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One-to-One Tuition

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

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Course description

Our one-to-one tuition is a tailor-made private tutorial program. Continual language practice, maximum concentration through intensive work with your personal teacher and, especially, active practising of your communication skills guarantee your success in the shortest possible time. Lessons are designed specifically according to each individual's own professional or personal needs.

You can start the course any Monday, for a minimum intensity of 3 lessons per day.

Should you already have sufficient knowledge of Italian, you can also learn vocabulary orientated to certain professions, such as general business Italian, banking, trading, and so on.

Private tuition can also include lunch with a teacher, which offers the opportunity to continue practicing Italian during lunchtime. Furthermore, they can be easily combined with the many group activities organized by the school, which makes it easy to socialize and have fun with the other students.

RECOMMENDED FOR: those who are looking for a course that guarantees a quick improvement of one’s language skills thanks to non-stop drills, a full work concentration and a constant oral practice.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-12 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
15 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Turin.

Class size

Average 1 student
Maximum 1 student

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 30 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Located in an elegant Art Nouveau building, our school is in the exclusive ‘Crocetta’ residential district, just a
few minutes walk from the historic center and the pedestrian zone. The area is perfectly served by public
transport and the nearest underground stop (Re Umberto) is just 700 meters away. Just a few steps from the school we can find the Polytechnic of Turin University and the IED Design Academy.

Year opened
2008
Number of classrooms
8

Facilities

  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet

Teacher qualifications

Native Italian speakers
All
Teachers with Italian teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 30.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

France
11%
UK
10%
Germany
9%
USA
9%
Brazil
5%
Other
56%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
24 Jun 2026

School location

The school is located in Turin's historic center, in a fully restored and spacious location. This new location, in a pedestrian-only area, will allow students to fully experience the city, whether they are strolling under the arcades or enjoying a coffee at one of the numerous old cafés overlooking Piazza San Carlo.
The school is near the Porta Nuova train station, making it conveniently accessible from all around the city, primarily by the metro. The premises are on the third floor of a historic building with two elevators for convenient access.

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housing

Housing

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single room - Breakfast

S$ 473
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 473
The school collaborates with trustful host families. The word "family" should not be taken too literally, as a family can be traditional with children, a single parent or a childless couple who take in students because they enjoy the company.

Breakfast usually consists of coffee or tea and bread, butter and marmalade. Students are not allowed to use the kitchen or do the laundry by themselves (the use of the washing-machine is not included, but arrangements may be made between the landlord and the student).

Homestay - Single room - Half board (breakfast and dinner)

S$ 625
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 625
The school collaborates with trustful host families. The word "family" should not be taken too literally, as a family can be traditional with children, a single parent or a childless couple who take in students because they enjoy the company.

Students have their meals (breakfast and dinner) together with the family but they should be aware that Italian eating habits can be rather different from their own. Breakfast usually consists of coffee or tea and bread, butter and marmelade. Dinner is a complete meal served normally around 8 pm. Students are not allowed to use the kitchen or do the laundry by themselves (the use of the washing-machine is not included, but arrangements may be made between the landlord and the student).
apartment

Shared apartment - Single room - No meals

S$ 426
weekly
Age range: 18 - 80 years old
Location: In the city center of Turin
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen and heating
Distance to school: 30 - 50 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
S$ 426
The shared apartments are often between 30 and 50 minutes away from the school by public transport. The student has his/her private room, but shares bathroom and kitchen with other students or with the owner.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 50 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Turin based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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