Centro Koinè, Florence, Italy
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General Information on Centro Koinè
The language school Centro Koinè was founded in Florence, Italy in 1980. The school is situated in the historic center of Florence, close to Piazza Santa Croce, just a few hundred meters away from the Sant'Ambrogio market and the flea market. Many popular bars and restaurants are found in this area, and the University of Florence and the largest public libraries in the city are within walking distance. Classes are held in Mori Ubaldini degli Alberti, a Renaissance palace. The school address is: Borgo Santa Croce,17, 50122 Florence (Italy).
Facilities
Movie rental, free WIFI
Classroom equipment
Heating in all classrooms.
TV, ample natural light in some classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Centro Koinè, Florence
Italian Ministry of Education.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Florence Vespucci Airport. It takes 20 minutes by taxi to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 7 | |
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| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 80 Adult courses throughout the year: 30 | |
| 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: 23 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 € | 210 | 320 | 430 | 540 | 810 | 1026 | 1282 | 2600 | 3800 | 4900 | 125 |
| 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 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 630 | 1260 | 1890 | 2520 | 3150 | 3705 | 4322 | 4940 | 6176 | 7411 | 617 |
| Students can choose to use these classes to focus 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 € | 325 | 650 | 975 | 1300 | 1600 | 1920 | 2240 | 2560 | 3200 | 3840 | 320 |
| Students can choose to use these classes to focus 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 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 1595 | 3190 | 4780 | 5640 | 7210 | 8780 | 10350 | 11920 | 15060 | 18200 | 1570 |
| The price includes lunch in a restaurant with the teacher every day. | |||||||||||
| 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 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | 1220 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Course includes: Three hours of private lessons per day + accommodation (homestay, single room, half board) + 4 organised activities (excursions, guided tours) during the week. The school will draw up the activity programme to include the most interesting possibilities (list to be provide) and reflect the interests of the student. One additional week possible upon request. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| 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 € | 890 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Individual tuition in the morning (2 hours a day) + one excursion + cooking and dining with your Italian landlady 4 evenings (after 5 pm) of cooking lessons. Course fee includes Italian classes, accommodation (homestay, single room, breakfast), 1 excursion & cooking classes. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Course not available: 01.Aug.2013 - 30.Sep.2013 | ||||||||||
| 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 € | 535 | 890 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Italian language lessons in the morning combined with cooking courses, wine tastings and guided tours to vineyards in the area surrounding Florence. Fixed duration 1 or 2 weeks. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 15.Apr.2013, 27.May.2013, 19.Aug.2013, 30.Sep.2013. Course not available: 29.Apr.2013 - 24.May.2013, 10.Jun.2013 - 16.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013 - 27.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013 - 31.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 € | 680 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Course price includes language classes in group, accommodation with a family in single room with breakfast and 4 cooking lessons at home with the landlady (the mamma) as a teacher, preparing and eating dinner together. | |||||||||||
| 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 € | -- | 380 | 510 | 600 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| The art classes, following traditional Renaissance methods, are held in the studio-atelier of the well-known Florentine artist Mario Pachioli. Painting and/or drawing lessons for small groups are offered two afternoons per week and last 3 hours each. Basic materials are included in the course fee. A portfolio will be prepared at the end of the course. In spring and summer time open-air painting classes lasting 2 or 3 days are organised in farmhouses in Tuscany. Course duration: 2-4 weeks | |||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||
| 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 € | -- | 510 | 630 | 850 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| The art classes, following traditional Renaissance methods, are held in the studio-atelier of the well-known Florentine artist Mario Pachioli. Painting and/or drawing lessons for small groups are offered three afternoons per week and last 3 hours each. Basic materials are included in the course fee. A portfolio will be prepared at the end of the course. In spring and summer time open-air painting classes lasting 2 or 3 days are organised in farmhouses in Tuscany. Course duration: 2-4 weeks | |||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||
| 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 € | 480 | 860 | 1240 | 1620 | 2025 | 2430 | 2800 | 3078 | 3840 | 4530 | 378 |
| 4 group lessons + 2 individual lessons per day. | |||||||||||
| 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 € | -- | 1170 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1 week in Camogli for an individual course (15 hours/week) then one week in Florence in a group course (20 hours/week “Italian Language and Culture”). Price includes: all lessons + accommodation (homestay, single room with breakfast in Florence and staying in the teacher\'s house with breakfast at Camogli). | |||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||
| 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 € | 280 | 380 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| The first week consists of theoretical lectures and workshops for a total of 30 lessons. The second week consists of teaching practise and peer-teaching to students of Italian as foreign language for a total of 20 lessons. Course duration: 1-2 weeks. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 14.Oct.2013. Course not available: 01.Jan.2013 - 11.Oct.2013, 28.Oct.2013 - 31.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 | Proficiency (C2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | 490 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 2 weeks. Course includes: General Italian course (20 lessons); lessons in tuition methodology (mostly one-to-one, 10 lessons); teaching practice sessions (20 lessons); afternoon activities. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Course not available: 28.Oct.2013 - 31.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 | Proficiency (C2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 440 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Lessons over 3 afternoons per week. Fixed duration: 4 weeks. The CILS (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera) exam is held twice a year, in June and December, at several universities in Italy and at other institutions abroad. 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) ![]() | ||||||||||
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 175 | 285 | 370 | 450 | 112.5 | |
| 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. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 262 | 476 | 680 | 869 | 189 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 43.5 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 190 | 320 | 440 | 545 | 105 | |
| 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. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 165 | 265 | 370 | 445 | 75 | |
| 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. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 237 | 421 | 610 | 765 | 155 | |
| 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. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 150 | 230 | 300 | 350 | 87.5 | |
| 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 € | 420 | 910 | 1400 | 1890 | 420 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Nice hotel located in the city centre. Special low season offers available on request. Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 70 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 309 | 669.5 | 1030 | 1390.5 | 309 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Nice hotel located in the city centre. Special low season offers available on request. Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 51.5 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 630 | 1365 | 2100 | 2835 | 630 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Comfortable hotel in the centre of Florence. Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 105 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 375 | 812.5 | 1250 | 1687.5 | 375 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Comfortable hotel in the centre of Florence. Distance from school: 5 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: 62.5 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Music |
| Overall rating | 4.3/5.0 (16 reviews) |
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| City | 4.7/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.3/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.7/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.7/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.4/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.5/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.9/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.6/5.0 |
| Other | 4.6/5.0 |
| Students liked about Centro Koinè, Florence | |
| "They really know what they're doing both in the classroom and out of it. Marco is a great teacher who really helped me improve." - Toby (57 years) | |
| "The teachers" - Gertrud (59 years) | |
| All 16 reviews of Centro Koinè | |
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