Cultura Italiana Arezzo
Corso Italia, 258, Arezzo, Toscana 52100, Italy
Cultura Italiana Arezzo
The intensive courses are designed for groups of 5-10 students of a similar level and include lessons every morning (4 hours a day) and activities during the week..
Classes are conducted by professional teachers with experience in teaching Italian as a foreign language. Each student is catered for in accordance with his or her interests and needs. Particular care is given to the use of the language, oral expression, comprehension and the ability to express oneself in particular situations.
2 WEEK
INTENSIVE COURSE in the morning + 10 HOURS OF PRIVATE LESSONS in the afternoon (1 hour per day)
NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK
Four hours* a day (5 - 10 people)
*An hour of lesson corresponds to 50 minutes.
In case of differences within a single class, the school may decide to divide the class into smaller groups* and reduce the number of hours as follows:
3-4 people: three hours a day ( 1 hour is 50 minutes)
2 people: two and a half hours a day ( 1 hour is 50 minutes)
1 person : one hour and a half a day
*Small groups usually do more intensive work in class: the students therefore reach the same level as those in larger groups.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Average | 6 students |
Maximum | 10 students |
Age range | 16 - 80 years old |
Average | 50 years old (45 in the summer) |
Cultura Italiana Arezzo is located in the heart of the city, the centro, in a pedestrian area full of shops, cafés and restaurants. The size of the town is ideal for studying and exploring the culture. Arezzo is one of the most beautiful towns of Tuscany, along with Siena, Florence, and Cortona, but never feels crowded — and is about half the price. You will meet genuine people who will be delighted to speak Italian with you.
We offer students at all levels flexible, tailored Italian courses taught in a friendly, personable way by our committed teaching team.
A ‘family-like’ atmosphere is what we aim to create here at Cultura Italiana Arezzo, our accredited Italian language school located right in the heart of Arezzo, one of Tuscany’s most beautiful cities.
We are a team of young, enthusiastic professionals who are all passionate about teaching and helping our students get the most out of their course.
The school offers several extracurricular activities each week. These include tours of Arezzo and other nearby towns including Cortona, Castiglion Fiorentino, Anghiari, San Sepolcro, Poppi, Lucignano and other charming places. There are also visits to local craftsmen, cooking classes, wine-tasting sessions and many more.
The school has a special room for students, with free Wi-Fi access, an Internet station, reference material and some space to work in small groups.
The school can find accommodation for students either in the city of Arezzo or in the Tuscan countryside.We will book the accommodation for the duration of the course. We have several types of accommodation: the student can stay with a family, in her/his own room (single or double), with or without private bathroom, share an apartment with other students, rent an independent flat or stay in a hotel, a B&B or an agriturismo in the country.
The nationality and age mix at Cultura Italiana Arezzo varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 50. In the summer, the average age is 45.
teaches students from all over the world, including:
does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Cultura Italiana Arezzo is located in the heart of the city, the centro, in a pedestrian area full of shops, cafés and restaurants.
The school has a special room for students, with free Wi-Fi access, an Internet station, reference material and some space to work in small groups.
I absolutely LOVE this school. The teachers, out of class excursions, and classes were a perfect fit for me. Meeting people from all over the world with one common goal was incredible. I felt like part of a family more than a student. The entire faculty is there to help at all times, and welcomes you every morning with a smile and a huge BOURNGIORNO! I HIGHLY recommend the school if you are thinking of starting your Italian language journey or just want to improve your skills. It is also a wonderful way to explore the Italian culture through cooking classes, visits to nearby small cities, and conversation everyday in class. The activities are professionally organized by the school, and easy to sign up beforehand. VERY organized. I will return this Fall and cannot wait! An added plus is, the city of Arezzo is amazing! History, culture, fabulous restaurants, and shopping too. The train station is so easy and in the heart of the city center. From there it is easy to take a train or bus to the cities nearby, or other major cities like Rome or Florence. .Sometimes after school in the afternoon, I would hop on the train to explore cities and be back for dinner!
Cannot think of one negative thing about my incredible 6 week experience!
Arezzo is a wonderful place to study Italian. It is beautiful, historic, full of wonderful art and not at all full of tourists. It is a hill town and for anyone who struggles with walking, they should know this in advance.
The school is on the second floor of small office building and is made up of only 4 classrooms. When I was there, there were only 6 students, 2 teachers as well as the direttoressa, Paola, who was the teacher for my private classes.
The activities were limited and because the school is so small, there are no choices, only one activity an afternoon one can sign up for or not. The week I attended, the cooking class was cancelled due to ill health on the part of the chef, and though I was offered another option, it was extraordinarily expensive.
I stayed in a beautiful l apartment with a wonderful couple. I asked for immersion in my housing and that was a huge success.
I was led though to think that there might be more english spoken, which was not the case. For someone else, this could have been frustrating.
The 6 other students, who I met in the afternoons were lovely. Again, the size of the school was a surprise and a disappointment.
That said, and although I was disappointed that my lessons were from xerox copies and not even a whole book (maybe you have to pay for 2 weeks to get one) the time with Paola was much about conversation and so in that, the week was a success for me.
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Italian in Arezzo. These homes are often between 2 - 20 minutes away from the school by public transport. Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance. Your housing starts on the Sunday before your first day of class and ends on the Saturday after your last day of class, unless otherwise noted. Learn more about homestay housing
It is possible to live in a rented apartment during your study in Arezzo, but this tends to be more expensive. Cultura Italiana Arezzo provides some assistance with apartment rentals or you can rent an apartment on your own. Learn more about apartment housing
We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.
Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.
Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Arezzo based on your budget, schedule and preferences.
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