DILIT International House Rome
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DILIT International House Rome has been providing high quality Italian language teaching since 1974. The school is set in the heart of Rome, the place to be for all those interested in “all things Italian”: art, culture, music, design, food, wine, fashion and architecture. DILIT offers a variety of general, specific and cultural Italian courses, and students are sure to make the most of their time discovering the ancient and wonderful city of Rome.
Everything that can be said about Rome has already been said. Rather than be subjected to some pompous, overworked, purple prose that is about charming trattorie, winding vicoli, friendly proprietors, the glory of the Roman Empire, airy piazze, sweeping panoramas, picturesque cityscapes, the chic of modern Italian culture, and the Baroque-Romanesque-Rococo-bas-relief-terra-cotta basilica with the beautiful chapel on the left that you just can’t miss, you are simply advised to visit the Eternal City whenever you can, for as long as you possibly can.
DILIT INTERNATIONAL HOUSE ROME AT A GLANCE
- Year of foundation: 1974
- City: Rome
- Position in the city: Center
- Minimum age in adult school: 16
- Maximum number of students in school: 350
- Main type of public transport: metro and bus
- Approximate number of nationalities in school each year: 60
DILIT International House: Via Marghera, 22, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
DILIT IH Rome
Why study Italian at DILIT International House Rome?
- DILIT, officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, has been teaching Italian as a foreign language since 1974, providing its students decades of experience.
- DILIT is a member of the International House World Organization, IALC and EAQUALS, guaranteeing the quality of the teaching and services provided by the school.
- DILIT is an official examination center of the University of Perugia CELI examinations and for the University of Siena CILS examinations.
- DILIT is located in the center of Rome, near both metro lines and Termini station, rendering it the only Italian language school truly convenient to all areas of the city.
- The school offers a wide range of Italian courses in Rome including General Italian, Examination preparation, University preparation, Italian through Art and Culture, Business Italian, Italian for Law and an Internship Program.
- DILIT offers a variety of high quality accommodation, including host families and shared apartments.
- DILIT offers an exciting social program with activities and excursions focusing on discovering the historical city of Rome.
- DILIT has an excellent nationality mix, with students from over 60 different countries every year.
- The courses offer an exceptionally good value for money in the Italian language school market.
The facilities
DILIT IH ROME FACILITIES AT A GLANCE
- Beautiful, historic villa
- Classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards
- Computer room
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria
- Leisure area with books, games and piano
- Garden
- 2 big terraces
MORE ABOUT THE DILIT IH ROME SERVICES
Student Welfare
DILIT Rome makes students’ welfare its utmost priority, and all staff and teachers are available to support students in a professional and confidential manner with any problems that might arise while they are away from home.
The courses
GENERAL ITALIAN COURSES
All these classes are held from Monday to Friday.
- Age: minimum 16
- Italian levels: All
- Length of each lesson: 45 minutes
- Number of students in class: average 10, maximum 14
- Course duration: Minimum 1 week
- Start dates: New courses start every 2 weeks, but students who are elementary level (not absolute beginners) can begin any Monday.
Intensive 15
The Intensive 15 course includes 15 General Italian lessons per week. The classes are held Monday to Friday in the afternoons.
Intensive 20
The Intensive 20 course includes 20 General Italian lessons per week. The classes are held Monday to Friday in the mornings.
Intensive 25
The Intensive 25 course includes 25 General Italian lessons per week. The classes are held Monday to Friday in the mornings.
Intensive 30
The Intensive 30 course includes 30 General Italian lessons per week. The classes are held Monday to Friday in the mornings and afternoons.
Small Group Non-Intensive
This non-intensive course includes 6 lessons per week in the morning or afternoon, for an 8-week minimum at only certain times of the year (see dates and fees.)
Individual Tuition
Private lessons are available for any level. Semi-private lessons are available 2-3 students at the same level. Minimum attendance is 3 lessons per week.
Combined Course: Group Course and Individual Tuition
The combined course consists of 20 group lessons with an additional 6 or 10 lessons of individual tuition per week.
Skype Lessons
A series of 45 minute Skype lessons are available in the afternoons from Monday to Friday. Packages available include 5 or 10 lessons.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND EXAMINATION PREPARATION COURSES
The courses are designed for students who plan to enter an Italian Higher Education Institution on a Bachelor’s degree (BA) or Master’s degree courses (MA). They are also for students doing a Gap Year in their own country or who are simply interested in Italian language and culture.
- Age: 16 – 30
- Length of each lesson: 45 minutes
- Course duration: Semester or Year
Academic Year
The Academic Year program, for all levels, starts in March (40 weeks) and November (42 weeks). It includes 800 total lessons: (language), 60 (Academic studies) and 36 (CILS or CELI Exam Preparation). Students can choose two academic subjects: History of Italian Art, Italian Fashion, Architecture, Business Italian or Italian for Law.
Academic Semester
The 24 –week Academic Semester programs, for levels A2+, start in January and in July. They includes 480 total lessons (language), 30 (academic studies) and 36 (CILS or CELI Exam Preparation).
Marco Polo and Turandot Projects
This program starts in November, lasts 40 weeks (42-week stay) and is open to Chinese students pre-enrolled at an Italian Higher Education Institution on a BA or MA.
CILS / CELI Examination Preparation
Students must first follow the General Italian courses and then take the examination preparation courses.
