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Siena is one of the most beautiful cities in the Tuscany surrounded by olive groves and the vineyards of Chianti. It is located on three hills in the middle east of Italy and it is famous for its Medieval architecture.
As regards the spirit of the city, Siena was influenced by many different cultures and its architecture appears as a witness of these past times. Although the city is quite small there are a plenty of things to visit and the way will always lead you back to the beautiful main place: Piazzo del Campo, shaped as a shell, where you can rest or enjoy a snack in one of the numerous restaurants nearby.
Finally, the city is divided into seventeen areas (contrade) that rival with each other in the Palio race (a horse race) two times a year. During the rest of the year the inhabitants are very kind and helpful and love sitting at the alleyways of their town to enjoy good Italian food and wine. The city is also home of one of the oldest universities in Europe.
Siena Italian School
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The school is situated in the medieval area of Siena. In this area, car drivers are banned so as to preserve the historical buildings and traditional sights.
As regards its location, the Siena Italian School is placed in a traditional and historical building in the middle of the Old City. Many museums, monuments and shopping malls are found in the school surroundings.
Besides, the school has spacious classrooms, terrace and computer room with free Internet access.
Some extracurricular activities organized by the school include: dinners with teachers in traditional restaurants, guided tours through the city and historical and art sights, film evenings, excursions to near regions and visits to wine cellars.
Airport Transfer Service: Airport pick up available at an extra cost from Florence airport Amerigo Vespucci or from Pisa airport Galileo Galilei.
Overview of Siena
Campagna in Siena
Street in Siena
Courses Available in Siena
Intensive for beginners (20 lessons/Week)
The course main objective is to learn Italian grammar in depth and acquire writing and reading skills to successfully apply in real life situations.
Minimum week requirement: 2 weeks.
Maximum number of students per class: Maximum 12 students per class.
Super Intensive for beginners (20 + 10 lessons/Week)
The course main objective is to learn Italian grammar in depth and acquire writing and reading skills to successfully apply in real life situations. Private lessons are taught one to one and are designed according to the students needs and interests.
Minimum week requirement: 2 weeks.
Maximum number of students per class: Maximum 12 students per class.
Super Intensive for beginners (20 + 5 lessons/Week)
The course main objective is to learn Italian grammar in depth and acquire writing and reading skills to successfully apply in real life situations. Private lessons are taught one to one and are designed according to the students needs and interests.
Super Intensive for non-beginners (20 + 10 lessons/Week)
The course main objective is to learn Italian grammar in depth and acquire writing and reading skills to successfully apply in real life situations. Private lessons are taught one to one and are designed according to the students needs and interests.
Minimum week requirement: 2 weeks.
Maximum number of students per class: Maximum 12 students per class.
Super Intensive for non-beginnes (20 + 5 lessons/Week)
The course main objective is to learn Italian grammar in depth and acquire writing and reading skills to successfully apply in real life situations. Private lessons are taught one to one and are designed according to the students needs and interests.
