Vi invitiamo a visionare la bozza della Guida Eduitalia 2010 (cliccare qui) al fine di ricevere le Vostre preziose osservazioni per contribuire al miglioramento della stessa.

Sappiate che in un ottica di directory ogni Istituto associato avrà diritto ad un spazio di mezza pagina (per come da esempio in pagina 6).

È di interesse rimetterVi un nuovo dato statistico sul  fenomeno Study Abroad in relazione agli studenti U.S.

262.416 studenti statunitensi hanno studiato all’estero nell’anno accademico 2007/2008,  con  incremento dell’8,5% rispetto al precedente anno.  Tra le “TOP 10 countries of destination for study abroad”,  l’Italia è la 2^ nazione di destinazione degli stessi. Al primo posto per ovvie ragioni vi è la Gran Bretagna, ma in 30.670 hanno scelto un corso di studi in Italia(1).
E’ un dato incoraggiante……a fare sempre di più.

Affidiamo alla promozione internazionale2010 di Eduitalia, allo strumento della Guida Eduitalia ed alla Vostra collaborazione, il potenziale raggiungimento di  un numero sempre maggiore di studenti (non solo statunitensi) che scelgono l’Italia come meta della propria destinazione di studio.

N.B. prossimamente Vi invieremo deadline e requisiti grafici da osservare per l’inserimento dei dati e delle fotografie del Vostro Istituto all’interno della Guida Eduitalia 2010.

Cordialmente

(1)Open Doors 2009 Report of Institute of International Education (IIE).

Original Link: http://www.i-italy.org/13946/57-reasons-learn-italian

A Door to Italy – Scuola di Italiano

The Italian Language School for Foreigners A DOOR TO ITALY was established in 2002, and was the first institution teaching Italian as a foreign language in Genoa.

It specialises in the successful organisation of every aspect of a language course, taught by experienced teachers including additional social activities such as guided tours of the city, visits to museums and different opportunities to enjoy the local culture and the local cuisine and products of Genoa.

The school is located in Genoa, in the beautiful Italian Riviera, close to Portofino and Cinque Terre.
All the language courses are offered all year round in our premises in the heart of the town in an elegant and fascinating 19th century building with large and sunny classrooms, a balcony, a lounge area with coffee corner and snacks, daily newspapers, free internet points with also WiFi connection, a furnished library and an information point regarding cultural and leisure activities.

Each year hundreds of students from all over the world enjoy our top quality courses.
We also propose a wide range of housing options, from basic accommodation up to the high level solution, to guarantee our students a pleasant stay.

Courses:
Our programme is based on 6 different levels: from beginners to advanced levels corresponding to the Common European Framework of Languages (from A1 to C2).

We offer courses in Italian language at any level, intensive programs, long terms programs, cultural programs combining Italian language and culture, ranging from literature and history to cookery and local crafts, diving and photography.

Preparatory courses to Certification CELI released from the University for foreigners from Perugia and more targeted courses such as Italian for business, Italian for law, Italian for healthcare, Italian for hoteliers and for the tourist industry, Italian language of the Opera. Specialist courses for Interpreters and Translators.

Contacts:
A Door To Italy – Scuola di Italiano
Via Caffaro, 4/7 – 16124 – Genova – Italy
Tel. +39 010 2465870 – Fax +39 010 2542240
info@adoortoitaly.com – www.adoortoitaly.com

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ACCADEMIA DEL GIGLIO

Italian Language, Art and Culture.

Since 1995 Accademia del Giglio is a private school which is specifically aimed at helping international students to gain proficiency in the Italian language, learn drawing and painting techniques and understand many aspects of Italian culture.

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ACCADEMIA DEL GIGLIO

Italian Language, Art and Culture.

Since 1995 Accademia del Giglio is a private school which is specifically aimed at helping international students to gain proficiency in the Italian language, learn drawing and painting techniques and understand many aspects of Italian culture.

The school has its premises in a 19th century building in the very heart of Florence.
Our school is officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education and accredited by several American and European schools and universities.
To supplement the cultural and language programme our students can take advantage of a variety of extra-curricular activities organized each week by our teachers.

On demand carefully selected accommodation in student flats, studios or homestay. Internet wi-fi access, “giovanissimo” (for teen-agers), pick-up service, visa and permit of stay assistance, “in due” (for making Italian friends).

