Spring School in Italian for Academic Purposes
Communicating in the Italian university context

Overview

Duration

March 30 - April 3, 2026

Total hours

20 hours of training activities

Participation fee

€ 100

Discounted rates for international students, professors, researchers, scholarship holders, and research fellows from Ca' Foscari University

Who is it for?

The Spring School in Italian for Academic purposes is an intensive one-week training experience designed for:

  • international students involved in mobility programs;
  • international PhD students and research fellows active in Italy;
  • researchers and visiting professors from abroad;
  • and in general, anyone wishing to use Italian more effectively in a University environment.

Requirements

Italian language skills of at least level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference) are required. Candidates must own a B2 language certificate (CILS, PLIDA, CELI) or may take a placement test.

Objective

The goal is to offer linguistic and communicative tools useful for tackling real academic situations related to study, research, or teaching.

What the Spring School offers

The program enables participants to start:

  • Mastering formal registers of institutional communication and academic writing skills.
  • Developing oral interaction and classroom participation, gaining confidence in communicating with professors, researchers, and colleagues.
  • Understanding the Italian academic system, expanding specific vocabulary and improving reading and listening comprehension. 

Structure and methodology

The course is based on a practical approach led by Italian L2 experts with extensive university experience

  • Thematic workshops focused on academic communication.
  • Hands-on activities involving writing and classroom simulations.
  • Specific insights to better navigate the dynamics and procedures of the Italian university context.

Enrolment

Enrolment will open on January 20th 2026 and will close on March 15th.
Please complete every part of this form to register.
At the time of registration you will be required to upload:

  • a copy of your passport (or other identification document);
  • a recent photo;
  • your complete residential address.

Payment will be requested only after confirmation of the initiative's activation. You will receive a link via email to make the payment.

Students with special needs are invited to contact us at cfsie@unive.it for assistance with the enrollment process.

Refunds

Reimbursement of the fee is provided exclusively in case of cancellation by the organization.