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CIAO! Semi-intensive Italian language course

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CIAO! Semi-intensive Italian language course

CIAO! Semi-intensive Italian language course Price

From €150.00


Course Location

Urbania


Course Duration

1-48 weeks


Course start periods

Every Monday. For A0 and A1 level, please contact the student office for the start dates.


Total hours

15 hours per week


Course schedul

3 hours per day


Who is the class intended for?

All levels


Choose the CIAO! Semi-intensive Italian course

The CIAO! Semi-intensive Italian Language group course offers you an extraordinary opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Italian language!

This engaging course includes 15 hours of weekly language and conversation sessions, providing a solid foundation for learning Italian in a dynamic, stimulating group environment. Sessions are designed to develop not only your language skills but also your confidence in the practical use of the language.

This group course is designed to adapt to your needs. The flexibility of the program allows you to devote the afternoon to perfecting your skills in private sessions, allowing you to customize your learning path. This option gives you the freedom to explore the culture and surroundings or simply to relax, creating a harmonious balance between study and leisure.

You should participate in the course if:

The benefits of the CIAO! Semi-intensive Italian language course

The CIAO! Semi-intensive Italian language course is designed to actively engage you, providing a dynamic and participatory experience. Qualified teachers lead conversations and activities, creating a stimulating environment where you can practice the language in real-life situations.

The group course is not only a learning experience, but also an opportunity to discover Italy and its rich culture. It offers a balanced approach between studying and exploring your surroundings, helping to make your stay a full, all-round enriching experience.

By taking part in this course, you will have the opportunity to make meaningful connections with fellow students from all over the world. Cultural diversity further enriches the experience, allowing you to broaden your perspectives and build lasting friendships.

Learn Italian Quickly With Us!

Find out all the information about the CIAO! Course-semi-intensive Italian language program that you can take in the city of Urbania. 
Carefully evaluate all aspects of the course and join the large family of Centro Studi Italiani with this group course.

Features

The CIAO! Semi-intensive course is an opportunity open to students of all ages and nationalities, regardless of language proficiency level, who wish to develop their Italian comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

The class schedule, Monday through Friday, offers a balanced structure for complete immersion in the Italian language:

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM: Grammar and vocabulary sessions;
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM: Break;
11:30 AM – 12.30 PM: Conversation and activities.

Classes are intentionally kept small to ensure individual attention for all students. Groups are formed evenly according to the starting Italian language level. For this reason, you will be invited to complete a placement test.

We also suggest that you combine your group course classes with individual sessions in the afternoons if you want to privately consolidate what you have learned in your group classes or if you have specific needs.

Who is the course for?

The course is intended for students with language skills at any level. 

School

Urbania stands out as a charming and welcoming town, where Italian is the predominant language. Positioned between Tuscany and the Adriatic, Urbania offers a valuable alternative to cities overcrowded by mass tourism. Nestled in the picturesque setting of the Montefeltro region and at the gateway to Urbino, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Urbania will add a special touch to your experience with the CIAO! Semi-intensive Italian language course.

The school’s location is in an old building in the heart of Urbania’s historic center, making it easily accessible on foot from major services such as bars, restaurants, supermarkets and banks. The building is equipped with various facilities and services for students, including spacious classrooms, piano studios, an art studio, a courtyard, and broadband Wi-Fi.

The facility is also open in the afternoon and will become the ideal place for you in Urbania: here you can make new international friends and spend some of your free time studying and practicing Italian in a stimulating environment. The school’s proximity to a historic library gives students the opportunity to freely access library services.

The school welcomes students year-round and during the summer season organizes a series of social events, concerts and public lectures, further enriching the cultural and social experience of its students.

Registration and prices

Course

To participate in our semi-intensive group course the price starts from € 150 per week. For longer periods the weekly price is reduced.

Registration Fee

The registration fee of € 65 includes:

Package Includes

15 hours per week of Italian language classes;
Placement test (online or on the first day of school);
Assistance in finding housing, if needed;
Textbook;
Student card;
Assistance from the student office;
Insurance during activities;
Final certificate of attendance;

Payment Procedure

To secure your place, we require a deposit of 20% of the total fee at the time of registration. The balance must be paid before your arrival or on the first day of school.