Courses:
- Super-intensive and Intensive Language courses in small classes
Courses take place all year round. Classes are small to maximise learning.
Average number of students: 5. Maximum number of students per class: 7
- Home Tuition programme for Italian Language
- Seminars on Art History
- Courses in Drawing and Painting techniques
The complete course in Art is divided into 9 units (from unit A to unit I) and lasts 9 months. Students are however welcome to attend specific parts of the course.
- Intensive Art seminars and workshops: Sketchbook and Landscape, Life drawing, Sanguine, Watercolor, Life drawing, Fresco, Art therapy
- Tailored programmes for school groups
- Term and semester combined programmes of Italian + Fine Arts

Contacts:
Accademia del Giglio
Via Ghibellina, 116, I – 50122 – Firenze – Italy
Tel. +39 055 2302467 – Fax +39 055 2302467
info@adg.it . www.adg.it . skype: Adgskype

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ACCADEMIA EUROPEA DI FIRENZE

The Accademia Europea di Firenze is an Italian language, music, arts and culture school in the heart of the city of Florence, Italy.

After years of experience, our staff has identified the difficulties related to learning Italian as a second language and studying in a foreign country. This contributed to the creation of a structure in which the student’s needs are of fundamental importance, both in and outside of the classroom. Such experience was also used by our academic director, Edy Frollano, to publish the books that are used in the school, such as “L`italiano all`opera” and “L`italiano- lingua e comunicazione”

We emphasize the importance of putting the language to immediate use and within the student’s interests, so that the effort translates into success. The Music and Art Departments, in fact, complement the Language Department, not only by offering courses, but also by organizing events to stimulate the students: concerts, art exhibits, folklore, etc.

Courses:
- Italian language.
- Music- vocal technique, diction, opera libretti, instruments, history of Italian music, etc.
- We are attracting music conservatories and universities that know the importance of the Italian language and diction, as well as the history and libretto of Italian operas, for those who wish to follow a career in this field because the majority of the operas are in Italian.
- June and November: mock auditions with the Director of the Met Opera National Council Auditions in NY (MONC), Gayletha Nichols.
- Arts- oil painting, sculpture, interior design, photography, etc.
- Culture- history of art, literature, Italian cinema, Italian theater, cooking, wine appreciation, etc.

Contacts:
Accademia Europea di Firenze
Via Roma, 4 – 50123 – Firenze – Italia
Tel. + 39 055 211599 – Fax + 39 055 2399994
info@accademiaeuropeafirenze.it – www.accademiaeuropeafirenze.it

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Accademia Italiana – Arte Moda Design

Accademia Italiana is an international art and design institute with campuses in Florence and Rome, Italy. Founded in 1984, the Accademia was the first Florentine school of art, fashion and design operating on an international level, accepting students from all over the world and from every region in Italy. Today it ranks as one of the most qualified European institutes of artistic and professional training.

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Accademia Italiana – Arte Moda Design

Accademia Italiana is an international art and design institute with campuses in Florence and Rome, Italy. Founded in 1984, the Accademia was the first Florentine school of art, fashion and design operating on an international level, accepting students from all over the world and from every region in Italy. Today it ranks as one of the most qualified European institutes of artistic and professional training.

Graduates of the Accademia are currently covering important roles in industries or have received substantial recognition in their professional field. The AI also offers an extensive list of liberal arts courses at both centers, allowing the US study abroad student to experience a truly Italian and international experience living and studying together with students from all over Italy and all over the world.

Students may choose to attend studio art and design courses, liberal arts courses, or a selection of offerings from the different departments.

Courses:
Florence: Liberal Arts, (semester programs, year-long programs and summer programs available) Studio Arts, Bachelor’s degrees and Masters programs in Fashion Design, Interior and Product Design, Bachelor’s degree programs in Graphic Design, Photography and New Media

Rome: Liberal Arts, (semester programs, year-long programs and summer programs available) Studio Arts, Bachelor’s degree programs in Fashion Design and Costume Design

Contacts:
Accademia Italiana
Piazza Pitti n. 15 – 50125 Firenze – Italy
Tel. +39 055 284486
study@ai-it.it – www.accademiaitaliana.com

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Nella manifestazione Actfl (American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Language), svoltasi  ad Orlando,  Eduitalia ha rappresentato l’offerta formativa italiana nelle sue scuole ed Università associate all’interno dello spazio espositivo dell’Italian Trade Commission.

Eduitalia, insieme alle realtà italiane istituzionali presenti, era presente esponendo tutto il proprio materiale rappresentativo italiano pronto ad informare l’utenza straniera sulle opportunità date per l’apprendimento della cultura italiana.

La guida “Eduitalia Special Edition Fiera dello studio Tokyo, Icef Berlino, Actlfl Orlando”, giunta alla sua terza edizione 2008  è stata oggetto di interesse, anche in quella che è si è presentata come la quarta manifestazione statunitense di questo intenso 2008. La manifestazione Actfl di Orlando, segue quest’anno, l’Aiea Washington (Febbraio), la Nectfl New York (Marzo), il Nafsa di Washington (Maggio). La manifestazione di Orlando non rappresenta però l’ultima manifestazione di quest’anno in territorio statunitense; siamo infatti  a poco più di una settimana dalla prossima importante nella quale Eduitalia mira ad incrementare la visibilità delle sue scuole ed Università associate: dal 7 al 9 dicembre saremo presenti all’ Icef di Miami.

