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Italian for Foreigners
Our Italian Language program includes intensive week-long or month-long courses.
Classes are thought for those who study Italian for work in areas such as business, industry and commerce and to “new Italians” who have decided to move to Italy for an extended period, or for tourists who visit Italy often.
Within our Italian programs we follow the 6-level classification defined by the Società Dante Alighieri, which, in turn, follows the directives administered by the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”.
At the end of the program students who wish to obtain an official certificate valid throughout the world, can take– besides our own exam – the PLIDA exam that confers the Diploma certificate issued by the Società Dante Alighieri, in accordance with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Società Dante Alighieri was founded in Rome in 1889 and got its name from Giosuè Carducci. Their mission is to spread the Italian language and culture around the world. It has offices in 60 countries around the world, in all 5 continents, with a network of 500 foreign committees in addition to the 80 committees in Italy.
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PLIDA Diploma
(Progetto Lingua Italiana Dante Alighieri)
Dante Alighieri Italian Language Project
The PLIDA certification is awarded by the Società Dante Alighieri on the basis of an agreement with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Conv. n.1903 of 4.11.1993).
The PLIDA certification is an official document that denotes the degree of linguistic proficiency of Italian as a foreign language on a scale of 6 levels, each of these representing a progressively higher level of linguistic and communicative proficiency.
The six levels of PLIDA go from A1 to C2 in increasing difficulty and correspond to the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Language Learning and Teaching (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment, Milano, La Nuova Italia - Oxford, 2002, pp. 29-31).
| Beginner Italian | Plida A1 | Breakthrough Level |
| Plida A2 | Waystage Level |
| Basic Italian | Plida B1 | Threshold Level |
| Plida B2 | Vantage Level |
| Professional Italian | Plida C1 | Effectiveness Level |
| Plida C2 | Mastery Level |
Description Of The Levels And Uses Of Certification
The A1 Level documents the capacity to use simple and familiar expressions for meeting daily needs related to the following topics: the human body, clothes, family, dates, home, city, transport and directions, food, colours, stores, offices and phones.
The A2 Level guarantees autonomy in the context of elementary communication.On reaching this level, one can accomplish tasks related to basic needs regarding: individual sphere, local geography, work, shopping, nationality, the weather, travel. Weights and measures.
The B1 Level marks the capability to comprehend speaking and writing on familiar and accessible subjects. At this level, one is able to interact within an Italian speaking context for tourism ad can use the language to express opinions and give elementary explanations about: vacations, work, school and more.
The B2 Level attests to a competency in the Italian language which is necessary in a traditional scholastic context (to register with schools or universities) to pursue post-graduate learning (such as professional and training courses), as well as to prepare for work activities that interact with the public (as in business activities).
At this level one is able to socialize simply in an Italian-speaking setting and to use the language for work activities requiring some specialization.
Lexicon regarding non-daily topics. Specialized lexicon inherent to one’s study or work sphere.
The C1 Level marks a strong confidence with the Italian language and life, such that it can be used in all working environments (professional, commercial, industrial, bureaucratic).
One is able to comprehend complex speech and writing and to write in a similar manner (such as, for example, a literary text).
Specialized lexicon that includes disciplines inherent to one’s own.
The C2 Level certifies a high competency in Italian language (as if it were a mother tongue), a high knowledge of Italian culture, and the ability to effectively employ it in any and all professional settings.
Here one would be competent to teach Italian at the L2 level and to qualify for professional assignments of a high degree.
Wide mastery even in spheres that are distant from one’s interest.
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Weekly Conversation Classes
The weekly intensive Italian conversation class is characterized by:
30 hours of class (55 min. classes)
6 days a week Monday to Saturday
morning hours 9am – 12,30pm and afternoon 2pm to 4pm
minimum of 4 to maximum of 10 participants
This program is scheduled as:
3 hours and a half classes in the morning, Mon-Fri
2 hour workshops in the afternoon (theme-related seminaries on specific professional needs) Mon-Fri; evenings are at one’s own leisure
Saturday morning: activities at your own choice, lab and phonetics
chance of internship at one of the local hotels, restaurants or agencies.
Weekly 30 Hour Program Timetable:
| hours | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 9:00 – 12:30 | class | class | class | class | class | 9 - 11:30
lab |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | workshop | workshop | workshop | workshop | workshop |
by request:
Individual Tutoring in conversation and grammar
Language therapy to improve pronunciation, sounds and accents.
