THE COURSE TYPES AND THE COURSE LEVELS

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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).

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 Liurian 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 handmade wines.  Who is interested in visiting a wine cellar? The students also can visit and see where their wine is producted. A veritable paradise for wine and good food lovers! Buon appetito!

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, each 2 hours 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 bring to house your beautiful opera!!! All utensils and materials are prepared for you! Buon divertimento!

(PHOTO: The works of Doctor Paolo Ammirati, a famous professional artist and sculptor of Sanremo, who will instruct you during the course)

Program example Senior 50+

Educational language stays for school groups

These courses are tailor-made to meet, in particular, hotel management and tourism schools requirements.  The course includes 4 hours of Italian from 9am to 12:40pm in a group, in total 20 hours per week. One teaching hour is 50 minutes long.  In the afternoon, as your requests, we can organize some excursions and interesting social visits. For example, a visit to Olive oil museum, guided visit to the Casinò, Artigianal Gelato Tasting, etc. You can also visit to Genova and/or Monte Carlo.  

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