Manifestazione di grande interesse nella quale ci confronteremo con  operatori (il 78% sarà di provenienza Usa, Sud America ed Asia) del mondo dello Study Abroad potenzialmente interessati alle offerte formative italiane.  Alla manifestazione Icef Miami  saremo presenti in un booth espositivo, dal quale daremo, come sempre, il nostro massimo impegno nel rappresentare le nostre realtà formative italiane al fine di determinare le scelte di studio degli studenti stranieri.

Vedila Photo Gallery

In una frenetica Washington, in piena campagna elettorale per le elezioni presidenziali americane, si è appena conclusa la venticinquesima edizione della conferenza annuale dell’Aiea.

Il tema conduttore della predetta manifestazione è stato: “Globalization: implication for International Education”, con una serie di interessanti workshops incentrati sull’Educazione Globale, volti ad identificare sempre di più nel giovane studente la figura del nuovo futuro cittadino globale. La consapevolezza è, infatti, quella del  crescente aumento del movimento studentesco mondiale, sempre più desideroso di attraversare i continenti. Un workshop ci ha confermato ancora una volta il potenziale insito nel fenomeno dello Study Abroad. Rappresentanti della commissione governativa  “Lincoln” (così denominata in onore di uno dei primi presidenti degli Stati Uniti, ricordato anche per la sua sensibilità ai temi dell’educazione dello studente) sono intervenuti per illustrare le strategie politico-educative del governo statunitense: obiettivo della commissione governativa è agevolare, anche economicamente, ogni anno un milione di studenti nel vivere una esperienza di studio all’estero.

Il desiderio di voler conoscere la cultura Italiana, abbinato al valore aggiunto dei nostri istituti che hanno corsi anche in lingua Inglese (a favore di  coloro i quali, affascinati dall’Italia, intendono però seguire corsi nella propria lingua), costituiscono i punti di forza che Eduitalia intende con maggiore forza rendere propri nel sottoporre all’attenzione mondiale il nostro sistema di istruzione. Ciò anche alla luce dell’interesse dimostrato nei confronti dei nostri istituti nell’appena conclusasi manifestazione  Aiea. Anche in tale evento, infatti, vi sono state presso il nostro booth espositivo continue  richieste e notizie sulle opportunità formative italiane. È stato distribuito il nostro materiale informativo e nel voler promuovere al meglio l’immagine del nostro sistema Italia di istruzione, in accordo con l’organizzazione, è stato inserita, all’interno del kit fornito ad ogni partecipante, la presentazione ufficiale della nostra associazione.

Inoltre il nostro dinamico Amministratore, Dott. Vittorio Careri, dal palco della manifestazione ha avuto il privilegio di  attirare l’attenta platea illustrando gli obiettivi di Eduitalia. Incoraggiata da questi risultati, Eduitalia continua nel suo massimo impegno teso a propagandare ovunque la propria offerta formativa anche se si avverte la necessità di dover fare sempre di più.

Una realtà come EduEspana (presente in forza anche in tale occasione) appare più compatta nel catturare l’attenzione del flusso studentesco mondiale. Essa è favorita dalla perfetta simbiosi con il proprio governo, pronto in occasione di ogni manifestazione al massimo sostegno istituzionale compreso il rimborso delle non indifferenti spese sostenute.

Ma anche grazie all’entusiasmo dei nostri istituti ed alle richieste internazionali, che sottolineano sempre di più l’appetibilità del nostro Paese, Eduitalia è fortemente convinta, insieme ai suoi associati, di avere le carte in regola nel rendere protagonista mondiale il Nostro Sistema Italia di istruzione.
Proprio per questo Eduitalia, a favore dei suoi istituti, è pronta al dialogo globale con nuove realtà internazionali, nelle ormai imminenti manifestazioni Weba-Losone ed Icef -Tokio.

Evviva Eduitalia

A.L.C.E. -  Associazione Lingue e Culture Europee

ALCE is a school that specialises in teaching the Italian language to overseas students. It was founded with the simple goal of providing students with a comprehensive educational and cultural experience, within a friendly and encouraging environment.
Each year we welcome students from all over the world and our wide range of Italian courses is designed to meet their every need. One thing has and never will change and that is our insistence on the same high standards (maximum 8 students per class) and the same warm welcome we gave when we started. We work constantly to guarantee this and to maintain the quality on which our reputation is founded. Alce is also member of IALC (the International Association of Language Centres), the award-winning association of top independent language schools that teach the language of their country You will also have the chance to experience Italian lifestyle, make new friends from around the world and also prepare for CILS, the certification of Italian as a foreign language, in an officially recognized examination centre. ALCE brings all of these experiences together in educational programmes that are proven, effective and stimulating. We are, and will always be, a traditional institution where you will be treated an individual, not as a number, and where teachers and staff respect your commitment to your education and take pride in your achievements.

