BERTRAND RUSSELL INSTITUTE

Via E. Filiberto 6 - 35122 - Padova, Other Cities (Italy - Europe) COURSES:
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The Bertrand Russell Language Institute has been active in Padua since 1975, and is definitely very popular, the place for those who want to begin or continue their study of the Italian Language. Indeed, the Institute takes great care to find out the real needs of its students, offering courses at all levels and for varying lengths of time. Since its foundation, thousands of students, as well as many cultural operators, entrepreneurs and professionals who studied with us have flatteringly praised us and referred their relatives, friends and employees to our Institute.

The School has also become an international meeting point which, thanks to its highly specialized staff and their dynamic and effective teaching methods, supplies students with the necessary tools for getting to know or deepening their knowledge of the Italian language and culture.
All this is supported by a series of services, such as the offer of accommodation with Italian families or in flats, the organization of day trips and excursions that allow students to know Padua, its history and its territory, and several social events that allow students to get to know each other, Italy and the Italians.

The city of Padua is home to one of the oldest and most famous Universities (13th century), but it is also, at the same time, a city in which ancient and modern merge and live together in harmony: one can admire ancient masterpieces like the Roman Arena, the Scrovegni Chapel, with frescos by Giotto, Saint Anthony’s Basilica, Saint Justina’s Basilica, the Augustinian church of the Eremitani, and the Pedrocchi Café, but, at the same time, Padua is also an important industrial city who come service centre in the territory, the seat of several innovative companies and the home of many students, coming from all over the world and who contribute to its remaining a young and lively city and who meet to socialize and drink “spritz” in the beautiful squares of the old city, surrounded by characteristic arcades and separated by the imposing Palazzo della Ragione.

Padua’s central position makes it possible to reach other important cities such as Venice, Verona, Vicenza, Treviso and Bologna easily. The nearby thermal centres of Abano and Montegrotto Terme and the nature park in the Euganean Hills offer superb recreational and relaxation facilities.

Not far away there are the fine Adriatic beaches of Sottomarina, Jesolo, Caorle, Lignano Sabbiadoro, Bibione and the ski slopes of the Dolomites. The city-plan to be found in our brochure, or by following this link, will help you locate our school, which is easily reached as it is situated in the heart of the old city.

Italian Language

Office hours	9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Mon to Thu. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fridays July and August 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. only.
Attendance	9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday to Friday
Levels	1 Beginners 2 Intermediate 3 Advanced 4 Superior (Diploma)
Duration of the courses	Each level lasts for 4 weeks (80 hours). It is possible to attend courses for less than 4 weeks, and in this case the cost is proportional to the length of attendance.
Size of classes	10 students per class (maximum)
Cultural activities	Conferences, films, meetings, guided tours of neighbouring cities
Commencement dates	2008 7^th January, 4^th February, 3^rd March, 31^st March, 5^th May, 3^rd June, 1^stJuly,4^th August, 1^st September, 29^th September, 27^th October, 24^th November 2009 7^th January, 2^ndFebruary, 2^ndMarch, 1^stApril, 4^thMay, 3^rdJune, 1^stJuly, 3^rd August, 1^st September, 5^thOctober, 3^rd November, 30^th November Non-beginners may enter a course after the commencement date.
Course materials	Course materials are included in the enrolment fee.
Course fees	1 month € 600; Students enrolling for 4 consecutive monthly courses are entitled to a reduction, provided a single payment of the discounted price of € 2.000 is made in advance. SPECIAL OFFER: 1 YEAR COURSE IN PADUA ONLY € 3.500
Accommodation	Single rooms with a family or other students, shared bathroom + kitchen for 4 weeks: € 400 Single room with half-board (room + breakfast + evening meal), for 4 weeks: € 1000 mini apartment for 4 weeks: € 1000 Reservations and prices for hotels or guest houses upon request. Students renting rooms are requested to bring their own bedding and towels.
Individual tuition	The number of hours and duration of lessons are determined by the student himself according to his/her own requirements. Price: € 30 per hour.

University Admission Bridging and Foundation Courses

Examination	A good knowledge of the Italian language is required in order to attend these courses. Our language school offers bridging and foundation courses to prepare for the admission tests to all Italian University Departments. Every department requires a different preparation. The courses will cover the syllabuses and the specific technical language required by each academic department.
Please note	Since 1982 (the year in which the Italian University introduced a system restricting the number of students who may enrol in any given year) 100% of our students have successfully passed their admission tests.
Courses will begin	2008: 3^rd June 2009: 3^rd June
Length of courses	Every course has a duration of 8 weeks (160 hours).
Attendance	From Monday to Friday: from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Course materials	Course materials are included in the course fee.
Size of classes	Maximum 10 students per group.
Fees	€ 1.500
Accommodation	Single rooms with a family or other students, shared bathroom + kitchen, 8 weeks € 800

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