The Italian Internship Program

Overview

Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri, founded in 1966, is Italy's first private language school specializing in the instruction of Italian language and cultural programs to foreigners, for both students and professionals alike. The school uses its own teaching methods, texts and general didactical materials that have been developed in conjunction with the school's professors and staff. The text and teaching methods developed by the Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri, (CLIDA), are used in all of their centers in Italy and Greece.

The school is headquartered in Florence, Italy - in the heart of Tuscany - where students are immediately surrounded by Italian language and culture. CLIDA's goal is to help students:

• make a smooth transition from one culture to another,
• return to their homeland with an international perspective,
• develop a better understanding of the world around them,
• develop a broader network of friends, and
• develop the capacity to speak Italian.

Living in Florence

Florence is known all over the world as "the city of art and the capital of the Renaissance." However, it's not only the city's many museums where you'll find its treasures. It is a living art museum - around every corner there is another beautiful ancient building or church. Despite its historical charm, Florence is also a modern and lively city. Florence is also the city where the purest form of Italian is spoken. For all of these reasons, students find living and studying in this city a unique and exciting experience.

Internship placements are based partially on a proficiency exam administered by Nassau Community College via WebCT or in written form. Results of this exam determine whether a student is a 10 or 11-week program applicant.

10-Week Program

This option offers the student Italian language as well as Business Italian in conjunction with an 8-week internship. Program dates are from the last week in May to the 3rd week in July. Cost breakdowns are as follows and are subject to change based on changing exchange rates of the Euro and/or program costs.

$ 4,830.00 - Accommodation (double occupancy)
                    for duration of the program and Tuition

Stay permit;
VISA;
Workers insurance;
Books

Cost does not include: Airfare, meals, personal monies

11-Week Program

This option offers the student Italian language at several incremental levels as well as Business Italian in conjunction with a 8-week internship. Program dates are from the 3rd week in May to the 1st week in August. Cost breakdowns are as follows and are subject to change based on changing exchange rates of the Euro.

$ 5,460.00 - Accommodation (double occupancy)
                    for duration of the program and Tuition

Stay permit;
VISA;
Workers insurance;
Books

Cost does NOT include: Airfare, meals, personal monies

*Please note that ALL Internships are UNPAID

Internship Descriptions

Program Course Descriptions

Corporate Placements

Application Forms