Learn to Speak Italian In Siena, Italy

  Italy

• All Other Areas in Italy: 
Siena

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Every Monday throughout the year

Description:
About the NRCSA Center

The NRCSA Center in Siena is located near the Piazza del Campo, and is an excellent location for students looking for an escape to Italy.

Many different students from around come to Siena to study the Italian language, and to get immersed in the Italian culture. Approximately sixty percent of the students are between the age of 17 and 30. The majority of the students who attend the Center are employed, and take courses to further their careers. The next largest group is University students who attend programs to further their studies. The rest of the students are primarily retired and are in Siena to expand their knowledge, and participate in the Italian culture.

All of the teachers are highly qualified, and most of them have studied the Italian language and literature as part of their higher education. All of the teachers have been specially trained in teaching Italian to foreigners.

About Siena

Siena has an abundance of artistic and historical points of interest. There is the wonderful Piazza del Campo, in the form of a shell, dominated by the Gothic Public Palace, containing masterpieces by Simone Marini and Lorenzetti and the slender Torre del Mangia. No less important is the group by Duomo and Baptistery: the Cathedral proudly presents great works of art such as the Pulpit by Nicla Pisano. The adjoining museum preserves the "Maesta," a famous painting by Duccio di Buoninsegna.

Churches, palaces and museums abound in Siena. The Gothic Basilica of San Domenico; the Salimbeni Palace; the church of Saint Francis with frescoes by Lorenzetti; the superb Palazzo Tolomei; Santa Maria dei Servi, in a romantically isolated position with many precious paintings; the rich Art Gallery in Palazzo Bonsignori and the Archaeological and Etruscan Museum. Siena is a charming medieval city filled with interesting architecture and friendly people and the school is located in the historical centre.

Highlights:
* Tuition
* Lodging - Homestay Single room OR
* Lodging - Student apartment single room with shared bathroom, shower, kitchen, nd common areas
* Meals - Breakfast Daily (w/ Homestay Single Room)
* Cultural Programs (see activities page)
* Orientation (covering attractions, how to, health safety, entertainment)
* Academic Assessment (placement-exit tests, achievement certificate)
* International Emergency & Medical Insurance
* Emergency Hotline Staffed 24/hrs day (call collect anywhere in the world)
* Course Materials
* Certificate of Attendance
* Student Card

Cost in US$: Visit our website for more information.

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Italy Independently or in Groups