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Centro Culturale Giacomo Puccini Viareggio
Learn Italian in Italy – Right on the Tuscan Riviera
ITALIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL Officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education
www.centropuccini.it
VIAREGGIOViareggio lies in the heart of the Tuscan Riviera, just 30 km (20 miles) north of Pisa. Its central location makes
it an ideal starting point for a great variety of excursions. For those wanting to take advantage of the region’s
cultural treasures, a great infrastructure makes it easy to reach Pisa, Lucca and even Florence by train or car
for example. But the region also offers beautiful nature such as the Alpi Apuani and the Garfagnana for
trekking hiking and Mountain biking. The famous marble quarries from which Michelangelo obtained most
of his base materials are also close by and well worth a trip.
Endless beaches, palm tree lined shopping streets, a great variety of restaurants and an exciting night life with
the famous clubs of the Versilia – all this makes Viareggio an incredibly popular holiday destination.
Vacationing here will not just let you meet a great diversity of people but will also allow you to sample some
of the best Tuscan seafood. During February and March Viareggio celebrates it world renowned Carnival with
its famously designed bandwagons and neighborhood festivals. Viareggio is the ideal vacationing spot for all
those who love the sun, beach and an exciting night life.
While the summer months lure most people to the beach for a relaxing day of sunbathing, the spring and fall
are ideal for excursions. The winter months are temperate but for all those looking to go snow-skiing, the
nearby Apennine Mountains offer excellent conditions from December to April.
School
The School Centro Culturale Giacomo Puccini is located in a two storey building right across from a traffic
free park. Its central location makes it easy to access the popular market place and the beach with all its shops
and restaurants.
The School Centro Culturale Giacomo Puccini is officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education.
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LANGUAGE COURSES Standard Course
20 lessons (each 45 minutes) per week. This course is offered throughout the whole year for all levels. This
course is held from Monday through Friday with four lessons of daily instruction, usually in the morning. This
is the most popular course and for a majority of the students the best choice. The lessons cover all necessary
requirements of the Italian language. The main aim of the courses is to improve the conversational skills of
the students and create confidence in handling everyday situations.
Long-Term Standard Course
20 lessons (each 45 minutes) per week. This is the ideal option for all those who are planning for a longer
stay in Italy. This 12 week course provides a great opportunity not just to learn the language but also get to
know the land and its people. Many of our long-term students finish this course with the accredited AIL
«Firenze» Exam – an intensive language program at a reduced price!
Long-Term Semester Course
The Long-Term Semester Course lasts 24 weeks and is an extended version of the Long-Term Standard
Course. The general structure is similar, but the objectives are targeted on a long-term basis.
Last but not least, the Long-Term Semester Course has a particularly attractive price!
Long-Term «CSN» Course
20 lessons (each 45 minutes) per week. This course lasts 13 weeks and is created for our Swedish students
who can apply for study grants for our school, as it is recognized by CSN-Lund. The offer also includes accom
modation at a very special price.
Intensive Plus Courses
Our Intensive Plus Courses offer a combination of group lessons and private tuition (one-to-one). During the
private tuition potential difficulties can be addressed more directly and efficiently. The following courses are
offered: • Intensive Plus-5 Course:
20 lessons standard course and additional 5 private lessons per week
• Intensive Plus-10 Course:
20 lessons standard course and additional 10 private lessons per week
Examination Courses for the Italian Certificates «Firenze»
Our school is an accredited center for the examination of the Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL) and organ
izes preparation courses for the different Italian language exams. We offer different levels of courses from
beginner to expert, which all start one month ahead of the exams (Standard Course combined with a special
preparation course). These courses comprise of the daily Standard Course plus two lessons/day of special
exam preparation training. If necessary we can send out an entry test to determine your language knowledge
level and the corresponding time needed for preparation.
If you would like individual preparation for the «Firenze» Diploma examinations and to take the exam on a
special date, please get in contact with our school for further information. Please check out the special course
dates!
Italian Language and Culture Course for Seniors
This course is specifically designed for more mature students over the age of 50. Students will learn Italian in
a pleasant and relaxing environment, accompanied by a wide variety of cultural activities.
Academic School Year - «Gap Year»
The “Academic School Year” is a 32 week language and culture course for students who wish to experience
living and studying in Italy. The course combines not only language courses with Italian culture classes at the
Centro Puccini, but the syllabus also incorporates the fundamental elements of level C2 of the European
Language Portfolio. All in all, the course offers students the opportunity to see at first hand the various
aspects of Italy’s rich history and culture.
