Description
In the city of Padua is located one of the oldest and
most famous Universities (from the 13th century). Here
ancient and modern stand side by side: one can admire
ancient masterpieces like the Roman Arena, the Scrovegni
Chapel, with frescos by Giotto, Saint Anthony's Basilica,
Saint Justina's Basilica, the Augustinian church of the
Eremitani, and the Pedrocchi Café. Completing the
picture are the beautiful squares of the old city, surrounded
by typical arcades and separated by the impressive Palazzo
della Ragione. From Padua, one can easily travel to other
important cities such as Venice, Verona, Vicenza, Treviso
and Bologna. The school is in the historical center of
the city.
Lodging
The school offers the following options: single room
with bath and kitchen to share with other students or
a family; single room with half board, single room with
pension, studio and hotels.
Academics
Courses are divided in four levels: elementary, intermediate,
advanced and superior. First of all the students with
grammar knowledge take a written exam to determine their
level. At the end of the course the students take another
one to see if they have learned and receive an attendance
certificate. For the oral examination in the fourth
course, the students must prepare a thesis on a subject
chosen with the teacher (custom, history, arts, etc.),
and the written exam is prepared with the materials
of the course. After this exam a diploma is received.
Activities
The school organizes lectures, projections of films,
guided visits to the neighbouring cities.
