International House Milan, Milan, Italy
General Information on Milan
Milan is Italy's richest and second largest city. Since the 1970s, Milan has remained the capital of Italy's automobile industry and its financial markets, but the limelight is dominated by the fashion houses. As Europe´s creative capital, shopping here is almost a religion - the city remains the marketplace for Italian fashion.
For Milan city map with location of school click hereEvents during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Milan :
Fashion Week-Milano Moda Donna (22.Sep- 29.Sep), Sant'Ambrogio Oh bej Oh bej (06.Dec- 10.Dec)
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 International House Milan
The language school International House Milan was founded in Milan, Italy in 1982. The school is situated in the city center in an elegant pedestrian square, only 5 minutes walk from beautiful Duomo Cathedral and La Scala Opera House. Bars, shops, restaurants and pizzerias are all within walking distance. Underground stop only 1 min walk away.
Click here for a detailed Milan city guideFacilities
Multimedia lab, library, computers with free internet access, students' room, coffee&tea, wireless.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of International House Milan, Milan
Italian Ministry of Education, ASILS IH World Organisation, AiSLi.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Linate. It takes 25 minutes by bus to school.
2.1. Language School International House Milan in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 60 Adult courses throughout the year: 65 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| Italian teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | partly | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 24 years throughout the year: 27 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 5 % England 10 % France 7 % Holland 3 % | Japan 5 % Korea 1 % Switzerland 8 % Spain 9 % USA 6 % |
| 1 Standard 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 | 198 | 349 | 517 | 664 | 830 | 996 | 1328 | 1660 | 1992 | 162 |
| Comment | This course focuses on speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar. The most up-to-date books as well as authentic material such as magazines, videos and newspapers are used. A special feature are the Friday lessons, at 11.30. They are a stimulating practice programme and include cultural visits to places of interest, creative activities, games and quizzes. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 25.Aug, 22.Sep, 20.Oct, 17.Nov | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 10:00 - 13:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive Course / Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 261 | 458 | 689 | 875 | 1094 | 1313 | 1751 | 2189 | 2627 | 216 |
| Comment | During the 8 extra lessons the students focus on project work and specific aspects such as conversation, pronunciation, grammar, listening, vocabulary. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 25.Aug, 22.Sep, 20.Oct, 17.Nov | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 10:00 - 13:15 Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Total Immersion - one to one / Lessons per week: 45 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 1575 | 3150 | 4725 | 6300 | 7875 | 9450 | 12600 | 15750 | 18900 | 1575 |
| Comment | This programme has been created for people who must improve their level of Italian in a short period of time and have specific language needs. It is ideal for people who need Italian for work purposes. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 One-to-One / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 780 | 1560 | 2340 | 3120 | 3900 | 4680 | 6240 | 7800 | 9360 | 780 |
| Comment | This course can be combined with the Standard or Intensive course. In this case less than 20 lessons can be booked. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Italian for Fashion&Design / Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 530 | 980 | 980 | 1225 | 1470 | 1960 | 2450 | 2940 | 245 |
| Comment | This course is organised in collaboration with IED-Istituto Europeo di Design. It combines the Standard group course in the morning with tailor-made afternoon lessons created to meet the language needs of students and professionals of the Fashion&Design industry. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 26.May, 03.Jun, 09.Jun, 16.Jun, 23.Jun, 30.Jun, 07.Jul, 14.Jul, 21.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep Starting dates for beginners 26.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 25.Aug | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 10:00 - 13:15 Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 Enjoy 50+ in Milano / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 483 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 483 |
| Comment | This programme has been specifically created to cater for people aged 50+, interested in learning Italian while enjoying art, culture and the city of Milan. Price includes cultural activities, museum entrance fees, dinner and a welcome drink. Duration 1 week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 03.Mar, 22.Sep | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 10:00 - 13:15 Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Enjoy 50+ in Bellagio on Lake Como / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 682 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 682 |
| Comment | This programme has been specifically created to cater for people aged 50+, interested in learning Italian while enjoying art and culture. Price includes cultural activities, museum entrance fess, dinner and a welcome drink. Duration 1 week. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 10.Mar, 29.Sep | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 10:00 - 13:15 Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 8 Italian with Work Experience / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1235 | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | This programme combines Italian with the opportunity of working in the exciting environment of a language school. The training is organised at language schools in and around Milan. Candidate's profile: minimum age 21, High school diploma or degree, reliable, hard-working and outgoing. Students will be asked to work in the afternoon for about 10 hours per week. Work experience is not paid. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 10:00 - 13:15 Afternoon: 14:30 - 17:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 9 Combined Course / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 588 | 1129 | 1687 | 2224 | 2780 | 3336 | 4448 | 5560 | 6672 | 552 |
| Comment | 20 group lessons + 10 individual lessons per week. Ideal for students who wish to attend a group course in order to socialise with the other participants but need to focus on specific aspects of the language. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 23.Jun, 21.Jul, 25.Aug, 22.Sep, 20.Oct, 17.Nov | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 10:00 - 13:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 10 Banking & Finance One -to-One / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 1380 | 2760 | 4140 | 5520 | 6900 | 8280 | 11040 | 13800 | 16560 | 1380 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 11 Business One -to-One / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 1380 | 2760 | 4140 | 5520 | 6900 | 8280 | 11040 | 13800 | 16560 | 1380 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by International House Milan, Milan 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 39 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 before arrival, 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: | CELI |
| Average examination results: | B/100% at CELI |
| 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 02.Jan, 03.Jan, 04.Jan, 11.Aug, 12.Aug, 13.Aug, 14.Aug |
| General opening hours for class lectures:: | Morning: 10:00 - 13:15 Afternoon: 14:30 - 16:00 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | Hebrew, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Italian |
| Comments on the school: | The first course book, free internet access and wireless are included in the registration fee. Use of self-study centre and library, movie club, organisation of social activities, discounts in various shops and restaurants and an end of course certificate are also included. The registration fee is valid for 12 months. |
| 1 Hostel (dormitory) From 105 EURO week | ||||
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| Click here for reserving yourself a Hostel in Milan | ||||
| 2 Homestay // Single room, breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 185 | 740 | ||
| Comment | . Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 3 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 | 230 | 920 | ||
| Comment | . Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 4 Shared apartment // Single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 25 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 155 | 620 | ||
| Comment | . Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, 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 | |
| Comment | All accommodation is very well connected to the school by underground or tram. Some accommodation can be within walking distance. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 40 EURO (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 1 km | |||
| Diving | 100 km | |||
| Golf | 10 km | |||
| Horse riding | 5 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 60 km | |||
| Music | 1 km | |||
| Sailing | 100 km | |||
| Skiing | 120 km | |||
| Squash | 1 km | |||
| Tennis | 1 km | |||
| Volleyball | 1 km | |||
| Windsurfing | 120 km | |||
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| Examples of social activities organised by International House Milan: | Pizza & aperitivo night, movie club, afternoon and weekend excursions. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 10 |
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