Leonardo Program and Internship Leonardo Program
From 2010 Sorrento Lingue will also participate in the "Leonardo da Vinci" programme, sponsored by the European Commission. This is a program designed to support transnational placement projects, aimed at people undergoing initial vocational training, university students, recent graduates, workers.
"Leonardo da Vinci" internships are intended to improve skills and employability of beneficiaries through training and work experience at a host organization in another country.
The program is open to 25 EU Member States, the European Economic Area countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway) and Turkey.
Sorrento Lingue's partner for this project is the college of Loughborough (UK). For more information click here.
Stage Sorrento Lingue presents its internship programs in the delightful town of Sorrento. You will have the chance to study the Italian language at the same time enjoying a gratifying personal and professional experience, as you immerse yourself fully in Italian culture and the Italian way of doing business. Our programs are customized according to your requirements, expectations and personal prospects, and include an intensive Italian language course as well as the internship itself. Start dates for the programs are usually published each month throughout the year. The following employment options combine study of the Italian language with internships at Italian companies in Sorrento operating in various sectors, such as tourism, sales/marketing, commerce, public relations etc. Students have an opportunity to improve their Italian by following courses at Sorrento Lingue, while undertaking an internship at the same time. The numerous companies working with us are all highly professional and reliable and ensure our students an internship unparalleled anywhere in the world, along with the certainty that they will be improving their knowledge of the Italian language. Responsibility You will be taking an intensive Italian language course and, at the same time, undertaking an internship at a company. Option 1 (code INT01) LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP: 2 months
LOCATION: Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, surrounding area
AVERAGE NO. OF HOURS PER WEEK: LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: no language requirements are necessary as such, but an intermediate knowledge of Italian is recommended.
QUALITIES REQUIRED: initiative, willingness to learn, organizational skills, attention to detail, good communication skills and basic computer skills
ACCOMMODATION: In shared apartments (single room).
PLACEMENT FEES: Option 2 (code INT02) LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP: 4 months (2 months intensive Italian language course followed by 2 months internship).
LOCATION: Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, surrounding area
AVERAGE NO. OF HOURS PER WEEK: LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: basic knowledge of Italian would be useful, but is not a requirement.
QUALITIES REQUIRED: organizational skills, attention to detail, good communication skills, basic computer skills and an interest in international business.
ACCOMMODATION: In shared apartments (single room).
PLACEMENT FEES: Option 3 (code INT03) LENGTH OF INTERNSHIP: 6 months, of which the first three are an intensive Italian language course at Sorrento Lingue (80 hours of group lessons per month). Upon successful completion of the course, the students will begin their professional training program, taking part in a three-month internship. This program is an ideal solution for beginners who want to improve their knowledge of the Italian language and, at the same time, gain work experience abroad in a creative environment and one which is in constant evolution.
LOCATION: Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, surrounding area
AVERAGE NO. OF HOURS PER WEEK: LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: none.
QUALITIES REQUIRED: organizational skills, attention to detail, good communication skills and basic computer skills
ACCOMMODATION: In shared apartments (single room).
PLACEMENT FEES: Requirements: Italian language course of no less than four weeks before starting the internship. Minimum age required: 18 years. High school diploma or enrolment at secondary level educational institute. Basic knowledge of Italian on beginning the internship. Minimum length of ten weeks.
Certification
You will receive a certificate from SL attesting to your knowledge of the Italian language as well as your participation in the work experience program, accompanied by a comment on the internship undertaken. How to apply FAQWill I need a work visa or permit?
No, work visas or permits are not required for internships: legally speaking, an internship is considered as part of the language course and, furthermore, the work does not require a visa as it is not paid employment. However, if you come from outside of the European Union, you will need a study visa to study in Italy, in order to attend the language course. This will also be valid for the internship. For further information, check out the website of your nearest Italian embassy. Can I attend the Italian course in the morning and do my internship in the afternoon?
Most companies require the interns to be available full-time, that is, for the entire day. They are expected to fit in with the company’s normal working day, so it is better for them to finish the Italian course before embarking on the internship. That way, they will have time to settle in to their new environment and will be able to take part in events and excursions organized by Sorrento Lingue. For further information and to apply, please contact us |
