Learn Italian in Tuscany @ Il Sasso

	stand.	intens.	Notes
1 week course	250 Euro	535 Euro	per person
2 week course	420 Euro	980 Euro	per person
3 week course	520 Euro	1,360 Euro	per person
4 week course	640 Euro	1,720 Euro	per person

*Please contact advertiser for rates & availability for your travel dates.

Activity/Tour

One of the best Italian Language Schools in Italy, Il Sasso is recognized by the Ministry of Education and ISO 9001:2008 certified. Since 28 years it offers courses in Italian Language, Culture, Art, Wine, History, Literature and Italian for Business. The school is open all year round both for group and individual teaching. Il Sasso is in Montepulciano, in the heart of Tuscany, half way between Florence and Rome. It is located in a historic building in town, has 8 large, airy classrooms and a hall for conferences. There is a terrace with a lovely panoramic view as well as free Internet Point for students and free WiFi access. Il Sasso offers to its students a wide variety of afternoon activities, such as guided tours, wine, olive oil and cheese tasting, cooking lessons and walks in the countryside. Students are of every age group and come from all parts of the globe. Class sizes are from 4 to 9 students. The classes are divided into six levels. The principal objective of our courses is to get our students, even those in the beginner levels, to the point where they're able to communicate in Italian.

Typical Day

Standard courses: lessons from 8.45 am to 1.10 pm, afternoon activities such as tours of Montepulciano, visits to the hot springs of Bagno Vignoni, excursions to Montalcino and Sant'Antimo, wine, cheese and olive oil tastings, cooking evenings and walks in the countryside.
Courses Standard +: lessons from 8.45 am to 1.10 pm and from 2.30 pm to 3.25 pm, afternoon activities such as tours of Montepulciano, visits to the hot springs of Bagno Vignoni, excursions to Montalcino and Sant'Antimo, wine, cheese and olive oil tastings, cooking evenings and walks in the countryside.
Intensive courses: lessons from 8.45 am to 1.10 pm and from 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm, afternoon activities such as tours of Montepulciano, wine, cheese and olive oil tastings, cooking evenings and walks in the countryside.
Private lessons (packages of individual tuition): lessons in the morning or in the afternoons + excursions in the afternoons.
Cultural courses (Wine course, Contemporary Italian Literature, Italy Today, The Renaissance, Art Walks, The Italian Fascism): lessons in the afternoons.
Cooking courses: Il Sasso, in collaboration with the restaurant "Le Logge del Vignola", offers creative Tuscan cooking classes. Le Logge del Vignola is situated in the historic center of Montepulciano, opposite the school. Here Massimo will prepare typical Tuscan dishes together with you, using fresh local produce. Courses are available throughout the year, every day except Tuesday, and are held in the morning, 9.30 am - 11.30 am. There's a minimum of 2 participants. You can choose whether to prepare a full meal or concentrate on a particular type of dish:
* Fresh pasta: How to prepare 3 different kinds of fresh traditional pasta (pici, ravioli, tagliatelle), Euro 50,00 per person.
* Homemade bread: How to prepare 3 kinds of homemade bread (pane in cassetta al formaggio, panina, ciaccia), Euro 45,00 per person.
* Full menu (from starter to dessert): How to prepare a full menu with typical dishes according to the season, Euro 90,00 per person.
* Traditional and modern sauces: How to prepare different, fresh, traditional and new sauces with fresh ingredients, Euro 50,00 per person.
In the afternoon you can take one of our culture courses, e.g. the wine course, or individual tuition on the history of Italian cuisine at the Sasso (packages of 6 hours of private lessons = Euro 220,00, packages of 10 hours = Euro 360,00).

