LSI Language School in Florence
Description of LSI Language School in Florence
LSI Language School in Florence is a well-known international language school in the city center, known as the "cradle of the Renaissance". The school offers various Italian language courses for students with any level of basic preparation. Education in Florence will be an excellent choice for those who want to get acquainted with the colourful culture and architectural heritage of a country with a centuries-old history.
The school offers its students not only standard academic courses: specialized programs on art, culture, cooking are available. Programs allow to learn Italian and get acquainted with certain traditions popular in Italy, and interesting areas of activity (design, photography, etc.).
Programs and prices, tuition fees in LSI Language School in Florence
Brief information: General Italian course for those who want to improve their basic language skills.
About the program: The program includes the study of the main language aspects:
- Vocabulary;
- Grammar;
- Writing;
- Listening;
- Reading.
The emphasis is on developing the skills of speaking. International students have 4 lessons per day. The program allows you to combine learning Italian with excursion, for example rest in Florence.
Students age: 16+.
Start dates: year-round.
Requirements for enrollment: Italian from A1.
Result of the educational program:
- Mastering conversational Italian;
- Developing basic language skills.
Educational group: 12 students.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Schedule: 20 lessons per week.
Brief information: A two-week specialized program for those who are interested in the art of Italy and prefers thematic leisure.
About the program: The combined course is built on the basis of "Standard 20". In the first half of the day, the students of the program are offered classical academic studies aimed at developing basic language skills. There are lessons on Italian art after lunch. Classes are held in classrooms and out of the school (in galleries, museums, creative workshops, etc.).
Students age: 16+.
Start dates: year-round.
Requirements for enrollment: Italian from the entry level.
Result of the educational program:
- The improvement of the basic language skills;
- The acquisition of knowledge on the history of Italian art from ancient times to the 21st century.
Educational group: 10 to 12 students.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Brief information: A combined program for students wishing to unravel the secrets of Italian cooking, and gourmets.
About the program: the study of Italian are held in standard mode (20 lessons per week). In addition, 6 thematic classes on Italian cooking are offered weekly for students. They are held both in school and in partner organizations. The extracurriculum part of the course is also topical. Students are invited to attend lectures-tastings at famous Florentine restaurants.
Students age: 16+.
Start dates: year-round.
Requirements for enrollment: Any level of Italian proficiency.
Result of the educational program:
- Improving the general language skills;
- Acquaintance with the peculiarities of Italian cooking;
- The experience of cooking national dishes.
Educational group: 12 students.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Brief information. The program, calculated for at least 4 weeks, provides for the possibility of choosing a specialization.
About the program: The combined program includes two blocks: language and professional. The first is identical to the course "Standard 20". Every day students are invited to attend 4 Italian lessons for the development of basic language skills. The emphasis is on the perception of Italian by ear and spoken language.
Each student chooses a specialization in accordance with their interests. The set of objects includes:
- Painting;
- Drawing;
- Photography;
- Fashion;
- Industrial design and interior design.
Students age: 16+.
Dates of the program: year-round.
Requirements for enrollment: The minimum level of the Italian language is A.
Result of the educational program:
- Confident knowledge of Italian (basic aspects of the language);
- Acquisition of special skills in a specific field (design, photography, applied arts).
Educational group: 10 students.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes.
Accommodation, meals, prices
For students there are available following types of accommodation:
- accommodation in the family (great option for those who want to get acquainted with Italian culture, practice the language in an informal atmosphere);
- hotel accommodation (hotels and rooms are selected individually);
- accommodation in the apartments (in a single room with furniture, Wi-Fi).
Possible catering options:
- Self-service
- Breakfast
- Half board.
Homestay:
- single room half board - 260 euros per week
- double room half board - 215 euros per week
- single room without meals - € 160 per week
Subjects, specialties
Activities LSI Language School in Florence
Extracurricular program of LSI Florence is multifaceted. A special place in it is given to the organization of excursion rest for students. Foreign students are offered interesting routes to explore the sights of the "cradle of the Renaissance". In Florence, there are many tourist attractions, from the Ponte Vecchue bridge to the Uffizi Gallery.
Daily routine
Classes in the school are held in two shifts. The morning ends at 12:30, the daytime at 19:00.
Advantages
- Convenient location (the school is located near a major traffic junction), comfortable living, efficient studying.
- Practical-oriented programs are offered at the school, which at the same time leave enough time to relax in the tourist city.
- The educational institution has modern technical facilities. The school uses modern methods of teaching Italian as a foreign language. This makes it possible to make the technological learning process as efficient as possible.
- The extracurricular program at the school provides students with interesting leisure activities.
Facilities and equipment at LSI Language School in Florence
Students are provided with spacious bright classrooms equipped with interactive technology, modern methodical and educational materials, a library, a computer center, free Wi-Fi. Also in the studying center there is a rest room, an administrative office.
Admission dates and extra charges
Additional fees:
- registration fee 80 euros
- transfer from Florence airport one way 55 euros
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about LSI Language School in Florence
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
