Brochure, dates and fees 2012

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Administrative fees

All courses

Registration fee	€35
Books and materials	€35
Accommodation fee (if service requested)	€25
Transfer (one way) - optional	€42

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General Italian

Intensive GI22

All Levels

These courses consist of four hours of lessons per day, from 9.00 to 13.00, Monday to Friday, plus (at least) 2 hours (1 afternoon class of conversation or phonetic) per week. Groups will consist of a minimum of three and a maximum of eight students, and include a programme of excursions and activities.

2 weeks	€360
3 weeks	€490
4 weeks	€600
5 Weeks	€750
6 Weeks	€900
7 Weeks	€1.050
8 Weeks	€1.160
9 Weeks	€1.310
10 Weeks	€1.450
11 Weeks	€1.585
12 Weeks	€1.690
13-16 weeks	€140
17-24 weeks	€130
Extra week	€125

 

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Super Intensive

All Levels

This course consists of six hours of lessons per day, from 9.30 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 16.00, from Monday to Friday. There are 3 to 8 students per group, and it includes a programme of social and cultural activities. When are enrolled less than 2 students at the same level, we guarantee, at the same price, 5 one to one afternoon classes per week (***)

2 weeks	€510
3 weeks	€670
4 weeks	€875
Extra week	€210

 

Combined (Intensive + one to one) Courses – All Levels

This course consists of five hours of lessons per day, from 9.00 to 13.00 and from 14.00 to 15.00 , from Monday to Friday. There are 4 to 8 students per group, and it includes a programme of social and cultural activities.

2 weeks	€565
3 weeks	€800
4 weeks	€970
5 Weeks	€1.215
6 Weeks	€1.455
7 Weeks	€1.700
8 Weeks	€1.890
9 Weeks	€2.095
10 Weeks	€2.325
11 Weeks	€2.560
12 Weeks	€2.740

Non-beginners can start on any Monday (except public holidays)

 

Start dates (intensive - intensive plus and combined)

 

Beginners Non-beginners January 9 9-16-23-30 February 6 6-13-20-27 March 5 5-12-19-26 April 2 2-9-16-23-30 May 7 7-14-21-28 June 4 4-11-18-25

Beginners Non-beginners July 2 2-9-16-23-30 August 6 6-13-20-27 September 3 3-10-17-24 October 1 1-8-15-22-29 November 5 5-12-19-26 December 3 3-10

 

 

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Italian For Examinations

CILS preparation course – all levels

These courses take 6 weeks, four hours of lessons per day for the first four weeks, followed by 6 hours for the final intensive two weeks. You can enrol also for 4 or 2 weeks

Start dates 2012

6 weeks	4 weeks	2 weeks
23 april	7 May	21 May
22 october	5November	19 November

 

Dates 2012 exams

7 june 2012

6 december 2012

 

 

Price
6 weeks (140 hours )	€910
4 weeks (100 hours )	€685
2 weeks (60 hours )	€460
(Exam fee is not included in this price)

Exam Fee

A1: € 40,00

A2: € 40,00

Uno B1: € 90,00

Due B2: € 105,00

Tre C1: € 135,00

C2: € 160,00

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Preparatory Course for University

This course prepares for access at an Italian-speaking university.

Minimum Level: Intermediate / B1 (European Common Framework)

This preparatory course lasts 4, 6 or 8 weeks and consists of 4 morning classes (GENERAL INTENSIVE ITALIA) plus 2 lessons in the afternoon (SCIENTIFIC SUBJECTS) , Monday to Friday.

Tuition: 120, 180 or 240 hours

Starting date:

• June 4th 2012 (8 weeks)

• June 18th 2010 (6 weeks)

• July 2nd 2010 (4 weeks)

Weeks	University Prep.	Italian lang.	Code	Fees
4	40	80	UP	875,00
6	60	120	UP1	1.290,00
8	80	160	UP2	1.660,00

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Business Italian Course

Our Business Italian courses last for 4 weeks, consisting of 6 hours of classes per day (in the last 2weeks), four of which are in a General Italian group and two of which focus specifically on Business Italian Group. When are enrolled less than 2 students at the same level, we guarantee, at the same price, 5 one to one afternoon classes per week (***)

Italian for Law

Minimum Level: Upper-Intermediate

Minimum Age: 21

This course consists of 4 lessons in a Standard LanguageCourse plus 1 private tutorials on Italian for law, each day. Last for 4 weeks.

