Accademia Leonardo

Italian language school in Salerno, Italy

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About Accademia Leonardo

The primary goal of the Accademia Leonardo language school is to increase the value of the Italian language and culture. The language school is located in a historic building in the center of the city of Salerno. One side of the school overlooks the botanical garden and the theater Verdi, while the other side overlooks the Gulf of Salerno and the castle of the prince Arechi. The location of the school is ideal, with pizzerias, coffee shops, shops and the beaches just a stone's throw away. The school is attractively decorated with an interior that immediately evokes the Italian spirit thanks to colored walls that are decorated with fresco paintings. In this way an atmosphere is created that is ideal for learning the Italian language. The small school has 6 classrooms with lots of natural light, a private lounge and a study room and a kitchen that can be used by the students. Each class is furnished and equipped with modern facilities. The quality of the Italian lessons is good, the school has several accreditations.

What we like and dislike about Accademia Leonardo

  • Accademia Leonardo is an accredited school
  • Reviewed as an exceptional school by
  • Attractive interior
  • Good quality lessons
  • Located in historic center Salerno
  • Around the corner from pizzerias and coffee shops
  • Walking distance from the sea

Where the school is located

Piazza Umberto I, 1 , 84121 Salerno, Italy

What the school has to offer

  • Located in the city center
  • Located near the beach
  • Located near public transport
  • Free WiFi
  • Reception
  • Air conditioning
  • In a popular neighbourhood
  • Study rooms
  • Located in historic center
  • Located in a quiet area
  • Officially registered exam location

Student reviews

Exceptional Based on 74 reviews

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Atmosphere 10
Other students 10
Activities 10
Quality lessons 10
School staff 10
Teachers 10
School location 10

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Akiko
10

Amazing teachers and a wonderful Salerno learning experience

"I had the privilege of studying the Italian language at this school for two weeks this March, and I highly recommend it. The teachers are amazing, providing excellent and tailored lessons for each student. They go above and beyond their duties to ensure we receive exceptional care and a fantastic experience. I wish I had more time at this school. I was able to improve my Italian significantly in a short time, thanks to their outstanding teaching! I feel incredibly fortunate to have had such great teachers here. The office staff are also very friendly, welcoming, and always happy to assist in any way they can. Salerno is a safe and strategically situated town, where I was able to catch a boat almost every afternoon to visit different villages along the Amalfi Coast. The school is within walking distance to the beach, so we often enjoyed our coffee there during breaks. I had a marvelous time and will treasure the wonderful memories from both the school and Salerno. Overall, this school is an amazing place to learn the language and its culture."

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Jacob Klein
10

Excellent teachers and warm community in beautiful Salerno

"I am a philosophy professor specializing in Ancient Greek philosophy, and in Summer 2023 my home university paid for language study in Italy. I spent two months studying Italian at Accademia Leonardo in Salerno, and I absolutely recommend this language school to anyone wishing to learn or improve their Italian at any level. The location is beautiful (directly across from the stunning gardens in the Villa Comunale). The staff and teachers are unfailingly friendly, energetic, and helpful. In addition to providing high quality language instruction, they made themselves available to me throughout the summer, answering questions I had about Salerno or local travel and helping with details and any difficulties I had during the course of my stay. By the end of the summer I felt that they were friends. All of the teachers are excellent, but I had an especially positive experience with Erika, who was my (superb) teacher for most of the summer and who went out of her way to provide lessons that were uniquely suited to my level. Mario is likewise wonderful, always friendly and welcoming. He went well beyond anything I could have expected from the school, helping to organize and coordinate lessons and providing suggestions and recommendations throughout my stay in Salerno. It is a warm community with an excellent location in a stunningly beautiful city. I absolutely recommend it."

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darien davis
10

Fantastic month with cooking class and intensive Italian

"I spent a month at this school and it was a fantastic experience. I did a one week cooking class and another 3 weeks of intensive Italian. I am much more confident conversing here in Italy. Major credit given to my teacher, Erika, as well as all the staff (especially Annalisa!) for a well run academy. I hope to return next year!"

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Suzan Besuyen
10

Top-notch teachers and personalized lessons in a well-organized academy

"This school is highly recommended if you want to learn Italian well. I had lessons from Erika Pilo. A truly top-notch teacher. I learned an incredible amount in 2 weeks. Well-structured lessons. Lots of tips. The academy is also very well organized. The support from Annalisa Reid gives a lot of confidence and helps you concentrate well on your studies. Very personal approach. The lessons are tailored to your level. There is much to experience in the surrounding area in terms of culture and nature."

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Kathy Semanate
10

Outstanding one-week course with Erika in Salerno

"I just completed a one week course at Accademia Leonardo in Salerno. It completely exceeded all of my expectations. Our instructor Erika was such a delight. Very professional, always came prepared. Kept the class very engaging, easy to follow and fun. She always answered all of our questions. There were only 3 of us in the class. I had such a wonderful time and will be returning in the near future I hope. Thank you for a wonderful experience. Highly recommend."

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Maroš Poľačko
10

Engaging teachers and friendly staff in Salerno

"I spent there two weeks (end of august, beginning of september). I can highly recommend this school. All the teachers and other staff were really nice and helpful during my stay and also before I arrived to Salerno."

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School accreditations

Accreditations are a proof of quality and a guarantee that the school meets the highest standards.

  • CILS
  • Bildungsurlaub

Student demographics

Age groups

Age distribution breakdown:

  • Under 18: 16% (16 students)
  • Between 18-24: 17% (17 students)
  • Between 25-34: 24% (24 students)
  • Between 35-50: 31% (31 students)
  • 50+: 12% (12 students)

Nationalities

Nationality distribution breakdown:

  • Germany: N/A
  • United States: N/A
  • Other: N/A

After-school activities and excursions

Accademia Leonardo organizes a varying number of activities per week with other students from the school. Some activities are free, others are possible for a small fee.

The images shown are for illustration purposes and are not from the actual activity from this school.

Kayaking

Hiking

Wine tasting

Cooking class

Food Nights

Lunch with teachers

Sunset boattrip

Boattrip

Discover the city

City tour

Guided city walk

Guided tours

Walking tour

Museum visit

Architectural visit

Cultural classes

Visiting historical buildings

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Address
Accademia Leonardo
Piazza Umberto I, 1
84121, Salerno, Italy
Course cancellation policy
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Free to reschedule course up to 15 days prior to arrival.
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Flexible free cancellation This is an Extralingo preferred policy

Flexible date changes and a full refund, up to 30 days before arrival, 50% refund between 29 and 15 days before arrival. No refund after 15 days before arrival.
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A down payment of 30% is due upon booking and the full payment is due 29 days before arrival.
Upcoming Regional and National Holidays
National holidays in Salerno, Italy

Salerno has the following national holidays. Please note that schools might be closed on these days. The school will inform you about the exact dates once you request a booking.

National holidays in Salerno, Italy
Name: Date:
St. Francis of Assisi's Day 4 October 2026
Epiphany 6 January 2027
Easter Sunday 28 March 2027
Liberation Day 25 April 2027
Republic Day 2 June 2027
St. Francis of Assisi's Day 4 October 2027
All Saints Day 1 November 2027
St. Stephen's Day 26 December 2027
Frequently asked questions
Are the teachers native speakers?
Yes, all of the teachers at Accademia Leonardo are native speakers, ensuring authentic language learning experiences.
Is there an emergency contact at the school?
Yes, Accademia Leonardo has an emergency contact available for all students that need immediate assistance. This contact will be provided before your arrival at the school.
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