Piccola Universita Italiana, Tropea, Italy
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Tropea Blues Festival (07.Sep.2013 - 16.Sep.2013)
General Information on Piccola Universita Italiana
The language school Piccola Universita Italiana was founded in Tropea, Italy in 1993. The school is located in 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 address is: Largo Antonio Pandullo 5, 89861 Tropea (Italy).
Facilities
Daily press, library, movie room, student support desk, balcony / terrace, free after-class access to language learning software, copy machine, printer for student use, free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV, air conditioning, heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Piccola Universita Italiana, Tropea
Italian Ministry of Education
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Lamezia Terme (SUF). It takes 55 minutes by car/train to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 11 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 2 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 50 Adult courses throughout the year: 15 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 15 Adult courses throughout the year: 15 | |
| Italian teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 38 years throughout the year: 38 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Germany 15 % England 5 % France 5 % Holland 5 % | Japan 5 % Switzerland 15 % Spain 10 % USA 10 % |
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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| Price in € | 415 | 785 | 1165 | 1530 | 1910 | 2230 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 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 | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required  | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 195 | 345 | 505 | 650 | 810 | 910 | 1060 | 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 | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 130 | 223 | 270 | 345 | 430 | 505 | 585 | 670 | 836 | 1002 | 83 |
| The conversation course requires an elementary level (A2) of italian language. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 11:10 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 320 | 630 | 905 | 1135 | 1420 | 1605 | 1872 | 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 Day . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 195 | 370 | 540 | 670 | 840 | 950 | 1108 | 1266 | 1582 | 1898 | 158 |
| For couples and friends travelling together, with same level. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Day . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | -- | 620 | 1055 | 1475 | 1910 | 2285 | 2739 | 3130 | 3980 | 4830 | 425 |
| 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 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | -- | 570 | 955 | 1325 | 1710 | 2035 | 2432 | 2780 | 3530 | 4280 | 375 |
| 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 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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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 | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | 1150 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Special senior course, 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 | 2013: 10.Mar.2013, 07.Apr.2013, 21.Apr.2013, 20.Oct.2013. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
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| Price in € | 375 | 690 | 955 | 1215 | 1520 | 1795 | 2095 | 2390 | 2980 | 3570 | 295 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 9:00 - 13:00 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | ||||||||||
| Note: All courses offered by Piccola Universita Italiana, 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. | |
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| Lesson duration (minutes): | 55 minutes |
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| School's administrative fee: | 100.00 € |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 32 €. 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 2013 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2013, 06.Jan.2013, 09.Apr.2013, 25.Apr.2013, 01.May.2013, 02.Jun.2013, 15.Aug.2013, 01.Nov.2013, 25.Dec.2013, 26.Dec.2013 |
| 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, teaching materials and schoolbag, Written and oral grading tests, Participation certificate, City map and information on Tropea and tips on excursions, Club card for numerous price discounts in Tropea (valid in selected cafés, pizzerias, restaurants and shops), Presentation including welcome cocktail, Guided city tour of Tropea, Italian movies in school. |
4. Accommodation
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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. Students will be accompanied to the accommodation by school staff. The accommodation rates include: Utilities (electricity, water, gas, heating), weekly cleaning, 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, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 € Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Dates not available:24.Jun.2013 - 07.Sep.2013, 27.Nov.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 High season dates 02.Mar.2013 - 04.Nov.2013 | |||||||||
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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. Students will be accompanied to the accommodation by school staff. The accommodation rates include: Utilities (electricity, water, gas, heating), weekly cleaning, 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, Towels, Bedding/linen, 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. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Dates not available:01.Jan.2013 - 24.May.2013, 22.Sep.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 High season dates 20.Jul.2013 - 25.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 50 € | |||||||||
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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, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 30 € Only weekend extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||||||
| Dates | High season dates 20.Jul.2013 - 25.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 50 € | |||||||||
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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. Students will be accompanied to the accommodation by school staff. The accommodation rates include: Utilities (electricity, water, gas, heating), weekly cleaningh, 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, Towels, Bedding/linen, 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. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Dates not available:24.Jun.2013 - 07.Sep.2013, 27.Nov.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 High season dates 02.Mar.2013 - 04.Nov.2013 | |||||||||
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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. Students will be accompanied to the accommodation by school staff. The accommodation rates include: Utilities (electricity, water, gas, heating), weekly cleaning, 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, Towels, Bedding/linen, 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. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Dates not available:24.Jun.2013 - 07.Sep.2013, 27.Nov.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 High season dates 02.Mar.2013 - 04.Nov.2013 | |||||||||
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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. Students will be accompanied to the accommodation by school staff. The accommodation rates include: Utilities (electricity, water, gas, heating), weekly cleaning, 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, Towels, Bedding/linen, 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. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Dates not available:01.Jan.2013 - 24.May.2013, 22.Sep.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 High season dates 20.Jul.2013 - 25.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 50 € | |||||||||
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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. Students will be accompanied to the accommodation by school staff. The accommodation rates include: Utilities (electricity, water, gas, heating), weekly cleaning, 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, Towels, Bedding/linen, 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. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Dates not available:01.Jan.2013 - 24.May.2013, 22.Sep.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 High season dates 20.Jul.2013 - 25.Aug.2013 | |||||||||
| High season | High season supplement per week: 50 € | |||||||||
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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. Students will be accompanied to the accommodation by school staff. The accommodation rates include: Utilities (electricity, water, gas, heating), weekly cleaning, 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, Towels, Bedding/linen, 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. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Dates not available:24.Jun.2013 - 07.Sep.2013, 27.Nov.2013 - 31.Dec.2013 High season dates 02.Mar.2013 - 04.Nov.2013 | |||||||||
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| Comment | All apartments are in walking distance (5 - 15 minutes) to the school and are either near the port or in the centre of Tropea. Some of the apartments have a balcony or sea view, subject to availability. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
| Single room | cannot be guaranteed |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Diving |  | |||
| Golf | | 30 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 60 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | |||
| Sailing | | |||
| Tennis | | 1 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 1 km | ||
| Windsurfing | |
| Overall rating |  4.4/5.0 (39 reviews) |
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| City | 4.6/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.5/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.8/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.3/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.4/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.0/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.7/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.3/5.0 |
| Other | 4.2/5.0 |
| Students liked about Piccola Universita Italiana, Tropea | |
| "The good organization and the friendliness of all people working at the school, the clear pronunciation of my teacher, the quality of the lessons." - Brigitte (52 years) | |
| "Antonio Simone and Daniela made all what was possible to get student's satisfaction" - Bernadette (62 years) | |
| "The warm, open and personal atmosphere." - Antje (41 years) | |
| "Small and charming school, good location." - Lena (26 years) | |
| "The environment and teachers support." - Catherine (52 years) | |
| All 39 reviews of Piccola Universita Italiana | |
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