Language course Italian in Siena

The intensive course is designed for those students who, while they learn Italian in Sienna wish to have as much free time as possible outside to absorb the Italian culture. This course consists of 20 lessons per week. During this course you will improve all aspects of the language such as, gramatic, vocabulary, writing, reading and especially your communicational skills.

Minimum age is 18 years.

This course is designed for those who wish to make the very most of the opportunity to learn a foreign language. It consists, like the intensive course, of 20 group lesson hours per week, but in the afternoon it offers 4 or 8 extra hours of individual lessons per week.

This course is suited for those students who wish to study intensively and on specific topics but have little time available: the minimum duration of the course is 1 week. In the individual lessons students can choose to specialise in a particular area of the language, e.g. business Italian, Italian for journalism or politics, literature, conversation, history of art, etc.

The advantage of the individual lessons is that they are tailored to the specific requirements of the student, and therefore the pace and content of the lessons are adapted according to the individual so that he or she may learn in a relaxed atmosphere with the undivided attention of the teacher.

Minimum age is 18 years.

In the teachers course teachers of the Italian language can refresh their language skills and improve their didactic qualities. Together with other teachers they can gather new ideas for their lessons and pep up their Italian classes for their students but also for themselves.

Minimum age is 18 years.

Prices 2025

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Max. 12 per class

Number of lessons per week:

20

Number of weeks:

1

			1 week
Teachers Course without accommodation			420
Teachers Course with shared apartment, double room , no meals			625
Teachers Course with shared apartment, single room , no meals			680
Teachers Course with host family, double room , bed & breakfast			660
Teachers Course with host family, double room , halfboard			740
Teachers Course with host family, single room , bed & breakfast			700
Teachers Course with host family, single room , halfboard			790

Starting dates:	from intermediate : 26/05, 21/07
Note:	1 lesson = 50 minutes
Course materials:	ca. €20, to be paid directly on arrival
Info shared apartment:	Accommodation bookings for shared apartments involving the Palio days (from June 29th to July 2nd & from August 13th to August 16th) may be subject to a cost increase. A double room can only be booked by 2 people who travel together and are staying during the same period
Info host family:	A double room can only be booked by 2 people who travel together and are staying during the same period. For stays in a host family of 3 weeks or longer, students should always book the option half board, as the option b&b is only available up to 2 weeks. Use of kitchen is not allowed.
Options Host Family:	Special dietary needs : € 50 per week

All prices include: registration fee course and accommodation as stated certificate of attendance Teaching materials are not included, rates depend on the level (1 book every 4 weeks, approx. € 20 - € 35). In 2025 the school is closed on: 21/04/2025, 25/04/2025, 01/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 15/08/2025, 08/12/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled. On 02/07/2025 the school is closed in the afternoon due to the Palio, but these lessons will be rescheduled.

The Italian cookery course is designed for people who wish to take a practical course in a relaxed atmosphere while staying in the beautiful city of Siena, and is an addition to the intensive course. You will learn how to prepare a selection of versatile Italian dishes with confidence, and will gain a greater understanding of how to select and use basic Italian ingredients such as olive oil and spices - skills which you will be able to use at home to impress friends and family! There is a maximum of 12 students per group. You will participate in two cooking sessions per week.

Minimum age is 18 years.

Traditionally, the school in Sienna offers courses based on the Italian, and above all, Sienese culture. The Italian & Culture course consists of the intensive course of 20 lessons plus 4 lessons on Italian culture. Each culture lesson consists of a theme (art, history, liteurature, opera, etc.) that will be explored in the classroom and guided tours and appointments outside of the school.

Minimum age is 18 years.

This course is designed for those who wish to combine Italian language lessons with fun and varied cultural activities as well as cooking sessions. This way, you not only improve your Italian, but also the secrets of its cuisine, history and art of Siena are unveiled. This course consists of 20 lessons per week of Italian language and 4 cultural lessons per week. Furthermore you will attend a wine tasting, two cooking sessions per week and one museum. This program can be attended for one or two weeks and welcomes participants of all ages. It will meet a high success with whom wish to explore and be fully immersed in the Italian/Sienese life. If you take the two weeks course, it includes a half day excursion.

Minimum age is 35 years.

A duo course allows the participants define their objectives to create an individual programme adapted to their level and learning pace. It is a class for two students. This course can only be booked by two people who travel together and have the same level of Italian.

Minimum age is 18 years.

The one-to-one course is designed for those who want to optimise their study time. The aim of this program is to offer a fully personalised method of teaching designed to meet the specific student´s needs and desires. As the classes are private, the student will be able to decide the schedule and content.

Minimum age is 18 years.