Italian School
Italian school in Siena
The Italian language school in Siena is located on a typical Sienese Street in the historic centre of Siena. It is just next to ‘Piazza San Domenico’ and ‘Piazza Gramsci’ and only a few minutes walk from ‘Piazza del Campo’.
The Italian School is small and known for its familiar and friendly atmosphere. After classes, the sunny terrace of the school provides a scenic meeting place for students. The school has 8 classrooms and students have access to computers with free internet access.
The staff are friendly and always willing to help. All Italian teachers are native speakers of Italian and are qualified to teach Italian as a foreign language.
Italian Courses
Standard course
This short term course is suitable for students that want a general Italian course focusing on the four key language skills: speaking, reading, writing and listening. Suitable for students with previous knowledge of Italian or complete beginners that have a short time to spend learning the language abroad.
Lessons per week | 20 | Duration | 1-12+ weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 12 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 16 |
Intensive course
This course is as the standard course but with 10 extra Italian lessons. Ideal for students that want an Intensive short term course.
Lessons per week | 30 | Duration | 1-12 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 12 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 16 |
Combined course
Students follow the Standard Italian course in Siena and have an extra 5 or 10 private lessons each week depending on how intensive a course they desire. Perfect for students that want the diversity of a group course but would like a few private lessons to focus on a specific area of the language, topic or exam.
Lessons per week | 20 + 5 or 10, | Duration | 1-12 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 12 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 16 |
Private tuition
Lessons can be tailored to the needs and requirements of the students, to a particular subject or focusing on a specific exam. Students can have private lessons on a 2 to 1 basis providing they are of a similar ability.
Lessons per week | 10, 15 or 20 | Duration | 1-12 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | 1:1 or 2:1 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 16 |
Italian Diploma Examination course
Students follow the Italian Standard course in Siena with extra 10 lessons per week specifically tailored towards exam preparation for the following exams:
DELI – A2 – Elementary level
DILI – B1- Intemediate level one
DILI – B2 – Intermediate level two
DALI- C1- Advanced level one
DALI- C2-Advanced level two
DILC- B1 -Business examination – Intermediate level
DALC- C1 – Business examination – Advanced level
For more information on these exam courses please contact the office.
Lessons per week | 30 | Duration | 4 weeks |
Levels | TestDaf | Students per class | Maximum 12 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 16 |
Over 50's course
This course is specifically designed for mature students of any age. You will learn Italian in a pleasant and relaxing environment, accompanied by a wide variety of cultural activities.
The morning course of Standard Italian Language is designed to improve language and conversational skills, and heighten the awareness and appreciation of the Italian culture.
Afternoon Program:
Siena- One week
Guided city tour and local aperitif in the ‘Campo’ square;
Visit to the Duomo, the imposing cathedral of Siena;
Relaxing half day excursion at the Spa of Rapolano;
Guided visit to the fascinating fountains of Siena;
‘Pecorino’ cheese tasting, accompanied by a selection of honeys and marmelades.
Siena – Two weeks
The program of the One-Week-Course is followed by:
Weekend excursion to the Beauty of Southern Tuscany;
Introduction to Tuscan cuisine: lesson and tasting;
Guided tour of the ‘Palazzo Pubblico’, Siena’s graceful gothic town hall;
Wine tasting guided by expert sommelier;
Traditional Tuscan dinner with the group leader in a renowned local restaurant.
Lessons per week | 20 | Duration | 1 or 2 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 12 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 50 |
Accommodation
Host Family
In selecting host families, the school does not look for luxury and comfort in the material sense but for Italian families who appreciate receiving foreign students. Additionally, the word “family” should not be taken too literally, as a family can be “traditional” with children, a single parent or a childless couple who take in students because they enjoy the company.
You can choose between a single or shared room with breakfast or half board (breakfast and dinner). You have your meals together with the family but you should be aware that Italian eating habits can be rather different from your own. Breakfast usually only consists of coffee or tea and bread, butter, marmalade. Dinner is a complete meal served normally at around 8:00 pm.
Living with a family offers a unique opportunity to become acquainted with the Italian culture and way of living, but it also requires compromises between the host and you.
Shared apartment
Living in an apartment, together with other foreign or Italian students or with the landlord/landlady, requires maturity but allows you considerable independence. You share with the roommate(s) the bathroom and the kitchen and can cook on your own. You share a flat or floor of a house either with other students, with other Italian students or with the owner. Students share the kitchen and the bathroom. The apartments are furnished and the kitchens are supplied with all essential kitchen equipment (cutlery, plates, pans etc.). You can prepare your meals separately or together with your flatmates and fellow students.
Transfer
A transfer service from Florence airport/station, Pisa airport or Siena station to your accommodation is available at an extra cost. Alternatively we can provide you with advice on travel.
Leisure
Siena has a variety of activities on offer and we believe that experiencing the culture helps you to truly learn Italian. The school therefore organises cultural activities for students in addition to Italian lessons.
