Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, Siena, Italy
Online Booking
General Information on Siena
Siena is situated in Tuscany and surrounded by hills, olive groves and vineyards of Chianti. Sometimes life in Siena appears to have been the same for centuries. The walls that enclose this exquisite medieval city seem to have protected and preserved its culture and architecture, and local traditions are proudly upheld. The city is popular among tourists who enjoy visits to the stunning cathedral, ancient palaces and tempting shops.
Events during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Siena :
Palio July (02.Jul.2010), Palio August (16.Aug.2010)
Show all language schools in Siena and Italy
General Information on Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
The language school Scuola Leonardo da Vinci was founded in Siena, Italy in 1991. The school is located in a typical Sienese street in the historic centre of Siena, next to Piazza San Domenico and a three minute walk from Piazza del Campo.
Facilities
The school has a coffee area and a beautiful terrace where students can meet their fellow students. The school offers free Internet access for students.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, Siena
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Florence Airport Amerigo Vespucci (FLR). It takes 100 minutes by bus and train to school.
2.1. Language School Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in figures
| 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: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 25 years throughout the year: 29 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 5 % Germany 15 % England 9 % France 5 % Holland 5 % | Japan 3 % Korea 1 % Switzerland 7 % Spain 2 % USA 14 % |
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.
Click on course you are interested in to see full details.
Show details of all courses
Click on course you are interested in to see full details.
Show details of all courses 
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | 190 | 320 | 480 | 640 | 800 | 960 | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 160 |
| 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 06.Apr.2010, 19.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 26.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | [+] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1560 | 120 |
| This course is reserved only for Swedish students with CSN study grants or loans. Duration 13 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 06.Apr.2010, 19.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 26.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | 600 | 1200 | 1800 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 4800 | 6000 | 7200 | 600 |
| Supplement for lunch with the teacher: 70 Euros per day. Private lessons during the week of Christmas and New Year only on request. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
4
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | 750 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| The course consists of four morning lessons in a Standard language class, each day and topics of Gastronomy, each afternoon. Duration 1 week. Price for 1 participant: 750 Euro. Price for 2 participants: 550 Euro per person. Price for 3 and more participants: 450 Euro per person. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | -- | 670 | -- | 1340 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 20 lessons Standard Course + 5 lessons of culture per week. Duration 2 or 4 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: Every Monday 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 06.Apr.2010, 19.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 26.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 12:30 - 14:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | -- | 195 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Minimum 3 participants. This course gives a short introduction in the development of the art in Italy and contains guided visits. Duration 2 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: Every Monday 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 06.Apr.2010, 19.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 26.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | 395 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| This course is specifically designed for mature students of any age. In addition to the standard language classes in the morning, a wide variety of cultural activities will take place in the afternoons: Orientation tour of the city; Traditional Italian dinner with program instructor; Guided tour of the ‘Palazzo Pubblico’ and the grand gothic Cathedral; Wine tasting guided by expert sommeliers: Tuscan reds paired with regional Italian cheeses; Half day trip to the most attractive areas of Tuscany. Duration: 1 week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 03.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 06.Sep.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 24 | [+] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2880 | 120 |
| Minimum duration 24 weeks. 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 06.Apr.2010, 19.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 26.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 48 | [+] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5280 | 110 |
| Minimum duration 48 weeks. 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 06.Apr.2010, 19.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 26.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 32 | [+] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5925 | 185 |
| This is a 32 weeks programme which is composed of Italian language plus an academic part where the students will attend the following subjects: Art history, Italian Civilization, Business Italian, History of Design and Architecture, preparation to language diplomas and a final research. For the course starting in September the duration of the whole stay is 34 weeks, it includes 2 weeks of Christmas Holidays. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 03.May.2010, 20.Sep.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | 540 | 1020 | 1530 | 2040 | 2550 | 3060 | 4080 | 5100 | 6120 | 510 |
