italian language school, Dante Alighieri Siena

Bill Barnhart, Director of International Center, University of Utah. “The University of Utah is very proud of its partnership with DA Siena. We have continuously sent students every summer for over 25 years, and would, without reservation, recommend this program to our international colleagues around the globe. Recognized as one of the leading Italian language institutes in the world, Dante Alighieri – Siena is our standard of excellence when selecting intensive language programs.”

Aaron Rose, BYU Program Coordinator."As a representative of U.S. institution of higher education, I have worked with Dante Alighieri in Siena for several years. My expectations has been surpassed in the quality of academic program and logistical support the offer my students."

Maria Iusco, Teacher of University of Illinois. "I have been taking students, from the University of Illinois, to study abroad for the past ten years. This upcoming year 2011, will be our fourth year working with Dante Alighieri in Siena. We have (and I speak on behalf of my students and other faculty members that help me organize this program each year), the most magical and wonderful time for our five week program. We are there in the heart of the summer during the Palio. The Dante teachers are fantastic, the administration is awesome, the director Mr. Luca Bonomi is out of this world and the Principal Mrs. Sonia Di Centa is so very gracious, witty, and makes everyone feel at home. The welcome lunch and farewell dinners, the out of school excursions, the daily encounters, the availability of everyone is what makes Dante Numero 1. Come to Siena for the culture, art, food, gelato, people, vino, the history, the Palio. Come visit the Real World Siena!"

My name is Christina Ongley, Journalist. " I did an intensive course at your school. I am a journalist and, although it has taken me a while, I have finally written an article about my experience in Siena and at your school, which has now been published in the Guardian newspaper’s website."