Italian Language School for ForeignersVia C. Battisti N°3 – C.P. 209

I-56100 Pisa (Italy)Tel. +39 050 500399 - Fax +39 050 48157

e-mail: info@ilm.it - http://www.ilm.it

The pleasure of studying Italianin Tuscany and by the sea

Our Italian Language School

Since 1981 we have offered students from all over the world the opportunity to learn Italian in one of the most beautiful parts of Tuscany.Our school is open all the year round in Pisa, a university town 12 km from the sea, famous for the Leaning Tower and Miracle Square. From April to September it is possible to attend our courses in Viareggio, a typical sea-side town with its pine-woods and nightlife. Given their importance, both towns have good rail and road links with

Rome, Florence, Milan and Venice. Our school is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, the Swedish CSN, by the “Länder” of Hamburg, Berlin, Brandeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt and Schleswig-Holstein for educational holidays and is member of ASILS, the Association of Schools of Italian as a Second Language that guarantees the quality of the courses. The Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo is a CILS examitation site.The Pisa school has an Internet Point at the disposal of the students at the lowest prices in the town.

Our methodThe teaching method is structured to facilitate the development of communicative ability without neglecting the study of the grammatical structures.The teaching material is produced by our institute, but is appropriately supplemented, according to the judgement of the teacher, in order to meet the needsof the class. Each class has its own identity and needs which must essentially make the teaching “personalized”.One afternoon a week a teacher receives students by appointment for any additional explanations or clarifications relating to the part of the syllabus taught during the lessons.

Our Italian Language courses

On the first day of a course each student is carefully assessed by means of an entry test so as to place him or her in a group that is suited to his/her knowledge of the Italian language.The groups of students are on average small (6-7 students) with a maximum of 12 students per class.There are eight levels from absolute beginner to advanced. The lessons take place from Monday to Friday, normally in the morning.

OUR COURSES IN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

Holiday course “GV”mainly oriented towards developing conversational skills, without neglecting Italian culture and civilisation. The course is held in Viareggio. 20 lessons a week, 4 lessons a day, times: 09.00 – 12.15

General course “GA”combines the teaching of grammatical and structural aspects of the language with activities for the development of communicative competences. The course also provides elements of Italian culture. The course is held in Pisa. 20 lessons a week, 4 lessons a day, times: 09.00 – 13.00

Intensive course “GB”

essentially covers the same syllabus as the General course but with a larger number of hours. To the 4 hours of lessons during the morning are added 2 hours of group conversation in the afternoon. The course is held in Pisa. 30 lessons a week, 6 lessons a day, times: 09.00 – 13.00 and 14.00 – 16.00

Grammar course “GC”covers exclusively a grammar syllabus and is intended for people who already speak Italian but need further study of the morpho-syntactical structures for the development of a monitor of the language. The course is held in Pisa. 10 lessons a week, 2 lessons a day, times: 09.00 – 11.00

Conversation course “GD”designed for people intending to put the language to practical use. The course is held in Pisa.10 lessons a week, 2 lessons a day, times: 11.10 – 13.00

Individual courses “IA”; “IB”; “IC”individualised, for those who need to make maximum use of the short periods available, with a personalized syllabus according to specific work and study needs. The course is held in Pisa and Viareggio. 20/30/40 lessons a week, 4/6/8 lessons a day. Times: to be chosen by the student. Date of beginning of the courses: open.

Individual courses with lunch with the teacher “IP1”, “IP2”, “IP3”take place in the same way as the other individual courses except that each day two hours of conversation are held at a restaurant with a special agreement with the school. The course is held in Pisa and Viareggio 20/30/40 lessons a week, 4/6/8 lessons a day. Times: to be chosen by the student. Date of beginning of courses: open.

