italian language school

Starting dates: every Monday. For absolute beginners please click here
Duration: 13 weeks
Lesson: 3 per day. 1 hour of lesson = 60 minutes. 15 hours per week
Level: all levels available
Class size: min 5 max 12 people
Book a course: please click here

Description: This course is concentrated into 13 weeks. As an introduction to Italian as a spoken and written language, the course is designed for students who wish to be fully immersed in the language; thus students who are willing to do extensive and intensive oral practice, regular laboratory work, reading and writing exercises.

 

Code	Price in Euro per person
LT3	1.575,00

Starting dates: every Monday. For absolute beginners please click here
Duration: 26 weeks
Lesson: 3 per day. 1 hour of lesson = 60 minutes. 15 hours per week
Class size: min 5 max 12 people
Book a course: please click here

Description: This course is concentrated into 26 weeks. As an introduction to Italian as a spoken and written language, the course is designed for students who wish to be fully immersed in the language; thus students who are willing to do extensive and intensive oral practice, regular laboratory work, reading and writing exercises.

Code	Price in Euro per person
LT6	3.135,00

Starting dates: every Monday. For absolute beginners please click here
Duration: 35 weeks
Book a course: please click here
Description: This course is specifically designed to obtain an advanced level of proficiency in Italian Language. It offers students the opportunity to combine study while living in Italy to gain a greater understanding of the Italian world. The course combines also a cultural aspect to enrich students knowledge. Course Advantages

a. Students are able to obtain the Official P.L.I.D.A. Examination Certificate.  It is one of the officially recognized certificates within 148 countries worldwide. 
b. The certificate is accepted by Italian Embassies, Government Institutions, Corporate bodies and Italian Universities as valid proof of knowledge of Italian Language. 
c. The student is guaranteed the highest level of Knowledge of Italian, especially from a conversational aspect, as the student will have plenty of time to develop in great depth these skills. 

Course structure and method
Linguistic element: It covers all levels of Italian within the European framework.  It encourages the development of the four basic skills: Understanding and expression in both Oral and Written Forms.  The teaching method is based on a communicative and grammar basis using various contexts, above all conversation skills. Course Material consists of: text books,  reading materials, listening and visual materials, authentic materials, opportunity to communicate and to be directly involved in  current  and daily language. 
Academic and cultural aspect: They give you an excellent opportunity to learn about the Italian culture and lifestyle

Structure
Before your arrival in Siena, we will send you a pre-evaluation test that you should fill on in each part and send us. Our Academic office check it and decide your level of knowledge of Italian. When you will arrive in Siena you do an official test to convalidate your level of knowledge. If you are at A1/A2 levels you will attend an elementary academic course (see point a. below). If your level of knowledge of Italian is upper than A2 you will attend an academic beginner course (see point b. below)
a. The elementary course consist of: 24 weeks of 480 full hours of Italian language lessons + 12 weeks of intensive language course (180 full hours of language lessons + 48 cultural and conversation course);
b. The beginner course consist of: 28 weeks of 560 full hours of Italian language lessons + 8 weeks of intensive language course (120 full hours of language lessons + 32 cultural and conversation course).

During the course you will attend our official Italian Certificate, PLIDA exam (you can attend, during your study, our PLIDA exam preparation and then making the exam). Please remember that the PLIDA exams are possible only twice a year; May / November).

 

 

Code	Price in Euro per person
AY	5.320,00