SPECIAL COURSES PROFESSIONAL ITALIAN COURSES
The professional courses consist of four lessons in a Standard language course plus two private tutorials on
the selected professional field, each day. You have the choice between the following options:
• Business Correspondence • Italian for Healthcare
• Business Italian • The Language of Fashion
• Italian for Banking • The Language of Architecture
• Italian for Law • Italian Literature
• Italian for the Hotel Industry • Italian Cinema
• The Language of Wine and Food • The Language of the “Libretti” (Opera)
• The Language of Tourism • The History and Language of Theatre
• Italian for Flight Attendants
PRIVATE TUITION
If you are looking for a custom tailored course to fit your specific needs and time frame, we recommend the
private tutorial program. Constant exposure to the language and the possibility to address student specific
shortcomings right away will give you the fastest way to success. The private lessons can be arranged to
mutually agreed upon times and targets, which of course can be chosen freely.
The private lessons can start every Monday and may vary from 2 to 8 lessons per day, depending on the inten
sity the student is looking for.
Should you already have sufficient knowledge of Italian, you can also learn vocabulary orientated to certain
professions, such as general business, banking, trading, import/export, law, insurance, marketing, medicine
and so on.
CULTURAL COURSES
Carnival Week
Every year Viareggio celebrates its “Carnival of Italy and Europe”, with splendid day and night celebrations,
floats, parades, district celebrations, masked dances and shows of every kind. During this 2 weeks course you
will attend the Standard Language Course in the morning and visit the “Citadel” (Carnival town), a structu
re that includes hangars for the creation of the floats, the papier-mâché school and the Carnival museum in
the afternoon. You will also participate at the famous Carnival Parades.
Culinary Courses for professionals and amateurs
In close cooperation with a professional chef school we offer chefs the possibility to trade tips and tricks of
the trade with their Italian counterparts, but also amateur cooks are welcome to join the courses and to learn
something from the professionals. Every month we offer specific programs. Please contact us for more
detailed information.
Courses for Musical Specialization
Are you a musician or do you just want to play your favorite instrument in a professional environment? Great,
because our school offers you professional help and guidance. All music courses are for a minimum of
2 weeks but can be extended at will. We offer courses for the following instruments:
Piano, Violin and Viola, Cello, Flute and Piccolo, Oboe, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Double bass, Horn,
Guitar, Electric guitar, Electric bass and Drums. All participants have to bring their own instruments. Piano and
a drum kit are provided by the school.
Alternatively we offer courses for vocalists and diction for singers, instrumental and vocal ensembles and a
course to explain the language of Libretti.
These courses are offered on three different levels: Beginners (up to 2 years of experience), Advanced
(2 - 5 years of experience) and Professional (more than 5 years of experience).
Please check the special course dates!
ACADEMICS AND DIPLOMAS
Our school offers the following diplo
mas:
Certificate of our School
Due to our international success over
the years, many institutions and organi
zations worldwide accept this certifi
cate. It is valid proof of the student’s
communicative skills.
• Certificato di frequenza: certificate of
participation at the end of the course
• Certificato di conoscenza: at the end
of the 3rd course level (every month)
• Diploma di lingua italiana: at the end
of the 5th course level (every month)
Language Diploma «Firenze» of the
Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL)
• DELI-A2 - Diploma Elementare della
Lingua Italiana «Firenze» AIL: elemen
tary level
• DILI-B1 - Diploma Intermedio I della
Lingua Italiana «Firenze» AIL: inter-
mediate level one
• DILC-B1 - Diploma Intermedio della
Lingua Italiana Commerciale:
Business Diploma, intermediate level
• DILI-B2 - Diploma Intermedio II della
Lingua Italiana «Firenze» AIL: inter-
mediate level two
• DALI-C1 - Diploma Avanzato della
Lingua Italiana «Firenze» AIL:
advanced level
• DALC-C1 - Diploma Avanzato della
Lingua Italiana Commerciale:
Business Diploma, advanced level
Our method of instruction uses the modern didactic findings as sanctioned by the ‘concept for foreign lan
guages of the European Council’ and the guidelines of the AIL. Our school uses the direct teaching method,
meaning from the first day, no matter which level, all teachers use exclusively the Italian language.
Main emphasis of all lessons is the spoken language. The constant encouragement to communicate provides
a «natural» way of learning the language. Theory and practice soon become one and success is quick. In the
advanced courses a higher emphasis is also placed on the written word.
All our teachers have completed university studies and have specifically been trained in teaching Italian as a
foreign language.
