Why learn Italian in Viareggio?
The Italian language school “Giacomo Puccini Centre” organizes all the year round Italian Language and Culture Courses to learn italian in Viareggio, one of Tuscany’s most beautiful beaches.
We offer a wide range of different italian language programs from our popular standard language course to individual tuition and our Italian Diploma course (AIL Exams and CILS exams). People from all over the world come here to learn the italian language and to study the italian culture and way of living.
Why learn Italian in Giacomo Puccini School?
There are several reasons to choose our Centre:
Founded in 1988, we have years of experience and specialise in teaching Italian in Italy.
The school is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research.
The school is Officially recognized by the Swedish authorities (Vår skola är godkänd av CSN och Högskoleverket).
A young and higly motivated professional teaching facultiy all specially trained in teaching Italian to foreigners.
We are members of ASILS (Association of language schools for teaching Italian as a foreign language).
All levels of Italian offered from April to October.
Small study groups.
Courses start every 2 weeks (including beginners).
After 3 or 6 months the AIL-exam “Firenze” (Accademia Italiana di Lingua) DELI/DILI/DALI/DALC can be taken.
A whole range of activities offered for students to gain insight into the Italian culture.
Meet students from all over the world while studying at Centro Giacomo Puccini.
Friendly and helpful staff that give personal attention to each student.
Access provided for handicapped students.
Membership; AIL: Accademia Italiana di Lingua ASILS: Association of language schools for teaching Italian as a foreign language ELITE: Excellent Language Teaching Institutions in Europe.
About Viareggio
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Study Italian in the vibrant seaside city of Viareggio
Viareggio is one of the most famous and traditional seaside resorts in Tuscany. The wide, endless beaches, the excellent cuisine and the exciting night-life with its well-known “Versilian” discos -all contribute to make Viareggio a favorite holiday resort. A visit to Viareggio means meeting young Italians and enjoying the seafood specialities of Tuscany. During the tourist season a range of activities are offered by the local tourist office to all guests in the city. Viareggio is the ideal holiday resort for all guests in the city. Viareggio is the ideal holiday resort for all who love sunshine, the sea and enjoying themselves. Viareggio is also famous for its liberty period architecture.
Enjoy the beach
You can enjoy the wide, endless beaches. Most of students meet at the “Bagno italia” beach resort. You can lay on the sand to get a tan under the sun, or sit in a chair snd read a book under an umbrella.
Enjoy the cooking
You will not forget the excellent cuisine. There are several famous Viareggian fish dishes, as well the traditional Tuscan cuisine. You may prefer a pizza prepared in the traditional way or a terrific “spaghetti allo Scoglio” (spaghetti with seafood). Don’t miss out on savoring the wonderful range of Tuscan wines, such as the “Montecarlo” white wine or the more classic “Chianti” reds. Most dishes are served with vegetables.
Enjoy the nightlife
At night you can take a quiet “passeggiata” (stroll) along the promenade, maybe tasting a “gelato” (Italian ice-cream), or choose the exciting nightlife. Viareggio, with its well-known “Versilian” discos, was a starting point for many a famous italian singers. In July and August you can see the “Puccini Festival” in Torre del Lago.
Italian School in Viareggio
Italian School in Viareggio
Giacomo Puccini Italian School
The Building
The school is located in a two-story building, and contains nine classrooms. Facilities include:
- full internet service
- an out door terrace, gazebo, and a small garden – wheelchair access
Where we are located
We are located in the centre of Viareggio, within walking distance from the beach.The school is next to a Pinewood forest where you can go jogging, rent a bicycle, or play tennis. From the school everything is accessible by foot.
Recognised certificates
Diploma “Firenze” DELI-AIL (elementary)
Diploma “Firenze” DILI-AIL (intermediate)
Diploma “Firenze” DILC-AIL (intermediate commercial )
Diploma “Firenze” DALI-AIL (advanced)
Diploma “Firenze” DALC-AIL (commercial)
Preparation course for CILS, University of Siena
Recognised by the German Federal State of Hamburg for “Bildungsurlaub”.
Recognised by many US Universities for Academic credits.
Italian Courses in Viareggio
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STANDARD ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSE
20 classes per week (approx. 45 minutes each). This course is offered from all the year round at all levels. This is the most popular course and it is ideal for the majority of the students. The classes cover all aspects of the Italian language.
Starting dates: every 2 weeks
Duration: from 2 to 24 weeks
Lessons: 4 per day, 20 per week
Tuition: on all 6 (monthly) ability levels
Class size: minimum 3, maximum 12 participants in each class
Working in small groups (average 8, max 12 people), you will quickly make progress in Italian. Special emphasis is placed on speaking and interactiving in italian.
INTENSIVE ITALIAN LANGUAGE “PLUS” 5 & 10 COURSE
25 / 30 classes per week (approx. 45 minutes each). This course includes the Standard Italian language course plus 5 / 10 classes on an individual basis.