Mini-intensive course “MI1”, “MI2”, “MI3”, MI4This course is suitable for those who wish to complete a specific course of study in a short time, but prefer to occupy the afternoon with only one hour of lessons. Like the super-intensive course, they are group lessons combined with individual lessons, during which it is possible to arrange with the teacher to deal with subjects of interest to the student for his/her profession or studies, e.g. preparation for a university exam in Italian. the course is held in Pisa and Viareggio. 25 lessons a week (20 group + 5 individual hours a week), 5 lessons a day. Times: group lessons 09.00 – 13.00 (Pisa) / 09.00 – 12.15 (Viareggio). Individual lessons 14.00 – 15.00

Super-intensive course “SI1”, “SI2”, “SI3”, SI4This course is particularly suited to those who wish to complete a specific programme of studies in a short time. The group lessons help to develop general language skills, while the individual lessons can deal with subjects of particular interest to the student, such as topics relating to a profession or for preparation for a university exam in Italian. The course is held in Pisa and Viareggio. 30 lessons a week (20 group hours and 10 individual hours a week), 6 lessons a day. Times: Group lessons 09.00-13.00 (Pisa)/09.00-12.15 (Viareggio). Individual lessons 14.00-16.00

Preparatory course for the CILS exam. “MC1”, “MC2”, “MC3”, MC4” and “SC1”, “SC2”, SC3”, SC4”This course is specifically oriented to preparation for the CILS examination of the University for Foreigners of Siena. During the individual lessons there are practice sessions using CILS tests. Areas in which the student is deficient are studied more deeply.Course “MC” – 25 lessons a week (20 group hours and 5 individual hours a week) 5 lessons a day.Hours: group lessons 09.00 – 13.00 (Pisa)/09.00- 12.15 (Viareggio)Individual lessons 14.00-15.00Course “SC” 30 lessons a week (20 group hours + 10 individual hours a week) 6 lessons a dayTimes group lessons 09.00- 13.00 (Pisa)/09.00-12.15 (Viareggio)Individual lessons 14.00-16.00

SPECIAL COURSESCookery course “COK”

The aim is the practical learning of the basic principles of Italian cooking such as pasta, stews, bread and pizza. The course is also a pleasant opportunity for socialization and is concluded with a dinner consisting of what has been cooked and with wine added.This course must be attended together with a language course. The course is held in Pisa and Viareggio. 6 lessons a week, 2 meetings of about 3 hours each.Times: 17.30 – 20.30 (until the end of the dinner)

Course in History of Art. “SAP”This course is directed to people who are interested in Art History and want

basic information on monuments and works of Art in Tuscany. It is theoretical and entails the use of slides. This course is not suited to absolute beginners.The course is held in Pisa and Viareggio. 4 lessons a week. Times: 14.00 – 16/17.00Painting course “PANT”A course in painting conducted by Maestro Enrico Fornaini (www.enricofornaini.it) The course consists of 4 meetings of about 3 hours each. This course must be taken in conjunction with a language course. This course is available in in Pisa in the afternoons. The price does not include painting materials.

Wine-tasting course

A course of a mainly practical nature aimed at providing basic concepts and information regarding the main Tuscan and Italian wines and their combination with the main dishes of Italian cuisine.This course must be attended together with a language course.Duration: one week, 2, 4 or 6 lessons a week , each of about 2 hours. Held in the afternoon.

Courses of preparation for the admission exams for Italian universititesPreparatory couses for admission to the faculties of Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Science, Pharmacy, Engineering, Biology and Chemistry. These courses of long duration (2-6 months) include lessons in Italian language and lessons on scientific subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics). For detailed information contact the Secretary or visit the site. The course is held in Pisa.

Certificates and diplomasA certificate of attendance is issued to each participant at the end of the course followed.For those who have attended a course lasting at least 4 weeks it will be possible to take an optional exam, both written and oral, to obtain the ILM certificate, containing an end-of-course evaluation (exam fee: Euro 25).Our school is also a recognized centre for preparation for the following exams:° CILS certificate of the University for Foreigners, Siena° PLIDA certificate of the Dante Alighieri SocietyThe schools is a CILS examitation site.

Free timeThe school organizes trips, usually under the guidance of our teachers and provides information about the varied programme of musical and cultural events that take place during the various periods of the year. The detailed programme can be consulted on the site.

Transfer service A transfer service is provided, on request, from Pisa airport or station and from Viareggio station to the respective accommodation. The service must be requested at least one week before the arrival date.

AccommodationOur secretary offers free and complete assistance to all students regularly enroled in the search and reservation of accommodation requested. Our accommodation is carefully selected from what is available on the market. Generally, given our policy of keeping down costs, our accommodation is of medium standard, but such as to guarantee our students a pleasant stay. A higher standard of accommodation can be provided on request.