Most of the course material has been developed by our partner school (Scuola Leonardo da Vinci) and is con
stantly revised and developed according to the changes as observed by the Institute of Foreign Languages.
However, for us teaching Italian does not end with grammar and vocabulary. We want to help our students
understand the heart and mind of the Italian people and their culture. This is why we offer many extra cur
ricular activities for our students to choose from.
Ability Levels
A preliminary test to determine the knowledge level of each student is given during the first day of school
and includes a written and oral exam. Groups are then formed accordingly. All learning materials are supplied
by the school, however, we recommend that students bring their own dictionary.
The time it takes to learn to use a foreign language varies from person to person. Therefore, regular progress
tests at the end of each level enables us to measure your language development and evaluate your perform
ance over a period of time.
Our schools offer courses on six ability levels, following the Assessment Grid of the European Language
Portfolio (ELP/CEF: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) which is based on the assess
ment grid of Schneider/North:
Diplomas and Exams
On all levels, student progress is constantly monitored and examined. Potential difficulties are then addressed
and confronted. At the end of the course the student’s knowledge is again tested in a written exam.
I Beginner
II Elementary
Level
ELP/CEF = Language ability scale according to the European Language Portfolio
(Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
S/N = Language ability scale according to Günther Schneider and Brian North
III Intermediate I
IV Intermediate II
V Advanced I
VI Advanced II
A1
DELI DILI-B1 DILI-B2 DALI DILC DALC
A2ELP/CEF
AIL EXAMS
B1 B2 C1 C2
N2N1 N4N3S/N N6N5 N8N7 N9 N10
ACCOMMODATION Additionally our school provides a free accommodation service. We help you find the type of lodgings you
like for the period you are looking for. Also, we check all lodgings on a regular basis and collect students’
feed back at the end of their stay to ensure the highest possible standard. All accommodations will be
reserved for you from Sunday afternoon (2 pm) before the beginning of the course to Saturday morning
(10 am) at the end of the course.
You can choose between the following types of lodgings:
Student apartment
You would share this apartment with international students and can cook on your own. You can book a sin
gle room or a place in a double room. These apartments are not luxurious but fitted with all necessary items
in kitchen and bathroom.
Host Family
Choosing this type of accommodation is the ideal way to quickly integrate into Italian society and culture.
Nowhere else are you this close to the actual Italian lifestyle and language. However, ‘family’ does not nec
essarily mean family in the traditional sense – also single person offer their hospitality to our students. This
includes a room and breakfast or half board. Cooking is not permitted without the family’s consent.
Hotels
This type of accommodation is ideally suited for all those who wish to have a room and breakfast and do not
want to be bothered with cleaning and cooking.
Two-Stars-Hotels offer a friendly and familiar atmosphere. Every room is equipped with bathroom with show
er, air conditioning, direct dial phone connection, 20" LCD Color TV, in-room digital safe, ADSL Internet con
nection. Included in the price for a room is breakfast.
You can book a single room or a place in a double room.
If you are looking for more comfort, you can book a Three-Stars-Hotel through our school. All rooms have
their own bathrooms, TV and a phone. Double rooms can only be booked for two people together.
We can also offer a full service meal setup whereby breakfast is served in the Hotel and lunch or dinner are
served in a nearby restaurant. All our Hotels are close to the school and not far from the markets and the
beach.
Mini Residences
You can also book Mini Residences, equipped for two or three guests, through us. The Mini Residences con
sist of two bright rooms and a bathroom: there is a dining room which includes a small kitchen and a bed
room. Every Mini Residence is equipped with bathroom with shower, air conditioning, direct dial phone con
nection, 20" LCD Color TV, in-room digital safe, ADSL Internet connection. There is weekly cleaning and
changing of linens.
Mini Residence should be booked one month in advance.
Camping Grounds
Additionally we also provide you with information about the nearest camping grounds which are located
20 minutes by car from Viareggio in Torre del Lago Puccini.
Transfer
The Centro Culturale Giacomo Puccini offers a transfer service from Pisa Airport “Galileo Galilei” (PSA) or
from Viareggio Railway Station to your place of residence in Viareggio.
SPORT AND LEISURE TIME During your stay you can choose between a varieties of activities: Fitness, Swimming, Jogging, Tennis, Squash,
Golf, Horse riding, Mountain biking, etc.
The immediate vicinity of Viareggio offers many interesting and picturesque places. You can explore the
mountains, valleys and lakes of the hinterland or check out the marble quarries of Michelangelo, or study a
medieval town with all its museums and landmarks.
