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OMNILINGUA
Italian Language School in Sanremo, Imperia - Liguria, Italy
 OMNILINGUA is a small, professional school that prides itself
on its family atmosphere.
Learning Italian at OMNILINGUA provides professional language and cultural studies
in the perfect Italian environment; sole, mare and la dolce vita.
OMNILINGUA offers a complete Italian experience - learn the language while sampling the
culture, the cuisine, the history and the art or just simply relax on the beach with a
gelato.
The school is recognised by A.S.I.L.S. (Association of Italian schools as a second
language) and has received "Excellence Awards" for outstanding
customer services.
Location
 OMNILINGUA is situated in the
famous resort town of Sanremo. The school is located close to the historical part of town
and just a few steps away from the beach. The school building, Casa Valdese, has a long
literary and academic tradition dating back to the 1940's when Italo Calvino, the renowned
Italian author studied here. Following in his footsteps, OMNILINGUA's objective is to
offer high quality, stimulating Italian language lessons in a warm and friendly
environment.
Sanremo -
Italy's famous resort town is surrounded by an enchanting landscape of rock cliffs and the
beautiful blue Ligurian Sea. Sanremo is situated on the western end of the Ligurian
Riviera, which stretches right along the coast from Cinque Terre and Portofino as far as
Monte Carlo on the Côte d'Azur, (55 kms from Nice Airport in France).
Commonly known as "La Citt? della Pace" (Town of Peace) or the "Town of
Flowers", Sanremo was recently appointed home for the world association of the
"Nobel Peace Prize". Its lively centre is characterised by the famous
"Ariston Theatre" wide promenades of palms, elegant boutiques, and typical
Italian markets. The beautiful historical centre of Sanremo is a perfect example of
late-medieval Italian architecture.
A wide variety of artistic, cultural, sporting and social
events along with year-round mild weather help to make Sanremo an attractive and
fun-filled holiday paradise throughout the year. Sanremo is the capital town of the
"Riviera of Flowers" and is famous for its flower growing industry; millions of
flowers are exported per year to the rest of the world. Sanremo has a population of
roughly 60,000 inhabitants characterised by a warm, open-minded, helpful mentality.
Course Options and Fees
Omnilingua offers the following Course options:
Note: For the courses described below, OMNILINGUA charges an enrolment fee of
Euro 40,00. This enrolment fee includes all text books, hand-outs,
Certification at the end of the course, organisation of the basic social and cultural
programme!
 Standard
Course
4 group hours per day from Monday to Friday from 9am to 12.40pm. One teaching
hour is 50 minutes long. This type of course is perfect for those who want to combine
study with other cultural and leisure activities in the afternoon. |
Duration |
hours per day
(hours in total) |
Price |
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
8 weeks
each additional week |
4 (20)
4 (40)
4 (60)
4 (80)
4 (120)
4 (160)
4 (20) |
€ 180
€ 330
€ 475
€ 615
€ 875
€ 1.125
€ 125 |
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Standard-PLUS Course
4 group hours per day from 9am to 12:40pm plus 1 hour individual lesson in
the afternoon every day, a total of 25 teaching hours per week. One teaching hour in the
morning is 50 minutes long, in the afternoon 60 minutes. This type of course is ideal for
those who would like to combine the experience of a group class with the individual
attention of a one on one lesson. |
Duration |
hours per day
(hours in total) |
Price |
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
8 weeks
each additional week |
5 (25)
5 (50)
5 (75)
5 (100)
5 (150)
5 (200)
5 (25) |
€ 325
€ 620
€ 910
€ 1.195
€ 1.745
€ 2.280
€ 270 |
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Intensive Course
6 group hours per day from 9am to 12:40pm and 1.20pm to 3pm. One
teaching hour is 50 minutes long. This type of course is designed for students wanting to
maximise study time during their stay. |
Duration |
hours per day
(hours in total) |
Price |
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
8 weeks
each additional week |
6 (30)
6 (60)
6 (90)
6 (120)
6 (180)
6 (240)
6 (30) |
€ 275
€ 495
€ 710
€ 920
€ 1.300
€ 1.670
€ 185 |
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CILS-Exam (Preparation Course)
4 group hours per day from 9am to 12:40pm plus 2 hours individual lesson in
the afternoon every day, a total of 30 teaching hours per week. One teaching hour in the
morning is 50 minutes long, in the afternoon 60 minutes. This type of course offers
adequate preparation for the CILS (Certificate of Italian Language as a Foreign Language.)
