A door to Italy, Genoa, Italy


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  • Standard (code SG)
  • Semi - Individual lessons - (2 Students)
  • Conversation Course

General Information on Genoa

Genoa is "the most winding, incoherent of cities, the most entangled topographical ravel in the world." So said Henry James, and the city is still marvellously eclectic, full of pace and rough-edged style. Sprawled behind the huge port Italy's largest and an increasingly popular stopoff for international cruise liners is a dense and fascinating warren of medieval alleyways, a district which has more zest than all the coastal resorts put together.

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Events during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Genoa :

14° International Poetry Festival (01.Jun- 01.Jul), Paganiniana (20.Sep- 20.Oct), 48° International Boat Show (04.Oct- 12.Oct), Festival della Scienza (23.Oct- 04.Nov)



Cost of living in Italy

In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in Italy is around US$ 2.16.

2. Language School  A door to Italy, Genoa

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 Genoa, the school is just a few steps from the main touristic attractions.

Click here for a detailed Genoa city guide

Facilities

School facilities include: cafeteria and lounge, free Internet point and also wireless connection, furnished library (also with magazines and newspaper and many VHS of Italian art-directors for free watching at school).



Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Cristoforo Colombo Genova.  It takes 15  minutes by bus  to school.

2.1. Language School A door to Italy in Figures

Average no. of students: Adult courses in summer: 35
Adult courses throughout the year: 25
Average no. of levels: in summer: 5
throughout the year: 5
Italian teacher qualifications: 100 % hold a university degree
100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Facilities for disabled students: no
Average age of students: in summer: 25 years
throughout the year: 35 years
Minimum age of students: 16 years
Student nationalities: Brazil 3 %
England 8 %
France 11 %
Holland 3 %
Japan 4 %
Korea 2 %
Switzerland 2 %
Spain 3 %
USA 12 %

3. Italian Courses

All prices in EURO (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.

