One of the best Italian language schools in Italy, Il Sasso is recognized by the Ministry of Education and ISO 9001:2008 certified. Since 28 years it offers Italian language courses and culture courses such as art history, wine, literature, history, Italian for special purposes, preparation for CELI and CILS certificates. The school is open all year round both for group and individual teaching. Lessons are conducted by teachers specialized in the teaching of Italian as a foreign and second language, and are particularly experienced in instructing adult students. The school of Italian Il Sasso is in Montepulciano, in the heart of Tuscany, half way between Florence and Rome. It is located in a historic building in town. It has 8 large, airy classrooms and a hall for conferences. There is a terrace with a lovely panoramic view as well as free Internet Point for students and WiFi access. The Italian language school Il Sasso offers to its students a wide variety of excursions and afternoon activities - guided tours, wine, olive oil and cheese tastings, cooking classes, walks in the countryside - and the opportunity to study Italian or watch a film at the school. Students are of every age group and come from all parts of the globe. Class sizes are from five to nine students. The classes of Italian Language and Culture are divided into six levels based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the European Council. The principal objective of our language courses is to get our students, even those in the beginner and elementary levels, to the point where they're able to communicate in Italian. The great number of students who return every year is the best tribute to this.