A door to Italy, Genoa, Italy

Students rated A door to Italy, Genoa : 4.2/5.0   (40 reviews)

Other Italian schools in Genoa offering Italian courses:  Scuola Tricolore 4.1/5.0 

General Information on A door to Italy

The language school A door to Italy was founded in Genoa, Italy in 2002. The school is located 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 is located in Via Caffaro 4/7, 16124 Genoa (Italy).

Facilities

Cafeteria and lounge, free Internet point and also WiFi connection, furnished library (also with magazines and newspaper and many VHS of Italian art-directors for free watching at school).

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.

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.

Click on course you are interested in to see full details.
Show details of all courses

1

Standard (code SG)
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 8
220 € per week

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	24	[+]
Price in €	220	360	485	590	720	850	1110	1370	2700	120
Students from A2 level (A2 must be attested) can start at any Monday - upon request.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 09.Jan.2012, 06.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 28.May.2012, 25.Jun.2012, 23.Jul.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 10.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:10  - 13:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

2

Long weekend course
Lessons per week: 12  | Max. group size: 1
450 € per week

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
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).Its also possible to book 16 hours for Eur.650.
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

3

Duo Course
Lessons per week: 10  | Max. group size: 2
220 € per week

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in €	220	360	520	680	840	1000	1320	1640	1960	160
For 2 students coming together with the same level. Considering the extreme flexibility of schedule and attendance, this course is particularly suitable for busy people. The classes can be focused also on cultural programs or business Italian.
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

4

Individual lessons
Lessons per week: 10  | Max. group size: 1
340 € per week

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in €	340	640	940	1240	1540	1840	2440	3040	3640	300
Considering the extreme flexibility of schedule and attendance, this course is particularly suitable for busy people. Individual classes can be focused also on cultural programs and business Italian. Course's schedule on client's availability.
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

5

Sectorial language
Lessons per week: 10  | Max. group size: 1
390 € per week

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in €	390	720	1060	1400	1740	2080	2760	3440	4120	340
This course is completely focused on the sectorial language requested by the client such as: law, engineering, medicine, business, tourism and management. Number of hours per week can change according to the student's needs.
Required minimum language level	Lower intermediate (B1)

6

Specialized course for Interpreters
Lessons per week: 10  | Max. group size: 1
480 € per week

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in €	480	920	1380	1840	2300	2760	3720	4600	5560	460
Required minimum language level	Lower intermediate (B1)

7

Italian and cooking
Lessons per week: 29  | Max. group size: 8
445 € per week

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in €	445	810	1160	1490	--	--	--	--	--	--
Maximum duration: 4 weeks. 20 language course lessons + 9 cooking lessons per week.
Starting dates	2012: 09.Jan.2012, 23.Jan.2012, 06.Feb.2012, 20.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 16.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 14.May.2012, 28.May.2012, 11.Jun.2012, 25.Jun.2012, 09.Jul.2012, 23.Jul.2012, 06.Aug.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 29.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 26.Nov.2012, 10.Dec.2012. Beginner level start only: 09.Jan.2012, 06.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 28.May.2012, 25.Jun.2012, 23.Jul.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 10.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:10  - 13:00 Afternoon: 15:00  - 18:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

8

Intensive 4 (code I4) (20 group + 4 individual)
Lessons per week: 24  | Max. group size: 8
335 € per week

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in €	335	590	835	1055	1300	1545	2035	2525	3015	245
20 group lessons (55 min each) / week + 4 individual lessons (60 min each)
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 09.Jan.2012, 06.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 28.May.2012, 25.Jun.2012, 23.Jul.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 10.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:10  - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

9

Intensive 6 (code I6) (20 group + 6 individual)
Lessons per week: 26  | Max. group size: 8
395 € per week

