Piccola Universita Italiana (Caffe Italiano), Tropea, Italy

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General Information on Piccola Universita Italiana (Caffe Italiano)

The language school Piccola Universita Italiana (Caffe Italiano) was founded in Tropea, Italy in 1993. The Italian language school by the sea is officially recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research and offers an accredited Italian course program, in mini-groups with 3 to max. 6 students per course unit. The Italian language schools location is the heart of the old town of Tropea, in a beautiful 18th century palazzo. The Piccola Università Italiana is the perfect Italian language school to combine work with pleasure. The school is located in Largo Antonio Pandullo 5, 89861 Tropea (Italy).

Facilities

The school has 11 classrooms and one Internet room, 1 cinema room with piano, 2 small terraces and 2 large terraces.

Accreditations and Quality seals of Piccola Universita Italiana (Caffe Italiano), Tropea

Italian Ministry of Education

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Lamezia Terme.  It takes 55 minutes by car/train to school.

All prices in € (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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1

Standard Italian + Painting
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 1
415 € per week

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Price in €	415	785	1165	1530	1910	2230	2965	3705	4445	370
Price include the standard course (20 lessons) + the painting course (10 lessons). The painting course is structured in 5 lessons lasting approximately 2 hours each, for a total of roughly 10 hours. The course fee covers all painting materials, paint, brushes, paper and canvas. On the spot can be chosen between 2 different painting methods: Oil painting: During the course 1 oil paint will be accomplished . Watercolour painting: During the course several watercolour paintings will be accomplished .
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00 Afternoon: 16:00  - 20:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

2

Standard
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 6
195 € per week

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Price in €	195	345	505	650	810	910	1205	1505	1805	150
2 lessons of grammar and 2 lessons of conversation per day according to our course regulation
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00 Afternoon: 16:00  - 20:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

3

Conversation Course
Lessons per week: 10  | Max. group size: 6
130 € per week

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Price in €	130	223	270	345	430	505	670	836	1002	83
The conversation course requires an elementary level (A2) of italian language.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 11:10  - 13:00 Afternoon: 18:10  - 20:00
Required minimum language level	Elementary (A2)

4

Private Tuition
Lessons per week: 10  | Max. group size: 1
320 € per week

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Price in €	320	630	905	1135	1420	1605	2139	2673	3207	267
It's possible to focus on special topics like arts, Italian history or literature, medicine, law or economy.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00 Afternoon: 16:00  - 20:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

5

Two-to-One
Lessons per week: 10  | Max. group size: 2
195 € per week

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Price in €	195	370	540	670	840	950	1266	1582	1898	158
For couples and friends travelling together, with a similar level.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00 Afternoon: 16:00  - 20:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

6

Standard Italian + Sailing
Lessons per week: 30
369 € per week (Based on the price of 4 weeks)

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Price in €	--	620	1055	1475	1910	2285	3130	3980	4830	425
Prices above are for Standard Course (20 lessons) + Sailing (10 lessons). All prices include transportation to the sailing school and back and all materials. The courses are conducted under the surveillance of an experienced instructor and its assistants and is divided into a theoretical and a practical part, which will be performed in several escapes to the sea. The timetable of lessons will be arranged with the instructor according to weather conditions. Catamaran Sailing is offered from April to October.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

7

Standard Italian + Windsurf
Lessons per week: 29
331 € per week (Based on the price of 4 weeks)

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Price in €	--	570	955	1325	1710	2035	2780	3530	4280	375
Prices above are for Standard Course (20 lessons) + Windsurf (9 lessons). All prices include transportation to the windsurf school and back and all materials. The courses are conducted under the surveillance of an experienced instructor and its assistants and is divided into a theoretical and a practical part, which will be performed in several escapes to the sea. The timetable of lessons will be arranged with the instructor according to weather conditions. Windsurfing is offered from April to October.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

8

Standard Italian + Scuba Diving
Lessons per week: 30
348 € per week (Based on the price of 2 weeks)

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Price in €	--	695	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Prices above are for Standard Course (20 lessons) + Scuba Diving (10 lessons). Scuba Diving offered from April to October. 385,00 Open Water Diver (1 week) 440,00 Advanced Open Water Diver (1 week) 160,00 CPR First Aid Diver (1 week) 180,00 Package of 5 dives (1 week) 350,00 Package of 10 dives (2 weeks) 250,00 Package of 5 dives incl. equipment (1 week) 440,00 Package of 10 dives incl. equipment (2 weeks)
Starting dates	Every Monday .
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

