Each lesson is 60 minutes, and the maximum number of students in each class is 12. The school offers a wide range of cultural courses that give the students a useful introduction to the masterpieces of Italian Art and Literature. The teachers are highly qualified university graduates with specialized training in teaching foreigners. Also, Italian Cooking classes are available. A placement test is given to all students upon arrival.
Beginners start their course immediately on the first day of classes.
Housing Participants reside with a local family, or a nearby apartment. Families are carefully selected and have previously hosted foreigners, and are located within 10-15 minutes by bike or bus. Half-board is provided daily by the family. Housing is often difficult to find in Siena, thus the school encourages students to stay with a family. All housing arrangements are available starting the day before the course begins.