Centro Koinè, Cortona, Italy


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General Information on Cortona

Cortona is located in the central Italian region of Tuscany (Toscana) and has magnificent views over green plains and hills.The town is attractive and welcoming, with several inviting bars and restaurants off the central piazzas. Cortona is surrounded by defensive walls, the foundations of which date back to the Etruscan period. Tightly-clustered medieval houses crowd the city, leading upwards to an open green area where the hill is crowned by a Medici fortress.

For Cortona city map with location of school click here

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

Tuscan Sun Festival/ Festival del Sole (26.Jul- 30.Aug)



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  Centro Koinè, Cortona

General Information on Centro Koinè

The language school Centro Koinè was founded in Cortona, Italy in 1986. The school is hosted in a nice building in the old city centre.

Click here for a detailed Cortona city guide

Facilities

The school has a library and videos.



Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Centro Koinè, Cortona

Member of A.S.I.L.S. Association of Italian as Foreign language Schools. Recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education.



Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Florence.  It takes 50  minutes by taxi  to school.

2.1. Language School Centro Koinè in Figures

Average no. of students: Adult courses in summer: 20
Adult courses throughout the year: 10
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
Average age of students: in summer: 35 years
throughout the year: 45 years
Minimum age of students: 15 years
Student nationalities: Brazil 2 %
China 2 %
England 10 %
France 10 %
Holland 10 %
Japan 15 %
Korea 5 %
Switzerland 5 %
Spain 10 %
USA 15 %

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
Italian Language and Culture  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 260 400 540 680 850 1020 1292 1615 1904 159
Comment Orientation tour and welcome party included.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 12.May, 26.May, 09.Jun, 23.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 01.Sep, 15.Sep, 29.Sep, 13.Oct
Dates not available: 01.Jan - 16.Mar, 01.Nov - 31.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
2
Intensive Individual Course (10)  / Lessons per week: 10  / Max. group size: 1
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 325 650 975 1300 1600 1920 2560 3200 3840 320
Comment It is possible to choose a specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Dates not available: 01.Jan - 16.Mar, 01.Nov - 31.Dec
Standard Course times Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
3
Intensive Individual Course (20)  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 1
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 630 1260 1890 2520 3150 3705 4940 6175 7411 617
Comment It is possible to choose a specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Dates not available: 01.Jan - 16.Mar, 01.Nov - 31.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
4
Intensive Individual Course (40)  / Lessons per week: 40  / Max. group size: 1
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 1595 3190 4780 5640 7210 8780 11920 -- -- 1570
Comment The rates include lunch in a restaurant with the teacher every day. It is possible to choose a specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Dates not available: 01.Jan - 16.Mar, 01.Nov - 31.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00  - 17:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
5
Combined Intensive Course  / Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 530 940 1350 1760 2200 2640 3344 4180 4928 410
Comment 4 group lessons + 2 individual lessons per day. Orientation tour and welcome party included.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 12.May, 26.May, 09.Jun, 23.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 01.Sep, 15.Sep, 29.Sep, 13.Oct
Dates not available: 01.Jan - 16.Mar, 01.Nov - 31.Dec
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): 55 minutes
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Note: All courses offered by Centro Koinè, Cortona 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.
Individual classes: Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 32.50 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, course material, tuition
Course material: Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Exams offered:
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
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, German, French, Spanish, English
Languages taught at the school: Italian
Comments on the school: On the first day of the course participants will receive a folder containing the monthly programme of afternoon cultural activities and excursions, a Cortona Tourist Office guide with useful addresses for a stay in Cortona and a list of cultural events planned during the period of the course.

4. Accommodation

All prices in EURO (convert currency)

3
Convent S. Margherita // Single room, breakfast
 Distance from school: 5 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO 192 864
Comment A nice convent located just outside the city walls..
Includes: TV, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 32 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan - 15.Mar, 02.Nov - 31.Dec
4
Convent S. Margherita // Double room, breakfast
 Distance from school: 5 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO 132 594
Comment A nice convent located just outside the city walls..
Includes: TV, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Price extra night: 22 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan - 15.Mar, 02.Nov - 31.Dec
5
Albergo Sabrina 3 stars // Single room, breakfast
 Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO 420 1890
Comment Located in the heart of Cortona..
Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 70 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan - 15.Mar, 02.Nov - 31.Dec
6
Albergo Sabrina 3 stars // Double room, breakfast
 Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO 255 1147
Comment Located in the heart of Cortona..
Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Price extra night: 42 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan - 15.Mar, 02.Nov - 31.Dec
7
Albergo Italia 3 stars // Single room, breakfast
 Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO 498 2241
Comment Located in the center of Cortona near the City Hall, recently rebuilt. The rooms have air conditioning..
Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 83 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan - 15.Mar, 02.Nov - 31.Dec
8
Albergo Italia 3 stars // Double room, breakfast
 Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO 330 1485
Comment Located in the center of Cortona near the City Hall, recently rebuilt. The rooms have air conditioning..
Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Price extra night: 55 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan - 15.Mar, 02.Nov - 31.Dec
9
Youth Hostel Ostello San Marco // Dorm, half board
 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO 144 648
Comment Situated in an old convent, completely renovated. Offers a bed in a multiple bedroom..
Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom.
No extra nights bookable.
Dates Dates not available: 01.Jan - 15.Mar, 02.Nov - 31.Dec
* if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation
Comment All accommodation types are located in the centre or in residential areas surrounding the centre.
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? yes
Single room on request
Optional airport transfer: yes, for 220 EURO (one way)
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