39 0963 607248
Email: info@studioitaliano.it
Web: www.villadanteschool.com