Cultura Italiana Arezzo
registration

trial day & study visa

TRIAL DAY

The school offers the possibility to request a trial day. The students can decide after the trial whether to register or not, having had the opportunity to determine if the course meets their needs.

STUDY VISA

For those who are not citizens of the European Union, our school offers assistance in obtaining a visa for study purposes.

You must apply for a study visa at the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your country if you stay in Italy longer than three months

In order to issue a study visa the Embassy or Consulate usually requires-proof of registration for an INTENSIVE COURSE (comprising 20 hours of classroom study and about 10 hours of extracurricular activities per week, plus approximately 2 hours homework each day) .

Cultura Italiana Arezzo will supply a registration certificate and other documents needed from the school for your visa application.

Below is a general list of the documents that non –EU students should usually provide to the Italian authorities abroad, in order to begin the application process.
This is for your information but we strongly advise that you check directly with the Italian Embassy or Consulate in your own country before applying, in case of varying requirements.

1. Valid passport (please check rules on passport expiry dates)
2. Certificate of enrolment from CULTURA ITALIANA AREZZO (showing details of the course booked including course duration with start and finish dates, plus proof of payment)
3. Declaration of available finances, authorized and registered by public notary (these must be sufficient to meet students’ expenses while studying in Italy)
4. Original letter plus photocopy, from the bank, with details of the student’s bank account number, or that of the student’s parents or guardian, attesting positively to the student’s financial position
5. Internationally health insurance policy
6. Proof of suitable accommodation in Italy
7. Return flight ticket
8. A cover letter


It is essential that you read very carefully all information pertaining to the application of a study visa on the Embassy or Consulate website in your country, and we recommend that you apply well in advance of the start of your course.

While we are more than happy to help answer any question if we can, we are NOT able to apply for a visa on your behalf. It is every student’s responsibility to liaise with the Italian authorities in their country.

On receipt of your payment for the course, we will send all the documents you will need from the school by Express courier (these delivery expenses are payable by the student)


In the unlike event that the Italian authorities refuse to issue your visa we will refund the cost of the course to you but will deduct e 200 for administrative expenses.

The waiting period for a Study Visa is approximately 4-6 weeks from the time of the application but it may take up to 8 weeks if documents are missing. We strongly advise that students begin the application process at least 3 months before their departure date.

The duration of the study visa will correspond to the duration of the course you will attend.

Important note
The information on this page has been carefully verified. However, regulations can change, so you are kindly requested to always check all information with the Italian Foreign Ministry site Ministero degli Affari Esteri or contact the Italian Consulate or Embassy in your jurisdiction.

                             

This is a wonderful experience if you want to learn or improve your Italian while enoying the beautiful city of Arezzo. Not only will your Italian improve, but your appreciation of Italian culture - the people, the food, the art, the architecture, the history and the festivities - will be enhanced.

Patricia Chandler    (  USA)