Italian Courses in Rome
Rome is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and features more than 2600 years of European history and culture. Tourists visit the Vatican, the Forum Romanum and the Trevi fountain – but often miss the many other sights, which make the whole city a museum. A city with a population of 3 million people, with elegant shopping areas and the exciting Italian life style. A fascinating city which also offers relaxation with its coffee shops and parks.
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci – Italian Courses in Rome
The Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is located in a typical aristocratic house in Piazza Del Orologgio near the center of the Old City and only a short distance from Piazza Navona and the Vatican.
The Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Italian schools teach their Italian Courses according to the Direct Method: from the first day on, at all levels, only Italian will be spoken in class. The spoken language is the most important part of the tuition. Continually promoting the use of verbal communication permit you to learn Italian “naturally”, to unite theory with practice with no great problems and to increase your knowledge quickly and with confidence. In advanced courses the written language will also be promoted.
The teaching staff at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci consists of young teams of experienced language teachers, all of whom studied at the University and who have been specially trained in teaching Italian to foreigners.
Most of the teaching materials used on the Italian Courses have been developed by the school and are continually updated using the most recent foreign language research.
But teaching Italian does not consist, for the staff at the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci schools, in just teaching grammar and vocabulary. They want to allow their students to gain insight into the Italian way of life and culture. This is why they offer, in addition to the language courses, a whole range of optional activities to their students.
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Scuola Leonardo da Vinci – Italian Courses in Rome
All courses: minimum age 16. Each lesson is 45 minutes. Prices include: placement, assessment and final tests, teaching materials (basic course material for Art courses), free internet access, certificate of attendance and student card. A school enrollment fee of $88.00 must be added to all course prices listed below.
Italian Courses in Rome – Course Options:
Intensive Italian Courses – Group course (12 students maximum per class). 20 Italian language lessons per week (4 lessons per day from Monday to Friday). All levels from Beginner to Advanced.
Super Intensive Italian Courses – Group Course (12 students maximum per class). 30 Italian lessons per week (6 lessons per day from Monday to Friday). All levels from Beginner to Advanced.
Intensive Italian PLUS 5 Group Course – Group course (12 students Max. in group class) PLUS one-to-one Italian lessons. 20 Italian language lessons per week of Standard morning group classes PLUS 5 hours a week private instruction in the afternoon.
Private Italian Courses – One-to-one Italian language lessons – All prices per week: 15 or 20 Italian language lessons per week (other options available, contact us for pricing). Private courses can start any Monday of the year!
Italian Courses in Rome – Prices 2023:
(All programs: NO application fee. A non-refundable USD 100.00 deposit is required at the time of enrollment. Deposit will be subtracted from final program invoice. See Application Procedures.)
| Course | One week | Two weeks | Three weeks | Four weeks | Six weeks | Eight weeks | Twelve weeks | Twenty Four weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive Italian Course: | $269 | $478 | $717 | $956 | $1,219 | $1,625 | $2,294 | $3,728 |
| Super Intensive Italian Course: | $436 | $741 | $1,111 | $1,482 | -- | -- | -- | |
| Intensive Italian PLUS 5 private less. Course: | $538 | $1,016 | $1,523 | $2,031 | -- | -- | -- | |
| Private Italian Course (15 lessons/wk.): | $980 | $1,876 | $2,772 | $3,668 | -- | -- | -- | |
| Private Italian Course (20 lessons/wk.): | $1,278 | $2,473 | $3,668 | $4,863 | ||||
| "La Dolce Vita" 50+ Course for Senior Citizens: | $712 | $1,424 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
IMPORTANT: a USD 88.00 school registration fee must be added to all course prices.
All Italian Courses prices include:
- Admission Test and Interview.
- Course Materials (basic course material for Art courses).
- Certificate of Attendance.
- Student Card.
2023 Starting dates for Group Italian Courses: Complete beginners MUST start on the following dates: 2, 16 or 30 January / 6 or 20 February / 6 or 20 March / 3 or 17 April / 2 or 15 May / 5 or 19 June / 3 or 17 July / 7 or 21 August / 4 or 18 September / 2 or 16 October / 13 or 27 November / 11 December. ALL other levels may start ANY Monday.
Holidays 2023: School is closed on 6 January, 10 April, 25 April, 1 May, 2 June, 29 June, 15 August, 1 November, 8 December. The school will be closed from 19 December 2020 until 3 January 2021.