Discounts

10% Centro Studi Italiani Former students;
10% Second member of the same family;
10% Dante Alighieri Society members;
20% Students of Pontifical Universities.

Excursions and activities

The Centro Studi Italiani Urbania offers a series of fascinating hikes and cultural experiences, accompanied by dedicated courses. Living in this quiet place, you will have the opportunity to explore charming destinations of artistic and natural interest throughout central Italy and beyond, thanks to our rich excursion program.

Among the most beloved destinations for our students are:

Florence;
Venice;
Perugia;
Assisi;
San Marino;
Gubbio.

Activities

Choosing the Urbania school will allow you to participate in art and ceramics classes with locally talented artists, try your hand at preparing authentic Italian recipes, and taste them accompanied by the best local wines, under the guidance of local food and wine experts.

The most appreciated activities and experiences include:

Art and ceramics courses;
Cooking classes;
Lessons on preparing fresh pasta;
Truffle and wine tastings;
Hiking and biking excursions in the surrounding mountains;
Canoeing through the enchanting Gola del Furlo.

All excursions and activities are scheduled based on the seasons and current weather conditions. The updated schedule will be presented upon your arrival at the school.

Housing and transfers

Living in Italy

Centro Studi Italiani offers several housing options and provides the assistance you need during your stay. You can choose between furnished apartments and host families. By opting for the host family option, you will have the opportunity to have an unforgettable experience of Italian hospitality, practicing the language and getting to know the locals.

Apartments

The apartments are fully furnished and include linens, kitchen utensils and appliances. All apartments are within easy walking distance of the school and differ in size and number of bedrooms. You can choose between single and double rooms. Options include:

Shared apartment with other students from the school
Private apartment for exclusive use

Host Family

By choosing this option, you will live in a comfortable Italian home together with your host family, with a choice of single or double rooms. All families meet the highest standards and criteria required by the school’s housing office. The three different combinations are:

Bed & Breakfast;
Half board
Full board

All accommodation options, carefully selected by our staff, are within walking distance of the school and the city’s main attractions. For any specific needs, our student office is at your disposal.

Transfer

Centro Studi Italiani can arrange transfers from major train stations and airports on request. For further details or specific needs, our student office is at your disposal.

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Location

Location Urbania

Hours

Total Hours 15hrs/week

Structure

Course Structure 3hrs/day

Length

Course Length 1 - 48 weeks

Level

Entry Level All

Price

Price From €150,00

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Features

CIAO! Italian Language Semi-Intensive Group Course is open to students of all levels, age and mother tongue who wish to understand, speak, read and write Italian correctly.



Class schedule
Monday – Friday
9:00 – 11:00: grammar and language
11:00 – 11:30: break
11:30 – 12:30: conversation and activities


Classes are intentionally small to guarantee individual attention to all students. Groups are evenly formed depending on students’ previous knowledge of the Italian language. For this reason, you will be invited to complete a placement test, if you are not a total beginner.

During high season, the school offers optional cultural classes in the afternoon and tutoring sessions on Saturday morning.


We suggest you combine your CIAO! Italian Language Semi-Intensive Group Course with private sessions in the afternoon if you wish to privately consolidate what you have learned during your group classes or if you have specific needs.

At the end of your course, you can take a final exam to attest the linguistic level you reached. Centro Studi Italiani will release a certificate that you can use for your job or University credits.

School

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Urbania is a very charming and welcoming place where everybody speaks Italian.

Nestled between Tuscany and the Adriatic Sea, Urbania is a valid alternative to cities invaded by mass tourism. Surrounded by the breath-taking scenery of the Montefeltro and at the foothills of the Unesco World Heritage Center of Urbino, Urbania will add a special touch to your CIAO! Italian Language Group Course.



