Senior Course

Accademia Leonardo

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SENIOR 50+ COURSE

The Senior 50+ course is a package that includes the Standard course and excursions/activities and is aimed at adults who want to share an experience of language study with people of the same age.
However, lessons are held with students of a wider age group (not only 50+) but with the same level of Italian as well as all our courses.

Lessons are focused on the study of grammar, conversation and at the same time, some social and cultural aspects of the host country. On the first day of school, students will be given a welcome pack containing information about the city.

Students will be required to take an entry test prior to arrival to determine the appropriate level of study.

The course includes 4 classes a day, from 9:00 to 13:00 with a break at 11:00. Each lesson lasts 55 minutes.

Lessons are held by qualified teachers with experience in teaching Italian to foreigners.

In the event that there are less than three participants per class, the Italian lessons will be reduced to three hours (from 9.00 to 12.00) and for one student per class they will be reduced to two hours (from 09.00 to 11.00).

Activities and excursions take place in the afternoon.

Minimum participants 4 people.
If the minimum number required is not reached, students will only take the standard course and will be able to book excursions separately.

The course is also available on request all year round with a minimum of 4 participants booking together.

The course is also available on request all year round with a minimum of 4 participants enrolling together.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-2 weeks
Start dates
22 Apr 2024, 20 May 2024, 09 Sep 2024 and 07 Oct 2024
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024

Accademia Leonardo does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Salerno to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 10 students

Student age

Age range 48 years old and older
Average 65 years old
(60 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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Reviews

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"Good experience"

Tuija Ohtonen, student from Finland

Everything was good, accommodation was far away from the school.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
11 Jul 2022 - 22 Jul 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Perfect"

Hanna Viljakainen, student from Finland

I like everything. School was old and beautiful house In prefect place.
Classes were so nice and fun. Teacher was so lovely and I just love every morning

That I could go To school and saw my teacher and other student.
Housing was perfect!!!

I like everything and I learn so much of Italian language!!!

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
18 Oct 2021 - 29 Oct 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Wonderful people, wonderful city."

julie turcotte, student from Canada

This experience was great. The classroom was a piece of art. The teacher was really efficient and super friendly. The location of the school is simply dreamy. The housing was amazing.
As you can see we loved our experience. The only negative side was that it was not possible for us the contact our housing host before getting there. Since I am traveling with a 11 year old daughter, I was a little scared by that.
No worries once we got there, though. My troubles were gone.
But still not being able to speak to her before did stress me a bit.
Over all, the best experience of my life.

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My ratings for this school

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Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
23 Jun 2014 - 4 Jul 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

Accademia Leonardo offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast - 2 students must book together

$184
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Salerno
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, tV room, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 05:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
$184
Living with a family allows students to have direct contact with real Italian lifestyle. Our families, carefully selected, offer students a warm and serene atmosphere. Our families are composed of parents with children, spouses, or couples. Students can chose an accommodation with a family including either breakfast, or half board.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

$231
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Salerno
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, tV room, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 10 - 40 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 05:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
$231
Living with a family allows students to have direct contact with real Italian lifestyle. Our families, carefully selected, offer students a warm and serene atmosphere. Our families are composed of parents with children, spouses, or couples. Students can chose an accommodation with a family including either breakfast, or half board.

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together

$254
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Salerno
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (12 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, tV room, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 05:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
$254
Living with a family allows students to have direct contact with real Italian lifestyle. Our families, carefully selected, offer students a warm and serene atmosphere. Our families are composed of parents with children, spouses, or couples. Students can chose an accommodation with a family including either breakfast, or half board.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

$334
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Salerno
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, tV room, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 05:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
$334
Living with a family allows students to have direct contact with real Italian lifestyle. Our families, carefully selected, offer students a warm and serene atmosphere. Our families are composed of parents with children, spouses, or couples. Students can chose an accommodation with a family including either breakfast, or half board.
apartment

Standard Shared apartment - 2-person shared room - No meals - 2 students must book together

$173
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Salerno
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 15 - 40 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 05:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
$173
Students can share these standard apartments with other students from the school, Italian students, tourists or with the owner. These accommodations are located mostly in the city center, within walking distance or at most, a short bus ride from the school. They can host 2 to 5 students in single or double rooms with a shared kitchen and bathroom. Bed linen is provided in the rooms and water, electricity and gas are included in the price.

Standard Shared apartment - Single-person room - No meals

$231
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Salerno
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 20 - 40 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 05:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
$231
Students can share these standard apartments with other students from the school, Italian students, tourists or with the owner. These accommodations are located mostly in the city center, within walking distance or at most, a short bus ride from the school. They can host 2 to 5 students in single or double rooms with a shared kitchen and bathroom. Bed linen is provided in the rooms and water, electricity and gas are included in the price.

Private studio apartment - Single-person room - No meals

$346
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Salerno
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 05:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
$346
Each of our independent flats are furnished and include a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen with bed linens provided. One room flats are located in the centro storico “old town” of Salerno, just a few steps away from the school.

One-bedroom apartment - Single-person room - No meals

$553
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Salerno
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 11:00 AM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
$553
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 30 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Salerno based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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