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Program

Destination

Rome, the capital city of Italy, is the at the geographic, cultural, and economic centre of the country. The city is dotted with ruins from the ancient Roman Empire, buildings and churches from the middle ages, and art and architecture dating from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. It also hosts the territory of the Vatican City, the world’s smallest country and the effective capital of the Catholic Church. In the evenings, the streets are brimming with activity, from the many restaurants that serve excellent Italian cuisine to concerts halls hosting both classic and modern musical events.

School

Our partner school in Rome is a friendly and small language centre that specializes in teaching Italian to foreign students who are preparing to take the CILS and IT (Certificate of Italian, advanced level) examinations for entry into Italian universities. It is located in the historical centre of the city, just a stone’s throw from the Coliseum and Termini Station.

The school facilities are very modern, with a literature library and media library available to the students, including appropriate viewing equipment.

The school is a member of ASILS (Association of Language Schools of Italian as a Foreign Language), EDUITALIA (International education) and ELITE (European Federation of Associations for Teaching Mother Tongues).

Courses

All levels are accepted, from complete beginner to advanced, with an average of 12 students per class. Each lesson lasts 55 minutes. The first Monday after their arrival students take a written placement test to establish their level of Italian.

If a class has fewer than 4 people signed up, the number of lessons per week reduces to 15.

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
  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.
  
  

Activities and Excursions

The school organises, assists and encourages its students to participate in its numerous socio-cultural activities in their spare time, making their stay in Rome a more pleasant and stimulating experience. Many of the activities are free of charge, others are at a reduced or discounted price.
Cultural activities consist of tours guided by an art historian, watching Italian films with an introduction by a teacher, assistance in museums reservations, discounted prices for theatre, opera, ballets and concerts, and discounts in bookstores.
Social and free time activities consist of visits to different neighbourhoods, lunches with the teachers, school parties, visits to typical nightclubs, sport club discounts and cooking courses for amateurs at a private house.
On weekends, students can go on excursions to Florence and Naples.

Accommodation

You have the choice between accommodation in a host family or in a shared apartment.

Our partner school has several options easily accessible from the school via public transport.

Accommodation is available from the Sunday before the start of your course until the Saturday following its end.

• Host family:

Without doubt one of the best ways to practice Italian outside of classes and to immerse yourself in the culture of the country.

Individual room in an Italian host family. Breakfast and evening meals can be arranged (see price table), although the student will be able to cook for him or herself.

• Apartment:

Single rooms in self-catered apartments to be shared with other students of the school or the landlord/lady

All apartments include the use of the kitchen. Bathroom is sometimes shared with the flat owner.

Prices & Dates

Dates 2012

Beginners may start on: 9/01, 06/02, 05/03, 02/04, 30/04, 28/05, 02/07, 30/07, 27/08, 24/09, 22/10, 19/11

Courses for all levels start on the entry-dates for beginners and also on the following dates: 23/01, 20/02, 19/03, 16/04, 14/05, 11/06, 16/07, 10/08, 10/09, 08/10, 05/11, 03/12 (2 weeks only).

Please note that the school will close for the following holidays: 09/04, 25/04, 01/05, 29/06, 15/08, 01/11 (No lessons will be made up and there will be no compensation)

Prices include:

• The chosen course programme
  
• Accommodation with a host family (breakfast or half-board) or in a shared apartment (no meals)
  
• Course book & academic materials
• Social and cultural activities
• All administration fees
  
  

Prices do not include:

• Transportation
• Airport transfer

Practical Info

Transport

• Arrival airport or train station: Rome (CIA) or (FCO)
• 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.