SiE
School for International Education

Standard Italian courses

1st Session September-December 2021

In the academic year 2021/22, the Italian language courses of the 1st session will be available both in class as well as online, according to the level. Such a solution is intended to enable students to start or continue their Italian language learning according to individual needs.

 The way the following sessions will be organized will be established at a later stage.

The courses cover all levels - from A1 to C2 -  according to the European Reference Framework (CEFR). They are held by highly qualified native speakers of Italian and offer students the opportunity to acquire all the skills needed to master Italian according to the selected course level.

 Courses in presence (in-class) will be held at Ca’ Foscari University as follows:

  • two classes per week in the classroom
  • activities from remote to be carried out at home under the language teacher’s supervision
  • self-learning activities to reinforce and stimulate the use of lesson content by means of interactive exercises

Online courses will feature:

  • live streaming classes and conversation labs (synchronous mode) by means of Zoom platform
  • remote activities (asynchronous mode), supervised by the language teacher on the Moodle platform
  • self-learning activities to reinforce and stimulate the use of lesson content by means of interactive exercises

Applications for the first session of standard Italian courses are open from August, 16th until September, 6th 2021

Course features

In the academic year 2021/2022 our Italian language courses will be available in three-month sessions in order to offer learning continuity and give students the chance to complete up to 3 levels, one after the other, per year.

The structure of the courses is as follows: 

  • First session: available both IN-CLASS as well as ONLINE: September- December
  • Second session: TO BE DEFINED January- March
  • Third session: TO BE DEFINED: April-June

Levels A1 and A2

Courses level A1 and A2 will last a total of 50 hours each distributed in 9 weeks, from week commencing September 27 until week ending November 26, 2021.

Levels B1, B2, C1 e C2

Courses level B1, B2, C1 and C2 will last a total of 70 hours each, distributed in 10.5 weeks from September 22 until week ending December 3, 2021.

Levels A1 and A2:

  • 9 weeks
  • 50 hours of language classes
  • Classes include live streaming (synchronous mode) sessions held by language experts, labs for speaking skills and labs for writing skills on Moodle platform with the supervision of the language experts (asynchronous mode)
  • extra online self-learning activities
  • final test for evaluation of skills 
  • no credits
  • fees according to category

For the schedule of your course see below.

Levels B1, B2, C1 and C2:

  • 10 weeks
  • 70 hours of language classes
  • Classes include live streaming (synchronous mode) sessions held by language experts, labs for speaking skills and labs for writing skills on Moodle platform with the supervision of the language experts (asynchronous mode)
  • extra online self-learning activities
  • final test for competency evaluation only
  • no credits
  • fees according to category

For the schedule of your course see below.

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Technical requirements (online courses only)

The online courses are accessible by means of an up-to-date PC, notebook or tablet, a good, fast internet connection, preferably with unlimited Gigabytes, and attached microphone and webcam.
All applicants enrolling in our courses must already have this equipment.

Levels will only be activated if a minimum number of enrollments is reached.

Exchange students

Please note that these courses are not the same courses as those offered exclusively for exchange students. Exchange students at Ca' Foscari, or at other higher education institutions in Venice can enrol in courses reserved especially for them at the following web page.

A1 - Beginners (in-class course) cancelled

Dates: September, 27th - November, 29th 2021
Day and time: Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00 - 12:30 CEST (from November, 3rd 10:00 - 12:30 CET)
Classroom: to be defined
Instructor: to be defined
Final test: to be defined
Office hours: to be defined
Textbook: to be defined

A1 - Beginners (online course)

Dates: September 27th - November 29th 2021
Day and time: Mondays and Wednesdays, 16:00 - 18:00 CEST (from November, 3rd 16:00 - 18:00 CET)

  • Lab group A: Mondays - Wednesdays 18:00 - 18:30 CEST (from November, 3rd 18:00 - 18:30 CET)
  • Lab group B: Mondays - Wednesdays 18:30 - 19:00 CEST (from November, 3rd 18:30 - 19:00 CET)

