SIS Intercultural Study Abroad
Profile last updated: Nov 09, 2023
Vitals
- GYA Accredited Since: Unaccredited by the GYA. Please see the Standards for more information.
-
Enrolling:
Yes - Mission Statement:
To promote intercultural awareness, exchange, and competence through high-quality, rigorous, and engaging academic and cultural experiences.
-
Level of Independence/Supervision (mouse-over for definition):
12345
Attachments
Program Locations
Typical Itinerary
Program Outcomes
- Intercultural Competence
- Foreign language skills
- Genuine engagement in the host society
- Personal growth and independence
- Academic credit at college level (if desired)
- Service-learning opportunities
Program Details
- Program Starts: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
- Program Duration: Less than 2 months, Semester, Yearlong
- Typical Program Cost: 3,900eur - 20,500eur depending on program length
- Program Financial Aid: Yes
- Other Financial Aid Details:
Small scholarships available towards SIS programs.
Need-based discounts taken into consideration.
Staff Training and Certification
Staff at SIS are all bi- or plurilingual and have extensive experience working with young people coming from the United States, as well as other countries.
All language teachers are certified with the DITALS certification to teach Italian as a Foreign Language.
SIS has been recognized and awarded funding for an EU project from the European Union's Lifelong Learning Programme for it's unique instructional approach called EUFICCS.