We also offer a guided activity program whose goal is also to use the newly gained knowledge in a natural
setting, while soaking up the Italian Culture and lifestyle.
The activities also help the students to get to know each other a little better while together experiencing
something new. Most of these activities are free of charge (entry fees to museums for example will have to
be paid extra though).
Here’s a list of regularly organized activities:
• dinner parties to give everyone the chance to get to know each other
• guided half day excursions
• spaghetti party on the beach
• movie nights at school
Weekends
We are happy to provide you with all necessary information to make your own plans of exploring the coun
try or region. Florence, Pisa and Rome are just a few of the many possibilities at your disposal.
If you love nature, you have chosen the right spot. The nearby Alpi Apuani provide not only a spectacular
backdrop for Viareggio but are also irresistible for mountain bikers, climbers and hikers. Also, the picturesque
villages of the ‘Cinque Terre’ are easily reached by train in just under an hour. Plus the island of Elba is easily
reached by train and boat in about 2 hours time.
CENTRO CULTURALE GIACOMO PUCCINI
via Vespucci 173
IT-55049 VIAREGGIO - Italy
Tel. +39 - 0584 - 43 02 53
Fax +39 - 0584 - 96 12 75
www.centropuccini.it
Centro Culturale Giacomo Puccini Viareggio
ASSOCIAZIONE SCUOLE DI ITALIANO COME LINGUA SECONDA csn
CENTRO CULTURALE GIACOMO PUCCINI – VIAREGGIO Officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education
COURSE DATES 2008 Course Starting Dates Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
07 04 03 14 05 03 14 11 01 06 03 01
21 18 17 28 19 16 28 25 15 20 17
31 30 22
Christmas Holidays: from 13 December 2008 to 04 January 2009
Public Holidays (school closed) 24 March - Easter Monday 25 April - National Holiday 01 May - Labor Day
02 June - Republic Day 15 August - Assumption Day 08 December - Immaculate conception
AIL «Firenze» Diplomas: Examination dates for all Diplomas
28 March 27 June
19 September 12 December
AIL «Firenze» Diplomas: Examination preparation courses
03 March - 28 March 03 June - 27 June
25 August - 19 September 17 November - 12 December
Senior Course Starting dates
07 Jan / 21 Jan / 03 Mar / 17 Mar / 31 Mar / 14 Apr / 28 Apr / 05 May / 19 May / 01 Sep / 15 Sep / 22 Sep / 06 Oct / 20 Oct / 03 Nov / 17 Nov / 01 Dec
Carnival Week 04 February - 15 February
Academic School Year / «Gap Year» 2008/2009
from 07 January to 14 August 2008 (32 weeks) from 05 May to 12 December 2008 (32 weeks) from 22 September 2008 to 22 May 2009 (35 weeks, including 3 weeks of Christmas Holidays)
Courses for Musical Specialization Starting dates
07 Jan / 21 Jan / 04 Feb / 18 Feb / 03 Mar / 14 Apr / 28 Apr / 05 May / 19 May / 03 Jun / 16 Jun / 30 Jun / 14 Jul / 01 Sep / 15 Sep / 22 Sep / 06 Oct / 20 Oct / 03 Nov / 17 Nov / 01 Dec
“For those who plan ahead”: Course starting dates 2009
05 Jan / 19 Jan / 02 Feb / 16 Feb / 02 Mar / 16 Mar / 30 Mar / 14 Apr / 27 Apr / 04 May / 18 May / 01 Jun / 15 Jun / 29 Jun / 13 Jul / 27 Jul / 10 Aug / 24 Aug / 31 Aug / 14 Sep / 21 Sep / 05 Oct / 19 Oct / 02 Nov / 16 Nov / 30 Nov
COURSE PRICES 2008/1 (Prices in Euro per person)
Type of Course Course Duration Number of Participants No. lessons min. max. Euro*
Standard Course 111 2 weeks 40 12 260 112 3 weeks 60 390 113 4 weeks 80 520
additional week 20 130
Short description and notes: • 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week. • Minimum 2 weeks. • Max. 12 participants per group.
Long Term Standard Course 131 12 weeks 240 12 1’320 additional week 20 110
Short description and notes: • 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week. • Minimum 12 weeks. • Max. 12 participants per group.
Long Term Semester Course 141 24 weeks 480 12 2’520 additional week 20 105
Short description and notes: • 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week. • Minimum 24 weeks. • Max. 12 participants per group.
