Macerata, a hilltop town in the Marche, is known for the University of Macerata, founded in 1290, its summer opera festival in the Sferisterio arena and its medieval streets. Not very touristy and with low living costs, it offers an authentic Italian experience.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Macerata. The University of Macerata's Italian courses for foreigners and language schools in the town are among the options.
In Macerata you can book short courses of 1-2 weeks. On an intensive program, one level of Italian usually takes 4-8 weeks, and to reach a level where you can communicate in daily life we recommend a 2-4 month plan, depending on your starting level.
The biggest factor in the price is the length of your booking: the weekly fee drops noticeably for bookings of 12 weeks or more. Besides tuition, budget for items such as the registration fee, materials and the visa and travel health insurance. NGGlobal students can take advantage of the schools' seasonal offers.
At most language schools courses start every Monday, though complete beginners may have set start dates. For long programs that require a visa, we recommend applying at least 3 months ahead. July and August are the busiest months.
For study longer than 90 days, you apply to Italy's missions in Turkey for a national (D) student visa. Language courses usually require enrolment on an intensive program of at least 20 hours a week, proof of funds and health insurance, and after arriving in Italy you apply for a residence permit (permesso di soggiorno) within 8 days.
Working in breach of visa rules can lead to serious penalties, so always follow the official rules. NGGlobal helps you plan your budget for the course and living costs.
Student houses and shared flats are common in Macerata; as a university city, demand rises at the start of the academic year, so book early.
Living costs in Macerata are much lower than in northern Italy and the big cities, and food and accommodation suit a student budget.
Buses serve Macerata, and the historic centre is easy to walk. Trenitalia and Italo trains make other cities easy to reach.
Macerata has a mild climate, with hot, sunny summers and cool, wet winters.
Macerata is reached from Turkey via Ancona or Rome, and trains or buses from Ancona take about an hour.
Because Italy uses daylight saving time, the difference changes with the season: from late March to late October Macerata is 1 hour behind Turkey, and in winter it is 2 hours behind.
You can decide with NGGlobal which school, course and type of accommodation suit you best. We follow the whole process for you, from application and visa to arrival.
The festival takes place every July and August in the open-air Sferisterio arena.
No. Rent and daily costs are much lower than in Italy's big cities.
No. Schools run beginner courses, and a placement test on your first day puts you in the right class.
CILS (University for Foreigners of Siena) and CELI (University for Foreigners of Perugia) are official Italian proficiency certificates accepted by Italian universities and employers.
Yes. Schools offer homestay, student house and shared apartment options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
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