The school is open all year round and it's possible to enroll at any time: every Monday the new students take a little test to determine their level and to enable us to create homogeneous classes. Classes are always small (minimum 2 - maximum 6). There are six levels recognized by the Common European Framework for Languages: from elementary to upper level.
Our courses, specially tailored to any requirement, are aimed to exploring all the specific linguistic areas such as Italian for art or architecture, history; Italian for economics, business, medicine, banking etc. The student can choose one the following courses:
Standard courses
- Intensive group (20 hours/week Italian Language and Culture)
- Combined (20 hours/week classes + 10 hours/week individual)
- Individual intensive (20/30 hours/week)
- Individual non intensive (10 hours/week).
Special courses
- Language Nature and Sporting activities (20 hours/week classes + 3 afternoon sporting activities/week)
- Language Mediterranean cuisine and the Wine Trail (20 hours/week classes + 3 afternoon special activities/week)
- Language Art and Archeology/Pottery and Painting workshop (20 hours/week classes + 3 afternoon visit to archaeological and historical sites and museums; architectonic, artistic sites and monuments or pottery/painting workshop)
- Language Literature and Dramatization workshop (20 hours/week classes + 3 afternoon special activities).
Our method of teaching is essentially based on the communicative approach and utilizes classroom activities which encourage practical application of the language. It includes elements of analysis, assimilation, revision and oral language production based on topics linked to our countries current social and cultural situation. The student are expected to participate actively in the classroom, interacting with one another through group-work, games and
role-plays.
Faculty Information:
Our school was founded in 1986 in collaboration with the Koinè School in Florence. Also presently with the University for Foreigners of Siena, our school offers courses which can be accumulated for university credits for students from universities all over the world.
For over 20 years it has accompanied students on their journey of discovery of, not just the Italian language, but also of this unique, natural and historic region.
It is run by a co-operative of highly qualified teachers with many years experience of teaching Italian as a foreign language. Over the years, they have built up their know-how in inter cultural communication, including the design of courses aimed at the linguistic and cultural integration of foreign students in state schools.
Other Activities:
Cultural activities take place three times a week:
Two afternoons a week we organize cultural meetings on a variety of subjects (Italian songs, cinema, theatre, history, art and literature etc.). Once a week included in the General Language and Culture Course there are trips to the local nature reserves and parks, to the islands off the Tuscan coast, archaeological sites and old town centers. (all the cultural activities and guided excursion are included in the cost of the course).
The direct contact with the many different aspects of the Italian environment combines the ease of acquiring specific areas of vocabulary with the enjoyment of exploring the local nature and history.
On Saturday students will be able to enroll at a whole day guided tour to the city of Siena and neighbouring towns of Montepulciano and Pienza: visit of historical sites, lunch in typical local restaurant and evening stopover at a wine cellar to taste the local famous wines. (The cost of this activity is not included in the price of the course).
Facility Information:
We offer:
- 5 classrooms
- 3 bathrooms
- free afternoon activities
- guided excursions
- teaching materials included in the price
- certificate of attendance
- VAT included in the price
- accommodation service free of charge
- goodbye party
TRANSPORT OR ADMITTANCE TICKETS AND RESTAURANT MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED
Pick-up service on request from airport and station.
Member discount:
10% discount for InfoHub customer. Request a free gift certificate.
Notes:
Prices are in euro per person:
***STUDENTS WHO BOOK BY 30 APRIL ARE ENTITLED TO A 5% DISCOUNT***
Italian Language and Culture Group (20hrs/wk+cultural activities):
1 week 210; 2 weeks 340; 3 weeks 450; 4 weeks 550;
Combined (20hrs/wk+10hrs individual+cultural activities):
1 week 450; 2 weeks 820; 3 weeks 1170; 4 weeks 1510;
Individual Intensive (min 20hrs/wk): 24/hour
Individual non-Intensive (min 10hrs/wk) 26/hour
Special Courses:
-Language Nature and Sport 1wk 450 2wks 900
-Language Mediterranean Cuisine and the Wine Trail 1wk 450 2wks 900
-Language Art and Archeology/Pottery-Painting Workshop 1wk 450 2wks 900
-Language Literature and Dramatization 1wk 450 2wks 900
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