Communicative method

Il Centro is staffed by highly qualified mother-tongue instructors.
Lessons are conducted using the direct/communicative method and utilizing materials developed by the school staff.
The student is presented with a situation from daily life through the use of authentic materials. That situation is then analyzed in terms of grammar and of the linguistic functions it raises. Lessons are also supported by learning activities such as games, role-playing and videocassettes.
Research into new teaching methods and constant efforts to keep the personnel up to date allow Il Centro to produce valid materials and to satisfy the changing demands of students of the Italian language.

Courses

Courses are limited to either 9 or 10 students, and each hour of instruction lasts 60 minutes.
There are 6 levels of language skill.
Level is decided on the basis of a mandatory test, free of charge.

Evaluation and certification

Students receive a certificate of attendance with an evaluation of language skills.
Il Centro also offers courses for those students who want to take exams CILS or CELI (these are Certifications, developed by University for Foreigners of Siena and University for Foreigners of Perugia, of knowledge of Italian Langage) Courses are organized on demand: ask at the office.