Grants for Italian language courses in Calabria -the Calabrian Higher Institute of International Politics issues grants – of total and partial coverage – for students who come from the Institute’s partnered countries and Pythagorical cities for its Italian language and culture full immersion courses, an innovative method which permits each student to develop communication skills without ignoring language structure.
Furthermore, ISCaPI is an authorized Centre of the CELI Examination (General Italian) and CIC (Business Italian) of the Centro per la Valutazione e la Certificazione Linguistica dell’Università per Stranieri di Perugia.
The grants issued by ISCaPI include: the participation in the Italian language and culture full immersion course, meals and accommodation for 4 weeks in Calabria, use of course material, extra-curricular activities.
Our Method
Our Method
Our teaching method is structured in a way which allows the development of communicative skills without ignoring the grammatical structures..
Through the full immersion method the courses are organized in classroom lessons, with additional hours dedicated to cultural and didactic courses of study, divided into thematic areas and personalized for the needs of each student.
A teacher will receive students two afternoons a week by appointment for any explanations or clarifications with regards to the program being carried out during the lessons.
The starting day of the course is dedicated to an entry test which establishes the student’s level.
Following the test results, the student is placed into the appropriate group and level.
The groups are composed of 9 to 15 students in order to ensure a more personalized study.
The Full Immersion Italian Language courses are organized in three levels based on the Common European Framework of Reference for modern languages of the Council of Europe, 2001.
Buddy Programme
Each student will have a “Buddy”, a person who is at their disposal for any need.
Elementary Course (CEFR – A1/A2)
Elementary Course (CEFR – A1/A2)
The course is aimed at students who have never studied the Italian language and who wish to learn the preliminary notions of the language and the basics of the language used in informal contexts of everyday life and work.
Intermediate Course (Livelo QCER - B1/B2)
Intermediate Course (Livello QCER - B1/B2)
The Intermediate Course is aimed at improving one’s knowledge of vocabulary and language structure which is more demanding.
Advanced Course (CEFR – C1/C2)
IlThe programme is focused on improving one’s communicative and dialogue skills.
The direct contact with native-speaking professors, as well as participating in activities connected to the course, allows the student to improve his or her knowledge of Italian vocabulary and pronunciation in a stimulating, unique, practical, and fun context.
Certificates and Examinations
Certificates and Examinations
At the end of the course, ISCaPI will issue a Certificate of Attendance to each student who attends a 4-week course.
Examinations
Certificate of Knowledge of the Italian Language – CELI
The CELI examinations evaluate the general Italian language skills of the candidate, therefore his or her knowledge of the language regarding social interaction also in study and work environments.
There are 5 levels of the CELI examination: from elementary to advanced; an advanced level is an excellent speaker of the CELI 5 level. The definition of the CELI exam levels is based on the know-how skills defined in the Common European Framework of Reference for Modern Languages.
Certification of Business Italian / CIC
The CIC examination is held every June. There are two levels: intermediate and advanced.
The CIC exams deal with the typical language and activities in the Italian work environment, in particular in companies and organizations. Even though the topics and contents are always focused on economic and business interests, it is not required that the candidate have any knowledge of specific technical fields.
Cultural Courses of Study
Cultural Courses of Study
Red Course of Study – Mediterranean Cuisine
This course of study is aimed at theoretical and practical learning of the main principles of the Mediterranean diet such as, pasta, bread, pizza; the course ends with a dinner of what has been learnt. The course is organized in collaboration with Coldiretti Calabria, which guarantees the quality in the didactics, as well as the quality of the products used.Yellow Course of Study – Arts and Crafts
A practical course held by the local craftsmen “Maestros” and in collaboration with “Confartigianato”, association of arts and crafts. During the lessons, each student will create a work of art to keep and take with them as a souvenir of their experience. The creations of each student are for them to keep and take with them at the end of the course.
Blue Course of Study – Visual Arts >
The students will create their own work of art and can take it home as a souvenir of the experience. Visits at Museums and Art Galleries of the area are provided. Analysis of film history and of local experimental experience of the field are also organized.
Green Course of Study – Local sustainable development
Naturalistic and cultural course organized in collaboration with UNESCO Calabria. Various excursions in the Sila National Park will be organized with expert guides.
Special Course of Study – Events
Percorso dedicato alla conoscenza delle tradizioni del Borgo della sapienza attraverso gli eventi e le manifestazioni che si svolgeranno nel territorio durante il periodo di permanenza
Academic Calendar
Lessons are held from Monday to Friday. Due to some organizational needs, lessons may be held on Saturday mornings.Furthermore, intensive courses - for all levels - have a duration of 3 weeks, while standard courses have a duration of 4 weeks.
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
Scholarship Includes– Course, Certificate of attendance, Accommodation, meals, use of school facilities/internet, social activities, course material, textbook, transfer from and to airport/railway .
Scholarship does not include ourse Enrolment Fee (€60,00), Bank charges, Insurance, and other fees not expressly mentioned under the title “Fees Include”
Enrolment – In order to enrol, it is necessary to complete the application form online, pay the enrolment fee €60,00 and send a copy of the round trip ticket to the following e-mail address: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Course Changes Course level: If you wish to change your level, you must consult the ISCaPI Didactic Coordinator. Minimum numbers: ISCaPI reserves the right to offer an alternative course of equal value in the event of insufficient applications for a course.
Visto per studenti Western European citizens do not require a visa to enter Italy, if they do not plan to stay longer than 90 days. Citizens of other countries should contact their nearest Italian Embassy or Consulate to check the details regarding entry permits. Our Certificate of Enrolment fulfils one of the requirements to obtain a visa. In order to obtain our Certificate of Enrolment, the student must pay the total fee in advance. After the certificate has been issued, it is not possible to cancel or change dates without the original certificate of enrolment sent back to ISCaPI. Once you have obtained a visa, in the event that you shouldn’t attend the course, no refund will be given. In the event of serious matters, it is possible to obtain a voucher which can be given to someone else and is valid for 12 months starting from the date of issue. The shipping expenses of the certificate via courier or posta celere are covered by the student. ISCaPI will communicate to the authorities the names of the students who have been issued a certificate for the visa request and who have been absent for more than 2 days without informing the ISCaPI Secretary Office.
Public Holidays No lessons will take place on public holidays as indicated in the Course Calendar.
Responsibility ISCaPI reserves the right to exclude a student from the school or accommodation if their behaviour is detrimental to the school or other students. In such cases, ISCaPI is under no obligation to make any refund or cover any expenses brought about by this behaviour. ISCaPI is not liable for the loss, damage or injury to persons or property.
Insurance Students are insured only within school premises. We advise students to take out medical and personal insurance before leaving their home country.
Personal Data Once the student signs the enrolment form where he or she accepts the present terms and conditions, the student also authorizes ISCaPI the use of his or her personal data Italian law in force. For more info please visit the webpage “Treatment of Personal Data” of ISCaPI.
Accommodation IBooking service at the lodging is free of charge and ISCaPI is not responsible for the relationship between the student and landlord.Any damages to the homes must be dealt directly with the landlord. In the lodging booked by ISCaPI, the student must behave in a correct manner without disturbing neighbours and other housemates. Lodging is strictly personal and the presence of any guests must be dealt directly with the landlord.
Variations - The programmes shown in our web-site or brochures are indicative. Dates, times, content of courses may be altered at any time. The revised schedule will be given to the students upon their arrival.
