Italian language school

From 05 January to 14 August 2009 (32 weeks)
Form 04 May to 11 December 2009 (32 weeks)
From 21 September 2009 to 21 May 2010 (35 weeks, including Christmas Holydays)

• 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week
• Minimum 2 weeks.
• Max. 12 participants per group.

• 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week
• Minimum 12 weeks.
• Max. 12 participants per group.

• 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week
• Minimum 24 weeks.
• Max. 12 participants per group.

• This course is reserved only for Swedish students with "CSN" study grants or loans.
• 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week.
• Minimum 13 weeks.
• Max. 12 participants per group.
• Accommodation includes 13 weeks (90 nights) in double room in apartment, or in hotel shared bathroom and breakfast.
• Supplement for single room, per day:
  Season A = 10 Euro; Season B = 12 Euro; Season C = 17 Euro;
  

1)Linguistic element:
• 480 lessons of the Standard language course
• 80 lessons of exam preparation, choosing between two language Diplomas "Firenze" AIL: DELI, DILI, DILS, DALI (elementary, intermediate and/or advanced levels)

2)Academic element (80 lessons):
• Italian Civilisation and History
• Art History
• Business Italian
• History of Italian Fashion and Design

3)Final research:
• 10 contact hours of tutoring The duration of the whole stay is 32 weeks (35 weeks for the course starting in September and including three weeks of Christmas Holidays where no courses are held). All students can take part in the weekly cultural and social activities organized by the school.
• Minimum 5 participants.

You can choose from the following:

• Double or single room in an apartment with other students
• Double or single room in family, breakfast included
• Double or single room in family, half board (breakfast and dinner)

Accommodation price for 32 weeks (223 nights - no commission):

• Double room in apartment standard or in family with breakfast: 3’345 Euro
• Supplement for September course, including Christmas Holidays 315 Euro
• Supplement for single room and half board in family, see accomodation prices.

• Per day: 4 lessons of standard language course plus 1 extra lesson of private tuition; 25 lessons per week (Plus 5 © = five lessons of private tuition per week).
• Minimum 2 weeks.

• Per day: 4 lessons of standard language course plus 2 extra lessons of private tuition; 30 lessons per week (Plus 10 © = ten lessons of private tuition per week).
• Minimum 2 weeks.
• Recognized as “Bildungsurlaub”.

• Preparation courses for the following exams and levels according to the "Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - CEF":
  DELI-A2 - elementary
  DILI-B1 - intermediate
  DILC-B1 - int. business
  DILS/DILI-B" Intermediate level two
  DALI-C1 - advanced
  DALC-C1 - ad. business
• 80 lessons of standard language course and 40 lessons of examination preparation; total 120 lessons in 4 weeks.
• Minimum 2 participants; if there should be only one participant in a preparatory course/level, she/he will be placed in an Intensive Plus-5 course.
• Examination fees included in the course price.
• Recognized as “Bildungsurlaub”.
• Please ask for the special information brochure for the AIL-exams «Firenze»

The professional courses consist of four lessons in a standard language course plus two private tutorials on the selected professional field, each day. You can choose among the following subjects:

• Business Correspondence
• Business Italian
• Italian for Banking
• Italian for Law
• Italian for the Hotel Industry
• The Language of Wine and Food
• The Language of Tourism
• Italian for Flight Attendants
• Italian for Healthcare
• The Language of Fashion
• The Language of Architecture
• Italian Literature
• Italian Cinema
• The Language of the Libretti (Opera)
• The History and Language of Theatre

An intermediate knowledge of Italian is suggested for those attending the professional courses. Please ask for detailed programs.

• Recognized as “Bildungsurlaub”.

• Min. 10 lessons per week.
• Minimum enrolment: one week.
• A registration fee of 70 Euro, valid for 12 months, must be paid for any enrolment.
• Two-to-One-Course and Three-to-One-Course: similar knowledge of the Italian language of the participants requested.
• On request, every private tuition combination can be organized to include lunch with the teacher.
• These courses can be started on Mondays only.
• Private lessons during the week of Christmas and New Year only on request and at special rates.

Morning Program:
the morning course of Standard Italian Language is designed to improve language and conversational skills, and heighten the awarness and appreciation of Italian culture

Carnival Program:

• Orientational tour on the “Carnival of Italy and Europe”;
• Guided visit to the “Citadel” (Carnival town) and museum;
• Participation at shows and cultural events such as fun musical comedies and masked balls;
• Participation at the Carnival parades.
• Seminar on "gelati italiani" (Italian Ice Cream);
• Weekend day trip to Florence.

• 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week.
• Visits to the ‘Carnival town’and museum and participation at the Carnival parades.

Morning Program:
the morning course of Standard Italian Language is designed to improve language and conversational skills, and heighten the awarness and appreciation of Italian culture

Afternoon Program:

• Orientational tour of the city and introduction to the Liberty Architecture period with visits to the "Promenade Regina Margherita" and the "Gran Cafe";
• Melodrama: Introduction to Puccini's Operas, with live auditing (Giardini Sonori);
• Cooking class with typical Mediterranean dinner;
• Afternoon excursion to Torre del Lago with visit to Puccini's house and museum;
• Wine tasting guided by expert sommeliers: Tuscan reds paired with regional Italian cheeses and bread;
• Seminar on "gelati italiani"(Italian Ice Cream);
• Weekend day trip to Florence.

14 Apr - 24 Apr
01 Jun - 12 Jun
21 Sep - 02 Oct

• 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week.
• Visits and excursions on the afternoons.
• One full day excursion during the weekend.
• If there is only one participant, she/he will be placed in an Intensive PLUS-5 course. All organized school activites are free of charge for this participant.

• This course introduces in the professional Italian cooking.
• One meeting lasts about 3 hours.
• The course can be extended

• For Instrument and Canto courses, there are 3 levels of ability:
  - Beginner = up to two years’ study;
  - Intermediate = from two to five years’ study;
  - Expert = over five years’ study.
• Each lesson has a duration of 60 minutes.
• All courses can be extended.

• The price list is valid from 1 January until 31 December 2008; Euro = European Union Currency.
  *) A registration fee of 70 Euro, valid for 12 months, must be paid for any enrolment.
• Italian Cuisine and Music courses will take place only with the minimum number of participants indicated.
• Duration of a lesson = 45 minutes.
• Minimum age = 16 years.

• Placement, assessment and final tests.
• Teaching material (basic material for Art courses).
• Diploma «Firenze» AIL examination fees for the preparation courses.
• Documents for Visa and Residence Permit, if requested.
• Free Internet access.
• Social activities (free or at cost price).
• Certificate of attendance.
• Student card.