Courses:
- Intensive 22
- Super Intensive 30
- Combined 20+5
- One-to-One
- Master Class Over 50
- Conversation Class
- CILS Preparation
- Business Italian
- Italian for Law
- a.. Italian on the road – “Eight tour”
- b.. Italian Plus (+ Culture + Ceramics + Painting)
- c.. Academic preparation for University

Contacts:
A.L.C.E. Associazione Lingue e Culture Europee
V.le Carducci, 34 – 40125 – Bologna – Italy Tel. +39 051 345888 – Fax +39 051 7417294 Mobile: 338 6828669 Skype: alcestudy Msn: studyabroad@hotmail.it info@studyitalian.it - www.studyitalian.it

Alchimia – Florence

Alchimia is a private professional contemporary jewellery school in Florence, Italy. We offer academic jewellery making and design courses at BA and specialization levels, and short-term programs from 2 weeks to 3 months in length.

Our mission is to provide students with knowledge, conceptual and technical, about contemporary jewelry, providing a supporting practical work environment where interaction between students, artists and teachers/technicians will transmit enough experience to prepare individuals as professional makers, artists and designers.

The three year program is structured in a sequential manner to allow students to slowly develop their awareness of both their own work, and the contemporary professional standards.
The school organizes exhibitions, symposiums and participation in international fairs to complete the education on a professional level.

An important feature of the school is size – each class has a maximum of 12 students, which means very intense tutoring.
Short-term intensive courses with open dates are available all year and individual study programs (max. 4 students) give the opportunity to experience contemporary jewelry to both beginners and advanced students.

Academic Courses:
- basic-first year
- advanced-second year
- specialization-third year
The three academic courses can be completed in sequence or taken individually.

Intensive Courses: technical, conceptual – duration variable

Contacts:
Alchimia, contemporary jewellery school in Firenze
Piazza Piattellina, 3/r – 50124 – Firenze – Italy
Tel./Fax +39 055 223218
info@alchimia.it – www.alchimia.it

API (Academic Programs International) – Florence

Academic Programs International

Academic Programs International (API) is an educational organization dedicated to providing challenging and enriching study abroad programs for our students. The experience of living, interacting and learning in an international environment presents invaluable opportunities for each student’s academic and personal development. All of our academic and extracurricular offerings are selected with the goal of helping students to grow more self-aware and culturally sensitive. We envision each student evolving from a tourist to a resident to a global citizen, and API is dedicated to supporting this lifelong process. API is committed to providing the best comprehensive study abroad experience possible with personal attention available to our students throughout his or her program, and to working closely with home universities to offer support before, during and after the education abroad experience.

API partner institutions in Italy include Scuola Lorenzo de’ Medici (Florence, Rome, Tuscania, Venice), John Cabot University (Rome), and the Mediterranean Center for Arts and Sciences (Syracuse).

Courses:

API offers several programs in Italy to learn about and absorb the Italian culture and way of life (Florence, Rome, Syracuse, Tuscania, Venice, 3 Cities). Most classes are taught in English, though many are taught in Italian. Italian language and intensive Italian programs are taught at all levels, from beginning to advanced. Courses available at API partner institutions include art history, classical studies, drawing, environmental studies, international business, international relations, jewelry design, marine science, media studies, painting, photograph, restoration, and much more.

Contacts:

Academic Programs International Italy

Via dei Banchi Nuovi, 11 – 00186 – Rome

Tel. +39 339 7894207 – Fax +39 06 6874407

christine@academicintl.com – www.academicintl.com

API (Academic Programs International) – Rome

Academic Programs International (API) is an educational organization dedicated to providing challenging and enriching study abroad programs for our students. The experience of living, interacting and learning in an international environment presents invaluable opportunities for each student’s academic and personal development. All of our academic and extracurricular offerings are selected with the goal of helping students to grow more self-aware and culturally sensitive. We envision each student evolving from a tourist to a resident to a global citizen, and API is dedicated to supporting this lifelong process. API is committed to providing the best comprehensive study abroad experience possible with personal attention available to our students throughout his or her program, and to working closely with home universities to offer support before, during and after the education abroad experience.
API partner institutions in Italy include Scuola Lorenzo de’ Medici (Florence, Rome, Tuscania, Venice), John Cabot University (Rome), and the Mediterranean Center for Arts and Sciences (Syracuse).

Courses:
API offers several programs in Italy to learn about and absorb the Italian culture and way of life (Florence, Rome, Syracuse, Tuscania, Venice, 3 Cities). Most classes are taught in English, though many are taught in Italian. Italian language and intensive Italian programs are taught at all levels, from beginning to advanced. Courses available at API partner institutions include art history, classical studies, drawing, environmental studies, international business, international relations, jewelry design, marine science, media studies, painting, photograph, restoration, and much more.

