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Program

Destination

Milan, the Italian fashion capital, is a city with character exemplified by its broad, tree-lined boulevards and unique architecture. With close to 2 million inhabitants, Milan is not only Italy’s financial and economic capital, but also the home of Scala, fashion, design and technology. Milan is also a young and dynamic city, perfect for students.

School

Our partner school in Milan has been offering Italian courses since 1990. Ideally situated in the centre of the city on and in the commercial district Corso Buenos Aires, it is a charming and pleasant location to learn Italian. Its international student body is comprised of over 50 nationalities. The majority of students are interested in design, fashion, music or business.

Courses

All levels are accepted, from complete beginner to advanced, with an average of 12 students per class. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes.

Classes take the form of small efficient groups and cover all aspects of Italian, with an emphasis on developing the oral and written skills of the participants. Two teachers take the classes to ensure diversity.

The first Monday after their arrival students take a written placement test to establish their level of Italian.

We offer the following programmes:

• General Italian: 20 lessons per week
  4 lessons a day from Monday to Friday.
  The courses generally take place in the morning, from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm, however certain groups may have lessons in the afternoon (from 1.30pm to 5pm), minimum duration of 2 weeks.
• Intensive Italian: 30 lessons per week
  6 lessons per day, Monday to Friday. Courses take place in the morning (from 9.00 am to 12.30 pm) and in the afternoon (from 1.30 pm to 3.00 pm), minimum duration of 2 weeks.
• Combined courses: 20 + 10 lessons per week
  This programme features 20 group lessons per week in the mornings with 10 private lessons in the afternoon. Minimum duration of 2 weeks.
• Private lessons
  This programme offers 20, 30, or 40 individual lessons per week.
  It's the ideal format for those wishing to progress rapidly in a relatively short space of time. Minimum duration of 1 week.
  
  

Activities and Excursions

Every month, the school offers a varied program of activities for students to have fun while practicing Italian and get to know other students. The first day of class,you will receive a detailed program of different activities that will fill your days and weekends.

Example of activities: welcome party, movie night, visit Milan and its surroundings, trips to Venice or Verona ...

Accommodation

You can choose between accommodation in a host family, shared apartment or student residence.

Accommodation is available from the Sunday before classes start to Saturday morning after the course ends.

• Host Family
  
  Staying with a host family is probably the best way to practice your Italian outside of the school and to immerse yourself in the culture. You can then apply what you learned during your course.
  
  Our families offer single rooms with half board.
  
• Shared Apartment
  
  Single or double room in selected private apartments, shared with other students from the school or other Italian students.
  
  This option ensures greater independence. All apartments are fully equipped.
  
  The bedroom and bathroom linen are provided and you get towels once a week.
  
• Student Residence - summer only
  
  It is a purpose built residence with 80 rooms provided with state of the art facilities: self service restaurant, common areas and kitchen facilities, garden terrace, fully equipped gym, Wi-fi connection, laundry facilities, etc.
  
  The residence is located nearby both the school and the city center (about 20 minutes). An on-site maintenance team is also there to ensure that everything is always in working order.
  
  The rooms include a single room and a shared en-suite bathroom. Bed linen and towels are provided. Weekly room cleaning and change of linen are also provided. Breakfast is included.

Prices & Dates

Dates 2012

These courses are organized for a minimum of two weeks, all year (except private lessons).

Arrival always on a Sunday, departure on Saturday. Classes start every Monday,except for complete beginners.

Complete beginners may begin on one of the following dates: 9/01 - 6/02 - 5/03 - 2/04 - 30/04 - 28/05 - 25/06 - 9/07 - 6/08 - 3/09 - 1/10 - 29/10 - 26/11

Holidays (no classes): 06/01, 5/04, 02/06, 24/06, 15/08, 01/11, 08/12 and during Christmas holidays 24/12/2012 - 05/01/2013.

The prices detailed in the table to the right include:

• The academic programme
  
• All administrative fees
  
• Accommodation in shared apartment
  

They to not include:

• Host family supplement
  
• Travel to Milan
  
• Airport pickup

Practical Info

Transport

• Arrival airport or train station: Milan (MXP) or (LIN)
• An (optional) transfer is available between airport and accommodation - see price table.
  
  

If you prefer, we can book your flights for you. This must be made clear at the moment of enrolment.

If you intend to book your own flight, try to arrive the Sunday before the start of your course and leave the Saturday following its end.

Visa Information

EU residents do not normally need a Visa to enter Italy.

Citizens of other countries, such as the USA, Brazil, Japan, Korea, etc, can stay in Italy without a Visa for up to 3 months.

If you intend to stay for longer than 3 months, you will need to apply for a Student Visa (type D) before arriving.

Students coming from such countries must acquaint themselves with the visa application procedures involved at their local Italian Embassy or Consulate.