Learn Italian in Siena: Language Courses
Academic Sessions
| Levels offered | Beginner to Advanced |
| Minimum age | 18 yrs |
| Course duration | 12 or 24 weeks |
| Number of lessons | 20 group lessons |
| Lesson duration | 50 minutes |
| Maximum per class | 12 students |
A long term Italian language course in Siena ideal for students or adults looking to learn Italian in depth over three or six months for maximum impact and progress. The Italian school in Siena will work with a range of different methods, chosen according to the level of the students.
The overall goal of the language school is to provide students with the best possible training in the Italian language, allowing for the duration of the programme on offer and the time the student has allocated.
Techniques are a mixture of traditional (teacher led) and communicative (student based) methods. All aspects of the language are explored, oral comprehension and expression and written comprehension and expression. Much is dependent on the make up of the class concerned and their specific linguistic requirements as a group.
Extra class: Two cookery sessions are included for free, within the programme.
Students can book additional cultural classes at extra cost, once in Siena.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
12 week Academic Session
- All levels offered: Beginner, Elementary, Low Intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced
- 20 group lessons per week plus 2 cooking sessions (within the 12 weeks period)
- Suitable both for beginners and advanced students or for those who want to learn Italian in Siena
- Small group-classes, of no more than 12 students per class
- 1 Italian wine tasting session included
- 1 excursion included in the Italian programme
24 week Academic Session
- All levels offered: Beginner, Elementary, Low Intermediate, Intermediate, Advanced
- 20 group lessons per week plus 2 cooking sessions (within the 24 weeks period)
- Suitable both for beginners and advanced students or for those who want to learn Italian in Siena
- Small group-classes, of no more than 12 students per class
- 1 Italian wine tasting session included
- 2 excursions included in the Italian programme
Standard Italian Course
| Levels offered | Beginner to Advanced |
| Minimum age | 18 yrs |
| Course duration | 1+ weeks |
| Number of lessons | 20 group lessons |
| Lesson duration | 50 minutes |
| Maximum per class | 12 students |
Book a short Italian language course in Siena with CESA Languages, from one week to several weeks, for personal development, for academic advancement or simply for the joy of studying Italian, in beautiful Italy!
A short term Italian language course aimed at those who need to build on current skills or who want to kick start their Italian language learning from scratch with an immersion course in Italian.
Morning Italian language course timetable:
09:10 AM – 10:00 AM
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM
12:10 PM – 01:00 PM
There are start dates every Monday for those students with prior knowledge of the Italian language (and set dates in the year for beginners), but we recommend students taking a one week course to avoid weeks with public holidays in them.
Over 50 Course
| Levels offered | Beginner to Advanced |
| Minimum age | 50 |
| Course duration | 2 weeks |
| Format/per fortnight | 30 Italian group lessons |
| & plenty of cultural activities | |
| Lesson duration | 50 minutes |
| Maximum per class | 12 students |
This busy programme not only offers Italian language tuition but a range of fabulous extra cultural experiences.
Over the 2 weeks students learn Italian in small groups and enjoy two cookery sessions, a wine tasting event, two excursions, four guided visits into Siena and its museums and a farewell dinner.
The adult students experience a blending of Italian language learning with; cookery under the guidance of an Italian chef, a wine tasting session, cultural visits overseen by an art history teacher, and a wonderful concert recital (drawn from some of the most famous “arias” from Italian operas).
- Open to students over 50 yrs of age only
- 2 weeks duration
- Italian language lessons (all levels)
- A busy activity programme
- Set dates offered each year
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Get a Quote nowCombined Course
| Levels offered | Beginner to Advanced |
| Minimum age | 18 yrs |
| Course duration | 1+ weeks |
| Number of lessons | 20 group lessons |
| Additional lessons | +4 or 8 private lessons |
| Lesson duration | 50 minutes |
| Maximum per group class | 12 students |
For greater impact students can combined their group classes with additional private lessons.
A short term Italian language course aimed at those who want the combined study experience of the camaraderie of the group course in Siena, with the individual attention of the Italian private classes with a personal tutor. The pace and content of the private lessons are adapted according to the needs of each student, so they can study and progress in a
relaxed atmosphere, benefiting from the individual focus and attention of their teacher/s.
Class Timetable:
Group classes – Monday/Friday
09:10 AM – 10:00 AM
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM
Private classes – Offered on 2 or more days per week
02:00 PM – 03:40 PM/
12:10 PM – 01:00 PM/
02:00 PM – 03:40 PM
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Combined Course: 20 group + 4 private lessons
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Get a Quote nowItalian & Cookery Course
| Levels offered | Beginner to Advanced |
| Minimum age | 18 yrs |
| Course duration | 1 to 4 weeks |
| Format | 20 Italian group lessons pr wk |
| + 2 evening cookery sessions pr wk | |
| Lesson duration | 50 minutes |
| Maximum per group class | 12 students |
Whether you are an experienced cook or new to the culinary world, this programme gives you a super chance to learn some key Italian cooking skills, with a qualified chef in superb facilities within the language school. Relax, cook, laugh and chat in Italian with the chefs and fellow students.
