Our partner Italian language school (AZ Siena) is located in what we feel is one of the best areas of Siena (Italy). Our students who come to study and learn Italian in Siena will have easy access to all the major sites of interest within Siena. Besides major sites of interest, students who come to study and learn Italian at our partner language school will find an abundance of shops, restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs all within a very short walking distance from the language center in Siena.

Today our partner Italian language school in Siena is set up in a beautiful historic building. The overall feel of the school is cozy and comfortable with a distinctive Old World charm. The classrooms are comfortable and well lit, there is a nice student break area, and the Italian language school has a nice sun deck that students like to use between breaks and after language classes. Evaluations received from past participants who came to study and learn Italian at this Italian language school have been exceedingly positive.

Students who study Italian at the language school in Siena (Italy) can study in either a group or a private Italian language program. Most people who attend classes at the Italian language school in Siena will take one of the group Italian language options. For those students who have limited time in which to study and learn Italian or who have a need to learn specialized Italian vocabulary or topics, then one of the private Italian language programs are the perfect option.

During your Italian immersion program you will find that the focus of each of the various Italian language programs will be on communication (speaking and listening). Reading and writing will play a part in your Italian language program, however the main emphasis will be on improving your ability to both speak and listen in Italian. The courses offered by the Italian language school offer both flexibility and structure. The result of this format will allow students to study and learn Italian in a short time period.

Besides offering a nice range of excellent Italian language programs, the Italian language school in Siena also offers has a great cultural and excursion program. These cultural activities and/or excursions are offered during the afternoons or on the weekends. Taking part in many of these interesting activities will be a key component of your Italian language immersion program in Siena, Italy.

If you are searching for an excellent location to study and learn Italian in (Italy, then consider spending some time with our our partner Italian language school in Siena.

• Siena is without a doubt, one of Italy's most enchanting cities.
• Siena is a beautiful town that today still has the feel of a medieval city
• An ideal place for someone who prefers a smaller town
• Siena has a wealth of old architecture, museums, and a wonderful Gothic church
• From Siena most parts of Tuscany are just short drives away
• Nearby the city are the famous medieval towns of San Gimagnano and Volterra
• It is worth stopping by to visit the Duomo, considered by most to be one of the greatest Italian Gothic churches
• Siena is situated along major rail lines which makes travel to other parts of Italy very easy.
• Both Rome and Florence are within two hours of Siena
• Siena offers visitors easy access to things such as Mediterranean beaches or world-class skiing facilities in the Alps.

Standard Italian Language Course: This popular Italian language course consists of 20 language classes per week. These Italian language classes run 45-50 minutes each. In your language class, the emphasis will be on the enhancement of your Italian language speaking and listening skills. The average Italian language class you participate in will typically have between 7-8 students with no more than 12 in any one class. Out of all the students who come to study and learn Italian in Siena this is the most popular Italian program option.

Combined Italian Language Course: This is a great option for someone who wants a very intensive Italian language program. The first portion of your day will consist of group Italian language classes (Standard Italian Language Course). After a lunch break you will then come back for an additional 1-2 private Italian language classes per day. The individual portion of your Italian language program can be customized to fit your needs.

Private Italian Language Instruction: For students who prefer to participate in the most intensive Italian language program available, consider taking a private language course. You can take 4 or 6 Italian lessons per day. Students can study general or specialized topics as they relate to Italian. If you have a short period of time available to you, this may be your best Italian program option.

• Stay with a local host family in either a single or double room (your choice). 1 - 2 meals per day
• Stay in an apartment with other students (single or double room)
• Accommodations at a hotel (available upon request)
• Access to email, the internet, phone, and fax service. (some services not free)
• Books and materials are included
• Airport or train station pickup (not free)
• Option to participate in various cultural activities. (some activities have a fee)
• Weekend trip (not free)
• Academic credit available (see academic credit section)

Italian language program start dates: The following start dates are for absolute beginners of Italian. If you already have some Italian, then you can start on any Monday. The school is closed from Dec 13, 2008 to Jan 4, 2009