Language school Rome, International House - Dilit

School

The school has 30 years of experience in Italian language courses and is officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education. It offers Italian language courses for international students and a teacher training programme. It is near Rome’s Termini railway station, allowing you to visit any area easily. The school is located in a four–storey building with 11 light and spacious classrooms and has a great view over the trees and the beautiful surrounding buildings. During the high season, 15 other classrooms are available in another nearby building. It has many social areas with snackbars, a language laboratory, a video room, and a computer room with free Internet access.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons/week: 20 of 55 minutes
Duration of course: 2 to 36 weeks
Levels: beginner to advanced
Students/class: 5 to 15 students
Minimum age: 16
Daily schedule: 9:00 to 13:00 or 14:00 to 18:00 in high season
Combined course
Lessons/week: 20 + 10 of 55 minutes
(20 in group and 10 private)
Duration of course: 2 to 24 weeks
Levels: beginner to advanced
Daily schedule: 9:00 to 13:00 or 14:00 to 16:00
Details: see Standard course
CILS certificate training course (optional)
Duration of the course: 6 weeks
Levels: Lower intermediate to advanced
Students /class: 5 to10 students
Minimum age: 16
Daily schedule: 14:00 to 16:00
Optional courses (photography, Italian cinematography, Roman archaeology, Italian opera history)
Duration of course: 4 weeks
Students/class: 5 to 10 students

Accommodation

Host family
You will stay in a single or double room without meals. Our families are carefully chosen by our partner school. You can choose from the standard and standard Plus options for more comfort or a more central location in the city. Families offer an excellent environment for practising the language and developing a deeper understanding of Roman culture.
Shared apartments
An ideal option if you want to enjoy total independence. You will stay in a single or double room and will share the kitchen, bathroom, and living room with other students. As with the host families, the school offers a “plus” formula if you want more comfort.
A bed-and-breakfast option is also available, depending on your requirements and your budget.

Leisure

The school offers several cultural activities that will enhance your language skills. From Italian cooking to Roman archaeology, many seminars and workshops are available. A programme of social activities is also offered to help you make contact and share your experiences with other students. For instance, a traditional spaghettata is organized on Fridays. Excursions are also scheduled, letting you discover the wide range of interesting sites in Rome and its surroundings.