Why Il Sillabo

First of all because il Sillabo is a prestigious institution with national and international accreditations and courses have official transcripts by West Virginia University.

If when you learn and travel, you want an experience of real cultural immersion and travel is about broadening your perspectives and absorbing the history, the art, and the politics of a place from the people who live there, then Il Sillabo program is your place for a semester abroad.

While Florence and Rome crawl with tourists and language schools, little San Giovanni offers a place where students can experience a wealth of culture not found in the souvenir shops. It is an ideal location for a program where students can learn Italian and explore the art and culture that makes Italy so rich.

Il Sillabo’s holistic approach to education offers a unique experience . The school was started by teachers; and they know teaching. The school’s teachers are carefully selected and rigorously trained. All have exemplary qualifications. Professional development is a cornerstone of the teachers work; they plan, they research, and they collaboratively construct an interdisciplinary curriculum together. The result is a staff that uses the same teaching philosophy with frequent connections to the other subjects: between History and Literature, between History of Art and social, cultural development, between Culture and Life style, between Art and Design.

The teachers instead of being passive transmitters of pre-made courses, they adapt activities, tests, and lessons daily to adjust to the personality of each class. This level of professional engagement and commitment drives dynamic, rigorous classes, while the same time, the teachers take great pains to cultivate a relaxed, supportive atmosphere where students feel comfortable taking risks.

Another strength of Il Sillabo is its location. Tuscany is overrun with tourists, yet San Giovanni offers a 14 th century town centre where one can practice Italian without the competition of demanding tour groups. The Bosi family chose San Giovanni because it is off the beaten path while still offering a setting rich with culture and history. A part of the school itself is housed in the oldest building in town, constructed for noble families in the 1300’s. It overlooks the historic town centre and main piazza. San Giovanni is also easy to reach. San Giovanni is located on the Florence – Rome line, 30 minutes from Florence, 30 minutes from Arezzo and 3 hours from Rome. Siena, Cortona, Orvieto, and other tourist cities are also close by.

Be immersed in the Italian Life Style (Dolce Vita) while being connected with the world from your wireless room in San Giovanni Valdarno.