Linguaviva, Sicily, Italy
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General Information on Sicily
Sicily is Italy's and Europe's most historically cosmopolitan region, having been ruled by Asians, Africans and Europeans. On the sea shore of the Ionian Sea, it offers a wide variety of panoramas and scenarios. It is truly an island of beauty and contrast and was also the home of Archimedes, Giovanni Falcone and Bellini.
For Sicily city map with location of school click hereCost 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 Linguaviva
The language school Linguaviva was founded in Sicily, Italy in 2005. The school is located in the heart of the ancient city, Ortigia, just a few minutes walk to the water front.
Click here for a detailed Sicily city guideFacilities
The school is located in a completely restored 15th century Sicilian building, with a traditional central courtyard and three floors. The school has 10 air conditioned classrooms provided with audio and video equipment, computer lab, photography lab and painting studio, library and internet access.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Catania. It takes 60 minutes by bus to school.
2.1. Language School Linguaviva in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 90 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 8 | |
| 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 | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 5 % England 1 % France 1 % Holland 5 % | Japan 5 % Korea 2 % Switzerland 1 % Spain 2 % USA 5 % |
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: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 340 | 510 | 680 | 850 | 1020 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 170 |
| Comment | Work is in a small group and covers all aspects of the language. Particular emphasis is placed on developing oral communication skills. Minimum duration 2 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct Dates not available: 01.Jan - 04.May, 18.Oct - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 One-to-One / Lessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 400 | 800 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 3200 | 4000 | 4800 | 400 |
| Comment | You will be working with two or more teachers, each with a special programme suited to your needs. Particularly suited to professionals and executives, this course is tailored to meet the needs of the participants with special requirements in specific language areas. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Dates not available: 01.Jan - 04.May, 18.Oct - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 10:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 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 | 800 | 1600 | 2400 | 3200 | 4000 | 4800 | 6400 | 8000 | 9600 | 800 |
| Comment | You will be working with two or more teachers, each with a special programme suited to your needs. Particularly suited to professionals and executives, this course is tailored to meet the needs of the participants with special requirements in specific language areas. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Dates not available: 01.Jan - 04.May, 18.Oct - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 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 | 1200 | 2400 | 3600 | 4800 | 6000 | 7200 | 9600 | 12000 | 14400 | 1200 |
| Comment | You will be working with two or more teachers, each with a special programme suited to your needs. Particularly suited to professionals and executives, this course is tailored to meet the needs of the participants with special requirements in specific language areas. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Dates not available: 01.Jan - 04.May, 18.Oct - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Italian + Sicilian Cooking / Lessons per week: 26 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 640 | 960 | 1280 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | 20 lessons of Italian + 6 cooking lessons. Minimum of 4 participants required. Sicilian cuisine takes Italian cooking and graces it with touches of Arab, Greek, and Spanish flavours. Participants cook and taste a complete menu at every class. Everything is prepared with fresh ingredients and enhanced by the most appropriate choice of wine. Students will learn traditional Sicilian specialties as well as more general techniques of Italian cooking. Duration 2, 3 or 4 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct Dates not available: 01.Jan - 04.May, 18.Oct - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 6 Italian + History of Mediterranean Art & Architecture / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | 20 lessons of Italian + 10 Art & Architecture lessons. Minimum of 5 participants required. The Art and Architecture of Sicily is characterised by a unique mix of cultural influences, reflecting the political and artistic interests of both native and surrounding cultures. Duration 2, 3 or 4 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct Dates not available: 01.Jan - 04.May, 18.Oct - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 7 Italian + Drawing & Painting / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | 20 lessons of Italian + 10 Drawing & Painting lessons. Minimum of 5 participants required. This course is designed for those wishing to learn the basic techniques of drawing and painting. During the programme, students will be introduced to all the fundamental principles and elements of drawing and painting as well as major techniques and media. Duration 2, 3 or 4 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct Dates not available: 01.Jan - 04.May, 18.Oct - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 8 Italian + Photography / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | 20 lessons of Italian + 10 photography lessons. Minimum of 5 participants required. This course is designed to teach beginners the basic skills of black and white photography (exposure-development-printing). Materials for photography (films, photo paper, chemicals for film processing and printing) are not included in the fee and can be bought in a specialized shop (average cost of materials: Euro 100). Students are requested to bring their own manual camera. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct Dates not available: 01.Jan - 04.May, 18.Oct - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 9 Intensive Course / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 740 | 1110 | 1480 | 1850 | 2220 | 2960 | 3700 | 4440 | 370 |
| Comment | 20 group lessons + 5 individual lessons per week. Minimum duration 2 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct Dates not available: 01.Jan - 04.May, 18.Oct - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 Afternoon: 14:00 - 14:45 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 10 Super Intensive / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 10 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 1140 | 1710 | 2280 | 2850 | 3420 | 4560 | 5700 | 6840 | 570 |
| Comment | 20 group lessons + 10 individual lessons per week. The individual session allows you to concentrate on improving specific aspects of the language and on developing the abilities and the vocabulary needed in your professional life. Minimum duration 2 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 11.Aug, 25.Aug, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct Dates not available: 01.Jan - 04.May, 18.Oct - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by Linguaviva, Sicily 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 40 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, organized activities, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 20 - 40 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 |
| General opening hours for class lectures:: | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | Italian, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Italian |
All prices in EURO (convert currency)
| 1 Shared flat // Single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 165 | 550 | ||
| Comment | Prices shown are the maximum rates and might turn out lower.. Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 2 Shared flat // Twin room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 115 | 410 | ||
| Comment | Prices shown are the maximum rates and might turn out lower.. Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 3 Private Flat | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 4 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | -- | 900 | ||
| Comment | Suitable for 1 or 2 persons. Rates start FROM 900 euros per month and may vary depending on the season.. Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Private 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 | The school also offers the possibility of staying in a hotel or homestay. Prices are on request and subject to availability. All accommodation types are located in the historical centre of Ortigia. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 70 EURO (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 0 km | ||
| Diving | | 0 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Sailing | | 0 km | ||
| Tennis | 2 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Lectures, excursions, scuba diving and snorkeling, two days excursions. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Linguaviva: | Guided visits, dinners, shows and cultural events. | |||
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Linguaviva, Sicily, Italy
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