A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee, Bologna, Italy
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. The school is ideally located in the medieval historic centre, within walking distance from the main square and easily accessible from the central train station. The school address is: Via Santo Stefano 164, 40125 Bologna (Italy).
Facilities
Fridge for student use, computer lab, library, movie rental, movie room, student support desk, lounge, copy machine, free coffee, free WIFI, free water dispenser
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning, heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.
TV in some classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee, Bologna
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Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Bologna International Airport - G. Marconi. It takes 15 minutes by bus to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 10 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 12 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 30 Adult courses throughout the year: 20 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 5 Adult courses throughout the year: 5 | |
| Italian teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 22 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 17 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 3 % China 1 % Germany 9 % England 5 % France 3 % Holland 1 % | Japan 6 % Korea 1 % Switzerland 4 % Spain 4 % USA 4 % |
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 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 27 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 200 | 370 | 510 | 620 | 930 | 1200 | 1500 | 1740 | 2520 | 3645 | 145 |
| 20 Italian lessons + 2 lessons (1 afternoon) of conversation or phonetic per week. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
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| Price in € | 280 | 530 | 690 | 900 | 1120 | 1340 | 1560 | 1780 | 2220 | 2660 | 220 |
| Less than 2 students at the same level: the school guarantees 5 one-to-one afternoon classes per week. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:15 | ||||||||||
| 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 € | 65 | 130 | 195 | 260 | 325 | 390 | 455 | 520 | 650 | 780 | 65 |
| 2 afternoons per week. ONLY available as a complement to GI22 course. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 0 - 0 | ||||||||||
| 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 € | -- | -- | -- | 910 | -- | 1340 | -- | 1725 | -- | -- | -- |
| The preparatory course is designed for admission into the following faculties: Medicine, Veterinary, Science, Pharmacy, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry. Minimum age: 17 years. Starting dates: 03.06.2013 (8 weeks course), 17.06.2013 (6 weeks course), 01.07.2013 (4 weeks course). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
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| Price in € | -- | 315 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| If, beyond learning Italian in Italy and a full immersion study abroad stay, you also want an advanced cultural experience in Bologna, you can choose our Italian plus CULTURE courses and combine them with our Italian language courses. 2 weeks program with 6 classes (2 hours each). | |||||||||||
| 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 € | -- | 360 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2 weeks program with 6 classes (2 hours each). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | 710 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| It includes: pick-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. It is possible to book accommodation with homestay, hotel, independent flat, B&B. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 06.May.2013, 17.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:10 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | -- | 590 | 840 | 1060 | 1275 | 1530 | 1785 | 2000 | 2450 | 2880 | 240 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 02.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 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 € | -- | -- | -- | 1150 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 4 weeks. The course combines 4 general Italian lessons and 2 lessons of Business Italian per day. The course focuses on contracts, telephone communication, business correspondence, and general commercial Italian. Other dates and schedules on demand | |||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| 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 € | -- | -- | -- | 1150 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 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. | |||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| 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 € | -- | 500 | -- | 750 | -- | 1000 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| This exam preparation course lasts 6 weeks and consists of four hours per day for the first 4 weeks, and six hours per day for the last 2 weeks. Exam fee is not included in the price. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 22.Apr.2013, 21.Oct.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:15 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | ||||||||||
| Exam dates | 06.Jun.2013, 05.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee, Bologna 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. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 60 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 35.00 € |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 25.50 €. 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: | CILS |
| Average examination results: | 95 at CILS |
| Language school closed: | In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013 - 06.Jan.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 25.Apr.2013, 01.May.2013, 02.Jun.2013, 15.Aug.2013, 04.Oct.2013, 01.Nov.2013, 08.Dec.2013, 25.Dec.2013, 26.Dec.2013 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Danish, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | Books and materials: € 35,00
Immediately after the placement test, students receive and work through: • a student text book (according to the different level) • a self-study exercise book (that is to be completed at home and presented to the teacher every Friday in order to be corrected) • a varied and exhaustive self produced workbook which includes grammar, syntax, vocabulary, exercises and in fact is an outline of the course |
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in € | 150 | 260 | 390 | 520 | 130 | 25 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Final cleaning fee: 20€. Supplement air conditioning: 15€ per week. Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 € 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 € | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 180 | 25 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 € 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 € | 125 | 250 | 375 | 500 | 125 | 25 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 € 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 € | 320 | 640 | 960 | 1300 | 300 | 25 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per room Distance from school: 8 minutes walking Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 45 € Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in € | 370 | 740 | 1110 | 1480 | 370 | 25 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per room Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 52 € Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in € | 110 | 220 | 330 | 440 | 100 | 25 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Final cleaning fee: 20€. Supplement air conditioning: 15€ per week. Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 20 € Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
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| Price in € | 125 | 250 | 375 | 500 | 125 | 25 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 € 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 € | 100 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 100 | 25 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 25 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
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| Optional airport transfer: | Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ): for 42 € (one way) Taxi costs about 25 € to the city center |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Skiing | | 100 km | ||
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| Overall rating |  4.3/5.0 (17 reviews) |
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| City | 4.5/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.4/5.0 |
| Facilities |  4.2/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.1/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.6/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.2/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family |  3.1/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.0/5.0 |
| Other |  3.5/5.0 |
| Students liked about A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee, Bologna | |
| "The school is amazing. I only regret that I chose to attend afternoon classes since some special activities such as conversational classes, phonetics which were organized and I couldn't go there." - Carine (54 years) | |
| "High energy and good teachers; good integration between grammar and conversation sessions; regular testing." - Elmer (64 years) | |
| "Good teachers; Good atmosphere in the classes; Good support from management and admin staff at ALCE; Professional content of all lessons; Good internet access facilities." - John (65 years) | |
| "Disponibility of all staff" - Benjamin (21 years) | |
| "The school hosts were incredibly welcoming and made a lot of effort to make us all feel at home. I highly recommend it!" - Amina (38 years) | |
| All 17 reviews of A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee | |
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