SAFE SCHOOLS

Leonardo Da Vinci Schools have adopted the ASILS Safe Schools protocol, which imposes procedures to counter and prevent the risks of contagion from COVID-19.

Our schools comply with the requirements drawn up by ASILS and viewable at this address:
https://www.asils.it/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Asils-Checklist-Protocollo-Scuole-Sicure.pdf

To ensure a safe environment, the ASILS protocol incorporates the provisions established by the Italian government and establishes instructions and suggestions to be put into practice on a daily basis. Our schools are committed to adopting all the listed precautions and to guaranteeing the careful application of all the regulations in force and of all the prevention measures of the protocol.

The health of our students and staff has always been our top priority.

• Founded in 1977, we have years of experience and specialize in teaching Italian in Italy
• All the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci schools are located in the city center
• Professional and young teachers all of whom have studied at the University level and who have been specially trained in teaching Italian to foreigners
• Our Italian Schools in Florence, Rome and Milan have obtained the International Quality Assurance Certificate ISO 9001:2008, as a quality school of Italian language for foreigners, and have regular inspections to ensure that high standards are maintained.
• Members of ASILS (Associaton of language schools of Italian as a second foreign language)
• Italian at every level, all year round
• Small study groups
• Courses start every week for non-beginners, see Italian language courses' starting dates
• After 1, 3, 4 or 6 months the AIL-exam "Firenze" (Accademia Italiana di Lingua) DELI A2 / DILI B1 / DILC B1 / DILI B2 / DALI C1 / DALC C1 / DALI C2 can be taken
• A whole range of activities offered for students to gain insight into the Italian culture
• A variety of students from over 50 countries study at the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci schools
• Friendly and helpful staff that give personal attention to each student
• Equipped for handicapped students.
• Read the opinions of students who have studied in our schools. If you are an absolute beginner, read our suggestions in the section: Italian language for beginners!
• Leonardo da Vinci Schools have adopted the ASILS Safe Schools protocol, which imposes procedures to counter and prevent the risks of contagion from COVID-19.

Membri:

	AIL: Italian language association, "Accademia Italiana di Lingua""
	ASILS: Association of language schools of Italian as a foreign language
	ELITE: Excellent Language Institution Teaching in Europe
	FIYTO: Federation of International Youth Travel Organisations
	ALTO: Association of Language Travel Organisations
	NAFSA: Associazione Educatori Internazionali per lo scambio intra-scolastico con gli Stati Uniti

Certificati riconosciuti

• Diploma "Firenze" DELI A2 - AIL (elementary)
• Diploma "Firenze" DILI B1 - AIL (intermediate I)
• Diploma "Firenze" DILC B1 - AIL (commercial intermediate)
• Diploma "Firenze" DILI B2 - AIL (intermediate II)
• Diploma "Firenze" DALI C1 - AIL (advanced I)
• Diploma "Firenze" DALC C1 - AIL (commercial advanced)
• Diploma "Firenze" DALI C2 - AIL (advanced II)
• Preparation course for CILS, University of Siena and CELI, University of Perugia.

Officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education and recognized from:

• CSN Lund (Swedish National Student Assistance Board) for study grants. School accredited by CSN, where Swedish students can study italian with state funded loans.;
• 9 German Federal States for "Bildungsurlaub";
• many US Universities for Academic credits.