Discover Sant'Anna

Our Mission

Sant'Anna's mission is to educate, support, and inspire international students to become active citizens of the world. We are committed to academic excellence within an authentic and engaging Italian community.

Mission and Goals

At Sant’Anna we strive to provide students from across the world a unique, hands-on learning experience where they can cultivate real world skills and knowledge.

Because the school is located in Sorrento, one of the most harmonious cities southern Italy has to offer, our students are truly able to gain a global awareness and appreciate diversity while studying abroad. Our goal is to help guide participating students into becoming responsible, open-minded members of society.

Our hope is that each student can leave Sant’Anna with an appreciation of the Italian culture as well as the knowledge acquired through their academic courses.

We are so passionate about the importance of international education and training in a student’s academic career, and we are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to providing students with a life changing experience.

Our Values

Value for the characteristics that make others different from ourselves, including but not restricted to: race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, culture. Granting equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive environment is of the upmost importance to our organization.

Acceptance

Value for the exploration of different ways in which we can better serve our staff, students, and community.

Continuous Improvement

Value for our students to use their experience away from home to explore and learn from the unfamiliar.

Discovery

Value for the differences that make our community strong. We strive to understand and appreciate that which is different from ourselves.

Diversity

Value for a holistic learning approach.

Education

Value for the global reach within which our organization operates. We celebrate the culture and variety brought by our students to our institute.

Internationality

Value for the pursuit and exploration of knowledge.

Knowledge

Value for the empowerment of our staff and students to facilitate change.

Leadership

Value for the ability to grow from every experience both in and out of the classroom.

Learning

Value for staff and students to feel capable and independent in their daily lives.

Self-confidence

Value for socially and environmentally progressive practices that protect our environment.

Sustainability

Mediterranean Location

Our Location

Why choose Sorrento?

Study abroad programs in Italy have traditionally focused on the popular cultural centers of Rome, Florence, Milan, and other cities in the north of Italy. At Sant’Anna Institute, study abroad students have the opportunity to experience the unique culture, customs, and climate of southern Italy.

Sant’Anna is located in the stunning town of Sorrento at the beginning of the Amalfi Coast, just 20 miles south of Naples. Perched atop hundred foot cliffs that face the Gulf of Naples, Sorrento is within sight of rugged snow-capped mountains, emerald waters, black sand beaches, cliff- hanging villages, and the world’s best known volcano: Vesuvius.

Sorrento is a safe, walkable, and picturesque center of international tourism. It has an international population, making it a small town, with a cosmopolitan feel.

Sorrento also boasts:

Friendly, gracious people
Southern hospitality
Italian style
Bustling shopping streets and traditional Roman-style alleys
A mild, sun-drenched Mediterranean climate
Culinary traditions based on the seafood, and locally grown, fresh produce
Streets lined with lemon and orange trees
Hillsides covered with olive groves and vineyards
Home to some of the best pizza and gelato you will find anywhere

Sorrento is a treasure all its own and a passageway to the:

tunning islands of Capri and Ischia
baroque splendor of Naples
majestic Greek temples at Paestum
historic Roman ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum
world-famous collection at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples
cliff hanging villages of the Amalfi Coast, like Positano, Amalfi and Ravello
world’s best known volcano, Mount Vesuvius

It’s the perfect city to discover a home away from home with a hometown feel!

Sant’Anna Institute is located overlooking the Marina Grande of Sorrento, perched on the cliffside with stunning views from the sea-facing windows, and it’s a short walk to the harbor and the harbor-side restaurants.

The Institute is located a short 15-minute walk from the center of town and 20 minutes from the Sorrento train and bus station.

The Residence Hall was established in 2017 and is on the third and fourth floors of the Institute, overlooking the picturesque Marina Grande.