The Marco Polo Programme was launched in 2006 by the Conference of Italian University Rectors (CRUI), in response to an official request from the President of Italy. It was conceived with the aim to increase the number of Chinese students enrolled in Italian universities, by creating a preparatory course of Italian language and culture enabling students to attend Level 2 classes.
The University of Pavia began its Marco Polo Programme in March 2007, offering a high-level, six-month, full immersion teaching program with classes taught entirely in Italian by highly qualified personnel. It includes grammar, phonetics, and speaking classes, as well as an Italian-culture course and a specific course designed to help students prepare for the final exams.
Website
marcopolo.unipv.eu
