Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, Siena, Italy

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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. The school is located in Via del Paradiso 16, 53100 Siena (Italy).

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.

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
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 10
200 € per week

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4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 02.Jan.2012, 16.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 13.Feb.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 16.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 14.May.2012, 28.May.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 06.Aug.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 29.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 26.Nov.2012, 10.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

2

Long Term CSN Course (for Swedish students)
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 10
217 € per week (Based on the price of 13 weeks)

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Price in €	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	2820	--
This course is reserved only for Swedish students with CSN study grants or loans. Duration 13 weeks. Price includes accommodation in double room, shared apartment, 90 nights.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 02.Jan.2012, 16.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 13.Feb.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 16.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 14.May.2012, 28.May.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 06.Aug.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 29.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 26.Nov.2012, 10.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

3

Private Tuition
Lessons per week: 15  | Max. group size: 1
600 € per week

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Supplement for lunch with the teacher: 70 Euros per day. Private lessons during the week of Christmas and New Year only on request.Price reduction for two-to-one and three-to-one courses.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

4

Culinary Traditions and Gastronomy
Lessons per week: 32  | Max. group size: 10
750 € per week

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Price in €	750	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
This is a course for professionals as well as for gourmet food lovers. The course consists of four morning lessons in a Standard language class, each day and topics of Gastronomy, each afternoon. Gastronomy topics can include: history of food and cuisine, cultural characteristics of Tuscan cooking; Lessons on the “DOP” and “IGP” protected regional foods; Extra Virgin Olive Oil: recognizing products, understanding the oil-making process and taste-testing for qualities and defects; Wine and Pecorino cheese tastings; Chef demonstration in a well-known restaurant: from medieval times to today. Duration 1 week. Price for 1 participant: 750 Euro. Price for 2 participants: 550 Euro per person. Price for 3 to 10 participants: 450 Euro per person.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Required minimum language level	Lower intermediate (B1)

5

Italy Today - Language and Culture Course
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 10
355 € per week (Based on the price of 4 weeks)

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Price in €	--	710	--	1420	--	--	--	--	--	--
20 lessons Standard Course + 5 lessons of culture per week. Duration 2 or 4 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)

6

Art History
Lessons per week: 6  | Max. group size: 10
105 € per week (Based on the price of 2 weeks)

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Price in €	--	210	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Minimum 3 participants. Students will approach mostly classical art and artists of the Italian culture and in particular fine examples they can find in Tuscany and that are still nowadays part of the local background. The course includes on-site guided visits. Fixed duration: 2 weeks.
Starting dates	Every Monday .
Required minimum language level	Lower intermediate (B1)

7

La Dolce Vita
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 10
395 € per week

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Price in €	395	795	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
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 afternoon. Activities can include: guided city tour and local aperitif in the Campo square, visit to the Duomo, excursion to the Spa, visit to the fountains of Siena, Pecorino cheese tasting, a weekend excursion, introduction to Tuscan cuisine, guided tour to the gothic town hall, wine tasting and dinner in a renowned local restaurant.
Starting dates	2012: 30.Apr.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 01.Oct.2012. Course not available: 01.Jan.2012 - 27.Apr.2012, 14.May.2012 - 15.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012 - 28.Sep.2012, 15.Oct.2012 - 31.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

8

Long Term Semester Course
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 10
120 € per week (Based on the price of 24 weeks)

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	8	10	24	[+]
Price in €	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	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: 02.Jan.2012, 16.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 13.Feb.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 16.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 14.May.2012, 28.May.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 06.Aug.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 29.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 26.Nov.2012, 10.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

9

Sabbatical year
Lessons per week: 20  | Max. group size: 10
110 € per week (Based on the price of 48 weeks)

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Price in €	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	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: 02.Jan.2012, 16.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 13.Feb.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 16.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 14.May.2012, 28.May.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 06.Aug.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 29.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 26.Nov.2012, 10.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 12:15
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

10

Intensive Plus-10
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 10
570 € per week

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Price in €	570	1060	1590	2120	2500	3000	4000	5000	5880	490
4 lessons Standard course + 2 private lessons per day.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 02.Jan.2012, 16.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 13.Feb.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 16.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 14.May.2012, 28.May.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 06.Aug.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 29.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 26.Nov.2012, 10.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 12:15 Afternoon: 12:30  - 14:00
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

11

Intensive Plus-5
Lessons per week: 25  | Max. group size: 10
395 € per week

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Price in €	395	710	1065	1420	1625	1950	2600	3250	3780	315
4 lessons Standard course + 1 private lesson per day.
Starting dates	Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 02.Jan.2012, 16.Jan.2012, 30.Jan.2012, 13.Feb.2012, 27.Feb.2012, 05.Mar.2012, 19.Mar.2012, 02.Apr.2012, 16.Apr.2012, 30.Apr.2012, 14.May.2012, 28.May.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 18.Jun.2012, 02.Jul.2012, 16.Jul.2012, 30.Jul.2012, 06.Aug.2012, 20.Aug.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 17.Sep.2012, 01.Oct.2012, 15.Oct.2012, 29.Oct.2012, 12.Nov.2012, 26.Nov.2012, 10.Dec.2012
General course schedule	Morning: 9:00  - 12:15 Afternoon: 12:30  - 14:15
Required minimum language level	Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required

