Linguaviva, Florence, Italy
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General Information on Linguaviva
The language school Linguaviva was founded in Florence, Italy in 1976. The school is situated near the central railway station in the city centre of Florence, close to all the shops and restaurants.
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Each classroom has audio-visual equipment to make the learning process easier. The school also has a garden.
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Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Florence Peretola. It takes 30 minutes by taxi or shuttle bus to school.
2.1. Language School Linguaviva in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 250 Adult courses throughout the year: 130 Junior courses in summer: 160 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 9 throughout the year: 9 | |
| Italian teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 99 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 23 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 7 % China 1 % Germany 3 % England 1 % France 1 % Holland 1 % | Japan 14 % Korea 4 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 1 % USA 12 % |
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.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 2080 | 2600 | 3120 | 260 |
| In the morning students develop general Italian language skills; in the afternoon they develop listening, speaking and reading skills in the context of media, film, art, history of arts of current affairs. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 24.May.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 22.Nov.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 Afternoon: 14:00 - 14:45 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 350 | 525 | 700 | 875 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 1920 | 160 |
| Non beginners may also start the 2nd or 3rd Monday after the official starting dates. Minimum duration 2 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 24.May.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 22.Nov.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | 840 | 1680 | 2520 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 6720 | 8400 | 10080 | 840 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | 1450 | -- | -- | 2900 | -- | 4170 | 363 |
| 20 lessons of Italian + 10 lessons in one of the following subjects (please specify on your registration form): Digital Photography, Traditional Photography, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Painting. Duration: 4, 8 or 12 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 24.May.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 22.Nov.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 140 | 210 | 280 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| This programme focuses on Florentine Renaissance and foresees classes on site (museums, churches, buildings). A minimum of 4 participants is required. Duration 2, 3 or 4 weeks. The course is in the afternoon, schedule to be defined every month. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 24.May.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 22.Nov.2010 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 640 | 960 | 1280 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 320 |
| 20 lessons of Italian + 6 cooking classes per week. Cooking classes are in the afternoon, 2 lessons of 3 hours per week, schedule to be defined every month. Duration 2, 3 or 4 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 24.May.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 22.Nov.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | 720 | 1440 | 2160 | 2880 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| ATTENTION: This course takes place in LIGNANO (100 km from Venice, North of Italy) on the sea. Course is from Sunday to Sunday. Groups are subdivided according to age. Price includes residential accommodation (triple rooms, private bathroom), full board, all material and sports & leisure activities (excursions), supervision. Duration 2, 3, 4 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 27.Jun.2010, 04.Jul.2010, 11.Jul.2010, 18.Jan.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 880 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Holiday language course for mature and senior adults, wishing to combine a pleasant holiday in Italy and enjoy the opportunity of discovering fascinating cultural itineraries (cooking lessons, excursions, lectures, food and wine itineraries). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 10.May.2010, 24.May.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 27.Sep.2010 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 1190 | 1785 | 2380 | 2975 | 3570 | 4760 | 5950 | 6960 | 595 |
| 20 group lessons + 10 individual lessons per week. Non beginners may also start the 2nd or 3rd Monday after the official starting dates. Minimum duration 2 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 24.May.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 22.Nov.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2200 | -- |
| This course is for students who wish to attend an Italian University and pass the entrance examination for Architecture, Academy of Fine Arts, Medicine, Veterinary science, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering. Duration 12 weeks. Textbooks are included in the fee. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 24.May.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by Linguaviva, Florence 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): | 45 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 70.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 42 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. |
| Exams offered: | CILS |
| Average examination results: | 95% at CILS |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 06.Jan.2010, 05.Apr.2010, 01.Nov.2010, 08.Dec.2010, 24.Dec.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 26.Dec.2010, 04.Apr.2010, 25.Apr.2010, 01.May.2010, 29.Jun.2010, 15.Aug.2010, 02.Jan.2010, 02.Jun.2010, 24.Jun.2010, 20.Dec.2010, 21.Dec.2010, 22.Dec.2010, 23.Dec.2010, 27.Dec.2010, 28.Dec.2010, 29.Dec.2010, 30.Dec.2010, 31.Dec.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, Russian, Italian, English |
| Comments about courses: | Please note that the lessons are suspended from 20.12.2010 to 01.01.2011. |
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in EURO | 175 | 350 | -- | 570 | -- | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 21 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in EURO | 195 | 390 | -- | 620 | -- | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Kitchen cannot be used. Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 23 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in EURO | 280 | 560 | -- | 960 | -- | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Kitchen cannot be used. Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 35 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in EURO | 180 | 360 | -- | 580 | -- | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Kitchen can be used. Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 22 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in EURO | 145 | 290 | -- | 440 | -- | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Kitchen cannot be used. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 23 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in EURO | 225 | 450 | -- | 780 | -- | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Kitchen cannot be used. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Heating, Half board, Shared 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. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in EURO | 130 | 260 | -- | 420 | -- | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Kitchen can be used. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, 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. | ||||||
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| Price in EURO | 450 | -- | -- | 1200 | -- | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Suitable for 1 or 2 persons. Rates start FROM 450 euro per week and may vary depending on the season. Price for extra nights on request. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
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| Price in EURO | 130 | -- | -- | 410 | -- | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 21 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Comment | The given prices (except for the Private flat) are the MAXIMUM prices. Final rates might turn out lower. All accommodation options are located in the centre or in residential areas surrounding the centre at 10/15 minutes by bus. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Florence: for 50 EURO (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 1 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 20 km | ||
| Music | | 1 km | ||
| Skiing | | 100 km | ||
| Tennis | | 4 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 2 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Films at school, lectures, half day excursions. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Linguaviva: | Daily activities, excursions every Saturday, dinner, concerts, visits to museums | |||
| No. of reviews: | 11 |
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| Overall rating |  4.1/5.0 (Details) |
| City | 4.2/5.0 |
| Organisation |  4.5/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.4/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.7/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.5/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.8/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.2/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 3.6/5.0 |
| Other | 4.5/5.0 |
| To see the detailed reviews of former language study participants for Linguaviva, Florence click here | |
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Linguaviva, Florence, Italy
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