Centro Puccini, Viareggio, Italy


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General Information on Viareggio

The little Italian town of Viareggio is hosts beaches, elegant shopping areas and wonderful sight seeing attractions, like the walled city of Lucca. For four Sundays in late January and early February, this little seaside town produces its world famous Carnival, with intricate floats representing Italy's most influential celebrities and politicians.

For Viareggio city map with location of school click here

Events during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Viareggio :

Puccini Festival (11.Jul- 16.Aug), La Versiliana Festival (30.Jun- 31.Jul)



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.

2. Language School  Centro Puccini, Viareggio

General Information on Centro Puccini

The language school Centro Puccini was founded in Viareggio, Italy in 1988. The school is located in the centre of Viareggio, within walking distance from the beach. It is next to a Pinewood forest where you can go jogging, rent a bicycle, or play tennis. From the school everything is accessible by foot.

Click here for a detailed Viareggio city guide

Facilities

The school is located in a two-store building and contains nine classrooms. Facilities include: full Internet service, an out-door terrace, gazebo, a small garden and wheelchair access.



Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Pisa Airport Galileo Galilei.  It takes 30  minutes by car  to school.

2.1. Language School Centro Puccini in Figures

Average no. of students: Adult courses in summer: 100
Adult courses throughout the year: 30
Average no. of levels: in summer: 8
throughout the year: 5
Italian teacher qualifications: 100 % hold a university degree
100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Facilities for disabled students: yes
Average age of students: in summer: 25 years
throughout the year: 29 years
Minimum age of students: 16 years
Student nationalities: England 7 %
France 6 %
Holland 15 %
Italy 1 %
Switzerland 20 %
USA 20 %

3. Italian Courses

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
Standard Course  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 260 390 520 650 780 1040 1300 1320 110
Dates Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 15.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 12:20
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
2
Firenze Diploma Examination Course  / Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- 1035 -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment 4 lessons daily of grammar review and conversation in the morning + 2 lessons of test taking strategies and examination drills in the afternoon. Examination price is included.
Dates Starting dates: 03.Mar, 28.Mar, 03.Jun, 27.Jun, 25.Aug, 19.Sep, 17.Nov, 12.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 14:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
3
Carnival week  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 410 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment Includes visits to the Citadel (Carnival town) and museum and participation at the Carnival parades.
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 12:20
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
4
Long Term CSN Course (for Swedish Students)  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 210
Comment Course duration 13 weeks, rate EUR 2715. Includes accommodation in double room in apartment or in hotel, shared bathroom and breakfast.
Dates Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 15.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 12:20
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
5
Culinary Arts for Professionals  / Lessons per week: 15  / Max. group size: 8
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 300 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment Introduction to the professional Italian cooking during 5 meetings of 3 hours each. Minimum of 3 participants required.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
6
Private Tuition  / Lessons per week: 15  / Max. group size: 1
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 525 1050 1575 2100 2625 3150 4200 5250 6300 525
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
7
Two-to-one  / Lessons per week: 15  / Max. group size: 2
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 675 1350 2025 2700 3375 4050 5400 6750 8100 675
Comment 2 students - 1 teacher. Similar knowledge of the participants is required. Rate is for both students together!
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
8
Course for Musical Specialization  / Lessons per week: 7.5  / Max. group size: 1
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 600 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment Student can choose the instrument courses or canto/singing course. Course consists of 5 lessons of private tuition, 5 lessons of personal training and 5 lessons of auditing.
Dates Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 01.Sep, 15.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
9
Italian Language and Culture for Seniors (50+)  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 760 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment Includes visits and excursions in the afternoon and one full day excursion during the weekend.
Dates Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 01.Sep, 15.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 12:20
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
10
Long Term Semester Course  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 105
Comment Course duration 24 weeks, rate EUR 2520.
Dates Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 15.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 12:20
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
11
Academic School Year (Gap year)  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 178.75
Comment Course duration 32 weeks, rate EUR 5720.
Dates Starting dates: 07.Jan, 05.May, 22.Sep
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 12:20
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
12
Intensive Plus-5  / Lessons per week: 25  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 540 810 1080 1350 1620 2160 2700 3240 270
Comment 20 group lessons + 5 private lessons per week.
Dates Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 15.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 14:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
13
Intensive Plus-10  / Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 820 1230 1640 2050 2460 3280 4100 4920 410
Comment 20 group lessons + 10 private lessons per week.
Dates Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 15.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 14:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
14
Professional Course  / Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 920 1380 1840 2300 2760 3680 4600 5520 460
Comment Standard Course + 2 private lessons per day focused on the selected professional field. You can choose among: Business Correspondence, Italian for Health-care, Business Italian, The Language of Fashion, Italian for Banking, The Language of Architecture, Italian for Law, Italian Literature, Italian for the Hotel Industry, Italian Cinema, The Language of Wine and Food, The Language of the Libretti (Opera), The Language of Tourism, The History and Language of Theatre, Italian for Flight Attendants.
Dates Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 15.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 14:00
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
Lesson duration (minutes): 45 minutes
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Note: All courses offered by Centro Puccini, Viareggio 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.
Inscription fee: 70.00  EURO
Individual classes: Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 35 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: Internet access, organized activities, course material, tuition
Course material: Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Exams offered: AIL Firenze
Average examination results: 100 % at AIL Firenze
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
General opening hours for class lectures:: Morning: 9:00 - 12:20
Languages taught at the school: Italian

