The city

Some of the most important museums in the world, fascinating cultural events, art, music, history, fashion and of course a great cuisine. The city is situated one hour away from the Tyrrhaenean Sea and one and a half hour from the main winter resorts of the Apennine mountains. Florence is a city of many faces, from the lively quarters and picturesque markets to the many universities and the elegant streets lined by some of the most famous shops in the world. Moreover, the city offers ideal linguistic conditions for those who study Italian: the language spoken in the streets, the squares, the cafes and the markets is free of any dialect and its syntax is often cited as an example of linguistic correctness. Therefore, it is the ideal place to practise the language in a culturally exceptional environment.
The location

EUROPASS is right in the historical centre of Florence, within walking distance from the main monuments, churches, museums, the Duomo, Piazzale Michelangelo, and the river Arno. This lively area is affluent with trattorias, cafeterias and bars, thus perfect for the student life.

The school

Our institute is located in a prestigious neo-classical style building. Wide stairs lead to spacious and bright classrooms with up-to-date audio and video equipment, a big lounge and sunny balconies that are the ideal surrounding for studies, conversation or reading. Moreover, from the terrace located on the building roof you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the town centre and the nearby Santa Maria del Fiore cathedral. We devote much individual attention to our students, in a friendly atmosphere. Finally, the SoulSpace wellness center, located inside the school building, is an additional value for a proper balance between study and relax. The staff 

From receptionist to management the staff will help you feel at ease throughout your stay. They all are at your disposal at any time for any question or problem. Our teachers are highly qualified and motivated, friendly, open minded  and above all … authentic Italians! The courses

Our teaching method is based on modern and innovative principles, that immediately enable the students to communicate easily and confidently in everyday situations. Moreover Europass offers a wide choice of subjects beside the Italian language, including Visual Arts, Photography, Jewellery, Cooking and Culture studies. Our courses are attended by international students from all over the world, thus creating a very stimulating international atmosphere.
The activities 

The activities are designed to bring students to closer contact with the Italian language and (being held here in Florence) ... Tuscan culture! Wine and cheese sampling, dinners in typical restaurants or pizzerias, discounts for theatrical plays and concerts, excursions into the Tuscan countryside and discovering Florence’s hidden places are a substantial part of our rich cultural and extracurricular program. Moreover we also organize sporting activities such as football games and bike excursions in the Tuscan countryside. The accommodations

You can live in either the friendly atmosphere of a family or, if you want to be more independent, in an apartment shared with other students. Upon request and without extra charge, Europass will assist you in finding the most suitable accommodation, such as hotel rooms or tourist farmhouses of all categories, even out of Florence.

 With EUROPASS you can live a unique experience and spend an unforgettable language study term! We will be there for you and do our very best to make you feel at your ease in your course, accommodation and spare time. Your satisfaction is our main purpose!

The School

The Rome Language Centre of the Dante Alighieri group was opened in 1981 and specialises in the teaching of Italian language and culture to foreign students. The main school was set up in Florence in 1966 and today the Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri has a number of other centres also in Greece. The school has authorisation from the Education Ministry and is open all year round.

The Centre

The Rome centre is housed in a stylish turn of the century building, at 1 Piazza Bologna. It is within easy reach of the city centre and all other areas, amply served by Underground Line B and many bus routes. The classrooms are large and bright and there is a terrace which, in spring, summer and autumn, becomes a meeting-place for students during breaks. All the classrooms are climatized.

The Staff

Our staff is on hand to provide information or help students with any problem.

Giulia Savona, Head of Administration, has twenty years' experience with CLI and handles general management.

Fabrizio Fucile, Head of Studies, has taught Italian and Latin since 1990, with a specialist interest in Italian Studies in which he gained his research doctorate and as well as handling management of studies, co-ordinates relations with oversea teaching institutes.

Elena Lachin is Head of Student Services.


Teaching Staff, Methods and Course-Books

Members of the Danti Alighieri CLI teaching staff are all humanities graduates and have followed teacher training courses in the teaching of Italian as a second language, organised by the school. They keep abreast of new teaching concepts, methods and tools.

The method adopted by the teachers is the communicative grammar method. Each lesson is structured in two parts: in the first, morpho-syntactical structures are presented and written and oral exercises immediately assess the individual student's level of understanding and reproduction. In the second part, the student learns to apply the new linguistic structures in the most varied situations from the colloquial to the more formal and bureaucratic, broadens his personal vocabulary and practices using the idiomatic expressions of spoken Italian.

