Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Italian Language Courses in Siena
Surrounded by the olive groves and vineyards of Chianti, Siena lies on three hills in the middle of Tuscany. It is a city right out of a picture with medieval houses and small streets, leading up to the Cathedral or down to the wonderful Piazza del Campo. The people of Siena - one of the first city states - love their city and every year they celebrate it with a traditional horse race called the Pallio. The Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is located three minutes away from Piazza del Campo in the historical center of Siena. From its garden you can enjoy a fantastic view of the whole city and the Duomo.
The Leonardo da Vinci 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 permit you to learn Italian "naturally", to unite theory with practice with no great problems and to increase your knowledge quickly and with confidence. In advanced courses the written language will also be promoted. 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 2008:(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 test, assessment and final tests, Italian lessons as specified below, 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. 4 week minimum. Prices: 4 weeks: USD 1,070. Extra week: USD 239. Long Term: 12 weeks: USD 2,507. 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. Prices: 2 weeks: USD 1,149. 3 weeks: USD 1,668. 4 weeks: USD 2,187. Holiday Italian Language Course - Short version of the standard course, 20 Italian language lessons per week. (12 students max per group). Prices: 2 weeks: USD 591. 3 weeks: USD 830. 4 weeks USD 1,070. Private Italian language lessons - All prices per week: 15 Italian language lessons per week: 1 week: USD 1,070, Extra week: USD 958. 20 Italian language lessons per wk: 1 week: USD 1389, Extra week: USD 1,278. 25 Italian language lessons per wk: 1 week: USD 1,710, Extra week: USD 1,597. 30 Italian language lessons per wk: 1 week: USD 2,029. Extra week: USD 1,916. 40 Italian language lessons per wk: 1 week: USD 2,667, Extra week: USD 2,555.
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. (Evening sessions once a week: USD 96 per session for Cuisine course, USD 112 per session for Wine course). All prices include:
Starting dates 2008: Absolute beginners must start on the following dates. ALL other levels can start any Monday.
Holidays 2008: School is closed on 24 March, 25 April, 1 May, 2 June, 24 June, 15 August, 8 December. The school will be closed from 13 December 2008 until 4 January 2009. Accommodation Prices 2008: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 / half board. 2 weeks: From USD 623 to USD 733 depending on location. Host Family - Single room / breakfast. 2 weeks: From USD 415 to USD 488 depending on location. Apartment share *. No meals, single room, kitchen privileges. 2 weeks: From USD 415 to USD 488. Extra weeks: USD 224 to USD 263 * 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. Transfers from Amerigo Vespucci Florence airport: USD 255 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.
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