BrightSteps Calabria
A Bilingual Learning Hub for Worldschoolers
Three months of hands-on, project-based learning in Southern Italy for ages 6–13. Build community, explore Calabria, Puglia, Basilicata & beyond—while your children thrive in a nurturing bilingual environment.
Connect with other worldschooling families and start planning your adventure together.
Why Families Choose BrightSteps
Quality bilingual education in an authentic Italian setting—trusted, welcoming, and designed for worldschoolers
Trusted & Established
Hosted at Accademia delle Lingue in Castrovillari, a language school founded in 2014 and run by people who genuinely care about children and families. The team creates a warm, supportive space where kids feel at home.
True Bilingual Learning
Italian and English immersion—not translation, but authentic communication with qualified bilingual teachers. Small groups (max 15) for personalized attention.
Perfect Base for Travel
Castrovillari sits at the edge of Pollino National Park. Explore 5 regions—Calabria, Puglia, Basilicata, Campania, Sicily—all 2–2.5 hours away.
Project-Based Learning
Weekly themes, hands-on activities, field trips, and real-world exploration. Kids learn by doing—building rockets, visiting farms, creating city models, storytelling.
Community Living
Families stay together in central Castrovillari apartments—walk to school, share meals, create lasting friendships with other worldschooling families.
Authentic Italian Life
Experience real Southern Italy—fresh markets, friendly locals, countryside walks, slow living, and settling-in support from our welcoming team.
BrightSteps is more than a learning hub—it's a community where worldschooling families find quality education, authentic experiences, and a base to explore Southern Italy together.
Launching March 1, 2026, our program offers 3 months of bilingual learning at Accademia delle Lingue in Castrovillari—a trusted school with years of experience, welcoming teachers, and a safe environment where "children always enter and leave smiling."
Scenes From Calabria
Curated views around Pollino and the Tyrrhenian coast
Images from Calabria Straordinaria under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY).
Experience Calabria
Get a glimpse of what awaits your family
Get in Touch
Interested in BrightSteps Calabria? Early-bird discount available until December 18, 2025. Let's connect! We'll answer your questions and guide you through enrollment. Spots are limited (max 15 per class).