Centro Koinè, Lucca, Italy
The special offers do not
affect the 5% discount we offer you for this
school! Save
two times when you enroll for your language course online at LanguageCourse.Net.
Description Courses 10.00 % discount Special Offers Description: 10.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 1 weeks - - valid for previous clients at the same school Offer valid for enrolments at the Languagecourse.net website before 31.12.2008
General Information on Lucca
Lucca is one of Italy's finest mediaeval treasures. It is located in beautiful Tuscany , right by the river Serchio in a fertile plain near the Tyrrhenian Sea. Among other reasons, it is famous for its intact Renaissance-era city walls. The centre is sprinkled with palazzi, towers and a great number of splendid churches. The surrounding hills produce some excellent wines and probably the finest olive oil anywhere, whilst the beaches and nightlife are only a skip away.
For Lucca city map with location of school click hereEvents during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Lucca :
L'Olio e i Tesori di Lucca (23.May- 26.May)
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.
General Information on Centro Koinè
The language school Centro Koinè was founded in Lucca, Italy in 1980. The classrooms are in an historic building in downtown Lucca between the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro and the Torre Guinigi.
Click here for a detailed Lucca city guideFacilities
The school has an Internet-point with 2 PCs and WLAN access, a collection of video and DVDs of Italian films and kitchen facilities for cooking courses. All classrooms have air conditioning.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Centro Koinè, Lucca
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 Pisa. It takes 20 minutes by taxi to school.
2.1. Language School Centro Koinè in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 50 Adult courses throughout the year: 40 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: 25 years throughout the year: 35 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 % |
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 | 245 | 380 | 490 | 600 | 750 | 900 | 1140 | 1440 | 1680 | 140 |
| Comment | Orientation tour of the town and welcome party included. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 28.Jan, 18.Feb, 10.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 21.Apr, 12.May, 03.Jun, 23.Jun, 14.Jul, 04.Aug, 25.Aug, 15.Sep, 06.Oct, 27.Oct, 17.Nov, 08.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 | |||||||||
| 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 | 6176 | 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 | |||||||||
| 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 | 1598 | 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 | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Bread, Wine and Language / Lessons per week: 40 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 585 | 990 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | Italian language lessons in the morning combined with cooking courses, wine tastings and guided tours to vineyards in the wine area surrounding Florence. An excursion to Chianti is held on Saturday. Duration 1 or 2 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 17.Mar, 12.May, 03.Jun, 14.Jul, 15.Sep, 06.Oct | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 16:00 - 19:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 Tutor Course / Lessons per week: 35 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 1390 | 2900 | 4410 | 5920 | 7430 | 8940 | 11960 | 14980 | 18000 | 1510 |
| Comment | Course at teacher's house, including single room with half board (breakfast and lunch) and participation in daily life and free-time activities over the weekend. Students can start any workday of the year. | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Italian Course plus Internship Programme / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 830 | -- | 990 | -- | -- |
| Comment | Italian language course of 2 weeks combined with an unpaid period of practice in an Italian company or organisation. Placements are possible in the fields of: Tourism, trade, fashion, design, information and welfare services. An Internship advisor will provide counselling and support before and during the programme. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 8 Combined Intensive Course / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 490 | 910 | 1290 | 1645 | 2056 | 2468 | 3161 | 3952 | 4606 | 384 |
| Comment | 4 group lessons + 2 individual lessons per day. Orientation tour of the town and welcome party included. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 28.Jan, 18.Feb, 10.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 21.Apr, 12.May, 03.Jun, 23.Jun, 14.Jul, 04.Aug, 25.Aug, 15.Sep, 06.Oct, 27.Oct, 17.Nov, 08.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 9 Teacher Training Courses / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 280 | 380 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | 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. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 31.Mar, 07.Jul | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Proficiency (C2) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 55 minutes |
|---|---|
| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by Centro Koinè, Lucca 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 And also on the following dates 14.Aug |
| 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, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Italian |
| Comments on the school: | On the first day students will receive a folder containing the monthly programme of activities and excursions, a small guide with useful addresses in Lucca, and a list of exhibitions, concerts and other cultural events which will take place during the course. |
All prices in EURO (convert currency)
| 1 Homestay // Double room, breakfast | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 165 | 445 | ||
| Comment | 2 weeks = 265 euros, 3 weeks = 370 euros.. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 2 Homestay // Single room, halfboard | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 262 | 869 | ||
| Comment | 2 weeks = 476 euros, 3 weeks = 680 euros.. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 3 Homestay // Double room, halfboard | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 237 | 765 | ||
| Comment | 2 weeks = 421 euros, 3 weeks = 610 euros.. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 4 Albergo Puccini 3 stars // Single room, breakfast | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from school: 10 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 402 | 1809 | ||
| Comment | Small hotel in the main square Piazza S. Michele, completely renovated.. Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 67 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 5 Albergo Puccini 3 stars // Double room, breakfast | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from school: 10 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 285 | 1282 | ||
| Comment | Small hotel in the main square Piazza S. Michele, completely renovated.. Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 47 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 6 Albergo Ilaria 4 stars // Single room, breakfast | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from school: 5 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 660 | 2970 | ||
| Comment | Hotel in the centre of the town near the school. Private parking garage and bicycles.. Includes: TV, Phone, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 110 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 7 Albergo Ilaria 4 stars // Double room, breakfast | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from school: 5 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 420 | 1890 | ||
| Comment | Hotel in the centre of the town near the school. Private parking garage and bicycles.. Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 70 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 8 Guest Houses // Single room, breakfast | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 390 | 1755 | ||
| Comment | Guest houses with pleasant atmosphere in the centre inside the city walls.. Includes: Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 65 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 9 Guest Houses // Double room, breakfast | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 240 | 1080 | ||
| Comment | Guest houses with pleasant atmosphere in the centre inside the city walls.. Includes: Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 40 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 10 Shared apartment // Double room with kitchen facilities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 150 | 350 | ||
| Comment | Shared apartments with other student or with single living Italians. 2 weeks = 230 euros, 3 weeks = 300 euros.. Includes: TV, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 11 Homestay // Single room, breakfast | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 190 | 545 | ||
| Comment | 2 weeks = 320 euros, 3 weeks = 440 euros.. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 12 Shared apartment // Single room with kitchen facilities | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 175 | 450 | ||
| Comment | Shared apartment with other students or with single living Italians. 2 weeks = 285 euros, 3 weeks = 370 euros.. Includes: TV, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| * if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation | |
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
|---|---|
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 85 EURO (one way) |
| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
Centro Koinè, Lucca, Italy
Select Italian course, course duration in weeks and accommodation to calculate immediately course price:
Select Italian course, course duration in weeks and accommodation to calculate immediately course price:
Important note: You will only be able to receive the 5% discount on your Italian course at Centro Koinè, Lucca when registering online here at the Languagecourse.Net website. If you book directly at the school, you will have to pay the full course price and no discount can be applied. The LanguageCourse.Net booking service for language studies is 100% free of charge.
