Centro KoinèLucca, Italy
- The only school in Lucca inside the ancient city walls.
- Natural and conversational approach to language learning.
- Homestay accommodation very close to school
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
- Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 2% |
18-24 years | 5% |
25-34 years | 28% |
35-50 years | 37% |
>50 years | 28% |
Location: Centro Koinè Lucca is located in the Tuscan city of Lucca, Italy. The school is housed in the center of Lucca, within the immense city walls which were designed by Leonardo Di Vinci. There are many cafés, restaurants, shops and supermarkets close by, with several plazas and historical sites also within walking distance. Such attractions include the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, St Martin Cathedral, Guinigi Tower and the Chiesa di San Michele in Foro. Students of Centro Koiné have much to keep them busy inside and outside of the classroom. Pisa International Airport is within a 60-minute journey of the school via public transport.
Social and Cultural: A city with popular neighbouring destinations such as Pisa, Florence and Siena, Lucca offers students an authentic Tuscan experience, with much of the charm and fascination of its neighbouring cities. Centro Koiné Lucca has a varied and engaging social and cultural programme, assisting students with daily insights into the Italian way of life.
Course selection: The course selection is varied, offering something for students of all levels, via General, Intensive and vacation-friendly programmes. In addition to language & culture courses, Centro Koiné Lucca also provides Travel & Learn programmes held between the Florence and Lucca schools, Walking & Talking, Cooking with Mamma, and Teacher Refresher Courses.
Accreditations and Associations: This school is a member of ASILS (Association of Schools of Italian as a Second Language).
School chain: Koinè Center is one of the longest-established groups of schools to teach Italian language courses to foreigners, from within Italy. Their first centre opened in Florence over 40 years ago. Through a policy that promotes engaging students with the different cultural and historical aspects of their surroundings, Koiné Center offers varied, flexible and effective programmes designed to engage students whilst achieving their language goals. Koiné Center now has 4 centers throughout Italy with locations in Florence, Bologna, Lucca and Capraia.
Koiné Center promotes a pleasant and friendly atmosphere throughout all of its schools, the commitment of all staff to student learning and experience, is one of the main focuses throughout all Koiné centres.
A pioneer in teaching methods, Koiné Center has been promoting a Communicative Method of teaching for many years. This method is primarily based on speaking and listening, with the use of creative activities and authentic materials, used to provide students with the tools needed to become self-reliant and autonomous in their use of the Italian language.
Italian Courses
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Price at schoolOur price | 270257 | 450428 | 600570 | 750713 | 1050998 | 13501283 | 16501568 | 18001710 | 31202964 | 43204104 | 52805016 |
Price in US$ | 267 | 445 | 593 | 741 | 1037 | 1333 | 1629 | 1778 | 3081 | 4265 | 5213 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 270257 | 450428 | 600570 | 750713 | 1050998 | 13501283 | 16501568 | 18001710 | 31202964 | 43204104 | 52805016 |
Price in US$ | 267 | 445 | 593 | 741 | 1037 | 1333 | 1629 | 1778 | 3081 | 4265 | 5213 |
15 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 26 Feb 2024, 11 Mar 2024, 25 Mar 2024, 08 Apr 2024, 22 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 12 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 23 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 21 Jul 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 18 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024, 13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 15 Dec 2025
Includes cultural activities in the afternoons.
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 620589 | 11501093 | 16501568 | 21502043 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 613 | 1136 | 1629 | 2123 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 620589 | 11501093 | 16501568 | 21502043 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 613 | 1136 | 1629 | 2123 |
15 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 26 Feb 2024, 11 Mar 2024, 25 Mar 2024, 08 Apr 2024, 22 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 23 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 21 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 18 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024, 13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 15 Dec 2025
This course includes 20 group lessons and 10 Individual lessons per week.
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 445423 | 800760 | 11251069 | 14501378 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 440 | 790 | 1111 | 1432 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 445423 | 800760 | 11251069 | 14501378 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 440 | 790 | 1111 | 1432 |
15 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 26 Feb 2024, 11 Mar 2024, 25 Mar 2024, 08 Apr 2024, 22 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 23 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 21 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 18 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024, 13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 15 Dec 2025
This course includes 20 group lessons and 5 individual lessons per week.
