Learn Italian in Italy
Ciao Italia is a centre which specialises in teaching Italian to foreigners. It is a member of ASILS (Association of Language Schools of Italian as a Foreign Language) and ELITE (European Federation of Associations for Teaching Mother Tongue to Foreign Students).
Ciao Italia has been recognised by the BILDUNGSURLAUB of Hamburg and Frankfurt and it is included in the list of schools of Italian of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Italian Language School in Rome
Ciao Italia was founded by accredited teachers working in this field for more than fifteen years. The school is located in the historic centre of Rome, in the characteristic district of Monti, within walking distance of the Colosseum, the Fori, Via Nazionale and the Central Railway Station.
The "Repubblica" stop of the underground A line and the "Cavour" stop of B line are very close to the school.
Italian Language Courses in Rome
Ciao Italia is open the whole year round and offers courses for all levels from beginners to advanced: group courses (maximum 12 students), individual teaching, business, art and painting vacation courses in Tuscany.
On arrival students take an entry test and are placed in classes according to their levels and their particular needs.
The didactic methods used by CiaoItalia are the result of the director and teachers' extensive experience in the field. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere encourages quick and easy learning of the language.
The teaching program is uniform. The teachers, all native speakers, are highly qualified in the teaching of Italian as a second language. Each teacher uses the communicative approach with an analysis of grammatical structures and the language of daily life. Thanks to the teachers’ professional approach and enthusiasm, learning Italian will not only be rewarding but also fun.
A wide variety of up-to date authentic material is used in group work, role-play and other activities, allowing the student to be in control of his learning process.
The teaching structure breaks down into 5 levels:
• Level 1, for absolute beginners;
• Level 2, elementary: for those who have some basic knowledge;
• Level 3, pre-intermediate: more complex sentences and terms
• Level 4, intermediate: higher comprehension of spoken and written Italian.
• Level 5, advanced: is for students who have a good knowledge of the language, both theoretical and practical. It deals with specific linguistic problems in the written and spoken language according to the students' need, and prepares students for the University entrance exam or the I.T. and C.I.L.S. certificates (Università di Roma Tre and Università per Stranieri di Siena). A full mastery of Italian is achieved.
The Courses
• Standard Courses - (S2, S3, S4)
4 hours a day (more than 3 students) / 3 hours a day (less than 4 students), from Monday to Friday, for a minimum of 2 weeks. Grammar and conversation lessons. In about six months time the student will complete the programme, which enable one to face the most varied communication functions.
• Intensive Courses - (I2, I3, I4)
Standard Course + 2 hours of individual lesson a day
• Extensive Courses - (E2, E3)
2 hours a day twice a week (E2) or three times a week (E3) for a minimum of 8 weeks (morning or evening).
• Individual Lessons - (I)
It is possible to begin the lessons any day of the year. Classes can also be held in other locations. Personalised courses are offered to companies and embassies. The course schedules are established with the secretary's office. (10% discount on 30 lessons booked and paid in advance). Preparatory lessons for (FOR C.I.L.S EXAM (Università per Stranieri di Siena) – IT (Università di Roma Tre).
• Conversation Courses (C.C.)
Upon request of minimum 4 students. 2/4 hours per week. Lessons are held on Saturday morning or one afternoon a week. Current events, Italian culture and lifestyle or other topics of interest will be examined during the lessons.
• Special Courses (S.C.)
At the request of at least 4 students, 16 hours a month. The supplementary cultural seminars are offered in the afternoon. A good knowledge of the Italian language is requested:
- Italian Art history (including guided tours in Rome)
- Italian for business (specific business terminology, commercial correspondence, contracts etc.)
- Italian Literature
• Italian Opera singing and music
Individual or mini-groups lessons including breathing technique and voice exercises, singing practice using excerpts from famous Italian operas. Prices and schedule can be obtained from the secretary’s office.
