Centro Koinè, Lucca, Italy
General Information on Centro Koinè
The language school Centro Koinè was founded in Lucca, Italy in 1980. The classrooms are in a historic building in downtown Lucca, between the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro and the Torre Guinigi. The school address is: Via Mordini 60, 55100 Lucca (Italy).
Facilities
Movie rental, movie room, student support desk, copy machine, printer for student use, free WIFI
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning, heating in all classrooms.
TV, ample natural light in some classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Centro Koinè, Lucca
Italian Ministry of Education
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Pisa. It takes 30 minutes by taxi to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 10 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 2 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 50 Adult courses throughout the year: 40 | |
| 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: 25 years throughout the year: 35 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 15 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 2 % China 2 % Germany 15 % England 10 % France 8 % Holland 10 % | Japan 5 % Korea 2 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 10 % USA 22 % |
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 € | 230 | 350 | 470 | 600 | 900 | 1140 | 1440 | 2600 | 3800 | 4900 | 140 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.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 € | 325 | 650 | 975 | 1300 | 1600 | 1920 | 2240 | 2560 | 3200 | 3840 | 320 |
| Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture. | |||||||||||
| 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 | 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 the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| 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 € | 1595 | 3190 | 4780 | 5640 | 7210 | 8780 | 10350 | 11920 | 15060 | 18200 | 1570 |
| The course price includes lunch every day in a restaurant with the teacher. Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| 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 Day . | ||||||||||
| 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 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Course duration: 1-2 weeks. Learn Italian in a group class in the morning and discover the secrets of Tuscan wines and cookery in the afternoons. The activities are designed to be attended by students at all levels. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 25.Mar.2013, 06.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 21.Oct.2013. Course not available: 20.May.2013 - 31.May.2013, 17.Jun.2013 - 28.Jun.2013, 15.Jul.2013 - 23.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013 - 18.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.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 morning language classes in group, accommodation with a family in single room with breakfast and 4 evening cooking lessons at home with the landlady (the mamma) as a teacher, preparing and eating your dinner of typical Tuscan food together. Duration: 1 week. Also available: Learning and Cooking with \"mamma\" at the SEASIDE in CAMOGLI: 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. (Cost: 890 Euros/1 week only). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.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 € | 475 | 880 | 1270 | 1645 | 2056 | 2468 | 2852 | 3161 | 3952 | 4606 | 384 |
| 4 group lessons each morning + 2 individual lessons each afternoon. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.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 Lucca in a group course (20 hours/week “Italian Language and Culture”). Price includes: all lessons + accommodation (homestay, single room with breakfast in Lucca and staying in the teacher\'s house with breakfast at Camogli). | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 14.Jan.2013, 28.Jan.2013, 11.Feb.2013, 25.Feb.2013, 11.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 26.Aug.2013, 09.Sep.2013, 23.Sep.2013, 07.Oct.2013, 21.Oct.2013, 04.Nov.2013, 18.Nov.2013, 02.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: 11.Mar.2013, 15.Jul.2013. Course not available: 25.Mar.2013 - 12.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.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) ![]() | ||||||||||
4. Accommodation
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| Price in € | 175 | 285 | 370 | 450 | 117 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Apartment shared with other students or with Italians. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, 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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| Price in € | 262 | 476 | 680 | 869 | 225 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, 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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| Price in € | 165 | 265 | 370 | 445 | 115 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, 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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| Price in € | 237 | 421 | 610 | 765 | 198 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, 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. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 190 | 320 | 440 | 545 | 141 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, 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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| Price in € | 150 | 230 | 300 | 350 | -- | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Apartment shared with other students or with Italians. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Bedding/linen, 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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| Price in € | 402 | 871 | 1340 | 1809 | 469 | |
| 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, Towels, Bedding/linen, 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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| Price in € | 294 | 637 | 980 | 1323 | 343 | |
| 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, Towels, Bedding/linen, 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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| Price in € | 540 | 1170 | 1800 | 2430 | 630 | |
| 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, Towels, Bedding/linen, 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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| Price in € | 450 | 975 | 1500 | 2025 | 525 | |
| 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, Towels, Bedding/linen, 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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| Price in € | 390 | 845 | 1300 | 1755 | 455 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Guest houses with pleasant atmosphere in the city centre, inside the walls. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, 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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| Price in € | 240 | 520 | 800 | 1080 | 280 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Guest houses with pleasant atmosphere in the city centre, inside the walls. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, 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. | ||||||
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Music |
| Overall rating | 4.4/5.0 (20 reviews) |
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| City | 4.9/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.5/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.8/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.2/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.4/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.4/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.2/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.3/5.0 |
| Other | 4.7/5.0 |
| Students liked about Centro Koinè, Lucca | |
| "People were very helpful and friendly" - Maud (64 years) | |
| "The quality of the teachers and the cultural programme outside of teaching hours." - John (66 years) | |
| "The teachers and the mix of student's nationalities." - Marie (64 years) | |
| "The relaxing but imaginative classroom activities." - Susan (66 years) | |
| "The host family was wonderful! The staff in Lucca is comprised of really nice people, and the instructors are very good. The private lessons were the best part of the educational experience. " - Giovanni (40 years) | |
| All 20 reviews of Centro Koinè | |
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