Contacts:
Academic Programs International Italy
Via dei Banchi Nuovi, 11 – 00186 – Rome
Tel. +39 339 7894207 – Fax +39 06 6874407
christine@academicintl.com – www.academicintl.com

Con la presente comunicazione si vuol portare alla cortese attenzione delle SS.VV. l’istituzione del Consorzio EDUITALIA.

Il Consorzio, senza scopo di lucro, costituirà nel panorama internazionale dell’education un punto di riferimento ed un eccezionale strumento di promozione per tutte le realtà italiane impegnate ad ogni livello, nel campo della formazione e della diffusione della Cultura italiana nel mondo.

Seconda a nessuno in termini qualitativi dell’offerta formativa, l’Italia subisce ancora gli effetti negativi di una storica disattenzione nei confronti del mercato dell’intercultura, tradottasi poi in una lunga serie di iniziative isolate, prive di ogni sistematicità e di forza interlocutoria.

EDUITALIA nasce per colmare tale vuoto, gettando un ponte tra le Scuole e Università d’Italia e la galassia degli scambi culturali.

Attraverso azioni mirate di sicura efficacia vuol portare alla considerazione dello scenario internazionale il valore aggiunto di un’esperienza formativa svolta nel nostro Paese. I mezzi che il Consorzio mette a disposizione dei propri Soci vanno dalla diffusione capillare di materiali informativi e promozionali al costante supporto e alla partecipazione diretta agli eventi di maggiore importanza strategica; dalla rappresentanza unitaria, e dunque più forte, nelle relative sedi istituzionali all’aggiornamento costante su ogni movimento del mercato.

A ciò si aggiungano, non meno importanti, l’organizzazione diretta di diverse iniziative volte tanto a favorire il confronto e lo scambio tra tutti gli operatori dell’education quanto alla miglior proiezione dell’immagine della formazione Italiana. Il portale internet di EDUITALIA è destinato a costituire il fulcro e il punto d’interconnessione per ogni attività svolta dal Consorzio, nell’esclusivo interesse dei suoi Soci.

Certi di aver presentato, seppur brevemente, un’iniziativa in grado di stimolare il mercato dell’intercultura e di dare un nuovo impulso al turismo, vi rimandiamo al sito internet www.eduitalia.org per ogni approfondimento.

Cordiali saluti

Dott. Giuseppe Giambrone

Ufficio Stampa

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Centro Fiorenza – International House Florence

Established in 1982 the Centro Fiorenza – IH Florence is a private school, specialised in teaching Italian Language and Culture to foreign students arriving from all over the world. The school’s premises are situated right in the historic centre of Florence, in the prestigious Palazzo Guicciardini (XVII° century), overlooking the Arno river and the famous Ponte Vecchio. All premises are air-conditioned and Wireless.
The school is Member of International House World Organisation and officially recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education.

Centro Fiorenza offers two locations for its courses: Florence, open-all-year-round and the Island of Elba, open from May to October. During this latter period of the year, Centro Fiorenza students can take the “unique” opportunity to start a course in Florence and finish it on the Island of Elba, or vice versa, combining the experience of living in a town incredibly rich in art and culture and ending it on one of the most famous Mediterranean islands. Moving from Florence to the island of Elba is very easy and takes about 3 hours by public transport (train or bus + ferryboat).

Courses:
Centro Fiorenza – IH Florence and the Island of Elba offers Italian language courses in group, combined or one-to-one.
12 levels and max 12 students per group. Each lesson lasts 50 minutes.
Special programs:
A rich choice of interesting Special Programs is also available in both our locations:
- 50Plus Courses (Florence and Island of Elba)
- Italian & Cuisine (Florence)
- Italian & Internship (Florence)
- Italian & Drawing (Florence and Island of Elba)
- Italian & Photography (Florence)
- Italian & Sports (Island of Elba)
Different types of selected accommodation located centrally or in residential areas.

Contacts:
Centro Fiorenza – IH Florence
Via Santo Spirito, 14 – 50125 – Firenze – Italy
Tel. +39 055 2398274 – Fax +39 055 287148
info@centrofiorenza.com – www.centrofiorenza.com

CENTRO ITALIANO FIRENZE

The school is run by Anja Schultz and Andrea Moradei, who having gained almost 30 years’ experience in the field, they have decided to create this new center, with the aim of offering a variety of programs better suited to the demands and interests of language learners from abroad. Note in particular the customized Italian language programs directly linked to students’ reasons for learning Italian.

Special attention is now devoted to the afternoon individual and group programs providing background information to History of art, the Arts, photography, modern architecture and design , political and social analysis, Tuscan cuisine, food and wine.

This new approach naturally led us to consider sharing experiences with the Centro Italiano in Naples, as their centre have been operating along these lines for many years, with excellent results. We should therefore like to offer our students the results of both experiences.

