Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, Siena, Italy

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Students rated Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, Siena with: 4.4/5.0   (22 reviews)

1. Siena  

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.2009), Palio August (16.Aug.2009)

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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.



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.


Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, Siena

All Leonardo da Vinci schools are recognized by the German Bildungsurlaubin Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Hessen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Sachsen-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein. CSN.


Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Florence Airport Amerigo Vespucci (FLR).  It takes 100 minutes by bus and train to school.

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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 %
Germany 13 %
England 12 %
France 5 %
Holland 5 %   		Japan 3 %
Korea 1 %
Switzerland 8 %
Spain 2 %
USA 18 %  
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3. Italian Courses

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Standard
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 12
From 150 EURO per week (Based on the price of 4weeks)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price in EURO -- 300 450 600 750 810 1080 1350 1500 125
Minimum duration 2 weeks.
Starting dates: 2009: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 05.Jan.2009, 19.Jan.2009, 02.Feb.2009, 16.Feb.2009, 02.Mar.2009, 16.Mar.2009, 30.Mar.2009, 14.Apr.2009, 27.Apr.2009, 04.May.2009, 18.May.2009, 01.Jun.2009, 15.Jun.2009, 29.Jun.2009, 13.Jul.2009, 27.Jul.2009, 03.Aug.2009, 10.Aug.2009, 17.Aug.2009, 24.Aug.2009, 24.Aug.2009, 31.Aug.2009, 07.Sep.2009, 21.Sep.2009, 05.Oct.2009, 19.Oct.2009, 02.Nov.2009, 16.Nov.2009, 30.Nov.2009, 07.Dec.2009
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
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Long Term CSN Course (for Swedish students)
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 12
From EURO per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price in EURO -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 115
This course is reserved only for Swedish students with CSN study grants or loans. Duration 13 weeks, price 1495 euro
Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 05.Jan.2009, 19.Jan.2009, 02.Feb.2009, 16.Feb.2009, 02.Mar.2009, 16.Mar.2009, 30.Mar.2009, 14.Apr.2009, 27.Apr.2009, 04.May.2009, 18.May.2009, 01.Jun.2009, 15.Jun.2009, 29.Jun.2009, 13.Jul.2009, 27.Jul.2009, 03.Aug.2009, 10.Aug.2009, 17.Aug.2009, 24.Aug.2009, 24.Aug.2009, 31.Aug.2009, 07.Sep.2009, 21.Sep.2009, 05.Oct.2009, 19.Oct.2009, 02.Nov.2009, 16.Nov.2009, 30.Nov.2009, 07.Dec.2009
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
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Private Tuition
Lessons per week: 15  | Max. group size: 1
From 600 EURO per week
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.
Starting dates: 2009: Every Monday
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
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Culinary Traditions and Gastronomy
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 12
From 625 EURO per week (Based on the price of 2weeks)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price in EURO -- 1250 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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 during four afternoons. Duration 2 weeks.
Starting dates: 2009: Every Monday
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
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Italy Today - Language and Culture Course
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 12
From 325 EURO per week (Based on the price of 4weeks)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price in EURO -- 650 -- 1300 -- -- -- -- -- --
20 lessons Standard Course + 5 lessons of culture per week. Duration 2 or 4 weeks.
Starting dates: 2009: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 05.Jan.2009, 19.Jan.2009, 02.Feb.2009, 16.Feb.2009, 02.Mar.2009, 16.Mar.2009, 30.Mar.2009, 14.Apr.2009, 27.Apr.2009, 04.May.2009, 18.May.2009, 01.Jun.2009, 15.Jun.2009, 29.Jun.2009, 13.Jul.2009, 27.Jul.2009, 03.Aug.2009, 10.Aug.2009, 17.Aug.2009, 24.Aug.2009, 24.Aug.2009, 31.Aug.2009, 07.Sep.2009, 21.Sep.2009, 05.Oct.2009, 19.Oct.2009, 02.Nov.2009, 16.Nov.2009, 30.Nov.2009, 07.Dec.2009
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:30  - 14:00
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
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Art History
Lessons per week: 6  | Max. group size: 12
From 90 EURO per week (Based on the price of 2weeks)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price in EURO -- 180 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
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: Every Monday
Required minimum language level Elementary (A2)
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La Dolce Vita
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 12
From 390 EURO per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price in EURO 390 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
This course is specifically designed for mature students of any age. Duration: 1 week. 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 ‘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.
Starting dates: 2009: 18.May.2009, 15.Jun.2009, 07.Sep.2009
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
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Long Term Semester Course
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 12
From EURO per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price in EURO -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 115