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in €	395	705	1005	1285	1590	1895	2505	3115	3725	305
20 group lessons (55 min each) / week + 6 individual lessons (60 min each)
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 09.Jan.2012, 06.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 28.May.2012, 25.Jun.2012, 23.Jul.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 10.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:10  - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

10

Intensive 8 (code I8) (20 group + 8 individual)
Lessons per week: 28  | Max. group size: 8
450 € per week

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in €	450	825	1180	1515	1875	2235	2955	3675	4395	360
20 group lessons (55 min each) / 8 week + individual lessons (60 min each)
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 09.Jan.2012, 06.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 28.May.2012, 25.Jun.2012, 23.Jul.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 10.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:10  - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

11

Intensive 10 (code I10) (20 group + 10 individual)
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 8
510 € per week

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in €	510	940	1355	1750	2170	2590	3430	4270	5110	440
20 group lessons (55 min each) / week + 10 individual lessons (60 min each)
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 09.Jan.2012, 06.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 28.May.2012, 25.Jun.2012, 23.Jul.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 10.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:10  - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

12

Italian for Opera Singers and Libretti Lessons
Lessons per week: 10  | Max. group size: 8
550 € per week

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in €	550	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Maximum duration: 2 weeks. This course is dedicated to Opera Singers to deep into the Italian language of Libretti and to train vocal abilities. During winter courses our students will have the opportunity to go to the Opera House Carlo Felice with the 10% reduction on the official theatre's prices. The course has to be combined with a general Italian course, not included in the price.
Starting dates	2012: 09.Jan.2012, 23.Jan.2012, 06.Feb.2012, 20.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 16.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 14.May.2012, 28.May.2012, 11.Jun.2012, 25.Jun.2012, 09.Jul.2012, 23.Jul.2012, 06.Aug.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 29.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 26.Nov.2012, 10.Dec.2012. Beginner level start only: 09.Jan.2012, 06.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 28.May.2012, 25.Jun.2012, 23.Jul.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 10.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:10  - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

13

Preparatory course to Certifications: CELI, CIC, CILS, PLIDA
Lessons per week: 24  | Max. group size: 8
200 € per week (Based on the price of 2 weeks)

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in €	--	400	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Fixed duration: 2 weeks. This course is held just 2 weeks before the exam sessions and can be easily combined with the Standard Course. The exam consists of five components: reading comprehension, writing, structural competence, listening comprehension, speaking. Students can take the exam here in Genova. The exam fee is NOT included (approx. 100/130 Euros). Deadline for enrolment to the exams: 1 month before the exam.
Starting dates	2012: 04.Jun.2012, 05.Nov.2012.
General course schedule	Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Lower intermediate (B1)

Note: All courses offered by A door to Italy, Genoa can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration (minutes):	55 minutes
School's administrative fee:	50.00  €
Individual classes:	Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 35 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Exams offered:	CELI - CIC - CILS- PLIDA
Average examination results:	98% at CELI - CIC - CILS- PLIDA
Language school closed:	In 2012 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2012, 02.Jan.2012, 03.Jan.2012, 04.Jan.2012, 05.Jan.2012, 06.Jan.2012, 06.Apr.2012, 08.Apr.2012, 25.Apr.2012, 01.May.2012, 02.Jun.2012, 24.Jun.2012, 15.Aug.2012, 01.Nov.2012, 08.Dec.2012, 25.Dec.2012, 26.Dec.2012, 27.Dec.2012, 28.Dec.2012, 29.Dec.2012, 30.Dec.2012, 31.Dec.2012
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):	Polish, Russian, German, Italian, French, English
Comments about courses:	All the students from level A2 who cannot start their course in the officially starting dates are welcome to ask us the possibility to start on other Mondays outside officially starting dates. All the cultural courses such as: "La dolce Vita, "Genova per noi", "Sono solo canzonette" can be combined with the language courses held in the morning. The school is official Exam Center CELI - officially nominated by the University for foreigners of Perugia.