Long Term «CSN» Course Min. 13 weeks; inclusive accommodation
103 13 weeks 260 12 2’715 additional week 20 210
Short description and notes: • 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week. • Minimum 13 weeks. • Max. 12 participants per group. • Accommodation includes 13 weeks (90 nights) in double room in Student apartment or in
Hotel, bath and breakfast. • Supplement for single room, per day:
Season A = 10 Euro; Season B = 12 Euro; Season C = 17 Euro.
*) Registration fee: A registration fee of 70 Euro, valid for 12 months, must be paid.
CENTRO CULTURALE GIACOMO PUCCINI – VIAREGGIO Officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education
COURSE PRICES 2008/2 (Prices in Euro per person)
Type of Course Course Duration Number of Participants No. lessons min. max. Euro*
Intensive PLUS-5 Course 171 2 weeks 50 12/1 540 173 4 weeks 100 1’080
additional week 25 270
Short description and notes: • Per day: 4 lessons of Standard language course plus 1 extra lesson of private tuition. • 25 lessons per week. • Minimum 2 weeks.
Intensive PLUS-10 Course 181 2 weeks 60 12/1 820 183 4 weeks 120 1’640
additional week 30 410
Short description and notes: • Per day: 4 lessons of Standard language course plus 2 extra lessons of private tuition. • 30 lessons per week. • Minimum 2 weeks.
Diploma «Firenze» Examination Courses Preparation courses for all levels:
DELI-A2 - elementary DILI-B1 - intermediate I DILI-B2 - intermediate II DALI-C1 - advanced DILC-B1 - Business I DALC-C1 - Business II
311 4 weeks 120 2 12 1’035
Short description and notes: • 80 lessons of Standard language course and 40 lessons of examination preparation; total 120 lessons in 4 weeks.
• Minimum 2 participants; if there should be only one participant in a preparatory course/level, she/he will be placed in an Intensive Plus-5 course.
• Examination fees included in the course price. • See special course dates.
Italian Language and Culture Course for Seniors (see special course dates)
221 2 weeks 40 and visits 3 760 and excursions
Short description and notes: • 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week. • Visits and excursions on the afternoon. • One full day excursion during the weekend. • Minimum 3 participants; if there should be only one participant, she/he will be placed in an
Intensive Plus-5 course.
Academic School Year - «Gap Year»: (see special course dates)
Academic Program 321 32 weeks 650 5 12 5’720
Special accommodation offer, reserved for ‘Academic School Year’ students:
• Double room in apartment or in family with breakfast 32 weeks 3’345 Euro • Addition for course 22 Sep 08 - 22 May 09 (Christmas Holidays) 3 weeks 315 Euro • Supplement for single room per week 126 Euro • Supplement for half board in family per week 112 Euro
Short description and notes: • Linguistic element: 480 lessons of the Standard language course; 80 lessons of exam preparation, choosing between two language Diplomas «Firenze» AIL.
• Academic element (80 lessons): Italian Civilisation and History; Art History; Business Italian; History of Italian Fashion and Design.
• Final research: 10 contact hours of tutoring. • The duration of the whole stay is 32 weeks (35 weeks for the course starting in September,
including three weeks of Christmas Holidays where no courses are held). • All students can take part in the weekly cultural and social activities organized by the school. • Minimum 5 participants.
Carnival Week 231 2 weeks 40 and visits - 410
Short description and notes: • 4 lessons of group language course per day; 20 lessons per week. • Visits to the ‘Carnival Town’ and museum and participation at the Carnival Parades. • From 4 to 15 February 2008.
Professional Courses 331 2 weeks 60 12/1 920 additional week 30 460
Short description and notes: The professional courses consist of four lessons in a Standard language course plus two private tutorials on the selected professional field, each day. You can choose among the following subjects:
• Business Correspondence • Italian for Healthcare • Business Italian • The Language of Fashion • Italian for Banking • The Language of Architecture • Italian for Law • Italian Literature • Italian for the Hotel Industry • Italian Cinema • The Language of Wine and Food • The Language of the “Libretti” (Opera) • The Language of Tourism • The History and Language of Theatre • Italian for Flight Attendants
An intermediate knowledge of Italian is suggested for those attending the professional courses. Please ask for detailed programs.