Age range, type of group

Age range: 16 - 100 years (average age: 35/65).
Max. 9 students per group (average: 4-5)

Sleeping and meals

Apartments in town, rooms with host families, shared flats with other students

Policies & Restrictions

No restrictions

Rates

Course prices 2012
Standard courses
1-week course: Euro 250
2-week course: Euro 420
3-week course: Euro 520
4-week course: Euro 640
6-week course: Euro 940
8-week course (2 months): Euro 1250
12-week course (3 months): Euro 1870

Courses Standard +
1-week course + 1 hour of private lessons per day: Euro 425
2-week course + 1 hour of private lessons per day: Euro 720
3-week course + 1 hour of private lessons per day: Euro 910
4-week course + 1 hour of private lessons per day: Euro 1130
6-week course + 1 hour of private lessons per day: Euro 1550
8-week course + 1 hour of private lessons per day (2 months): Euro 2060
12-week course + 1 hour of private lessons per day (3 months): Euro 3050

Intensive courses
1-week course + 2 hours of private lessons per day: Euro 535
2-week course + 2 hours of private lessons per day: Euro 980
3-week course + 2 hours of private lessons per day: Euro 1360
4-week course + 2 hours of private lessons per day: Euro 1720
6-week course + 2 hours of private lessons per day: Euro 2565
8-week course + 2 hours of private lessons per day (2 months): Euro 3415
12-week course + 2 hours of private lessons per day (3 months): Euro 5100

Private lessons
1-hour lesson (55 minutes): Euro 40
Package of 6 hours of private lessons: Euro 220
Package of 10 hours of private lessons: Euro 360
Lessons for two, 1-hour lesson (55 minutes): Euro 65
Package of 10 hours of lessons for two: Euro 600
Conversation at lunchtime (5 lunches included): Euro 500

Business Italian / Preparation for Certificates in Italian
1-hour lesson (55 minutes): Euro 40

Cultural courses
Wine course, Italian Literature, Italy Today, The Renaissance, Art Walks, The Italian Fascism
1 participant (private lessons)
1 week: Euro 400 - 2 weeks: Euro 650
2-3 participants
1 week: Euro 250 - 2 weeks: Euro 480
more than 3 participants
1 week: Euro 210 - 2 weeks: Euro 400

Cooking courses:
Courses are available throughout the year, every day except Tuesday, and are held in the morning, 9.30 am - 11.30 am. There's a minimum of 2 participants. You can choose whether to prepare a full meal or concentrate on a particular type of dish:
Fresh pasta: How to prepare 3 different kinds of fresh traditional pasta (pici, ravioli, tagliatelle), Euro 50 per person.
Homemade bread: How to prepare 3 kinds of homemade bread (pane in cassetta al formaggio, panina, ciaccia), Euro 45 per person.
Full menu (from starter to dessert): How to prepare a full menu with typical dishes according to the season, Euro 90 per person.
Traditional and modern sauces: How to prepare different, fresh, traditional and new sauces with fresh ingredients, Euro 50 per person.

Accommodation costs 2010:
Apartment for one person: Euro 42 per night
Apartment for two people (with one bedroom): Euro 58 per night
Apartment for two people (with two single rooms): Euro 66 per night
Room with a family with breakfast: Euro 30 per night
Room with a family with half-board: Euro 40 per night

Other Information

Starting dates 2012:
9th January, 23rd January, 6th February, 20th February, 5th March, 19 March, 2nd April, 16th April, 30th April, 14th May, 28th May, 11th June, 25th June, 9th July, 23rd July, 6th August, 20th August, 3rd September, 17th September, 1st October, 15th October, 29th October, 12th November, 26th November, 10th December 2012.

There will be no lessons on the following Italian public holidays: 6th January, Easter Monday, 25th April, 1st May, 2nd June, 15th August, 1st November and 8th December. The price of these courses will be reduced.

Students who already speak some Italian may start classes every Monday, whereas newcomers to the language must start at the scheduled starting dates.

Discounts Offered

Discounts for students and over 70
Il Sasso offers a 10% reduction on all course fees for students and for over 70 years old people. Special prices for long term stays (courses + accommodation).