LISA! ITALIAN COURSES IN TROPEA for adults

Crystal-clear water, sun and exquisite food: the lovely seaside resort of Tropea on the Calabrian coast is a real paradise. Our language school is housed in a beautiful, typical Italian building just 10 minutes' walking distance from the beach. Courses begin every Monday and are suitable for both beginners and advanced learners. 

Price example 2 Weeks: 879 £ - Find all prices here

REASONS TO CHOOSE A LISA! LANGUAGE COURSE IN TROPEA

1. Seaside Location:
   Like a queen upon her throne, the town of Tropea rises majestically above the sea. The steep cliffs on which Tropea is built merge seamlessly into the facades of the houses. In the small boutiques and artisan shops lining the narrow lanes of the old town, visitors can wander and browse to their heart’s content. Superb restaurants and trattorias delight guests with aromatic Calabrian dishes, often featuring Tropea’s famous sweet red onions. At the foot of the town lies a fine white sandy beach with crystal-clear turquoise water. On clear days, you can even see the volcanic island of Stromboli and the Aeolian Islands shimmering in the distance.
2. Students & Diversity:
   Most of our students travel alone and quickly meet friendly, like-minded participants from around the world – often on the very first day. Traditionally, university students and young professionals aged 20 to 35, as well as established professionals aged 35 to 45, choose our courses. Participants over 60 particularly enjoy our Language and Culture Programme in Tropea.
3. Excellent Location & Facilities:
   Our language school is located in a beautiful, typically Italian building in the town centre, just a 10-minute walk from the beach. Cafés, bars, and shops are all within easy walking distance. Students love to spend their breaks on the school’s two terraces, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.
4. Courses & Lessons:
   Italian lessons in Tropea take place in a warm, family-like atmosphere in small groups of up to eight students. We teach using the direct method, where only Italian is spoken – ensuring rapid progress and total immersion. Our teaching concept is recommended by the European Union (EU), and you will notice clear progress within the first week.
5. All-Inclusive Price with Accommodation:
   During your study abroad stay in Tropea, you can choose to live in a shared apartment with other students or in a private studio for more independence. A variety of leisure activities and excursions perfectly complement your Italian language holiday in Tropea.
6. Price Advantages:
   From the second week onwards, you will receive a discount on your course fee. This reduction is already included in the prices shown in our tables.
7. Quality Standards:
   Our language school in Tropea is recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education and is a member of IALC, ASILS, and EDUITALIA. We work with a selection of the best Italian language teachers, all professionally trained to teach Italian as a foreign language. Our courses are suitable for all levels, from beginner (A1) to near-native speaker (C2).
8. Further Information:
   Language courses for juniors in Italy, Overview of Italian language courses for adults, Overview of Italian study abroad programmes, Back to homepage.

BOOKING IN 2 MINUTES 

Book your language course easily by phone or simply click on your preferred price in the price table – a pre-filled online form will open. You can also use our free expert consultation service.

Study Abroad Advice: 01256 808 212

YOUR COURSE SCHEDULE

Example – depending on your booking

• Flight or train to Reggio di Calabria or Lamezia Terme

• Transfer to your accommodation

• Friendly welcome

• Arrival and time to rest

• Meet at the LISA! Language School

• Warm introductions

• Placement test

• Assignment to the appropriate language group

• Learn Italian

• Enjoy your holiday

• Final school day

• Packing and rest

• Departure the next day
   

Things to do in Tropea:  

• Explore the labyrinthic small streets in the Old Town

• Visit the pilgrimage church of “Santa Maria dell’Isola” on the “Isola Bella”

• Enjoy a nice view of the streets of Messina from “Capo Vaticano”

• Eat ‘Nduja, a spicy, spreadable pork sausage typical of Calabria

• Take a bath at the white beach of “Marina Grande”

• Explore the aquatic underworld diving or snorkeling

• Watch the dolphins during a trip to the island of Lipari

• Go walking or cycling in the natural reserve of “Monte - Poro”

• Take a trip to Reggio Calabria or Vibo Valentia
   

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I book?
We can usually accommodate short-notice bookings. The main limitation tends to be flight availability. We recommend booking at least two weeks before departure.

How much does a study abroad course in Tropea cost?
A two-week summer programme with 20 Italian lessons per week and single-room accommodation in the shared school apartment costs £1099.

Are these courses suitable for students?
The information on this page is intended for adult learners. For details about our junior Italian language courses, please visit: Junior Study Abroad in Italy.

Is there a placement test at the start of the course?
Yes. On the first school day, you will take a placement test and be assigned to the appropriate level (A1 to C2).

Can I book a language course without accommodation?
Yes, that’s possible – we will gladly provide you with the course-only price.

When do I need to pay?
Upon booking (after receiving your travel confirmation and financial protection certificate), a deposit of 20% of the total price – at least £200, plus any insurance premiums – is due. The remaining balance must be paid 28 days before departure.

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Arrival and service:

We recommend you to take a flight to Lamezia Terme, 60 km far from Tropea or to Reggio Calabria, which is 120 km far from Tropea. From the airport you can easily reach your accommodation using public transport. Our private transfer service from and to the airport or train station of Lamezia Terme to your accommodation is already in price included. From the train station of Tropea is the transfer to accommodation already included. 

We are happy to help you find the language course which best meets your needs. We will give you advice on the best time to travel, the ideal duration of your language course, information about the respective entry requirements and about how to get to your accommodation. Our information service is free of charge. You can book your language course by phone, e-mail or by filling out our online booking form.