1. Single or double room in flat with use of kitchen and bathroom.

Very often in Pisa, though not always, there is an Italian in these flats who is responsible for the running of the flat. In Viareggio the flats are normally shared only with other students of the school. 2. Single or double room with family with breakfast or

half-board.You will be given hospitality by families or single ladies who will introduce you to genuine Italian cooking as wellas our

way of life.3. Independent flat

There are a variety of solutions and types of flat on request. The costs of electricity, gas and water are not included in the price of the flat.

4. Hotel or boarding-houseOur secretary can book a room in a Hotel or Boarding House. Both in Pisa and in Viareggio the school has special prices at three-star hotels, but can also find rooms of a different standard.

PISAYoung and old town by the sea linked to the whole world

A university town of great historical and cultural interest, famous for its Leaning Tower and ancient sea republic, Pisa is distinguished by the youth of the population, its proximity to the sea, which can be reached by bus or bicycle, and excellent links with the whole of Italy and the world, given that the largest airport in Tuscany and a rail link of primary importance is there.

In addition to the sea, there is also the nature reserve of Migliarino-Massaciuccoli-San Rossore, one of the largest and most interesting national parks in Italy.Pisa has an intense cultural life throughout the year, but the month of June is particularly rich in folkoristic events: the famous Luminara is also held then.

The coursesEach lesson lasts 55 minutesThe following courses are held in Pisa:General course “GA”Intensive course “GB”Grammar course “GC”Conversation Course “GD”Individual courses “IA”; “IB”; “IC”Individual courses with lunch with the teacher “IP1”, “IP2”, “IP3”Mini-intensive course “MI1”, “MI2”, “MI3”, “MI4Super-intensive course “SI1”, “SI2”, “SI3”, “SI4”Preparatory course for the CILS examination “MC1”, “MC2”, “MC3”, “MC4” and “SC1”, “SC2”, “SC3”, “SC4”Cookery course “COK”Course in Art History “SAP”Painting course “PANT”Wine-tasting course “VT”Preparatory courses for admission to the Italian Universities

VIAREGGIOAn ideal town for entertainmentViareggio is considered one of the most prestigious and attractive sea-side resorts in Italy. Typical of this small, quiet town is the Liberty achitecture, which can be admired above all along the promenade, one of the most beautiful in

Tuscany.Its long, white beach extends uninterruptedly for miles and the Apuan Alps are close at hand, mountains famous for their marble and beautiful scenery.As well as offering one of the most beautiful beaches in Versilia, Viareggio also offers a host of different kinds of entertainment. The numerous discotheques, with their intense and original nightlife, the welcoming bars along the avenues by the sea, are the favourite haunts of our students, who can meet and get to know many young Italians and spend their free time with them in an atmosphere of pleasant friendship. Also, during the summer, for lovers of Opera, the famous Puccini Festival takes place. This is an open-air festival by the picturesque Lake of Massaciuccoli with the most important names of Italian and international Opera.

The coursesEach lesson of GV lasts 45 minutes. The one-to-one lessons last 45 minutes each.In Viareggio the following courses are held:Holiday course “GV”Individual courses “IA”; “IB”; “IC”Individual courses with lunch with the teacher “IP1”, “IP2”, “IP3”Mini-intensive course “MI1”, “MI2”, “MI3”, “MI4”Super-intensive course “SI1”, “SI2”, “SI3”, “SI4”Preparatory course for the CILS examination “MC1”, “MC2”, “MC3”, “MC4” and “SC1”, “SC2”, “SC3”, “SC4”Cookery course “COK”Course in Art History “SAP”Wine-tasting course “V1”

CALENDAR 2008Absolute beginners are obliged to begin the course on the dates indicated on the calendar. The non-beginners may

begin the course each Monday.PISA VIAREGGIO

Starting dates: - 07/01.; 21/01.; 04/02.; 18/02.; 03/03.; 17/03.; 31/03.; 14/04.; 28/04.; 12/05.; 26/05.; 09/06.; 23/06.; 07/07.; 21/07.; 04/08.; 18/08.; 01/09.; 15/09.; 29/09.; 13/10.; 27/10.; 10/11.; 24/11.; 09/12.

Starting dates: 12/05.; 26/05.; 09/06.; 23/06.; 07/07.; 21/07.; 04/08.; 18/08.; 01/09.; 15/09.; 29/09.