- Course duration: 6 weeks
- Length of each lesson: 45 minutes
- Number of lessons per week: 6
Preparatory Course for Italian University
This program, for levels B1+, is designed for foreign students who are planning to enter an Italian University. It is comprised of 6 lessons per day Monday – Friday for 6 weeks.
ITALIAN THROUGH ART AND CULTURE
The Italian through Art and Culture programs can be taken alone or combined with the Intensive 20 General Italian course.
- Age: minimum 16
- Length of each lesson: 45 minutes
- Number of lessons for 2 weeks: 15
- Number of students in class: average 3, maximum 5
- Course duration: 2 weeks
- Start dates: New courses start every 4 weeks, but students who are not absolute beginners can start any Monday.
Discovering Rome
This course allows students to practice their Italian while discovering the historical city of Rome through a series of lessons combined with guided visits.
Italian through Architecture
This course, for levels A2+, analyses the artistic and architectural testimonies of Rome from past to present. It includes a photographic and theoretical research project that will be discussed in class.
Italian through Photography
This course, for levels A2+, includes one week of digital and film photography technique and one week of a photo book project on a chosen topic.
Italian through Italian Cooking
This course is for all students who plan to attend an Italian cooking school. It consists of theoretical and practical components of 2 sessions a week under the guidance of an expert chef.
ITALIAN + A TASTE OF ITALIAN CULTURE
These cultural programs must be taken with a 20-lesson General Italian language course. Students will spend 2 afternoons a week in small groups of 1 – 5 students, with an expert in the chosen subject.
Italian Home Cooking
This program offers students the unique opportunity to enter an Italian home and take part in the preparation of typical Italian dishes. The home cooking component is comprised of two 3-hour sessions a week for a minimum of one week.
Italian Wine
The Italian Wine program offers an overview of the complex and fascinating world of Italian wines. It is comprised of three lessons twice a week for two weeks.
Italian Fashion
The Italian Fashion component, for levels A2+, examines the history and language of Italian fashion. It is comprised of three lessons twice a week for two weeks.
Italian Cinema
The Italian Cinema component, for levels A2+, examines Italian film history and two of the best-known contemporary Italian directors, Nanni Moretti and Paolo Sorrentino. It is comprised of three lessons twice a week for two weeks.
Italian Opera
The Italian Opera component, for levels A2+, is an introduction to the greatest Italian composers and operas.
OTHER COURSES
These programs are exclusively for people 30-50+ and combine language, art, culture and the pleasure of spending time together in the magical city of Rome. They include daily cultural activities.
Rome for 50+
- Italian levels: All except beginners
- Length of each lesson: 45 minutes
- Number of language lessons per week: 20
- Number of students in class: average 10, maximum 14
- Course duration: 2 weeks
- Start dates: See dates and fees
Rome for 30 – 40 +
- Italian levels: All except beginners
- Length of each lesson: 45 minutes
- Number of language lessons per week: 20
- Number of students in class: average 6, maximum 14
- Course duration: 2 weeks
- Start dates: See dates and fees
Business Italian
This course is tailored to the specific needs of the participants: telephone conversations, company presentations, negotiations and sales, business meetings, formal letters, reports, emails, faxes, etc.
- Italian levels: B1+
- Length of each lesson: 45 minutes
- Number of lessons: 15 per week
- Number of students in class: average 3, maximum 5
- Course duration: 2 weeks
- Start dates: See dates and fees
Italian for Law
This course serves as an introduction to the Italian judiciary system, in the fields of civil, criminal and constitutional law.
- Italian levels: B1+
- Length of each lesson: 45 minutes
- Number of lessons: 15 per week
- Number of students in class: average 3, maximum 5
- Course duration: 2 weeks
- Start dates: See dates and fees
Internship Program
The Internship Program combines the study of the Italian language with unpaid work experience in an Italian company. Students must first attend a minimum 4-week intensive Italian language course.
- Age range: 18 +
- Italian levels: B1+
- Prerequisite: High school diploma
- Language course component: 4+ week
- Internship component: 4 – 24 weeks
DILIT International House Rome offers Host Family or Shared Apartment accommodation. Both options are available as Standard or Standard Plus. Regardless of the category, all accommodation is selected on the basis of quality, general conditions of the flat, furniture and amenities, proximity to the school, neighborhood, and location in the city.
HOST FAMILY
Additional homestay provisions and information
- Single or double bedrooms
- Meal plan: Half board (breakfast and dinner), breakfast only, or self-catering.
- Most homestays offer wireless internet.
- Bed linens are provided and changed once a week
- All homestay families are located no more than 30 minutes by public transportation from the school.
- Accommodation is from Sunday to Saturday. It is possible to book extra nights at an additional cost.
SHARED APARTMENTS
Shared apartments
DILIT International House Rome offers shared apartments that can host 2-6 students. Shared apartment students must provide their own meals.
Shared apartments also offer:
- Single or double bedrooms
- Shared bathroom
- Bed linen are provided and changed once a week
- Fully equipped kitchen
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
Insurance
Insurance covering medical and travel assistance, personal liability and trip cancellation is not included in the price of the program. Marshall Language Services has a policy available through Guard.Me that covers these elements, as well as an additional policy through CareMed that covers cancellation under a wider range of circumstances, including the need to repeat school exams. A summary of these policies may be downloaded below.
Dates and Fees
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