Starting dates for beginners:
from 07 January 2008 to 14 August 2008;
from 05 May 2008 to 12 December 2008;
from 22 September 2008 to 22 May 2009;
Duration: 32 weeks
Lessons: 650 lessons of language, culture and exam
Level: beginner and elementary levels
Class size: min. 5 - max. 12 participants in each class
Extras: Special accommodation prices
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The “academic year” is a 32 week language and culture course for students who wish to experience living and studying in Italy. The course combines not only language courses with Italian culture classes at the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci but the syllabus also incorporates the fundamental elements of level C2 of the European Language Portfolio. All in all, the course offers students the opportunity to see at first hand the various aspects of Italy’s rich history and culture. The course is composed of a linguistic element and an academic element:
1) Linguistic element:
- 480 lessons of the standard language course
- 80 lessons of preparation for the two Diploma «Firenze» AIL exams DILI (intermediate level) and DALI (advanced level)
2) Academic element (80 lessons):
- Italian Civilization and History
- Art History
- Business Italian
- History of Design and Architecture
- Introduction to Italian Gastronomy
3) Private tutoring (10 lessons):
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For students, starting the Academic Year in September 2007 the duration of the whole stay is 35 weeks, including two weeks of Christmas Holidays where no courses are held.
This course is also an excellent preparation for Master Courses in Art, Italian Design, Italian Fashion or Restoration.