Scuola Lorenzo de Medici, Florence, Italy


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General Information on Florence

Florence, a city in the heart of Tuscany, is known as the capital of the Renaissance.Tthe city is one of Italy's most atmospheric and pleasant, with striking buildings, formidable galleries and treasure filled churches attest to the city´s cultural and historical heritage. The famous and vibrant Ponte Vecchio connects the historical and busy part of the city with the quiet part on the other side of the river Arno.

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Cost of living in Italy

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2. Language School  Scuola Lorenzo de Medici, Florence

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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Facilities

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.



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
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: 16 years
Student nationalities: Brazil 5 %
England 4 %
France 1 %
Holland 2 %
Japan 6 %
Switzerland 2 %
Spain 15 %
USA 23 %

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 190 320 450 580 690 800 1020 1240 1460 110
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 30.Jun, 28.Jul, 08.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec
Standard Course times Morning: 9:00  - 12:40
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
2
Language, Art & Culture  / Lessons per week: 40  / Max. group size: 1
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 1710 3420 5130 6840 8550 10260 13680 17100 20520 1710
Comment 8 lessons per day including Italian language lessons, field trips & lunch with teacher.
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
3
Individual 2  / Lessons per week: 30  / Max. group size: 1
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 1090 2180 3270 4360 5450 6540 8720 10900 13080 1090
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
4
Individual 1  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 1
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 720 1440 2160 2880 3600 4320 5760 7200 8640 720
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
5
Individual 3  / Lessons per week: 40  / Max. group size: 1
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 1460 2920 4380 5840 7300 8760 11680 14600 17520 1460
Comment ?
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
6
Standard + Individual (20+5)  / Lessons per week: 25  / Max. group size: 1
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO 345 630 915 1200 1465 1730 2260 2790 3320 265
Dates Starting dates: Every Monday
Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 30.Jun, 28.Jul, 08.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec
Required minimum language level Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required
7
Teacher Training  / Lessons per week: 25  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- 490 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Dates Starting dates: 07.Jan, 18.Jan, 24.Nov, 05.Dec
Required minimum language level Upper intermediate (B2)
8
Certification Exam Preparation Course CILS 3/CELI4  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- 580 -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment Fixed duration: 4 weeks.
Dates Starting dates: 24.Apr, 23.May, 03.Nov, 28.Nov
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
9
Certification Exam Preparation Course CILS 2/CELI3  / Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 12
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 [+]
Price EURO -- -- -- 580 -- -- -- -- -- --
Comment Fixed duration: 4 weeks.
Dates Starting dates: 24.Apr, 23.May, 03.Nov, 28.Nov
Required minimum language level Lower intermediate (B1)
Lesson duration (minutes): 50 minutes
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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.
Inscription fee: 50.00  EURO
Individual classes: Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 37 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 at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, tuition
Course material: Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 30 EURO.
Exams offered: CILS, CELI
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 23.Jun, 24.Jun, 25.Jun, 26.Jun, 27.Jun, 25.Aug, 26.Aug, 27.Aug, 28.Aug, 29.Aug, 01.Sep, 02.Sep, 03.Sep, 04.Sep, 05.Sep
Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): Italian, Spanish, English
Languages taught at the school: Italian
Comments on the school: The school also offers:
Italy, Cuisine and Wines - 12 lessons/ month - 280 Euros.

4. Accommodation

All prices in EURO (convert currency)

1
Hostel (dormitory) From 91 EURO week
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2
Homestay // breakfast, single room
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO 210 840
Comment .
Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 30 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
3
Homestay // breakfast, double room
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO 175 700
Comment .
Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
Price extra night: 25 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
4
Homestay // half board, single room
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO 280 1120
Comment .
Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
Price extra night: 40 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
5
Homestay // half board, double room
Minimum stay in weeks: 1   Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO 245 980
Comment .
Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
Price extra night: 35 EURO
Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price.
6
Shared Flat // Single room
Minimum stay in weeks: 2   Distance from school: 20 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO -- 550
Comment Price range: 400-700 euro. Utilities are not included..
Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Single room.
No extra nights bookable.
7
Shared Flat, Double room
Minimum stay in weeks: 2   Distance from school: 20 minutes walking
Accommodation weekly rate monthly rate
Price EURO -- 450
Comment Price range: 320-550 euro. Utilities are not included..
Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom.
Room Occupancy: Double room.
No extra nights bookable.
* if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation
Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? yes
Single room on request
Optional airport transfer: yes, for 60 EURO (one way)
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5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities: activity possible course possible organized by school distance from school
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
Other leisure options:
Examples of social activities
organised by Scuola Lorenzo de Medici:
Dinner, sport events, parties, field trips, art tours, lectures.

6. Evaluation

No. of evaluations: 10
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