Learn Italian in Italy - Tuscany Language School Courses

Centro Puccini - Italian language school by the sea, Tuscany:
Founded in 1988 our Italian language school located in Tuscany, Viareggio at the seaside offers semester and summer study abroad programs. Take courses in language, arts, and humanities with transferable college credits. Learn Italian while experiencing Italian culture. The school offers a wide range of different Italian language programs from the popular standard language course to individual tuition. Accommodation in apartments, pension, hotels available.

Standard Italian language course
20 classes per week (approx. 45 minutes each) —This course is offered from all the year round at all levels. This is the most popular course and it is ideal for the majority of the students. The classes cover all aspects of the Italian language.

* Starting dates: every 2 weeks
* Duration: from 2 to 24 weeks
* Lessons: 4 per day, 20 per week
* Tuition: on all 6 (monthly) ability levels
* Class size: minimum 3, maximum 12 participants in each class*

Working in small groups (average 8, max 12 people), you will quickly make progress in Italian. Special emphasis is placed on speaking and interactiving in italian.

Intensive Italian language "Plus" 5 & 10 course
25 / 30 classes per week (approx. 45 minutes each) —This course includes the Standard Italian language course plus 5 / 10 classes on an individual basis.

* Starting dates: every 2 weeks
* Duration: from 2 to 24 weeks
* Lessons: 4 lessons of Standard Italian language per day, plus 1 or 2 lessons of private tuition
* per day. 25 or 30 per week
* Tuition: on all 6 (monthly) ability levels
* Class size: minimum 3, maximum 12 participants in each class*; 1 participant in the private lessons

We recommend this course for those who want to learn italian very quickly. In the individual classes you decide on the contents, topics and exercises with your teacher: the teacher will be able to help you individually.

Individual tuition
Minimum 3 to maximum 8 lessons per day; the course intensity may be changed from week to week. —We suggest you choose our private tuition program if you want a course that can be tailored to your particular professional, or personal, or time scheduling requirements. The minimum enrolment period is 5 days, which can be extended according to your needs.

Trough continual practice of the language as an integral part of an intensive program with your own personal teacher, you are guaranteed swift progress and success in the shortest possible time.

Your private tuition program is fully flexible in terms of times, dates, and what areas of interest you wish to study.

These individual courses may start on any weekday of the year. The intensity of 3 to 8 lessons daily can be decided by the participant.

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 languages but also get to know the land and its people. Many of our long-term sudents finish this course with the accredited AIL "Firenze" Exam - an intensive language program at a reduced price!
A perfect way to enjoy you study at the Italian Language School and to learn the Italian Culture.

* Starting dates: every 2 weeks
* Duration: minimum duration 3 months
* Lessons: 4 per day. 20 per week
* Tuition: on all 6 (monthly) ability levels
* Class size: minimum 3, maximum 12 participants in each class*; 1 participant in the private lessons