AmeriSpan - Study Italian in Lugano, Switzerland

  Switzerland

Lugano

Term: Throughout the year 

Description: Located in the Italian-speaking, southernmost tip of Switzerland, on the shores of the lake of the same name, Lugano is a charming city. Since it is south of the Alps, in the foothills, it is warmer than much of the country, offering a subtropical climate and a Mediterranean atmosphere.

From the alpine valleys, the road runs down to the traffic-free historic city center with its narrow streets and magnificent buildings in the Lombardic style. Lugano abounds with small cafes, piazzas, palazzos, exclusive museums, parks, villas and religious buildings, including the Cathedral of San Lorenzo.

The promenade runs along the lakeshore and creates a wonderful setting. The atmosphere of the city is Italian and it clearly reflects the flavor of that country in its food and language. During spring, the area is in full bloom with fig and olive trees, pomegranates and myrtle.

The city has an excellent reputation as a cultural center, it hosts many international art exhibitions, high profile concerts and special celebrations. The pleasant summers on the shores of lake draw many international visitors to the area.

School Facilities: Located in the centre of Lugano, the school is housed in a well-equipped building with all the latest facilities. It offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with 5 classrooms. It also has a social area for students to relax, with a small bar area which offers refreshments and snacks. Other facilities include, video, OHP, library, study centre with 10 computers, e-mail and Internet access.

Participants: The school has an international mixture of students, most are European. Other - The school prepares students for the internationally recognised suite of exams of lUniversità per stranieri di Siena (CILS).

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Options (extra cost):
- Airport pick-up in Lugano
- One-on-one classes

Experience Required: no

AmeriSpan Study Abroad's Mission Statement: Our mantra is "Every Language, Every Culture, Everywhere." AmeriSpan Study Abroad has over 15 years experience and over 30,000 past participants. Our staff has three passions: language, culture, and travel. Individually and as a group, we have accumulated experiences and knowledge related to these passions. AmeriSpan's staff has traveled to more than 65 countries, every continent except Antarctica, speak 10 languages, and we are happy to share this enormous amount of relevant knowledge with you. Every staff member has studied and/or lived abroad for extended periods of time. We are neither a language school nor a travel agent, we're a hybrid of the two: a language travel organization. AmeriSpan has evaluated hundreds of schools, host families and destinations to determine which programs to offer, and our independence allows us to give you unbiased evaluations of these programs. Our pledge to our participants is to make going abroad 'worry-free'. There is no risk in choosing an AmeriSpan program because you'll get the best program, best price and can cancel for any reason and get a full refund on every dollar we have received for your program.

Year Founded: 1993