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Italian in Calabria - Capo Vaticano - Italy

About our language school in Calabria

• 5 classrooms, with access to audio-visual facilities
• Accredited by : Italian Ministry of Education, ALTO, WYSE (formerly FIYTO)
• Bistro with Snacks and Drinks
• Study Room - A common room where students can do their homework and study is available
• Garden
• Library Service - Books can be borrowed free of charge

An internet cafe can be found a few minutes away from the school.

• Student nationalities: German, Dutch, Austrian, Swiss, American, Canadian and others
• Average age in 2007: 34.3 years in the winter months, 28.7 years in summer
• Average number of students in 2007: 40-50

Italian courses in Calabria

● Holiday Course

• 2 lessons per day; 10 lessons per week; 5 days a week (Monday to Friday); 1 lesson = 45 minutes
• Minimum duration 2 weeks
• Timetable: 10:00 - 11:30
• Maximum of 8 students per class; minimum age is 18 years; 16-18 year-olds accepted with parental or guardian authorization
• Characteristics
  The Holiday course provides some insight into the Italian language and its cultural setting while also leaving one with plenty of free time to explore Calabria.

● Standard Course

• 4 lessons per day; 20 lessons per week; 5 days a week (Monday to Friday); 1 lesson = 45 minutes
• Minimum duration 2 weeks
• Timetable: 10:00 - 11:30 & 12:00 - 13:30
• Maximum of 8 students per class; minimum age is 18 years; 16-18 year-olds accepted with parental or guardian authorization
• Characteristics
  The standard course offers students the perfect balance between language training and leisure time. A communicative approach developing fluency in speaking, listening, reading and writing ensures that the grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation components are applied to actual language use. Our teachers assess their students' learning needs and objectives on the first day, and then plan their lessons accordingly. In this way, our students are motivated to keep improving, while also having a good time!

● Intensive Course

• 6 lessons per day; 30 lessons per week; 5 days a week (Monday to Friday); 1 lesson = 45 minutes
• Timetable: 08:15 - 09:45 & 10:00 - 11:30 & 12:00 - 13:30
• Maximum of 8 students per class; minimum age is 18 years; 16-18 year-olds accepted with parental or guardian authorization
• Characteristics
  Ideal for students who want to learn the language more intensively. The additional lessons give one the opportunity to focus further on various aspects and contexts of the language - and still have time for the afternoon leisure activities!

● One-to-One lessons

• 2, 4 or 6 lessons daily. Lessons can be arranged from Monday to Friday to suit the student's individual plan, allowing for easy combination with leisure activities.
  
• Timetable: To be agreed upon individually, in high season mainly in the afternoon
• Characteristics
  The quickest and most intensive way to learn the language, our individual tuition is based on the student's learning needs and interests. The content is agreed upon between the student and the teacher, and the course is not dependent on published course starting dates. Special preparation for examinations is also possible.

Sample leisure programme

• Further activities
  Many different catamaran, mountain bike and hiking tours are on offer. Students can book diving courses as well as single dives. The school offers a shuttle service to and from Tropea!
• Further excursions
  Eolian Islands. Hiking tour. Self organized trips to Reggio Calabria or Taormina (Sicily).
• Sports facilities
  Sailing, surfing, diving, cycling.

Accommodation options in Calabria

● Standard Apartment

• rustic and basic self-catering apartments
• single and shared double rooms are available
• located on the school grounds or are very close (a 10 minute walk away)
• patio, bathroom and kitchen are shared by approximately 5 students
• washing machine can be used for 3.50 Euro per wash
• phone for incoming calls is located at the school
• rooms are cleaned before the student's arrival
• students are asked to take care of the day-to-day cleaning
• bed-linen is provided
• students are requested to provide their own towels.
• 5-10 minute walk to the supermarket
• 10-15 minute walk to Santa Domenica
• key deposit 20 Euro

● Comfort Apartment

• modern and spacious apartments
• single and shared double rooms are available
• comfort apartments are located in the city of Tropea
• complimentary shuttle service to and from the school is provided
• bathroom and kitchen are shared by approximately 5 students
• washing machine can be used for 3.50 Euro per wash
• phone for incoming calls is located at the school
• rooms are cleaned before the student's arrival
• students are asked to take care of the day-to-day cleaning
• bed-linen is provided
• students are requested to provide their own towels
• 5-10 minute walk to the supermarket
• key deposit 20 Euro

● Studios

• studios are private apartments with a bathroom; kitchenette, and either a balcony or patio
• studios can be booked by 1 student or 2 students travelling together
• studios are located on the school grounds
• washing machine can be used for 3.50 Euro per wash
• phone for incoming calls is located at the school
• studios are cleaned before the student's arrival
• students are asked to take care of the day-to-day cleaning
• bed-linen is provided
• students are requested to provide their own towels.
• 5-10 minute walk to the supermarket
• 10-15 minute walk to Santa Domenica
• key deposit 20 Euro