Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, Siena, Italy


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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.

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Events during which it may be particularly attractive to visit Siena :

Palio July (02.Jul), Palio August (16.Aug)



Cost 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.

2. Language School  Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, Siena

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.

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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.



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 students:
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 2 %
England 12 %
France 5 %
Holland 5 %
Japan 3 %
Korea 1 %
Switzerland 8 %
Spain 2 %
USA 18 %

3. Italian Courses

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  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 300 450 600 750 900 1200 1350 1500 125
Comment Minimum duration 2 weeks.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
2
Private Tuition  / Lessons per week: 15  / Max. group size: 1
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 600 1200 1800 2400 3000 3600 4800 6000 7200 600
Comment Supplement for lunch with the teacher: 70 Euros per day. Private lessons during the week of Christmas and New Year only on request.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
3
History of Art  / Lessons per week: 5  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 180 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment Minimum 3 participants. This course gives a short introduction in the development of the art in Italy and contains guided visits. Duration 2 weeks.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
Required minimum language level Elementary (A2)
4
Culinary Traditions and Gastronomy  / Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 1250 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment This course introduces the typical foods and gastronomical history of Tuscany, in particularly of Siena. The programme includes 4 daily lessons of Italian language in the morning + private professional lessons about culinary traditions and gastronomy in the afternoon. Duration 2 weeks.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
5
Italy Today - Language and Culture Course  / Lessons per week: 25  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 650 -- 1300 -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment 20 lessons Standard Course + 5 lessons of culture per week. Duration 2 or 4 weeks.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:30  - 14:00
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
6
Italian Language and Culture for Seniors  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 950 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment This course is specifically designed for students over the age of 50. It includes an orientation tour of the city, dinner, guided art history tours, cooking class, wine tasting, weekend trip and a relaxing half day at the Spa near Siena. Duration 2 weeks.
Dates Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
7
Sabbatical Year  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 105
Comment Duration 48 weeks, rate 5040 euros.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
8
Long Term Semester Course  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 115
Comment Duration 24 weeks, rate 2760 euros.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
9
Intensive Plus-10  / Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 4000 5000 5700 475
Comment 4 lessons Standard course + 2 private lessons per day. Minimum duration 2 weeks.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
10
Intensive Plus-5  / Lessons per week: 25  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 650 975 1300 1625 1950 2600 3250 3600 325
Comment 4 lessons Standard course + 1 private lesson per day. Minimum duration 2 weeks.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
11
Professional  / Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 1100 1650 2200 2750 3300 4400 5500 6600 550
Comment 4 lessons Standard Course + 2 private lessons in the selected professional field per day. Minimum duration 2 weeks.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:30  - 14:00
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
12
Diploma Firenze, DELI-AIL  / Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- 1165 -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment 20 lessons Standard Course + 10 lessons examination preparation per week. The course price includes the exam fees. Examination dates: 28.03, 27.06, 19.09, 12.12. Fixed duration 4 weeks.
Dates Starting dates: 03.Mar, 03.Jun, 25.Aug, 17.Nov
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:30  - 14:00
Required minimum language level Elementary (A2)
Lesson duration (minutes): 45 minutes
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Inscription 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.
Prices include: Language level placement before arrival, Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Internet access, organized activities, course material, tuition
Course material: Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Exams offered: Florence AIL Diplomas
Average examination results: see above at Florence AIL Diplomas
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
And also on the following dates 02.Jan, 03.Jan, 04.Jan, 15.Dec, 16.Dec, 17.Dec, 18.Dec, 19.Dec, 22.Dec, 23.Dec, 24.Dec
General opening hours for class lectures:: Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:30
Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): German, Italian, English
Languages taught at the school: Italian
Comments on the school: 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 lessons = 70 Euro.
- Italian Cuisine, culinary arts for amateurs. 1 meeting = 3 lessons = 60 Euro.
- Private tuition One-to-Two (50 euros/lesson) and One-to-Three (60 euros/lesson).

4. Accommodation

All prices in EURO (convert currency)

1
Hostel (dormitory) From 126 EURO week
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2
Apartment // Single room
Minimum stay in weeks: 2   Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 165 635 100
Comment .
Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 23 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
3
Apartment // Double room
Minimum stay in weeks: 2   Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 124 477 100
Comment .
Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Price extra night: 18 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
4
Homestay // Double room, half board
Minimum stay in weeks: 2   Distance from school: 20 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 207 797 --
Comment .
Includes: Phone, Weekly cleaning, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
No extra nights bookable.
5
Homestay // Double room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 2   Distance from school: 20 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 124 477 --
Comment .
Includes: Phone, Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Price extra night: 18 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
6
Homestay // single room, breakfast
Minimum stay in weeks: 2   Distance from school: 20 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 165 635 --
Comment 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 cannot be used, but calls can be received..
Includes: Phone, Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 23 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
7
Homestay // Single room, half board
Minimum stay in weeks: 2   Distance from school: 20 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price EURO 247 953 --
Comment .
Includes: Phone, Weekly cleaning, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 35 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
* if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation
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: yes, for 160 EURO (one way)
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5. Leisure activities

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.

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