CILS is an official title that rates the degree of competence in Italian as a foreign
language and is often required to enter Italian Universities. OMNILINGUA
provides the necessary preparation and assistance for students who want to take this exam
and gives advise regarding the choice of the university and the entrance
requirements. The exam preparation takes place on OMNILINGUA premises in Sanremo,
but the actual exams are held at authorized centres (the nearest in Genoa). |
Duration |
hours per day
(hours in total) |
Price |
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
8 weeks
each additional week |
6 (30)
6 (60)
6 (90)
6 (120)
6 (180)
6 (240)
6 (30) |
€ 470
€ 910
€ 1.345
€ 1.775
€ 2.615
€ 3.440
€ 415 |
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 Italian
+ "Cooking & Wine"
This course has been tailored for students with an interest and passion for the
Italian Cuisine and Wine. The course includes 4 hours of Italian language from 9am to
12:40pm in a group + once a week from 1.20pm to 3pm theory speciality course in the
school + once a week in the evening the practice part held in a
nice country villa, azienda agricoltura Fabiocallea, where the students
can pick vegetables and fruits from the small farm!
The preparation of Ligurian
dishes will be held by Sig.ra Lina and the students can help and taste
their dishes. The course involves instruction and preparation of particular Italian
dishes especially from the Ligurian region. For example they include 2-3 typical dishes
like: pesto, Ligurian vegetable pie (torta di verdura), farinata, sardenaira
(local pizza), Ligurian rabbit stew, and traditional sweets. This is accompanied
by an introduction to and tastings of the wonderful homemade wines. Who is
interested in visiting a wine cellar? The students can also visit and
see where their wine is producted. A veritable paradise for wine and good food
lovers! Buon appetito! |
Duration |
hours per day
(hours in total) |
Price |
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
8 weeks
each additional week |
24
48
72
96
144
192
24 |
€ 295
€ 540
€ 780
€ 995
€ 1.390
€ 1.800
€ 205 |
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Italian + Sculpture
This course has been tailored for students with an interest and passion for the
Italian Art. The course includes 4 hours of Italian from 9am to 12:40pm in a
group + for the first time from 2.00pm to 4pm theory speciality course on
the school premises + the practice part held by a famous professional artist and
sculptor of Sanremo, Doctor Paolo Ammirati, Friday of the same week and Tuesday
and Friday of the next week, 2 hours each in the afternoon at school
or at his studio. The course involves instruction and preparation of Italian
sculpture made of wood or iron. At the end of the course, you can take home your
beautiful opera!!! All utensils and materials are prepared for you! Buon
divertimento! |
Duration |
hours per day
(hours in total) |
Price |
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
8 weeks
each additional week |
---
48
72
96
144
192
24 |
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€ 520
€ 750
€ 955
€ 1.270
€ 1.640
€ 200 |
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Private Lessons
This teaching programme is
one of the most flexible and efficient methods of learning. The individual lesson format
is available both for beginners as well as for advanced speakers. In coordination with the
teacher, the student decidesthe speed and rhythm of learning, the timetable and the
content of the lessons. One private lesson is 60 minutes long.
PRIVATE
LESSONS
€ 29 per
hour |
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Italian
for Professionals
In today’s growing international market, language skills are becoming increasingly
important for people who want to improve their competitiveness in the job market. This
course is designed both for individuals and companies who wish to develop their business
opportunities in Italy or with Italian companies. These courses are combined with the
4-hour Italian language lessons in the morning plus one hour in the afternoon. Courses
include FLIGHT ATTENDANT Italian, BUSINESS Italian, and TEACHING ITALIAN. (One teaching
hour in the morning is 50 minutes long, in the afternoon 60 minutes long |
Duration |
hours per day
(hours in total) |
Price |
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
8 weeks
each additional week |
5 (25)
5 (50)
5 (75)
5 (100)
5 (150)
5 (200)
5 (25) |
€ 325
€ 620
€ 910
€ 1.195
€ 1.745
€ 2.280
€ 270 |
Starting Dates
New courses will start every 2 weeks. The school will be closed on: 24/03/2008;
25/04/2008 01/05/2008; 15/08/2008; 01/11/2008; 08/12/2008. Only private lessons can be
made up.
Course dates 2008
07/01/2008 |
21/01/2008 |
04/02/2008 |
18/02/2008 |
03/03/2008 |
17/03/2008 |
31/03/2008 |
14/04/2008 |
28/04/2008 |
12/05/2008 |
26/05/2008 |
09/06/2008 |
23/06/2008 |
07/07/2008 |
21/07/2008 |
04/08/2008 |
18/08/2008 |
01/09/2008 |
15/09/2008 |
29/09/2008 |
13/10/2008 |
27/10/2008 |
10/11/2008 |
24/11/2008 |
08/12/2008 |
Teaching Method
 OMNILINGUA provides a full immersion experience by exposing
students to the Italian language in as many forms as possible. Teaching materials are made
up of a variety of media including: newspaper articles, editorial material, magazine
articles, literary excerpts, song texts and poetry. Students are also encouraged to
contribute their own materials and ideas to the class. Multimedia such as DVDs, videos,
CDs, the Internet and television also make up an integral part of the teaching material
and methodology. Teachers choose from a range of contemporary and engaging topics to help
students gain insight into modern Italian culture, society and lifestyle
OMNILINGUA is constantly researching
and updating new and innovative teaching methods for the curriculum to ensure students are
receiving the best language education available. In addition, "Lingua Vissuta" -
the Living Language is incorporated into the curriculum. This involves venturing out into
the local community, visiting the markets, the library, the shops, the Casino etc. to
gather information for various class projects. This gives students the opportunity to
practice what they have learned in the classroom in real life situations.
