Description

Learn Italian in Florence, enjoy a truly Italian immersion holiday in this city bursting with art and history.

After learning Italian in the morning, enjoy the rest of the day exploring by foot the culture, galleries, markets, Brunelleschi's terracotta cathedral dome and so much more.

The school is centrally located, in a quiet street near the main railway station. Housed in a typical building of the district, it offers 17 well-equipped and air-conditioned classrooms, free internet and small garden terrace.

Highlights

You have the following course options:
* 4 lessons daily: (20 lessons per week)
* 6 lessons daily: (30 lessons per week)

- We accept all language levels / ages 17+
- A "lesson" usually lasts approx. 45 minutes
- Course runs Monday through Friday
- Course material not included
- Placement test and orientation on first day of course
- Maximum 12 students per group class

Lodging options:

* Host Family:
- Private or shared rooms
- Meals included: breakfast and dinner daily
- Meals will be local custom
- Shared bathroom with family
- Bed linens provided; must bring towels
- You will be given a key to your lodgings
- Located 15 minutes to school by public transport

* Apartments:
- Private or shared rooms
- Self catering - NO meals included
- Apartments do not have AC, fans only
- Expect to share with other international students.
- Normally 2 - 4 students share an apartment
- Equipped kitchen including cooking utensils
- You will be given a key to your apartment
- Located 15 minutes to school by public transport

After class and weekend activities
Discover the enchantment of the Duomo di Firenze (one of the largest Cathedrals in the world), stroll over the famous Ponte Vecchio Bridg or visit the Uffizi Gallery, Galleria Corsini (private art collection in Florence).

Languages

• Italian

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Italian

Cost in US$:

Various options

Program Fees Include:

- Course option as chosen
- Accommodation option as chosen
- Use of teaching materials and instructional documents
- Some cultural and social activities
- Language proficiency certificate at end of program

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Language Vacation's Mission Statement

Provide short or long term language courses and total cultural immersion abroad. Studying abroad, in the country a language is spoken is the most effective way to learn another language. Enjoy year round language programs worldwide for "Adults", junior summer language camps & programs abroad for "Teenagers" and affordable credit-bearing opportunities. Tailor made language courses for Business, Government & Diplomatic personal including the opportunity to Live & Study in the home of your own private language teacher!

Year Founded

2000