In a world in which an ever greater knowledge is required, not only
of foreign languages but also of the work culture and the mentality
of each and every nation, it is extremely interesting to be able to
combine language study with internship, however long it may last,
that coincides with one's own interests and training. Due to the
recognition of the Formative Agency received from the Tuscan Region
our organization proposes this series of internship programs in
order to facilitate the exchange of experience and information
between foreign participants and the firms or the Italian
institutions present in the Siena area. This program has been
carefully organized in accordance with official regulations which
can be summarized as follows:the program
does not provide for monetary retribution; it is covered by;
insurance relating to work accidents and compensation for damage to
third-person parties;it applies to approximately 6-8
hours of work a day.
Each internship course that we offer includes: entrance test
to ascertain the participant's language level;
language group course (from 5 to 12 people); on-to-one
lessons on specific field; books and other didactic material;
progress tests during the language course; final exam and
certificate of attendance; assistance and tutor to identify the most
suitable business; I.N.A.I.L. insurance and cover for damage to
third-person parties. This program establishes co-operation between
our Internship tutor and the manager of the selected firm to ensure
the highest quality professional experience and to offer support and
guidance for the student to monitor and maintain his/her progress.
With the established agreement , the working day consists of 6-8
hours of unpaid work.
Working fields: Tourism, Hotel and
restaurant, Management, Agriculture, Secretarial, Art, Architecture,
Social work, Graphic Design;
Testimonial
Dear Academic and Administrative Staff
This is Hillary Burbank. I wanted to thank you so much for the most incredible
experience of my life. I was able to do so much, learn so much, build so many
friendships. It made it very difficult to leave when I was having such a
wonderful time. I can't express to you how much it changed me and meant to me.
How often I think about everything I was able to do there in Siena and the
things I've taken away with me. I have such a more concrete knowledge of Art
History now that I've lived in Italy and I just needed to say thank you so so so
very much. Thank you. I hope you all are doing really well! Everyone at the
school is fantastic! Thanks again! Hillary Burbank
------ I leave Siena in less than five hours! I can't
believe it. This week has been very good though. I had classes both
Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday was a really fun day. There are two
main tourist attractions in Siena: the Duomo and Piazza del Campo.
We decided that it was pretty pitiful that after two months we
hadn't been inside the Duomo yet. So we did that on Wednesday. After
that, we enjoyed lunch and some gelato. I went home after that to
finish writing a paper and then I went on a run. Daniela came home
and we had dinner together then had our own little Family Home
Evening (it had been planned for Monday, but we had to reschedule
because of my class). After opening exercises, I shared a scripture
and thought and then we enjoyed our refreshments (pears from dinner)
and watched Harry Potter. It was a very fun night!
Hillary Olsen -
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13th April, 1st May, 2nd June, 8th December / Lessons on these days are not made up for.
On the afternoon of 2nd July and 16th August the school is closed but lessons will be held on other days. Christmas Holidays - The school will be closed from Saturday 18th December 2010 to Sunday 9th January 2011 inclusive and re-open on Mnday 10th January 2011.
