italian language course: Italian language course for Exchange Students

Exchange students are advised to learn Italian, since almost all courses are offered in Italian and exams will be taken in Italian as well. There are few courses which are taught in English (please ask the list to the Student Mobility Office incoming.students@polito.it or click here English courses).

CLA (Language Centre) at Politecnico di Torino offers all International students Italian language courses free of charge. Please remember that not only the success of your studies, but also the enjoyment of your time in Turin will be very dependent upon your ability to speak Italian.

Due to the XX Olympic Winter Games, exceptionally in the second term, Italian language courses will run parallel to lectures.

Please, note that it is essential that International students learn some Italian before reaching Turin, otherwise they will not be able to understand lectures.

On February 28th, 2006 all applicants will take a proficiency Italian language test which will define their level and few days later Italian lectures will start.
The Italian language courses are structured in two levels: upper beginner and intermediate.
In order to apply to the Italian Language Course, students are required to fill in the 2nd part of the Student Exchange Electronic Application Form and send the form back to the Student Mobility Office by postal mail by DECEMBER 1st, 2005 if they plan to arrive at Politecnico di Torino for the spring semester (February 2006).

The courses schedule will be handed out during the “Welcome/Orientation Meetings” (please, see the dates of the meetings on our calendar).

In order to achieve 3 ECTS credits (50 hours in class), students are required to attend at least 75% of lectures, which will be in evening time, twice a week, and on Saturdays, and to pass the final exam.
Remember that only candidates who will apply to the Italian Language Course within deadlines and will take the proficiency Italian language test on February 28th will be able to join in it.

Visitors and postgraduate students (ALPIP, TOPMED, ASIAN programmes) may apply to the Italian Language Course; please contact the Student Mobility Office for more information and in order to receive the Italian Language Course Application Form.





Page updated on October 7th, 2005