Centro Culturale Giacomo Puccini (Giacomo Puccini) is a renowned Italian language school located in Tuscany, Viareggio, Italy. Since 1988, the school has offered semester and summer study abroad programs. Students of various ages can immerse themselves in Italian language courses, arts, and humanities with transferable college credits. Giacomo Puccini is recognized as one of the best Italian language schools in the country.

Centro Culturale Giacomo Puccini is perfectly situated within Viareggio, just a few hundred yards from the “Versilia” beach and right next to the beautiful city park. Students will find everything that they want to see or do is within a short distance from the school. Located in a two story building with 9 fully equipped classrooms, a computer room and three restrooms, the interior design and the technological installments at Giacomo Puccini provides a comfortable learning atmosphere for students. All students have access to the Student Assistance Office where you can use the computers, telephones as well as faxes.

While taking a break from classes, you can sit and relax on the school terrace, which offers stunning views of both the city park and of the beach. The terrace area also serves as a student lounge and cafeteria.

• Viareggio is one of Tuscany's most beautiful seaside resorts.
• From Viareggio you have easy access to Pisa, Lucca, Florence and Carrara.
• Excellent climate during the summer.
• Wide endless beaches, excellent cusine and an exciting nightlife with well-known discos.

Standard: This ideal group program is the most popular course with an average class size of 8 to 12 students. This program covers all aspects of the Italian language, allowing you to quickly make progress. Special emphasis is placed on speaking and interacting in Italian. This class meets 4 times a day for 45 minutes each time, for a total of 20 classes each week.

Intensive: This course includes the Standard Italian language course plus and additional 5 to 10 classes private lessons; an additional 1 or 2 private lessons per day. This is a group program so the classes have a maximum of 12 students. We recommend this course for those who want to learn Italian very quickly. In the individual lessons you decide on the content, topics and exercises with your teacher. The teacher will be able to help you on specific topics.

Individual (One-to-one): This program allows you to take a minimum of 3 private lessons to a maximum of 8 lessons per day. The course intensity may be changed from week to week. It is suggested that you choose the private program if you want a course that can be tailored to your particular professional or personal requirements. The minimum enrollment period is 5 days, which can be extended according to your needs.

• Student card
• All examination fees for the examination courses
• Course material
• Entrance test and interview
• Certificate of attendance
• Language program

Classes begin on the following dates:

The school will be closed from Dec 13, 2008 to Jan 4, 2009

• Airport pickup & return
• Weekend excursions
• Transportation costs
• Car Rentals