Example of the activities in Siena:
- Visits to the Duomo, Palazzo Pubblico, the Church of San Domenico, the Church of San Francesco and the museum of Santa Maria della Scala
- Dinner in a typical Tuscan house
- Extra virgin olive oil tasting
- Tuscan wine tasting
- Italian film night
- Pasta making or cheese tasting
- Art history seminar
Course Prices
ITALIAN COURSES
1 lesson = 45 minutes / Minimum age = 16
ADMINISTRATION FEE: € 60.00
Week (s) | STANDARD COURSE
20 lessons per week / Max. 14 per class |
1 | € 225.00 |
2 | € 380.00 |
3 | € 570.00 |
4 | € 760.00 |
6 | € 990.00 |
8 | € 1320.00 |
12 | € 1860.00 |
16 | € 2480.00 |
20 | € 3100.00 |
24 | € 3240.00 |
36 | € 4860.00 |
40 | € 5000.00 |
48 | € 5520.00 |
ACADEMIC YEAR COURSE (GAP YEAR)
20 lessons per week / Max. 14 per class |
|
32 weeks | € 5995.00 |
Week (s) | INTENSIVE COURSE
30 lessons per week / Max. 14 per class |
INTENSIVE SMALL GROUP COURSE
30 lessons per week/ Max. 5 per class |
1 | € 365.00 | - |
2 | € 600.00 | € 1180.00 |
3 | € 900.00 | € 1770.00 |
4 | € 1200.00 | € 2360.00 |
extra weeks | € 270.00 | € 565.00 |
COMBINED COURSE | ||
Weeks | 20 group + 5 private lessons | 20 group + 10 private lessons |
1 | € 425.00 | € 625.00 |
2 | € 780.00 | € 1180.00 |
3 | € 1170.00 | € 1770.00 |
4 | €1560.00 | € 2360.00 |
extra weeks | € 365.00 | € 565.00 |
ITALIAN DIPLOMA PREPARATION COURSE
30 lessons per week / Max. 14 per class |
|
4 weeks | € 1475.00 |
PRIVATE TUITION | |||
10 lessons | 15 lessons | 20 lessons | per lesson |
€ 450.00 | € 675.00 | € 900.00 | €45.00 |
OVER 50'S COURSE | |
20 lessons per week | |
1 week: | € 595.00 |
2 weeks | € 1195.00 |
ENROLMENT FEE | € 70.00 |
Accommodation Prices
ACCOMMODATION
Sunday to Saturday
ACCOMMODATION TO BE PAID IN CASH TO HOST / LANDLORD WHEN IN TURIN.
HOST FAMILY/ SINGLE ROOM | ||
Week (s) | Breakfast | Half board |
1 | € 228.00 | € 312.00 |
2 | € 338.00 - € 403.00 | € 520.00 - € 585.00 |
extra weeks | € 182.00 - € 217.00 | € 280.00- 315.00 |
TRANSFER SERVICE ARRIVAL AND/OR DEPARTURE | ONE WAY |
TURIN SANDRO PERTINI (TRN) AIRPORT | € 50.00 |
TURIN PORTA NUOVA AND PORTA SUSA RAILWAY STATION | € 30.00 |
Additional charge: Delays - per hour: € 30.00 |
2022 Dates
STANDARD, INTENSIVE, INTENSIVE SMALL GROUP COURSE & COMBINED COURSES: Non-beginners can start on any Monday through out the year. Beginners must start on the dates shown in RED. | |||||
JANUARY | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 31 |
FEBRUARY | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | |
MARCH | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | |
APRIL | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | |
MAY | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 |
JUNE | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | |
JULY | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | |
AUGUST | 1 | 8 | 16 | 22 | 29 |
SEPTEMBER | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | |
OCTOBER | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 31 |
NOVEMBER | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | |
DECEMBER | 5 | 12 | 19 |
PRIVATE TUITION | Any Monday |
ACADEMIC YEAR COURSE (GAP YEAR) | From 3rd January to 12th August 2022 (32 weeks)
From 2nd May to 9th December 2022 (32 weeks) From 12th September 2022 to 28th April 2023 ( 33 weeks, including Christmas holidays) |
ITALIAN DIPLOMA PREPARATION COURSE | Dates on request. |
OVER 50'S COURSE | 2nd May
5th September 3rd October |
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | 6th January, 18th & 25th April, 2nd & 24th June, 15th August , 1st November nd 8th December. Lessons lost on these public holidays will not be made up or refunded.
Christmas holidays: from 24th December 2022 to 1st January 2023 |
2023 Dates
STANDARD, INTENSIVE, INTENSIVE SMALL GROUP COURSE & COMBINED COURSES: Non-beginners can start on any Monday through out the year. Beginners must start on the dates shown in RED. | |||||
JANUARY | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 |
FEBRUARY | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | |
MARCH | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | |
APRIL | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | |
MAY | 2 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 |
JUNE | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | |
JULY | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | 31 |
AUGUST | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | |
SEPTEMBER | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | |
OCTOBER | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 |
NOVEMBER | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | |
DECEMBER | 4 | 11 | 18 |
PRIVATE TUITION | Any Monday |
ACADEMIC YEAR COURSE (GAP YEAR) | From 12th September 2022 to 28th April 2023 ( 33 weeks, including Christmas holidays) |
ITALIAN DIPLOMA PREPARATION COURSE | Dates on request. |
OVER 50'S COURSE | Dates on request. |
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | To be confirmed for 2023. |