Domus Aurea, Rome, Italy
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General Information on Domus Aurea
The language school Domus Aurea was founded in Rome, Italy in 1997. Domus Aurea is situated in a 19th century building in the centre of Rome, just a short walk from the Colosseum, Piazza Venezia and the Trevi Fountain. The school is easy to reach by public transport from every part of the city.
Click here for a detailed Rome city guideFacilities
The school has a multimedia laboratory with free internet connection, a small garden terrace, drink dispensers and a small lounge where students can meet during breaks.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Domus Aurea, Rome
The school is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Public Instruction. Domus Aurea offers courses recognized for German Bildungsurlaub at four different levels for Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland and Schle
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Ciampino. It takes 45 minutes by car/bus to school.
2.1. Language School Domus Aurea in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 10 Adult courses throughout the year: 7 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 5 throughout the year: 4 | |
| Italian teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 20 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | China 2 % England 2 % France 20 % | Japan 15 % Korea 2 % Spain 20 % USA 15 % |
| 1 IC-20 Intensive group course / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 160 | 320 | 480 | 640 | 800 | 960 | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 160 |
| Comment | Students can also take 5 hours of cultural lessons per week, free of charge. These lessons (art, architecture, cinema, cuisine, Italy's current affairs) are held in the early afternoon twice a week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 05.Jan, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec, 15.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 RC-10 Regular group course / Lessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 100 | 200 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 800 | 1 | 1.08 | 100 |
| Comment | Students can also take 5 hours of cultural lessons per week, free of charge. These lessons (art, architecture, cinema, cuisine, Italy's current affairs) are held in the early afternoon twice a week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 05.Jan, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec, 15.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 EC Extensive group course / Lessons per week: 4 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 50 | 100 | 150 | 200 | 250 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | 50 |
| Comment | Lessons are held twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 05.Jan, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec, 15.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 IL individual lessons / Lessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 320 | 640 | 960 | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 2560 | 3200 | 3840 | 320 |
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 55 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by Domus Aurea, Rome 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: | 60.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 32 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: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 25,00 EURO. |
| 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 29.Jun |
| General opening hours for class lectures:: | Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Italian |
| 1 Hostel (dormitory) From 35 EURO week | ||||
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| 2 Homestay // Single room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 325 | -- | ||
| Comment | Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 45 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 3 Homestay // Single room, no meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 220 | -- | ||
| Comment | Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 4 Homestay // Double room, no meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 340 | -- | ||
| Comment | Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 50 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 5 Shared apartment // Single room, no meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 220 | -- | ||
| Comment | Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 6 Shared apartment // Double room, no meals | ||||
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| Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 340 | -- | ||
| Comment | Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 7 Shared apartment - City centre // Single room, no meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 10 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 250 | -- | ||
| Comment | Includes: No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 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 | |
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
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| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 45 EURO (one way) |
| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
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