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Learn Italian in Lucca, Italy  

Lucca, located in northern central Italy, is a small historic city often described as the jewel of Tuscany. Over the years, it has developed into a modern city but has managed to preserve its history and uphold the traditions of a small country town. The centre of Lucca is surrounded by 16th century walls beyond which there is no traffic, making it a safe pedestrianised zone. Lucca boasts some of Italy's finest architecture and plenty of traditional Italian restaurants, boutiques and markets are to be found offering the finest local produce. Lucca is easy to reach, with Pisa and the Mediterranean just over 20km away, and Florence 82km away.

Our school is located in a traditional building in the centre of Lucca. All classrooms have air-conditioning and internet facilities are available for student use. There is also an internet café nearby. The school also provides restaurant recommendations and advice on purchasing Tuscan wines, as well as offering wine tasting tours, cookery courses and visits to local farms.

Courses are available all year round for a variety of ages and levels. Please click on one of the options below for more details:

Client feedback - have a look at some of the experiences of past clients.

Cultural activities and excursions are organised each week and include visits to places of interest and weekend excursions such as: Lucchese Villa; trip to Florence or Pisa; visit to a local farm with wine tasting; trip to Garfagnana, historical walking tour of Lucca. Please note that there will be a small fee for entrances.  

Accommodation is available in homestays and shared apartments, all year round. 

Transfers: one way transfers available to/from Pisa Airport £95 or Florence Airport, from £120.

School Closure: 6 Jan, 9/25 Apr, 1 May, 2 Jun, 15 Aug, 1 Nov and 8/25/26 Dec 2012.  The school will be closed on these public holidays and no classes will be held.  Missed group classes will not be rescheduled, however an activity will be organised instead. Individual lessons will be rescheduled.  The school will also close on 21 Dec 2012 for the festive period and re-open on 14 Jan 2013.

General and Combination Italian Courses in Lucca

These courses are designed for those who wish to learn communicative Italian skills, ideal for use in everyday life. Long term courses are also available for 12+ weeks; please contact us for more details.

General Italian Course

Course duration:

1+ weeks 

Consists of:

20 group lessons per week

Class timetable:  

09.00 - 11.00, 11.30 - 13.00 (Mon-Fri)

Lesson duration:

55 minutes

Maximum class size: 

12 students

Minimum language level:

beginner

Minimum age:

16 years

Cost:

1 week £250 / 2 weeks £355/ 3 weeks £475 / 4 weeks £610

Combination Italian Course

Course duration:

1+ weeks 

Consists of:

20 group + 10 individual lessons per week

Class timetable:  

09.00 - 11.00 and 11.30 - 13.00

+ 14.00-16.00 (Mon-Fri)

Lesson duration:

55 minutes

Maximum class size: 

12 students (group) / 1 student (individual)

Minimum language level:

beginner

Minimum age:

16 years

Cost:

1 week £455 / 2 weeks £845/ 3 weeks £1,220 / 4 weeks £1,580

2012 Start dates:

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Individual Italian Course in Lucca

One-to-one tuition is ideal for those who would like intensive learning or those who wish to focus on specific topics as lesson content can be tailored to an individual's needs.

Course duration:

1+ weeks 

Consists of:

15 individual lessons per week

Class timetable:  

flexible (Mon-Fri)

Lesson duration:

55 minutes

Maximum class size: 

1 student

Minimum language level:

beginner

Minimum age:

16 years

Cost:

1 week £485 2 weeks £960/ 3 weeks £1,440

2012 Start dates: this course can start on any week day, except on public holidays or during the festive period when the school is closed. 

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Italian Teacher Refresher Course in Lucca

This course is designed for teachers who would like to refresh their language skills as well as their methodology, pronunciation and classroom strategy through workshops and teaching observation.  It also incorporates cultural lectures, excursions and guided visits.

Course duration:

2 weeks 

Consists of:

20 group lessons, 10 small group methodology

lessons, 20 practice/observation sessions

+ 2/3 cultural afternoons

Class timetable:  

09.00 - 13.00 and 14.00 - 16.00 (Mon-Fri)

Lesson duration:

55 minutes

Maximum class size: 

12 students (group)/ 4 students (small group)

Minimum language level:

advanced

Cost:

£495

2012 Start dates:

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Caledonia is approved by the British Council to provide courses for language teachers, including teachers returning after a career break. Click here for more Teacher Refresher course options and Comenius funding.

