Study Italian and work in Sicily as an au pair

A great opportunity that young job seekers have to learn Italian is to participate in the Work’n’Learn programme. Scuola Virgilio provides you with Italian language lessons and helps you find accommodation and work: in the morning you study Italian in an intensive group course, in the afternoon or evening you work.
The only condition is to be at least 18 years old and know a little Italian at the time the application is sent.
Another possibility for those who love children is also to carry out an au pair exchange by obtaining room and board in exchange for family activities (such as, for example, babysitting, language lessons, accompaniment, etc.).

How the Work'n'Learn program works

You can apply by sending your CV and at least 2 photos.

If your profile matches the needs of potential employers, you will receive a proposal.
A minimum level of A2 Italian and advanced English (and possibly another foreign language) are required.
In order to apply to work as an au pair in a family, in addition to the requirements specified above, a level of native English and personal references are also required. Basically, free full-board family accommodation is guaranteed plus weekly pocket money, in exchange for 20 hours of work a week in the family.

To personalize the experience

If you don’t have a minimum A2 level of Italian, it is recommended to improve your level by studying on your own or following online lessons with Scuola Virgilio teachers

Famiglia siciliana con ragazza francese che lavora alla pari
Work

In selected companies

Hospitality

With trusted families

Duration

Minimum one month, maximum three months

ALSO ONLINE!

Italian language certificate

All year round, Scuola Virgilio offers private courses in general or specialized Italian, even at home with the teacher; intensive weeks for closed groups and schools; remote Italian lessons; preparation for the CELI Italian language exams (including the B1 for citizenship) of which Scuola Virgilio is the only exam center in the province of Trapani. Click below to take a free level test and, without obligation, we will contact you to propose the most suitable exam for you!

Ragazzo che studia in un corso di italiano alla Scuola Virgilio
Ragazzo che studia in un corso di italiano alla Scuola Virgilio
ALSO ONLINE!

Italian language certificate

All year round, Scuola Virgilio offers private courses in general or specialized Italian, even at home with the teacher; intensive weeks for closed groups and schools; remote Italian lessons; preparation for the CELI Italian language exams (including the B1 for citizenship) of which Scuola Virgilio is the only exam center in the province of Trapani. Click below to take a free level test and, without obligation, we will contact you to propose the most suitable exam for you!

Sicilia

Come and study Italian in Sicily

Scuola Virgilio is proud to have a multifaceted and cosmopolitan identity, having hosted in Trapani since 2006 over a thousand students of all ages, young people, adults and seniors, coming from over 50 countries of the world and from 5 continents.

To attend Italian courses at Scuola Virgilio (and/or sit any exams) you must enroll by completing the enrollment form and paying the €70 fee.
Enrollment at Scuola Virgilio is valid for two years and includes:

BEFORE THE COURSE

  • Level test
  • Access to the online “Community”.
  • Assistance in finding accommodation
  • Welcome pack with useful info and tourist brochures


DURING THE COURSE

  • Student card with discounts
  • Access to the media library
  • Guided tour of Trapani
  • Social activities: conversation at the bar, tastings, cooking lessons, etc.
  • Certificate of attendance

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