Course-books have been developed from years of experience and successful teaching methods used at the school: the books are the result of co-operation between language specialists and teachers themselves who have a more direct experience of the problems and needs of the students. The CLI Dante Alighieri course-books are used also by European and American schools and universities.

 

L'Accademia Italiana di Salerno è un Centro Linguistico e Culturale, fondato nel 1997 dalla dr.ssa Francesca Romana Memoli, laureata ed esperta in lingue e letterature straniere moderne. 

La scuola è specializzata nell’insegnamento della lingua Italiana agli stranieri e rappresenta oggi una delle strutture più valide e consolidate nel Sud Italia. 

E’ per questo che ogni anno, molti stranieri scelgono l’Accademia Italiana per imparare l’italiano, unendo l’apprendimento della lingua ad un meraviglioso soggiorno in una delle zone turistiche più belle e suggestive della Campania, vicino alla rinomata Costa d’Amalfi.

 

La scuola consente agli studenti di  imparare la lingua e la cultura italiana , vivendo un’indimenticabile vacanza studio.

 

L’ Accademia Italiana dispone di 14 aule, 1 sala multimediale con 8 computer con accesso Internet (cable e wi-fi), 1 aula cinema, 1 biblioteca e videoteca, 1 sala caffè.

 

Lo staff è altamente qualificato e gli insegnanti sono tutti specializzati ed abilitati all'insegnamento dell'italiano come L2/LS.

 

L'Accademia Italiana è anche Centro Esami DITALS, CILS e CELI ed è Autorizzata dall'Università per stranieri di Siena e l’Università Per Stranieri di Perugia.

I nostri corsi di italiano possono essere corsi di lingua ingruppo o corsi di linguaindividuali. La nostra scuola diitaliano offre dei soggiorni linguistici a partire da 1 settimana fino a 1anno! E può aiutarti a trovare l'alloggio aTaormina

Ma se sei curioso di fare - oltre ad un soggiornolinguistico - anche un'esperienza culturale, ti offriamo la possibilità diseguire a tua scelta:

· corsi di cucina
· corsi di ceramica, pittura, scultura e restauro dellegno
· corsi di letteratura
· corsi di storia
· corsi di storia dell'arte

Oppure preferisci qualcosa di più attivo, dinamico, sportivo? Allora puoi sceglierefra:

· eco-tours
· sport &avventura
· golf

Se invece hai bisogno di corso per scopi specifici e professionali, possiamooffrirti:
· corsiper business & executives
· corsi dicorrispondenza commerciale

Insieme ai corsi di italiano offriamo un programma di attivitàintegrative 

Vieni a fare un giro virtuale, con l'aiuto di alcuni mini-video, all'interno della nostra scuola diitaliano e a vedere chi sono i nostri studenti e i nostri insegnanti 

Puoi anche leggere i commenti deglistudenti dei nostri corsi di italiano e sevuoi contattarli via e.mail per sentire le loro impressioni. Sul sito troveraianche unarassegna stampa di lettere ed articoli sulla nostra scuola in Sicilia

Ma oltre ai riconoscimenti di merito ottenuti nelcorso degli anni, il programma dei corsidi italiano è ufficialmente accreditato da:

MINISTERO DELLAPUBBLICA ISTRUZIONE

A.S.I.L.S. - Associazione delle Scuole di Italiano come Lingua Seconda -, l'unicascuola a sud di Napoli

I.A.L.C - International Association of Language Centres -, l'unica a sud di Roma

e la nostra scuola ha convenzioni con:

UNIVERSITA' PERSTRANIERI DI PERUGIA come Centro autorizzato per gliesami CELI - Certificato di lingua italiana. L'esame CELI è l'esame diriferimento della ALTE- Association of Language Testers in Europe - ed èconforme alle direttive sugli standard europei fissati dal Consiglio d'Europa.Gli esami si tengono in giugno e in novembre

UNIVERSITA'"Ca' Foscari" DI VENEZIA come Centro riconosciuto per il tirocinio per il Master ITALS perinsegnanti di italiano come lingua straniera

Se vuoi scarica i documenti ufficiali

Ma conosci già la nostra città e la nostra isola?