Start dates (business and italian for law)

• March 5

• May 7

• July 2

• October 1

• November 5

• other dates on demand

Price
4 weeks	€1.050

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One to One Individual Lessons - General

Both the contents of the course and the timetable can be adapted to fit the needs of the student.

Price
10 hours	€240
20 hours	€440
30 hours	€630

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One to One Individual Lessons - Professional

Both the contents of the course and the course start date can be adapted to the demands of the profession: business, law, architecture, tourism, etc.

Price
10 hours	€320
20 hours	€565
30 hours	€755

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Two to One – General

If two people are interested in taking lessons together the two-to-one formula offers a great opportunity in both financial and educational terms, the time and dates can be arranged to your particular needs.

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Two to One – Professional

If two people are interested in taking lessons together, the two-to-one formula offers the best opportunity, in terms of both teaching and cost. The timetable and dates can be arranged to suit the needs of the students.

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Over 45 - Master Class course

All levels

This course lasts two weeks and consists of 4 hours per day of lessons and has a programme of activities and excursions designed with people of this age in mind.

Start dates

• 7 May

• 17 September

Price
2 weeks	€680

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Special Courses

Conversation Classes

Minimum Level: Lower intermediate

Different aspects of Italian culture are dealt with in every lesson, with particular attention paid to spoken ability. Every course
lasts 2 afternooons, from 14.00 to 16.00 (days arranged according to the weekly schedule, from Monday to Friday). They act as a perfect addition to morning group classes. The student can attend conversation classes for as many weeks as desired. The start-date for the course is every week.
ONLY as a complement to GI22 course.

 

Price
Weekly price	€55

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Italian PLUS History, Art, Literature

2 weeks programme / 6 classes (2 hours each) - 12 hours

Price
1 Student	€300
2 Student	€240
3 Student	€180

 

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Italian PLUS History, Art, Literatur

2/3 weeks programme / 6 classes (2 hours each) - 12 hours

Option: Ceramics / Pottery or Painting / Drawing

Price
12 hours	€300

 

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"Eight Tour" Italianon the road

Included: Classes (15 hours) with our teachers, guided visits,transportation by mini-van or private bus, accommodationin *** 3 stars hotels - twin room, all breakfasts, somedinners (see details) + Italian Intensive course GI22 in Bologna (1 or more weeks)

Not included: Accommodation in Bologna

Italian Course + 1 WEEK TOUR
2 weeks (1+1)	€
3 weeks (2+1)	€

 

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Wine tasting and Cookery

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Accommodation

Bilbo House
Single room / self catering (*)	€ 120/130 / week
Double / twin room (**)	€ 90/110 / week
Long stay	on demand

(*) 2-5 weeks: 130 ; 6-8 weeks: 125; 9+ weeks: 120

(**) only for 2 students booking together

Extra Night: 20 - Check in: Sunday - Check out: Saturday (before 11.30 am)

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Homestay
Standard host family single room half board	€180/Week
Extra night single room	€ 30/Night
Standard host family single room - self catering	€125/Week
Extra night double room	€ 20/Night
Superior single room . supplement to add per week	€ 30/50
Standard host double / twin room only for 2 people booking together - price on demand

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Bed & Breakfast
Single room / night	€40-60/room
double room / night	€70-80/room

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Shared apartment
Single room / self catering	€ 125 / week
Double / twin room	€ 100 / week
Long stay	on demand

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Hotel
Single with bathroom	€ 40-70/day
Double with bathroom	€ 70-90/day
Triple with bathroom	€ 115/day

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Indipendent Flats or mini apartment
One bedroom flat	from € 300 / week
Two bedrooms flat (2-3 people)	from € 360 / week

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Fee Calculator

The Course Calculator will help you to calculate the cost of your course and accommodation options with A.L.C.E.. Please enter your selections to receive a guide price for your course. Please note that prices given here are for 2012 course and for guidance only: take in mind that some special option, promotion and discounts can be applied. Ask us for details >>>info@studyitalian.it

