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Cils, Exam Course preparation

Accademia Leonardo
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Course description

Accademia Leonardo organizes individual courses preparatory to the CILS EXAM.

The CILS certification is a qualification issued by the university which declares the level of linguistic and communicative competences in Italian as a foreign language. The exams are designed to assess how learners use Italian to communicate in real-life situations.

The CILS exams offer an ample range of levels and uses that correspond to increasingly ample degrees of competence and to different social contexts of language use. There are six levels, following the guidelines in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: level A1, level A2, level ONE-B1, level TWO-B2, level THREE-C1, level FOUR-C2.

For levels A1, A2 and B1, CILS also offers modules for different types of participants:

o A1 and A2 module for integration in Italy, aimed at adult learners who live and work in Italy
o A1 and A2 for children aged 8 to 11 years who are in educational contexts in Italy and abroad
o A1 and A2 for adolescents aged between 12 and 15 years which are in educational contexts, in Italy and abroad
o B1 for adolescents aged between 14 and 18 years which are in educational contexts, in Italy and abroad.

CILS is a member of EALTA (European Association for Language Testing and Assessment) and founding member of the CLIQ (Italian Certification of Quality).

CILS is a founding member of CLIQ (Italian Certification of Quality), a member of EALTA (European Association for Language Testing and Assessment) and a partner of ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe).

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
10 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 55 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Dec 2025

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

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Salerno to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 1 student
Maximum 1 student

Student age

Age range 6 years old and older

Certificate

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

Accademia Leonardo is one of the most popular Italian language schools in Italy and it is focused on the study Italian abroad in Italy programs.
The schools primary goal is to increase the value of, encourage, and extend Italian language and culture, making use of our committed teachers who have been selected on the basis of their dedication, professionalism, communication skills, and personality.
The primary goal of our courses is to create a communicative competence that will allow students to express themselves using the Italian language in the appropriate context in an efficient and coherent manner. Our courses guide the student to utilize the Italian language beyond the context of the classroom and prepare them to interact in everyday situations.

Year opened
2000
Number of classrooms
5

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area

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 Accademia Leonardo varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Austria
18%
Germany
15%
USA
8%
France
5%
Serbia
5%
Croatia
3%
Ireland
3%
Japan
3%
Spain
3%
UK
3%
Argentina
2%
Belgium
2%
Brazil
2%
Canada
2%
Denmark
2%
Greece
2%
Lithuania
2%
Montenegro
2%
Poland
2%
Romania
2%
Russia
2%
Slovakia
2%
Australia
1%
Belarus
1%
Czech Republic
1%
Estonia
1%
Finland
1%
Netherlands
1%
Norway
1%
Philippines
1%
Scotland
1%
Slovenia
1%

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
23 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Dec 2025

School location

Accademia Leonardo is situated in a historic noble building in the center of the City of Salerno. One side of the school overlooks the city’s botanical garden and Theatre Verdi, while the other side views the Gulf of Salerno and the Castle of the Prince Arechi. The location of the school is ideal with restaurants, pizzerias, shops, and beaches just a few steps away.Accademia Leonardo welcomes students into a warm and familiar environment. Our classrooms, coloured and decorated with fresco paintings, create a cheerful and enthusiastic atmosphere ideal for learning a new language. The school welcome students all over the world the whole year.

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Reviews

100% recommend

based on 6 reviews
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"It was delightful and well worth the experience of studying here."

Connie Wetzell Jones, student from United States Minor Outlying Islands

Everyone I met at the Accademia Leonardo was very kind, accommodating and professional.

I studied privately with Mario Poliseno. Mario definitely has vast knowledge of Italian grammar. Since I was interested in that as well as conversational Italian, he spoke to me in Italian the majority of the time…and I tried as best I could to reciprocate in the Language.

I studied for a total of 24 hours. He was very good at assessing the level I was at and met me there but tried to advance me.

He made sure I understood the concepts of the grammar, which is extremely difficult.

Lunch is also available for students at a fee of €10.

Mario was also quite helpful in recommending outings, cafe’s and restaurants.

So glad I had this wonderful experience.

Connie

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Duration of study
4 weeks
Date of study
7 Oct 2024 - 7 Nov 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Une expérience intéressante et fort agréable"

Jean-Pascal Hanss, student from France

École dans un cadre agréable, bien située dans Salerne . Accueil du personnel très chaleureux et efficace. Excursion et cours de cuisine proposés au cours des deux semaines . Cours particulier pour moi, collectif pour la personne qui m’accompagnait. La professeure (la même dans les deux cas) s’est révélée efficace et extrêmement chaleureuse (en outre elle s’est arrangée pour accommoder au mieux les horaires de cours). Une belle rencontre!

