Centro Studi l’Arca, in collaboration with some local touristy institutions, is aiming to promote cultural initiatives to attract youth from European and overseas countries in order to enrich their cultural knowledge.

These young people from around the world will be provided with the opportunity of studying and living in Tuscany to improve their knowledge of different cultures and languages, such as Italian language through language courses for different levels of apprehension, see-sighting of local museums and monuments and much more.

Moreover, they’ll enjoy sharing their experiences with tourists from other countries and local people. They’ll also take part to classes who’ll teach them how to cook typical Tuscan recipes, sommelier courses, courses to develop artisan skills in the design of pottery and much more.

Italian Language Lessons : (conversation, grammar, vocabulary, writing)

Levels :

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

Teachers of proven experience with degrees in Modern and Ancient Italian Language will run these courses which varies from :

• Intensive Courses with a small group of students ( from 5 to 10 each group )
• Individual Lessons
• Lessons from Monday to Saturday, morning and afternoon
• Holiday Learning Packages for individuals and students, adults or young
• Specialization Courses for foreigners with a degree in Italian language

Specialized courses in

• Business Italian
• Italian Language for Economic Purposes
• Linguistic
• Italian Language for Legal Purposes
• Italian Literature
• Scientific Italian
• Italian for Medicine
• Italian for Tourism
• Art History Courses
• Cooking Lessons
• Open Lessons of Italian Language through interactive conversation with local people
• Day trips in nearby areas of cultural interest, meetings with local institutions, participation to local initiatives and festivals ( travel expenses plus entry tickets not covered by course fees )

Accommodation : L’Arca hosts her guests in Local Hotels, Residences, Bed and Breakfast and Campings.