Starting dates: every 2 weeks
Duration: from 2 to 24 weeks
Lessons: 4 lessons of Standard Italian language per day, plus 1 or 2 lessons of private tuition per day. 25 or 30 per week
Tuition: on all 5 (monthly) ability levels
Class size: minimum 3, maximum 12 participants in each class*; 1 participant in the private lessons
We recommend this course for those who want to learn italian very quickly. In the individual classes you decide on the contents, topics and exercises with your teacher: the teacher will be able to help you individually.
INDIVIDUAL TUITION
Minimum 3 to maximum 8 lessons per day; the course intensity may be changed from week to week. —We suggest you choose our private tuition program if you want a course that can be tailored to your particular professional, or personal, or time scheduling requirements. The minimum enrolment period is 5 days, which can be extended according to your needs.
Activities in Viareggio
We include a dynamic, interesting and fun leisure program that is complementary to the process of learning the Italian language. All activities are directed towards socialising in a learning environment and increasing the student’s knowledge of Italian Culture. The focal point falls on interest in a specific subject. From surveys conducted amongst our students, it is clear that extra-curricular activities and excursions are greatly appreciated. Not just as an opportunity for all the students to get to know one another better, but also to gain a better understanding of the culture and way of life of the country. Most of the complementary activities and the cultural programs are included in the price of the course (NB however there may be additional costs in respect tickets for entrances and/or transport to the event) and will take place in the afternoon or evening
Weekly program
Italian School in Viareggio
Welcome dinner on the first day of the course. Every Thursday we organize a “spaghetti party” on the beach. Every Wednesday we organize an excursion to culturally rich cities; well-organized half-day trips to cities like Lucca, Pisa, Pietrasanta. Tour guides are professionally trained to work with foreign students. Besides giving information, they encourage the learning and practice of the language. Every week the Institute also organizes activities such as singing lessons where you can learn traditional songs, films and documentaries of cultural interest, going to discos and other gatherings. Activities are posted on the bulletin board in the reception area.
Weekend program
Italian School in Viareggio
Viareggio is a Mediterranean city with a mild climate and thus an ideal place to spend your holidays. Several times a year the city holds events that bring everyone together, both Viareggians and foreigners alike, such as the Float parade full music, colour, and dancing. The cultural activities of Viareggio include concerts for the young, classical music, cinema sessions etc. For the weekends, we offer information on do-it-yourself excursions to places of interest with respect to art and history: Florence, Cinque Terre, Rome. The number and diversity of excursions to interesting places in the vicinity at the weekend is great. If you prefer nature you can discover mountainous passes and valleys or relaxing routes by bicycle.
Accommodation in Viareggio
Accommodation in Viareggio
Choose the type of lodging that appeals most to you from the brief description in the following list of accommodations. We make every effort to ensure that your stay is as pleasant as possible. Accommodation standards are regularly checked by us. We also receive feedback from all students after their stay.Your accommodation is reserved for you from 12 noon on the Sunday prior to the start of your course until the Saturday following the last day of your course. You have a choice of apartment, hotel accommodation, residences and camping. See the accommodation prices.
Apartments
Accommodation in Viareggio
You can choose between 2, 3 or 4 bedroom apartments which you share with other international students. It is ideal for those who enjoy contact with other students from different parts of the world. We always do our best to accommodate you in a student flat with different nationalities. However, the common language typically becomes English. We suggest that you should reach an agreement with one another to speak as much Italian as possible. The student flats are not very luxurious but they have all the basic facilities: a bed, table, chair and a wardrobe. Each student flat has a fully equipped kitchen. In student flats there are no telephones available. You can make your phone calls from one of the many phone boxes. You share the kitchen and the bathroom. Please note: Tenants are responsible for the cleaning of their apartment. It is expected that the rental apartments be left clean and orderly. Single or double rooms are available upon request. Sheets and blankets are included; bed linen is changed every 2 weeks. You only have to bring your own towels. All extra costs for electricity, water, gas, etc. are included in the fees for lodging. All apartments are located a short distance from the school, shopping facilities and beaches.
Hotel accommodation
You can choose between a One-star-Hotel, Two-star-Hotel, or Three-star-Hotel. It is ideal for those who enjoy to be served breakfast in the morning and do not like to be responsible for the cleaning of their room. One-star-Hotel are cheap. Students will be staying in small Hotels in a friendly atmosphere. Accommodation always includes double room with wash-basin, bed & breakfast. Single room only on request. If you book Hotel accommodation we can also offer you half board facilities which includes breakfast in the Hotel and dinner in a nearby Restaurant.The Hotels are located within a walking distance from the school, shopping facilities and beaches.
Two-star-Hotels include double room with its own bathroom. Three-star-Hotels include double room with its own bathroom, TV and telephone.
Residences and camping
On request the school can reserve for you a residence or a mini-flat or can inform you about the camping possibilities.
Camping sites are located about 20 minutes away by car from Viareggio.