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ITALIAN FOR FOREIGNERS

LEARN ITALIAN IN ROME

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ITALIAN FOR FOREIGNERS

Istituto Dante Alighieri

Istituto Dante Alighieri began its activity in 1923 and, throughout the years, it has become a worldwide and well-known institution. Istituto Dante Alighieri is recognized by the Ministry of Public Education and cooperates with DITALS Centre of University for Foreigners of Siena. Our didactic planning follows the guidelines of the European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

DIDACTIC METHODOur didactic method is the result of many years experience in teaching Italian to non-native speakers. The approach is strictly communicative and the student is encouraged to express himself while considering the linguistic and grammatical characteristics of the Italian Language. The aim is to develop a broad range of skills, but in particular, �uency of expression and grammatical accuracy that enable the student to interact in different situations both in daily life and the working world.

CERTIFICATES and LEVELS

The "Certi�cate of Studies" have been calibrated on the Council of Europe Levels (A1, A2 - B1, B2 - C1, C2).At the end of the course, students are tested in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Certi�cato di Frequenza: beginner levelCerti�cato di Lingua Italiana: levels A1 - A2Diploma di Lingua Italiana: levels B1 - B2Diploma di Lingua Italiana: levels C1 - C2

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The school is in an historic building with modern and bright rooms equipped with air conditioning, a free wi-� internet connection, coffee and snack room and facilities.

Centrally located in Via Veneto district the school is in the most fashionable yet enjoyable part of Rome’s “Centro Storico”, just a few steps away from some of the most important monuments and masterpieces of art such as The Spanish Steps in Piazza di Spagna (1) and the Trevi Fountain (2) surrounded by fashion stores “alla moda” in Via Condotti, music concert halls and theaters, restaurants and clubs. Via Veneto is also well known for “La Dolce Vita” of its luxury hotels and vibrant night life. The gardens of Villa Borghese (3) and its art galleries are also within walking distance.

It is serviced by the underground (metro line A, BARBERINI/FONTANA DI TREVI station) and by other means of public transport thus making easy to reach any other site such as the Pantheon (4), Piazza Navona (5) and the main train station Termini (6) La Sapienza University of Rome (7) and San Lorenzo (a student and young artist district) the Colosseum(8) and the Foro, Saint Peter and the Vatican(9) and Trastevere.

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STANDARD ITALIAN COURSES

The objective of the course is to develop the 4 skills, Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening not only concentrating on �uency, buy also focusing on grammatical accuracy.Classes are 5 times per week, 4 lessons per day in groups of 4 to10 students.We welcome students of all levels of Italian from beginners to advanced.

• 2, 3 or 4 weeks• 3 to 6 months (long term)• Academic year

STANDARD PLUS

Standard course + 10 individual lessons per weekDesigned for students who need extra tailor-made lessons on speci�c topics.

ONE TO ONEPersonalized didactic programme, dates and timing. Individual tuition to complement group lessons. Areas of expertise include:

• Italian for business• Academic Italian• Exam preparation• Tourism• Opera and Recital

STAFF & TEACHERSOur staff can meet the demands of every single student while making him feel comfortable, welcome and cherished.The institute is staffed with graduated and certi�ed mother tongue teachers, that have a long experience in teaching Italian to foreigners. The teachers are always helpful and ready to discuss individual problems and meet all the students’ needs.

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COURSES - Standard

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COURSES FOR BUSINESS or SPECIFIC PURPOSES ITALIANCourses for those who need to use Italian at work: telephone conversations, company presentations, negotiations and sales, business meetings, formal letters, reports, emails etc. The objective is to develop effective communication skills at work and in business, both spoken and written.

COURSES OF ITALIAN FOR TOURIST GUIDES - HISTORY OF ART This course is aimed at students, who are interested in learning speci�c language about Art, Archaeology, and Architecture. The course is structured toward teaching morphological-syntactical and lexicon for tourist guides.Guided tours will be arranged to put practice what has been learnt during the course.