Weekly classes with special programs
Family Class:
for families with children, with appropriate activities both separated and shared. The pleasure of a study-vacation, in an extra-curricular, family setting.
Holiday Class:
in addition to the typical language classes this course adds cooking classes, dancing classes, fitness classes, yoga classes in order to fully comprehend the language you’re learning. These classes can be carried out directly in your Hotel or resort.
Painting and Drawing Class:
Technique and rudiments of drawing, image composition with visits to museums and exhibitions, painting techniques (watercolour, pastels, oil, acrylic).
Italian Cooking Class (Traditional Cuisine Course):
taught at one of our typical lake restaurants, the chef will carry out Italian and regional recipes while your teacher explains and comments in Italian. Students can share a creative and fun experience in learning a language and can also taste the final product.
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Intensive Monthly Program
We offer monthly courses of 22.5 weekly class hours that correspond to 90 hours of class per month, in order to reach the course objective.
We alternate theoretical lessons in the morning with an exercise workshop in the afternoon Monday to Friday. Evenings and weekends are for your own leisure.
The first levels of the program include conversation on general topics. In the afternoon hours students can choose between different workgroups, according to their own interests. Amongst the various activities the school offers: music, cooking, art, hiking.
To attend the Business Italian the student would need attain an intermediate or advanced level. The Intensive Monthly Program can help you with this goal.
| orario | monday | tuesday | wednesday | thursday | friday | saturday and sunday |
| 9:00 – 11:30 | Class | Class | Class | Class | Class | Free time for students |
| 14:00 – 16:00 | workshop | workshop | workshop | workshop | workshop |
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Accommodation. Choose your own stay.
Upon request, students signed up to the intensive monthly course, our school offers the chance to stay in furnished apartments, agri-tourismo or hotel rooms. All accommodations have been chosen by our school based upon excellent standards of quality. The facilities are close to the school and guarantee a comfortable stay. With a 30 day notice we can accommodate you in the lodging of your choice.
Montebaldo Travel Office (www.montebaldo.com)
Home – Apartment
Recommended for those who need to be independent and don’t feel the need of high comfort, these are accommodations for young and not so young, very simple but of excellent quality, each different from one another. They can be of individual use (studio) or shared (2 or more room-apartments).
For further information and bookings:
camping & apartments: www.campinglarocca.com
Agri-tourismo
We also recommend agri-tourismo, typical of this area and ideal for a study-vacation. Students will have a bedroom with private bathroom, small breakfast on request or half board and the opportunity to have direct contact with the owners.
For further information and bookings:
Agriturismo Costadoro (www.agriturismocostadoro.com)
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Visa and Permit of Stay Info
Students from non-EU countries may need to obtain a tourist visa (for staying up to 90 days) or a student visa (for staying over 90 days).
Study Visa:
allows short-term or long-term entry to visitors who intend to attend university courses, professional courses or other at formally recognized or qualified institutes
Requirements: 14 years of age or older; documents certifying your attendance at a teaching institute; financial means as required by law; insurance policy for medical expenses.
Tourism Visa:
allows short-term entry to Italy and other countries of the Schengen Area to foreign citizens who travels for tourism
Requirements: financial means as required by law (credit cards, bank bond certification, etc.), travel and return papers (or booking); papers confirming your accommodation booking (hotel booking or other).
Upon student request the school can send the necessary school documents in order to obtain a visa. (registration certificate with at least 20 class hours weekly) We guarantee the delivery of all information to the proper authorities both before and after your arrival.
For more information consult the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website at: www.esteri.it
Health Insurance
Students are not insured in case of illness, theft or loss of personal items.
We therefore recommend to obtain your own private insurance policy.
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Other Services
booking of accommodation with one of our partnered facilities
sightseeing tours and guided weekend visits to the art cities (Venice, Mantua, Florence…), on the wine routes and other, in cooperation with specialized agencies
Administration is available to students for whatever emergency or any simple technical request regarding accommodation, transport, guided tours and week-ends.
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Program Fees
Weekly 30-hour conversation class
(6-12 student class) | € 200,00 |
Weekly 30-hour conversation class
(4-5 student class) | € 250,00 |
| Weekly 30-hour Family, Holiday, Painting | € 290,00 |
| Weekly 30-hour cooking class | € 290,00
(+ food) |
| Intensive 90-hour monthly program | € 600,00 |
Registration Fee | € 40,00 |
Registration fee includes:
entry test and final exam
textbooks and teaching material for classes
certificate of attendance
Registration fee is obligatory for all classes and is valid for one year. No Registration fee for individual classes is requested.
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