Each student will receive a workbook which will serve as the basis for study in the program's various disciplines. A reference book will additionally be indicated in each section, as well as recommended reading for guidance and supplements.



Each discipline will be presented by through lectures held at annual meetings, study of the workbook and other texts recommended for more in-depth understanding, and the completion of written exercises.



Each student will be assigned a tutor, an Institute professor with whom they can speak on a normal basis (in person, by telephone, or by e-mail) to receive help in developing a constant rhythm within their work, as well help in any difficulty they may encounter.

In the periods between the established meetings, students must complete the assigned written exercises and send them to the Secretary.

The secretary will forward them to the professors for correction. Exercises do not receive concrete grades, but may need to be repeated upon a professor's request.

At the beginning of the second year, students must take a written test on the subject matter learned during their first year. At the end of the second year, students who have both completed all of their exercises and  passed the written exam concerning the first year, must complete a written assignment on a theme chosen by the Managing Committee.