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CENTRO CULTURALE GIACOMO PUCCINI – VIAREGGIO Officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education
COURSE PRICES 2008/3 (Prices in Euro per person)
Type of Course Duration One-To-One Two-To-One Three-To-One (1 participant) (2 participants) (3 participants)
Course No. 411 Course No. 431 Course No. 451
Private Tuition 1 lesson 35 Euro 45 Euro 55 Euro
Lunch with the teacher per day 70 Euro 105 Euro 140 Euro
Notes: • Min. 10 lessons per week. • Minimum enrollment: one week. • A registration fee of 70 Euro, valid for 12 months, must be paid for any enrollment. • Two-to-One-Course and Three-to-One-Course: similar knowledge of the Italian language of the
participants requested. • On request, every private tuition combination can be organized to include lunch with the
teacher. Costs for lunch do not include fees for language lessons. • These courses can be started on Mondays only. • Private lessons during the week of Christmas and New Year only on request and at special rates.
Type of Course Course Duration Number of Participants No. lessons min. max. Euro*
Culinary Arts for Professionals and Amateurs 521 1 week 5 meetings 3 8 300
Notes: • This course introduces in the professional Italian cooking. • One meeting lasts about 3 hours. • The course can be extended.
Courses for Musical Specialization
• Instrument Courses
• Canto / Singing
• Instrumental Ensemble
• The Language of the “Libretti” (Opera)
561 2 weeks 15 1 600
562 2 weeks 15 1 600
563 2 weeks 15 2 400
564 2 weeks 60 12/1 920
Instrument Courses Instruments: Piano, Violin and Viola, Cello, Flute and Piccolo, Oboe, Trumpet, Trombone, Sax, Double bass, Horn, Guitar, Drums, Electric guitar, Electric bass. All students have to bring their own instruments with them; only Piano and Drums are available at school.
The two week courses consist of 15 lessons, divided in 5 lessons of private tuition, 5 lessons of personal training and 5 lessons of auditing.
Canto and Diction for Singers The two week course consists of 15 lessons, divided in 5 lessons of private tuition in singing accompanied by a pianist, 5 lessons of personal training and 5 lessons of auditing. The course also concentrates on improving Italian diction.
Instrumental Ensemble Course The Instrumental Ensemble course is a group course with minimum 2 participants to create a duo. The two week course consists of 15 lessons, divided in 5 lessons of private tuition and 10 lessons of instrumental ensemble and auditing.
The course requires a pre-intermediate level (over two years’ study of an instrument). It is possible to enroll for an Instrument Course at the same time.
The Language of the “Libretti” (Opera) The language of the “Libretti” course consists of four lessons in a standard language course plus two private tutorials on the professional field of the language of the Opera, each day. An intermediate knowledge of Italian is recommended for those attending this course.
Notes: • For Instrument and Canto courses, there are 3 levels of ability: – Beginner = up to two years’ study; – Intermediate = from two to five years’ study; – Expert = over five years’ study.
• Each lesson has a duration of 60 minutes (except “Language of Libretti” = 45 minutes). • All courses can be extended.
Nota bene: • The price list is valid from 1 January until 31 December 2008; Euro = European Union Currency. *) A registration fee of 70 Euro, valid for 12 months, must be paid. • Culinary Arts courses will take place only with the minimum number of participants indicated. • Duration of a lesson = 45 minutes (except courses for Musical specialization). • Minimum age = 16 years.
The course price includes: • Placement, assessment and final tests. • Teaching material. • Diploma «Firenze» AIL examination fees for the preparation courses. • Documents for Visa and Residence Permit, if requested. • Free Internet access. • Social activities (free or at cost price). • Certificate of attendance. • Student card.
CENTRO CULTURALE GIACOMO PUCCINI – VIAREGGIO Officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education
ACCOMMODATION DATES 2008 Accommodation Starting Dates Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
06 03 02 13 04 01 13 10 14 05 02
20 17 16 27 18 15 27 24 21 19 16
30 29 31 30
Christmas Holidays: from 13 December 2008 to 04 January 2009
Season A From 6 January to 15 March and from 2 November to 13 December
Season B From 16 March to 28 June and from 31 August to 1 November
Season C From 29 June to 30 August
ACCOMMODATION COSTS 2008 (Prices in Euro per person)
Type of accommodation 2 weeks (13 nights) Additional week (7 nights) 1 supplementary night Half Board
Season double room Euro/person
single room Euro
double room Euro/person
single room Euro
double room Euro/person
single room Euro
per day Euro/person
Apartment shared kitchen and bathroom
A B C
234 286 377
364 442 598
126 154 203
196 238 322
18 22 29
28 34 46
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Family breakfast
A B C
234 286 377
364 442 598
126 154 203
196 238 322
18 22 29
28 34 46
16 16 16
Hotel ✪✪
private bathroom and breakfast
A B C
390 455 520
520 650 715
210 245 280
280 350 385
30 35 40
40 50 55
16 16 16
Mini Residence A B C
390 455 520
520 650 715
210 245 280
280 350 385
30 35 40
40 50 55
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Notes • Housing reservations run from the Sunday afternoon (after 2pm) before the start of the course to the Saturday morning (10am) at the end of the course. Different arrival or departure days only by special arrangements (extra charge for supplementary nights).
