The language of travelling
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COURSES IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY FOR FOREIGNER STUDENTS IN SIENA TO GAIN CREDITS RECOGNIZED.
The courses leading to university credits are divided into the 6 levels described by Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

The lessons are divided into two modules: MLB (basic linguistic module)and MLT(thematic linguistic module).
At the end of each course, students have to pass the exam to obtain credits recognized by the University of Sienna. Credits can be cumulated and spent in any other University.

You can choose one of the following courses:

ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (GROUP)
Standard course 20h/wk + cultural activities and excursions

The duration of the standard course is two weeks. It is also possible to enrol for periods of one week or more . The classes are formed on the first day of the course after the compilation of a language level test. All the levels are catered for, from beginners to proficiency. Each class has a minimum of two, a maximum of 6 students. Lessons take place in the morning, Monday to Friday, from 9.00 a .m. to 1. 00 p.m. (with a twenty minutes break).

THE PROGRAM :
Morning: 4 h/g language lessons from 9 am to 1 pm with a brief pause of 20 minutes.
The wish to have social and cultural information of a Country is a strong motivation to learn the language. For this reason, as our land is so rich in nature, archaeology, art, history and traditions, we offer an intense program of cultural activities in the afternoon.
Afternoon: 4 cultural meetings ( 6hrs/1wk; 12 hrs/2 wks ) - literature, art and history, archaeology, Italian song or cinema.

PRICES:
2 wks 390,00 €; 4 wks 630,00 €.

COMBINED INTENSIVE COURSE
Italian language and culture with group+ two hrs “one to one” p.m.

Students who choose a combined course participate in all the cultural activities organized by the school for intensive group courses.

THE PROGRAM:
Class lessons each morning from 9 a .m. to 1 p.m. plus two hours of individual tuition in the afternoons .

The possibility for the students to integrate the program and to include specific purposes.

PRICES:
2 wks 943,00 € ; 4 wks 1.736,00 €

** Prices include university enrollment fee, VAT, certificate of attendance, teaching material, accomodation reservation service, cultural activities in the afternoons, guided excursions and goodbye party.

** Transport or admittance tickets and restaurant meals are not included.

INDIVIDUAL
(10-30 hrs/week) for students who are interested in particular aspects of Italian culture; for business or professional people.

Students who choose an individual course participate in all the cultural activities organized by the school for intensive group courses.
For students with special needs at all levels, translation courses, proficiency and in-depth study courses in a wide range of language fields (economics, law, science, historical-artistic, etc.).

It is possible to choose:

From 2 hrs to 6 hrs/day or more

In collaboration with the University for foreign students of Siena we organize Cils exam preparation. This certificate of Italian foreign Language is issued by the University of Siena and recognized by the Italian Foreign Office.

** Prices include university enrollment fee, VAT, certificate of attendance, teaching material, accomodation reservation service, cultural activities in the afternoons, guided excursions and goodbye party.

** Transport or admittance tickets and restaurant meals are not included.

LANGUAGE, NATURE & SPORTS

For those who want to combine studying the Italian language with enjoying their favourite sports activities in one of the most exquisite natural environments in Italy . Students can choose from canoeing, rowing, and sailing in the lagoon; surfing, sailing, scuba diving (beginners and professional), snorkelling, and sea watching around the islands of the Tuscan archipelago and the coast of Argentario and the Natural Park of Maremma; horseback riding, trekking, and cycling through the green paths coastal Maremma and in the islands of Tuscany.

The course consists of language instruction in the morning for a total of 40 hours (9.00 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.) plus afternoon activities of 3-4 hours each.

THE PROGRAM:
Week 1:

Week 2:

PRICES:
2 wks 980,00 €; 4 wks 1.750,00 €

** Prices include university enrollment fee, VAT, certificate of attendance, teaching material, accomodation reservation service, cultural activities in the afternoons, guided excursions and goodbye party.

** Transport or admittance tickets and restaurant meals are not included.

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***On Saturday students will be able to enrol at a whole day guided tour to the city of Siena and neighbouring towns of Montepulciano and Pienza: visit of historical sites, lunch in typical local restaurant and evening stopover at a wine cellar to taste the local famous wines.

***The cost of this activity is not included in the price of the course.

LANGUAGE, ART & ARCHAEOLOGY

offers special insight into the artistic and archaeological aspects of Italian culture. The two-week course integrates visits to artistic sites and monuments, historical centres, and archaeological sites with language instruction. Students learn to express cultural contents, aesthetic forms, social functions, and symbolic representation found in art in the most appropriate language. Learn Italian while enjoying the Italian way of life, perfectly integrating culture, tradition, and natural environment.
The course consists of language instruction in the morning 4 h per day for a total of 40 hours (2 weeks) plus afternoon activities and excursions of 3-5 hours each which include visits of archaeological sites, museums and workshops.

THE PROGRAM:
Week 1:

Week 2 :

PRICES:
2 wks 980,00 €; 4 wks 1.750,00 €

** Prices include university enrollment fee, VAT, certificate of attendance, teaching material, accomodation reservation service, cultural activities in the afternoons, guided excursions and goodbye party.

** Transport or admittance tickets and restaurant meals are not included.

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***On Saturday students will be able to enrol at a whole day guided tour to the city of Siena and neighbouring towns of Montepulciano and Pienza: visit of historical sites, lunch in typical local restaurant and evening stopover at a wine cellar to taste the local famous wines.

***The cost of this activity is not included in the price of the course.

Language, Mediterranean Cuisine and the Wine Trail

The Tuscan Maremma is one of the Italian regions in which the food-industry tends more towards organic production processes and finds a natural ally in the most ancient tradition of Mediterranean cuisine and wine making. The students attending this course will be able to enter the kitchen of traditional Italian families and prepare, with their own hands and under the guidance of expert cooks, traditional dishes (from starters to desserts), and to taste these dishes with some of the best Italian wines. This is a two-week course which includes:

THE PROGRAM:
Week 1:
20 hours of general Italian language, Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 13:30
1 afternoon workshop on Mediterranean typical cuisine (4 course meal). The dishes will be eaten at dinner, with the host family.
Visit to the fish farm on the Laguna di Orbetello, dinner at the fishermen's restaurant with typical local dishes.
Day excursion to the Isola del Giglio (with possibility of trekking, visit to the medieval town, fish lunch at a restaurant on the beach, swim in the sea)
Visit to a local organic food farm, with local foods and organic wines tasting

Week 2:
Afternoon visit to the Maremma inland, its medieval, rock-clinging towns and Etruscan necropolis; stopover at the spa centre in Saturnia; dinner in typical local restaurant .
1 afternoon workshop of typical Maremma and Lazio cuisine, cooking a full 4 course meal, dinner with the host family in their seaside villa.
Afternoon excursion to the Maremma Natural Park ; evening stopover at La Parrina farm with local wine tasting.
Visit to the local dairy, cheese-making centre “Caseificio di Manciano”.
2 hours of language studies.

PRICES:
2 wks 980,00 €; 4 wks 1.750,00 €

** Prices include university enrollment fee, VAT, certificate of attendance, teaching material, accomodation reservation service, cultural activities in the afternoons, guided excursions and goodbye party.

** Transport or admittance tickets and restaurant meals are not included.

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***On Saturday students will be able to enrol at a whole day guided tour to the city of Siena and neighbouring towns of Montepulciano and Pienza: visit of historical sites, lunch in typical local restaurant and evening stopover at a wine cellar to taste the local famous wines.

***The cost of this activity is not included in the price of the course.