Academic Structure
Lake Como Sport Academy provides a structured academic program developed in collaboration with Italian educational institution, allowing international student-athletes to continue their academic development while pursuing elite athletic training.
Students follow a supervised weekly academic schedule designed specifically for an international cohort. This is not tutoring. It is structured academic integration within an Italian educational framework.
Academic Partner
Scuole Dedalo
Scuole Dedalo is an Italian educational social cooperative dedicated to the development and formation of young people through innovative academic and educational pathways.
The organization manages a network of four private schools in Italy, covering the entire educational journey from early childhood through secondary education:
- Istituto Orsoline San Carlo – Como
- Istituto San Giuseppe – Milan
- Istituto Sant’Orsola – Rome
- Istituto Cuore Immacolato di Maria – Rome
Through this network, Dedalo promotes an educational model focused on:
- personal development
- academic rigor
- cultural awareness
- engagement with contemporary society
The organization also develops complementary initiatives including:
- Setup Project, a post-graduate pathway focused on entrepreneurship, innovation, and network management
- University residences in Milan and Rome supporting higher education students
Dedalo’s mission is rooted in a long-standing educational tradition that emphasizes experience-based learning, responsibility, and the personal development of each student.
Istituto Orsoline San Carlo – Como
The Istituto Orsoline San Carlo of Como is part of the Scuole Dedalo educational network and represents one of the most established academic institutions in the region.
The school combines a strong academic tradition with a modern approach to education that values:
- the uniqueness of each student
- the discovery of individual talents and potential
- intellectual curiosity and personal responsibility
- engagement with contemporary cultural and social challenges
Students are guided by educators who accompany them in their development not only academically, but also personally, helping them grow as responsible individuals prepared to face the complexity of modern society.
The institution promotes an educational experience built on:
- active participation
- collaboration between students and teachers
- openness to international perspectives
- a strong cultural foundation.
This approach reflects a broader educational philosophy where learning is understood as a shared experience between students, educators, and the surrounding community.
Weekly Academic Structure
Students complete 20 academic hours per week,
organized across two main areas of study.
Academic Standards
Participation in athletics does not excuse academic commitment.
Students are expected to:
Maintain consistent attendance
Meet academic
deadlines
Participate actively in coursework
Demonstrate responsibility
Italian Language & Culture
10 Hours per Week
Focused on:
- Practical communication
- Academic vocabulary
- Cultural integration
- Functional fluency
- Italian lifestyle and cultural understanding
Applied Physical Education
10 Hours per Week
Focused on:
- Sports science fundamentals
- Strength & conditioning principles
- Recovery and injury prevention
- Performance theory
- Applied physiology
Certification
Upon successful completion of the academic year, students receive official certification issued within the academic framework of the partner institution.
This documentation supports:
- academic continuity
- international academic recognition
- future university progression.