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.
For Siena city map with location of school click hereEvents 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.
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.
Click here for a detailed Siena city guideFacilities
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
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| 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 % |
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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||
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| 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). |
All prices in EURO (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel (dormitory) From 126 EURO week | ||||
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| 2 Apartment // Single room | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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. |
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| 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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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| 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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Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, Siena, Italy
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