Courses:
The subject-matter of the language-courses is as closely linked to the world of Florence and Tuscany as we could make it.
The basic course is for groups, known as Corso di lingua italiana or Italian language course, and this year, will only be held on the dates specified. You can also combine it with a set of seminars on a specific topic.
Other courses, such as individual courses or courses with a personal language trainer, may be arranged to start on dates of your own choice.

The programs:
You may attend these programs with or without the morning Italian language courses, as group activities, on the dates we have suggested, or privately, with your family or friends on dates of your own choice.

Contacts:
Centro Italiano Firenze
Piazza D’Azeglio, 20 – 50121 – Firenze
Tel. +39 055 0118558 – Telefax +39 055 0118559
info@centroitalianofirenze.it – www.centroitalianofirenze.com

Ciao Italia (Centro di Lingua e Cultura Italiana)

CIAO ITALIA is a centre specialised in teaching Italian to foreigners. It is a member of ASILS and Eduitalia, organizations representing the best Italian language schools worldwide. CIAO ITALIA was founded in 1996 by expert teachers who have been working in this field for more than 25 years. The school has been recognized by the Bildungsurlaub in Germany and from many Universities and IIC in the world that send students with scholarships to CIAO ITALIA.

The school is located in the historic centre of Rome, in the characteristic district of Monti, within walking distance to the Coliseum and the Forum. The “Repubblica” and “Cavour” Metro stops are at walking distance.

The school offers an interesting social programme: a welcome pizza party, famous Italian film screenings, lectures, lunches with the teachers, guided tours with art historians, as well as special prices for theatres, museums, restaurants and gyms. Many of the above activites are free of charge. Free internet.

The educational method used by CIAO ITALIA was elaborated by the Director and the teachers after years of experience in this field. The relaxed and friendly atmosphere encourages a quick and easy learning of the language. Each teacher uses the communicative approach with an analysis of grammatical structures and of the language of daily life.
The teaching structure breaks down into 5 levels: from beginner to advanced.

CIAO ITALIA is open the whole year round and offers: Courses of Italian for foreigners: intensive/extensive, group/individual, business, conversation, homestay, preparation to CILS, CELI , IT (Italian certifications), art, Italian opera singing, amateur Italian cooking .

CIAO ITALIA can find selected rooms for its students either in a family, in apartments with other students, or in B&B and hotels in the area. Most of the rooms include use of the kitchen.

Contacts:
CIAO ITALIA – Italian Language and Culture
Via delle Frasche, 5 – 00184 – Roma
Tel. +39 06 4814084 – Mobile 320 2957595 – Fax +39 06 4814084
Skype: ciao-italia
info@ciao-italia.it - www.ciao-italia.it

CLIDA – Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri – ROME

The Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri – founded in 1966 – is a school specialized in teaching Italian language & culture to foreigners. The centre is ISO quality accredited which means we ensure your satisfaction through quality commitments and continuous improvement. It’s officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education, by Regione Lazio and member of Asils and of Eduitalia. The centre is housed in a stylish turn of century building, at 1 Piazza Bologna. It’s within easy reach of the city centre and all other areas, amply served by underground Line B and many bus routes.

CLIDA offers: Full immersion courses for every interest with a flexible time schedule; Reduced groups (maximum of 12 students per class); Research of accommodation (best standard & prices), Official transcript, free internet access (wireless available), Study Visa process, Full program of extra-curricular activities (evenings and weekend) and guided tours.

Courses:
• General Italian courses start every Monday. All courses are held and accompanied by well experienced, highly qualified, supportive and friendly teachers. Group, one to one and mixed courses; all levels according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• Special programs: History of Art, Italian literature, Business Italian, Language and work placement (International internship opportunities), Opera (language and voice training), Interior design.
• CLIDA is also a centre of teacher training courses of Italian as second language. Preparations for the CILS and CELI (Certificate of Italian as a second language).

Contacts:
Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri – ROMA
Piazza Bologna, 1 – 00162 – Roma
Tel. +39 06 44231400 – Fax +39 06 44231007
info@clidante.it – www.clidante.it

COMITATO LINGUISTICO

Italiano Per Stranieri dal 1986

The COMITATO LINGUISTICO is the only member of ASILS in Umbria.
Our Italian courses for foreigners are recognised as “Bildungsurlaub” by the Federal State of Hamburg and meet the requirements of CSN, the Swedish National Board of Student Aid.

The school is located in the historical centre in modern, panoramic and well lit facilities with air conditioning in summer and free internet access (WLAN) for our students.
All bus routes stop in front of the school, which is just five minutes’ walk from the famous Corso Vannucci.