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
23 Sep 2024 - 4 Oct 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Great location and great teachers."

Justin Malbon, student from Australia

The class was suitably small, with three students. This allowed the right level of interaction and attention by the teacher. The school’s location is central and easy to get to. The classrooms are light and airy. The teacher was first rate. I felt I learnt a lot in a relatively short time. It has set me up well for further advancing my Italian.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
22 Apr 2024 - 3 May 2024
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"Good experience"

Tuija Ohtonen, student from Finland

Everything was good, accommodation was far away from the school.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
11 Jul 2022 - 22 Jul 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Perfect"

Hanna Viljakainen, student from Finland

I like everything. School was old and beautiful house In prefect place.
Classes were so nice and fun. Teacher was so lovely and I just love every morning

That I could go To school and saw my teacher and other student.
Housing was perfect!!!

I like everything and I learn so much of Italian language!!!

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
18 Oct 2021 - 29 Oct 2021
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"Wonderful people, wonderful city."

julie turcotte, student from Canada

This experience was great. The classroom was a piece of art. The teacher was really efficient and super friendly. The location of the school is simply dreamy. The housing was amazing.
As you can see we loved our experience. The only negative side was that it was not possible for us the contact our housing host before getting there. Since I am traveling with a 11 year old daughter, I was a little scared by that.
No worries once we got there, though. My troubles were gone.
But still not being able to speak to her before did stress me a bit.
Over all, the best experience of my life.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Housing
Duration of study
1 week
Date of study
23 Jun 2014 - 4 Jul 2014
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
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Housing

Accademia Leonardo offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast - 2 students must book together

160 €
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Salerno
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, tV room, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 05:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
160 €
Living with a family allows students to have direct contact with real Italian lifestyle. Our families, carefully selected, offer students a warm and serene atmosphere. Our families are composed of parents with children, spouses, or couples. Students can chose an accommodation with a family including either breakfast, or half board.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

210 €
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Salerno
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (6 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, tV room, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 10 - 40 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 05:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
210 €
Living with a family allows students to have direct contact with real Italian lifestyle. Our families, carefully selected, offer students a warm and serene atmosphere. Our families are composed of parents with children, spouses, or couples. Students can chose an accommodation with a family including either breakfast, or half board.

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together

220 €
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Salerno
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (12 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, tV room, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 05:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
220 €
Living with a family allows students to have direct contact with real Italian lifestyle. Our families, carefully selected, offer students a warm and serene atmosphere. Our families are composed of parents with children, spouses, or couples. Students can chose an accommodation with a family including either breakfast, or half board.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

300 €
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Salerno
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, tV room, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 10 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 05:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
300 €
Living with a family allows students to have direct contact with real Italian lifestyle. Our families, carefully selected, offer students a warm and serene atmosphere. Our families are composed of parents with children, spouses, or couples. Students can chose an accommodation with a family including either breakfast, or half board.
apartment

Standard Shared apartment - 2-person shared room - No meals - 2 students must book together

150 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Salerno
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 15 - 40 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 05:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
150 €
Students can share these standard apartments with other students from the school, Italian students, tourists or with the owner. These accommodations are located mostly in the city center, within walking distance or at most, a short bus ride from the school. They can host 2 to 5 students in single or double rooms with a shared kitchen and bathroom. Bed linen is provided in the rooms and water, electricity and gas are included in the price.

Superior shared apartment - 2-person shared room - No meals - 2 students must book together

190 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Salerno
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, and air conditioning
Distance to school: 5 - 10 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
190 €
Students can share these superior apartments with other students from the school and tourists. These accommodations are located in the city center, within walking distance from school. They can host 2 to 5 students in single or double rooms with a shared kitchen and private bathroom, air conditioning and free wifi. Bed linen is provided in the rooms and water, electricity and gas are included in the price.

Standard Shared apartment - Single-person room - No meals

210 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Salerno
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 20 - 40 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 05:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
210 €
Students can share these standard apartments with other students from the school, Italian students, tourists or with the owner. These accommodations are located mostly in the city center, within walking distance or at most, a short bus ride from the school. They can host 2 to 5 students in single or double rooms with a shared kitchen and bathroom. Bed linen is provided in the rooms and water, electricity and gas are included in the price.

Private studio apartment - Single-personroom - No meals

300 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Salerno
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 05:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
300 €
Each of our independent flats are furnished and include a bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen with bed linens provided. One room flats are located in the centro storico “old town” of Salerno, just a few steps away from the school.

One-bedroom apartment - Single-person room - No meals

480 €
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Salerno
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 11:00 AM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
480 €
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 30 € 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 Salerno 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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