• Cooking Courses (not professional)
Lessons are held in a typical Roman restaurant (trattoria), 3/4 hours of theory/practice (with a professional cook) in private residence with Italian mother tongue teachers. Typical recips, terminology and idioms are used in the kitchen for conversation and eating together. Small groups, (one Sunday per month), upon reservation. For information on prices and schedule ask to the Secretary’s Office.
• Vacation Courses in Tuscany -CETONA
A delightful medieval village in the countryside of Siena. Intensive one-to-one or group week-end courses, in days to be agreed. Further information available in the secretary office. Painting coruses. Beginners and Advanced Courses.
• CLASSES
The students will study in small groups of 3/12 people of different nationalities with similar language levels. The small size of the classes guarantees individual attention as well as high quality of teaching.
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COURSES AND PRICES 2008 – Each lesson lasts 55 minutes | |||
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COURSES |
LENGTH |
HOURS* |
PRICES EURO |
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Standard (S2) |
2 weeks |
40 |
360 |
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Standard (S3) |
3 weeks |
60 |
515 |
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Standard (S4) |
4 weeks |
80 |
640 |
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Added week (S1) |
1 week |
20 |
158 |
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3 months Standard |
12 weeks |
240 |
1.728 |
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6 months Standard |
24 weeks |
480 |
3.264 |
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Intensive (I2) |
2 weeks |
40 + 20 |
885 |
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Intensive (I3) |
3 weeks |
60 + 30 |
1.285 |
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Intensive (I4) |
4 weeks |
80 + 40 |
1.630 |
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Intensive (IA2) |
2 weeks |
40 + 10 |
645 |
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Intensive (IA3) |
3 weeks |
60 + 15 |
925 |
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Intensive (IA4) |
4 weeks |
80 + 20 |
1.165 |
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Extensive (E2) |
12 weeks |
48 |
440 |
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Extensive (E3) |
12 weeks |
72 |
600 |
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Conversation Course (C.C.) |
2 weeks min. |
20 |
200 |
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Special Courses (S.C.) |
4 weeks |
16 |
190 |
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Individual lessons |
- |
1 |
34 |
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Individual lessons |
- |
10 |
325 |
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Individual lessons |
- |
20 |
620 |
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Individual lessons |
- |
30 |
880 |
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Courses "Cucina Italiana" (not professional) |
Sunday |
4 |
38 |
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A 10% discount will be offered to au-pair students, to Erasmus students and to Foreign Ministry bursaries. | |||
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STANDARD COURSES SCHEDULE 2008 | |
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All Levels S4 - S3 - S2 |
Added dates - Only for not beginners |
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7th January |
21st January |
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4th February |
18th February |
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3th March |
17th March |
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31th March |
14th April |
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5th May |
19th May |
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3nd June |
16th June |
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30th June |
14th July |
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28th July |
11th August |
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25th August |
8th September |
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22th September |
6th October |
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20th October |
3th November |
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17th November |
1st December (S2 only) |
| * NATIONAL or LOCAL HOLIDAYS 2008 | |
| 24th March - 25th April – 1st May - 2nd June - 15th August – 8th December | |
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* lessons are normally given from Monday to Friday (mornings and afternoon), except during national or local holidays which are not refundable. | |
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Extensive Courses begin all over the year on request. Further information are available at the secretary’s office. | |
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CIAO ITALIA offers Scholarships to students through the Italian Institues of Culture and departments of Italian in Universities around the world. The scholarships entitle the students to a 50% reduction on our Standard course of 4 weeks (80 hours). Cost: Euro 290 + Euro 35 (registration fee including course material, entry test, final certificate, use of the school facilities and some social activities) All the interested students can get in touch with the relevant Italian Institutes of Culture abroad or Universities in their country and apply. The Scholarship will be confirmed only upon receipt of an official reference by the Italian Institute or University where the application was submitted. An updated list of Italian Institutes abroad is available at esteri.it |
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