1
Standard (code SG)  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 200 340 460 580 710 840 1100 1360 1500 130
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 13.Oct, 10.Nov, 09.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:10  - 13:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
2
Conversation Course  / Lessons per week: 10  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 125 210 285 360 445 530 700 870 1040 85
Comment This course is a good occasion to train oral ability and to “chat” in an informal way in real life situations and moments. Practical lessons are held while walking around the ancient streets of Genoa. What’s better than learning Italian while tasting wine on the seaside and talking about culture, cinema, literature?
Dates Starting dates: 28.Jan, 25.Feb, 24.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 23.Jun, 28.Jul, 25.Aug, 22.Sep, 27.Oct, 24.Nov
Standard Course times Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
3
Genova per noi  / Lessons per week: 10  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 125 250 375 500 -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment This course conducts the students through the ancient Genovese culture, introducing the famous people and the traditions of this people, who proudly dominated the Mediterranean see for a thousand years. The teachers will develop an interesting programme about music, theatre, cinema, literature...
Dates Starting dates: 14.Jan, 11.Feb, 10.Mar, 14.Apr, 12.May, 09.Jun, 14.Jul, 11.Aug, 08.Sep, 13.Oct, 10.Nov, 08.Dec
Standard Course times Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
4
Semi - Individual lessons - (2 Students)  / Lessons per week: 10  / Max. group size: 2
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 220 405 585 765 945 1125 1485 1845 2205 180
Comment 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 and sector languages.
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
5
Individual lessons  / Lessons per week: 10  / Max. group size: 1
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 290 540 790 1040 1290 1540 2040 2540 3040 250
Comment 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 sector languages.
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
6
Italian and cooking  / Lessons per week: 29  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 410 760 1090 1420 -- -- -- -- -- 325
Comment 20 language course lessons + 9 cooking lessons per week.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 13.Oct, 10.Nov, 09.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:10  - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00  - 18:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
7
Italian + Diving  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 640 -- 1100 -- -- -- -- -- 360
Comment Combines the standard Italian course + a course for the diving Certification Open Water Diver or Advanced Open Water Diver.
Dates Starting dates: 05.May, 12.May, 19.May, 26.May, 02.Jun, 09.Jun, 16.Jun, 23.Jun, 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 14.Jul, 21.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 15.Sep, 22.Sep
Standard Course times Morning: 9:10  - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00  - 18:00
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
8
Italian and 'La dolce vita'  / Lessons per week: 10  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 125 250 375 500 -- -- -- -- -- 200
Comment Activities and seminars to understand the Italian spirit and the Italian people. Seminars are about Cinema and Theatre, Italian song writers, general Italian style and way of life. Is La Dolce Vita still alive?
Dates Starting dates: Every first monday of month
Standard Course times Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
9
Sono solo Canzonette  / Lessons per week: 6  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 75 150 225 300 -- -- -- -- -- 250
Comment Italian is the language of the Opera but also of the pop music (Eros Ramazzotti, Laura Pausini...) So, whatÂ’s better than learning Italian while singing? This is a perfect way to improve and train the intonation, the pronunciation and to learn new words such as to know the culture of the country.
Dates Starting dates: 21.Jan, 18.Feb, 17.Mar, 21.Apr, 19.May, 16.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 20.Oct, 17.Nov, 15.Dec
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
10
Intensive 4 (code I4)  / Lessons per week: 24  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 305 550 775 1000 1235 1470 1940 2410 2760 235
Comment 20 group lessons + 4 individual lessons per week.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 13.Oct, 10.Nov, 09.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:10  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
11
Intensive 6 (code I6)  / Lessons per week: 26  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 358 655 933 1210 1498 1786 2362 2938 3390 288
Comment 20 group lessons + 6 individual lessons per week.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 13.Oct, 10.Nov, 09.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:10  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
12
Intensive 8 (code I8)  / Lessons per week: 28  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 410 760 1090 1420 1760 2100 2780 3460 4020 340
Comment 20 group lessons + 8 individual lessons per week.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 13.Oct, 10.Nov, 09.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:10  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
13
Intensive 10 (code I10)  / Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 463 865 1248 1630 2023 2416 3202 3988 4650 393
Comment 20 group lessons + 8 individual lessons per week.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 18.Aug, 15.Sep, 13.Oct, 10.Nov, 09.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:10  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
14
Business Italian One-to-One  / Lessons per week: 10  / Max. group size: 1
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 290 540 790 1040 1290 1540 2040 2540 3040 250
Comment This course is tailored to studentÂ’s particular needs and is focused on the Italian language of business, with readings from newspaper articles about business, analyses of letters, curriculum Vitae, etc.
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
15
Preparatory course to Certifications: CELI, CIC, CILS, PLIDA  / Lessons per week: 24  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 350 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment This course is held just 2 weeks before the exam sessions and can be easily combined with the Standard Course. The exams consists of five components: reading comprehension, writing, structural competence, listening comprehension, speaking. Students can take the exam here in Genoa. The exam fee is NOT included (approx. 100/130 Euros). Deadline for enrolment to the exams: 1 month before the exam.
Standard Course times Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
Lesson duration (minutes): 55 minutes
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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.
Inscription fee: 50.00  EURO
Individual classes: Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 30 EURO. 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.
Prices include: For adult courses: a minimun of one free organized leisure activity per week, Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, course material, tuition
Course material: Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Exams offered: CELI - CIC - CILS
Average examination results: 90% at CELI - CIC - CILS
School closed: National holidays in Italy:
01.Jan, 01.Jun, 24.Mar, 25.Apr, 01.May, 02.Jun, 15.Aug, 01.Nov, 08.Dec, 25.Dec, 26.Dec
And also on the following dates 24.Jun
General opening hours for class lectures:: Morning: 9:10 - 13:00
Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): Polish, Russian, Italian, French, English
Languages taught at the school: Italian
Comments on the school: All the 'cutural courses' such as: 'La dolce Vita', 'Genova per noi', 'Sono solo canzonette' can be combined with the language courses held in the morning.

Since 2004 the school is the only official partner of the CELI & CIC EXAM CENTER, nominated by the University for foreigners of Perugia. The teachers have the didactic responsibility of the CELI exam preparation course.

