Situated in one of Turin's most elegant areas just a short walk from the Polytechnic, CiaoItaly specialises in teaching the Italian language and culture to students from all over the world. The institute was born from the multicultural expertise of the staff of AbbeySchool, a leader in language teaching since 1996, and now offering as many as 18 languages with only native speaker teachers. CiaoItaly is affiliated to ASILS, AIL and recognised by the German Bildungsurlaub and CSN Lund-Sweden. The school offers also a Masters in Italian Language Didactics for newly qualified teachers. Lessons are entrusted to highly qualified teachers who, through the use of a wide range of materials and techniques, enable students to enhance their linguistic skills in a cheerful and friendly environment. Supervised by staff who speak the main European and Asian languages, students never risk feeling isolated, and they are also given assistance which includes helping them find accommodation during their stay. There is a vast range of courses: intensive group courses (20 hours per week), 1-to-1 and 2-to-1 courses, courses for children, CILS and CELI exam preparation and business courses. Moreover, the school proposes numerous recreational activities which allow students to get to know the Torinese people, the city and its surroundings.