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SCUOLA CAMPRENA

SCHOOL FOR ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL STUDIES

Member of the "Parco Artistico Naturale e Culturale Val d'Orcia"

Scuola Camprena
School for Italian Language and Cultural Studies
53026 Pienza, Italy
Tel./Fax: + 39 0578 749404
E-Mail: scuolacamprena@bccmp.com
karen64@libero.it

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School founded: 1998

Founded and directed by: Dr. Claudio Serafini

Our courses in Italian language and culture

Our courses in Italian language and culture take place in the light and airy rooms of a small manor house on an Etruscan settlement, located close to a 14 th century Benedictine monastery.

At our school you will receive individual attention: courses are tailored to your personal wishes and language proficiency.
This means that we work exclusively through private tuition or in small groups , giving you the satisfaction of learning Italian in an effective and focused way while experiencing a sense of harmony with the natural surroundings.

foto: Dr. Claudio Serafini

Rooms

Our school is in southern Tuscany, in the picturesque Orcia Valley in the province of Siena. The roomy premises of a former estate renovated in 2003 reflect the motion of the gently rolling countryside and transform the light and mood of the surrounding landscape into inner contentment and focus , with glass panels and high windows that also afford beautiful and peaceful views.
Our school is thus also a place to relax and reflect , where you can contemplate and enjoy the unique landscape of this corner of Tuscany.

Another emblem of the place is the ancient oak tree growing in front of the school building, a symbol of freedom and strength.

And the surrounding hilltop villages (Castelmuzio, Petroio, Lucignano d'Asso) are an invitation to unwind and get to know the local people.

Courses

We work exclusively through private tuition or in small groups, (Class size: 5 max.) giving you the satisfaction of learning Italian.

Depending on your personal and professional interests, your particular knowledge of foreign languages and learning style, we offer:

Beginners, advanced and “professional” level language courses

Focus on:

  • speaking
  • grammar
  • pronunciation
  • written expression

Special thematic courses:

  • Art, history, religion, philosophy, literature
  • Local cuisine and products (wine, olive oil, Pecorino cheese) in collaboration with nearby farms

Workshops on one of the nearby farms

The program of each course ranges from the 1st level (for beginners) to the 5th level.
   Latin courses in 2015    
When learning modern languages, Latin can give a significant boost to our language ability, as well as bringing us closer to the roots of European culture. It gives real pleasure at any age to read Latin masterpieces in the original. Prices are the same as for Italian courses. For more information on Latin courses offered, contact us at:
scuolacamprena@bccmp.com

Weekend course

"Intensive" course
16 0re e 2 cene - 700 €

"superintensive" course
20 ore e 2 cene - 980 €

Courses Vivace, Allegro, Andante
2,3,4 hours a day, from 9.00am o'clock, are advisable above all for those who wish to have free time for other activities.

Course "Presto "
6 hours a day, from 9am to 12.20 o'clock and from 2pm to 3.40pm. Offers concentrated study in the morning and exercises of practical use of the language during the afternoon hours.

Course "Presto" including lunch with the teacher
6 hours a day, from 9am to 2pm. This formula insures the lesson's continuity and the participation of the student in realistic situations .

Course "Prestissimo"
8 hours a day, from 9am to 1.10 o'clock and from 2pm to 4.30pm. Offers a longer, more concentrated contact with the language. Two instructors teach this course.

Course "Prestissimo" including lunch
8 hours a day, from 9am to 3.40pm including lunch with the teacher. The lessons continue without interruption with two different teachers . This formula insures the lesson's continuity and the participation of the student in realistic situations.

Overview of courses:

The prices include:
use of textbooks, video tapes; certificates and diplomas; school tax; examination fee.
10% discount for each extra week.

 "Assolo" (private tuition)
The one-to-one courses may start and finish on any days requested. 

"Assolo"
(private tuition)

Hours per week
Price per week

Prestissimo (including lunch)

40

€ 1450

Prestissimo

40

€ 1300

Presto (including lunch)

30

€ 1350

Presto

30

€ 1.000

Vivace

20

€ 750

Allegro

15

€ 650

Andante

10

€ 500

“Duetto” For 2 participants in the same course
The "Duetto" courses may start and finish on any days requested. 

"Duetto"
(for two partecipants)

Hours per week
Price per week

Prestissimo

40

€ 1200

Presto

30

€ 1100

Vivace

20

€ 840

Allegro

15

€ 720

Andante

10

€ 600

We design special course modules for large groups (e.g. school/university classes, other course groups).

Lessons

Class size: 5 max

Teachers: Graduates with experience in teaching Italian to foreigners

Courses offered: Year-round, Mondays to Fridays (no lessons on bank holidays)

If required at weekends and on holidays (15% supplement)

Lessons last: 50 minutes

Class size: 5 max.

Course fees include: Individual course material, placement test on request, course certificate (the course books may be borrowed or purchased)

Preparatory courses for the CILS Diploma (Università per Stranieri, Siena) and PLIDA (Società Dante Alighieri).

 

Our visitors from all over the world:

  • Single people seeking immersion in Italian language and culture in a peaceful rural environment
  • Couples wishing to learn Italian together through private lessons
  • Groups following school, university, painting or pottery classes who are staying in the monastery of Sant'Anna and wish to supplement their activities with an introductory course in Italian or prepare for study at an Italian university (e.g. the Modern Art Institute in San Francisco, University of Washington, Munich/Salzburg Summer Academy).

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