Learn Italian in Capo Vaticano
Study Italian with Languages Abroad!
The perfect place to start learning Italian in Italy! Capo Vaticano is a beautiful cape of white-gray granite beaches located on the outskirts of Ricadi in the Calabria district in Southern Italy. Winding roads trace along the beaches and rocky coves of the coastline on one side while mountains and foothills rise upon the other hiding historical villages and mountain cottages with spectacular views. The waters in this area are clear and "pescoso" which means full of fish.
We also offer a "Split City" option while learning Italian in Italy with our Florence & Rome programs, which offers the student the opportunity to visit and study in both cities.
This is extremely flexible and also allows students the opportunity to sample the cultural city and the rustic south coast of Italy.
Capo Vaticano is a picturesque Mediterranean coastal village with postcard views.
Our school is very laid-back with outdoor classes and walking distance to beach.
The city has a beautiful warm and sunny climate that makes it an ideal vacation spot.
But remember, you're also there to learn Italian!
Start your adventure in Capo Vaticano with Languages Abroad today!
Learn Italian
Experience exceptional Italian language education at a centrally located school in Italy. Benefit from expert teachers and engaging lessons, and enjoy a welcoming learning environment that provides the community spirit, individual support and practical resources needed to grow and excel. Choose from a variety of course options and begin your Italian language journey with us today!
Capo Vaticano Italian School
School Overview & Facilities
Our unique school, which is located on the outskirts of the small village of Santa Domenica, is the only one of its kind in the entire region! The relaxing environment and local charm are conducive to picking up the language quickly. Postcard perfect views and beautiful beaches make this school possibly our most stunning location. Cafés, restaurants, shops, pharmacy, post office, Internet café and all amenities are nearby.
The school building is nestled in the center of an old rustic estate, surrounded by overgrown gardens, orange groves, lemon trees, fig trees and grapevines. Idyllic bungalows with small terraces are close by and used as guest apartments.
Students can walk to the beautiful beaches less than 10 minutes or walk to the village of Santa Domenica, which is only a few minutes walk away. Water-sports including sailing, windsurfing, snorkeling, scuba diving & swimming are all available.
School Facilities:
- Charming small school building
- Outside patio surrounded by mature gardens (outdoor classes when possible)
- Internet access
- Beautiful views and terraces
Capo Vaticano Italian Courses
All of our teachers are friendly, experienced, and qualified. Your classes will help enhance your speaking, listening, grammar, and general comprehension skills. Teachers often facilitate classroom discussions by using role-playing and games, and our teachers also incorporate current events and cultural materials into the curriculum to help make classes more interesting and relatable.
- Open to all language levels, A0-B2
- Placement test on the first Monday morning of class
- Minimum age 16
- Flexible course length (1 week minimum)
- Classes held Monday to Friday
- Language Certificate provided at end of course
Standard Italian Classes:
- 20 group lessons per week (4 lessons daily)
- Maximum 12 students per class
Intensive Italian Classes:
- 30 group lessons per week (6 lessons daily)
- Maximum 12 students per class
Private Italian Classes:
- 10, 20 or 30 group lessons per week (2, 4 or 6 lessons daily)
- 1 student per class
Part-Time Italian Classes:
- 10, 20 or 30 group lessons per week (2, 4 or 6 lessons daily)
- 1 student per class
Combined Italian Classes:
- 20 group lessons per week (4 lessons daily) PLUS
- 5 private lessons per week (schedule upon arrival)
- 1 student per class
Additional Cultural Classes:
- Cooking course - 10.5 hours/week
- Food & Wines of Sicily (including tasting) - 4.5 hours/week
- Sicilian Ceramics workshop - 4.5 hours/week
- Trekking - 2 half days + 1 full day (2 days)
- Business course (private) - 4 hours/week
The following courses can only be booked in addition to a regular course. Knowledge of Italian (intermediate level) is required.
