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The ISYL Academy (Italian Super Yacht Life) Foundation is an organisation dedicated to training in the maritime sector, with a particular focus on the world of yachting, the nautical supply chain and logistics. As an ITS, Istituto Tecnologico Superiore, we offer specialised courses to prepare tomorrow’s professionals to work in the nautical world.

We offer a variety of courses covering different areas of the nautical industry, logistics management, marine management support, seafarer courses and much more. You can find the full list of available courses in the Courses section.

Our courses are open to anyone wishing to enter or specialise in the yachting and logistics industry, from beginners to professionals looking to advance their careers. Some courses may require specific prerequisites (related to age or previous training) which will be indicated in the course description.

Requirements vary depending on the course chosen. Basically, a high school diploma is necessary; in other cases, having attended the Nautical Institute is a preferential requirement. You will find the specific requirements on the page dedicated to each course.

Not only that, the ISYL Foundation is open to all citizens of the European community.

You can register for our courses directly from our website. Go to the page of the course you are interested in, click on the course button to read all the instructions, and download the forms that you can send back to our secretariat. Watch out for deadlines!

The duration of the courses may vary depending on the course. In general, it is 1800 hours or 3000 hours (divided between classroom lessons, workshops, project work and company internships). Detailed information on the duration of each course can be found in the course description.

Yes, there is an admission test for access to our courses. The selection will be structured as follows:

  1. curricular evaluation based on qualifications;
  2. a written test with multiple-choice closed questions
  3. an individual oral motivational interview.

After the formal closing of entries all candidates will be informed in detail

Our courses are held at three locations: in Viareggio, Livorno and Piombino.

The ISYL Academy Foundation offers courses in three different locations: Viareggio, Livorno and Piombino, all easily accessible by various means of transport – for addresses please see the dedicated page.

  • Headquarters in Viareggio: The head office is located in Viareggio, at Villa Borbone on the Viale dei Tigli, which is well connected by train, with the railway station about 4 km from our headquarters. If you travel by car, you can reach us via the A11 and A12 motorways. Free parking is always available in the immediate vicinity of Villa Borbone.
  • Livorno office: Located in Piazza del Portuale, the Livorno office is easily accessible by train, with Livorno Centrale railway station about 4 km away.If travelling by car, Livorno is well connected via the A12 motorway and State Road 1 (Via Aurelia).Local buses also offer regular connections from the station to our premises.
  • Piombino location: You can reach our course venue by train, with the Piombino Centrale station located just over 1 km from Piazzale Premuda, where some of our courses are held.By car, Piombino is accessible via State Road 398, with parking available in the area.

Regardless of your chosen venue, you will find convenient and accessible transport options to facilitate your arrival at our courses!

The courses are free of charge.

In some cases, in fact, they are financed as part of the ‘ITS Academy’ Higher Technological Institutes project in implementation of Mission 4 – Education and Research – Component 1 – Enhancement of the supply of education services: Investment 1.5 ‘Development of the tertiary vocational training system (ITS)’ of the NRP.

In other cases, co-financed by the Tuscany ESF+ 2021/2027 PR and included in Giovanisì (www.giovanisi.it), the Tuscany Region’s project for the autonomy of young people

Yes, the ISYL Foundation offers a limited number of scholarships based on merit and financial need.

At the end of each course, you will receive a Higher Technical Diploma with a level of the European Qualification Framework EQF specifically EQF V or EQF VI. This diploma certifies the skills you have acquired and can be a valuable support in advancing in your career.

Yes, many of our courses are designed to prepare you directly for entry into the labour market, including through structured internships in companies in the nautical and logistics district. Our programmes are delivered in cooperation with companies in the industry, ensuring that the skills acquired are immediately applicable in the professional field.

You can contact us via the contact form available on our website, by email at segreteria@isyl.it, or by phone at 3669779262. We are at your disposal to answer any questions you may have.

Absolutely! During our courses, we organise events, seminars, workshops and career days that will allow you to get in touch with industry professionals, lecturers and other students, creating a network of contacts useful for your career.

Yes, we collaborate with leading companies in the maritime and nautical sector to facilitate our students’ job placement. We offer support by helping you find job opportunities after the completion of the course.