The tuition is clearly structured and oriented to the Common European Framework of Reference. Modern text books combined with material conceived purposely for our courses are characteristics of our flexible and modern teaching method. Vocabulary work, grammar, phonetics, conversation, games etc. will help you to acquire an indispensable linguistic understanding for your studies or work.

The classes of students are small: the average class size is seven, the maximum twelve students per class, which allows our teachers to assist and follow your learning step by step.

Courses:
Our courses are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Language Learning and Teaching established by the Council of Europe.
Ordinary courses:
6 levels including total beginners
a) Standard courses (4 less./day)
b) Intensive courses (6 less./ day)
c) Conversation courses: 2 less./day of conversation in mini-groups.
Special courses:
individual and mini-groups (10 less./week)
Individual tuition

Contacts:
Comitato Linguistico
Largo Cacciatori delle Alpi, 5 – 06121 – Perugia – Italy
Tel. +39 075 5721471 – +39 075 5734258
info@comitatolinguistico.com . www.comitatolinguistico.com

Eduitalia, grazie anche alla sua nota forza marketing, vi è intervenuta garantendo la sua funzione di interazione con Ambasciata, Consolati, Istituti di Cultura, nella diffusione della cultura Italiana anche in territorio statunitense. La Guida Eduitalia, che a breve riceverete presso le Vostre sedi, è andata letteralmente a ruba, suscitando molto interesse per quelle che sono le variegate destinazioni italiane a disposizione degli studenti statunitensi. Con piacere constatiamo come sempre di più l’Associazione Eduitalia è risultata nota ai più, anche in virtù delle ottime relazioni instaurate con l’Ambasciata stessa, nella persona del Primo Consigliere, Dott. Marco Mancini.

Come feedback molto positivo, abbiamo avuto modo inoltre di incontrare personalità di spicco a livello Parlamentare, le quali si sono fatte carico di prendere in seria considerazione la primaria attività dell’Associazione. Il riferimento va all’On. Valentina Aprea, Presidente della Commissione Cultura, Scienze Istruzione – Camera dei Deputati e al Sen. Vincenzo Maria Vita, Vicepresidente Commissione Istruzione Pubblica, Beni Culturali, Ricerca Scientifica, spettacolo e sport – Camera del Senato. Contatti importanti nel dover avviare la necessaria svolta per il nostro Sistema Italia e che da anni costituisce uno degli obbiettivi di Eduitalia, impegnata da sempre nel consolidare sinergie a livello Governativo e Ministeriale.

I suddetti onorevoli si sono presi l’impegno di portare in Parlamento la nostra causa. Generalmente noi tutti in Eduitalia siamo ottimisti.

Altri contatti importanti sono stati avviati  con i rappresentanti di Associazioni locali come AATI – American Association of Teachers of Italian (www.aati-online.org) nella persona del suo Presidente Anthony Tamburri; COMITES Washington DC (www.comitesdc.org) rappresentati dal loro Presidente, Dott. Carmelo Cicala. Infine NIAF – The National Italian American Foundation (www.niaf.org).

“Foresting Global Engagement Through International Education”, il tema della manifestazione statunitense giunta alla sua 61° edizione.  La manifestazione ha ricalcato perfettamente l’ondata di crisi generalizzata che si respira tutt’ora anche nel nostro Paese, con una minore partecipazione sia di espositori che di visitatori. Questi ultimi in numero inferiore, rispetto allo scorso anno, di circa 1500/2000, per un totale comunque di oltre 7.000 presenze.

Nonostante questo siamo davvero felici ed orgogliosi di aver presenziato con il nostro padiglione espositivo che ha radunato ben 12 rappresentanze italiane che ben hanno dato visibilità a tutta la cultura italiana all’estero. Il feedback di ogni singolo espositore sembra essere stato abbastanza positivo. Cito qui a testimonianza un nostro associato ed il suo commento: “Caro Vittorio, mi complimento per la ottima organizzazione della collettiva Eduitalia, che si realizza per la terza volta di seguito (dopo Minneapolis e Washington) nonostante lo scandaloso perdurante mancato riconoscimento da parte del governo italiano ed il boicottaggio delle università italiane.”

Ogni singolo espositore ha così avuto modo di poter incrementare il numero di contatti, conoscendo nuove realtà e consolidando relazioni precedentemente avviate con l’obiettivo di poter ospitare sempre un numero maggiore di studenti stranieri nel territorio italiano.

Lato istituzionale abbiamo ottenuto l’ok definitivo per la creazione di una sinergia a livello Europeo. Le nazioni interessate sono Francia, Spagna, Portogallo, Belgio e Germania e forse anche l’Inghilterra. L’idea, che spero possa concretizzarsi con il vostro aiuto ed appoggio, è quella di creare una struttura del tipo EDU-EUROPE, arrivare alla Commissione Europea per il finanziamento dell’intero progetto. Sarebbe questa davvero la svolta per l’Italia che, mio malgrado, non regge il confronto con queste grandi potenze e solo in questo modo potrebbe entrare di diritto nel grande palcoscenico europeo.