Taormina ha antichissime origini: nella sua Baia, nel735 a. C i colonizzatori greci approdarono e fondarono la prima colonia diquella che diventerà in seguito la Magna Grecia e, da loro in poi, tutti ipopoli che hanno dominato sul Mediterraneo hanno lasciato tracce del loropassaggio sul nostro territorio. Hai voglia di conoscere la città un po'meglio? Clicca su Taormina e guarda le foto se hai tempo fai unpasseggiata virtuale in città fra i suoi monumenti, la sua storia e le sue spiagge

Ma Taormina può essere la base di partenza per un viaggio in Sicilia allascoperta delle radici della cultura e delle tradizioni dell'Italia. Comescrisse Wolfgang Goethe nel 1786: " L'Italia senza la Sicilia non suscitanello spirito immagine alcuna: in questo paese si trova la chiave di ogni cosa". La Sicilia è stata al centro del mediterraneo e quindi di tutti gliinteressi europei per più di 2.000 anni, fino alla scoperta del Nuovo Mondo.

Già al tempo di Dante Alighieri si discuteva su qualedovesse diventare la lingua nazionale: quella dei letterati e dei poeti dellacorte di Federico II o quella della corte dei Medici. Poi arrivò la DivinaCommedia e mise d'accordo tutti.... Ma è in Sicilia che ha origine il teatronazionale, con le tragedie di Eschilo, Euripide, Aristofane. E' qui che ilgenio di Archimede precorse quello di Leonardo da Vinci. Ed è la cultura dellaMagna Grecia che alimentò prima la civiltà etrusca e poi quella latina, facendodi Roma la Caput Mundi. Vuoi conoscere di più sui miti di Sicilia?

Due sono i Premi Nobel siciliani per la letteratura:Pirandello e Quasimodo. ma tanti sono i nomi di primissimo piano degliscrittori siciliani nella letteratura italiana: Verga, Capuana, Rosso di SanSecondo e Tomasi di Lampedusa. Ed immenso il contributo alla letteraturaitaliana contemporanea di Sciascia, Bufalino, Consolo e Camilleri.

E così nella musica: dai cantastorie dei paladini diFrancia a Vincenzo Bellini. E nella pittura: da Antonello di Messina a RenatoGuttuso. E nella moda: da Mariella Ferrera e Dolce & Gabbana.

Senza poi dimenticare i tesori della eno-gastronomia:dalla pasta alla Norma alla caponatina, dai cannoli siciliani alla pasta reale,dal Marsala alla Malvasia.

Fai un giro diSicilia

I nostri corsi di italiano a Taormina possono esserel'inizio di un viaggio in Sicilia. Da Taormina è facile raggiungere Siracusa,l'Etna, le Isole Eolie, Catania, Piazza Armerina e Noto. E, viaggiando un po'più a lungo: Palermo, Selinunte, Segesta, Agrigento, Erice. Ma tanti e tantiancora sono i tesori di Sicilia.
Come arrivare aTaormina?

Se decidi di iscriverti le modalità sono molto facili:

leggi il nostro regolamento attentamente

compila il modulo d'iscrizione e mandalo on-line alla nostra scuola o via fax allo (+39) 094223441 ocon un posta ordinaria.

invia un acconto di 250 € (in questo modo accettando automaticamente il regolamento).

Noi saremo felici di darti presto il benvenuto nelnostro centro di lingua e cultura italiana per un' indimenticabile esperienzapersonale, culturale e didattica.

LINGUA IT is an institute that specialises in teaching Italian to foreigners. The school’s primary objective is to immerse students in the real language and culture of Italy. Studying Italian in Italy brings with it the unique opportunity to listen, speak and live the actual language, using the native terms and expressions as they are used by Italians. Using mass media and a variety of other textual stimuli, the teachers at LINGUA IT combine the best possible teaching methods with an active immersion in Italian culture to give students a total exposure to the Italian language.
The school is located in the historical centre of Verona just a few steps away from the Arena and the most important monuments of the city. LINGUA IT is close to all services and is easily reached by public transport. The staff will be able to give you all the information you need to reach the premises in the quickest and easiest way.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY - Methodology
The teaching methodology employed at LINGUA IT is based on the most current educational techniques and texts available. Finely tuned to meet the specific needs and interests of different classes and students, each language course focuses simultaneously on the four components on which all language is built: oral expression and comprehension (speaking and listening) and written expression and comprehension (writing and reading). In addition to traditional grammar instruction and speaking exercises where focus is given to the linguistic form and characteristics of Italian, students are encouraged to participate in less structured activities that promote spontaneous, sub-conscious learning, developing communication skills in a natural and instinctive manner. In a relaxed and informal environment, over an extended period of time, students at LINGUA IT quickly improve and loose their fear of speaking a new language, frequently surprising themselves with the speed at which they become competent and confident with Italian. The teaching method adopted at the school encourages active class participation and interaction by all students. Always grouped with others of a similar skill level, students need not be fearful of class participation. After a day at the school, students invariably relax into the routine of lessons and find the presence of other students a help rather than a hindrance to the learning process. Outside the regular morning classes, students of different levels are brought together for the optional cultural courses (guided tours, lectures on art and history, cooking courses etc). The naturally informal nature of these events makes the merging of different levels comfortable and easy and benefits both beginners and advanced students alike.

