TEACH & STUDY VISA PROGRAM IN ROME, ITALY

Exclusive Features: 

• Guidance in applying for your Student Visa.
  
• 3 months of fully virtual Italian language classes to be eligible for a visa (10-20 hours per week). The classes are delivered by Innovation Campus.
• Language classes will be held at our Language School Partner. 10 hours per week in class from Mon to Fri from 10am to 12pm + 10 hours/week self-study.  Course will also offer cultural excursions and tours. Airport pickup is possible for a fee.
• Spend your first month renting from our partner, and then they’ll assist you with finding long-term housing.
  
• Along with introductions to partner employers, a 2-hour workshop will be provided to help you gain employment teaching English in Italy (if desired).
• All graduates of standard ITA TEFL certification courses also receive lifetime Job Search Guidance to gain employment in up to 80 countries worldwide.

Basic Requirements for this Program:

• At least 21 years old
• Hold a bachelor's degree
• Meet English proficiency standards
• Citizenship from the US, Canada, or the UK - others eligible on a case-by-case basis
• TEFL Certification (ITA TEFL courses - other courses subject to approval*) 
• Ability to show proof of funds for visa approval ($1,000/month of stay)
• Pass Level B1 Italian Language Proficiency (online Italian classes available)

*NOTE: If you have received your TEFL certification from another provider, or not through the ITA Rome TEFL Course, it will need to be approved by ITA. In addition, you will be required to participate in the Teacher Development Course, which is a month-long 60-hour program designed to empower educators with advanced teaching methodologies.

Monthly Living Expenses:

Approximately € 1,185:

• Housing (long-term room in a shared flat): € 600
• Groceries € 250
• Utilities € 100
• Transportation € 35
• Dining Out/Entertainment € 100
• Other Expenses € 100

For the total prices for each option, please see the chart below. Please note, all USD$ conversions are approximate. Refer to xe.com for the exact market rate.


Pricing Breakdown:

• A $800 USD up-front deposit is paid to ITA to hold your spot in the Rome Language Study Visa Program. 
• Language study tuition (€495) must be paid in full at the start of the course. 
• TEFL in Italy payment: Remaining balance will be due 3 weeks before the consulate appointment.
• Other fees and costs: Housing and travel costs, textbooks, and Italy Student Visa fees are not included. 
• Student Visa Processing: All visa fees must be paid by the student to the Italy consulate directly in full when applying. The student visa fee for Americans is approximately $50. 

 

Current Start Dates: 
Visa Program start dates for 2026:

• Jan 12 
• March 9
• April 20
• May 4
• July 6
• September 7
• November 9
• November 23

PLEASE NOTE:  6 months (minimum) lead time is needed between enrollment and the Visa Program start date. 

Exclusive Features: 

• Four-week  TEFL course in Rome: This is full-time, Monday - Friday.
• Guidance in applying for your Student Visa.
• 3 months of fully virtual Italian language classes to be eligible for visa (10-20 hours per week). The classes are delivered by Innovation Campus.
• Language classes will be held at our Language School Partner. 10 hours per week in class from Mon to Fri from 10am to 12pm + 10 hours/week self-study.  Course will also offer cultural excursions and tours. 
• Spend your first month renting from our partner, and then they’ll assist you with finding long-term housing.
• Along with introductions to partner employers, a 2-hour workshop will be provided to help you gain employment teaching English in Italy.
• All graduates of this program also receive lifetime Job Search Guidance to gain employment in up to 80 countries worldwide.

Basic Requirements for this Program:

• At least 21 years old
• Hold a bachelor's degree
• Meet English proficiency standards
• Citizenship from the US, Canada, or the UK - others eligible on a case-by-case basis
• Ability to show proof of funds for visa approval ($1,000/month of stay)
• Pass Level B1 Italian Language Proficiency (online Italian classes available)

*NOTE: If you have received your TEFL certification from another provider, or not through the ITA Rome TEFL Course, it will need to be approved by ITA. In addition, you will be required to participate in the Teacher Development Course, which is a month-long 60-hour program designed to empower educators with advanced teaching methodologies

Monthly Living Expenses:

Approximately € 1,185:

• Housing (long-term room in a shared flat): € 600
• Groceries € 250
• Utilities € 100
• Transportation € 35
• Dining Out/Entertainment € 100
• Other Expenses € 100

For the total prices for each option, please see the chart below. Please note, all USD$ conversions are approximate. Refer to xe.com for the exact market rate.


Pricing Breakdown:

• A $1300 USD up-front deposit is paid to ITA to hold your spot in the Rome TEFL class and Visa Program. 
• Language study tuition (€495) must be paid in full at the start of the course. 
• TEFL in Italy payment: Remaining balance will be due 3 weeks before the consulate appointment.
• Other fees and costs: Housing and travel costs, textbooks, and Italy Student Visa fees are not included. 
• Student Visa Processing: All visa fees must be paid by the student to the Italy consulate directly in full when applying. The student visa fee for Americans is approximately $50. 

 

Current Start Dates: 
TEFL course start dates for 2026 (course length included in parentheses):

• Jan 12  (4 weeks)
• March 9 (4 weeks)
• April 20 (6 weeks)
• May 4 (4 weeks)
• July 6 (4 weeks)
• September 7 (4 weeks)
• November 9 (6 weeks)
• November 23 (4 weeks)

PLEASE NOTE:  6 months (minimum) lead time is needed between enrollment and the TEFL course start date. Your visa will begin upon arrival, but Italian Language Classes will not start until Month 2.