Discover Our Programs
An exceptional study abroad experience begins with the right program! IVSA offers students the opportunity to complete courses and internships in specialized programs in Italian Language, Business, Tourism, Education and Music.
- Highlighted Course - Specialized Courses - General Education Courses - Internships - Highlighted Course - Specialized Courses - General Education Courses - Internships
Click below to learn more about our four program offerings!
Coming in Summer 2019!
MYOpera Program
Our Internships
Be In The Classroom. In Real-Time.
An education internship abroad provides students with new and distinct perspectives and the NIE offers future educators the opportunity to work directly with teachers in both elementary and middle schools in Verona. In the NIE, our interns not only assist teachers in real-time in a range of classroom settings, but they also take part in course analysis, career seminars and discussions on current and emerging teaching practices and learn to apply these to their own experiences.
Student Testimonials
Words can't describe what an incredible experience I've had at IDEA, as well as with my host family! Verona proved to be a perfect fit for me and my class, because of it's unique ability to immerse students in the Italian culture.
Rebecca
Italian Culture and Society Student
My time here at IDEA has been far too quick. Even though I attended this fantastic school for over three months, I felt as if it had only been a moment thanks to the exceptionally skilled faculty and well structured courses.
James
Painting and Fresco Student
The teachers and staff are very knowledgeable, and not only expanded my education, but also acted as mentors and friends. The classroom structure definitely helped me to develop my language skills, which in a short time, allowed me to adequately communicate with locals!
Jordan
Italian Language Student
Our Students Learn to Speak For Themselves!
Watch our students out and about strolling in beautiful downtown Verona as they share what they have learned so far in their beginner Italian course!
Italian Language Proficiency Exams, Academic Certifications and Affiliations
PLIDA
(Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri)
Certification
Set yourself apart and certify your proficiency in the Italian language with PLIDA! This certification exam is issued by the Dante Alighieri Society and recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research.
AIL
(Accademia Italiana
di Lingua)
Certification
Studying at IDEA Programs means learning from faculty members who are fully certified by AIL, the training program that qualifies Italian instructors to administer proficiency exams at every level of the Italian language.
Fondazione
ARENA di VERONA
(Arena of Verona Foundation)
IDEA Programs is proud to be associated with the Fondazione Arena di Verona. This foundation, dedicated to the oldest and most renowned Opera Festival in the world, is an integral part of our My Opera Verona program.
Bildungsurlaub
Hamburg
(Professional Development)
IDEA Programs values its role as an accredited certification center in the Bildungsurlaub program. In this partnership, we provide business people and academics with advanced training in the Italian language.
Some data about our Italian Language students
300
STUDENTS
PER YEAR
54
COUNTRIES
OF ORIGIN
643
TOOK PLIDA
ITALIAN EXAM
97%
PASSED
THE EXAM
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