The language courses in Pisa will last until 20 Dec. 2008. The dates in BOLD type indicate the high season.The language courses in Viareggio will last until 10 Oct. 2008.

National holidays: Epiphany (06/01), Easter Monday, Liberation Day (25/04), Workers’ Day (01/05), Assumption of Maria (15/08), All Saints (01/11) and the Immaculate Conception (08/12).

PRICE LIST 2008(prices in Euro)

Advance payment: 30% of the cost of the courseplus enrollment fee (valid for Pisa and Viareggio for 12 months): € 70

Type of course Weeks Lessons PISA VIAREGGIOGA/GV General Course / Holiday Course 1 20 160 180GA/GV General Course / Holiday Course 2 40 310 330GA/GV General Course / Holiday Course 3 60 450 480GA/GV General Course / Holiday Course 4 80 540 560GA/GV General Course / Holiday Course Add. week 20 135 140GB Intensive Course 2 60 480 500GB Intensive Course Add. week 30 240 250GC Grammar Course 4 40 310 NOGD Conversation course 4 40 310 NOIA One-to-one course 1 20 680 680IB One-to-one course 1 30 1.020 1.020IC One-to-one course 1 40 1.360 1.360IP1 Individual course with lunch with the teacher 1 20 980 980IP2 Individual course with lunch with the teacher 1 30 1.320 1.320IP3 Individual course with lunch with the teacher 1 40 1.660 1.660MI1 Mini-intensive Course 1 20 + 5 320 340MI2 Mini-intensive Course 2 40 + 10 630 650MI3 Mini-intensive Course 3 60 + 15 930 960MI4 Mini-intensive Course 4

80 + 20 1.180 1.200

SI1 Super Intensive Course 1 20 + 10 460 480SI2 Super Intensive Course 2 40 + 20 910 930SI3 Super Intensive Course 3 60 + 30 1.350 1.380SI4 Super Intensive Course 4 80 + 40 1.740 1.760MC1 Preparatory course for the CILS examination 1 20 + 5 320 340MC2 Preparatory course for the CILS examination 2 40 + 10 630 650MC3 Preparatory course for the CILS examination 3 60 +15 930 960MC4 Preparatory course for the CILS examination 4 80 + 20 1.180 1.200SC1 Preparatory course for the CILS examination 1 20 + 10 460 480SC2 Preparatory course for the CILS examination 2 40 + 20 910 930SC3 Preparatory course for the CILS examination 3 60 + 30 1.350 1.380SC4 Preparatory course for the CILS examination 4 80 + 40 1.740 1.760

1 One to one lesson costs Euro 34,00COK Italian Cooking 1 6 180 180SAP History of Art 2 8 280 280PANT Painting 2 12 360 NOVT Wine-tasting course 1 2 60 60

Special discountsAt the Pisa centre the following discounts on the chosen language course will be applied:20% to the students of the "Erasmus" programme.20% to holders of a scholarship awarded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The price of the course includes: - lessons, start of course entry test and certificate of attendance, teaching material (The price does not include the teaching material for the “PANT” course), help with application for the visa and residence permit, reservation of accommodation, some social activities promoted by the school, the showing of films.

Preparatory courses for admission to Italian Universities(only in Pisa)

Dates and Prices2008

Faculties of: Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Orthodontics, Animal breeding, Pharmacy, Biology, Natural Sciences, Nursing and for all of the bachelor degrees in the faculty of Medicine and Surgery.

Type of course From – toItalian

Language: Nr. of lessons

Scientific Subjects: Nr.

of lessons

Total Nr. of lessons

PriceEuro

P/6 Course for admis. examinat. Italian University 17/03 - 29/08 320 180 500 4.360

P/5 Course for admis. examinat. Italian University 14/04 - 29/08 240 180 420 3.820

P/4 Course for admis. examinat. Italian University 12/05 – 29/08 160 180 340 3.280

P/3 Course for admis. examinat. Italian University 09/06 – 29/08 80 180 260 2.740

P/2* Course for admis. examinat. Italian University 07/07 – 29/08 0 180 180 2.200

Faculties of: Chemistry, Physics, Engineering

Type of course From – toItalian

Language: Nr. of lessons

Scientific Subjects: Nr.

of lessons

Total Nr. of lessons

PriceEuro

U/6 Course for admis. examinat. Italian University 17/03 - 29/08 320 90 410 3.360

U/5 Course for admis. examinat. Italian University 14/04 - 29/08 240 90 330 2.820

U/4 Course for admis. examinat. Italian University 12/05 – 29/08 160 90 250 2.280

U/3 Course for admis. examinat. Italian University 09/06 – 29/08 80 90 170 1.740

U/2* Course for admis. examinat. Italian University 07/07 – 29/08 0 90 90 1.200

* For P/2 and U/2 course a good knowledge of the Italian Language is required.