| 4 lessons Standard course + 2 private lessons per day. Special long term discount prices for 6 weeks and more. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: Every Monday 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 06.Apr.2010, 19.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 26.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 12:30 - 14:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | 365 | 670 | 1005 | 1340 | 1675 | 2010 | 2680 | 3350 | 4020 | 335 |
| 4 lessons Standard course + 1 private lesson per day. Special long term discount prices for 6 weeks and more. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 06.Apr.2010, 19.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 26.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 12:30 - 14:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | -- | 1120 | 1680 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 4480 | 5600 | 6720 | 560 |
| 4 lessons Standard Course + 2 private lessons in the selected professional field per day. Special long term discount prices for 6 weeks and more. Minimum duration 2 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 12:30 - 14:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | 1205 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 20 lessons Standard Course + 10 lessons examination preparation per week. The course price includes the exam fees. Examination dates: 26.03, 25.06, 17.09, 10.12. Fixed duration 4 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 01.Mar.2010, 31.May.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 15.Nov.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 Afternoon: 12:30 - 14:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
|
| |
| Note: All courses offered by Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, Siena 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 |
|---|---|
| School's administrative fee: | 70.00 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. |
| Exams offered: | Florence AIL Diplomas |
| Average examination results: | see above at Florence AIL Diplomas |
| 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, 04.Apr.2010, 25.Apr.2010, 01.May.2010, 29.Jun.2010, 15.Aug.2010, 24.Dec.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 26.Dec.2010, 02.Jun.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | German, Italian, French, English |
| Comments about courses: | The school also offers: - Italian Wines, an introduction to the art of wine cultivation, including wine tasting of the most well-known Italian wines. 1 meeting = 3 hours = 95 Euro. - Italian Cuisine, culinary arts for amateurs. 1 meeting = 3 hours = 95 Euro. - Private tuition One-to-Two (50 euros/lesson) and One-to-Three (60 euros/lesson). |
Click on course you are interested in to see full details.
Show details of all accommodations
Show details of all accommodations 
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | 192 | 279 | 430 | 580 | 150 | 100 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 21.5 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | 252 | 409 | 630 | 850 | 220 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 31.5 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | Deposit (refundable)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | 144 | 214 | 330 | 445 | 115 | 100 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 16.5 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | 204 | 344 | 530 | 715 | 185 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | 144 | 214 | 330 | 445 | 115 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 16.5 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in EURO | 192 | 279 | 430 | 580 | 150 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 21.5 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
|
| |
| Comment | Prices may vary according to season and availability. The above prices are the MAXIMUM prices. In some cases final price could be up to 15% lower. Homestays are mostly outside the centre. Use of the family kitchen is not allowed. The use of washing machine is sometimes available for an extra fee. Most of the families have a TV that the student can watch. Telephone can only be used to receive calls. |
|---|---|
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | Florence Airport Amerigo Vespucci (FLR): for 180 EURO (one way) Florence main railway station or bus terminal: for 180 EURO (one way) Siena main railway station or bus terminal: for 40 EURO (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dancing |  | 0 km | ||
| Golf | | 0 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 15 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 0 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Tennis | | 0 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 0 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Guided visits, excursions, parties, film evenings at school. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Scuola Leonardo da Vinci: | Dinners, Guided visits, Film evenings, Excursions , Seminars, etc. | |||
| No. of reviews: | 24 |
|---|---|
| Overall rating |  4.5/5.0 (Details) |
| City | 4.5/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.5/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.6/5.0 |
| Social activities |  4.0/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.4/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.1/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.0/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.6/5.0 |
| Other | 4.3/5.0 |
| To see the detailed reviews of former language study participants for Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, Siena click here | |
For additional information you can view and download the brochure Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, Siena, Italy
Select Italian course, course duration in weeks and accommodation to calculate immediately course price:
Select Italian course, course duration in weeks and accommodation to calculate immediately course price:
