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About our language school in Calabria

Our school is located within a beautiful orange tree orchard and is open during the summer months only, normally from May through October.

The school is the only one of its kind as it is surrounded by gardens, orange groves, idyllic apartments and classrooms.

Many of the lessons are given outside in the garden under orange trees, the school is situated only a few minutes walk from the beach and village centre.

Due to its surroundings our school offers a very relaxed and friendly family atmosphere.

Teachers are very motivated and available to practice Italian during and after the lessons!

● 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.

● Nationalities: German, Dutch, Austrian, Swiss, American, Canadian

● Average age: 26 years

Italian courses in Calabria

Semi-Intensive 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 10 students per class; minimum age is 18 years; 16-18 year-olds accepted with parental or guardian authorization

Characteristics
The Semi-Intensive 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 10 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.

Cooking courses

Our cooking school is located on the school campus. If you enjoy cooking you are invited to prepare typical Italian meals with the help of our local Italian chef. Both beginners and proficient cooks are welcome to refine their skills. In our cooking courses we attend to participants individually. You will prepare meals together with our chef who will give you an insight into the secrets of Italian cooking. Courses are held in Italian but are easy to follow even if you don’t speak Italian.

We offer a basic cooking course, all cooking utensils as well as food are included in the price.

Basic course - price 150 Euro for 4 days
Content: Antipasti, classical sauces, home-made noodles, vegetables, side plates and meat.