A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee, Bologna, Italy


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  Description Courses
1 week more for free Special Offers Description: 1 week more for free on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 4 weeks Offer valid for enrolments at the Languagecourse.net website from 14.04.2008 to 27.06.2008
  • GI 25 Intensive Plus
  • GI 20 Intensive

General Information on Bologna

The ochre colouring of the medieval buildings in the fading evening light added to the expression 'Red Bologna'. Pleasantly enough, Bologna is a city relatively unspoilt by tourism. The heart of Bologna is around the twin piazzas, Maggiore and Nettuno - a handsome public space sealed on all sides by medieval palaces and the hulk of San Petronio. Here, the Bolognese come to shop, to pray, and, of course, to chat. Unsurprisingly, the local cuisine goes far beyond the world famous spaghetti Bolognese.

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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.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee, Bologna

General Information on A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee

The language school A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee was founded in Bologna, Italy in 1999. We are ideally located on the main bus routes in a quiet residential area. The medieval historic centre is just 500 metres away.

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Facilities

Well equipped bright classrooms, a computer room with free Internet access, library, CDs and DVDs, free wireless in the building.



Accreditation & Organisation memberships of A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee, Bologna

Full member of: ALTO - WYSE Official CILS EXAMINATION CENTRE, Authorized by Unistrasi - University for foreigners at Siena. Member of: Edu Italia - Recognized by CSN Sweden



Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is G. MARCONI - BOLOGNA.  It takes 20  minutes by bus  to school.

2.1. Language School A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee in Figures

Average no. of students: Adult courses in summer: 30
Adult courses throughout the year: 20
Average no. of levels: in summer: 7
throughout the year: 7
Italian teacher qualifications: 100 % hold a university degree
100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Facilities for disabled students: partly
Average age of students: in summer: 22 years
throughout the year: 25 years
Minimum age of students: 17 years

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
GI 20 Intensive  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 320 450 560 700 840 1120 1350 1620 130
Comment The length of the course ranges from two weeks to a full academic year. An excursion and activity programme is included in the price.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 15:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
2
Christmas and New-year's Special  / Lessons per week: 15  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 600 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment For students over 17. The course price includes an afternoon programme of social and cultural activities as well as weekend trips (half- or full-day) to a selection of famous cities including Florence, Venice, Rome, Verona, Ravenna and Siena. Duration: 2 weeks.
Dates Starting dates: 15.Dec, 29.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 10:00  - 13:00
Required minimum language level Elementary (A2)
3
Conversation classes  / Lessons per week: 6  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 55 110 165 220 275 330 440 550 660 55
Comment These courses explore various aspects of Italian culture, with a particular focus on the spoken language, and are designed for students who wish to learn more about the history of the language, Italian literature and Italian dialects. Tuesday to Friday. Only possible together with an intensive course - GI20.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Standard Course times Morning: 14:30  - 16:00
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
4
Master Class - 50+  / Lessons per week: 15  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 600 880 1170 -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment Aimed at students over the age of 50 these lessons are designed for learning everyday Italian with a greater focus on spoken language than on grammar and written work. 3 hours of General Italian per day and a specific programme of specially-designed activities and excursions for the 50+. The course price includes being picked up from Bologna airport, a welcome drink and a wide range of cultural activities for two days a week, including Italian cookery courses and wine testing sessions, entrance to all museums, an evening at the theatre, dinner with the teacher, and a day trip. We are also happy to make reservations at hotels or “Agriturismo” farm accommodation for you. Duration: 2-4 weeks.
Dates Starting dates: 28.Apr, 14.Jul, 15.Sep, 15.Dec
Required minimum language level Elementary (A2)
5
GI 25 Intensive Plus  / Lessons per week: 25  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 390 550 682 857 1023 1365 1635 1964 157
Comment The Intensive course plus an hour of conversation in the afternoon, focusing on topics of particular interest or language aspects that the teacher considers need extra attention. An excursion and activity programme is included in the price. Minimum duration: 2 weeks.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 15:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
6
GI 20+5 Combined (Intensive + one to one)  / Lessons per week: 25  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 520 750 920 1150 1380 1840 2200 2640 --
Comment The Intensive course plus one hour of private lessons in the afternoon. An excursion and activity programme is included in the price. Minimum duration: 2 weeks.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 15:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
7
Business Italian  / Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- 975 -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment Our Business Italian courses last for 4 weeks and consist of two hours of General Italian and four of Business Italian per day and are ideal for those who need to develop their Italian for business purposes. The course focuses on contracts, telephone communication, business correspondence, as well as general commercial Italian.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
8
Italian for Law  / Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 4
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- 975 -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment This course consists of 4 lessons in a standard language course plus 2 private tutorials on Italian for Law each day. The course is designed for students who already are experts in the field of law in their own language and who are interested in the language of law in Italian for professional reasons or for study. Course duration: 4 weeks.
Dates Starting dates: 03.Mar, 05.May, 07.Jul, 06.Oct, 10.Nov
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
9
CILS preparation course  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- -- -- 850 -- -- -- --
Comment This exam preparation course lasts 6 weeks and consists of four hours of lessons per day for the first 4 weeks, and six hours of lessons per day for the last 2 weeks.
Dates Starting dates: 21.Apr, 20.Oct
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
Lesson duration (minutes): 56 minutes
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Inscription fee: 35.00  EURO
Individual classes: Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 22 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 before arrival, Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, tuition
Course material: Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 35 EURO.
Exams offered: CILS
Average examination results: 100 at 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 22.Dec, 23.Dec, 24.Dec, 27.Dec, 28.Dec, 29.Dec, 30.Dec, 31.Dec
General opening hours for class lectures:: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, English
Languages taught at the school: Arabic, Japanese, Dutch, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English

4. Accommodation

All prices in EURO (convert currency)

1
Bilbo House // Single room
 Distance from school: 8 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 130 -- 25
Comment A modern student residence located in a quiet residential part of the city about 10 minutes walk from the school and the city center. Final cleaning: 20 euros..
Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 25 EURO
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2
Bilbo House // Double room
 Distance from school: 8 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate One-time fee
(not refundable)
Price EURO 110 -- 25
Comment A modern student residence located in a quiet residential part of the city about 10 minutes walk from the school and the city center. Final cleaning: 20 euros..
Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
Price extra night: 20 EURO
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* if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? yes
Single room always
Optional airport transfer: yes, for 20 EURO (one way)
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5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities: activity possible course possible organized by school distance from school
Dancing     2 km
Diving     100 km
Golf     15 km
Horse riding     10 km
Mountainbiking     10 km
Music     2 km
Skiing     85 km
Squash     2 km
Tennis     1 km
Other leisure options: Gym
Examples of social activities
organised by A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee:
Guided tours and excursions, cultural trips, films, dinners, quiz night,

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