Language Courses
Courses are designed according to the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) guidelines:
- A1 Level (Breakthrough)
- A2 Level (Waystage)
- B1 Level (Threshold)
- B2 Level (Vantage)
- C1 Level (Effective Operational Proficiency)
- C2 Level (Mastery)
Intensive Courses
20 hours per week (80 hours/module) from Monday to Friday.
Ordinary Courses
16 hours per week (64 hours/module) from Monday to Thursday.
Individual Courses
A teacher is assigned to a single student who needs to achieve very specific linguistic and cultural goals, ensuring maximum flexibility and personalization. According to every student’s needs, a teacher is chosen; after that, student and teacher plan the study program and how the course shall be held.
Thematic Courses
Students can follow specific programs in:
- Italian Literature
- History and Philosophy
- Art and Architecture
- Specific language (medical, economic, engineering, computer, politics, academic)
Courses are activated with a minimum of 5 students and are held in the afternoon hours. Please contact our Student Administration Office for information about costs of extra activities, customized and thematic courses, and special prices for groups, with or without extra activities.
Accommodation
Housing assignments are based on a survey of housing preferences expressed through the application form.
The school can provide assistance in finding accommodation. The price of accommodation organised by the school includes transfers from the train station or from the city terminal to your lodgings, and assistance from our student experience staff. The price will depend on the type of accommodation requested. If you wish, you can also organize your own accommodation.
Student Apartments
Student apartments are the best option for those who wish to share this experience with other people. To facilitate the use of Italian as a lingua franca, the apartments are usually integrated, with a mix of Italians and students from other countries. Located close to the language school, student apartments are comfortable and have shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Single and double occupancy is offered. Bedding and facilities are included in the cost. Occupancy starts from 12:00 noon on the Saturday before the courses start until 3:00 pm on the Saturday after the courses end.
Studio Apartment
Couples or individual students who prefer a more independent and private setting can opt for a studio apartment. Each studio apartment is well furnished and is generally located in the historical center.
Homestay
Living with an Italian family is a greater opportunity to open a more intimate window into a new culture and experience the real Italian lifestyle. The student is generally integrated into family life. Each homestay family is selected and monitored according to strict criteria and qualities such as a sincere interest in learning about other cultures and willingness to devote time to talking and doing things with the student, thus encouraging total language and cultural immersion.
Homestay families live near the school or in areas well connected by bus. Single or double rooms are offered. The homestay program fee includes breakfast and one meal (lunch or dinner).
For more information about accommodation, please contact us with any questions you may have: guida@lum.it.