| The Leonardo da Vinci Italian language schools teach according to the Direct
Method: from the first day on, at all levels, only Italian will be spoken in class. The
spoken language is the most important part of the tuition. Continually promoting the use
of verbal communication permits you to learn Italian "naturally", to unite
theory with practice with greater ease and to increase your knowledge quickly and with
confidence. In advanced courses greater emphasis is given to the written language. The
teaching staff consists of young teams of experienced language teachers, all of whom
studied at the University and who have been specially trained in teaching Italian to
foreigners.
Most of the teaching materials have been developed by the school and are
continually updated using the most recent foreign language research.
But teaching Italian does not consist, for the staff at the Leonardo da Vinci
schools, in just teaching grammar and vocabulary. They want to allow their students to
gain insight into the Italian way of life and culture. This is why they offer, in addition
to the language courses, a whole range of optional activities to their students.
Italian Language Programs 2012:
(All programs: Please add USD 100.00 Lingua Service Worldwide
Application fee. See Application Procedures.)
All courses: minimum age 16. Each lesson is 45 minutes.
Prices include: placement, assessment and final tests, teaching materials (basic
course material for Art courses), free internet access, certificate
of attendance and student card.
Standard Italian Group Course - (12 students maximum per
class). 20 Italian language lessons per week.
1 week: USD
417; 2 weeks: USD 664; 3 weeks: USD 942; 4 weeks: USD 1,221;
5 weeks: USD 1,267; 6 weeks: USD 1,499; 8 weeks: USD 1,962.
Long Term: 12 weeks: USD 2,704.
Intensive Italian Group Course - (12 students maximum per class). 30
Italian
lessons per week. 2 week minimum.
1 week: USD
603; 2 weeks: USD 973; 3 weeks: USD 1,406; 4 weeks: USD 1,839; Extra week: USD
433.
Intensive Italian PLUS 5 Group Course - (12 students Max. in
group class). 20 Italian language lessons per week of Standard morning group classes PLUS 5 hours
a week private instruction in the afternoon.
1 week: USD
718; 2 weeks: USD 1,205; 3 weeks: USD 1,754; 4 weeks: USD 2,302; Extra week: USD 548.
Private Italian language lessons - All prices per week: 15
Italian language lessons per week:
1 week: USD 1,035; Extra week: USD
928.
  
Also available: Please call us or e-mail us for prices and schedules
on the following courses.
- "Italy Today" course - a combination of language training and
introduction to art, culture, history and folklore as well as discussions on the current
social and political climate in Italy.
- Italian for Business and Commerce.
- Business Correspondence.
- Italian for the Hotel / Hospitality Industry.
- History of Art.
- Italian Cuisine or Italian Wines Courses. Evening sessions once a week -
each session last approximately 3 hours: USD 150 per session for Cuisine course,
USD
150 per session for Wine course. Language level recommended: elementary and above.
- Drawing or Painting. (Florence center only). 2 week course (12 lessons):
USD 302. Available to all levels.
Starting dates 2012: Complete beginners MUST start on the dates listed
below. ALL other levels may start ANY Monday.
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Jan. |
Feb. |
Mar. |
Apr. |
May |
Jun. |
July |
Aug. |
Sep. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
|
2, 16, 30 |
13, 27 |
5, 19 |
2, 16, 30 |
14, 28 |
4, 18 |
2, 16, 30 |
6, 20 |
3, 17 |
1, 15, 29 |
12, 26 |
10 |
Holidays 2012:
School is closed on 6 January, 9 April, 25 April, 1 May, 15 August, 1 November. The school will be closed from
22 December 2012 until 6 January
2013.
Accommodation Prices 2012:
The following prices are
provided for budgeting purposes only. Payment for accommodations is done
directly to the host family / landlord upon arrival in local currency.
Host Family - Single room / breakfast. 2 weeks: From USD
400 to USD 475
depending on location.
Host Family - Single room / half board. 2 weeks: From USD
620 to USD 750
depending on location.
Apartment share *. No meals, single room, kitchen privileges. 2 weeks: From
USD 390 to USD 460; Extra weeks: USD 270 to USD 310.
* Important Note:
a refundable deposit of 100 Euros is required for all
apartment accommodations. This deposit is refunded upon departure. Any verifiable
damage caused by the student will be deducted from the deposit.
Airport Transfers: Available upon request at additional cost.
One-way transfer from Americo Vespucci Florence airport: USD 93 each way.
Activities
Every month the school offers and activity program which includes a number of varied
outings and get-togethers including museum and gallery visits, dinners, dancing and
excursions . Some activities are offered free of charge while others involve a nominal
fee. A welcome party and a tour of the city is arranged at the beginning of each
monthly session. Optional weekend excursions are also arranged at reasonable cost.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prices are subject to change due to fluctuating
foreign currency rates
Comments from former students:
" I wanted a break from the working world, I wanted to learn a new
language, I wanted to experience a new culture and not just "pass through" and
Lingua Service made this dream come true for me" - David Wartowksi,
Student
"It was wonderful! I met a lot of people and learned not only the
Italian language but the culture as well!" - M. Song, Physical
Therapist
"It was a wonderful experience and I will be doing it again
soon!" Mary Donati, Director |