Classroom: online course
Instructor: Barbara Bonadio
Final test: to be defined
Office hours: to be defined
Textbook: B. Bettinelli, P. Della Putta, M. Visigalli Buona Idea A1, Pearson,  ISBN:9788891909718

A2 - Elementary (in-class course) cancelled

Dates: September, 28th - November, 25th 2021 
Day and time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 - 12:30 CEST (from November, 2nd 10:00 - 12:30 CET)
Classroom: to be defined
Instructor: to be defined
Final test: to be defined
Office hours: to be defined
Textbook: to be defined 

A2 - Elementary (online course)

Dates: September, 28th - November, 25th 2021 
Day and time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 16:00 - 18:00 CEST (from November, 2nd 16:00 - 18:00 CET)

  • Lab group A: Tuesdays and Thursdays 18:00 - 18:30
  • Lab group B: Tuesdays and Thursdays 18:30 - 19:00

Classroom: to be defined
Instructor: Barbara Bonadio
Final test: to be defined
Office hours: to be defined
Textbook: B. Bettinelli, P. Della Putta, M. Visigalli Buona Idea A2, Pearson, ISBN:9788891915122

B1 - Pre Intermediate (online course)

Dates: September, 23rd - December, 2nd 2021
Day and time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 15:30 - 18:00 CEST 

  • Lab group A: Tuesdays 18:00 - 19:00 CEST from November, 2nd 18:00 - 19:00 CET)
  • Lab group B: Thursdays 18:00 - 19:00 CEST from November, 2nd 18:00 - 19:00 CET)

Classroom: online classes
Instructor: Fabiana Cupido
Final test: to be defined
Office hours: to be defined 
Textbook: R.Bozzone Costa, C.Ghezzi, M.Piantoni - Nuovo Contatto Volume B1- Loescher EAN: 9788858325803  ISBN: 885832580

Students will participate in the classes and will be divided into two groups for the Lab classes. Only one Lab can be attended.

B2 - Intermediate (online course)

Dates: September, 24th - December, 3rd 2021
Day and time: Wednesdays and Fridays 15:30 - 18:00 CEST (from November, 3rd 15:30 - 18:00 CET)

  • Lab group A: Wednesdays, 18:00 - 19:00 CEST (from November, 3rd 18:00 - 19:00 CET)
  • Lab group B: Fridays 18:00 - 19:00 CEST (from November, 3rd 18:00 - 19:00 CET)

Classroom: online classes
Instructor: Paola Begotti
Final exam: to be defined
Office hours: to be defined  
Textbook: R.Bozzone Costa, C.Ghezzi, M.Piantoni - Nuovo Contatto Volume B2- Loescher EAN: 9788858308660  ISBN: 8858308662X   

Students will participate in the classes and will be divided into two groups for the Lab classes. Only one Lab can be attended.

C1 - Advanced (online course)

Dates: September, 24th - December, 3rd 2021
Day and time: Tuesdays and Fridays 15:30 - 18:00 CEST (from November, 5th 15:30 - 18:00 CET)

  • Lab group A: Tuesdays 18:00 - 19:00 CEST (from November, 2nd 18:00 - 19:00 CET)
  • Lab group B: Fridays 18:00 - 19:00 CEST (from November, 2nd 18:00 - 19:00 CET)

Classroom: online classes
Instructor: Gaia Tomassini
Final exam: to be defined
Office hours: to be defined 
Textbook: G.Massei, R.Bellagamba -Nuovo Espresso 5- Alma Edizioni libro + CD audio, EAN: 9788861825062 or ebook  EAN: 978886182514

Students will participate in the classes and will be divided into two groups for the Lab classes. Only one Lab can be attended.