Teaching Resources
The aim of each language course is to teach students the Italian language as it is used naturally, in real life situations. LINGUA IT utilises a variety of resources (written texts, audio and video stock, newspaper articles, images, music and didactic games) to meet this end.
Well aware that foreign language textbooks and schools often teach a version of a language that is outmoded or rarely used by the native speakers of the country, the teachers at LINGUA IT have compiled a specialised and comprehensive assortment of teaching materials and learning aids that use real-world linguistic examples. The use of play excerpts, television and radio programs, advertisements, literary passages, song lyrics, greeting cards, dialogues of telephone conversations, newspaper and magazine articles, government forms, diary entries, comics, letters and reviews (just to name a few), ensures that students will be exposed to the real language of Italy, as it is used in both formal and informal contexts.
The variety of topics explored in both the texts and conversations at LINGUA IT (ranging from basic introductory skills to the exploration of complex theoretical and philosophic ideas), address an array of linguistic demands. By immersing students in a variety of real-life situations, they are given the confidence and skills they need to effectively participate and interact in the Italy of today. 

Course Levels
At the beginning of each language course, students (beginners excluded) are given a short test to evaluate their competence and determine which level they are best suited to. At the conclusion of each course level, students sit a final test. The results are evaluated and used to determine whether the student is ready to proceed onto the next course level. The language courses are divided into five levels (plus an additional sixth level for those who want to perfect their proficiency) with a maximum number of eight students per class and a minimum number of three.


Beginners:
In the Beginners Level, students learn basic communication skills clearly geared for the everyday. A strong grammar base is introduced and the vocabulary taught is simple but precise.

Elementary:
Students of the Elementary Level actively participate in conversation structured around general issues and topics. In this course, solid focus is given to the correct employment of various grammatical principles and rules and students develop a comprehensive and broad vocabulary.

Intermediate:
Through discussion and textual analysis, students in the Intermediate Level explore a range of complicated themes and ideas, gaining a strong command of the Italian language and a deeper understanding of both grammatical and linguistic elements. In this course, students are exposed to the language of the mass media and the variable nature of Italian as it is affected by intonation and different contexts within Italian society.

Post-Intermediate:
This course is dedicated to perfecting students’ communication skills and equipping them with an understanding of the nuances that make up a thorough knowledge of Italian. In the Post-Intermediate Course, students are taught the correct usage of colloquialisms and idiomatic expressions and are also exposed to some of the more complex structures of the Italian language.

Advanced:
In this course students practice using Italian naturally and competently in all conceivable life situations. Embracing the spectrum of scenarios from everyday interaction (including communication in the work environment) to the use of Italian in the discussion of highly complicated themes and ideas, pupils of the Advanced Level secure a full and comprehensive mastery of all the grammatical and syntactical structures of the Italian language. This level also equips students with the skills necessary to competently construct a variety of written documents.

Proficiency Perfection:
At this level, students already have a strong mastery of the Italian language. The Proficiency Perfection Course is devoted to fine-tuning students’ syntax and manner of expression through participation in discussion groups dedicated to a variety of topics. This course also aims to enrich and embellish vocabulary and improve students’ written and oral expression as well as perfecting their ability to communicate in a rapid and precise manner. Students are guided through specialised texts, documents and a variety of essays on varying topics with the aim of exposing them to the specific details, style and vocabulary employed in each and the reasons why.
 

THE SCHOOL
Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri (CLIDA), founded in 1965, is Italy's first private Italian language school specializing in the instruction of Italian language and culture to foreigners - both students and professionals alike.

