THE BUILDING
The school is located in a two-story building, and contains nine classrooms. Facilities include:
- full internet service
- an out door terrace, gazebo, and a small garden
- wheelchair access
WHERE WE ARE LOCATED
We are located in the centre of Viareggio, within walking distance from the beach. The school is next to a Pinewood forest where you can go jogging, rent a bicycle, or play tennis. From the school everything is accessible by foot.
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WHY CHOOSE CENTRO GIACOMO PUCCINI?
There are several reasons to choose our Centre:
- Founded in 1988, we have years of experience and specialise in teaching Italian in Italy
- The school is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research The school is Officially recognized by the Swedish authorities (Vår skola är godkänd av CSN och Högskoleverket)
- A young and higly motivated professional teaching facultiy all specially trained in teaching Italian to foreigners
- We are members of ASILS (Association of language schools for teaching Italian as a foreign language)
- All levels of Italian offered the whole year around
- Small study groups
- Courses start every 2 weeks (including beginners)
- After 3 or 6 months the AIL-exam "Firenze" (Accademia Italiana di Lingua) DELI/DILI/DALI/DALC can be taken
- A whole range of activities offered for students to gain insight into the Italian culture
- Meet students from all over the world while studying at Centro Giacomo Puccini
- Friendly and helpful staff that give personal attention to each student
- Access provided for handicapped students
Membership
- AIL: Accademia Italiana di Lingua
- ASILS: Association of language schools for teaching Italian as a foreign language
- ELITE: Excellent Language Teaching Institutions in Europe
- Regione Toscana: Agenzia Formativa accreditata da Regione Toscana con Codice di accreditamento LU0173
Recognised certificates
- Diploma "Firenze" DELI-AIL (elementary)
- Diploma "Firenze" DILI-AIL (intermediate)
- Diploma "Firenze" DILC-AIL (intermediate commercial )
- Diploma "Firenze" DALI-AIL (advanced)
- Diploma "Firenze" DALC-AIL (commercial)
- Preparation course for CILS, University of Siena
Recognitions
- Recognised by the German Federal State of Hamburg for "Bildungsurlaub".
- Recognised by many US Universities for Academic credits.
