Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence, Florence, Italy

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1. Florence

General Information on Florence

Florence, a city in the heart of Tuscany, is known as the capital of the Renaissance.Tthe city is one of Italy's most atmospheric and pleasant, with striking buildings, formidable galleries and treasure filled churches attest to the city´s cultural and historical heritage. The famous and vibrant Ponte Vecchio connects the historical and busy part of the city with the quiet part on the other side of the river Arno.

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2. Language School Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence, Florence

General Information on Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence

The language school Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence was founded in Florence, Italy in 1982. The school's premises are located right in the centre of the historic city, in a seventeenth century palace, on the left Arno-side. Classroom-windows overlook the Arno river.

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Facilities

The school is completely WIFI-LAN, has 10 bright, spacious and air-conditioned classrooms, library, DVD/Video-room, Internet-point (free).

Accreditations and Quality seals of Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence, Florence

Italian Ministry of Education, International House World Organisation, PROFILE (professional language-institutes in Europe),

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Florence airport. It takes 20 minutes by bus / taxi to school.

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2.1. Language School Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence in figures

Average no. of students:	Adult courses in summer: 120 Adult courses throughout the year: 70
Average no. of levels:	in summer: 10 throughout the year: 10
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: 23 years throughout the year: 27 years
Minimum age of students:	17 years
Student nationalities:	Brazil 1 % Germany 16 % England 8 % France 1 % Holland 6 %	Japan 10 % Korea 4 % Switzerland 16 % Spain 2 % USA 20 %

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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.

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Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	36	[+]
Price in EURO	275	485	730	880	1100	1320	1760	2200	6480	190
Starting dates:	Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 09.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010
General course schedule	Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 Afternoon: 14:10 - 17:50
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	36	[+]
Price in EURO	200	350	520	628	785	942	1256	1570	4510	133
Starting dates:	Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 09.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010
General course schedule	Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 Afternoon: 14:10 - 17:50
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	36	[+]
Price in EURO	225	395	600	728	910	1092	1456	1820	5220	155
Basic Intensive course + twice a week 2 lessons of communication.
Starting dates:	Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 09.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in EURO	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	2540	--
8 weeks Super Intensive Course GS96 (24 lessons per week) + 4 weeks Combined Course (20 group lessons + 5 individual lessons per week) + school exam
Starting dates:	Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 09.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in EURO	760	1520	2280	3040	3800	4560	6080	7600	9120	760
Possibility to book less or more lessons, rate per lesson ranges between EUR 33 and 39, depending on the number of hours per day. Lunch with the teacher may be included at an additional cost of EUR 400/week. 30% discount for 2 students attending the same individual course (two-to-one).
Starting dates:	Every Monday
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	16	[+]
Price in EURO	245	440	655	800	1000	1200	1600	2000	2720	170
Basic Intensive course + twice per week 2 lessons on Italian life and culture.
Starting dates:	Every Monday
Required minimum language level	Lower intermediate (B1)

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in EURO	--	550	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Cultural programme included on different topics: Art History (start dates 12.04. and 02.11.) or Cuisine (start dates 03.05. and 18.10.). Didactic material included
Starting dates:	2010: 12.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010
General course schedule	Morning: 9:10 - 12:00 Afternoon: 14:10 - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Elementary (A2)

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	16	[+]
Price in EURO	--	--	--	500	--	560	620	680	880	--
Part 1: at least 4 weeks of Italian language training (not included in the price). To be eligible for the internship stage, students must reach an intermediate level of Italian (B1). Part 2: work experience (4-16 weeks) in successful companies located in and around Florence. Available fields: Hotel and Restaurant, Tourism, Marketing, Administration, Fashion, Import / Export, Architecture and Design, Fine Arts. 14 weeks: 820 Euros, 16 weeks: 880. Fee for internship placement (including insurance): EUR 35.
Starting dates:	Every Monday
Required minimum language level	Lower intermediate (B1)

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in EURO	390	730	1090	1390	1737	2084	2778	3472	3880	323
Possibility to add 5 individual lessons more at a weekly supplement of EUR 190.
Starting dates:	Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 09.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in EURO	--	995	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Intensive Group language Course G80 (20 lessons/week) + 12 Drawing lessons/week
Starting dates:	2010: 04.Jan.2010, 17.May.2010, 09.Aug.2010, 4.Oct.2010
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in EURO	280	510	760	945	1180	1415	1885	2355	2825	235
Basic Intensive course (20 lessons/week) + one cooking evening/week (approx. 4 hours)
Starting dates:	Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 09.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in EURO	--	225	330	425	--	--	--	--	--	--
May be combined with another group or individual course. Duration 2-4 weeks.
Starting dates:	2010: 29.Mar.2010, 31.May.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 26.Jul.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 20.Sep.2010
Required minimum language level	Lower intermediate (B1)

