Summer Course
Learn, discover and enjoy the Italian summer!
COURSE DURATIONS
- 2 weeks
- 4 weeks
- 6 weeks
- 8 weeks
- 12 weeks
START DATES
- 2023
- May 7・May 21
- Jun 4・Jun 18
- Jul 2・Jul 16・Jul 30
- Aug 6・Aug 27・Sep 10
- 2024
- May 5・May 19
- Jun 2・Jun 16・Jun 30
- Jul 14・Jul 28
- Aug 25・Sep 8
Why not spend this summer enjoying Italian arts and culture, delicious Italian cuisines, and pleasant climates at the same time you study the Italian language?
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 the Renaissance, but it is also the place where the 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.
- Welcome Kit & Lunch
Stationery, Florence city map, and one lunch tichet are provided on the first day of classes. - Bus Pass
Reach the school from your accommodation by riding convenient city buses. - Guided Art Visits
Discover the great masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance through weekly guided art visits. - Cultural Activities
Great experience to live and study at Florence, surrounded by the treasure of history and art. - Meal Vouchers
Meal vouchers (*2 daily meal vouchers + 2 coffee/tea/mineral water vouchers a week). - Housing
Accommodation in fully-furnished shared apartments (twin or single room available). - “Enjoy Italy”
Enjoy Italy course allows students to stay in Italy but out of the classroom on foot, and use your 5 senses (watch, listen, feel, smell and taste) fully to experience Italian life.
Summer Course – Features
Programs
Italian Language Course
Do you want to study Italian Language this summer but do not want to give up experiencing the rich culture and food of Italy?
Come to Florence to have the cake and eat it, too!!
Pricing and Schedule
Enjoy Italy Course
Enjoy Italy course, which is available for 2 weeks only, will let you explore Italy deeper than usual travel tours; definitely for students wanting to enjoy Italy in full blast!
This course allows students to stay in Italy but out of classroom on foot, and use your 5 senses (watch, listen, feel, smell and taste) fully to experience Italian life.
Price and Schedule
Price
Number of students | Course duration |
Tuition € *enrollment fee included |
Courses start on: | Application deadline | |
Italian Language Course English Language Course Enjoy Italy |
Small-group Lessons Max 6 students 15 lessons / week or Group Lessons Max 12 students 20 lessons / week or Private lessons 1 student 7.5 lessons / week |
2 week | 1,350 |
[2023] May 7, May 21, Jun. 4, Jun. 18, Jul. 2, Jul. 16, Jul. 30, Aug. 27, Sep. 10 [2024] May5, May 19, Jun. 2, Jun. 16, Jun. 30, Jul. 14, Jul. 28, Aug. 25, Sep. 8 |
1 month before the course starts |
4 weeks | 2,450 |
[2023] May 7, May 21, Jun. 4, Jun. 18, Jul. 2, Jul. 16, Aug. 27, Sep.. 10 [2024] May 5, May 19, Jun. 2, Jun. 16, Jun. 30, Jul. 14, Aug. 25, Sep. 8 |
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6 weeks | 3,680 |
[2023] May 7, May 21, Jun. 4, Jun. 18, Jul. 2, Jul. 16, Aug. 27 [2024] May 5, May 19, Jun. 2, Jun. 16, Jun. 30, Aug. 25 |
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8 weeks | 4,690 |
[2023] May 7, May 21, Jun. 4, Jun. 18, Jul. 2, Jul. 16, Aug. 27 [2024] May 5, May 19, Jun. 2, Jun. 16, Aug. 25 |
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12 weeks | 6,780 |
[2023] May 7, May 21, Jul. 2, Jul. 16 [2024] May 5, May 19 |
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Art History Course | 15 lessons / week | 2 week | 2,800 (2023) 2,900 (2024) |