The team of motivated teachers are all
professionally qualified and have several years of experience teaching Italian to foreign
learners. All of them are native Italian speakers and fluent in at least two other
languages, including English.
OMNILINGUA's objective is to ensure that
students learn to speak Italian fluently and confidently. The classes are kept to a
maximum of 9 students. This enables teachers to give individual attention to each student
while providing an environment that encourages open discussion and conversation.
OMNILINGUA also ensures that students obtain a sound understanding of Italian grammar to
ensure a strong foundation for the spoken and written language.
Accommodation
OMNILINGUA offers several types of accommodation for their students:
Shared
Apartments
This is recommended for students who prefer to maintain their independence, but
who would like to enjoy contact with other students. The apartments usually have 2-3
rooms, (double or single room) with a kitchen, bathroom/WC, TV, washing machine and a
balcony. Utilities and the final cleaning service are included in the price. The school
provides bed linen; please bring your own towels. |
Duration
|
Shared apartment |
|
Double room |
Single room |
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
8 weeks
each additional week |
€ 125
€ 200
€ 275
€ 345
€ 485
€ 625
€ 70 |
€ 190
€ 295
€ 410
€ 515
€ 725
€ 935
€ 105 |
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Private
Apartment
For the period of the course there are also
private apartments available. More details are available upon request. Please inform us
well in advance. Digital photos are available. |
| Prices Upon request |
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Italian Host Families
The school carefully selects all families. They offer a friendly, welcoming
atmosphere and give students the perfect opportunity to live a real Italian lifestyle. In
the majority of cases, the owners are single or middle-aged couples, and the kitchen and
bathroom/WC are shared. Bed and half board (also vegetarian) are included in the price;
full board upon request. |
Duration
|
Host family, half board (also vegetarian
option) included |
|
Double room |
Single room |
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
8 weeks
each additional week |
€ 205
€ 400
€ 600
€ 785
€ 1.170
€ 1.555
€ 185 |
€ 275
€ 515
€ 785
€ 1.005
€ 1.445
€ 1.885
€ 220 |
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Hotel
or Guesthouse
Hotel and guesthouse rooms are available upon request. Reservations should be
made in good time, especially in summer time and when large events are taking place
locally |
Duration
|
2-3
Stars Hotel |
|
Double room (2
person) |
Single room(1
person) |
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
8 weeks
each additional week |
€
420
€ 910
€ 1.400
€ 1.890
€ 2.870
€ 3.850
€ 490 |
€
270
€ 585
€ 900
€ 1.215
€ 1.845
€ 2.475
€ 315 |
Duration
|
4 Stars Hotel |
|
Double room (2 person) |
Single
room(1 person) |
1 week
2 weeks
3 weeks
4 weeks
6 weeks
8 weeks
each additional week |
€
720
€ 1.560
€ 2.400
€ 3.240
€ 4.920
€ 6.600
€ 840 |
€
420
€ 910
€ 1.400
€ 1.890
€ 2.870
€ 3.850
€ 490 |
Child
Minder Service
The school can arrange a child minder service to cover the time of lessons. All
the babysitters are well known by the school and most of them speak several languages
(English among them). € 10 per
hour
Activities
 OMNILINGUA understands that
language education does not stop when the classroom lesson ends. In order to ensure a full
immersion experience the school organises an extensive and interesting cultural and social
programme designed to educate, motivate and interest students of all ages. Cultural
activities include trips to places such as: "Bussana Vecchia", a medieval
village and home to local craftsmen and artists, "Villa Hanbury" The Botanical
Gardens described as the "most wonderful garden" on the Riviera of Flowers,
"Imperia", a guided tour of the biggest, local olive oil production plant, among
other trips.
Social events are arranged to
encourage students and teachers to get to know one another. Events include dinners, wine
tasting, boat trips, whale-watching in the open sea, beach picnics, concerts, cinema,
theatre and much more. For more information on Sanremo and the region please click on
Sanremo.
Tandem Exchange
Programme
Students are welcome to participate in
our TANDEM Exchange programme. This programme is designed to give international students
an opportunity to pair with an Italian student at least once a week and enjoy free time
speaking in Italian. Students can choose to visit local attractions, meet for coffee or
meet at the school and use the facilities.
Arrival
information
If required the school can arrange transfers between
Nice Airport, France, and the student's accommodation in Sanremo. Fees are € 100 (one way)
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