C2 - Fluency (online course)

Dates: September, 23rd, - December, 2nd 2021 
Day and time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 15:30 - 18:00 CEST (from November, 2nd 15:30 - 18:00 CET)

  • Lab group A: Tuesdays 18:00 - 19:00 CEST (from November, 2nd 18:00 - 19:00 CET)
  • Lab group B: Thursdays 18:00 - 19:00 CEST (from November, 2nd 18:00 - 19:00 CET)

Classroom: online classes
Instructor: Paola Begotti
Final exam: to be defined
Office hours: to be defined 
Textbook:  M. Guida, C.Pegoraro -Nuovo Espresso 6- Alma Edizioni, libro + CD audio, p. 216 EAN: 9788861826106 or ebook EAN: 9788861825079  

Italian language courses for partner Universities

Upon request, the School can organise Italian language programmes for partner Universities which aim to create a true experience of life in Venice. The programmes can be combined with courses on Venetian and Italian culture, and can include numerous activities such as guided visits of the city and its museums, excursions in the lagoon and its surroundings, cultural events organised by Ca’ Foscari (theatre, music, cinema, writers conferences....), and cultural workshops, among many others.

Contact us at  cfsie@unive.it to find out how!

Have you ever taken a standard Italian language course at the SIE?

Yes, I am a returning student

Welcome back! In order to proceed with enrolment in your next Italian language course the first thing you need to do as a returning student is fill out the form online. Please follow the steps outlined below.

Course enrolment: returning student

Here are 4 simple steps to follow in order to enrol in the upcoming session of our standard Italian courses:

  1. Fill in the online form by entering or updating your personal data, your enrolment number "Matricola" and specifying the level you want to enrol in.
  2. Wait for our email confirming that your level will be regularly activated. Remember that levels will only be activated if a minimum number of enrolments is reached.
  3. Pay the enrolment fee (once you have received our email confirmation) by bank transfer/wire and by sending the receipt of (full) payment to  cfsie@unive.it with “Enrolment Italian [LEVEL] - confirmation”. Please note that payment details and deadlines can be found in the section "Fees and Payment".
  4. Check that your online records have been updated in your "Personal Area" - please allow a few days for our office to finalize and complete your enrolment.

No, I am enrolling at the SIE for the first time

Welcome to the SIE! In order to proceed with enrolment in our standard Italian courses as a first-time student, please follow the steps outlined below.

N.B. If you already have unive credentials, go directly to step 2. 

Course enrolment: first-time student

  1. Register online at Ca' Foscari, by filling out your personal data, permanent address (official residency), Tax payer code, etc. Please be careful to indicate any double names and surnames so that the computer system can generate a regular tax payer code. At the end of the registration process you will receive a username and a password with which you can sign up to your Italian language course. NB: You do not need to do this step if you are already registered or have ever been a student at Ca' Foscari. If you have forgotten your username and password you can recover them here [ITA].

  1. Fill in the enrolment form online to enrol in the courses by selecting: "Enrolment to unlimited admission programmes", followed by "Continuing Education" and finally "School for International Education". Remember to confirm your choices on all windows that open during the procedure. You will be required to upload a photo (good quality, close-up passport-photo size) in .jpeg format, and then specify the following information in the window called "Questionario":

    1. what type of student you are (which determines your fees)
    2. which language course you wish to enrol in. N.B. This information is merely indicative, you will be enrolled in the class corresponding to your placement test result (step 3).  If you are an absolute beginner, please choose A1 level.

    For further information on the enrolment process please read the Guide to Enrolment.
    ATTENTION! Within approx. 24 hours, you will receive by email your temporary account for your placement test (step 3)

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  1. Take the online placement test. Go to the SIE Moodle Platform and log in with your unive credentials. The test result will establish your course level. If you are an absolute beginner, you do not need to take the test.
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  1. Wait for our confirmation email that your course has been activated. Remember that courses are only activated if a minimum number of participants is reached.
  2. Pay for your course once you have received the confirmation email - payment details can be found in the next section. Remember that you must send receipt of (full) payment to  cfsie@unive.it
  3. Check that your online records have been updated in your "Personal Area" - please allow one week for our office to finalize and complete your enrolment. Filling out the enrolment form does not lead to automatic enrolment. Enrolment will only be confirmed once we have received your receipt of payment, which must be sent to  cfsie@unive.it.