• Hotel accommodation with half board: Meals will be offered in a Restaurant close to the Hotel. Breakfast will be served in the Hotel. Half board includes dinner on Sunday of arrival and breakfast on Saturday of departure.
• Hotel✪✪✪✪: rooms equipped with air condition, TV, safe.
• Apartment accommodation: Bed-linens are provided and changed every two weeks. Towels are not provided, please bring your own towels.
• Apartment and Mini Residence accommodation: A 100 Euro deposit must be paid to get the keys. This deposit has to be paid in cash or by Traveller’s Cheque on arrival and will be refunded to you on departure, less reparation costs if needed. 50 Euro could be retained for the final cleaning of the kitchen if necessary.
• Hotel✪✪✪✪✪✪, Private apartments, etc.: prices on request.
TRANSFER SERVICE COSTS 2008 (Prices in Euro per person)
From Pisa Airport Galileo Galilei (PSA) to Viareggio accommodation or vice versa 90 Euro – one way
From Viareggio Railway Station to accommodation or vice versa 30 Euro – one way
Additional charge for every waiting hour + 15 Euro
Notes: • Transfer must be booked together with the enrollment or at least one week before arrival.
• Please send us the necessary information (arrival time, flight or train number, etc.) at least one week before your arrival.
• Our transfer confirmation indicates always the meeting point with the driver as well as the transfer emergency phone number.
CENTRO CULTURALE GIACOMO PUCCINI – VIAREGGIO Please send the application form directly to the school center. Thank you!
Centro Culturale Giacomo Puccini · via Vespucci 173 · IT-55049 VIAREGGIO - Italy
Tel.: +39-0584-430253 · Fax: +39-0584-961275 · Email: [email protected]
Application Mrs. Ms. Mr.
First name: Family name:
Date and place of birth: Nationality:
Profession/Studies: Passport number:
Home address:
City: Postal code: Country:
Phone: / Cellular: / Email:
In case of emergency please inform:
I found out about the Centro Puccini through:
I wish to enroll in the following courses: Course No. Course Title Starting date Total weeks
day month year
day month year
day month year
Knowledge of Italian: Have you already studied Italian?
University/school:
Address:
no
Name of Italian teacher:
ZIP: City:
yes:
Self evaluation: absolute beginner beginner with previous study of Italian elementary (A1) low intermediate (A2)
high intermediate (B1) advanced (B2) proficient (C1) diploma level (C2)
I wish the school to provide for my accommodation:
Apartment Hotel ✪✪, breakfast Hotel ✪✪✪, breakfast no accommodation single room
Family, breakfast Hotel ✪✪, half board Hotel ✪✪✪, half board requested double room, together
Family, half board Mini-Residence with:
Do you smoke? no yes:
Do you have any allergies? no yes: Please give details:
Do you need a special diet? no yes: Please give details:
Do you need a transfer? no yes: Arrival date: Arrival time: Flight number:
Train number: Arrival location:
Special requests /observations:
I have read the «General Conditions of Participation» and hereby declare my acceptance:
Place and date: Signature (or by legal guardian):
Enclosed: Banker’s Check or receipt of payment ☛ For payment details: P.T.O.