Accommodation in Capo Vaticano
Welcome to your home away from home in Capo Vaticano! Choose from comfortable university accommodations or stay with a welcoming host family in this lively and diverse city. Whether you prefer the convenience of living on campus or the enriching experience of a homestay, we ensure a safe, enjoyable, and immersive stay to complement your language learning journey.
Self-Catering Apartment
Facilities
Apartments are also located about 10-15 minutes away from the school and are shared with other international students.
Apartments are co-ed, however, bedrooms are same-gender.
The apartments always include a well-equipped kitchen (including cooking utensils), shared bathroom and living areas.
The apartments vary in location, size and number of bedrooms, but expect to share with 2 - 4 other students.
Room Options
- Single room (SR)
- Self-catering
Studio Apartment
Facilities
Our school has a number of independent "bachelor" and 1-bedroom apartments that are located within a 15-minute walk from the school. These studio apartments are fully equipped with kitchen and radio/TV. Bed linens and towels are provided and changed weekly. Some of the apartments have a washing machine, but there is a laundrette nearby in any case.
Room Options
- Single room (SR)
- Self-catering
Host Family Accommodation
Living with a local host family is the best way to immerse yourself fully in the language and culture. All our families are carefully selected and regularly visited to ensure high-quality standards. We choose only those with a genuine interest in international exchange.
All meals included within the homestay - you can also help out and learn the local cuisine first-hand in the process!
Our host families are spread throughout the region and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, so book early to get the best locations!
Find general information here about staying with a host family. If you have any specific queries, please don't hesitate to contact our team!
After Class Activities in Capo Vaticano
Our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions and everyday life after your class is over. On weekends students can arrange to take optional excursions to other cities or local places of interest or just head for the beach!
Taste Calibria Cooking Course
Learn all about the variety of Mediterranean cooking in this course. On top of various pastas, typical vegetable and meat dishes form the basis of Calabrian cooking. Learn the various ways fish can be prepared: grilled, baked or marinated - creativity knows no bounds. Lessons are led in Italian by experienced local chefs.
3 afternoons per week, not available in August.
10 lessons for $210
Main Sights: Get to Know Capo Vaticano
The Cape, a beautiful rocky area by the sea, lies in the town of Tropea. The gray-white granite of the rocks is fascinating study for geologists from all over the world. A panoramic view of the clear waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea, seen from the highest point of about 124 metres, makes one understand why the Greeks, the Romans and later the Normans stayed there. Today more and more travellers are going to Cape Vaticano for the art, culture, relaxation and the fun.
Calabria, the region where Capo Vaticano lies, is the Southern part of the Italian peninsula, and has a beautiful, wild landscape, fine weather and a National Park in the Sila Mountains. The lower part of the region is mostly agricultural, growing citrus fruits, olives and chestnuts.
There are many attractive sights in the region - the old Aragonian Castle, the National Museum of Magna Grecia, the Norman Castle and Cathedral of Gerace etc. And for ice-cream, try 'Tartufo' the special ice-cream of Pizzo - on the Tyrrhenian Sea coast.
For those interested in archaeology, there are well-preserved excavation from early settlements, temples, statues and columns which reveal the traditions and customs of earlier periods.
On clearer days one can see as far as Sicily and the island of Stromboli with its active volcano towering some 2000 m above sea level.
Dates & Prices
Start your Italian language journey!
Capo Vaticano, located in Calabria is renowned for its unparalleled geological characteristics and natural beauty. With stunning beaches and ideal weather year round, Capo Vaticano is easily one of the best places to learn Italian.
We offer students a wide-range of course options, including part-time, intensive and private lessons along with many activity add-ons that are unique to this particular region of Italy.
Please use the interactive shop below to select your preferred course, how many weeks you'd like to study and your ideal accommodation type. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Checklist
Registration Fee: $200
Accommodation Placement Fee: $200
Airport Transfer: $150 per way (Optional)
Insurance: $30/week
Notes
The school will be closed on all public holidays.
All enrollments require a non refundable $400 usd deposit to ensure space in our program.
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