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 670637 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 662 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 670637 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 662 |
2025: 10 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025See starting dates for absolute beginners
11 Mar 2024, 22 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 23 Sep 2024, 21 Oct 2024
Language classes (16 hours of language classes over 4 days) in the morning from 09:00 to 13:00 and fascinating walks through the natural beauty the region has to offer.
Special price for an additional week of Italian lessons: EUR 180.
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 380361 | 720684 | 10801026 | 14401368 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 376 | 711 | 1067 | 1422 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 380361 | 720684 | 10801026 | 14401368 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 376 | 711 | 1067 | 1422 |
Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 540513 | 10801026 | 16201539 | 21602052 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 534 | 1067 | 1600 | 2133 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 540513 | 10801026 | 16201539 | 21602052 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 534 | 1067 | 1600 | 2133 |
Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 720684 | 14401368 | 21602052 | 28802736 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 711 | 1422 | 2133 | 2844 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 720684 | 14401368 | 21602052 | 28802736 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 711 | 1422 | 2133 | 2844 |
Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 10801026 | 21602052 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1067 | 2133 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 10801026 | 21602052 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1067 | 2133 |
Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 17401653 | 34803306 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1718 | 3436 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 17401653 | 34803306 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1718 | 3436 |
Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture. Includes lunch with teacher.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 670637 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 662 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 670637 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 662 |
2025: 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025
This course includes Italian language lessons in the morning combined with cooking courses, wine tastings and guided tours to vineyards in the afternoon.
Special price for an additional week of Italian lessons: EUR 180.
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 860839 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 872 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 860839 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 872 |
15 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 26 Feb 2024, 11 Mar 2024, 25 Mar 2024, 08 Apr 2024, 22 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 23 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 21 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 18 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024, 13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 15 Dec 2025
20 Italian lessons, 4 cooking lessons and resulting dinner at home with the landlady (la mamma), who will be the cooking teacher.
Special price for an additional week of Italian lessons: EUR 180.
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Afternoon: 17:00 - 20:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 570542 | 1050998 | 14001330 | 17501663 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 563 | 1037 | 1383 | 1728 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 570542 | 1050998 | 14001330 | 17501663 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 563 | 1037 | 1383 | 1728 |
15 Jan 2024, 29 Jan 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 26 Feb 2024, 11 Mar 2024, 25 Mar 2024, 08 Apr 2024, 22 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 23 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 21 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 18 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024, 13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025, 15 Dec 2025
Morning: 9:15 - 13:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 640608 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 632 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 640608 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 632 |
This course includes 20 lessons of teaching practice and work with a teacher trainer as well as 10 private lessons on methodology.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Our prices for Centro Koinè include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Student opinions about Centro Koinè, Lucca
Centro Koinè, Lucca
The different elements were well coordinated.”
Ratings of Centro Koinè compared to ratings of all schools in Italy
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Centro Koinè
General school facilities
Daily press
Movie rental
Movie room
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
- Homestay option available for female islamic students where no men are living in household
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in some classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 7
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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USA | 22% |
Netherlands | 12% |
Germany | 10% |
England | 10% |
France | 10% |
Spain | 8% |
Switzerland | 8% |
Japan | 5% |
Brazil | 2% |
China | 2% |
Korea | 2% |
Other nationalities | 9% |
Information for all courses offered by Centro Koinè
On the first day students receive a folder containing the weekly programme of activities and excursions, a map of the city and a small guide with useful addresses in Lucca.
Orientation, tour of the town, welcome party and two afternoon activities per week included in course price. (Food and drink, museum entrance tickets and transportation tickets NOT included)
02 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2025 - 06 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 20 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
140 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Cooking | | 0.5 km |
Dancing | | 5 km |
Diving | | 50 km |
Football (soccer) | | 7 km |
Horse riding | | 5 km |
Mountainbiking | | 5 km |
Music | | 0.5 km |
Sailing | | 15 km |
Skiing | | 50 km |
Tennis | | 5 km |
Yoga | | - |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Talking about Italy, listening to comedy, musicality in the founding work of the Italian literature, Italian cinema, cinema and literature, Tuscany and the cinema, Fellini and advertising, Italian society as seen through commercial ads, exploring Italy on a Vespa.