CLIDA offers a wide range of courses in the world's most popular Italian-speaking regions. As our previous students from around the world can confirm, you can always rely on the quality of our teaching, the services we provide and the school's resources.

The school uses it own teaching methods and texts, which have been developed and perfected by the school's professors and staff. CLIDA's teaching methods and materials are used in all its schools in Florence, Rome and Greece. Learn more about our teaching methods and levels... 

In Spring 2006, a new CLIDA branch will be open in the city of Treviso. Soon, other schools will be available in other towns.


DIRECTORS
The directors of the CLIDA in Florence are Dr. Gabriella Accorti Materassi and Dr. Alberto Materassi. The husband-and-wife team founded the school and has been fully devoted to it throughout the years. Alberto, Gabriella, and their son, Stefano, ensure high academic standards are maintained while creating cultural courses and recreational activities that are both fun and beneficial. Thanks to them, CLIDA students and faculty can be considered one large family!

STAFF & CLASSROOMS
The school resides in a 19th-century building facing the Piazza della Repubblica, the heart of Florence's historic center. All members of the CLIDA administrational staff are highly attentive and speak at least 3 languages to accommodate a wide variety of students.

CLIDA is made up of 16 large, air-conditioned classrooms equipped for television and video viewing, two large rooms equipped with stereo-sound video projectors and a large salon for recitals and lectures. Several well-equipped classrooms are also available for one-on-one courses. Plus, ample space is available for students to relax, study and socialize between lessons. The school also hosts a wireless Internet hub for students to connect to the World Wide Web.

METHOD & LEVELS
After decades of study and successful instruction to a vast range of students, the Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri (CLIDA) has devised an effective teaching method leading to immediate results in learning the Italian language.

Through teaching Italian grammar, then putting it to use immediately in conversational techniques, such as dialogues, question-and-answer, asking for information, etc., students learn quickly and retain lessons longer. Gradually, students increase their individual Italian vocabulary as well as their knowledge of common Italian expressions and workplace language.

FACULTY
All CLIDA teachers are university graduates, specialized in their field and have extensive experience teaching the Italian language to foreigners. Whether in the individual or group courses, the teaching techniques our faculty use allow for rapid and lasting results.

TEACHING MATERIALS
All teaching materials, such as texts, exercises, presentations, etc., are the result of the collaboration of CLIDA academic faculty and their years of teaching experience. CLIDA textbooks are also used in numerous private language institutes and universities throughout Italy, Europe and North America. View CLIDA’s textbooks online here: http://www.ciellei.it/ 

Curriculum

The program is developed in progressive stages that focus on learning the essential and most important elements according to the student's level. For this reason students won't be left behind or feel discouraged, but will instead gain a rapid and lasting knowledge of the language.

Directed conversation, together with reading passages and oral comprehension tests, will increase one's vocabulary and ability to communicate fluently day by day. Correct pronunciation is developed by phonetic exercises under the guidance of specialist teachers in our professional language lab. Daily exercises in classes of small groups allow the teacher to follow and appraise each student individually.

CLIDA LEVELS
CLIDA's language courses are divided into three levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced. Each level is then subdivided into three further levels. This wide range of classes at different levels means that students can join the level most suited to their needs based on their placement test results.

All group courses are available in all nine levels. Each group course lasts four weeks, although some Italian languages courses have a minimum of two weeks.

