Sant’Anna Institute is located overlooking the Marina Grande of Sorrento, a small and safe city on the Bay of Naples. The Institute is located a short 15 minute walk from the center of town and 20 minutes from the Sorrento Station.

From the train station, it is easy to reach any city in Italy, as well as the gems of the Amalfi Coast. Naples, the closest metropolitan city, is about an hour away, making travel very convenient.

• From Naples main station, Napoli Centrale-Garibaldi, to Sorrento
  Circumvesuviana train service is running from Naples main station to Sorrento every 30 minutes from 6:00 am to 09:30 pm, train ride is approximately 70 minutes.
  The Circumvesuviana train station is located in the lower level of the Garibaldi train station in Naples. Tickets are available in the station for €3,60 from Naples to Sorrento.
  Timetable available on the website.
• From Naples “Capodichino” Airport to Sorrento
  Naples Capodichino Airport is 8 km north of Naples. It’s the main airport in the Campania region for national and international flight services.
  BY BUS CURRERI The easiest way to arrive in Sorrento from the airport is by the Curreri shuttle service. It operates daily from Capodichino Airport to Sorrento and back from directly in from of the Capodichino airport. Ticket available on board – € 13,00. The trip takes 90 minutes. Timetables according with season available on their website. Phone +39 081 8015420.
• From Naples maritime station to the port of Sorrento
  From Naples “molo Beverello” port daily jet service to Sorrento. Boat ride 35 minutes. Timetable and rate available on web: www.alilauro.it or www.gescab.it.
• From Rome to Sorrento
  MAROZZI BUS SERVICE – Daily service from Rome Tiburtina station to Sorrento and back. Timetable and rate available can be found on their website.

Absolutely not. We offer Italian courses at every level from Beginner to Post Advanced. Upon arrival, your Italian level will be evaluated and you will be placed in the proper class.

Furthermore, all of our staff speak a proficient level of English, ensuring you will not be lost during your time here.

To accommodate our students, we offer full year, Spring and Fall semester, summer sessions, as well as J-term and Maymester programs.

Yes. Our courses are accredited through our partner university Jacksonville University, making transferring credits an easy process.

We are very lucky to be able to offer a students an abundance of facilities, including free Wi-Fi throughout the building, a library, a student lounge, an organic garden right outside the door, 24-hour assistance to students, an offsite English speaking doctor if medical assistance is required, as well as a newly renovated residence hall on the third and fourth floors of our building.

Aside from Italian language classes, all of our courses are given in English. For a list of courses and descriptions please visit this link.

Our students enjoy a plethora of opportunities to explore the region and get to know the Sorrentine community. Internships: During their time at Sant’Anna students can participate in an comprehensive internship related to their field of study. This is a wonderful way to gain relevant work experience and develop as a professional in an international environment.

Service Learning: These are projects that accompany specific courses allowing the community to become a “living” text and source of data for classwork while giving something back to your new home. Excursions and Field Trips: There are three excursions per semester (one per summer term) included in the program.

Sant’Anna offers four accommodation options: Residence Hall on Campus, Villa Yama, Shared Apartments and Italian Host family. The Residence Hall is located right above the school, on the 3rd and 4th floor of the same building. Villa Yama, Shared Apartments and Host families are located throughout Sorrento a few minutes walk from the school. They all are equipped with desk, bed and linens, closet, Wi-Fi, Air conditioning, kitchen and laundry.

Yes. All roommate requests must be mutual, you will have to indicate the prospective roommate’s full name and student ID number. Furthermore, follow the priority deadlines:

• Summer Terms – April 1st
• Fall Semester – July 1st
• Spring Semeste – December 1st

Requests made after the deadline cannot be guaranteed.

Single rooms are, for all of our accomodation, limited in number and are available on a first come first-served basis. Students are advised to submit a housing application as early as possible for particular housing requests.

Sant’Anna provides a luggage storage space in the Residence Hall lobby for free. However throughout Sorrento you can find different luggage storage services:

Agenzia Tempio Travel
Close to Circumvesuviana train station
Piazza G.B. De Curtis, 11
Ph +39 081.8782103
Daily open
Daily rate € 4,00
Opening Hrs 08:30 am 06:30 pm
Night time extra € 5,00

L’Ametista
Viale Nizza 25
Ph + 39 338 9401193
Daily open
Daily rate € 4,00
Opening hrs 8:00 – 20:00
24 hrs luggage claim Safety locker available

Parcheggio De Curtis
Close to bus terminal and Circumvesuviana train station
Via E. De Curtis, 5
Ph + 39 3467824280
Daily open
Daily rate € 5,00
Opening Hrs 07:30 am 11:30 pm

