The International Junior Summer Camp is located at the Elea Village, a primary tourist village in Campania, in the heart of the Cilento National Park, a World Heritage UNESCO protected site. This area is famous for its wonderful natural landscape, sits white sand beaches and the typical Italian food.
Accademia Italiana has offered Italian courses all year round since 1997, with a programme divided into 6 levels, according to the CEF.
Our Accreditations include IALC, Italian Ministry of Education, University for Foreigners of Siena and of Perugia for the official CILS and CELI Certifications. Furthermore, it is also a member of ASILS and it is an official training and examination centre for the DITALS (certification in teaching Italian as SL/FL released by the University for Foreigners of...
From its Etruscan and Roman origins, Salerno flourished to become an important medieval centre of arts, culture and learning, home to the first medical university in the world. Today enjoy its magnificent architecture, cosy trattorias, lively bars and charming seafront, and make it your base for unforgettable trips to Amalfi, Pompeii and Capri.
The centro storico is crammed with tiny passageways and hidden corners, medieval churches and monuments, including the Castle affording spectacular views of the city, and the Gulf of Salerno, the Church of San Pietro a Corte and the Duomo di San Matteo, considered to be the most beautiful medieval church in Italy, with an impressive crypt which holds the tomb of Saint Matthew the Apostle and Evangelist.
This was the first university of medicine in the world and the most important source of medical information in Europe at the time. Take a stroll up to the Giardino della Minerva, the first European botanical garden to cultivate plants for therapeutic use. Salerno’s rich history includes periods under Norman and Spanish rule, and for a few months during the liberation after the allied landings in 1944, it was the capital city of Italy.
For relaxation, stroll along the promenade or visit the Villa Communale, an oasis of green in the centre of town and favourite place for young couples to take photos for their wedding albums. In summer it is the perfect place to sit and relax in the shadow of the plants.
Salerno is becoming famous for its beautiful fairytale Christmas lights, and the mild climate during this season makes it an equally good time to take an Italian language course.
The towns of the Amalfi Coast can be reached from Salerno via land all year. During summer, regular ferries serve these picturesque cliff towns and the glamorous islands of Ischia and Capri.
All in all, Salerno’s Mediterranean Italian culture, location on the Amalfi Coast and rich history make it an enchanting place to learn Italian in Italy.