Level 1 —Beginner	Articles, simple and articulated prepositions, regular and the most common irregular plurals, possessive adjectives, demonstratives Present, present perfect and future of the three regular conjugations and of the most common irregular verbs Demonstrative pronouns and agreement with the past participle; reflexive pronouns, interrogative pronouns; Direct and indirect personal pronouns Basic vocabulary; Everyday conversation
Level 2 —Beginner	Comparative and superlative Direct, indirect and reflexive personal pronouns plus, "lo, la, li, le, ne"; Uses of "ci" and "ne" Imperfect and use of the indicative Four tenses of the subjunctive in the most simple forms and uses Remaining difficult plurals; Vocabulary and reading Preparation for Beginner level certification (CLIDA S1)
Level 3 —Beginner	Hypothetic conditional sentences and uses of the remote past Further uses of the subjunctive with the most common conjunctions Exercises in the use of moods and tenses Compositions, vocabulary, conversation, expressions; Reading from literary texts Preparation for Professional certification (CLIDA P3)
Level 4 —Intermediate	Remaining uses of the subjunctive with conjunctions. The indefinite. Exercises on the use of moods and tenses. Remaining double pronouns. Imperative, positive, negative and pronominal; Gerund, participles, infinitives; Passive forms and idiomatic expressions Reading from literary texts, discussions, compositions and summary Preparation for Intermediate level certification (CLIDA S2)
Level 5 —Intermediate	Clause analysis, direct and indirect speech, syntax, diminutives Nouns with double plurals, plural of compound nouns Prepositions and how they are used with verbs and adjectives Exercises in the use of moods and tenses Compositions, summarizing, paraphrasing, reading, language exercises, discussions. Preparation for Professional level certification (CLIDA P5)
Level 6 —Intermediate	Grammar revision with the active participation of students Paraphrasing; Practical exercises of all types Translations with a monolingual dictionary Oral examination Grammar and syntax; readings, lanuage exercises, conversation Preparation for Advanced level certification (CLIDA S3) Preparation for Commercial Tourist level certification (CLIDA TC)
Level 7 —Advanced	Exercises in language, paraphrases. Reading and comprehension of newspaper articles Compositions Translations with re-elaboration of the corrected text
Level 8 —Advanced	Paraphrasing Readings from literature, composition and translation with re-elaboration of the corrected text Syntax and language Reading, language exercises, conversation Preparation for Superior level certification (CLIDA S4)
Level 9 —Advanced	Paraphrasing, readings from literature Composition and translation with re-elaboration of the corrected text Syntax and language; readings, language exercises Preparation for final examination for CLIDA diploma (CLIDA DA)

We hope this can be for you a start for a cultural exploration of Italy. We will be pleased to endow you with an instrument capable to improve your knowledge of our country: the italian language. Look at it as a key to open the many doors of our reality. We wish you good work and a very nice trip!

Koinè is a special kind of school. In fact it was set up in 1980 as an association of teachers, all coming from personal and professional experiences in the area of teaching Italian as a foreign language. Since these teachers were dissatisfied with their experiences, they decided to create a new structure which would differ from other private schools in the style of work and teaching methods.

Our courses lay emphasis on spoken language, not disregarding grammar rules, but considering language in its actual function, that is a means of communication between people. Therefore our lessons are focused on making students communicate in italian, helping them to achieve a better expression and comprehension. In this we have always been accurate and our method has been established over a 20 years activity of constant research and applied studies.
Our school gained official recognization by the Italian Ministry of Education last year and belongs to the Asils association of Italian schools for foreigners.

The program and didactic method were developed over a 10-year period of research and testing by the didactic group of the Koinè Centre. Through this work, the Center has developed teaching materials, books, and audiovisual tools and organized seminars and teacher orientation courses.
THE PROGRAM Our courses represent a communications program based on the realities of everyday life in Italy, and include the main aspects of social and cultural reality. We have established a program which, through the selection of specific reading materials, helps the student experience Italian society in an individual, personal way and not merely though the eyes of a tourist.
THE METHOD Our program follows a method which considers different didactic methods, but is based principally on activities requiring the use of creativity and induction. These kinds of activities are aimed at developing the confidence and autonomy of the student who is required to participate actively in classes. In this way, the students become the protagonists and the teacher becomes a discussion leader. According to the best scientific research, in order to be truly effective, teaching should involve not only the rational part of the memory but also the unconscious. The goal is to conquer concrete abilities. First, talking and speaking and then reading and writing, to avoid learning blocked by the inability to communicate effectively.

 
On the first day, students take a language test to determine their level and to enable us to create homogeneous classes. There are five levels divided into two cycles. Each level takes a month to complete. Therefore, it is possible to attend for a minimum of 1 month and a maximum of 5 months to complete the entire cycle.

BASE LEVEL The attainment by passing three proficiency levels of the “threshold level B1”; that is, the level of communicative ability recognized by the Common European Framework for Languages as permitting participation in an Italian language environment.
ELEMENTARY LEVEL Allows means to handle most daily situations, to satisfy basic needs, and to understand relatively simple information.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL Allows means to handle most daily situations, to express one's point of view, and to explain, describe, and recount in a sufficiently precise manner.
ADVANCED LEVEL This enables one to reach the threshold level, i.e., to obtain those linguistic instruments of communication necessary to move easily within Italy and in direct contact with Italians. The entire cycle places emphasis on the spoken language.
SPECIALIZATION LEVEL At two teaching levels: the rationalization through the systematic procedures of knowledge of the language, of correctness of expression of the richer aspects of the spoken and written language.

