Learn Italian and earn your TESOL Certificate in Florence.

Intensive Italian language course + Internationally-recognized TESOL Certificate course

Our unique program includes 2 or 4 weeks of small group Italian Language training followed by our internationally-recognized 4 week TESOL Certificate course for a total of 6 or 8 weeks. The combination of courses is designed to expose you to the best that Italian culture has to offer while providing you with the tools necessary to become an active participant in the city and not just a tourist.

Please note: Italian language training is also available in Rome. Please Click Here for further information.

Program Location	Program Length	2008 Start Dates	Details	Fees
Florence	6 Weeks	No dates have been set for this program.	2008 Programs Currently On Hold. Must apply a minimum of 60 days prior to start date. **Must have prior knowledge of Italian to apply.	2990 Euro
Florence	8 Weeks	No dates have been set for this program.	2008 Programs Currently On Hold. Must apply a minimum of 60 days prior to start date	3590 Euro

NOTE:   To reserve your place in this program, we require a non-refundable $500 USD deposit. Our programs in Italy are our most popular and often fill 2-3 months in advance during peak season (i.e. US Summer/Fall) so don't delay when signing up!

This program will include the following components:

• 4 Week TESOL certificate course (teacher training) provided by TEFL International
• 2 (40 full hours) or 4 (80 full hours) weeks intensive Italian language training with one of Italy 's most reputable language institutes
• Accommodation throughout the program
• Mobile phone for use throughout the program
• Welcome Dinner with Florence Program Representative
• On the ground support throughout program + US-based program coordinator
• Network of course graduates, institutions worldwide, lesson plans, and other invaluable TESOL/TEFL resources
• An opportunity to live and work abroad while experiencing one of the world's most historically significant and culturally-rich countries
• Pre-departure pack of information including more information regarding your program and location, a Lonely Planet guide, a t-shirt, and more!

You will attend intensive Italian language training in a small group environment totaling 40 hours over each 2 week period. Extra private lessons can also be arranged onsite at an additional fee. This fully accredited course is provided by one of the top Italian Language training institutions in Italy and although many of those who enroll are from the US, participants are from a wealth of other countries around the world, thus providing you an even greater multi-cultural experience.All levels of Italian training are available and your language skills will be assessed prior to the start date of your program so you are placed in the level most applicable to your abilities. The opportunity to earn college credit from this course is also available. Extending the language component is possible throughout the year so please Inquire with our staff to learn more.

The TESOL Certificate course component of the program in Florence is provided by TEFL International, a world leader in ESOL teacher training with thousands of graduates who have taught English in over 50 different countries worldwide. For more specific information regarding TEFL International's course in Florence, please Click Here.

Your accommodation is included throughout the program and will be in a single bedroom in shared apartments located within a walk or short bus ride to the schools. Most apartments have three bedrooms, and you will share a bathroom and kitchen. All apartments are furnished with bedding, kitchen items etc. All you need to bring with you is a towel. For more details or specific housing requests Inquire with our staff.

For use during the program in Italy, we provide you with a mobile phone which can be shipped to your house before you leave the country. Your program fee covers the phone rental, and you only pay for the minutes you use and can monitor your usage online. The plan also includes:

• Standard roundtrip shipping within the U.S.
• Free incoming calls, including from the U.S.
• Calls to the U.S. for very low rates.
• English-speaking customer service.

Once your final program payment is received, we will send you a pre-departure package of information that will help prepare you and hopefully inspire you even more for your trip. This package includes:

• A Lonely Planet guidebook
• A wealth of information regarding your arrival, the program host city, and more of what to expect and how to prepare for your experience.

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