Enrolling at our school, students receive many services:
-Student Card, valid 12 months.
-Discounts in many bars, restaurants and shops located in the school area.
-Internet point free of charge.
-Extra curricular activities during the afternoon and week end.

4. Accommodation

All prices in EURO (convert currency)

1
Hostel (dormitory) From 116 EURO week
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2
Homestay Economic category // Single room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 30 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 165 560 -- --
Comment Simple, furnished apartment located in the centre or higher level apartment situated just outside the centre but in the nearest external district..
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 37 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
3
Homestay Economic category // Double room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 30 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 132 480 -- --
Comment Simple, furnished apartment located in the centre or higher level apartment situated just outside the centre but in the nearest external district..
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
No extra nights bookable.
4
Homestay Intermediate category // Single room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 216 760 -- --
Comment Well furnished and elegant apartment in/or outside the centre but in the nearest external district..
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 48 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
5
Homestay Intermediate category // Double room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 180 636 -- --
Comment Well furnished and elegant apartment in/or outside the centre but in the nearest external district..
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
No extra nights bookable.
6
Homestay High category // Single room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 265 900 -- --
Comment High level, elegant and superior apartment, located in the centre..
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 51 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
7
Homestay High category // Double room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 214 768 -- --
Comment High level, elegant and superior apartment, located in the centre..
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
No extra nights bookable.
8
Shared Apartment // Single Room
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 20 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 110 410 50 25
Comment Very nice, comfortable and centrally located apartments..
Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 20 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
9
Shared Apartment // Double Room
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 85 310 50 20
Comment Very nice, comfortable and centrally located apartments..
Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Price extra night: 15 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
10
MONO Private Apartment // Breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 350 1400 100 --
Comment Nice studio apartment located in the centre of the town. All the apartments are recently renovated and refurbished..
Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 60 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
11
BILO Private Apartment // Breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 500 2000 100 --
Comment Nice two-room apartment located in the centre of the town. All the apartments are recently renovated and refurbished..
Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 80 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
12
Hotel 2 stars // Single room, breakfast
 Distance from school: 5 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 350 1400 -- --
Comment Situated in the heart of the city. All rooms have individual air-conditioning and double glazing, minibar, daily newspapers and magazines and Internet point with ADSL connection. Possibility of parking in the private area..
Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 50 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
13
Hotel 2 stars // Double room, breakfast
 Distance from school: 5 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 525 2100 -- --
Comment Situated in the heart of the city. All rooms have individual air-conditioning and double glazing, minibar, daily newspapers and magazines and Internet point with ADSL connection. Possibility of parking in the private area. Prices are PER ROOM..
Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Price extra night: 75 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
14
Hotel 3 stars // Single room, breakfast
 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 420 1680 -- --
Comment Located in the city centre. Each room has a DVD, free Internet connection, air conditioning, fridge/bar, safe, hairdryer and sound proofed doors and windows. The furnishing is in Art Nouveau style..
Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 60 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
15
Hotel 3 stars // Double room, breakfast
 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)* One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 630 2520 -- --
Comment Located in the city centre. Each room has a DVD, free Internet connection, air conditioning, fridge/bar, safe, hairdryer and sound proofed doors and windows. The furnishing is in Art Nouveau style. Prices are per ROOM..
Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Price extra night: 90 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
* if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation
Comment Clients who wish to stay in a 4 or 5 star hotel can arrange this through A Door to Italy also.

The accommodation managing office is at disposal after lessons to help and solve questions and real problems.
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? no
Single room always
Optional airport transfer: yes, for 35 EURO (one way)
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5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities: activity possible course possible organized by school distance from school
Dancing     0 km
Diving     10 km
Golf     30 km
Horse riding     30 km
Mountainbiking     0 km
Music     0 km
Sailing     1 km
Squash     0 km
Tennis     0 km
Volleyball     0 km
Windsurfing     0 km
Other leisure options: Eco-tours in the surroundings.
Examples of social activities
organised by A door to Italy:
Dinner, wine tasting, aperitif, theatre, exhibitions, trips to Cinque Terre.

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