A Door to Italy, Genoa, Italy
General Information on A Door to Italy
The language school A Door to Italy was founded in Genoa, Italy in 2002. The school is situated in an elegant and fascinating building of the 19th century and easily reachable by bus or train. Located in the heart of Geneva, the school is just a few steps from the main touristic attractions. The school address is: Via Caffaro 4/7, 16124 Genoa (Italy).
Facilities
Cafeteria, computer lab, daily press, free after-class access to language learning software, lounge, balcony / terrace, library, movie rental, movie room, auditorium, student support desk, copy machine, printer for student use, free WIFI
Facilities for disabled students
Adaptred for deaf students, adapted for students with learning difficulty
Classroom equipment
Heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.
TV in some classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of A Door to Italy, Genoa
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Cristoforo Colombo Genova. It takes 15 minutes by bus to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 6 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 4 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 40 Adult courses throughout the year: 25 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 6 Adult courses throughout the year: 6 | |
| Italian teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 25 years throughout the year: 35 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 4,5 % Germany 11 % England 7 % France 6.5 % Holland 1.3 % | Japan 3.2 % Korea 2 % Switzerland 2.5 % Spain 2.5 % USA 6,3 % |
All prices in € (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | 445 | 810 | 1060 | 1490 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Italian lessons in the morning + practical and theoretic photography lessons in the afternoon. The teacher is a professional photographer. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 27.May.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 220 | 360 | 485 | 590 | 850 | 1110 | 2700 | 2920 | 3140 | 3360 | 120 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 27.May.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | 450 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Lessons on Friday afternoon (4 hours, from 15:00 to 19:00 or later according to your arrival), Saturday (4 hours, in the morning according to your preference from 09:30 or from 10:00) and Sunday (4 hours, in the morning according to your preference from 09:30 or from 10:00). 16 hours also available for 650€ | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Day . | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 220 | 360 | 520 | 680 | 840 | 1000 | 1167 | 1320 | 1640 | 1960 | 160 |
| For 2 students coming together with the same level. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 340 | 640 | 940 | 1240 | 1540 | 1840 | 2147 | 2440 | 3040 | 3640 | 300 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 390 | 720 | 1060 | 1400 | 1740 | 2080 | 2427 | 2760 | 3440 | 4120 | 340 |
| Focused on the sectorial language requested by the client such as: law, engineering, medicine, business, tourism and management. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Day . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 27.May.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 490 | 940 | 1400 | 1860 | 2320 | 2780 | 3244 | 3700 | 4620 | 5540 | 460 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | 445 | 810 | 1160 | 1490 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 27.May.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | 560 | 995 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Individual single lesson: 60 min. The course has to be combined with a general Italian course, not included in the price. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 27.May.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | 760 | 1145 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| It is possible to take the Open Water Dive Certificate (for those who have not dived before) or the Advanced Open Water Dive certificate, with PADI instructors. All didactic materials and the diving equipment are provided by the diving school and included in the price. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 27.May.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 335 | 590 | 835 | 1055 | 1300 | 1545 | 1803 | 2035 | 2525 | 3015 | 245 |
| Individual lesson: 60 min. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 27.May.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 395 | 705 | 1005 | 1285 | 1590 | 1895 | 2210 | 2505 | 3115 | 3725 | 305 |
| Individual lessons: 60 min. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 27.May.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 450 | 825 | 1180 | 1515 | 1875 | 2235 | 2608 | 2955 | 3675 | 4395 | 360 |
| Individual lessons: 60 min. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 27.May.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 510 | 940 | 1355 | 1750 | 2170 | 2590 | 3022 | 3430 | 4270 | 5110 | 440 |
| Individual lessons: 60 min. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 27.May.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:10 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | 280 | 480 | 665 | 830 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Cultural and specialised courses about Italian cinema, Italian songs and the local traditions of Genoa. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | 410 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| It can be easily combined with the Standard Course. Students can take the exam in Genova. Deadline for enrolment for the exams: 1 month before the exam. Exam fee is NOT included. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 03.Jun.2013, 04.Nov.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Exam fee | 130 € | ||||||||||
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in € | 130 | 255 | 375 | 440 | 110 | 100 | 25 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Compulsory cleaning at the end: 25€. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 249 | 498 | 657 | 876 | 219 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Half board supplement: 95€ per week. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 48 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 194 | 388 | 498 | 664 | 166 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Half board supplement: 90€ per week. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 39 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 149 | 298 | 411 | 548 | 137 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Half board supplement: 90€ per week. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 30 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 305 | 610 | 774 | 1032 | 258 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Half board supplement: 95€ per week. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 54 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 237 | 474 | 630 | 840 | 210 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Half board supplement: 95€ per week. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 42 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 198 | 396 | 540 | 720 | 180 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Half board supplement: 90€ per week. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 40 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in € | 440 | 880 | 1200 | 1600 | 400 | 80 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Compulsory cleaning at the end: 80€. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 80 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in € | 360 | 720 | 1130 | 1350 | 340 | 300 | 60 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Compulsory cleaning at the end: 60€. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 75 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in € | 98 | 190 | 280 | 330 | 82 | 100 | 20 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Compulsory cleaning at the end: 20€. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 19 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 5 km | |||
| Diving | 5 km | |||
| Golf | 20 km | |||
| Horse riding | 20 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | ||||
| Music | 1 km | |||
| Sailing | 5 km | |||
| Skiing | 200 km | |||
| Squash | 5 km | |||
| Tennis | 5 km | |||
| Volleyball | 5 km | |||
| Windsurfing | 5 km |
| Overall rating | 4.2/5.0 (41 reviews) |
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| City | 4.5/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.2/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.5/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.6/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.4/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.1/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.5/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.3/5.0 |
| Other | 4.4/5.0 |
| Students liked about A Door to Italy, Genoa | |
| "All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. I also liked the small class sizes (2-5 students)." - Richard (21 years) | |
| "Hospitality of the staff,courses and the city,when the weather was nice." - Menouba Chahrazed (24 years) | |
| "The teachers were fantastic; I learned a lot. The course La dolce vita was very interesting." - NÚria (28 years) | |
| "The lessons with my teacher Federica, the very good atmosphere in the school." - Wilma (56 years) | |
| "The spontaneity" - Melinda (64 years) | |
| All 41 reviews of A Door to Italy | |
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