Scuola Lorenzo de Medici, Florence, Italy
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General Information on Scuola Lorenzo de Medici
The language school Scuola Lorenzo de Medici was founded in Florence, Italy in 1973. The school is situated in the San Lorenzo quarter in the heart of the old part of the city, just a few steps away from the Medici chapels and the famous central market area.
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Housed in a former convent dating back to the medieval period (the adjacent thirteenth century church is integrated into the complex).
Today the school provides a wide range of modern conveniences such as a cafeteria, attractive court yard garden, a library, a computer room with 30 computers at students' disposal, air conditioning.
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Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Florence. It takes 15 minutes by bus to school.
2.1. Language School Scuola Lorenzo de Medici in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 200 Adult courses throughout the year: 300 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 7 throughout the year: 7 | |
| Italian teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 25 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 18 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 5 % Germany 8 % England 4 % France 1 % Holland 2 % | Japan 6 % Switzerland 2 % Spain 15 % USA 23 % |
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Show details of all courses | Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 320 | 450 | 580 | 690 | 800 | 1020 | 1240 | 1460 | 110 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 31.May.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | 320 | -- | -- | 640 | -- | 960 | 80 |
| This course should be booked in blocks of 4 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 31.May.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:45 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 680 | 990 | 1300 | 1610 | 1920 | 2540 | 3160 | 3620 | 310 |
| Minimum duration: 2 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 31.May.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 Afternoon: 13:00 - 13:50 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | 580 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 4 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 26.Apr.2010, 02.Nov.2010 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | 580 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Fixed duration: 4 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 26.Apr.2010, 02.Nov.2010 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by Scuola Lorenzo de Medici, Florence 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): | 50 minutes |
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School's administrative fee: | 50.00 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: | CILS, CELI |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 06.Jan.2010, 04.Apr.2010, 05.Apr.2010, 25.Apr.2010, 01.May.2010, 29.Jun.2010, 15.Aug.2010, 01.Nov.2010, 08.Dec.2010, 24.Dec.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 26.Dec.2010, 24.May.2010, 25.May.2010, 26.May.2010, 27.May.2010, 28.May.2010, 24.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 30.Jun.2010, 01.Jul.2010, 02.Jul.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 31.Aug.2010, 01.Sep.2010, 02.Sep.2010, 03.Sep.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Italian, Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | The school also offers: Two-to-one semi-individual lessons per hour € 60,00 (the cost for each student is € 30,00: same level of Italian language knowledge required). |
Show details of all accommodations | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* |
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| Price in EURO | 210 | -- | -- | -- | 210 | 150 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price from 27 euro to 30 euro per day. To facilitate housing requests, the school recommends students apply as soon as possible. The security deposit will be refunded at the end of the term if there are no damages caused by the student’s negligence. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* |
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| Price in EURO | 280 | -- | -- | -- | 280 | 150 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price from 37 euro to 40 euro per day. To facilitate housing requests, the school recommends students apply as soon as possible. The security deposit will be refunded at the end of the term if there are no damages caused by the student’s negligence. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* |
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| Price in EURO | 189 | -- | -- | 700 | -- | 150 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday From 400 euro to 700 euro per month. For shorter stays: from 25 euro to 27 euro euro per day. The security deposit will be refunded at the end of the term if there are no damages caused by the student’s negligence. Includes: TV, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 27 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
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| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Aeroporto Amerigo Vespucci: for 60 EURO (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 1 km | |||
| Golf | 15 km | |||
| Horse riding | 20 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 0 km | |||
| Music | 0 km | |||
| Skiing | 200 km | |||
| Squash | 5 km | |||
| Tennis | 3 km | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Scuola Lorenzo de Medici: | Dinner, sport events, parties, field trips, art tours, lectures. | |||
| No. of reviews: | 14 |
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| Overall rating | 4.2/5.0 (Details) |
| City | 4.5/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.4/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.9/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.9/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.3/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.0/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 5.0/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.5/5.0 |
| Other | 4.0/5.0 |
| To see the detailed reviews of former language study participants for Scuola Lorenzo de Medici, Florence click here | |
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