COURSE OF ITALIAN THROUGH OPERA AND RECITAL FOR OPERA SINGERSThe course's main goal is to help Opera students and singers to get in touch with Italian Opera. This course would like to facilitate the reading of Opera librettos in Italian and provide the instruments for a better interpretation of texts.As there is a wide gap between the Italian language for communication and melodrama, that employs speci�c stylistic features, the lessons dedicates to the analysis of librettos will be associated to a course of Italian communication.

COURSES OF ITALIAN FOR STUDENTS OF FASHION AND DESIGN ACADEMIESThe main objective of the course is to enable the students to immediately take up their studies at the chosen Fashion or Design Academy and to help them to pass the entrance exam if required.

COURSES FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS Course of Italian for University students to help them in their academic and daily life. Academic: Economy- History of Art- Rights, Human, Civil etc.- Chemistry – Mathematics – Physics – Religion – Biology.

CILS - CELI - IT PREPARATORY COURSESPreparatory courses for exams organised by three Italian universities: Perugia, Siena, and Roma Tre.

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COURSES - Speci�c

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Included in the fee of all courses• Placement test• Registration fee• Books and didactical material• Examination fee• Certification• Accommodation placement service

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ITALIAN FOR FOREIGNERSSTANDARD ITALIAN COURSES

MONDAY TO FRIDAY We welcome students of all levels of Italian from beginners to advanced. small groups of 3 to 8 students

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND STARTING DATES VISIT OUR WEBSITE.

ACADEMIC YEAR

9 MONTHS (670 LESSONS, 36 WEEKS) 460 euro/month7 Standard Courses + 1 Preparatory course for CILS Certicate + 1 Course on: Italian Civilization, History and Art, Italian for Design and Fashion or Business ItalianTotal 4.150 EURO

THREE or SIX MONTHS

3 MONTHS (240 LESSONS, 12 WEEKS) 530 euro/month3 standard courses. Total 1.590 euro

6 MONTHS (480 LESSONS, 24 WEEKS) 490 euro/month6 standard courses. Total 2.930 euro

SHORT TERM2 WEEKS (40 LESSONS) 175 euro/weekTotal 350 euro

3 WEEKS (60 LESSONS) 155 euro/WEEKTotal 465 euro

4 WEEKS (80 LESSONS) 149 euro/WEEKSTANDARD LEVEL COURSE - Total 596 euro

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ACCOMMODATION

Our schools have full-time staff in charge of accommodation and welfare. We will do our best to provide the information you need and help make the arrangements for any form of accommodation you may choose. All the accommodation options are connected to the school by public transport.Here are the different types of accommodation:

Apartment (independent)small furnished one bedroom apartments with bathroom and equipped with cooking facilities.Apartment (shared) furnished apartments with living-room, kitchen, two single or double bedrooms, bathroom, washing machine.Bed & BreakfastRooms are carefully selected to meet a high standard of professional hospitality. Breakfast is served each morning. Most rooms have a private bathroom.Hotel3/4 star hotels with small apartments for 1 or 2 persons, with private bathroom, television, telephone and air conditioning.

STUDENT VISAGeneral information regarding student Visa issued by Italian ConsulatesDocuments necessary to obtain the STUDENT VISA (to be presented to the Italian Consulate abroad). - Passport valid at least 6 months over the planned stay in Italy. - Identi�cation document - Airline reservation or tickets - One passport size photograph - Certi�cate of Residence or equivalent - Certi�cate of School or Italian University, (where it must be highlighted that the student is enrolled, the type of course, the duration, starting date and complete address of the school). - Invoice of payment. - Economic Security: equivalent to a minimum € 800,00 per month during the stay. - Copy of payment of INA ASSITALIA (Health Insurance): 6 months € 49,00; 12 months € 98,00.

Student visa applicants are encouraged to apply early for their visa.

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has an of�cial Internet web site for public use, www.esteri.it, in which you can check the case, �nality, duration requests and conditions for all types of Visas.

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Accommodation & Visa

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Via Aurora 39 , 00187 Rome - ITALY

Tel. +39 06 42014786Fax +39 06 89281403Mail roma@dantealighieri.org Web www.dantealighieriroma.it

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