Centro Koinè, Bologna, Italy
Other Italian schools in Bologna offering Italian courses: A.L.C.E. Accademia Lingue e Culture Europee 
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General Information on Centro Koinè
The language school Centro Koinè was founded in Bologna, Italy in 1993. The school is situated in a palazzo located in the university quarter, close to the Piazza Maggiore and the famous Two Towers. It is surrounded by the characteristic wide arcades of Bologna. The school address is: c/o ARCA, Vicolo Poster La 14, 40125 Bologna (Italy).
Facilities
Library, movie rental, games room, free WIFI
Accreditations and Quality seals of Centro Koinè, Bologna
Italian Ministry of Education
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Bologna. It takes 20 minutes by taxi to school.
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 35 Adult courses throughout the year: 20 | |
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| 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: 25 years throughout the year: 35 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 15 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 2 % China 2 % Germany 15 % England 10 % France 10 % Holland 10 % | Japan 15 % Korea 5 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 10 % USA 15 % |
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 | 24 | 36 | 48 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 260 | 440 | 570 | 700 | 1020 | 1292 | 1530 | 2600 | 3800 | 4900 | 138 |
| Includes cultural activities in the afternoons and weekends. The classes concentrate on the spoken language that you will encounter in daily life in Italy. The Koinè method involves active participation in conversations, dialogues, games, and class readings. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 15.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 13.May.2013, 27.May.2013, 10.Jun.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 28.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 25.Nov.2013, 09.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 € | 1595 | 3190 | 4780 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| The course price includes lunch every day in a restaurant with the teacher. Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Day . | ||||||||||
| 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 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 360 | 720 | 1080 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 2520 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 360 |
| Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Day . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 | ||||||||||
| 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 € | 710 | 1296 | 1944 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| 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 € | 560 | 1000 | 1400 | 1800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| The group session meets in the morning, Monday through Friday, and one-to-one lessons are conducted in the afternoons. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 18.Mar.2013, 02.Apr.2013, 15.Apr.2013, 29.Apr.2013, 13.May.2013, 27.May.2013, 10.Jun.2013, 24.Jun.2013, 08.Jul.2013, 22.Jul.2013, 05.Aug.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 28.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 25.Nov.2013, 09.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 € | -- | -- | -- | 440 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 4 weeks. Three afternoon sessions per week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday or upon request. Lessons in small groups, following the programme presented by the University of Siena. Exam costs not included. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | ||||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by Centro Koinè, 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): | 55 minutes |
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| Language school closed: | In 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013, 01.Apr.2013, 25.Apr.2013, 01.May.2013, 15.Aug.2013, 04.Oct.2013, 01.Nov.2013, 25.Dec.2013, 26.Dec.2013 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | On the first day of the course each participant will receive a folder, containing a list of cultural activities and excursions, a guide with useful addresses for a stay in the city and a map of the city. |
4. Accommodation
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| Price in € | 175 | 285 | 370 | 450 | 117 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Apartment shared with other students or with Italians. Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 29 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in € | 262 | 476 | 680 | 869 | 225 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 43.5 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in € | 190 | 320 | 440 | 545 | 141 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 31.5 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in € | 165 | 265 | 370 | 445 | 115 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 27.5 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in € | 237 | 421 | 610 | 765 | 198 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 39.5 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in € | 150 | 230 | 300 | 350 | 91 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Apartment shared with other students or with Italians. Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 25 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in € | 402 | 871 | 1340 | 1809 | 469 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 67 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in € | 564 | 1222 | 1880 | 2538 | 658 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per room Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 94 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in € | 552 | 1196 | 1840 | 2484 | 644 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Located in the city centre, completely renovated. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 92 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in € | 900 | 1950 | 3000 | 4050 | 1050 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per room Located in the centre, completely renovated. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 150 € 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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| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ): for 65 € (one way) |
| Overall rating | 4.5/5.0 (14 reviews) |
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| City |  4.8/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.3/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.8/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.2/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.7/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.5/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.2/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.4/5.0 |
| Other | 4.7/5.0 |
| Students liked about Centro Koinè, Bologna | |
| "The general atmosphere is very nice, liked the teachers and life in Bologna is very pleasant." - Aurélien (26 years) | |
| "I thought the lessons were fantastic. Everybody was given an opportunity to learn at their own pace, and I felt that everyone was showing signs of improvement every day." - Sonia (22 years) | |
| "The teachers were all really nice." - Marjaana (25 years) | |
| "The team is very dynamic, very competitive and interesting teachers. Small classes, we were between 2 and 7 students." - Carole (42 years) | |
| "Friendliness of the teachers and staff." - Klaus (42 years) | |
| All 14 reviews of Centro Koinè | |
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