Eduitalia continua e continuerà sempre la sua opera di visibilità internazionale, comunicando inoltre che il sottoscritto parteciperà il prossimo sabato 13 Giugno a Wahington al convegno:

Conference on the Promotion of the Italian Language in U.S. Schools K-16 and Continuing Education

Washington D.C. – June 13,  2009

dove Eduitalia è stata invita, nella mia persona, per presenziare e poter manifestare ulteriormente la nostra volontà nella collaborazione con le Istituzioni al fine di creare utili e forti sinergie sia per l’incoming studentesco, di nostro primario interesse, ma anche per dimostrare che la nostra realtà ormai sarà in grado di coadiuvare Ambasciata e Consolati vari nella promozione della lingua italiana. La conferenza si terrà presso l’Ambasciata di Washington con l’introduzione dell’Ambasciatore Castellaneta.

Sul nostro “piano di marcia” abbiamo previsto inoltre la presenza all’ICEF di Berlino 2009. Ma allo stato attuale, non avendo risorse finanziarie sufficienti a coprire la trasferta, siamo in attesa di qualche sponsorizzazione. A tal proposito, qualora voi tutti associati, foste realmente interessati alla partecipazione con Eduitalia come Vostra rappresentante, possiamo valutare tutti insieme un modo per “autofinanziarci” e partecipare come lo scorso anno con un booth all’interno del quale io potrei organizzare i vari meeting con agenti in nome e per conto Vostro. Come risultato ogni associato avrebbe a disposizione una serie di contatti da poter sfruttare a proprio vantaggio.

La nostra presenza è stata resa possibile grazie alla sinergia operativa con la Fondazione Ilica (www.ilicait.org) presieduta dal Cav. Vincenzo Marra.

La sintesi di tutta la partecipazione “italiana” è ben schematizzata in questo articolo.

Il feedback che però è emerso da quasi tutti gli espositori riflette in pieno la crisi che l’America sta vivendo.

Nonostante ciò l’Italia rimane sempre e comunque una meta molto ambita e per questo possiamo considerarci orgogliosi di poter dire “noi c’eravamo”.

Anche in questa occasione è stata distribuita la Guida 2009, introdotta come lo scorso anno dal Sottosegretario di Stato del Ministero degli Affari Esteri, Prof. Enzo Scotti e rinnovata sia nell’aspetto grafico che nei contenuti. La distribuzione ha suscitato interesse non fosse per il fatto che rappresenta ad oggi un vademecum dello studente straniero che vuole recarsi in Italia.

Tra un mese esatto saremo nuovamente presenti in USA alla manifestazione Nafsa (www.nafsa.org) che si terrà a Maggio dal 24 al 29 a Los Angeles.

Qui Eduitalia si presenterà con un padiglione di ben 12 stands rappresentativi della cultura italiana, sperando che il vento di crisi sia sempre più tenue e possa spirare con più forza e decisione verso la nostra Terra.

Vedi le foto della manifestazione NECTFL 2009

DILIT International House

Dilit International House is a well-established language school which has been operating in Rome since 1974. The school is situated in the centre of Rome just a short walk from the central railway station and conveniently placed for transport to every area of the city. It is part of the International House group which includes over 120 language schools in 20 countries all over the world.
The quality of the teaching and services provided by the school is guaranteed by its membership of EAQUALS (European Association for Quality Language Services), ELITE (Excellent Language Institutions Teaching in Europe), and ASILS (Associazione Scuole d’Italiano come Lingua Seconda). Dilit International House is recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education for its premises and facilities, teacher qualifications, teaching quality, administration and welfare.
- centrally located, in one of the most beautiful cities in
the world
- highly qualified teachers
- individual care, warm and familiar atmosphere
- Beautiful premises with a small garden, 2 terraces,
snack bar
- Internet point with wireless in the whole building
(free of charge!)
- wide programme of social activities
- 30 years of experience in teaching Italian language
- winner of the Language Magazine Star Award 2006
and 2007 as “Best Italian School”;
shortlisted in 2008 and 2009.

Courses:
All levels from absolute beginners to advanced are available throughout the year. The minimum age is 16. The maximum number of students per class is 14 or 6 for small groups. Students who already know some Italian can enrol at times other than course-starting dates. On arrival, non-beginner students are tested and placed in classes according to their level and their particular needs. Intensive (15-20-25-30 lessons/week) Classes are held from Monday to Friday. New courses start every 4 weeks throughout the year. Minimum attendance is 2 weeks.

Contacts:
Dilit International House
Via Marghera, 22 – 00185 – Roma – Italy
Tel. +39 06 4462593 – Tel. +39 06 4462592
Fax: +39 06 4440888
info@dilit.it – www.dilit.it