Sorrento Luggage
Pick Up/Drop Off Service available
Via P. R. Giuliani, 24
Ph + 39 3384317323
info@sorrentoluggage.com
Daily open
Daily rate € 7,00
Opening Hrs 08:00 am 08:00 pm
Night time extra € 5,00

Travel Etc
Piazza Tasso, 16
Ph + 39 081.8784583
Daily open
Daily rate € 4,00
Opening Hrs 09:30 am 10:30 pm

Yes, Non-EU citizens must apply for a student Schengen visa at the Italian Consulate of their jurisdiction. Each consulate office administers student visas in a slightly different way.

Therefore it is important that you review the specific requirements carefully, as the visa process is not uniform across the country.

No, each consulate office administers student visas in a slightly different way. Therefore it is important that you review the specific requirements carefully, as the visa process is not uniform across the country.

The Consular office will evaluate the documents submitted and may request additional ones at its discretion. Furthermore, the applicant should also be aware that each Italian consulate office retains the right to amend its visa process at any time. We encourage you to refer back to your consulate’s website frequently throughout the process.

It is advisable to apply for the visa at least three (3) weeks (and not more than ninety days) prior to the departure date. Rush processing is not possible. During the summer months and holiday periods, a longer processing time may be required.

Once you arrive in Italy, if you have applied for a study program longer than 90 days, Sant’Anna’s staff will assist you in the different steps of the process to get the permit of stay.

Free Wi-fi access is guaranteed at school and in the Residence Hall/Shared apartments.

We suggest you put your smartphone on airplane mode and use it only on WiFi. WiFi is not as reliable as it is in the US, England, and Australia, but it is the most cost effective option. It also is more accessible than in the United States.

Check with your provider if you have free international roaming because some providers, such as TMobile, do offer it.

To ensure better communication and safety while studying in Sorrento, we strongly recommend obtaining a local italian SIM Card, which will give you an italian phone number. At the same time you can still have your american number as well.

We remind you that it is extremely important to be able to make a phone call to an Italian number in case of need.

In Sorrento you can easily find italian phone companies stores, where to purchase a sim card at approx. 10,00 -15,00 Euros for your phone for Italian, multi-country, or International plans. Most monthly plans vary between 15-20,00 Euro for a combination of minutes, SMS and data. Please be aware that you will need to show your original passport while purchasing a new local SIM Card.

If you plan to use your personal phone abroad make sure your phone is “unlocked” before you leave, as it will not work if it is not.

Yes, Non-EU citizens must apply for a student Schengen visa at the Italian Consulate of their jurisdiction. Each consulate office administers student visas in a slightly different way.

Therefore it is important that you review the specific requirements carefully, as the visa process is not uniform across the country.

No, each consulate office administers student visas in a slightly different way. Therefore it is important that you review the specific requirements carefully, as the visa process is not uniform across the country.

The Consular office will evaluate the documents submitted and may request additional ones at its discretion. Furthermore, the applicant should also be aware that each Italian consulate office retains the right to amend its visa process at any time. We encourage you to refer back to your consulate’s website frequently throughout the process.

Sorrento has a sunny and warm Mediterranean climate. The summers are hot and dry with an average maximum temperature of 29 degrees Celsius (84° Fahrenheit) in the warmest months. The winters are mild with an average temperature of around 13 ° C (55° F). It can often rain in winter. On average, the warmest month(s) are July and August and the coolest month is January.

Pack Light! Just bring the essentials; you can usually buy anything you need once in Sorrento. Remember that your will probably want to take home souvenirs as well!

Students with existing medical conditions should ensure, prior to departure, that any medical supplies they may need while abroad can either carried from home in their checked luggage or prescribed and purchased in Italy directly.

It is not advisable for students to have any medicine shipped via postal service from their home country as the package will require documentation forms of imports into Italy and will likely stuck at Customs. Please also be aware that certain prescription drugs that are used in your country may be illegal in Italy and will not be allowed to pass through customs.

Foreign prescriptions are not accepted in Italian pharmacies and, unless the medication the student needs can be sold over the counter in Italy, it will be necessary to have it prescribed by a doctor in Sorrento (you will receive our English speaking doctor and pharmacy referrals during Orientation).

The ability to step out of your comfort zone and branch out to the local community highly depends on your willingness and attitude. Sant’Anna encourages students’ cultural immersion and offers a variety of cultural activities: internships, service learning, community engagement projects and volunteering opportunities!

