Florence is one of the major cities in Italy and is located in the north-central part of the country. Not only is Florence well known as the capital of Renaissance, but it is also the place where modern Italian language was born. ABC de’ Conti is situated in the very heart of the city’s historical center. The school building, conveniently located between the Duomo and St. Lorenzo church is a lovely structure that has stood in this spot since the 15th century, and this is where ABC de’ Conti classes are held language lessons employ the Direct Method, in which the target language is used in class, placing equal importance on conversation, grammar, composition, and listening. The teachers are all native Italians rich in teaching experience. The course is designed to provide students with a basis to communicate effectively in Italian in everyday, real life situations.
You can go Christmas shopping, do groceries in supermarket, visit market, using Italian that you have learned in the class…probably you can get some extra something! As you will learn Italian language while you live in Italy, you will acquire Italian skills even in a short period, and make your stay much more interesting.
Course & Price
◆ Italian language
1 week intensive course: 920 Euro[A] Dec. 7 (Sun), 2014 – Dec. 13 (Sat), 2014
[B] Dec. 14 (Sun), 2014 – Dec. 20 (Sat), 2014
2-week intensive course: 1,220 Euro
[C] Dec. 7 (Sun), 2014 – Dec. 20 (Sat), 2014
◆ Italian Language & Art History
This course offers you an opportunity to learn about Italian art while studying Italian language. You can obtain more knowledge in Italian art, and a series of Art visits by art-professional instructors surely is the best way to learn both Italian language and culture at the same time!1 week intensive course: 2,020 Euro
[A] Dec. 7 (Sun), 2014 – Dec. 13 (Sat), 2014
[B] Dec. 14 (Sun), 2014 – Dec. 20 (Sat), 2014
2-week intensive course: 2,920 Euro
[C] Dec. 7 (Sun), 2014 – Dec. 20 (Sat), 2014
Sample Schedule
| Day | 1 week course [A][B] | 2-week course [C] | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 7 | Sun. | [A]: Arrival in Florence | [C]: Arrival in Florence |
| Dec. 8 | Mon. | Orientation, Food Market Visit, Lesson | Orientation, Food Market Visit, Lesson |
| Dec. 9 | Tue. | Lessons | Lessons |
| Dec. 10 | Wed. | AM:Lesson PM:Cultural visit (Santa Croce Christmas market) | AM:Lesson PM:Cultural visit (Santa Croce Christmas market) |
| Dec. 11 | Thu. | Lessons | Lessons |
| Dec. 12 | Fri. | AM:Cultural visit (Montecatini Christmas market) PM:Pizza Lesson | AM:Cultural visit (Montecatini Christmas market) PM:Pizza Lesson |
| Dec. 13 | Sat. | [A]: Check out, Return Home | Free time |
| Dec. 14 | Sun. | [B]: Arrival in Florence | Free time |
| Dec. 15 | Mon. | Orientation, Food Market Visit, Lesson | Lessons |
| Dec. 16 | Tue. | Lessons | Lessons |
| Dec. 17 | Wed. | Cultural Visit (Agriturismo) | Cultural Visit (Agriturismo) |
| Dec. 18 | Thu. | Lessons | Lessons |
| Dec. 19 | Fri. | AM:Cultural visit (Santa Croce Christmas market) PM:Pizza Lesson(Calzone) | AM:Cultural visit (Santa Croce Christmas market) PM:Pizza Lesson(Calzone) |
| Dec. 20 | Sat. | [B]: Check out, Return Home | [C]: Check out, Return Home |
| You can stay up to 4 weeks. Please refer to the right for additional charge* |
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*The course schedule is subject to change without prior notice due to the school or the professor’s problem. Please check the final schedule. For further details, please consult Accademia
- Enrollment Fee
- Italian language: Small group lesson…15 lessons/week（2～8 students） or Group lesson … 20 lessons/week（9〜15 students）
1 lesson = 45 minutes - Art History: 16 hours/week (22 lessons/week) with instructor + entrance fee of museum x4 times/week
1 lesson = 45 minutes - 2 Cultural visits/week (Dec. 10 Santa Croce Christmas market / Dec. 12 Montecatini Christmas market / Dec. 17 Agriturismo / Dec. 19 Santa Croce Christmas market)
- 1 Pizza lesson/week (1st week Pizza/ 2nd week Calzone)
- Welcome kit (City guide map, Pen, Notebook, File holder, and Buss pass)
- Welcome Lunch
- Accommodation (twin/triple room in a shared apartment)*
- Heating cost
* Additional accommodation period:
1 week: 300 Euro for twin/triple, 400 Euro for single room
2 week: 380 Euro for twin/triple, 520 Euro for single
3 week: 450 Euro for twin/triple, 620 Euro for single
4 week: 500 Euro for twin/triple, 700 Euro for single
Not Included
- Flight tickets,
- Transportation cost not related to the lessons
- Personal allowance (telephone calls, souvenirs, etc.)
Example of Accommodation