Duration 24 weeks, rate 2760 euros.
Starting dates: 2009: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 05.Jan.2009, 19.Jan.2009, 02.Feb.2009, 16.Feb.2009, 02.Mar.2009, 16.Mar.2009, 30.Mar.2009, 14.Apr.2009, 27.Apr.2009, 04.May.2009, 18.May.2009, 01.Jun.2009, 15.Jun.2009, 29.Jun.2009, 13.Jul.2009, 27.Jul.2009, 03.Aug.2009, 10.Aug.2009, 17.Aug.2009, 24.Aug.2009, 24.Aug.2009, 31.Aug.2009, 07.Sep.2009, 21.Sep.2009, 05.Oct.2009, 19.Oct.2009, 02.Nov.2009, 16.Nov.2009, 30.Nov.2009, 07.Dec.2009
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
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Sabbatical year
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 12
From EURO per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price in EURO -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 105
Duration 48 weeks, rate 5040 euros
Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 05.Jan.2009, 19.Jan.2009, 02.Feb.2009, 16.Feb.2009, 02.Mar.2009, 16.Mar.2009, 30.Mar.2009, 14.Apr.2009, 27.Apr.2009, 04.May.2009, 18.May.2009, 01.Jun.2009, 15.Jun.2009, 29.Jun.2009, 13.Jul.2009, 27.Jul.2009, 03.Aug.2009, 10.Aug.2009, 17.Aug.2009, 24.Aug.2009, 24.Aug.2009, 31.Aug.2009, 07.Sep.2009, 21.Sep.2009, 05.Oct.2009, 19.Oct.2009, 02.Nov.2009, 16.Nov.2009, 30.Nov.2009, 07.Dec.2009
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
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Academic School Year
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 12
From EURO per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price in EURO -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 178.75
This is a 32 weeks programme for 5720 euros. It 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: 2009: 05.Jan.2009, 04.May.2009, 21.Sep.2009
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
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Intensive Plus-10
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 12
From 500 EURO per week (Based on the price of 4weeks)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price in EURO -- 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 4000 5000 6000 500
4 lessons Standard course + 2 private lessons per day.
Starting dates: 2009: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 05.Jan.2009, 19.Jan.2009, 02.Feb.2009, 16.Feb.2009, 02.Mar.2009, 16.Mar.2009, 30.Mar.2009, 14.Apr.2009, 27.Apr.2009, 04.May.2009, 18.May.2009, 01.Jun.2009, 15.Jun.2009, 29.Jun.2009, 13.Jul.2009, 27.Jul.2009, 03.Aug.2009, 10.Aug.2009, 17.Aug.2009, 24.Aug.2009, 24.Aug.2009, 31.Aug.2009, 07.Sep.2009, 21.Sep.2009, 05.Oct.2009, 19.Oct.2009, 02.Nov.2009, 16.Nov.2009, 30.Nov.2009, 07.Dec.2009
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:30  - 14:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
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Intensive Plus-5
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 12
From 325 EURO per week
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price in EURO 325 650 975 1300 1625 1950 2600 3250 3600 325
4 lessons Standard course + 1 private lesson per day.
Starting dates: 2009: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 05.Jan.2009, 19.Jan.2009, 02.Feb.2009, 16.Feb.2009, 02.Mar.2009, 16.Mar.2009, 30.Mar.2009, 14.Apr.2009, 27.Apr.2009, 04.May.2009, 18.May.2009, 01.Jun.2009, 15.Jun.2009, 29.Jun.2009, 13.Jul.2009, 27.Jul.2009, 03.Aug.2009, 10.Aug.2009, 17.Aug.2009, 24.Aug.2009, 24.Aug.2009, 31.Aug.2009, 07.Sep.2009, 21.Sep.2009, 05.Oct.2009, 19.Oct.2009, 02.Nov.2009, 16.Nov.2009, 30.Nov.2009, 07.Dec.2009
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:30  - 14:00
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
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Professional
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 12
From 550 EURO per week (Based on the price of 4weeks)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price in EURO -- 1100 1650 2200 2750 3300 4400 5500 6600 550
4 lessons Standard Course + 2 private lessons in the selected professional field per day. Minimum duration 2 weeks.
Starting dates: 2009: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 05.Jan.2009, 19.Jan.2009, 02.Feb.2009, 16.Feb.2009, 02.Mar.2009, 16.Mar.2009, 30.Mar.2009, 14.Apr.2009, 27.Apr.2009, 04.May.2009, 18.May.2009, 01.Jun.2009, 15.Jun.2009, 29.Jun.2009, 13.Jul.2009, 27.Jul.2009, 03.Aug.2009, 10.Aug.2009, 17.Aug.2009, 24.Aug.2009, 24.Aug.2009, 31.Aug.2009, 07.Sep.2009, 21.Sep.2009, 05.Oct.2009, 19.Oct.2009, 02.Nov.2009, 16.Nov.2009, 30.Nov.2009, 07.Dec.2009
General course schedule Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Afternoon: 12:30  - 14:00
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
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Diploma Firenze, DELI-AIL
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 12
From 291 EURO per week (Based on the price of 4weeks)
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price in EURO -- -- -- 1165 -- -- -- -- -- --
20 lessons Standard Course + 10 lessons examination preparation per week. The course price includes the exam fees. Examination dates: 27.03, 26.06, 18.09, 11.12. Fixed duration 4 weeks.
Starting dates: 2009: 02.Mar.2009, 01.Jun.2009, 24.Aug.2009, 16.Dec.2009
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 2009 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01.Jan.2009, 06.Jan.2009, 12.Apr.2009, 13.Apr.2009, 25.Apr.2009, 01.May.2009, 02.Jun.2009, 15.Aug.2009, 01.Nov.2009, 08.Dec.2009, 25.Dec.2009, 26.Dec.2009, 02.Jan.2009, 21.Dec.2009, 22.Dec.2009, 23.Dec.2009, 24.Dec.2009, 28.Dec.2009, 29.Dec.2009, 30.Dec.2009, 31.Dec.2009
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): German, Italian, French, English
Languages taught at the school: Italian
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).
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4. Accommodation

