Sant'Anna Institute Sorrento Lingue
Via Marina Grande 16, Sorrento, 80067, Italy
Sant'Anna Institute Sorrento Lingue
SAnt'Anna Institute offers individual and group Italian language courses, as well as tailor-made programs for students with particular requirements (e.g. preparation for enrolment at an Italian university, Italian for business… ). online Italian lessons, cultural courses (e.g. cookery, ceramics, literature, art… ), and teacher training programs, all in the friendly, sun-kissed town of Sorrento.
As well as traditional classroom methods of education, SASL offers all students the chance to put their knowledge into practice through full immersion in an Italian environment. We consider constant contact with mother –tongue speakers to be of vital importance for a true understanding of our language and customs.
Our students’ training includes constant assessment of the level of learning, using tests and exams to check progress, feedback sessions, and actual level achieved. Once the course is over, we will provide students with a certificate of attendance and instructions so that they can carry on their studies on their own.
Consists of a standard 20 group lesson hours per week, from 09:00 until 12.40.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
You can choose from the following class times:
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Maximum | 12 students |
Age range | 18 years old and older |
Sant'Anna institute - Sorrento Lingue has over 20 years of experience coordinating study abroad programs and with hosting Faculty-Led Study Abroad Programs. The institute is housed in a stately structure on the cliffs of Sorrento, overlooking the quaint fishing port of Marina Grande. A friendly, nurturing staff; spacious classrooms with views of the sea; lush gardens; and a continuous cross-cultural exchange make Sorrento Lingue an unforgettable learning environment.
Sant'Anna Institute Sorrento Lingue has a reputation for excellence in language instruction, and also offers a wide range of university courses taught by highly qualified, English speaking adjunct faculty.
Students of Sant'Anna Institute Sorrento Lingue enjoy:
· Free internet access (via student computer lab and wireless access)
· Language Lab
· Administrative assistance with visas and permits of stay in Italy
· Sant'Anna Institute discount card for special discounts in shops, bars, and restaurants
· 24hr emergency assistance
· Orientation Tour of Sorrento
· Culture Shock and Re-Entry Materials
· Healthcare referrals
We can also organize:
· Accommodation in homestays or apartments
· Airport transfers
· Group or private excursions guides to Capri, Naples, Positano, Amalfi, Ravello, Paestum, Pompei, Herculaneum and Rome and more!
· Tandem exchange
· Cell phone rental
The nationality and age mix at Sant'Anna Institute Sorrento Lingue varies over different time periods, courses and levels.
SASL does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Sorrento is situated on the west coast of Italy, twenty miles south of the city of Naples, on the spectacular Sorrento Peninsula. Perched atop hundred-foot cliffs that face the Gulf of Naples, Sorrento is within sight of rugged snow-capped mountains, emerald waters, black sand beaches, cliff-hanging villages, and the world’s best-known volcano. Within easy reach of Sorrento are the stunning islands of Capri and Ischia, the Baroque splendor of Naples, the amazing Amalfi Coast, the majestic Greek temples at Paestum, the historic Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and of course, Mount Vesuvius. The National Archaeological Museum in Naples houses perhaps the world’s greatest collection of Roman antiquities.
Sorrento is:
· A safe, walkable and picturesque center of international tourism with an international population
· A small town yet with a cosmopolitan feel
· Friendly, gracious people; southern hospitality, Italian style
· Elegant hotels and quaint, family-owned restaurants
· Bustling shopping streets and quiet, stone-paved alleyways
· A mild, sun-drenched Mediterranean climate
· Culinary traditions based on the fruit of the sea, and on locally grown produce
· Streets lined with lemon and orange trees; hillsides covered with olive groves and vineyards
· A meeting place for artists, writers, musicians, architects, philosophers, poets and religious figures from around the globe.
· Home to some of the best pizza and gelato you will find anywhere
· The ideal location for the adventurous student who would like to experience the ‘other Italy’.
I had a total of 15 lessons: 10 in the morning, where we were two participants, and 5 lessons of individual teaching in the afternoon. It was good teaching that suited my level.
I was well prepared thanks to the 4 week online course at Babbel. Therefore I was very pleased to be placed in the class at the higher level out of the two classes. The other participant and I were at roughly the same level, and the teachers were good at giving us the challenges we needed.
The individual teaching in the afternoon was a really good opportunity to work with precisely what I needed.
One of the teachers was absolutely fantastic and educational, the other was also good, whereas the third was a bit more routine.
All in all I was very satisfied with the course. Even though it only lasted a week, I actually felt able to communicate more freely in Italian when I went out on my own.
I was generally satisfied with the home stay. The family was friendly, but busy and not particularly interested in talking to me. But it was ok.
I I had a very decent accommodation in a resident's apartment, 20-25 minutes walk from the institute, through the city centre.
After the morning welcome , the first day, we were divided into classes of different levels ( 3 to 5 students per class)
All the teachers were kind, patient, stimulating and attentive.
I did appreciate the activities which were proposed during the first week, but there were less activities for the second week...
I liked the level of the courses. I found that it allowed me to make good progress in two weeks. I wish I had stayed longer.
I don't have any negative criticism.
The teachers were very experienced and well trained in their area of expertise. The more I think about it, the more I appreciate their expertise. In particular, Armando had a sense of humor but was also serious in his expectations of the students. I must say that I would have liked to have focused more on speaking in the passage prossimo, which is more within my comfort zone and we did begin each day with that by speaking about what we did the previous day in our free time. However, he also introduced additional verb tenses which I was less familiar with and therefore had to work a little harder with respect to studying after class and I was expecting a more relaxed vacation type experience. This was like taking a college course which is fine because this is the only way to make progress in learning the language.
I my free time I was able to do all of the things that I had hoped to do. My accommodations at the Palazzo Marziale were outstanding (I have stayed there several years ago) and the entire staff was friendly, spoke English fluently and made me feel at home.
I short, my trip could not have been better. I only wish that the flight from NY to Rome was not so long.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Italian in Sorrento. These homes are often between 5 - 35 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 40 € when you register.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Sorrento based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.
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