APPROXIMATE COSTS OF LODGING 2008(in Euro)

Advance payment: 30% on the cost of accommodation chosenPISA

Family – without use of kitchen (prices per person per night) MIN MAXSingle room with breakfast 23 25Double room with breakfast 17 19Supplement for Half-board (= dinner) 11 11Bedroom in shared apartment with use of kitchen (prices per person per night) MIN MAXSingle room 17 25Double room 12 17In the prices are included bed linien and expenses (gas, electricity, water). The price Min. and Max. is determinated by the level of accommodation, by the owners request and by the lenght of the stay.

Hotel 3 stars (prices per person per night, breakfast included) MIN MAXSingle room 65 110Double room 39 65Indipendent apartments Price on request- The lodgings are of level standard. Lodgings of high level more can upon request be supplied.- The lodgings are available from the Sunday that precedes the beginning of the course until the saturday that follows the end of the course.- The arrival in the lodgings must be between the hours 17:00 and the hours 20:00, the departure within the hours 12:00.

VIAREGGIOFamily – without use of kitchen (prices per person per night) Low Season High SeasonSingle room with breakfast 27 36Double room with breakfast 20 24Supplement for Half-board (= dinner) 11 11Bedroom in shared apartment with use of kitchen (prices per person per night) Low Season High SeasonSingle room 25 34Double room 18 23In the prices are included bed linien and expenses (gas, electricity, water). The price is determinated by the period of the year, by the level of accommodation and by the owners request.

Hotel 3 stars (prices per person per night, breakfast included) Low Season High SeasonSingle room 62 100

Double room 45 70Indipendent apartments Price on request- The lodgings are of level standard. Lodgings of high level more can upon request be supplied.- The lodgings are available from the Sunday that precedes the beginning of the course until the saturday that follows the end of the course.- The arrival in the lodgings must be between the hours 17:00 and the hours 20:00, the departure within the hours 12:00.

Notes on accommodation:

Family° The choice of accommodation in a family normally excludes the use of the kitchen. In case of necessity it is advisable to

contact the family in advance.° The price includes cleaning and weekly change of sheets.° Nearly all Italian families have pets. If the student suffers from allergies the school should be informed at enrolment.

Room in flat with use of kitchen and bathroom:° The price of this kind of accommodation varies according to the type of building and how much the owner charges. The

school does not decide the prices, but guarantees that they will be within the range indicated on the price-list.° Towels are never provided. ° In Viareggio contact the owner to ask if sheets should brought or not. The school can provide sheets for 15 euro per stay with

washing costs to be born by the student. Consumption of electricity and gas will be calculated by metres. ° In Pisa the owners normally provide sheets with a weekly change.° Only an initial cleaning of the room is carried out.

Flat:° The prices of the flats vary according to what the owner asks, the type of flat, the size and position. In Viareggio the price

also depends on the period of the year. ° An initial downpayment for the accommodation requested is required. ° Only an initial cleaningof the flat is carried out.° Apart from residences, sheets are never provided.

Hotels:The prices are per person per room with bathroom and continental breakfast in three-star hotels.

