Centro Koinè, Lucca, Italy

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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. The school is located in Via Mordini 60, 55100 Lucca (Italy).

Facilities

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.

Accreditations and Quality seals of Centro Koinè, Lucca

Italian Ministry of Education

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Pisa.  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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Italian Language and Culture
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 12
230 € per week

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Orientation, tour of the town, welcome party and two afternoon activities per week included. Extra charge for food and drink only.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 09.Jan.2012, 23.Jan.2012, 06.Feb.2012, 20.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 16.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 14.May.2012, 28.May.2012, 11.Jun.2012, 25.Jun.2012, 09.Jul.2012, 23.Jul.2012, 03.Aug.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 29.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 26.Nov.2012, 10.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

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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.
General course schedule	Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

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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.
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00  - 18:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

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

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The rate includes 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.
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:00  - 17:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

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TUTOR COURSE
Lessons per week: 15  | Max. group size: 1
1220 € per week

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Price in €	1220	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
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 homestay. One additional week on request. Course starting dates: anytime.

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Bread, Wine and Language
Lessons per week: 40  | Max. group size: 12
535 € per week

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Price in €	535	890	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Duration 1 or 2 weeks. During the morning you can learn the Italian language in a group lesson and during the afternoon you can discover the secrets of Tuscan wines and cookery. The activities are designed to be attended by students at all levels. Friday afternoon free.
Starting dates	2012: 02.Apr.2012, 14.May.2012, 11.Jun.2012, 09.Jul.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 15.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

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INTENSIVE ...AND RELAXING WEEK IN LUCCA
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 12
495 € per week

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Price in €	495	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	180
Group course + additional activities in the afternoon. The course fee (1 week) includes all entrance fees and transportation costs, 5 meals, 20 hours of classes/week.
Starting dates	2012: 23.Apr.2012, 28.May.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012.
General course schedule	Morning: 9:10  - 13:00 Afternoon: 16:00  - 19:00
Required minimum language level	Elementary (A2)

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LEARNING AND COOKING WITH 'MAMMA'
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 12
680 € per week

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Price in €	680	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
This course offers the chance to study the italian language in a class in the morning and enjoy cooking and dining with a special teacher:Italian Landlady. Course fee includes course, accommodation (single room with breakfast in a private homestay) & cooking classes. Italian language and culture course in the morning, from 9 am - 1 pm, from Monday to Friday, in groups with maximum of 12 people, with 5 different teaching levels. In the evening, starting from 5 pm, cooking lessons with the Signora where you live. 4 evening lessons per week with dinner of typical Tuscan menus, like Bruschetta with garlic, tomatoes and basil, self-made Tagliatelle with mushrooms, strips of chicken in balsamic vinegar, accompanied by Tuscan wine. 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 homestay , 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	2012: 09.Jan.2012, 23.Jan.2012, 06.Feb.2012, 20.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 16.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 14.May.2012, 28.May.2012, 11.Jun.2012, 25.Jun.2012, 09.Jul.2012, 23.Jul.2012, 03.Aug.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 29.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 26.Nov.2012, 10.Dec.2012.
General course schedule	Morning: 8:55  - 13:00

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Combined Intensive Course
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 12
475 € 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: 09.Jan.2012, 23.Jan.2012, 06.Feb.2012, 20.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 16.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 14.May.2012, 28.May.2012, 11.Jun.2012, 25.Jun.2012, 09.Jul.2012, 23.Jul.2012, 03.Aug.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 29.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 26.Nov.2012, 10.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

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 Lucca 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 Lucca and staying (with breakfast) in the teacher's house at Camogli.
Starting dates	2012: 09.Jan.2012, 23.Jan.2012, 06.Feb.2012, 20.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 16.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 14.May.2012, 28.May.2012, 11.Jun.2012, 25.Jun.2012, 09.Jul.2012, 23.Jul.2012, 06.Aug.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 29.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 26.Nov.2012, 10.Dec.2012.
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

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Teacher Training Courses
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 a foreign language for a total of 20 lessons. Duration 1 or 2 weeks.
Starting dates	2012: 05.Mar.2012, 23.Jul.2012.
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Proficiency (C2)

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TEACHER REFRESHER COURSE
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 12
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.
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00 Afternoon: 14:00  - 16:00
Required minimum language level	Proficiency (C2)

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.
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, Russian, German, Italian, French, Spanish, 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 Lucca, and a list of exhibitions, concerts and other cultural events which will take place during the course.

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Shared apartment
Single room, No meals
175 € per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Shared apartment with other students or with a local, kitchen facilities included. Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Kitchen, Heating, 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 Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 44 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Homestay
Double room, Breakfast
165 € 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, Weekly cleaning, Heating, 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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Homestay
Double room, Half board
237 € 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, Weekly cleaning, Heating, 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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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, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 32 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Shared apartment
Double room, No meals
150 € per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Shared apartments with other student or with a local, kitchen facilities included. Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Kitchen, Heating, 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 Puccini 3 stars
Single room, Breakfast
402 € per week

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Price in €	402	871	1340	1809	--
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Small hotel in the main square Piazza S. Michele, completely renovated. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 67 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Albergo Puccini 3 stars
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
294 € per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Small hotel in the main square Piazza S. Michele, completely renovated. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 49 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Albergo San Luca 4 stars
Single room, Breakfast
540 € per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Located in the centre of the town. Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 90 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Albergo San Luca 4 stars
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
450 € per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Located in the centre of the town. Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 75 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Guest Houses
Single room, Breakfast
390 € per week

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Price in €	390	845	1300	1755	--
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Guest houses with pleasant atmosphere in the centre inside the city walls. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 65 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Guest Houses
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
240 € per week

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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Guest houses with pleasant atmosphere in the centre inside the city walls. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 40 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?	yes
Single room	on request
Optional airport transfer:	Pisa: for 85 € (one way) Florence: for 130 € (one way)

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