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Terms & Conditions 2012

1. Age
Students should be 18 years old or over (17 with parental permission)
2. Number of Students per class
8 maximum - 3/5 average
2. Classes
Each class hour is 60 minutes. One 20 minutes break from 10.50 to 11.10
3. Fees
Fees include: tuition, welcome pack, student information handbook, use of resource center, free Internet access - placement
test and end of course certificate / individual report. The balance must be paid at least 15 days before the beginning of
the course. Fees do not include: Exam fees, meals, private insurance and bank charges.
A registration fee of 35 Euros will be charged on all courses. Registration fee does not include course books. All students
must buy a course book and materials at 35 Euros. This fee will be included on all invoices.
4. Airport Transfers
We can arrange for you to be met at Bologna airport and taken by car to your accommodation. The cost of this services is
42 Euros from /to airport and 30 Euros from /to railway station - one way.
5. Excursions
Excursions are not included in the cost. (except over 45+ course). Some social and cultural
activities are free of charge (please see monthly schedule)
6. ALCE Calendar
The School will be closed (including Christmas break and public holidays): from January 1 to 7, 25 April, 1 May, 2 June, 15 August, 4 October, 1 November, 8 December, from 19 to 30 December
7. Accommodation
All accommodation booked by ALCE is subject to an administration fee of 25 Euros. If a student changes family or accommodation,
a second administration fee may be charged in some cases.
8. Insurance
All students are advised to take out private medical and travel insurance. On request insurance can be provided. All EU
nationals should bring E1.11 form covering public medical care.
9. Visas
EU national do not require Visas. Non-EU nationals should contact their local Italian Embassy or Consulate.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS (NOT EU STUDENTS)

If you are enrolled in a course where you must get a visa, cancellation is possible only if :

1) received (by post or fax) at least 45 days before the starting date (refunding of the fees less deposit - € 200,00 -  and 2 full weeks accommodation fee)
2) WHEN YOU RECEIVE A WRITTEN REFUSAL FROM THE embassy; this document must be sent in original by post
3) After this date you are entitled to a refund (within 75 working days)  of the course (less deposit) ; accommodation fees are not refundable

10.Booking and Cancellations:
Enrolment must be accompanied by a deposit of € 200, which can be paid by credit card (add 3%), or bank transfer.
Cancellation: 60 days before beginning of course: all fees refunded less a charge of Euros 80,00 (admin. expenses); 30 days
before beginning of course: balance will be refunded less a charge of Euros 140.00 (deposit). If a booking is cancelled between
29 and 14 days before the start of the course you will be entitled to a refund, less a charge of Euros 195.00 (deposit + registration
and accommodation fee). Between 13 and 7 days (in addition, the accommodation fees won’t be refundable). If the cancellation
arrives late, entire sum will be forfeited.

These conditions apply to EU students and to student outside EU who don't need a Visa

11. Changing Course
If a student changes the date of a course, an extra registration fee will be charged. If the change is made less than one week
before the course start date, one week’s accommodation will also be charged.
12. Refunds
No refund can be made after a course has started. In the case of illness, students may ask for a course to be postponed to
a later date. In this case the school will require a medical certificate. A course cannot be carried over into the next calendar
year.

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Enrolment & Application

Enrolment

Enrolment must be accompanied by a deposit of € 200, which can be paid by bank transfer or Euro cheques (fees net of bank charge or commission). Please make cheques payable in euros to A.L.C.E. Associazione Lingue e Culture Europee and then send them directly to the school.

Bank transfers can be sent to our account in: Banca Unicredit - Filiale Piazza Trento e Trieste - Agenzia n. 03016

Our bank account number for transfers are as follows

From Italy and elsewhere in Europe: IBAN Number: IT 66 D  02008 02410 000100865399

From elsewhere in the World:

Account: 000100865399

BIC/SWIFT: UNCRITM1MN6

Please bear in mind that bank transfer charges will be imposed on top of the price of the course.

 

Application

1) apply on-line or

2) Complete the application form and return by e-mail, fax or post to:

A.L..C.E. Associazione Lingue e Culture Europee

Via Santo Stefano, 164 - 40125; Bologna - Italia

E-mail: info@studyialian.it

Tel. ++39 51 05.60.300 Fax. + +39 51 74.17.294

ALCE will reply by e-mail or fax with course confirmation and invoice

 

Important

Please allow 5 working days for a bank transfer to arrive.

State your name and invoice number on the bank transfer form.

Host family details will be sent once fees have been received and/or approximately 2 weeks before the courses start.

Please telephone your host family to confirm your time of arrival.

 

On the first day of your course

Arrive at the location at the time shown on your confirmation letter. You will have an Italian language test and be placed in a class according to your written and oral level.

Please bring proof of payment.

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