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Apartment
Single room, No meals  | Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 165 EURO per week
  Weekly rate Monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price in EURO 165 635 100
Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 23 EURO
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Homestay
Single room, Half board  | Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 247 EURO per week
  Weekly rate Monthly rate
Price in EURO 247 953
Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport
Includes: Weekly cleaning, Half board, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 35 EURO
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Apartment
Double room, No meals  | Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 124 EURO per week
  Weekly rate Monthly rate Deposit (refundable)*
Price in EURO 124 477 100
Distance from school: 15 minutes walking
Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
Price extra night: 18 EURO
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Homestay
Double room, Half board  | Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 207 EURO per week
  Weekly rate Monthly rate
Price in EURO 207 797
Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport
Includes: Weekly cleaning, Half board, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
No extra nights bookable.
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Homestay
Double room, Breakfast  | Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 124 EURO per week
  Weekly rate Monthly rate
Price in EURO 124 477
Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport
Includes: Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
Price extra night: 18 EURO
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Homestay
Single room, Breakfast  | Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 165 EURO per week
  Weekly rate Monthly rate
Price in EURO 165 635
Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport
Includes: Weekly cleaning, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 23 EURO
 
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Hostel Shared room (multiple beds)
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From 126 EURO per week .

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 170 EURO (one way)
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5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities: activity possible course possible organized by school distance from school
Dancing      
Golf      
Horse riding     15 km
Mountainbiking      
Music      
Tennis      
Volleyball      
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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6. Reviews

No. of reviews: 22
Overall rating 4.4/5.0  (Details)
City 4.6/5.0 
Organisation 4.5/5.0 
Facilities 3.5/5.0 
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 (appartment) 4.6/5.0 
Other 4.2/5.0 
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Prices include: Language level placement before arrival, Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, For adult courses: a minimun of one free organized leisure activity per week, Internet access and use of school computers, organized activities
Course material: Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
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