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  The study abroad program offered by the language school in Sienna enables American students to earn Italian language credits for Italian 101 and Italian 102.

AZ Siena ~ Italy
Academic Credit

The study abroad program offered by the Italian language school in Siena (along with locations in Rome and Florence) enables American students to earn Italian language credits for Italian 101 and Italian 102. The Italian language school(s) collaborate with Edgewood College in Madison, WI whereby students registering with A2Z Languages and the Italian language school may receive credits at that college. Since Edgewood College is a higher educational institution fully accredited in the United States, these credits will normally be transferable to most American colleges and universities.

Please note, that you may also attend your credit course in Florence or Siena, but only the school in Rome is authorized to collect credit transfer fees.

Which semesters of Italian language can be taken at the Italian language school with credits transfer?

Italian course 101 - first semester Italian
Italian course 102 - second semester Italian

How many credits can be earned?

The credit course is called "4-week-Standard Course" (80 lessons of 45 minutes each) and corresponds to 60 contact hours which enables you to receive 4 academic credits for each credit course.

Your department head may request a copy of the course syllabi and detailed program descriptions. This information can be obtained from Ellen Fehring, Registrar of Edgewood College. Please feel free to contact her at:

Edgewood College
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
E-mail: registrar@edgewood.edu
Fax: (608) 663.3291
Tel.: (608) 663.2202

What are the costs for credit transfer?

For the current (2006-2007) academic year the tuition to Edgewood College per 4-credit course amounts to US$ 600 (US$ 150 for each credit). This amount will be collected only by AZ Rome.

For the language course costs please consult our price list

What is the procedure?

  • Please contact your registrar to verify whether your college or university accept credits awarded by Edgewood College.

  • All students applying for the program Italian 101 or 102 submit the "Credit application form" directly to the Italian language school.

  • Send an official transcript from an accredited U.S. college or university or a high school graduation confirmation signed by the school principal. The transcript must be sent directly from the Institution to the school in Rome. The transcript is not considered official if it is mailed from anyone other than the Institution.

  • Finally, A2Z Languages requires that you also submit your registration form for one of the following school locations: Rome, Florence or Siena. Together with this application you should send us the amount of $90.00 (after you have been registered you will receive the credit application form).

After course completion, the school submits to Edgewood College the application documents, course information and student's grades as well as course tuition. Grades will be recorded by Edgewood College as a normal student transcript and will be included in the Edgewood cumulative grade point average calculation.


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