Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo

Living among Italians
We chose two towns which are on a human scale and safe, where contact with people is still possible. Pisa and Viareggio are medium-sized towns without mass tourism. Here it is still possible to meet true Italians, with their customs and way of life that are typical of our culture, and put into practice in real-life situations the linguistic structures and forms learnt in class.
Our School
Since 1981 we have offered students from all over the world the opportunity to learn Italian in one of the most beautiful parts of Tuscany. Our school is open all the year round in Pisa, a university town 12 km from the sea, famous for the Leaning Tower and Miracle Square. In the summer it is possible to attend our courses in Viareggio, a typical sea-side town with its pine-woods and nightlife. 		Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo - Gruppo
  Given their importance, both towns have good rail and road links with Rome, Florence, Milan and Venice. The high level of teaching in our courses is guaranteed by the training and experience of our teachers. Moreover, our school is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, the Swedish CSN and is member of ASILS, the Association of Schools of Italian as a Second Language that guarantees the quality of the courses. The schools is not only a place where one can follow entertaining and high quality lessons, but also a place where students can enjoy pleasant moments of socialization. On the first day, after the test, the students are invited to visit the town under the guidance of a teacher. The school also organizes a small party during the first week and, during the summer, some night parties on the beach.
So the students are able to get to know each other and feel part of a group of friends rather than tourists. At our school there is a relaxed and familiar environment thanks to a friendly staff. The secretary is also permanently available to provide information about leisure activities as well as to help with bureaucratic problems. The Pisa school has an Internet Point at the disposal of the students at the lowest prices in the town.
Official site: Italian Language School
Our method
Young teachers qualified in the teaching of Italian to foreigners will guide you in the learning of the language using an integrated method that facilitates the development of communicative abilities without neglecting the study of grammatical structure. 		 
Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo - Beach Party The teaching material is produced by our Institute, but is appropriately supplemented, according to the judgement of the teacher, to meet the needs of the class. Indeed, while respecting the syllabus of each course, experience teaches us that each class has its own identity and needs which essentially means that the teaching has to be “personalized”. One afternoon a week a teacher receives students by appointment for any additional explanations or clarifications relating to the part of the syllabus taught during the lessons.
Our courses
On the first day of a course each student is carefully assessed by means of an entry test so as to place him or her in a group that is suited to his/her knowledge of the Italian language. The groups of students are on average small (6-7 students) with a maximum of 12 students per class. There are eight levels from absolute beginner to advanced. The lessons take place from Monday to Friday, normally in the morning.
The cost of the course includes: lessons, course entry test and certificate of attendance, teaching materials, booking of accommodation, help with applications for visa and residence permit, the showing of films. Italian Language Courses
Accreditation
Our school is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, the CSN (Swedish National Agency for high education), and is member of ASILS (Association of Schools of Italiana s a Second Language) that guarantees the quality of the courses and services 		http://www.ilm.it/
Tel. ++39 (0)50 500399

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