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THE SCHOOL
Our language school is centrally located and it is situated in the elegant Art Nouveau neighbourhood of Rome, well connected with all main attractions of the eternal city. The school is surrounded by a large and beautiful garden where courses are also held and where students can relax during their breaks and free time.
FACILITIES
cafeteria
free of charge Internet points
wireless internet access in the school and in the garden
spacious garden
various cafeterias, bars and restaurants are nearby
ACCREDITATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
Officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education.
Accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education as a training center for Teachers of Italian as a Second Language.
A founding member of A.S.I.L.S., the official Association of Italian language schools in Italy which guarantees the quality of the teaching and services provided.
A member of “TANDEM INTERNATIONAL” the international association of language schools committed to the development, research and enhancement of state-of the-art teaching methods. Tandem international is also a member of ALTO and FIYTO.
Accredited by E.L.I.T.E., the European Federation, whose principal aim is to apply the European Quality Charter in terms of teaching, orientation on arrival and housing.
Accredited by the University for Foreigners of Siena as an Authorized Exam Center for DITALS (The Certificate for Teachers of Italian as a foreign language).
Accredited by the University "Ca' Foscari" of Venice as Teacher Training Center for degreeing teachers of Italian as foreign language
Approved by the Sweden’s CSN (Swedish National Agency for higher Education)
Recognized by the German Federal States for BILDUNGSURLAUB
A member of Eduitalia. EDUITALIA is a non-profit consortium committed to increasing the presence of foreign students and researchers in Italy. It works to promote international exchange with the goal of overcoming national and cultural borders of every country
ISO 9001:2000 Certified. In conformance with the International Standards for Quality Management Systems.
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AVERAGE NUMBER OF STUDENTS
Summer: 130 students per week
Rest of the year: 100 students per week
AVERAGE NUMBER OF LEVELS
Each type of course is offered at all levels, from absolute beginner to the most advanced and skills-perfection levels all year round (7 levels + 3 skill perfection levels).
AVERAGE AGE OF STUDENTS
18-25
MINIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKS
1 week
NATIONALITY BREAKUP
German 25%
Spanish 11%
American 7%
French 6%
Japanese 4%
MINIMUM AGE
16
DO STUDENTS KEEP PROVIDED MATERIAL?
Yes
IS AIRPORT PICKUP OFFERED?
Yes, 75 Euro one way. |
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March 24th, April 25th, May 1st, June 2nd, August 15th, December 8th. These lessons are forfeited.
From Dec. 20, 2008 to Jan. 4, 2009 the Italian language school will be closed for the Christmas Holidays. |
* Prices are in euros 
INTENSIVE COURSE PRICES
4 lessons per day in group of 7-8 students |
| N° of weeks |
N° of hours |
Reg. fee + text book (€50+€22) |
Course Price |
| 1 |
20 |
72 |
210 |
| 2 |
40 |
72 |
365 |
| 3 |
60 |
72 |
530 |
| 4 |
80 |
72 |
660 |
| 6 |
120 |
72 |
990 |
| 8 |
160 |
72 |
1320 |
| any further week |
20 |
*** |
165 |
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LONG TERM INTENSIVE COURSE PRICES
Minimum of 12 weeks intensive course |
| 12 |
240 |
72 |
1580 |
| any further week |
20 |
*** |
130 |
| 24 |
480 |
72 |
3050 |
| any further week |
20 |
*** |
127 |
INTENSIVE PLUS COURSE PRICES
4 lessons daily in group of 7-8 students plus 1 in mini group 3-4 students |
| 1 |
20+5 |
72 |
335 |
| 2 |
40+10 |
72 |
620 |
| 3 |
60+15 |
72 |
907 |
| 4 |
80+20 |
72 |
1148 |
| 6 |
120+30 |
72 |
1722 |
| any further week |
20+5 |
*** |
287 |
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SUPER-INTENSIVE COURSE "A" PRICES
4 lessons in group of 7-8 students plus 1 hours private lessons |
| 1 |
20+5 |
72 |
385 |
| 2 |
40+10 |
72 |
714 |
| 3 |
60+15 |
72 |
1048 |
| 4 |
80+20 |
72 |
1336 |
| 6 |
120+30 |
72 |
2004 |
| any further week |
20+5 |
*** |
334 |
SUPER-INTENSIVE COURSE "B" PRICES
4 lessons in group of 7-8 students plus 2 hours private lessons |
| 1 |
20+10 |
72 |
546 |
| 2 |
40+20 |
72 |
1040 |
| 3 |
60+30 |
72 |
1530 |
| 4 |
80+40 |
72 |
1960 |
| 6 |
120+60 |
72 |
2940 |
| any further week |
20+10 |
*** |
490 |
INDIVIDUAL COURSE and CILS exam prep.
