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Florence |
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Centuries of history and art have left Florence with a unique
heritage in the world. While the city carefully maintains its
Renaissance architecture, it is not locked in time. Florence
pulses with life from scurrying students in the university quarter
to businessmen whizzing by on Vespas. Visitors from all over
the world flock to this elegant city to breathe in its charming
atmosphere. Florence has one of the highest concentrations of
art masterpieces in the world, from the David to the Duomo.
However, it is in its narrow streets, boulevards, gardens, and
squares where the city offers its greatest "art."
Here you will find the palaces, fountains, churches and markets
that define everyday life in Florence, making every footstep
an enchanting experience!
Florence is located in the center of Tuscany, a region characterized
by magnificent cities of art such as Siena, Arezzo, Lucca, and
Pisa and incredible landscapes like Chianti, Maremma, Alpi Apuane,
and the islands of the archipelago. In addition, Florence is
an ideal city in which to learn Italian. It was home to Dante
Alighieri, known as the father of Italian language. In 1321
he wrote The Divine Comedy in "volgare"—the
language based on the Florentine dialect which would eventually
become
modern Italian.
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Three Good Reasons
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Florence is a great place to learn
Italian. The standard Italian language was originally
created from the Florentine dialect “volgare.” |
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Italy has an enchanting culture–the
food, the art, the history, the fashion–so
the school has developed an impressive activities
program to incorporate this culture into your language
course. |
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Florence is located in the heart
of Tuscany, one of the most beautiful regions of
Italy, where rolling hills meet gorgeous sandy beaches. |
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Florence Weather |
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Autumn (Sept.-Nov.) in Florence is a
great time to visit, when the average temperatures are
42°F–80°F (6°C-27°C) and the main
olive harvest takes place throughout Tuscany. Winter (Dec.-Feb.)
can be chilly and wet with average temperatures of 35°F–54°F
(2°C-12°C). Spring (March-May) arrives soon though
and average temperatures range from 41°F–74°F
(5°C-23°C). Summer (June-Aug.) can be hot and
humid with average temperatures of 59°F–88°F
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Florence |
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Our school in Florence offers international students the opportunity
to study Italian in a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. Centrally
located just minutes from the main train station, the school
occupies the 6th and 7th floors of a typical Italian-style building.
The rooftop patio provides stunning views of Florence including
vistas of the beautiful Duomo and the rolling hills of Tuscany.
With 8 bright and spacious classrooms, a computer lab, social
rooms, high-speed internet, and a quality staff, the Florence
school is an ideal place to learn Italian.
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Highlights |
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Location: Centrally located near the main train station, just
a short 10-minute walk to the cathedral square and
the heart of the city. |
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Facilities: 8 bright, comfortable classrooms · high-speed
Internet access · patio and rooftop terrace
· great views of Florence. |
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Group Class Size: Maximum 10 students. |
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Student Body: 65% of students are from Europe (30% from Germany),
25% are from the USA & Canada, and 10% are from
Asia and Eastern Europe. 23% of students are age
16-20, 34% are 21-25, 14% are 26-30, 12% are 31-40,
and 17% are 40+. |
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Florence |
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Activities and Excursions |
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Galleria degli uffizi
The most important art collection in Italy and one of the richest in the world is usually heralded by the burr of foreign tongues as queues of tourists snake across the courtyard. Located in Vasari's majestic Uffizi Palace, it houses the Medici art collection bequeathed to Florence in 1737, on the condition that it never leaves the city. |
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Piazza del duomo (cathedral square):
Brunelleschi's gravity-defying dome dominates the Florence skyline and defines the city. The double-skinned dome that sits atop the city's candy-coloured Duomo (cathedral) was an architectural breakthrough, since Brunelleschi invented an entirely new way of counteracting the weight of the dome, thus building the largest self-supporting dome since classical times. |
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Santa maria novella
The zebra-striped façade of Santa Maria Novella, completed by Leon Battista Alberti in 1470, is the starting point of many visitors' tour of Florence. Situated near the city's train station to which it lends its name, the graceful scrolls, Gothic arches and classical pediments combine to form one of Florence's most dramatic façades. Alongside Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella - home to the Dominican order - was the most important church in the city. |
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Museo di san marco:
Rebuilt at the behest of Cosimo de Medici, this Dominican convent was home to Fra Angelico, as well as the fanatical Girolamo Savonarola. Savonarola famously preached damnation upon the Florentines and exhorted them to burn their books and paintings on the Bonfire of the Vanities. |
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Galleria dell'accademia
While Florence offers a panoply of artworks, most people associate the city with just one masterpiece, Michelangelo's David. The huge statue occupies pride of place in the city's Accademia Gallery, dwarfing the multitude of chattering tourists who stand in awe before him.
The statue was carved from one block of marble in 1502 when the artist was just 29 years old. Its exaggerated size and musculature is a symbol of the new-born Republic that briefly cast out the Medici - the city's 'Goliath'. |
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Florence |
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Italian
& Cooking
Experience
the flavors of Florence first-hand and learn how
to recreate them at home! Combine two, three or
four weeks of cooking class with 20 Italian lessons.
You will participate in eight cooking classes, including
Tuscan Cuisine, Regional Cuisine, Baking and Pastry,
and Italian Wines. All classes are conducted in
Italian and no cooking experience (or skill!) is
necessary.