9

50+ Silver Active Program
Lessons per week: 15
575 € per week (Based on the price of 2 weeks)

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Price in €	--	1150	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
This 2-week course includes: • Special senior course (30 hours à 55 min) • Extracurricular programme (1 welcome drink, 1 guided city tour, 4 half-day excursions, 2 full-day excursions, 1 cooking lesson, 2 evenings with Italian movie classics) • Inscription fee (Return transfer airport – Tropea, schoolbag, pen, writing pad, course book and teaching material, written and oral grading test, participation certificate, city map and information about Tropea, clubcard) • Accommodation in single room in private apartment with kitchen and bathroom (no meals). Arrival and departure day is Sunday. Minimum 6 students required. Other accommodation types are available: double room in private apartment (1060 EUR), single room in shared apartment (1030 EUR), double room in shared apartment (970 EUR).
Starting dates	2012: 13.Feb.2012, 12.Mar.2012, 26.Mar.2012, 22.Oct.2012.
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 12:00
Required minimum language level	Elementary (A2)

10

Intensive
Lessons per week: 26  | Max. group size: 6
375 € per week

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Price in €	375	690	955	1215	1520	1795	2390	2980	3570	295
Standard course + 6 individual lessons per week. Courses start every Monday except during the Christmas holidays.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 13:00 Afternoon: 16:00  - 20:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

Note: All courses offered by Piccola Universita Italiana (Caffe Italiano), Tropea 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):	55 minutes
School's administrative fee:	100.00  €
Individual classes:	Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 32,00 €. 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 ,  CELI, IT
Average examination results:	100 at CILS 100 at CELI, IT
Language school closed:	In 2012 (including national and regional bank holidays): 02.Jan.2012, 03.Jan.2012, 04.Jan.2012, 05.Jan.2012, 06.Jan.2012, 09.Apr.2012, 25.Apr.2012, 01.May.2012, 15.Aug.2012, 01.Nov.2012, 26.Nov.2012, 27.Nov.2012, 28.Nov.2012, 29.Nov.2012, 30.Nov.2012, 03.Dec.2012, 04.Dec.2012, 05.Dec.2012, 06.Dec.2012, 07.Dec.2012, 10.Dec.2012, 11.Dec.2012, 12.Dec.2012, 13.Dec.2012, 14.Dec.2012, 17.Dec.2012, 18.Dec.2012, 19.Dec.2012, 20.Dec.2012, 21.Dec.2012, 24.Dec.2012, 25.Dec.2012, 26.Dec.2012, 27.Dec.2012, 28.Dec.2012, 31.Dec.2012
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):	German, Italian, English
Languages taught at the school:	Display English courses + Display French courses + Display German courses
Comments about courses:	The registration fee of 100 Euro includes: * The pick-up transfer from and to Lamezia Terme or 2 half day excursions by minibus. * Course book and teaching materials, schoolbag. * Written and oral grading tests. * Participation certificate. * City map and information on Tropea, tips on excursions. * Club card for numerous price discounts in Tropea, e.g. valid in selected cafés, pizzerias, restaurants and shops. * Presentation including welcome cocktail * Guided city tour of Tropea * Italian movies in school

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SHARED APARTMENT - low season (10.01 - 30.05 and 26.09 - 05.12)
Single room, No meals
209 € per week

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Price in €	209	303	424	545	136
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Accommodation fee must be paid immediately directly to the school by credit card online or by bank transfer. Upon request we may offer sea-view apartments. Additional fees may apply. Prices for 5 to 12 weeks have to be requested to the school. Students will be accompanied to the accommodation by school staff. The accommodation rates include: Utilities (electricity, water, gas, heating) 1 apartment cleaning per week (on weekends) 1 change of towels and linen per week (on weekends) For an additional charge of 10 EUR the school can arrange a second change (on Wednesday) of linen and towels. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 € Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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STUDIO FLAT - From 26.06 to 24.07
Double room, No meals
289 € per week