Prices of transfer service(in Euro)

Pisa airport and railway station – Pisa 40 Florence airport and railway station - Pisa 150Viareggio railway station – Viareggio 40 Florence airport and railway station -

Viareggio150

Pisa airport and railway station – Viareggio 100 Each hour of delay 20

Information about visas for entry into Italy

Citizens from countries from which a visa is necessary to enter Italy can enrol in and attend a course provided that they have a visa for TOURISM (for stays of up to 90 days) or for STUDY (indispensible for periods of over 90 days).Before enroling in one of our courses we would ask you to contact the Italian diplomatic representation or Consulate nearest your place of residence to obtain precise, up-to-date information. Below we indicate the necessary requisites to be able begin the visa application procedure. We would also remind you that a visa is not considered a right, but rather a “concession” and that therefore its issue is at the discretion of the individual Consulates, who reserve the right to ask for supplementary documentation in addition to standard documentation.In the event of a refusal to grant a visa, the Consulate must provide the person concerned with a written justification together with information regarding how to appeal. The justification must be translated into a language that is comprehensible to the applicant or, failing this, in English, French, Spanish or Arabic.

In some countries it takes a long time to obtain a visa and for this reason it is advisable to contact the Consulates as soon as possible.In the absence of an Italian Consular Representation, the visa for TOURISM can be issued by the Consulate of any country that has adhered to the Schengen treaty. In this case, whenever possible, application for the visa must be made to the Representation of the Country of destination in the “Schenken area”.The visa for STUDY can only be issued by the Italian Consulate (or by the Consular Section of the Italian Embassy) competent in the country of residence of the applicant.The countries subject to the obligation to hold a visa are as follows:Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Antigua e Barbuda, Arabia Saudita, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrein, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bosnia-Erzegovina, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambogia, Camerun, Capo Verde, Centrafrica, China, Ciad, Colombia, Comore, Congo (Democratic Republic), Congo, Cuba, Dominica,

Dominican Republic, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, ex-Jugoslavian Republic of Macedonia, Federal Republic of Jugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro), Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Gibuti, Grenada, Guinea Bissau, Guinea, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakistan, Kenia, Kenya, Kirghizistan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libano, Liberia, Libia, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldive, Maldives, Mali, Marocco, Marshall, Mauritania, Mauritius, Micronesia, Moldova, Mongolia, Mozambico, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Marianne, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Perù, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Russia, Saint Kitts e Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent e Grenadine, Salomone, Sao Tomé e Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Syria, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Republics, Western Samoa.For other countries, such as:Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Savador, Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Malesia Mexico, New Zealand, Paraguay, Poland, Rumania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, South Korea, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, there is no obligation to apply for an entry visa for purposes of tourism for periods of up to 90 days.To check up on any changes in these lists, we advise visiting the site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.esteri.it/eng/5_32_183.asp? and the site of the European Union: http://europa.eu.int/abc/travel/doc/index_en.htmFrom May 2004 citizens of: Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lthuania, Slovenia, Slovakia, Malta and Cyprus will no longer be considered foreigners.In any case, even if a visa is not required, to avoid problems with the Police, always make sure that your passport is stamped with the date of entry into Italy by the Italian Border Police.An indispensible condition for the application for a entry visa for Italy, both for tourism and for study is proof of having sufficient economic means to be able to spend the period of stay applied for independently.In relation to this the Ministry of Home Affairs has drawn up the following “Table for the determination of the minimum means of subsistence required for entry into national territory for tourism and for study.”

Duration of stay One person Two or more

From 1 to 5 days: total fixed € 269,60 € 212,81From 6 to 10 days: fixed daily amount per person

€ 44,93 € 26,33

From 11 to 20 days: fixed amount per person

€ 51,64 € 25,82Daily amount per person € 36,67 € 22,2121 days or more: fixed amount per person

€ 206,58 € 118,79

Daily amount per person € 27,89 € 17,04This table is published by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs at the address:http://www.esteri.it/eng/5_32_183.asp? The documents normally required by the consular authorities are:1. Passport valid for at least 3 months (for some countries it must be valid for at least 6 months) longer than that of the visa applied for2. Return air ticket (or return ticket for any other means of transport) or the flight booking3. Proof of possession of sufficient financial means for self-support during the stay in Italy, according to the parameters specified above.

