The AIL, or Accademia Italiana di Lingua, is the professional association of schools, institutions and experts in the field of teaching Italian as a foreign language. The AIL's Firenze Diploma examinations tests a candidates written and oral abilities in Italian. These exams are of great international value for those wishing to study or work in a Italian-speaking environment.
In this 4-week course, students will prepare for the exam using a variety of classroom materials and samples from previous years' tests. The course consists of 4 daily lessons of grammar review and conversation plus 2 lessons of test taking strategies and examination drills.
The Diploma Firenze AIL exists in six levels;
DELI: Diploma Elementare di Lingua Italiana - A2 Basic Level
DILI - Diploma Intermedio di Lingua Italiana - B1 Intermediate Level
DILC - Diploma Intermedio di Lingua Italiana Commerciale - B1 Business Intermediate Level
DILI - Diploma Intermedio di Lingua Straniera - B2 Intermediate Level
DALI - Diploma Avanzato di Lingua Italiana - C1 Advanced Level 1
DALC - Diploma Avanzato di Lingua Italiana Commerciale - C1 Business Advanced Level
DALI - Diploma Avanzato di Lingua Italiana - C2, Advanced Level 2
Milan is the second largest city in Italy, as well as its financial and fashion center. It is also a hub for national and international travel boasting the country's largest international airport, most rail connections, and most modern subway system. It is a modern, cosmopolitan city with no shortage of cultural highlights. The city center has many good museums and a particularly good selection of world-class art exhibitions and individual pieces. The Brera Gallery is an international treasure house, on par with the Uffizi Gallery in Florence or London's National Gallery; and Michelangelo's last work, the extraordinary Pieta Rondanini, in the civic galleries of the Sforza Castle, is a surprise find for many of the city's visitors. And if you tire from the great shopping, artistic treasures, and fine dining, you can hop on a train and in less than an hour enjoy a relaxing day by one of the large lakes just outside the city.
Known for its diverse regions, rich culture, and fabulous food, boot-shaped Italy possesses perhaps the most instantly identifiable physical shape of any country in the world. You can visit Roman ruins, gawk at Renaissance art, stay in tiny hill towns, ski the Alps, explore the canals of Venice, and see more churches than you can imagine. Naturally, you can indulge in the elementary pleasures of good food, improving your wardrobe, and seeking out "la dolce vita." From its beaches to its Alpine mountains, Italy vibrates with a special soul that is reflected in its people, music, and art.
Important note: If there is only 1 participant he/she will be placed in an Intensive plus 5 course.
Airport Pick up can be arranged from the following airports. Malpensa (MXP) for $190 or Linate (LIN) for $100. Please specify which airport you would like. Additional charge for delays, $35/hour.
Extra homestay nights: $35/night
Extra apartment nights: $35/night
All courses have a USD 100 registration fee (Not Refundable)
Note: Accommodation is available Sunday to Saturday, Saturday to Friday (Jordan and Egypt) or
Saturday to Saturday (Tokyo) - all other days will have extra charge