Click on accommodation you are interested in to see full details.
Show details of all accommodations

1

Shared Apartment
Single room, No meals
130 € per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	Deposit (refundable)*	One-time fee (charged by school)
Price in €	130	255	375	440	110	100	25
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Very nice, comfortable and centrally located apartments. Compulsory cleaning at the end: EUR 25,00. Check in/Check out: Sat/Sat or Sun/Sun. Distance from school: 20 minutes walking Includes: TV, 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.

2

Homestay Intermediate category
Single room, Breakfast
245 € per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]
Price in €	245	490	654	872	218
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Well furnished and elegant apartment in/or outside the centre but in the nearest external district. Optional: half board for EUR 90 per week. Check in/Check out: Sat/Sat or Sun/Sun. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, 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.

3

Homestay Economic category
Single room, Breakfast
189 € per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]
Price in €	189	378	495	660	165
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Simple, furnished apartment located in the centre or higher level apartment situated just outside the centre but in the nearest external district. Optional: half board for EUR 90 per week. Check in/Check out: Sat/Sat or Sun/Sun. Distance from school: 20 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 38 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

4

Homestay Economic category
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
149 € per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]
Price in €	149	298	411	548	137
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Simple, furnished apartment located in the centre or higher level apartment situated just outside the centre but in the nearest external district. Optional: half board for EUR 90 per week. Check in/Check out: Sat/Sat or Sun/Sun. Distance from school: 20 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 38 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

5

Homestay High category
Single room, Breakfast
300 € per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]
Price in €	300	600	768	1024	256
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person High level, elegant and superior apartment, located in the centre. Room with private bathroom. Optional: half board for EUR 90 per week. Check in/Check out: Sat/Sat or Sun/Sun. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 52 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

6

Homestay High category
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
237 € per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]
Price in €	237	474	630	840	210
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person High level, elegant and superior apartment, located in the centre. Room with private bathroom. Optional: half board for EUR 90 per week. Check in/Check out: Sat/Sat or Sun/Sun. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 52 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

7

Homestay Intermediate category
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
198 € per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]
Price in €	198	396	540	720	180
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Well furnished and elegant apartment in/or outside the centre but in the nearest external district. Optional: half board for EUR 90 per week. Check in/Check out: Sat/Sat or Sun/Sun. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 48 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

8

BILO Private Apartment (2 rooms)
Single room, No meals
420 € per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	Deposit (refundable)*	One-time fee (charged by school)
Price in €	420	840	1215	1500	375	300	80
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Nice two-room apartments located in the centre of the town and very close to the school. All the apartments are recently renovated and refurbished. Compulsory cleaning at the end: EUR 80,00. Check in/Check out: Sat/Sat or Sun/Sun. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 80 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

9

MONO Private Apartment (studio)
Single room, No meals
390 € per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	Deposit (refundable)*	One-time fee (charged by school)
Price in €	390	780	1130	1400	350	300	60
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Nice studio apartments located in the centre of the town. All the apartments are recently renovated and refurbished. Compulsory cleaning at the end: EUR 60,00. Check in/Check out: Sat/Sat or Sun/Sun. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, 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.

10

Shared Apartment
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
98 € per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	Deposit (refundable)*	One-time fee (charged by school)
Price in €	98	190	280	330	82	100	20
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday Price per person Very nice, comfortable and centrally located apartments. Compulsory cleaning service fee at the end: EUR 20,00 per person. Check in/Check out: Sat/Sat or Sun/Sun. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, 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.

 

11

Hostel Shared room (multiple beds)
Click here for reserving yourself a Hostel in Genoa
116 € per week

Comment	3-4-5 star hotel available on request.
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?	no
Single room	always
Optional airport transfer:	Genova: for 40 € (one way) Taxi costs about 25 € to the city center

For additional information you can view and download the brochure of A door to Italy

915.8 KB A door to Italy Brochure (PDF)

586.9 KB Prices (PDF)