2012 THREE-WEEK PROGRAMS

Group Cooking, Wine and Language classes

Program A: ** 

3 group cooking classes (once a week) + 3 wine classes (once a week)

Program B: **           

6 group cooking classes (twice a week)                                             

Program C: **                  

6 group cooking classes (twice a week) + 3 group wine classes (once a week)         

Program D: **  9 group cooking classes + 3 group wine classes                

9 group cooking classes + 3 group wine classes

** Any additional set of 3 group Cooking Classes $290.
* You may add a 3-week intensive group Italian language program LA VITA E’ BELLA in conjunction with Programs A, B, C, or D for $675. Please see description below.
Note: these two offers are applicable ONLY to students enrolled in a 3-Week Program

La Vita è Bella - Intensive Italian Language Program
This program consists of three intensive weeks of study and includes the following:*

  • 36 classroom hours of language instruction

  • 9 hours of required seminars on Italian culture, history and current events Lectures, movies, etc)

  • 9 hours of required time in the Italian language and media laboratory.

  • Opportunity to participate in over 36 hours of cultural and sporting activities.

  • One 2-hour cooking/language lab

  • All required textbooks and materials for the successful completion of the course. (Textbooks and dictionary) to be returned at the end of term)

  • Gym membership for the duration of the course.

Italian Program Meeting Times:

Monday through Thursday from 9:00-11:30AM (Non-Summer Sessions)
Monday through Friday from 9:00-11:30AM (Summer Sessions)

  • Mondays 12:00-2:00PM (once a week) A film viewing

  • Tuesdays 12:00-1:00PM (once a week) Lectures

  • The first Thursday of the session 6:00PM-8:00PM : one 2-hour cooking/language lab cooking class

  • Students are expected to work at least three hours per week in the language lab

All students will take a placement test to determine their language level.
School policy requires that for less than 4 students in an Italian class, the class will be taught at reduced contact hours. With less students the instructor is able to cover the same program in less time.
All food and wine courses are held in English except the 2-hour language / cooking class.