Combination courses are also eligible for Comenius funding and are ideal for teachers who do not have an advanced level in the language, as well as offering more flexible start dates. 

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Discover Tuscany 

If you love Italian food and wine, this is the course for you!  This course combines Italian tuition with cooking courses, wine tastings and guided tours of the wine area surrounding Lucca.  One of the excursions may be attended by other students at the school, in which case the group maximum would be 15.

Course duration:

1 or 2 weeks 

Consists of:

20 group Italian lessons per week + activities

Class timetable:  

Italian 09.00 - 11.00, 11.30 - 13.00 

+ activities from 16.00 (Mon-Fri)

Lesson duration:

55 minutes

Maximum class size: 

12 students (Italian) / 8 students (activities)

Minimum language level:

beginner

Minimum age:

18 years

Cost:

1 week £525 / 2 weeks £870

Activites programme includes cookery classes, tutored wine tastings, guided excursions and visits.

2012 Start dates: 2 Apr, 14 May, 11 Jun, 9 Jul, 17 Sep and 15 Oct 2012

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Italian + Cookery in Lucca

A unique opportunity to learn how to prepare traditional Tuscan dishes at home with "Mamma"!  This course combines Italian tuition in the morning and cooking lessons at home with your Italian landlady in the evening: a great opportunity to practise your Italian out of the classroom.  Homestay accommodation is included in the course fees.

Course duration:

1 week

Consists of:

20 group Italian + 4 evening cookery lessons

Also included:

homestay accommodation, single, b&b (Sun-Sat)

+ 4 dinners with host

Class timetable:  

Italian 09.00 -11.00, 11.30 -13.00

+ cookery from 17.00 (Mon-Fri)

Lesson duration:

55 minutes

Maximum class size: 

12 students (Italian) / 1 student (cookery)

Minimum language level:

beginner

Minimum age:

16 years

Cost:

1 week £775

2012 Start dates:

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

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Dec

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*Beginners may only start courses on these dates

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Accommodation in Lucca

Accommodation is close to the school and can be easily reached by foot or public transport.  Accommodation runs from Sunday to Saturday (1 week = 6 nights).  Extra nights are available; please contact us for availability and prices.  Bed linen is provided; students must take their own towels.

Homestay

This type of accommodation is perfect for those who wish to be fully immersed in everyday Italian life.

 Single, b&b

 Single, half board

1 week 

 £230

 £310

2 weeks

 £380

 £565

3 weeks 

 £520

 £805

4 weeks

 £645

 £1,025

   

Shared Apartment      

This type of accommodation is ideal for those who wish to have more independence.  Share an apartment with other students from the school or with an Italian host, with your own room and shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. 

 Single, self-catering

1 week 

 £215

2 weeks

 £350

3 weeks 

 £450

4 weeks

 £550

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If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact us by:

 Telephone:

 +44 (0)131 621 7721

 Email:

  info@caledonialanguages.co.uk 

 or submit an

  online enquiry form

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Client feedback

   I enjoyed my trip immensely - it ticked all my boxes.  I had been wanting to have this kind of holiday for the last 4 years.  The teacher was excellent, hard work was required and no talking in anything but Italian, even outside the school.  Organisation was always good with each lesson being well prepared prior to the class.  Excursions and activities were excellent and diverse.  The accommodation was exactly as the photographs you sent me.  It was comfortable, clean and secure and near to lots of food shops which was very handy when on a self-catering holiday. SB - General Italian Course (Apr/May 2012)

Lucca is so interesting and I liked walking around the streets and going into some of the churches.  The Caffe del Mercato, where we ended our first afternoon activity with wine and snacks is a really good place to sit and chat or just people watch.  Le Mura is a great place for strolling or running if one feels more energetic.  Location of the school was excellent, easy to find from where I was staying, very close to my lodgings, very good cafe nearby for the coffee break.  Good range of afternoon activities, highlight being trip to Villa Maionchi to sample wine and have meranda.  Accommodation was very good, my padrone di casa being very friendly.  Thoroughly enjoyed the trip, especially learning the language with like-minded students from other parts of the world. IL - General Italian Course (April 2012)

 Lucca is a beautiful city with very interesting architecture and it is not too large.  The school facilities were excellent... the classes were well organised and my teacher was brilliant.  [Excursions and activities] I went on them all and they were all very informative and enjoyable.  My hosts were very friendly, kind and considerate.  The evening meals were well prepared and very tasty. RE - General Italian Course (Feb 2012)