Programs and prices
Language and cultural immersion in Italy
The Campus
The RiPonza Campus was created with the goal of revitalizing the village of Arcinazzo Romano, an Italian gem that fights depopulation by offering its beauty, history, and the warmth of its people to those who want to learn our language.
By choosing a 2 or 4-week stay, you won’t become just a student, but a “temporary resident” immersed in an unparalleled cultural experience.
The distinctive feature of RiPonza is constant learning, which isn’t confined within classroom walls but is present in every activity: here you learn Italian by living it!
Every moment of the day is transformed into a targeted educational opportunity, whether it’s making fettuccine with the village ladies, visiting a vineyard, shaping clay in a ceramics workshop, or trying your hand at painting, engraving, and local crafts.
From shopping at the market to nature excursions, to dinners at local restaurants, every gesture is supported by linguistic and cultural activities designed to help you acquire words and expressions naturally. All of this is enriched by direct contact with the local community, people you can communicate with in Italian, rediscovering the value of a village that still has so much to offer.
To discover in detail all the workshops and wonders that await you, keep reading.
The general RiPonza program
Teaching and Training
- Italian language lessons in the classroom with qualified teachers.
- Creative writing workshops and theater workshops.
- Targeted educational activities integrated into every single field experience
Artisan and Artistic Workshops
- Hands-on experiences in local crafts (bags, sewing, etc.).
- Ceramics, painting, and engraving workshops with village artists.
- Cooking lessons: homemade pasta (fettuccine, gnocchi, ravioli), traditional sauces and desserts, including the classic tiramisu
Agri-food Excellence (visits and workshops)
- Il Marrone: discovering the native chestnut and its derivatives (liqueurs, cookies, creams).
- L’Ape Nutrice: beehive visit and workshop on honey-based food and cosmetic products.
- Cantina Michael Formiconi: tour of the Cesanese vineyard and tasting among the vines.
- Maese: the secrets of craft beer production.
- Azienda Agricola La Ponzese: immersion in the genuine agricultural products of the territory.
Weekday Excursions (history and culture)
- Archaeology and Spirituality: Villa of Trajan, Certosa di Trisulti, Monasteries of San Benedetto and Santa Scolastica, Rocca dei Borgia in Subiaco.
- Art and History Villages: Cervara with its impressive artists’ staircase, Anticoli Corrado with its rich Museum of modern and contemporary art, Alatri with its majestic cyclopean walls and Anagni, city of the Popes.
- UNESCO Heritage: Villa Adriana and Villa d’Este in Tivoli.
Weekend Trips
- Great art cities: Rome and the Castelli Romani, Florence and Pisa, Naples and Pompeii.
Socializing and Recreational Learning
- Treasure hunts through the village streets, film forums, community interviews and role-playing games.
- Festive moments: karaoke, folk dancing and international dinners for cultural exchange.
- Aperitifs and lunches and dinners at typical restaurants to savor local food and wine.
Participation fee
2 SETTIMANE 1.500 € | 4 SETTIMANE 2.250 € | |
Trasporti e accoglienza | Transfer da e per la stazione di Roma Termini - Arcinazzo Romano. Apericena di benvenuto per conoscere lo staff e la comunità. | Transfer da e per la stazione di Roma Termini - Arcinazzo Romano. Apericena di benvenuto per l'integrazione nel borgo. |
Didattica e metodo | 18 ore di lezioni in aula (in piccoli gruppi di massimo 14 persone). Materiale didattico completo incluso. Didattica basata sul metodo comunicativo attraverso laboratori di teatro, scrittura e artigianato (ceramica, pittura, cucito) e in ogni attività che si svolge. Certificato di partecipazione finale. | 36 ore di lezioni in aula (in piccoli gruppi di massimo 14 persone) per un approfondimento linguistico completo. Materiale didattico completo per l'intera durata del corso. Metodo comunicativo applicato a laboratori continuativi di teatro, scrittura e artigianato. Certificato di partecipazione finale che attesta il percorso mensile. |
Esperienze, territorio e gite | Visite didattiche alle imprese locali (miele, marroni, birra artigianale, vigneto) con degustazione inclusa. Escursioni in giornata per un totale di 4 tra: Subiaco (Monasteri di San Benedetto e Santa Scolastica, Rocca dei Borgia), Anagni (città dei Papi), Alatri (mura ciclopiche e centro storico), Anticoli Corrado (Museo d'arte moderna e contemporanea), Cervara di Roma (scalinata degli artisti e intero borgo), Tivoli (Villa Adriana e Villa d’Este), Altipiani di Arcinazzo (Villa di Traiano). Trekking. Gite nelle grandi città per un totale di 2 tra: Napoli e Pompei, Roma e i Castelli Romani, Firenze e Pisa. | Visite didattiche e degustazioni presso le imprese locali (miele, marroni, birra artigianale, vigneti). Escursioni in giornata per un totale di 8: Subiaco (Monasteri di San Benedetto e Santa Scolastica, Rocca dei Borgia), Anagni (città dei Papi), Alatri (mura ciclopiche e centro storico), Anticoli Corrado (Museo d'arte moderna e contemporanea), Cervara di Roma (scalinata degli artisti e intero borgo), Tivoli (Villa Adriana e Villa d’Este), Altipiani di Arcinazzo (Villa di Traiano). Trekking. Gite nelle grandi città per un totale di 4: Napoli e Pompei, Roma e i Castelli Romani, Firenze e Pisa. |
Immersione Linguistica e soaciale | Attività ludico-didattiche per praticare la lingua in situazioni reali: caccia al tesoro con la comunità, karaoke, balli tradizionali, cineforum, interviste, cene internazionali e giochi di ruolo. | Tutte le attività ludico-didattiche per vivere la lingua: caccia al tesoro con la comunità, karaoke, balli tradizionali, cineforum, interviste, cene internazionali e giochi di ruolo. |
Alloggio e servizi | Soggiorno in camera doppia o tripla in un grande appartamento condiviso nel centro storico. Uso cucina attrezzata, frigorifero e lavatrice. Connessione Wi-Fi inclusa. Spese per riscaldamento o ventilatore già comprese. | Alloggio per l'intera durata (4 settimane) in camera doppia o tripla in appartamento grande condiviso. Pieno accesso ai comfort: cucina attrezzata, frigorifero e lavatrice. Connessione Wi-Fi e spese (riscaldamento o ventilatore) incluse. |
The fee does NOT include:
- Additional transportation: transfers to and from the airport to Rome Termini Station (and vice versa).
- Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), except for the welcome aperitif dinner and tastings included in the workshops. Everyone will have a kitchen available to cook local products purchased during activities.
- Local mobility: public transport tickets and local travel not expressly indicated in the program.
- Admissions and visits: entrance tickets to museums, monuments and archaeological sites, plus the cost of any professional tour guides.
- Extra activities: the specific cost for rafting activities and other optional experiences not included in the base fee.
Extras by accommodation type (per person)
If you would like a different solution from the standard shared room, you can customize your stay with the following extras:
- Single room in large apartment (shared with 4-6 people) +€30.00
- Single room in small apartment (shared with 1-2 people): +€40.00
- Double room in apartment for 2 people: +€5.00
- Private apartment (single use): +€90.00
- Private apartment (double use): +€30.00
The costs are total for a 2-week period.