Once you are officially enrolled you will receive the following: 

  • Enrolment number ("Matricola"): you are required to have an individual enrolment number so your exams can be registered 
  • User ID: you need this to log in to your Personal Area along with your password
  • Password: your password is activated the same day it is issued. If you do not remember it you can go to the access page of your Personal Area to recover it. From your Personal Area you can access a number of services such as printing certificates, register for exams, update your data and so on. 
  • Email address: your email address is free and allows you to be in contact with the University. You will receive all important information from us here, such as exam results, updates, opportunities, and other general information. It will  be active the day after you have been enrolled. 

Applications for the first session of standard Italian courses are open from August, 16th until September, 6th 2021.

Course withdrawal

If you wish to withdraw from the language courses, you are required to notify the School during the first week of classes (no later than following the first two lessons). Students who officially withdraw by this date will be eligible for partial reimbursement. The SIE reserves the right to withhold 50% of the admission fees.

Fee structure - 2020/2021 Academic Year

Type of course Fully reduced Partially reduced (A) Partially reduced (B) Full fee
50 hours €100 €200 €300 €400
70 hours €140 €280 €420 €560

Fully reduced rate 75%

  • All students enrolled at Ca’ Foscari who are up to date with their University fees
  • Students from foreign institutions enrolled in exchange programmes with Ca’ Foscari (Erasmus, Overseas, Double/Joint Degree, Erasmus Mundus)

Partially reduced (A) 50%

  • Other university students (e.g. IUAV, Accademia, IED, visiting students, etc)
  • Ca’ Foscari scholarship and research fellows, professors, administrative personnel, CEL at Ca' Foscari (Registration fees for these users will be covered by Ca' Foscari University of Venice)
  • Family member of a researcher, professor, administrative personnel, CEL, PhD, research fellow at Ca' Foscari

Partially reduced (B) 25%

  • Teachers, researchers, visiting staff from other universities
  • Returning CFSIE or CLA students (for who has previously taken classes at the CFSIE or the CLA)

NB: the full rate applies for all applicants who do not fall under one of the above categories.

How to pay

You will be required to confirm your place for italian language courses by sending through receipt of (full) payment to  cfsie@unive.it with “Enrolment Italian [LEVEL] - confirmation” in the email’s subject line.
Please Note: You will be required to finalize your payment only after receiving our confirmation email.

Payment must be made within September, 15th 2021 by clicking on this link.

Refunds

Refunds are granted only in case the course has not been provided or in the event of objective and documented impossibility for the applicants to participate.

Certificates

The School for International Education (SIE) issues certificates in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for languages. In order to receive a certificate for a language course students must attend the entire course, and take the final test or sit an interview with one of the language instructors. 

Attendance certificates

  • Attendance certificate: for students who attend a minimum of 70% of all language classes (49 hours in 70 hour courses; 35 hours in 50 hour courses), but who do not take, or pass the final exam
  • Attendance certificate with final grade: for students who attend a minimum of 70% of all language classes (49 hours in 70 hour courses; 35 hours in 50 hour courses), and who take and passed the final exam

CILS certification

In collaboration with the Università per Stranieri di Siena, the School for International Education is an officially recognised examiner for the CILS exam ("Certificazione di italiano come lingua straniera). Students who wish to certifiy their level of Italian as a second language can take the CILS exam at the SIE in several session throughout the year. Upcoming dates will be available shortly.

The SIE also organises preparatory courses for the CILS exam for levels B1, B2 and C1.

For further information see the webpage.

For further information contact  cfsie@unive.it 

Last update: 22/09/2021