Description

Teachers will be checking on your progress continuously during your course and will discuss with you any particular difficulties, which arise in the teaching program. At the end of each course and each level, your progress will be assessed with a written test. At the completion of the course, you will be provided with a Certificate of Attendance (Certificato di Frequenza). At the completion of various levels, you can qualify for other certificates that are valid proof of your knowledge and communicative abilities in the Italian language:

- Certificato di Conoscenza: At the end of the 3rd level
- Diploma di Lingua Italiana: At the end of the 5th level.

Or you may complete internationally recognized exams to achieve the "Firenze" Language Diplomas of the Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL), such as, the DELI, DILI, DALI or DALC.

* Start Dates
You may start your course twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Monday of Month. However, you may begin on the last Monday of the month in the case where it falls between the 26th - 31st dates of the month. Contact us for appropriate dates.

* Holidays
School will be closed during Holidays. Holidays are not made up. Please view the holiday section to assist in deciding your travel time.

* Language Programs
Courses are taught by professional, young teachers who have studied at the University level and who have been specially trained in teaching Italian to foreigners of all ability levels. Teaching Materials, such as text books and supplies are provided. However, you are expected to bring your own dictionary.

Our friendly and helpful staffs provide personal attention to each student. Italian is taught in small study groups (maximum 12 participants) and individual classes. There is a whole range of activities offered for students to gain insight into the Italian culture.

You are taught according to the Direct Method: from the first day on, at all levels, only Italian will be spoken. The spoken language and live language are emphasized, thus, continually stressing the use of verbal communication permits you to learn Italian "naturally", to unite theory and practice easily and to increase your knowledge quickly and with confidence. Advanced courses also practice the written language.

Courses follow the Didactic program according to level, thus focusing on the following areas:

i. Intensive grammar study
ii. Phonetics Development of vocabulary
iii. Syntax and application
iv. Listening and comprehension
v. Dialogue and communication
vi. Situation method Idiomatic and phraseology
vii. Written and oral comprehension
viii. Lecture and analysis
ix. Live guided discussion and synthesis
x. Conversation

1. Standard
Group instructed 20 Classes of Italian Language and culture per week from Monday to Friday, usually beginning at 9am. If there are many participants the Standard Course may also be held in the afternoon at 2pm.
Location: All
Level: All
Duration: 2 - 24 weeks

2. Standard Plus
20 + 5 Classes of Italian Language and culture per week from Monday to Friday. The course consists of 4 lessons of group instructed language course plus 1 lesson of Individual course per day. It combines the Standard Course with private lessons (one-to-one). The individual lessons are specifically designed for your specific needs.
Location: All
Level: All
Duration: 2 - 24 weeks

3. Intensive Plus
20 + 10 Classes of Italian Language and culture per week from Monday to Friday. The course consists of 4 lessons of group instructed language course plus 2 lesson of Individual course per day. It combines the Standard Course with 2 private lessons (one-to-one). The individual lessons are specifically designed for your specific needs.
Location: All
Level: All
Duration: 2 - 24 weeks

4. Individual (One to One)
Tailor-made private classes for highly motivated persons who need to advance rapidly in a specific area of study but in little available time. You decide how many classes you want and what you wish to study. This course can be formatted to suit your particular professional and personal needs, as well as your own time schedule. It allows for continual language practice, maximum concentration through intensive work with your personal teacher and, especially, active practising of your communication skills guarantee you swift progress and success in the shortest possible time. Minimum 3 to maximum 8 lessons per day; the course intensity may be changed from week to week.
Location: All
Level: All
Duration: 2 - 24 weeks

5. Combined Cities
This program attracts the voyagers in students. It allows for students to choose from the list of courses that we offer in our schools and distribute the learning experience among the different locations. By combining a course from among these different cities, one will learn Italian and have the opportunity to know the rich variety of Italian cultures at the same time. Plus, it makes for great city hopping.
Location: All
Level: All
Duration: 4 - 24 weeks

6. Group Programs
For groups of 5 or more persons traveling together on the same package to the same destination, please contact our Group Department for a group discounted price quote. With a group of 5 or more persons, you may organize a program that fits your interests and trip desires. Contact our Group Department for more information.
Location: All
Level: All
Duration: 2 - 24 weeks

Highlights

Special Offers 2011:

- 20% discount off tuition cost for 65 days early booking.

- 10% off lodging for 6 weeks stay in Flat share.

- 15% off tuition cost for registration completion before Jan 31st for Spring programs

- 15% off tuition cost for registration completion before April 30th for Summer programs

Languages

• Italian

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Italian

Cost in US$:

Please contact us for detailed and updated information.

This Program is open to

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

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups of 5+

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Year Founded

2002