The best tip is to be confident and to have a great experience! Do as the locals do. Adopt and adapt to the local cultures. Don’t be afraid to talk to locals and make friends, but keep your wits about you. When travelling, know what’s going on around you, don’t bury yourself in technology and have a Plan B. Be flexible but make decisions wisely.

There are plenty of activities that you can practice in Sorrento and surroundings.

If you love having fun you can find a bowling centre in Sorrento and amusement and water parks in the surroundings. If you love sports and want to stay fit during your stay abroad you can either use Sant’Anna’s gym or find several gyms and outdoor facilities where you can practise a huge variety of outdoor sports, such as tennis, football, riding, swimming and more!

During the summer time you have also the opportunity to go snorkelling and discover the local marine area. If you love the nature, you will find a lot of hiking trails with breathtaking views upon the hills of the Sorrentine Peninsula. Ask us to receive more detailed information!

Whether you’re looking for a quiet and intimate evening with that special someone, or want to dance the night away with a group of friends, Sorrento and nearby Sant’Agnello have plenty of nightlife options.

The narrow streets of Sorrento’s centro storico are alive with cafes, clubs, and restaurants, which become positively crowded during the sweet nights of summer.

The historical centre of Sorrento is the ideal place for shopping, from the seafront to the narrow streets, leading to the main street area, you can find thousands of souvenirs shops selling local products, such as Typical hand-craft marquetry, hand-stitched tablecloths, coloured handmade sandals, distilleries and local gastronomic products.

Along the main street, Corso Italia, many shops offer the most famous “Made in Italy” brands for your clothing and accessories. Sorrentines love strolling on Corso Italia eating gelato and doing shopping.

Compared to many larger Italian cities, Sorrento is a safe place to live. Students generally don’t have to worry as much about crime and theft. As long as a student adopts responsible travel habits, usually they will have a smooth and safe experience. While the threat of crime is much lower than in larger cities, Sorrento is a tourist town and criminals can target tourists and non-Italians as “easy” targets, therefore we suggest students to be responsible and always safeguard their belongings. Furthermore, although it is safe to walk around Sorrento, we highly recommend students to walk home together late at night.

Sant’Anna onsite staff will be able to assist students on how to reach public clinics/hospitals, embassies, consulates or the police station.

During orientation you will receive general information about health, safety and wellbeing, useful numbers and directions to Sant’Anna’s English speaking doctor and pharmacy, as well as the Sant’Anna staff 24-hour emergency cell phone contact information.

Moreover, Sant’Anna provides the onsite healthcare service: a medical doctor is on campus 1 day a week for primary care at no extra charge. Other special visits and psychological/psychiatric may be provided upon request with an extra charge.

As a country, the Italian military police force, the Carabinieri, has made nation-wide adjustments to protect and prevent the occurrence of terrorism. Military presence is growing along boarder lines, in airports, and in high traffic areas. Even with Sorrento being smaller, there are currently 50 officers stationed in the area to ensure safety and work with the local police force.

Sant’Anna Institute itself has emergency policies set in place to keep track of their students and confirm their safety. A staff member contacts each student immediately after the news of any European incident. Safety can’t be promised to anyone at any geographical location, but each student should have a plan of action.

We suggest you to take an extra STEP towards safety and register with the US State department in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) on the US State Department Website, you notify the nearest US Embassy (The Embassy in Naples serves Sorrento)to your travels of your status abroad. STEP allows you to receive updates about health and safety conditions in your destinations, and get in contact with you in case of emergency in country or at home.

From Sorrento, it is easy and fairly inexpensive to travel in Italy and across Europe, particularly if you plan and book in advance.

The fastest way is by plane: the airport of Naples – Capodichino is approx. at an hour and half distance from Sorrento by car/bus.

Find info on the bus to the Naples airport and other ways to reach Naples on our Maps and Directions Page.

Sorrento is connected directly to Capodichino also by a local private bus, find more info at https://www.curreriviaggi.it/en/.

From Capodichino, you can fly to all major destinations in Italy, Europe and all over the world! You can also find low cost companies that fly to major destinations in Europe, but we suggest you always to pay attention to hidden costs for extra luggage, overweight luggage, itinerary changes, etc.
If you would like to travel in Italy you can also opt for the often cheaper and as simple solution, and take the train.

The railway station Naples Centrale -Piazza Garibaldi is connected to the other cities in Italy by regional trains and high speed trains, such as Trenitalia (www.trenitalia.com) and Italo (http://www.italotreno.it/).

From Sorrento you can reach directly the railway station Naples Centrale by Circumvesuviana train (approx. 1h10 ride), running approx. every 30 minutes from the early morning until the evening.