Italian in Siena
Intensive Italian courses consist of 4 Italian lessons. They are available all year round and you can learn Italian in Siena for any length of time. Students take a written and spoken placement test in order to assess the most appropriate language level and the groups are small (5-10 students). The primary aim is to improve the student’s communicative ability in all areas of the Italian language (grammar, vocabulary, reading and comprehension), with particular emphasis on conversation. The teaching method favours active participation and interaction in the classroom, promoting the student’s integration, both linguistic and cultural. By the end of the course participants will receive a certificate of attendance stating their degree of Italian.
Students are encouraged to take full advantage of their stay in Italy from a linguistic and cultural point of view. In order to facilitate this, the school offers a series of optional cultural and social activities as an integral part of the programme. Transportation, food and some entrance tickets may require additional payments.
We provide our customers with different accommodation options (private rooms, shared/individual flats, hotels) near the school.
Founded in 1979, our Italian school in Siena is recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for developing the Italian language and culture abroad. The school is located in a historical building within the medieval walls, right in the centre of the old town. The schools puts at your disposal 25 well-lit classrooms, panoramic terraces, leisure reading room, recreation room and piano, a well-stocked library, in-house internet and Wi-Fi connection, a full professionally equipped kitchen and frescoed dining room, accommodation services and attractive recreational programs. Besides Italian courses, the school organizes professional cooking courses officially recognized by the Tuscany Region.
| Starting dates 2017 | |||||
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| January | 9, 23 | May | 8, 15, 29 | September | 4, 11, 25 |
| February | 6, 27 | June | 12, 19, 26 | October | 9, 23 |
| March | 13 | July | 3, 10, 17, 31 | November | 6, 20, 27 |
| April | 3, 24 | August | 7, 21, 28 | December | 4 |
| The school will be closed on the following national holidays: Epiphany (06/01), Easter Monday, Italy Liberation Day (25/04), Workers' Day (01/05), Republic Day (02/06), Ferragosto (15/08), All Saints (01/11), Immaculate Conception (8/12), Christmas holidays and New Year. | |||||
General course conditions
What do our fees include?
Our price includes course, booking managing, placement test and certificate of attendance. Where applicable, accommodation is booked from Sunday to Saturday (costs of utilities, bed linen and towels included). Double rooms are subject to availability.
Studiainitalia STAR Programme
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How do I apply?
Once you have chosen your course in Italy, please add it to your cart and go to the enrollment form. We will process your application as soon as we get your deposit (150€). Once your request has been approved, we will send you your booking confirmation and balance.
Course fees
1 week
course only- Accommodation (single room in shared flat) 260€
2 weeks
course only- Accommodation (single room in shared flat) 395€
3 weeks
course only- Accommodation (single room in shared flat) 530€
4 weeks
course only- Accommodation (single room in shared flat) 665€
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Additional information
| Average class size: | 8 |
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| Maximum class size: | 10 |
| Placement test: | Yes. |
| Location type: | Historical building in Siena city centre. |
| Course material included: | No. |
| Length of lessons: | 50 minutes. |
| Other: | Internet access. |
el curso fue fantástico y agradezco mucho a los profesores y a la organización todo su esfuerzo.
Pienso que el hecho de ser poca gente por clase ayuda mucho al alumno y la atención es mucho mas personalizada.
Quiero felicitar a la profesora Sílvia, trabajar con ella fue un placer y aprendimos mucho.
Muchas gracias por todo y ,si es posible, hasta pronto!
Ester. España
Hola,
Estubo muy bien: la organización, las clases y la profesora. Solo creo que mi grupo era demasiado numeroso, hubiesemos avanzado mas siendo menos, pero fué muy interesante.
La única cosa que heché de menos es que en las pausas los alumnos intentasen mas hablar en italiano. Yo no hablo inglés y era la única lengua que se escuchaba. Y en intentar relacionarme con la única lengua que nos unia a todos: el italiano, no conseguía que la gente se esforzara. No creo que la escuela deba obligar, pero no estaría mal aconsejar hablar en la lengua que van a estudiar.
Muchas gracias!
Marta, España