Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Rome

Dolce Vita Program

• Language level – any,
• The educational period is two weeks.

The program is named after a phrase from the cult film by Federico Fellini, filmed in Rome. It translates as "sweet life", fully embodying the everyday life of Italians. The course was originally conceived for students over 50 years old, but due to the high success rate, it is now available to all students.

The two-week curriculum includes Italian lessons in the morning, excursions and leisure activities in the afternoon and evening. During their stay in Italy, students will be able to participate in activities such as:

• Walk through the famous market of Campo dei Fiori,
• Dolce Vita Film Presentation,
• Capitoline Museums,
• Walk around the Trevi Fountain,
• Traditional Roman dinner,
• Walk through La Roma di Federico Fellini and wine tasting,
• Day trip to Castel Gandolfo,
• Vatican Museums,
• The Colosseum and the Roman Forum.

Each week, students will participate in 20 language classes focused on improving speaking fluency, reading, writing, and listening skills. Thanks to immersion in the language environment, students learn the academic material more effectively, use the Italian language more actively in everyday activities.

Semester Italian Language Course

• Language level – any,
• The duration of education is 18 weeks.

The course includes everything that an international student is looking for: living for a few months in Italy, immersing yourself in Italian culture, participating in language and cultural courses, and gaining the experience of studying in Italy with a certificate! The program is particularly suitable for beginners in learning Italian, as well as for participants with an intermediate level of knowledge.

Classes are held from Monday to Friday and include:

• 16 weeks of intensive Italian course, four lessons per day;
• Preparation for the Italian Diploma Exam – 40 lessons;
• Two weeks of courses in culture (history of art, literature, fashion) — 20 lessons.

For the last four weeks, students will participate in the preparatory course for the Firenze Accademia Italiana di Lingua – AIL Italian Diploma Exam. The exam coincides with the last day of school, and the diploma will be sent to the student upon his return home.

Year Italian Language Course

• Language level – A1-A2,
• The duration of education is 32 weeks.

This long-term course is ideal for students who are just starting to learn Italian. The 32-week curriculum will provide a smooth, gradual mastery of important theory, the development of the main aspects of linguistics: reading and writing skills, knowledge of grammar and vocabulary, the ability to speak and perceive the language by listening. Under the guidance of faculty, students are taught in small classes, complementing the classroom educational experience with regular participation in campus and out of campus activities.

Upon completion of the program, students can take a language exam and receive a certified diploma.

Preparation Courses for the AIL Italian Language Exam 

• Language level – from A1 to C1,
• The educational period is four weeks.

The school serves as an examination centre for the Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL) and organises preparation courses for the Firenze exams. Depending on the level of the exam a student is taking, different types of courses are offered.

The program combines an intensive Italian course with four Italian lessons per day, with a set of two additional group lessons daily. Additional classes are devoted to special preparation for the exam, offering the study of the test system through exercises from practical exams, classroom activities and group tasks.

Classes take place from Monday to Friday in classes of up to 14 students. Textbooks and materials used for practice, as well as exam fees, are included in the tuition fees.

Giro d'Italia: Travel to Italy with language learning

• Language level – any,
• The educational period is from two to five weeks.

The educational program of travel in Italy is implemented thanks to the extensive network of Scuola Leonardo da Vinci schools located in five cities: Milan, Rome, Florence, Turin and Viareggio. Students can choose the most suitable duration of study for themselves - you can spend one week in one city.

The course includes 20 Italian lessons per week, in which students will improve their reading and writing skills, their ability to speak and listen to the Italian language. Through regular communication with native speakers, participation in extracurricular activities and excursions, students effectively improve their language level.

Preparatory Course for Fashion & Design Academies in Italy

The preparation course is designed for students wishing to attend Italian fashion and design academies such as NABA, Domus Academy, Istituto Marangoni, Polimoda, UptoDate Fashion Academy, Istituto Europeo di Design and others. The goal of the program is to help students develop the skills and knowledge necessary to attend classes at a higher institution and to facilitate the entrance exam.

To participate in this program, the student must have a very good knowledge of Italian (Intermediate level B1 and above).

The curriculum focuses on the specific vocabulary and cultural background required to attend a fashion and design course in Italy and includes an introduction to the history of art, design and fashion. Classes are taught by highly qualified teachers with many years of experience in the industry.

Professional Courses in Fashion

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• The teducational period is two weeks.

The Intensive Fashion and Italian Language Course is a two-week study program during which students will study in two parallel areas. Every week they will have four Italian lessons in the morning, four hours of practical classes in the afternoon. All classes take place at the Accademia Costume e Moda (ACM), the Roman Academy of Costume and Fashion.

During the two-week course, ACM teachers guide students through intensive education designed to help them create a product or original model on their own. Areas covered by the course include:

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• Design, modeling and prototyping of bags, shoes;
• Costume for performing arts;
• Communications, Public Relations and External Relations;
• Introduction to Fashion Design;
• Fashion Portfolio;
• Fashion pattern.

Along with specialized classes, the school offers Italian lessons, in which students improve their communication skills by working with people from all over the world under the guidance of professional linguists in a stimulating, relaxed and fun environment.

Students also have access to a specialized course "Costume, Fashion, Makeup", which implies advanced training. Over the course of 10 weeks, students gain professional knowledge in one of the areas offered by the course.

Italian Language and Culture

• Language level – from B1;
• Start dates are every Monday;
• The duration of the educational course is from one week.

This program is recommended for international students who have a sufficiently high level of Italian and, in addition to improving their level, would like to immerse themselves in the study of the culture, history, customs of Italy.

The course curriculum includes 20 language lessons and five lessons in history, culture, economics and society per week + one additional lesson is held every day covering a wide range of topics and activities related to art, culture, history, folklore and the media, with a focus on the economic, social and political situation of contemporary Italy. Teachers lead small groups of 14 students, giving each of them individual attention.

Italian Evening Courses

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• Language level – any,
• The educational period is from eight weeks.

The evening Italian course is perfect for students who want to combine improving their language level with work and/or study. The curriculum implies visiting school twice a week with a duration of classes up to an hour and a half.

Lessons take place in groups of up to 14 people and focus on the basic needs of each of them, whether it is learning the basics of the Italian language and more complex topics.

Fine Arts Courses

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• The duration of education is from one week.

The Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Rome campus hosts a fine arts course that will give students an introduction and basic education to test their artistic abilities. The program is designed for people who are trying their hand at drawing and painting for the first time. The curriculum is divided into two modules: the first is focused on the techniques and rules of graphic drawing, the second examines in detail the theory and practice of color.