Special Italian Courses in Rome:
NEW! “La Dolce Vita” – 50+ Italian Courses for Senior Citizens: A course specifically designed for students over 50 years of age. One or two week course combining 20 Italian Language lessons during the mornings with daily activities and excursions during the afternoons. Important Note: A minimum of 3 students is required for this program to be offered. In case there is only one participant enrolled at any given time, the morning classes will be substituted with the Intensive Plus course (see above) and all standard organized activities during the week will be offered free of charge.
La Dolce Vita Sample Activity Program:
One week Program: Walking in the ancient Rome (Pantheon, Capitol Hill, Markets of Trajan); Wine tasting with wines from High Latium; Ceramics workshop; Guided tour of the Vatican Museum; Dinner in a typical Osteria in ancient Rome.
Two week Program: One Week Course schedule listed above is followed by: Excursion to Tivoli and Hadrian’s Villa; Strolling through the typical Roman market of Porta Portese; Guided tour of ancient Rome (Coliseum, Palantine Hill, Forum Romanum); Visit of the Coronari Art Gallery; The contemporary architecture of Rome: the auditorium by Renzo Piano and the MAXXI Museum by Zaha Hadid; “From the market to the table”: trip to the market of Campo de’ Fiori; Judeo-Christian traditional dinner; Sunset walk in the Jewish ghetto.
Prices include: 20 Italian Language lessons per week, afternoon activities and excursions (Mon-Fri), placement, assessment and final tests, teaching materials, free internet access, certificate of attendance, and student card. Accommodations in host families are available upon request. See below for pricing.
Starting dates 2023: 20 March, 5 June, 16 October.
“La Dolce Vita” 50+ Italian Courses – Prices 2023:
School enrollment fee: $88.00
1 week program: $712.00 // 2 week program: $1,424.00
Accommodations in a host family in single private room with breakfast daily. Double rooms are available at reduced rates for students traveling together, please contact us for details.:
1 week $287.00, 2 weeks $544.00
Important note: host family accommodations are paid directly to the host family upon arrival. Prices listed are for budgeting purposes and subject to change due to currency fluctuations. Students will be advised of actual amount to be paid in Euros at time of registration.
Other Italian Courses available: Please call us or e-mail us for prices and schedules on the following courses.
– “Italy Today” course – a combination of language training and introduction to art, culture, history and folklore as well as discussions on the current social and political climate in Italy.
– Italian Courses for Business and Commerce.
– Business Correspondence.
– Italian Courses for the Hotel / Hospitality Industry.
– History of Art.
– Italian Cuisine or Italian Wines Courses. Evening sessions once a week – each session last approximately 3 hours: USD 130 per session for Cuisine course, USD 130 per session for Wine course. Language level recommended: elementary and above. Prices for evening courses are subject to change. Please confirm price at time of enrollment.
– NEW! Italian Language and Professional Chef Courses or Professional Pastry Course. Long term courses (10 + weeks). Please contact us for details and pricing.
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Rome – Accommodations
The Scuola Leonardo da Vinci offers accommodations in carefully selected host families and shared apartments. The following prices are provided for budgeting purposes only. Payment for accommodations is done directly to the host family / landlord upon arrival in local currency.
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Rome – Accommodation Prices 2023:
| Housing Description | One Week | Two weeks | Extra weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Host Family: Single room, breakfast: | $287 | $394-$544 | Approx. $293 |
| Host Family: Single room, Half board | $394 | $620-$777 | Approx. $418 |
| Apartment Share: Single room, no meals & kitchen privileges | $256 | $350-$370 | Approx. $256 |
* Important Note: a refundable deposit of 100 Euros is required for all apartment accommodations. This deposit is refunded upon departure. Any verifiable damage caused by the student will be deducted from the deposit.
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Rome – Activities
Every month the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci school offers an activity program which includes a number of varied outings and get-togethers including museum and gallery visits, dinners, dancing and excursions . Some activities are offered free of charge while others involve a nominal fee. A welcome party and a tour of the city is arranged at the beginning of each monthly session. Optional weekend excursions are also arranged at reasonable cost.
Airport Transfers: Available upon request at additional cost. Transfer from Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci airport: USD 129 each way.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prices are subject to change due to fluctuating foreign currency rates.