Centro Koinè, Florence, Italy

Students rated Centro Koinè, Florence : 4.2/5.0   (11 reviews)

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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. It is just a few hundred meters away from the Sant'Ambrogio's 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. The school is located in Borgo Santa Croce,17, 50122 Florence (Italy).

Facilities

The classes are held in Mori Ubaldini degli Alberti a Renaissance palace There is a collection of films on VHS and DVD available for students’ use in the afternoon. There is a free WIFI connection.

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.

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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1

Italian Language Course (20)
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 12
210 € per week

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Orientation tour of the town and welcome party included.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 16.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 13.Feb.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 12.Mar.2012, 26.Mar.2012, 10.Apr.2012, 23.Apr.2012, 07.May.2012, 21.May.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 13.Aug.2012, 27.Aug.2012, 10.Sep.2012, 24.Sep.2012, 08.Oct.2012, 22.Oct.2012, 05.Nov.2012, 19.Nov.2012, 03.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

2

Intensive Individual Course (20)
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 1
630 € per week

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It is possible to choose a specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

3

Intensive Individual Course (10)
Lessons per week: 10  | Max. group size: 1
325 € per week

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It is possible to choose a specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

4

Intensive Individual Course (40)
Lessons per week: 40  | Max. group size: 1
1595 € per week

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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.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:00  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

5

Tutor Course
Lessons per week: 15  | Max. group size: 1
1220 € per week

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This is an individual course, highly intensive and packed with additional activities. Three hours of lessons a day + 4 excursions staying on a half board basis in private home stay. One additional week on request. Course starting dates: anytime.
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

6

Bread, Wine and Language
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 12
535 € per week

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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 wine area surrounding Florence. Duration 1 or 2 weeks.
Starting dates	2012: 10.Apr.2012, 07.May.2012, 27.Aug.2012, 08.Oct.2012.
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00 Afternoon: 16:00  - 19:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

7

Italian and cooking with Mamma
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 12
680 € per week

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Price in €	680	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
This course 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. Also available: Learning and Cooking with "mamma" at the SEASIDE in CAMOGLI. Individual tuition in the morning (2 hours a day; 10 hours a week) + one excursion cooking and dining with a special teacher : your Italian Landlady Accommodation in single room with breakfast in a private home stay , 4 evenings (after 5 pm)of cooking lessons.Course fee includes course, accommodation & cooking classes. ( 1 week at the cost of 890 Euros).
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 12.Mar.2012, 26.Mar.2012, 10.Apr.2012, 23.Apr.2012, 07.May.2012, 21.May.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 13.Aug.2012, 27.Aug.2012, 10.Sep.2012, 24.Sep.2012, 08.Oct.2012, 22.Oct.2012, 05.Nov.2012, 19.Nov.2012, 03.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00 Afternoon: 17:00  - 20:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

8

Intensive ...and relaxing week in Florence
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 12
495 € per week

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Group course + additional activities in the afternoon. The course fee (1 week) includes all entrances and transport costs, 5 meals, 20 hours of classes/week.
Starting dates	2012: 12.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 10.Sep.2012, 22.Oct.2012.
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00 Afternoon: 16:00  - 19:00
Required minimum language level	Elementary (A2)

9

Combined Intensive Course
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 12
480 € per week

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4 group lessons + 2 individual lessons per day. Orientation tour of the town and welcome party included.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 16.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 13.Feb.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 12.Mar.2012, 26.Mar.2012, 10.Apr.2012, 23.Apr.2012, 07.May.2012, 21.May.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 13.Aug.2012, 27.Aug.2012, 10.Sep.2012, 24.Sep.2012, 08.Oct.2012, 22.Oct.2012, 05.Nov.2012, 19.Nov.2012, 03.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

10

Travel and learn: seaside and city
Lessons per week: 15  | Max. group size: 1
585 € per week (Based on the price of 2 weeks)

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Price in €	--	1170	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
During this stay the student can enjoy a particular viewpoint on Italian culture: the history, architecture and all that is offered by an Italian city and one of the elements which most characterise the Italian landscape - the seaside!1 week at Camogli for an individual course (15 hours/week) then one week in Florence in a group course (20 hours/week “Italian Language and Culture”).Single room with breakfast in a private home (staying with a family or single person) in Florence and staying (with breakfast) in the teacher's house at Camogli.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 16.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 13.Feb.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 12.Mar.2012, 26.Mar.2012, 10.Apr.2012, 23.Apr.2012, 07.May.2012, 21.May.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 13.Aug.2012, 27.Aug.2012, 10.Sep.2012, 24.Sep.2012, 08.Oct.2012, 22.Oct.2012, 05.Nov.2012, 19.Nov.2012, 03.Dec.2012
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

11

Teacher Training Course
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 10
280 € per week

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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. Duration 1 or 2 weeks.
Starting dates	2012: 08.Oct.2012.
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Proficiency (C2)

12

Teacher refresher course
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 10
245 € per week (Based on the price of 2 weeks)

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Price in €	--	490	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
It is a 2 week-course, with very practical approach. The course includes(minimum 60 hours/2 weeks):General italian course(20 lessons);Tuition methodology (mostly one-to-one, 10 lessons); Teaching practice sessions ( 20 lessons); afternoon activities. The course can be arranged anytime from 05 march 2012 to 26 October 2012.
Starting dates	Course not available: 01.Jan.2012 - 02.Mar.2012, 26.Oct.2012 - 31.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Proficiency (C2)