Morning Italian language course timetable:
09:10 AM – 10:00 AM
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM
12:10 PM – 01:00 PM
Evening Italian cookery session:
05:30 PM – 09:30 PM
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
The Italian classes follow the format of the Standard Course. Students can choose to follow a more intensive Italian language course, but we don’t recommend this.
The Cookery sessions, held twice a week, always begins with an overview of the ingredients and the recipe to be used. Each session focuses on creating a four or five course meal. The chefs will draw on their years of professional culinary experience, to ensure students are able to appreciate, understand and then replicate now and in the future, the Italian flavours and dishes, for which Italy is justly famed.
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Italian & Wine Course
| Levels offered | Beginner to Advanced |
| Minimum age | 18 yrs |
| Course duration | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Format | 20 Italian group lessons pr wk |
| + wine sessions pr wk | |
| Dates | May/September |
| Lesson duration | 50 minutes |
| Maximum per group class | 12 students |
Anyone keen to improve their appreciation and understanding of Italian wines will enjoy this programme, combining Italian language studies with wine appreciation.
Contact CESA for details.
Italian & Culture Course
| Levels offered | Beginner to Advanced |
| Minimum age | 18 yrs |
| Course duration | 1 to 4 weeks |
| Format | 20 Italian group lessons pr wk |
| + 4 cultural sessions pr wk | |
| Lesson duration | 50 minutes |
| Maximum per group class | 12 students |
Study Italian and then view the wonders of Siena in person, with a knowledgeable Italian guide, who will talk about such marvels as the Contrada Museums, Palazzo Pubblico, Saint Catherine House-Sanctuary, Santa Maria della Scala and of course the magnificent Duomo.
Morning Italian language course timetable:
09:10 AM – 10:00 AM
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM
12:10 PM – 01:00 PM
Cultural lectures:
02:00 PM – 03:40 PM
Cultural excursions:
Varies according to the sites to be visited
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
The Italian classes follow the format of the Standard Course. Students can choose to follow a more intensive Italian language course, but we don’t recommend this.
The cultural sessions, held at the school provide background knowledge prior to the students then exploring Siena with Italian guides on various excursions each week.
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Italian & Discover Siena Course
| Levels offered | Beginner to Advanced |
| Minimum age | 18 yrs |
| Course duration | 1 to 4 weeks |
| Format | 20 Italian group lessons pr wk |
| + varied cultural sessions | |
| Lesson duration | 50 minutes |
| Maximum per group class | 12 students |
The Italian and Discover Siena course combines the best of all the various specialist courses offered!
Italian language lessons plus a rich and varied range of cultural activities, including cultural lectures with museum visits, a wine tasting session and cookery sessions. A wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the language, whilst also appreciating all that Siena and Italy has to offer.
Morning Italian language course timetable:
09:10 AM – 10:00 AM
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
11:10 AM – 12:00 PM
12:10 PM – 01:00 PM
Cultural lectures:
02:30 PM – 04:10 PM
Cultural excursions:
Varies according to the sites to be visited
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
The Italian & Discover Siena course includes –
: 20 group Italian course lessons per week
: 04 cultural seminars per week (min 1 max 6 students per group)
: Lectures on Sienese heritage with visits to museums, historical and interesting buildings
for example the Palazzo Pubblico, the Duomo, Santa Maria della Scala, Contrada etc
: 02 evening cooking sessions per week (min 5 students per group, or a different timetable arranged)
: 01 wine tasting per week
: a half-day excursion in the surrounding area, if attending a 2 week course, not the 1 week course
(min 5 students per group, or a different timetable arranged)
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Private Tuition Courses
| Levels offered | Beginner to Advanced |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Course duration | 1 week+ |
| Number of lessons | 15 or 20 private lessons |
| Lesson duration | 50 minutes |
| Maximum per class | 1 student |
An extremely intensive Italian language course, ideal for those who wish to make maximum language progress over a one week+ period in Siena. An ideal option for business people or those who need to work on their Italian for academic or professional reasons, for whom time is of the essence.
Continual language practice, maximum concentration through intensive work with your personal teacher and, especially, active practising of your communication skills guarantees you swift progress and success in the shortest possible time. Thanks to their proven system the Italian language school in Siena is able to plan private tutorial according to your needs and areas of interest.
Individual lessons offer a concentrated Italian learning experience covering specific culture courses or areas of the language, pertinent to a particular interests or occupation. The Italian language teachers are specialists, able to offer language tuition and cultural development in a multitude of areas; medicine, economics, opera, history, journalism, and use a wide range of media – from newspapers and specialized magazines to cassettes and videos. The Italian staff can also organize meetings and lessons with professionals from the same field as the student, and visits to places of particular interest.
Lesson/ 09:00 AM – 09:50 AM
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
Many students take advantage of individual lessons to work intensively on specific culture courses or areas of the language, pertinent to their particular interests or occupation. Our teachers are specialized in language and culture used in a multitude of areas, such as medicine, economics, opera, history, journalism, and use a wide range of media – from newspapers and specialized magazines to cassettes and videos. The Italian language school staff can also organize meetings and lessons with professionals from the same field as the student and visits to places of particular interest.
