Map of the regions where HLI families are located
Italian language stay in Italy at the home of your teacher and his or her family. Live the Dolce Vita while learning the language by taking personalized private lessons. Combine your language training with cultural visits to discover the Colosseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore or the Palazzo Vecchio. You can even learn how to make pizza like a real Neapolitan Pizzaïlo!
Classic language programme
Includes 1 week full board accommodation + private language lessons for 1 student. Extra lessons €40/hour
Region | 15hrs lessons | 20hrs lessons | 25hrs lessons | 30hrs lessons | Extra night full board |
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All regions | €1,330 | €1,550 | €1,770 | €1,990 | €135 |
Language programme with activities
Includes 1 week full board accommodation + private language lessons and activities for 1 student, transport and activity expenses for the student and teacher. Extra 5 hours activities €305
Region | 10hrs lessons
+ 5hrs activities |
15hrs lessons
+ 5hrs activities |
20hrs lessons
+ 5hrs activities |
25hrs lessons
+ 5hrs activities |
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All regions | €1,525 | €1,635 | €1,855 | €2,075 |
Language programme with cultural excursions
Includes 1 week full board accommodation + private language lessons for 1 student, transport and entrance fees for the student and accompanying person
Region | 10hrs lessons
+ cultural excursions |
15hrs lessons
+ cultural excursions |
20hrs lessons
+ cultural excursions |
25hrs lessons
+ cultural excursions |
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All regions | €1,535 | €1,645 | €1,865 | €2,085 |
Supplement for Rome please see description below
Bologna (Emilia-Romagna)
Choose 3 from the following: Piazza Maggiore, the leaning Towers, Saint Petronius Church, Archiginnasio, Bologna National Gallery, Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Vita
Modena (Emilia-Romagna)
Choose 3 from the following: Modena Cathedral, Ghirlandina Tower, Piazza Grande, Albinelli Market, Museum Palace, Enzo Ferrari Museum, Museum of Picture Cards (Panini)
Trieste (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
Choose 3 from the following: Piazza Unità d’Italia, Audace Pier, Victory Lighthouse, Saint Giusto Cathedral, Miramare Castle, Roman Theatre, Giant Cave, Sistiana Bay
Genoa (Liguria)
Choose 3 from the following: The old town and Caruggi, Royal Palace, Palazzi dei Rolli, Strada Nuova Museums, San Lorenzo Cathedral, Lighthouse of Genoa, Ancient Port, Spianata Castelletto, Galata Maritime Museum, Aquarium of Genoa
Milan (Lombardy)
Choose 3 from the following: Milan Cathedral, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, La Scala Opera House, Brera Art Gallery, Via Napoleone Fashion District, Sforza Castle, Last Supper Museum, Basilica of Saint Ambrose, Walk down the Naviglio Grande
Catania (Sicily)
Choose 3 from the following: Catania Cathedral, Piazza del Duomo, Via Etnea Shopping Street, Teatro Massimo Bellini, Ursino Castle and Museum, Benedictine Monastery, the Roman Amphitheatre of Catania
Palermo (Sicily)
Choose 3 from the following: Palermo Cathedral, the Palatine Chapel, Palace of the Normans, Teatro Massimo, Co-Cathedral of St Mary of the Admiral, Capuchin Abbey and Catacombs, Saint John of the Hermits, Piazza Pretoria
Florence (Tuscany)
Choose 3 from the following: Florence Cathedral, Giotto’s Campanile, Palazzo Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Bargello Museum (Statue of David), Ponte Vecchio, Basilica of the Holy Cross, Uffizi Palace and Gallery, Church of Santa Maria Novella
Pistoia (Tuscany)
Choose 3 from the following: Cathedral Square, Cathedral of St Zeno, Palazzo del Comune, St Zeno Baptistery, Saint John Fuoricivitas Church, Church of Saint Andrew
Verona (Veneto)
Choose 3 from the following: Verona Arena, Juliet’s House, Castelvecchio Museum, Basilica of Saint Zeno, Piazza delle Erbe, the Bridges of Verona, Piazza Brà, Piazza dei Signori
Rome (Supplement €90)
Choose 3 from the following: Colosseo & Campidoglio, San Pietro & Castel Sant’Angelo, Piazza Navona & Pantheon, surrounding town: Frascati, Nemi, Palestrina, Tivoli or Zagarolo
Turin (Piedmont)
Walking tour of the city centre including Piazza Castello, Parco del Valentino and Duomo di Torino, plus choice of 2 of the following visits depending on the family’s location and the student’s interests: 1. Egyptian Museum 2. The National Cinema Museum 3. Palazzo Madama 4. The National Automobile Museum 5. Juventus Stadium 6. Reggia di Venaria & Gardens + Castle of La Mandria


Sport options
Choose from the options below and add the supplement to your language programme. Price usually includes 3 sessions of approximately 1 hour each (unless mentioned otherwise), hire of equipment and transport
Title | Further details | Price |
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Tennis | Rome | €280 |
Horse Riding | Rome | €320 |
Leisure options
Choose from the options below and add the supplement to your language programme. Price includes transport and entrance fees for the student and accompanying person (where applicable)
Title | Further details | Price |
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Pizza making | Naples, 5h | €170 |
The Cinque Terre | (Liguria) full day visit of the 5 iconic villages | €270 |
The Trulli of Alberobello | (Apulia) daily excursion | €230 |
Valley of the Temples | (Sicily) daily excursion | €380 |
Wine and food tasting daily experience | 18+ (Barolo, Proseco, Chianti, Lambrusco, etc.) | €260 |
Olive oil tasting | Apulia region & Sicily | On request |
Other options
Title | Further details | Price |
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Exam preparation | Per week | €145 |
Business & specialised vocabulary | Per week | €145 |
Teacher refresher course | Per week | €145 |
Cocooning | Per week | €165 |
Special diets | Per week | €165 |
Special needs | Per week | €165 |
Christmas / New Year / Thanksgiving | €160 | |
Private bathroom | Per week | €190 |
VIP | Per week | €400 |
Discounts
Find out about the various discounts on offer from HLI. Including accompanying person discount, long stay discount and more...
Transfer information
Students aged 15 and under MUST take 2-way transfers unless we are notified that they are accompanied by their parents.
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