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Quick Look
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Location:
Orbetello - Italy
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
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Language Taught: Italian
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Program Size: approx. 250/year
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Average Class Size: 2-6
Overview
 Recognized by the University of Siena, the Italian language school Terramare in Orbetello, founded in 1986, is run by a cooperative of teachers. Orbetello, surrounded by its lagoon, was an important Etruscan port and the home of trade between ancient civilizations. Its historical, urban and natural features provide the ideal conditions for meeting local people, as well as guaranteeing quality of life, making it just the place for a language school.
The school is open all year round. It is possible to enroll at any time and choose a course specially tailored to your requirements, answering to any need of studying, working, way of life and leisure time and suited to any level.
Classes are always small with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 6 students, divided into 6 levels as described in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The close contact with the everyday life of the town gives students many opportunities to hear and use everyday Italian, and creates a close interaction between the language learnt in school, and practice in the local community.
Terramare, in fact, is a responsive school capable of transforming local cultural events, plays and shows into enjoyable learning situations for further language study and social activities. The teaching method is centered around the individual student; The communicative approach is based on interactive activities in the classroom and group activities outside, with many cultural trips to a variety of local places of archaeological, artistic and historical interest. Enrolling for a language course at Terramare gives numerous opportunities to combine language learning with language practice.
Cultural activities organized by the school take place three times a week and are free of charge for students attending a course at our school; in the special courses a daily cultural program is included.
Special
Courses or Features
Italian for Academic Purposes
Italian Immersion Program (40+
hrs/wk)
Programs for Teenagers
Small Classes (5 or less per class)
One-to-One / Private Lessons
Short Programs (1 Week or Less)
Activities
Available
Water Sports
Horse Riding
Art or Painting
Cooking & Culinary
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
In collaboration with the University of Siena Terramare offers language courses with recognized academic credits for university students. Credits gained from attending a TerraMare course at any time of the year are cumulative and recognized by any University wordwide.
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
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Apartment / Flat
Terramare offers its students assistance in finding accomadation for the duration of their course free of charge. We can also book students own flats, beach houses and campsite upon request.
Payment should be made to the family, private host or hotel.
Program Costs
Course prices for 2008 (in Euro):
Standard group course - 20 hours group course in small groups
1 week (20hrs): 210
2 weeks (40hrs): 340
3 weeks (60hrs): 450
4 weeks (80hrs): 550
Combined intensive course - 20 hours group course and 10 hours individual tuition
1 week: 450
2 weeks: 820
3 weeks: 1170
4 weeks: 1510
Individual intensive course and CILS exam - 20 hours tuition
1 week: 480
2 weeks: 960
3 weeks: 1440
4 weeks: 1920
Individual intensive course and CILS exam - 30 hours per week
1 week: 720
2 weeks: 1440
3 weeks: 2160
4 weeks: 2880
Individual non-intensive course and CILS exam
1 week: 260
2 weeks: 520
3 weeks: 780
4 weeks: 1040
Language, nature and sport activities
1 week: 450
2 weeks: 900
Language, Mediterranean cuisine and the wine trail
1 week: 450
2 weeks: 900
Language, art, archaeology and pottery/painting workshop
1 week: 450
2 weeks: 900
Costs
Include: Prices include accomodation reservation service, VAT, teaching material, excursion guiding and cultural activities in the afternoon, good-bye party.
Tickets are not included. Pick-up service by private car on request is not included.
Dates
Group courses as well as language+activity courses start every two weeks, individual lessons can be started every day of the year.
Contact
Terramare
Via Volturno 10
58015 Orbetello
Tuscany
Italy
Tel:
++39-0564-850007
Fax:
++39-0564-850721
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