- A musical journey with songs of singers-songwriters from different italian cities: Lucio Dalla from Bologna, Giorgio Gaber from Milan. Francesco De Gregori from Rome, Pino Daniele from Naples Live Music with Giulio D’Agnello
Adults - Paid activities
Excursions:
- The Cittadella del Carnevale
- The Villa in Tuscany during the 16° Century and the art of landscaping
- Traditional towns and villages
- Excursion by bus to Barga
- The Serchio Valley and the Chestnut wood
- Visit of the Village of Colognora di Pescaglia and its Ethnographic Museum of the Chestnut
- Excursion to the wine area of Chianti
- Florence and the splendour of Renaissance
Accommodation
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Price in € | 240 | 450 | 600 | 800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 250 | 468 | 624 | 832 |
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Price in € | 240 | 450 | 600 | 800 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 250 | 468 | 624 | 832 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 190 | 320 | 435 | 520 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 198 | 333 | 453 | 541 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 190 | 320 | 435 | 520 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 198 | 333 | 453 | 541 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 150 | 230 | 300 | 350 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 156 | 240 | 312 | 364 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 150 | 230 | 300 | 350 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 156 | 240 | 312 | 364 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 200 | 390 | 500 | 670 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 208 | 406 | 520 | 697 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 200 | 390 | 500 | 670 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 208 | 406 | 520 | 697 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 300 | 650 | 900 | 1200 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 312 | 676 | 936 | 1248 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 300 | 650 | 900 | 1200 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 312 | 676 | 936 | 1248 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 270 | 520 | 800 | 1080 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 281 | 541 | 832 | 1123 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 270 | 520 | 800 | 1080 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 281 | 541 | 832 | 1123 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Questions and answers about Centro Koinè
- I travel with my husband and the idea is that he starts from 0. I have a B2 level. We would like to do a course of 2 or 3 weeks, but with a maximum of 2 hours of class per day. Our idea is to travel in the middle of June.“We can offer 2 hours/day of intensive individual course. The price is 35 €/hour per student.
If you want to start on the same day, remember that the only possible start dates for beginners in June, even if you take private lessons, are the 16th and the 30th.”Angela, Reservations team from Centro Koinè - Feb 24, 2022 - Are private lessons available in the morning?“The private lessons are usually offered in the afternoon. In exceptional cases and depending on availability, private lessons can also be organized in the morning.”Angela, Administration from Centro Koinè, Bologna - Nov 22, 2022
- Do you offer an Italian & Cooking course?“Unfortunately, Centro Koinè, Lucca does not offer an Italian language & Cooking course. The "Italian Language & Culture" package is a combination of Italian language course, cultural events, and excursions. It does not include cooking lessons.”Andy Fukutome, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 16, 2023
FAQ about Centro Koinè, Lucca
- Are there also cooking courses?“At present (2024), the school offers the course "Learning & Cooking with Mamma": 20 Italian lessons, 4 cooking lessons and resulting dinner at home with the landlady (la mamma), who will be the cooking teacher. This programme can easily be combined with one or more additional weeks in the frame of the Standard Course at very affordable prices.”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 02, 2024
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Koinè?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Koinè
- Is it possible to take a course at Koinè Center as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Italian Language & Culture, Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 10 Individual), Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 5 Individual), Walking & Talking, Learning & Cooking with Mamma, Italian Language & Photography
- Is airport pickup offered by Centro Koinè?Yes. The school offers pickup from Pisa International Airport (70 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Koinè?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Koinè varies from 1 students (Intensive Individual Course (10)) to 12 students (Italian Language & Culture)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Koinè Center?100% of teachers at Koinè Center hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Centro Koinè from?The highest Nationality percentage at Centro Koinè comes from USA with a 22% representation, followed by students from Netherlands (12%) and Germany (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Centro Koinè offers courses for which ages?Centro Koinè offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 50 for the rest of the year.