Italian language programs
Universities and Colleges have two possibilities in co-operating with DA SIENA for Italian language courses:
a) The students can be placed in DA SIENA INTERNATIONAL CLASSES (min.5 - max. 12 students per class – lessons are 60 minutes) together with other students coming from all over the world and with the same level of knowledge of Italian language. At the beginning of the program DA SIENA teachers will evaluate the students’ level with a placement test in written and a short interview.
The students follow the DA SIENA LANGUAGE SYLLABI that have been studied according to PLIDA (Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri) framework and the Framework of Modern Language edited by the European Council of Modern Languages. For the recognition of the Societą Dante Alighieri, the Siena Committee, and PLIDA Certification please see attachment.
During their course the students take quick tests at the end of each week of the course. A mid-term and a final exams are also given in agreement with the Language Department of the Foreign Institutions and the Director of the Program.
b) The students have Italian language lessons by themselves according to the number of hours of lessons previously agreed with the University. The classes are formed by the Language Department before the arrival of the students. The University and/or College Department agrees with DA SIENA on a syllabus at one or more levels. The DA SIENA teachers follow the approved syllabus/i and administer quick tests, as well as mid-term, and final examinations.
Syllabi area
History and economy
Sociology and Anthropology
Performing arts
Italian and western literature
Urban planning and landscape architecture
Culinary, dietlogy and nutrition
Archaeology and figurative arts
History of religions and philosophy
Linguistics and glottodidactics
Latin language and culture
For receiving more details about the internal syllabi, please contact The Director of Studies at ufficioricerca@dantealighieri.com
Study abroad customized programs
Customized to meet your needs, programs are high quality, custom-designed group study and tours for participants 18 years or older. Each program is developed to meet the specific needs of and it can be tailored to various language levels as well as topic interest. They can coincide with school's or University's schedule and syllabi. The supportive classroom environment helps students improve their Italian language fluency and learn about Italian culture. Educational field trips and sightseeing tours are customized to fulfil group's requirements and meet the interests of participants .
We are happy to work with faculty in designing innovative short and long term Study Abroad Programs creating customized syllabi and assisting in the development of inter, or cross disciplinary programs. We also assist faculty in internationalizing their courses by imbedding weeklong onsite lectures in SIENA scheduled during, or at completion of a course.
For additional details about a customized Study Abroad Program in Siena, please contact us
Universities and Colleges have two possibilities in co-operating with DA SIENA for Italian language courses:
a) The students can be placed in DA SIENA INTERNATIONAL CLASSES (min.5 - max. 12 students per class – lessons are 60 minutes) together with other students coming from all over the world and with the same level of knowledge of Italian language. At the beginning of the program DA SIENA teachers will evaluate the students’ level with a placement test in written and a short interview.
The students follow the DA SIENA LANGUAGE SYLLABI that have been studied according to PLIDA (Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri) framework and the Framework of Modern Language edited by the European Council of Modern Languages. For the recognition of the Societą Dante Alighieri, the Siena Committee, and PLIDA Certification please see attachment.
During their course the students take quick tests at the end of each week of the course. A mid-term and a final exams are also given in agreement with the Language Department of the Foreign Institutions and the Director of the Program.
b) The students have Italian language lessons by themselves according to the number of hours of lessons previously agreed with the University. The classes are formed by the Language Department before the arrival of the students. The University and/or College Department agrees with DA SIENA on a syllabus at one or more levels. The DA SIENA teachers follow the approved syllabus/i and administer quick tests, as well as mid-term, and final examinations.
Syllabi area
History and economy
Sociology and Anthropology
Performing arts
Italian and western literature
Urban planning and landscape architecture
Culinary, dietlogy and nutrition
Archaeology and figurative arts
History of religions and philosophy
Linguistics and glottodidactics
Latin language and culture
For receiving more details about the internal syllabi, please contact The Director of Studies at ufficioricerca@dantealighieri.com
Study abroad customized programs
Customized to meet your needs, programs are high quality, custom-designed group study and tours for participants 18 years or older. Each program is developed to meet the specific needs of and it can be tailored to various language levels as well as topic interest. They can coincide with school's or University's schedule and syllabi. The supportive classroom environment helps students improve their Italian language fluency and learn about Italian culture. Educational field trips and sightseeing tours are customized to fulfil group's requirements and meet the interests of participants .
We are happy to work with faculty in designing innovative short and long term Study Abroad Programs creating customized syllabi and assisting in the development of inter, or cross disciplinary programs. We also assist faculty in internationalizing their courses by imbedding weeklong onsite lectures in SIENA scheduled during, or at completion of a course.
For additional details about a customized Study Abroad Program in Siena, please contact us