Upper Level 1: Morphology and syntax 1st part. Analysis and in-depth study of various tone levels in the spoken language.
Upper Level 2: Morphology and syntax, 2nd part. Analysis and in-depth study of the various tone levels in written language. Introduction to dialects.

 

 

Eurocentres is a Swiss Foundation which was established in 1948 to help people to learn easily how to communicate in different languages. At present Eurocentres teaches in 18 locations around Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and Japan. About 13'000 students annually study one of the world's most important languages at Eurocentres: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian or Japanese.

Over 40 successful years of first class language teaching

1948 - The first Eurocentres school is established.
Mr. Erhard Waespi opens his first foreign language school in Bournemouth. More are to follow.
1959 - Migros takes over.
Gottlieb Duttweiler, founder of the Migros Cooperative, meets Erhard Waespi and agrees to cooperate in the field of international cultural exchange.
1960 - The school becomes a Foundation.
Mr. Gottlieb Duttweiler creates the Foundation of «European Languages and Development Centres». Eurocentres evolves into a standard-bearer.
1960 to 1993 - Eurocentres grows and sets standards.
Eurocentres schools are founded in locations throughout the world. Eurocentres establishes itself as a trendsetter in the field of foreign language learning and lends valuable impetus to the entire organisation.
2003 - Quality proves itself as the key criterion for worldwide success


Dedicated to quality, not profit.

The Swiss Eurocentres Foundation has been a consultant to the Council of Europe for language learning since 1968 and has played a crucial role in the development of the Common European Framework of Reference for language teaching and learning.
As a Foundation Eurocentres has since 1960 provided top quality language teaching and aims to contribute towards a better understanding among people everywhere by helping to bridge national, cultural and social barriers.

Guaranteed Quality!

Quality is our primary concern, and we tell you exactly what you can expect from us.

Learning success thanks to innovative course programmes
Careful selection and regular checks of host families
Two to three qualified teachers per class
Small classes (from 6 to 13 participants)
Accurate placement within individual classes as a result of spoken and written placement tests
First class school buildings in a Renaissance Palace
Quality control through regular internal checks, plus regular inspection from the international quality organization EAQUALS

The School in Florence

The Eurocentres school, the oldest state-recognized school of foreign languages in Florence, can be found in Palazzo Guadagni, a Renaissance palace dating from the 16th century, and is located in the middle of the old town centre near the Ponte Vecchio. The historic school building, renovated in 1992, has eleven classrooms, a multimedia learning centre, a lecture room and a student lounge and is in a quaint Italian quarter.


The school is in the centre of the oldest part of Florence, 300 m from the Pitti Palace, 500 m from the Ponte Vecchio and about 15 minutes' walk from the cathedral (il Duomo) and from the railway station. There is a bus stop 200 m from the school and practically all buses stop at the cathedral.

The building is the work of the architect Cronaca and was built between 1502 and 1508. In the 1860's, it was extensively improved by the architect Poggi with the addition of beautiful frescoes. The school was completely renovated, taking care to enhance the original features but also making use of the best of modern Italian design to produce a stunning mix of new and old.

Our motto is:
Your study objective is of paramount importance

Our mission is to set you on the path of successful learning. We create a learning environment which leads you to your personal study objective and offers you a quality learning experience. Our methods are tried and tested and new teaching methodologies and the latest technical facilities are used by Eurocentres wherever possible. Moreover, we employ only teachers with the highest standard of education who teach exclusively in their mother tongue.
We place great emphasis on close consultation, which ensures that you select the most suitable course based on your personal requirements. We collaborate exclusively with representatives who can guarantee excellent and comprehensive advice.
 
 Our programmes are structured in such a way that you will quickly absorb the culture and get to know the people of your host country. The international nature of our schools, with students from many countries of the world, offers opportunities for enriching intercultural encounters.

Methodology

The teaching of real language for a real purpose in an action-oriented approach is at the heart of Eurocentres methodology.
We teach the language you need to communicate in real life. You do exercises to improve your fluency and your accuracy. And then we provide activities which require real communication. We pay very careful attention to the degrees of control in the practice leading from initial presentation of new language towards realistic communicative use of that language. Working in the other direction, we use communicative activities to identify your need for practice in accuracy or in fluency.