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Italian
& Arts, Design, and Photography
What better place to learn
art and design than Italy? Study Fashion Design,
Accessory Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design,
Classic and Digital Photography, or Painting, all
while improving your Italian. For four weeks, you’ll
spend 20 hours a week studying the Italian language,
and 10 hours a week learning about the fine arts.
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Italian
& Art History
Spend
four weeks exploring the Florentine Renaissance
with frequent visits to local museums to see Italian
art at its finest. In addition to the morning language
classes, you’ll enjoy six art lessons per
week. The art class is taught entirely in Italian.
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Private
Courses
Other
special courses in Florence are available as one-on-one
training and prepare students for the special requirements
of a particular topic. The main language goals of
these courses are to gain subject-specific vocabulary,
confident language skills, precise formulation of
ideas and sentences, and fluency in speech.
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Students
are encouraged to fine-tune the content of the course
with their teachers so that it fully meets their
needs. Popular choices for special courses have
been the following:
 Business
Tourism |
Medicine
Law |
Journalism
Architecture |
Culinary Arts
And more... |
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Florence |
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| Christine Pascazio |
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was an absolute dream; I loved being immersed in the renaissance
city known for its priceless works of art in the many
museums, churches, and buildings. I was in complete awe
each morning as I walked to school and took in all the
wonderful sights and sounds from such an enigmatic and
inspiring city. You will not only learn the language,
but you will take away a highly memorable experience with
you. The school was fabulous, it was in a great part of
the city, had spacious classrooms and a fantastic balcony
where everyone could socialize after class. The lessons
were organized and concise." |
| Caitlin Savage |
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"I had
the trip of a life time. Nothing could have prepared me
for what I would experience. There's nothing like Europe,
I enjoyed every minute of it. I made memories that will
last a life time and discovered a new part of myself.
I recommend it to everyone.
The staff was great and I really got a grasp on the Italian
language. I like how they make beginner classes and more
advanced classes. They were great about telling you about
the city as well.
I liked the school and the lovely terrace. I also liked
how there are students from around the world and you get
to see so many cultures. If you ever get the chance go!
It's definitely worth the money and it might seem like
a lot but it's worth every penny." |
| Agnes Leaming |
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and now that I am home and continuing to learn Italian,
it surprised me how much I absorbed during the two weeks
I attended classes in Florence. The teaching staff was
incredible. They made the entire experience a pleasure.
They were quite patient with this old brain. We were able
to get accommodations quite close to the school, so the
location of the school was great. The classes and instructions
were more than adequate and the students and staff made
the entire experience so great. I will remember for a
long time. Future Advice: Be flexible, don't over pack
and just do as the Italians do. Listen to all your classmates..." |
| Paula Sawicki |
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| "My experience in Florence
was amazing. Not only did I learn the language (in the
school but also by trying to communicate with the locals),
I also learned a lot about my self. I met many wonderful
people from all sorts of backgrounds and cultures. I would
recommend this experience to everyone and I am already
planning on doing it again." |
| Brian Ponikvar |
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| "I had a great experience.
Speaking it in class and in town made me more confident
in what I already knew. I also met a number of great people
from all over the world. In fact, the school is a great
way to come to Italy if you don't have someone to travel
with and would like to learn about the culture and language
and make a lot of new friends." |
Robert Hillseth
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what I needed. While it was difficult at first as everything
was in Italian, the instructors were sensitive to each
student and made the effort to get everyone to understand.
Tip: Come to class prepared with dictionary. Plan to get
together with your fellow students after class." |
| Lisa Storm |
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| "What I liked most
was the way in which the lessons were planned at the school.
The lessons are entirely different to the ones we had
at school. There is an emphasis on communication and an
active participation during the classes where there is
a great deal of opportunity to speak (in Italian of course)
and to learn Italian, as one thinks and speaks in Italian
all the time. We were a very nice group and we helped
each other out and did a lot together. The school gave
me the means to learn a lot in a short period and also
to have fun just as I had wished." |
Ashley Latal
USA |
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to meet international students in a comfortable environment
to be immersed in the language. My interest in language
learning has increased." |
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Florence |
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
N/A |
$548.00 |
$768.00 |
$984.00 |
$244.00 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$380.00 |
$760.00 |
$1140.00 |
$1520.00 |
$380.00 |
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| Course |
1 week |
2 weeks |
3 weeks |
4 weeks |
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Host Family |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
N/A |
$1452 |
$2035 |
$2608 |
$647 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$1117 |
$1664 |
$2407 |
$3144 |
$783 |
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Shared Apartment |
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| Group (20hrs/wk) |
N/A |
$1298 |
$1804 |
$2311 |
$592 |
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| Group + (20hrs/grp/wk + 10hrs/priv/wk) |
$1051 |
$1510 |
$2176 |
$2847 |
$728 |
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| Notes |
 Price includes books/materials.
LOW SEASON DISCOUNT: $70.00 per week, valid for Jan 4 - Mar 20 & Oct 17 - early 2011
MID SEASON DISCOUNT: $30.00 per week, valid for Mar 21 - July 3 & Aug 29 - Oct 16
Lessons are 45 minutes each.
Pick up from airport or train station: $170
Additional $150 fee for course booked with no accommodations.
*Group+ is 30 Group lessons per week
*Group is not available for one week only
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