Private lessons for exam preparation |
| *** |
10 |
72 |
380 |
| *** |
20 |
72 |
760 |
| *** |
30 |
72 |
1140 |
SENIOR CLASS PROGRAM dates:12/5-23/5 ; 13/10-24/10
Vacation/study for participants age 50 and over. This course is conducted in small, same-level groups in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. A rich cultural programme accompanies the course. |
| 2 |
40 + Cult. Pr. |
72 |
770 |
* 50 minute lessons
Starting Dates 2008
14/04 |
28/04 |
*12/05 |
26/05 |
09/06 |
23/06 |
07/07 |
21/07 |
04/08 |
18/08 |
01/9 |
15/09 |
29/09 |
*13/10 |
27/10 |
10/11 |
24/11 |
**09/12 |
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* also Senior class program
** Course starting on Tuesday
* Prices are in euros per week 
Rooms in apartments with other students (per person):
Type of room |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
6 weeks |
For each additional 2 weeks |
For each additional week |
Single Room |
180 EURO |
295 EURO |
425 EURO |
500 EURO |
750 EURO |
250 EURO |
130 EURO |
Double Room |
135 EURO |
205 EURO |
310 EURO |
380 EURO |
570 EURO |
190 EURO |
105 EURO |
Rooms in shared apartments with locals (per person):
Type of room |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
6 weeks |
For each additional 2 weeks |
For each additional week |
Single Room |
165 EURO |
270 EURO |
405 EURO |
480 EURO |
720 EURO |
240 EURO |
125 EURO |
Double Room |
125 EURO |
190 EURO |
290 EURO |
360 EURO |
540 EURO |
180 EURO |
100 EURO |
Extra night accommodation in single or double room has a cost of 20 Euro per night in apartments with other students and in shared apartments with locals.
On request, the school can offer half-board or breakfast service to students lodged in shared apartments at the following prices:
Half-board: 18 Euro extra charge per day Breakfast: 3 Euro extra charge per day

Besides the Italian language courses the following activities are offered on a regular basis:
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Introduction to Rome: the town, its services, and its cultural events. |
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Guided tours of Rome: Art history itinerary; Italian architecture itinerary. |
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Italian Cinema: Presentation and viewing of films of representative Italian directors |
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Italian Literature: The new Italian writers. |
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The Regions of Italy: history, culture, traditions, and life today. |
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Italian "Opera". |
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Italian songwriters. |
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Excursions during the week-end to Naples, Pompeii, Orvieto, Florence and to the seaside |
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Excursions and visits to the city's glorious parks (Villa Doria Pamphili, Parco della Caffarella, Appia Antica, etc.) |
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Sports: soccer and beach volleyball games |
During the summer, the city hosts the famous "Estate Romana" (arts festival), offering an impressive number of outdoor events, including concerts, dance, theater, cinema, etc. In this period, we organize evenings out where teachers accompany students to various events.
Participation in the school cultural program is free of charge. Students pay only when trips, meals, museum entrance or other paid events are involved.
In addition to our extracurricular program, we also offer seminars on Italian culture.
Italian Literature, Architecture, Italian Cinema, Art History, Italian Cooking, Italian Wines, Pronunciation rhythm and intonation.
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