13

Cils Preparation Course
Lessons per week: 6  | Max. group size: 12
110 € per week (Based on the price of 4 weeks)

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Price in €	--	--	--	440	--	--	--	--	--	--
Lessons during 3 afternoons per week. Duration 4 weeks. The official Italian Language Examination CILS (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera) is held twice a year in June and December at several universities in Italy and at other institutions abroad. The certificate is recognized by most Italian universities as a requirement for admission.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

14

Painting and drawing course in the Artist's studio
Lessons per week: 6
150 € per week (Based on the price of 4 weeks)

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Price in €	--	380	510	600	--	--	--	--	--	--
The course of drawing, nude and sculpture, with the traditional old Renaissance method, is held in an historical studio-atelier of the Florentine well know artist Mario Pachioli.Painting and/or drawing lessons for small groups are offered for 2/3 or 4 weeks 2 or 3 lessons in the afternoon of each 3 hours. The teacher follows the progress of his students individually. Basic materials included in the course fee, a final portfolio will be prepared at the end of the course. dates: on request. Painting lessons 2 times a week for 3 hours
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 16.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 13.Feb.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 12.Mar.2012, 26.Mar.2012, 10.Apr.2012, 23.Apr.2012, 07.May.2012, 21.May.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 13.Aug.2012, 27.Aug.2012, 10.Sep.2012, 24.Sep.2012, 08.Oct.2012, 22.Oct.2012, 05.Nov.2012, 19.Nov.2012, 03.Dec.2012
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

15

Painting and drawing course in the Artist's studio
Lessons per week: 9
213 € per week (Based on the price of 4 weeks)

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Price in €	--	510	630	850	--	--	--	--	--	--
The course of drawing, nude and sculpture, with the traditional old Renaissance method is held in an historical studio-atelier of the Florentine well know artist Mario Pachioli.Painting and/or drawing lessons for small groups are offered for 2/3 or 4 weeks 2 or 3 lessons in the afternoon of each 3 hours. On request 1 hour of history of art will be offered at the beginning of every lesson. The teacher follows the progress of his students individually. Basic materials included in the course fee, a final portfolio will be prepared at the end of the course. dates: on request. painting lessons 3 times a week for 3 hours
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 16.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 13.Feb.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 12.Mar.2012, 26.Mar.2012, 10.Apr.2012, 23.Apr.2012, 07.May.2012, 21.May.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 13.Aug.2012, 27.Aug.2012, 10.Sep.2012, 24.Sep.2012, 08.Oct.2012, 22.Oct.2012, 05.Nov.2012, 19.Nov.2012, 03.Dec.2012
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

Note: All courses offered by Centro Koinè, Florence 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.
Lesson duration (minutes):	55 minutes
Language school closed:	In 2012 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2012, 06.Jan.2012, 09.Apr.2012, 25.Apr.2012, 01.May.2012, 02.Jun.2012, 15.Aug.2012, 01.Nov.2012, 08.Dec.2012, 25.Dec.2012, 26.Dec.2012
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):	Japanese, German, Italian, French, English
Comments about courses:	On the first day students will receive a folder containing the monthly programme of activities and excursions, a small guide with useful addresses in Florence, and a list of exhibitions, concerts and other cultural events which will take place during the course. Furthermore, every student will receive a Koinè card which will allow them free entrance to discotheques and reduced prices at bars and theatres. A bar/restaurant in the centre is open from 8:00 to 15:00, offering students breakfast and lunch at reduced prices.

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1

Shared apartment
Single room, No meals
175 € per week

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Price in €	175	285	370	450	112.5
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Shared apartment with other students or with single living Italians. 2 weeks = 285 euros, 3 weeks = 370 euros. Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, 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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Homestay
Single room, Half board
262 € per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person 2 weeks = 476 euros, 3 weeks = 680 euros. Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: Phone, Weekly cleaning, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 43.5 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

3

Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
190 € per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 31.5 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

4

Homestay
Double room, Breakfast
165 € per week

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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, Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 27.5 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

5

Homestay
Double room, Half board
237 € per week

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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, Weekly cleaning, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 39.5 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

6

Shared apartment
Double room, No meals
150 € per week

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Price in €	150	230	300	350	87.5
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Shared apartments with other student or with single living Italians. 2 weeks = 230 euros, 3 weeks = 300 euros. Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, 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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Albergo Balcony 2 stars
Single room, Breakfast
420 € per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Nice hotel located in the city centre. 5 minutes walking distance from the school. Special low season offers available on request. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 70 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Albergo Balcony 2 stars
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
309 € per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Nice hotel located in the city centre. 5 minutes walking distance from the school. Special low season offers available on request. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, 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.

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Albergo Benivieni 3 stars
Single room, Breakfast
630 € per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Comfortable 3-star hotel in the center of Florence, walking distance to school. All rooms with bathroom, television and phone. Price includes breakfast. Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 105 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Albergo Benivieni 3 stars
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
375 € per week

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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 3-star hotel in the center of Florence, walking distance to school. All rooms with bathroom, television and phone. Price includes breakfast. Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, 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.

 

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Hostel Shared room (multiple beds)
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91 € per week

Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?	yes
Single room	on request
Optional airport transfer:	Florence: for 65 € (one way)

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