12

Professional
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 10
580 € per week (Based on the price of 4 weeks)

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Price in €	--	1160	1740	2320	2750	3300	4400	5500	6480	540
4 lessons Standard Course + 2 private lessons in the selected professional field per day. Possible areas of specialization for private lessons include: Business Correspondence, Business Italian, Italian for Banking, Italian for Law, Italian for the Hotel Industry, The Language of Wine & Food, The Language of Tourism, Italian for Flight Attendants, Italian for Health Care, The Language of Fashion, The Language of Architecture, Italian Literature, Italian Cinema, The Language of the Libretti/Opera, The History & Language of Theatre. 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)

13

Diploma Firenze, DELI-AIL
Lessons per week: 30  | Max. group size: 10
336 € per week (Based on the price of 4 weeks)

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Price in €	--	--	--	1345	--	--	--	--	--	--
20 lessons Standard Course + 10 lessons examination preparation per week. The course price includes the exam fees. Examination dates: 30.03, 29.06, 28.09, 07.12 Fixed duration 4 weeks.
Starting dates	2012: 05.Mar.2012, 04.Jun.2012, 03.Sep.2012, 12.Nov.2012. Course not available: 01.Jan.2012 - 02.Mar.2012, 01.Apr.2012 - 02.Jun.2012, 01.Jul.2012 - 01.Sep.2012, 30.Sep.2012 - 10.Nov.2012, 09.Dec.2012 - 31.Dec.2012
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  €
Individual classes:	Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 40 €. 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:	DELI-AIL ,  Florence AIL Diplomas
Average examination results:	100% at DELI-AIL see above at Florence AIL Diplomas
Language school closed:	In 2012 (including national and regional bank holidays): 06.Jan.2012, 09.Apr.2012, 25.Apr.2012, 01.May.2012, 15.Aug.2012, 01.Nov.2012, 22.Dec.2012 - 31.Dec.2012
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 Two-to-One (50 euros/lesson) and Three-to-One (60 euros/lesson).

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1

Apartment
Single room, No meals
192 € per week

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Price in €	192	279.5	430	589.5	150	100
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Prices vary depending on availability. Prices listed are MAXIMUM prices. Extra night for one week bookings: 32 Euro. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 21.5 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Homestay
Single room, Half board
276 € per week

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Price in €	276	461.5	710	958.5	248.5
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Prices vary depending on availability. Prices listed are MAXIMUM prices. Extra night for one week bookings: 46 Euro. Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 35.5 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Homestay
Double room, Half board
228 € per week

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Price in €	228	396.5	610	823.5	213.5
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Prices vary depending on availability. Prices listed are MAXIMUM prices. If your course is a minimum of two-weeks, we offer you the possibility to come together with your friend and take a double room, provided by our school, even if the accompanying person does not take a language course. For bookings of only one week: Double rooms can only be booked by two participants travelling together and both taking a course. Extra night for one week bookings: 38 Euro Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable.

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Homestay
Double room, Breakfast
156 € per week

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Price in €	156	240.5	370	499.5	129.5
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Prices vary depending on availability. Prices listed are MAXIMUM prices. If your course is a minimum of two-weeks, we offer you the possibility to come together with your friend and take a double room, provided by our school, even if the accompanying person does not take a language course. For bookings of only one week: Double rooms can only be booked by two participants travelling together and both taking a course. Extra night for one week bookings: 26 Euro Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 18.5 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
204 € per week

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Price in €	204	305.5	470	634.5	164.5
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Prices vary depending on availability. Prices listed are MAXIMUM prices. Extra night for one week bookings: 34 Euro Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 23.5 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

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Apartment
Double room, No meals
144 € per week

weeks	1	2	3	4	[+]	Deposit (refundable)*
Price in €	144	214.5	330	445.5	115.5	100
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Prices vary depending on availability. Prices listed are MAXIMUM prices. If your course is a minimum of two-weeks, we offer you the possibility to come together with your friend and take a double room, provided by our school, even if the accompanying person does not take a language course. For bookings of only one week: Double rooms can only be booked by two participants travelling together and both taking a course. Extra night for one week bookings: 24 Euro. Distance from school: 15 minutes walking Includes: Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 16.5 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.

 

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Hostel Shared room (multiple beds)
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126 € per week

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 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 200 € (one way) Pisa Airport Galileo Galilei: for 240 € (one way) Stazione di Siena, Bus Terminal: for 45 € (one way) Taxi costs about 10 € to the city center

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