The applicant, by means of appropriate documentation (e.g. declaration of employment, cash, credit card, travellers cheques or other), will have to prove that he/she is in a socio-economic situation or work or family position that can guarantee his/her genuine interest in returning to his/her country of origin at the end of the period of validity of the visa.4. Confirmation of hotel booking or any other suitable accommodation.5. Health insurance with adequate cover and valid for all the countries of the Schengen area. In some countries there are some reliable travel agencies, accredited by the Italian Consulates or other States that have adhered to the Schengen treaty, that will be able to help you with any bureaucratic problemsAnyone applying for a visa for purposes of study must also:a) stipulate a medical insurance policy, valid in the event of urgent hospitalization without limits on expenses or duration with 1’”INA – Le assicurazioni d’Italia”. This insurance is fairly cheap, on 03/10/2003 it costs euro 38.73 for 6 months or 77.46 euro for 12 months and covers risk of hospitalization in the event of injuries or illnesses that necessitate emergency hospitalization, but cannot be used for out-patient or domiciliary medical examinations. For this reason it is necessary to have also medical insurance from ones own country, valid in Italy, that covers these risks.b) show documented proof of the course to be attended (certificate of enrolment in the course).

Those applying for a visa for purrposes of tourism must also:-) stipulate medical insurance cover, valid in the case of urgent hospitalization without any limit on expenses or duration, with INA –Le assicurazioni d’Italia”. This insurance covers the risk of hospitalization in the event of traumas or illnesses that necessitate urgent hospitalization, but cannot be used for surgery or domicilary examinations. For this reason it is also necessary to have medical insurance from the country of origin, valid in Italy, covering these risks. AI 03.10.2003 the costs of insurance with “INA-Le assicurazioni d’Italia” are:

- Euro 72,30 for siz months or euro 118,79 for twelve months, up to the age of 40 years;

- Euro 92,96 for six months or Euro 154,94 for twelve months, from 40 to 65 years of age (INA does not stipulate this type of policy for those over 65 )

It is possible not to stipulate insurance cover with “INA- Le assicurazioni d’Italia” for those who are in possession of a declaration by the Italian Consulate which states clearly that their insurance (it must include the name of the insurance) is valid in Italy, that it covers expenses in the event of hospitalization or medical examinations and that it can be used for the application for the residence permit.Before issuing the visa for study some Consulates require enrolment in a course of at least 20 hours of weekly lessons.Once the possession of the minimum requisites required by law has been verified and the necessary information obtained from the Consulate, the student can then enrol in the course by sending to the school the enrolment form and effecting a single payment of the entire cost of the course booked. Only at that point can the school, in order to make possible the initiation of the visa application procedure, issue the enrolment certificate, the letter of confirmation for the course with the address of the accommodation booked and the receipt for the amount paid.It is not possible to issue a visa (nor the extension of a pre-existing visa) to a foreigner who is already on Italian territory. To make possible officially extensions of the period of stay, only extensions or renewals of the residence permit are valid.In Italy the Police cannot extend or renew residence permits of the visa is type “C”.Further information about the issue of visas and residence permits can be found by visiting the following sites:Mistero degli Affari Esterihttp://www.esteri.it/eng/2_11.asp Addresses of all the Italian Diplomatic and Consular Representations in the world (in Italian). Information about visas in languages other than Italian can be found in the web sites of some Embassies.Ministero dell’Interno – Polizia di Statohttp://www.poliziadistato.it/pds/cittadino/stranieri/stranier.htm Information about entry into Italy and work permits (in Italian)Finally it should be remembered that within eight days from the date of entry into Italy, all foreigners are required to apply for a residence permit to the Police (Questura) of the town in which they reside. The secretary of the School provides assistance with the application for the residence permit.

REGULATIONSEnrolment- For the enrolment of under-eighteens the written authorization of the parents is needed.- To effect enrolment an enrolment form must be completed and sent by fax, post or e-mail to the central office in Pisa, with

the receipt of the asvance payment requested.- The advance payment is the equivalent of 30% of the total price of the course chosen, plus 70 euro enrolment feeType of payment The advance payment can be paid by:

1) international postal order,2) payment into Current Bank Account:

Banca Intesa S.p.A.Filiale di Pisa - Corso Italia, 2Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo s.n.c.c/c n° 07183924/01/89ABI 3069 - CAB 14020IBAN: IT76O0306914020071839240189Swift address: BCIT IT MM 590

Attention: in the code IBAN, after IT76 there is the letter “O”- The receipt of the advance payment must be sent to the Secretary of the Pisa office.- On receipt of the advance payment the Secretary in Pisa will confirm the enrolment and at the same time transmit the the

address of the accommodation.- The balance must be paid on the day of the course entry test.- Any bank charges must be paid directly to the school with the balance.

