The school

A story that began far from home, and returned to Cagliari.

There comes a moment, when you’re living abroad, when you truly understand what it means to learn a language. It’s not just about grammar; it’s about opening a window onto a way of seeing the world and finally feeling understood. It’s laughing at a misunderstanding and then never forgetting it.
I experienced that feeling first-hand. And when I returned to Cagliari, I knew exactly what I wanted to build: a different kind of Italian school. A place where learning the language also meant discovering a city, immersing yourself in a culture, feeling part of something. That’s how L’Accademia was born.

Our method: language as an experience

We don’t believe in learning Italian solely from books. Our approach is communicative and practical; you learn by speaking, listening and living. From the very first lesson, the language
becomes a real tool for exploring Cagliari, meeting people and expressing yourself.
Our teachers aren’t just grammar experts: they are guides, points of reference and an integral part of your experience in Sardinia.

Small groups. Big connections

At L'Accademia, you’ll find a family atmosphere that large schools simply can’t offer. Small groups, genuine care, and authentic relationships. Our students aren’t just numbers; they’re people with different stories, interests and goals, and we support them with care every step of the way. Many arrive as students and leave as friends.

Cagliari and Sardinia: our greatest asset

Teaching Italian in Cagliari is a privilege. This city, with its light, its flavours and its millennia-old history, is our most beautiful classroom. Sardinian culture is not merely a backdrop: it is at the heart of every lesson, every activity and every conversation.

Our team: passion and professionalism every day

Behind L’Accademia is a group of teachers who deeply love what they do. They are trained and up-to-date professionals, but above all genuine people, capable of creating a warm and stimulating atmosphere in the classroom where every student feels free to express themselves, even when they make a mistake – indeed, especially then.
For them, teaching Italian is not just any job. It is a vocation, and you can sense it in every lesson, every correction and every encouraging smile.

MAURA MATTANA
Direttrice

I am Maura Mattana and I have the task and pleasure of directing L'Accademia. I started out teaching English to the Italians, but I soon realized that my passion was the Italian language. And I found out I was even more interested in organizing perfect study vacations for those wishing to study our language, live our culture, and discover places and cities off the beaten path of mass tourism. I carved out a small niche in which I feel perfectly at ease. And that's not all: I've discovered a way to travel while staying at home. In this "stationary" traveling I am joined by people who may be even more in love with this work than I am, like our head teacher Stefania Manunza. Together we make sure that whoever chooses our school will come back home with something additional: better skills in Italian and a greater desire to discover our island.

STEFANIA MANUNZA
Direttrice Didattica

With a degree in English language and literature, she has been teaching Italian to foreigners for over 10 years at Accademia, of which she is also the head teacher. Her experience in the field has been complemented by the DITALS Level II, which certifies the theoretical and practical competence in teaching Italian as a foreign language. A lover of language and languages, a book collector, a lover of literature and history, she loves to share her passions with her students and involve them in a journey that is not only linguistic but above all cultural.

MONICA CURRELI
Coordinatrice dei corsi

My name is Monica, and, together with Maura, I’m often the first person you meet at L’Accademia. Every Monday morning, I welcome new students and help them find the course that best suits them, because starting at the right level is the first step to learning effectively. With a degree in Political Science, I have lived and worked abroad. These experiences led me to teaching Italian to foreigners and intercultural communication, which are now my great passion. I hold the DITALS qualification and work every day to ensure that every lesson is a genuine encounter between different cultures.
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