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Price in €	289	490	719	892	228
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Accommodation fee must be paid immediately directly to the school by credit card online or by bank transfer. Upon request we may offer sea-view apartments. Additional fees may apply. Prices for 5 to 12 weeks have to be requested to the school. Students will be accompanied to the accommodation by school staff. The accommodation rates include: Utilities (electricity, water, gas, heating) 1 apartment cleaning per week (on weekends) 1 change of towels and linen per week (on weekends) For an additional charge of 10 EUR the school can arrange a second change (on Wednesday) of linen and towels. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 30 € Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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STUDIO FLAT - low season (10.01 - 30.05 and 26.09 - 05.12)
Single room, No meals
275 € per week

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Price in €	275	418	600	776	204
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Accommodation fee must be paid immediately directly to the school by credit card online or by bank transfer. Upon request we may offer sea-view apartments. Additional fees may apply. Prices for 5 to 12 weeks have to be requested to the school. Students will be accompanied to the accommodation by school staff. The accommodation rates include: Utilities (electricity, water, gas, heating) 1 apartment cleaning per week (on weekends) 1 change of towels and linen per week (on weekends) For an additional charge of 10 EUR the school can arrange a second change (on Wednesday) of linen and towels. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 € Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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STUDIO FLAT - low season (10.01 - 30.05 and 26.09 - 05.12)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
209 € per week

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Price in €	209	330	479	572	143
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Accommodation fee must be paid immediately directly to the school by credit card online or by bank transfer. Upon request we may offer sea-view apartments. Additional fees may apply. Prices for 5 to 12 weeks have to be requested to the school. Students will be accompanied to the accommodation by school staff. The accommodation rates include: Utilities (electricity, water, gas, heating) 1 apartment cleaning per week (on weekends) 1 change of towels and linen per week (on weekends) For an additional charge of 10 EUR the school can arrange a second change (on Wednesday) of linen and towels. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 20 € Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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STUDIO FLAT From 26.06 to 24.07
Single room, No meals
355 € per week

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Price in €	355	578	840	1096	317
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Accommodation fee must be paid immediately directly to the school by credit card online or by bank transfer. Upon request we may offer sea-view apartments. Additional fees may apply. Prices for 5 to 12 weeks have to be requested to the school. Students will be accompanied to the accommodation by school staff. The accommodation rates include: Utilities (electricity, water, gas, heating) 1 apartment cleaning per week (on weekends) 1 change of towels and linen per week (on weekends) For an additional charge of 10 EUR the school can arrange a second change (on Wednesday) of linen and towels. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 € Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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SHARED APARTMENT - From 26.06 to 24.07
Single room, No meals
289 € per week

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Price in €	289	463	664	865	260
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Accommodation fee must be paid immediately directly to the school by credit card online or by bank transfer. Upon request we may offer sea-view apartments. Additional fees may apply. Prices for 5 to 12 weeks have to be requested to the school. Students will be accompanied to the accommodation by school staff. The accommodation rates include: Utilities (electricity, water, gas, heating) 1 apartment cleaning per week (on weekends) 1 change of towels and linen per week (on weekends) For an additional charge of 10 EUR the school can arrange a second change (on Wednesday) of linen and towels. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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SHARED APARTMENT - low season (10.01 - 30.05 and 26.09 - 05.12)
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
171 € per week

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Price in €	171	248	369	440	110
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Accommodation fee must be paid immediately directly to the school by credit card online or by bank transfer. Upon request we may offer sea-view apartments. Additional fees may apply. Prices for 5 to 12 weeks have to be requested to the school. Students will be accompanied to the accommodation by school staff. The accommodation rates include: Utilities (electricity, water, gas, heating) 1 apartment cleaning per week (on weekends) 1 change of towels and linen per week (on weekends) For an additional charge of 10 EUR the school can arrange a second change (on Wednesday) of linen and towels. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 20 € Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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SHARED APARTMENT From 26.06 to 24.07
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
211 € per week

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Price in €	211	328	489	600	195
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Accommodation fee must be paid immediately directly to the school by credit card online or by bank transfer. Upon request we may offer sea-view apartments. Additional fees may apply. Prices for 5 to 12 weeks have to be requested to the school. Students will be accompanied to the accommodation by school staff. The accommodation rates include: Utilities (electricity, water, gas, heating) 1 apartment cleaning per week (on weekends) 1 change of towels and linen per week (on weekends) For an additional charge of 10 EUR the school can arrange a second change (on Wednesday) of linen and towels. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 30 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

 

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Hostel Shared room (multiple beds)
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191 € per week

Comment	Some of the apartments have a balcony or sea view, subject to availability.
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible?	no
Single room	cannot be guaranteed

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