The lessons- The lessons take place from Monday to Friday and do not take place on public holidays of the Italian calendar. Lessons

missed for holidays will be made up.- On the day of the entry test lessons are not held.- The absolute beginners must begin the course on the dates indicated on the calendar of the courses.- If the number of enrolments makes it necessary, the lessons will be held in the afternoon.- In the rare cases in which, after the entry test, there is only one student in a class, the 4 hours of group lessons will be

converted into 2 hoursof individual lessons. If, on the other hand, there are 2 or 3 students the 4 group lessons will be reduced to 1 hour (3 lessons instead of 4) in consideration of the fact that lessons in such small groups are more intensive.

Cancellation- If a cancellation is communicated within 30 days of the beginning of the course, the advance-payment will be refunded

minus bank or postal charges, if less than 30 days, the advance-payment will be withheld.- Once the course has begun, no refund is made, either for discontinuous attendance of the lessons, or for abandonment of the

course. If the course is abandoned for reasons beyond the control of the student, there is the possibility of receiving a voucher, to be used within 12 months.

- The payment for the course is not transferable to another person.Visa for purposes of studyStudents from countries where a visa is required for purposes of study can obtain a certificate of enrolment in our courses which can then be presented to the appropriate authorities. In this case the entire cost of the course, for which they will receive the certificate and an invoice, must be paid in advance. If the student does not obtain the visa , he/she must inform the school in writing enclosing a document that testifies the refusal of the authorities or all the original documents received by the school.. In this case the school will refund the entire sum paid for the course, after deduction of postal or bank charges, minus the enrolment fee of 70 euro. After the issue of the certificate, it is no longer possible to obtain a cancellation or change of dates without returning the original enrolment certificate. Once the visa has been obtained , in the event of non-attendance of the course a refund will not be given. In the case of serious reasons it will be possible to have a voucher that can be used by another person and is valid for 12 months from the date of issue.The expenses for sending the certificate by courier or express post are born by the student. The Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo will communicate to the appropriate authorities the name of the students, for whom the certificate has been issued for the application for the Visa, who have been absent from lessons for more than 2 days without informing the Secretary.Accommodation- The service of reservation of accommodation is free of charge and the school is not responsible for the relations between the

student and the owner.- Payment of the outstanding amount for the balance the accommodation booked by the school must be made within two days

of arrival- If the student decides to change accommodation, he/she must inform the owner at least 2 weeks in advance. These two

weeks must in any case be paid.- The costs of any damage caused to the accommodation must be reimbursed directly to the owner.- In the accommodation booked by the school, students must behave in such a way as not disturb neighbours or any co-

tenants.- The booking of the accommodation is strictly personal and the presence of guests must be negotiated directly with the

owner.InsuranceStudents are covered by insurance only inside the school. We therefore advise students to take out insurance before leaving their country of origin.

ENROLMENT FORMPrint the form, fill it in, either typewritten, or in legible handwriting, and send it by post to:

Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo, Via C. Battisti N°3 – C.P. 209,I-56100 Pisa (Italia) or by fax at ++39 050 48157

Mrs. Miss Mr.Name:

Surname:

Date of birth: Nationality:

Address:

Postal code: City:

State: Country:

Tel.: Fax: e-mail:

Passport N° Valid until:

Date and time of arrival: I will travelling by car YES NO

Allergies:

Profession: Smoker YES NO

I have heard about your school from: ____________________________________

Present knowledge of the Italian languageNone Little Medium Good

I would like to book the following course (type of course) ________________________

from ______________________ to ______________________ for _______ weeks.

I choose the school in: PISA VIAREGGIO

AccommodationPlease, do not reserve any accommodation

I would like to reserve accommodation (please indicate two possibilities)

Family Bed and breakfastHalf board

Room in apartment with common kitchen and bathroomApartment

HotelIf possible, I would like a single room

(if single rooms are not available, the school will automatically reserve a bed in a double room)I have paid 30% of the total price of the course chosen and of the accommodation + 70 Euro enrolment fee by:International money orderPayment into Current Bank Account (please, communicate the Transfer Reference Number)

I declare that I have read the school regulations and accept themIn accordance with article 13 of Italian Law 30/06/2003 N°196 I authorise the school to process my personal data

for the purpose of promoting its programmes of study

Date _____________ Signature _______________________