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Academic School Year - "Gap Year"

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

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Course description

The “Academic School Year” is a 32-week language and culture course for students who wish to experience living and studying in Italy.

All in all, the course offers students the opportunity to see at first hand the various aspects of Italy’s rich history and culture.

The course is composed of a linguistic element and an academic element:

Linguistic element:
480 lessons of the Intensive language course;
80 lessons of exam preparation, choosing between two language Diplomas «Firenze» AIL: DELI-A2, DILI-B1, DILI-B2, DALI-C1 (elementary, intermediate and/or advanced levels);

Academic element (80 lessons):
Italian Civilisation and History
Art History
Business Italian
History of Italian Fashion and Design;

Final research: 10 contact hours of tutoring.

Duration: 32 weeks (34 weeks for the course starting in September and including 2 weeks of Christmas Holidays when no courses are held).

Minimum number of participants: 5

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
32 weeks
Start dates
31 Aug 2026
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Turin.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 20 years old
(19 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Located in an elegant Art Nouveau building, our school is in the exclusive ‘Crocetta’ residential district, just a
few minutes walk from the historic center and the pedestrian zone. The area is perfectly served by public
transport and the nearest underground stop (Re Umberto) is just 700 meters away. Just a few steps from the school we can find the Polytechnic of Turin University and the IED Design Academy.

Year opened
2008
Number of classrooms
8

Facilities

  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet

Teacher qualifications

Native Italian speakers
All
Teachers with Italian teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 20. In the summer, the average age is 19.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

France
11%
UK
10%
Germany
9%
USA
9%
Brazil
5%
Other
56%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
24 Jun 2026

School location

The school is located in Turin's historic center, in a fully restored and spacious location. This new location, in a pedestrian-only area, will allow students to fully experience the city, whether they are strolling under the arcades or enjoying a coffee at one of the numerous old cafés overlooking Piazza San Carlo.
The school is near the Porta Nuova train station, making it conveniently accessible from all around the city, primarily by the metro. The premises are on the third floor of a historic building with two elevators for convenient access.

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housing

Housing

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single room - Breakfast - "Gap Year" Special Offer

A$ 466
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
A$ 466
The school collaborates with trustful host families. The word "family" should not be taken too literally, as a family can be traditional with children, a single parent or a childless couple who take in students because they enjoy the company.

Breakfast usually consists of coffee or tea and bread, butter and marmalade. Students are not allowed to use the kitchen or do the laundry by themselves (the use of the washing-machine is not included, but arrangements may be made between the landlord and the student).

Homestay - Single room - Half board (breakfast and dinner) - "Gap Year" Special Offer

A$ 663
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Heating
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 02:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
A$ 663
The school collaborates with trustful host families. The word "family" should not be taken too literally, as a family can be traditional with children, a single parent or a childless couple who take in students because they enjoy the company.

Breakfast usually consists of coffee or tea and bread, butter and marmalade. Students are not allowed to use the kitchen or do the laundry by themselves (the use of the washing-machine is not included, but arrangements may be made between the landlord and the student).
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 50 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Turin based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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