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CENTRO CULTURALE GIACOMO PUCCINI - VIAREGGIO: GENERAL CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
1. Conclusion of the contract:Please send the application form directly to the school center. Minimumage of admission is 16 years. The contract is concluded when the schoolhas confirmed your application in writing. The confirmation will be sent toyou as soon as possible.2. Payments:2.1. Together with your application, you have to pay the registration fee.Following the receipt of your confirmation, we must receive the paidbalance for course and accommodation at least 21 days before thebeginning of the course. For late enrollments (i.e. less than 21 days) theglobal tuition and accommodation fee must be paid upon enrollment.2.2. All payments may be made by credit card (see application form), byInternational Post Money Order or by International Bank Check sent directly to the secretariate of the school. If you transfer sums via bank, youwill be charged for transfer costs (ca. 25 Euro).2.3. To be admitted into the course you will have to produce evidence ofpayment.2.4. Students are required to show proof of the accommodation paymentat least 3 weeks before the beginning of the course. If the school does notreceive the accommodation payment in the due term, there is noguarantee of room reservation.3. Services:The contractual services provided appear in the brochure and in the pricelist. Collateral agreements must be confirmed in writing.4. Cancellations:4.1. Cancellations must be sent to the school center by registered letter,telegram, fax or email.4.2. If a cancellation is made more than 21 days before the beginning ofthe course, the school will refund the total amount except the registrationfee, which can be applied to a future course within 12 months after theoriginal course starting date.4.3. If a cancellation is made up to 15 days before the beginning of thecourse, the school retains the amount of the registration fee, one week’stuition and one week’s accommodation. Up to this date, the schoolaccepts the replacement of the registration by another person. In thiscase, a handling fee of 45 Euro is charged.4.4. For cancellations on a later date, the school retains the amount of theregistration fee, two weeks’ tuition and two weeks’ accommodation.4.5 If cancellation is made after the course has been started, the entire feefor the booked courses is forfeited, even if the booked period of study ismore than one month, i. e. no refunds will be made.Furthermore, the school retains up to 4 weeks of accommodation fees.4.6 Courses begin only on the published dates. There can be no refund forstudents who begin their booked courses late, or leave before the end ofa session, or miss lessons.5. Lessons:Lessons are held from Monday to Friday and can take place either in themorning or in the afternoon. Lessons are not held and not refunded onnational and local public holidays.
6. Accommodation:6.1. On the rare occasions the school is unable to provide theaccommodation requested, it will offer alternatives. Accommodation isavailable from Sunday afternoon (after 2 pm) before the beginning of thecourse to Saturday morning (10 am) at the end of the course. Differentarrival or departure days must be confirmed in writing. The school onlyacts as intermediary between students and landlords and cannot beresponsible for the relations between them.6.2. To make reservations for accommodation, we need your credit cardnumber as guarantee deposit.6.3. A 100 Euro deposit must be paid to get the keys to your apartment.This deposit must be paid in cash or by Traveller’s Check on arrival and willbe refunded on your departure, less reparation costs if needed.7. Insurance:7.1. Our students are insured (accidents) during their way to school (onehour before lessons start and one hour after lessons), during classes andduring organized spare time activities.7.2. Participants are not insured against illness, accidents, theft or loss of personalpossessions, either by the school or by those offering the accommodation. Wetherefore recommend taking out a personal insurance policy.7.3. During your stay in Italy, you must be personally insured againstillness and accident. Citizens from European Union countries are entitledto free medical care in Italy if they hold an European Health InsuranceCard (EHIC-Card) form which can be obtained from their local healthauthority in their home country before departing for Italy. Students fromnon-EU countries must enquire with the authorities in their countries toknow if they are insured during a stay abroad; if they are not covered,they should arrange health insurance to cover their stay in Italy.7.4. Moreover, participants are advised to insure against loss of fees dueto non-arrival, absence or unexpected termination of their course.8. Visa:Western European citizens do not require a visa to enter Italy, if they don’tplan to stay longer than 90 days. Citizens of other countries shouldcontact their nearest Italian Embassy or Consulate to check the detailsregarding entry permits. Our Certificate of enrollment fulfills one of therequirements to obtain a visa. This certificate can only be issued by ourschool center after a registration has been received and the registrationfee paid. You are responsible for obtaining visas and for any visa-relatedexpenses.9. Personal data:The participant authorizes the Centro Culturale Giacomo Puccini toinclude her/his personal data on a mailing list for the purpose ofenrollment. The participant may also periodically receive informative,publicity or promotional material. The participant may at any time, inaccordance with Italian law (art. 13, 675/96), request that her/his personaldata be removed from the mailing list of the School.10. Changing in course programs and prices:The school reserves the right to modify its course programs and prices.11. Acceptance:By signing the registration form or any other written form of registration,the participant accepts the «General Conditions of Participation».
Payment / Deposit for accommodation:
Payment by bank, post, check: I have already paid the amount of: Euro by means of:
International Banker’s Check International Post Money Order via Bank (incl. transfer costs)
Payment by Credit Card:
Deposit for accommodation:
Please charge the amount of: Euro by means of the following card:
Please take a guarantee deposit for accommodation reservations by means of the following Card:
Eurocard/Master Card/Access American Express Visa/Bankamericard
JCB
Card number Card Security Code valid trough
Card holder’s name:
2008 Card holder’s signature:
Please send the application form directly to the school center. Thank you! Centro Culturale Giacomo Puccini · via Vespucci 173 · IT-55049 VIAREGGIO - Italy Tel.: +39-0584-430253 · Fax: +39-0584-961275 · [email protected]
