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                           APT

 

     Academic Programs in Tuscany

 

AT THE ISLAND OF ELBA - PORTO AZZURRO

SUMMER PROGRAM

Course Schedule

4-Week Programs:

May 16-June 12, 2010

June 13-July 10, 2010

July 11-August 7, 2010

                         

A regular course usually lasts 4 weeks and gives students the possibility to receive a transcript for credit.  Different arrangements may be made upon student's request.

Accommodation Choices:  

Program Type	Shared Room	Single Room
May 16- June 12, 2010	$3,200	$3,600
June 13 - July 10, 2010	$3,400	$3,800
July  11 - August 7, 2010	$3,500	$4,100
2 months option May 16 - July 10, 2010	$5,000	$6,000
2 months option June 13 - August 7, 2010	$5,700	$7,000
3 months option May 16 - August 7, 2010	$7,500	$9,500

Please note: rooms at Villa Teresa (which is the place of the school) will cost an additional $200 for the May-June section; $230 for the June-July section; and $270 for the July-August section.

Special 4-Week Combined Program: if you want you can also stay 2 weeks in the Elba Island and 2 weeks in Florence.

Non-Refundable Fees	US$
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)	100.-
Housing Fee (Non-Refundable)	100.-

Preferred method of payment with no additional fees: check or money order.

For credit card payment or donation option we use PayPal Security Center. This payment method can be used only for the 4-week option. Please notice that if you pay with this method you will be charged an additional fee of $50 for the 4-week program. If you pay by check or money order there will be no additional fee.

May-June

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June-July

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July-August

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The tuition cost for the summer session includes:

• Tuition

• Assistance to obtain Permit of stay document

• medical insurance for the permit of stay and stamp (both compulsory to meet permit of stay requirements)

• On-site orientation

• On-site Student Advising Service

• 24hr/day, 7days/week on-call emergency assistance for students

• Additional student health insurance (if not provided by Home Institution)

• On-Campus computer and Internet facility

• Cultural Activities

 

The tuition cost does not include:

• additional non-credit courses (cuisine/wine tasting)

• Visa assistance

• Lab and material fees

• meals

• airfare, airport transfer

• books and personal expenses

The housing cost includes:
• Rent for the Summer Session.
• Repairs not caused by students’ negligence or carelessness.
• Utilities (water, gas, electricity), provided the bills are equal to or under the average cost. Any costs above the average bills will be charged to students sharing the apartment, who will then have to share and pay for these costs.
• Linen and final cleaning.

The housing cost does not include:
• € 200 housing security deposit (to be paid at the Elba Island and to be returned at the end of the session if the apartment is left in a good condition)
• Repairs caused by students’ negligence or carelessness. 

The fee includes:

Tuition for 2 courses, for an equivalent of six credits.	A payment of $ 600 is required for any additional course.
Membership of APT	Membership of Academic Programs in Tuscany (APT) will be granted to students for one year
Free use of APT Facilities	All members will have free use of APT facilities, such as: Computer, scanner, and printer Internet connection for e-mails (dial up only) Fax machine Television with VCR and DVD, radio and CD player Italian newspapers and magazines
Classes	Classes are usually scheduled from Monday to Friday, and are 1 to 2 1/2 hrs each
Living laboratories	Students will be able to practice real, everyday-life language in environments such as at the fruttivendolo (fruit vendor), ristorante (restaurant), panetteria (bakery), pasticceria (pastry shop / cafe`), edicola (newspaper and magazine stand), etc.
Local libraries	Use of local libraries and APT library materials
Room arranged by APT	Apartments with furnished bedrooms, kitchen, bathrooms, linen, towels and utilities included Home-stays with a family is available upon request and availability

 

Welcome party	a party is usually offered in the first or second week to welcome all students
Graduation party	a graduation party is offered at the end of each section
Cultural parties	“cultural parties” follow many important cultural activities
Cultural events	participation in music concerts, theatrical performances, traditional festivals, poetry readings, etc.
Diploma	a diploma of participation will be given to students at the end of the program
Transcript	an official transcript will be sent to all students in the fall

 

Local transportation	trips to the beach, mountains, and countryside
Cultural excursions	guided visits to museums, archeological sites, monuments, churches, etc.
Movie nights and pizza	Italian movie nights accompanied by pizza, and other food and drinks
Sports	free use of swimming pool and tennis court; and, of course, swimming in the warm and relaxing Mediterranean sea
Free Italian cooking lessons	learn how to make homemade Italian pasta dishes, pizza, second courses, pastries, tiramisu etc. with lovable Italian mamme
Instructional workshops	pizza, bread, pasta, pastries, olive oil, wine, etc. with different experts. Please notice all the workshops are selected and scheduled at the discretion of the program director.
International field experiences and Internship opportunities	different international field experiences and internship opportunities are available

 

The program fee DOES NOT include:

Telephone Correspondence:  From the telephone at APT, students can receive incoming calls free of charge.  In order to telephone internationally, for example to the United States, or locally (within Italy) you can easily purchase phone cards at the nearby stores. We suggest the following:

A) Italian Phone Card (scheda telefonica) which come in 5 and 10 Euro denominations, 2 hours and 4 hours respectively for local calls (within Italy) OR International Calling Card (carta telefonica internazionale) which also come in 5 and 10 Euro denominations, minutes depend on where you are calling. Ask the vendor for the best card for your desired country.
B) In the United States, it is possible to purchase a quad-band cellular phone, which operates all around the world.
C) In Italy, students can purchase phones, starting at 60 Euro, which use TIM or SIM cards. (No monthly contract is required.) These cards are best purchased in larger increments of 25 or 50 Euro (since each recharge includes a 5 Euro fee), but  are also available also for 10 Euro. These cards are placed directly into the phone, and you can track your remaining balance after each call. Unlike in the US, there is NO CHARGE for incoming calls.
D) At APT, students can borrow phones at no cost; however, there are limited phones. Usage of these phones is provided on a first come, first served basis. In order to operate the phone, students must purchase a SIM or a TIM card. SEE ABOVE.

Register Now!
The application and a $100 non-refundable deposit is due on April 15, 2010. The remaining tuition balance is due the first week of May 2010. Enrollment is limited. You must be 18 years of age or older to apply.  Late Applications may be considered. Please email to check availability.
See application form for further details.

  

Program Sponsors De Rada Italian Institute, Cambridge, MA & Kingston, RI: A non-profit educational institute promoting the general diffusion of culture through education and exchange in cooperation with Italy and other European countries.     APT- Academic Programs in Tuscany A center offering many interesting fields of studies for international students. APT works together with Istituto Parola for the Italian language courses. The school is officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education.

Contact Information   De Rada Italian Institute 37 Kingston Hill Ct.   Kingston, RI 02881  USA tel. 857-928-3456 www.derada.com info@derada.com     APT- Academic Programs in Tuscany Corso Tintori, 8 50100 Firenze, Italy Tel +39-055-242182 fax +39-055-241914 info@derada.com