4. Accommodation

All prices in EURO (convert currency)

1
Hostel (dormitory) From 228 EURO week
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2
Hotel 2 star Mid+High Season // Double room, breakfast
 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 245 945 --
Comment Rooms with air conditioning, a safe and ADSL (not wireless)..
Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Price extra night: 35 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates High season dates 29.Jun - 30.Aug
High season High season supplement per week: 35 EURO
High season supplement per month: 135 EURO
3
Apartment Mid+High Season // Double room
Minimum stay in weeks: 2   Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 154 594 100
Comment .
Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
Price extra night: 22 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates High season dates 29.Jun - 30.Aug
High season High season supplement per week: 49 EURO
High season supplement per month: 189 EURO
4
Apartment Mid+High Season // Single room
Minimum stay in weeks: 2   Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 238 918 100
Comment .
Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 34 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates High season dates 29.Jun - 30.Aug
High season High season supplement per week: 84 EURO
High season supplement per month: 324 EURO
5
Host Family Mid+High Season // Double room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 2   Distance from school: 20 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 154 594 --
Comment .
Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Price extra night: 22 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates High season dates 29.Jun - 30.Aug
High season High season supplement per week: 49 EURO
High season supplement per month: 189 EURO
6
Host Family Mid+High Season // Single room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 2   Distance from school: 20 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 238 918 --
Comment .
Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 34 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates High season dates 29.Jun - 30.Aug
High season High season supplement per week: 84 EURO
High season supplement per month: 324 EURO
7
Mini Residence Mid+High Season // Double room
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 245 945 100
Comment The mini residence has air conditioning, a safe and ADSL (but not wireless)..
Includes: TV, Phone, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Price extra night: 35 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates High season dates 29.Jun - 30.Aug
High season High season supplement per week: 35 EURO
High season supplement per month: 135 EURO
8
Mini Residence Mid+High Season // Single room
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 350 1350 100
Comment The mini residence has air conditioning, a safe and ADSL (but not wireless)..
Includes: TV, Phone, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 50 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates High season dates 29.Jun - 30.Aug
High season High season supplement per week: 35 EURO
High season supplement per month: 135 EURO
9
Hotel 2 star Mid+High Season // Single room, breakfast
 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 350 1350 --
Comment Room with air-conditioning, a safe and ADSL (not wireless)..
Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 50 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
Dates High season dates 29.Jun - 30.Aug
High season High season supplement per week: 35 EURO
High season supplement per month: 135 EURO
10
Apartment Low Season // Double room
Minimum stay in weeks: 2   Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 126 486 100
Comment Rates valid for period 06.01-15.03 and 02.11-13.12..
Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
Price extra night: 18 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
11
Apartment Low Season // Single room
Minimum stay in weeks: 2   Distance from school: 10 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 196 756 100
Comment Rates valid for period 06.01-15.03 and 02.11-13.12..
Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 28 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
12
Host Family Low Season // Double room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 2   Distance from school: 20 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 126 486 --
Comment Rates valid for period 06.01-15.03 and 02.11-13.12..
Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
Price extra night: 18 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
13
Host Family Low Season // Single room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 2   Distance from school: 20 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 196 756 --
Comment Rates valid for period 06.01-15.03 and 02.11-13.12..
Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 28 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
14
Hotel 2 star Low Season // Double room, breakfast
 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 210 810 --
Comment Room with air-conditioning, a safe and ADSL (not wireless). Rates valid for period 06.01-15.03 and 02.11-13.12..
Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Price extra night: 30 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
15
Hotel 2 star Low Season // Single room, breakfast
 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 280 1080 --
Comment Room with air-conditioning, a safe and ADSL (not wireless). Rates valid for period 06.01-15.03 and 02.11-13.12..
Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 40 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
16
Mini Residence Low Season // Single room
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 280 1080 100
Comment The mini residence has air conditioning, a safe and ADSL (but not wireless). Rates valid for period 06.01-15.03 and 02.11-13.12..
Includes: TV, Phone, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 40 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
17
Mini Residence Low Season // Double room
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 210 810 100
Comment The mini residence has air conditioning, a safe and ADSL (but not wireless). Rates valid for period 06.01-15.03 and 02.11-13.12..
Includes: TV, Phone, Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Price extra night: 30 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
* if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation
Comment It´s possible to book half board in Host Family and Hotel 2 star. Supplement: 16 EUR per day.
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? yes
Single room on request
Optional airport transfer: yes, for 90 EURO (one way)
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5. Leisure activities

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Other leisure options: Spaghetti Party on the beach
Examples of social activities
organised by Centro Puccini:
Art History tours

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