The school is located in an ancient building in the heart of Urbania historical center. Bar, restaurants, supermarkets, banks and all other facilities are within walking distance. The building contains a wide range of student facilities, such as numerous classrooms, several piano studios, an art studio, a courtyard and an extensive Wi-Fi network. The building is open until late and it will easily become your second home in Urbania: here you will meet your new international friends, spend your free time, study and practise Italian. A historical public library is very close by and all students have free access to the library services. The school is open all year long and during the summer hosts a number of social events, concerts and public lectures.

This course is available at the following locations:

Registration and Price

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Tuition
Price starts from € 150 per week. For longer periods, the weekly price is reduced.

Registration fee
€ 65

What is included
- 15 hours per week of Italian language class
- placement test (online or on your first day at school)
- accommodation assistance
- textbook
- access to the digital learning platform
- student ID
- student office assistance
- insurance during activities
- final exam (optional)
- final certificate of attendance

Payment procedure
- Deposit upon registration: 20% of the total fee
- Balance: prior to your arrival or at the first day of your course directly at school

Discounts
- 10% Centro Studi Italiani former students
- 10% Second member of the same family
- 10% Members of the Dante Alighieri Society
- 20% Students from Pontifical Universities

Course starting dates 2024
Courses for full beginners start every 4 weeks. Please contact the student office to know the exact starting dates. For all other levels, the course can start every Monday.

National Holidays 2024
January 6th, April 1st-25th, May 1st, June 2nd, July 25th, August 15th, November 1st, December 8th-25th-26th.

Excursions and activities

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Excursions
Centro Studi Italiani Urbania offers a number of excursions and experiences, together with cultural classes. While living in this peaceful place, you will have the chance to discover exquisite destinations of artistic interest and natural beauty around Italy in daily trips.
Popular destinations are:

- Florence
- Venice
- Perugia
- Assisi
- San Marino
- Gubbio

Activities
You will also have the possibility to take art and ceramics classes with outstanding local artists, challenge yourself by cooking real Italian recipes and combine them with the best Italian wine, with the guidance of amazing local food and wine experts.
Popular activities and experiences are:

- art and ceramics classes
- cooking classes
- pasta making classes
- truffle and wine tastings
- hiking and biking on surrounding mountains
- canoeing through the Furlo Canyon

Excursions and activities are planned according to season and weather. The updated calendar will be presented at your arrival at school.

Housing and pick-up

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Centro Studi Italiani offers different kinds of accommodation and gives you all the assistance throughout your stay. You can choose between furnished apartments and host families. Choosing a homestay, you can enjoy a memorable immersive experience of genuine Italian life and hospitality while practising the language and getting to know the locals.



Apartments

Apartments are fully furnished, including linens, washer, as well as kitchen utensils and appliances. All apartments are within easy walking distance from the school. They vary in size and number of bedrooms. Both single and double room options are available.
You can choose between the following options:
- shared apartment with other students from the school
- private apartment for an exclusive use



Host family

Students live in comfortable homes along with their host families with single or double room occupancy. All families meet the highest standards and criteria required by the school’s housing office.
Three different combinations are available:
- bed & breakfast
- half board
- full board



All housing options, carefully selected by our dedicated staff, are within walking distance from the school and the main city facilities. For specific housing requirements, our student office is at your disposal.



Pick up

Centro Studi Italiani can arrange pick-up on request from the main train stations (Pesaro and Bologna are the nearest) and airports (Ancona and Bologna). For specific pick up requirements, our student office is at your disposal.


Listen to what our students say. Literally.

"L’italiano non è solo una lingua. È cultura, amore, famiglia, e devi essere proprio lì per capirlo."

Anthony Lopez (Panama)

“Era una memoria importante nella mia vita quando studiavo l’italiano al Centro Studi Italiani”

Guo Jiayi (China)

“I miei insegnanti erano incredibili! Devo tutto quello che ho imparato a loro.”

“CSI Urbania ha ottimi insegnanti e è un ambiente ideale per immergersi nell’italiano”

Jean-Pierre Deruddere (Australia)

“Centro Studi Italiani tiene un posto speciale nel mio cuore”

Laura Stedge (USA)