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in EURO	1110	2220	3330	4440	5550	6660	8880	11100	13320	1110
30 % discount for 2 students attending the same course (two-to-one). Lunch with the teacher may be included at an additional cost of EUR 400 per week/person
Starting dates:	Every Monday
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	12	[+]
Price in EURO	1400	2800	4200	5600	7000	8400	11200	14000	16800	1400
30% discount for 2 students attending the same course (two-to-one). Lunch with the teacher may be included at an additional cost of EUR 400 per week/person
Starting dates:	Every Monday
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

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Lesson duration (minutes):	50 minutes
School's administrative fee:	55.00 EURO
Individual classes:	Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 39.00 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.
Exams offered:	CILS , CELI (University Perugia)
Average examination results:	98% at CILS 98% at CELI (University Perugia)
School closed:	In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 06.Jan.2010, 05.Apr.2010, 01.Nov.2010, 08.Dec.2010, 04.Apr.2010, 25.Apr.2010, 01.May.2010, 29.Jun.2010, 15.Aug.2010, 24.Dec.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 26.Dec.2010, 02.Jun.2010, 24.Jun.2010
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):	Italian
Comments about courses:	Courses are structured in 4 week-sessions (one level of Italian corresponds to a 4-week-stay and the school offers 12 different levels (according to the Common European Framework). Once a week we offer 2 lessons of grammar-repetition free of charge to all our students.

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4. Accommodation

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weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]
Price in EURO	156	338	520	702	182
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Supplement for half board: EUR 11/day.Some host-families live in the historic city-centre, some in resident areas, which can be easily reached by bus. Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 26 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]
Price in EURO	114	247	380	513	133
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Supplement for half board: EUR 11/day and personSome host-families live in the historic city-centre, some in resident areas, which can be easily reached by bus. Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 19 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	Deposit (refundable)*
Price in EURO	276	598	920	1242	322	200
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday All independent flats are situated in the city-centre and may also be booked for 2 persons travelling together. Extra charges (gas, electricity, water etc.) are not included. Charge depends on the effective consumption. 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: 46 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	Deposit (refundable)*
Price in EURO	500	800	950	1100	300	200
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday All independent flats are situated in the city-centre and may also be booked for 2 persons travelling together. Extra charges (gas, electricity, water etc.) are not included. Charge depends on the effective consumption. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 45 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]
Price in EURO	420	910	1400	1890	490
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Also available studios for two people travelling together. Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 70 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	Deposit (refundable)*
Price in EURO	120	260	400	540	140	50
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Extra charges for utilities(gas, electricity, water etc.) are not included. Cost ranges between 30 and 75 EURO/4 weeks (the cost is higher during the winter-months because of heating)Most of the shared apartments are located within walking-distance, some others can easily be reached by bus (ca. 10 minutes). Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	Deposit (refundable)*
Price in EURO	84	182	280	378	98	50
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Extra charges for utilities(gas, electricity, water etc.) are not included. The cost ranges between 30 and 75 EURO/4 weeks/ person (the cost is higher during the winter-months because of heating)Most of the shared apartments are located within walking-distance, some others can easily be reached by bus (ca. 10 minutes). 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: 14 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Comment	The prices shown are the MAXIMUM prices of the different types of lodging. 1 week = 6 nights 2 weeks = 13 nights 3 weeks = 20 nights 4 weeks = 27 nights Additional weeks: 7 nights
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?	yes
Single room	always
Optional airport transfer:	Florence: for 55 EURO (one way) Taxi costs about 25 EURO to the city center Pisa: for 165 EURO (one way)

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5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities:	activity possible	distance from school
Dancing		1 km
Golf		20 km
Horse riding		4 km
Mountainbiking		1 km
Music		1 km
Squash		5 km
Tennis		5 km
Volleyball		5 km
Other leisure options:	Roller blades, swimming, trekking, football.
Examples of social activities organised by Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence:	Guided visits, excursions, social dinners, movies, disco, concerts.

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6. Reviews

No. of reviews:	19
Overall rating	4.1/5.0 (Details)
City	4.8/5.0
Organisation	4.5/5.0
Facilities	3.6/5.0
Social activities	3.9/5.0
Course Quality / Progress in language	4.2/5.0
Value for money	4.1/5.0
Accommodation
Host Family	4.4/5.0
Shared flat (apartment)	4.5/5.0
Other	4.3/5.0
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Prices include:	Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access and use of school computers
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