[2023] May 7, May 21, Jun. 4, Jun. 18, Jul. 2, Jul. 16, Jul. 30, Aug. 27, Sep. 10 [2024] May5, May 19, Jun. 2, Jun. 16, Jun. 30, Jul. 14, Jul. 28, Aug. 25, Sep. 8 |
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4 weeks | 4,900 (2023) 5,200 (2024) |
[2023] May 7, May 21, Jun. 4, Jun. 18, Jul. 2, Jul. 16, Aug. 27, Sep.. 10 [2024] May 5, May 19, Jun. 2, Jun. 16, Jun. 30, Jul. 14, Aug. 25, Sep. 8 |
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6 weeks | 6,900 (2023) 7,350 (2024) |
[2023] May 7, May 21, Jun. 4, Jun. 18, Jul. 2, Jul. 16, Aug. 27 [2024] May 5, May 19, Jun. 2, Jun. 16, Jun. 30, Aug. 25 |
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8 weeks | 9,200 (2023) 9,800 (2024) |
[2023] May 7, May 21, Jun. 4, Jun. 18, Jul. 2, Jul. 16, Aug. 27 [2024] May 5, May 19, Jun. 2, Jun. 16, Aug. 25 |
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12 weeks | 12,900 (2023) 13,800 (2024) |
[2023] May 7, May 21, Jul. 2, Jul. 16 [2024] May 5, May 19 |
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Enrollment fee for the above courses | Included | ||||
Note: Due to a SUMMER BREAK, the school will be closed from August 12, 2023, to August 27, 2023 / August 10, 2024, to August 25, 2024. |
- Enrollment fee
- Tuition
- Facilities fee (no materials)
- Orientation meeting
- Welcome kit (city map, pen, notebook, file folder, bus pass, one lunch ticket)
- Weekly guided art visits to the best attractions and historical monuments of Florence.
- Housing: shared apartment – twin room (single room available)*
- Housing utilities expense
- Meal vouchers (2 daily meal vouchers a week + 2 Coffee/tea/mineral water vouchers a week)
- Cultural visits 1 time/2 weeks (e.g., pizza lesson, visit to a World Heritage city or winery, etc., content to be changed each week)
- English interpretation during visits and activities
・ Italian and English lessons held by native teachers
・ 20 lessons/week (7~12 students/class) or 15 lessons/week(2~6 Students/ class)
・ 1 lesson=45 minutes)
・Class Levels : A (Entry – Beginner) / B (Intermediate)
2 weeks: 300 euros
4 weeks: 400 euros
8 weeks: 800 euros
12 weeks: 1,200 euros
Not included
Textbooks, Flight tickets, Transportation expenses not related to the lessons, Personal allowance (telephone calls, souvenires, etc.)
Sample Schedule
Week | 2-week course | 4-week course | |||
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AM | PM | AM | PM | ||
1st week | Sun. | Housing Check-in | Housing Check-in | ||
Mon. | Orientation, Lesson | City tour | Orientation, Lesson | City tour | |
Tue. | Lessons | free | Lessons | free | |
Wed. | Lessons | free | Lessons | free | |
Thu. | Lessons | free | Lessons | free | |
Fri. | Lessons, Art Visit | free | Lessons, Art Visit | free | |
Sat. | Cultural Activity (1 time/2 weeks) | Cultural Activity (1 time/2 weeks) | |||
2nd week | Sun. | free | free | ||
Mon. | Lessons | free | Lessons | free | |
Tue. | Lessons | free | Lessons | free | |
Wed. | Lessons | free | Lessons | free | |
Thu. | Lessons | free | Lessons | free | |
Fri. | Lessons, Art Visit | free | Lessons, Art Visit | free | |
Sat. | Housing Check-out | free | |||
3rd week | Sun. | free | |||
Mon. | Lessons | free | |||
Tue. | Lessons | free | |||
Wed. | Lessons | free | |||
Thu. | Lessons | free | |||
Fri. | Lessons, Art Visit | free | |||
Sat. | Cultural Activity (1 time/2 weeks) | ||||
4th week | Sun. | free | |||
Mon. | Lessons | free | |||
Tue. | Lessons | free | |||
Wed. | Lessons | free | |||
Thu. | Lessons | free | |||
Fri. | Lessons, Art Visit | free | |||
Sat. | Housing Check-out |