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Internship
Program
Introduction
With so many barriers being dismantled in Europe and throughout the world, trade is increasing between the various countries. In this changing international environment, it is becoming more and more important not only to know a foreign language, both written and spoken, but also to deepen one's understanding of the practical aspects which are so useful in the workplace.
IN - INTERNSHIP - LANGUAGE AND WORK
The program offers international University and College students the possibility of developing communication skills, gain a different perspective of living and working in a different culture and develop effective functional skills in a specific field with the additional bonus of a second language!
IN1
Number of hours: 80 hours Italian language in groups with a maximum of 13 students per class.
This includes one month of intensive internship and language courses. The intern is required to take both the internship and language courses simultaneously. 4 hours of group Italian language course in the morning and 4 hours of internship in the afternoon. In this level of internship, the intern has the opportunity to extend their months working or studying for the additional fees. (This model applies to both students with beginner or advanced knowledge of Italian). This program is ideal for CLIDA students who have completed all of our levels and desire to continue using the language or furthering their knowledge of the language with professional experience.
IN4
Number of hours: 160 hours Italian language in groups with a maximum of 13 students per class.
80 hours including preparation course for the Italian professional exam (CLIDA P), business Italian, Italian culture course with emphasis on business and economics, business session with experts in area of interest in groups of 1-5 students per class.
This internship extends for 4 months. 2 months prerequisite language training and 2 months of internship to follow. Students may continue and prepare for the CLIDA TC examination. This internship model is excellent for students who have some knowledge of the Italian language or are fluent in another Romance language and who wishes to become fluent and gain professional experience in the Italian culture.
IN6
Number of hours: 240 hours Italian language in groups with a maximum of 13 students per class.
120 hours including preparation course for the Italian business exam (CLIDA TC), business Italian, Italian culture course with emphasis on business and economics, business session with experts in area of interest in groups of 1-5 students per class.
This internship extends for 6 months. Full immersion in the Italian language for 3 months which includes 80 hours classroom training per month plus Italian preparatory training for the CLIDA TC exams. Once completed and successfully passed the CLIDA TC exams, students will begin their 3 month internship program in the field they originally applied for. This internship program is ideal for beginners who want to be proficient in the Italian language.
Students are responsible for their own airfare and housing - though we provide students with assistance in finding low cost apartments within the location of their internship
Education requirements: Open to all students at undergraduate junior to senior levels, recent graduates, and graduate students. Age:18 years and over. Level of Italian: At least an Intermediate level.
Levels: 9 levels are available. Beginners to advanced. Students can commence at the beginners level but must reach the intermediate level before commencing internship.
Internship Fields Available
Internship fields available:
- Marketing
- International Business
- Business Development
- Sales
- Tourism
- Hotel / Restaurant Management
- Agriculture
- Leather / Textile industry
- Secretarial
- Art
- Architecture
- Law
- Social Work
- Web Design
- Graphic Design
Internships are carefully planned and each student is placed in a working environment that has been requested, and carefully selected according to specific criteria.
Internships are generally unpaid. Students are responsible for their own transportation, food, housing, medical insurance and other personal expenses.
Meetings are held weekly together with the student and the employee to monitor progress and evaluation of work experience.
Internship Application Process
* Students must complete an application form and provide a resume. Criteria for selection will not include language knowledge as this will be extended during the preliminary Italian preparatory course.
* Description of the type of internship the student wishes to have indicating a field preference.
Insurance
During the Internship the school will take out for each student an insurance cover called INAIL (National Insurance Institute for Industrial Accidents)
Housing
The School will help studnets find accommodation during their language courses and for internships in Florence. For internship outside of Florence the School can provide racommandations, but students are responsable for finding their own housing and accommodations.
- Insurance
During the Internship the school will take out for each student an
insurance cover called INAIL (National Insurance Institute for Industrial
Accidents)
Housing
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