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Art History Course

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

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Course description

For those who are fascinated by the beauty of Italian monuments and are not satisfied with only a basic understanding of them. Our History of Italian Art course will allow you to learn in depth about the history and social context in which these masterpieces were designed and executed.

The course is designed to show, by means of slides and guided visits, the development of art in Italy in relation to the rest of Europe and offers you an introduction to the most important artistic styles (Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque). You will become acquainted with the most important works of artists such as Botticelli, Leonardo, Raphael and Michelangelo while learning about the most significant historical and social events that accompanied them.

Min. 3 participants are required to organize this supplementary course.
Compulsory: booking Intensive Course together with History of Art course.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Reading, Vocabulary and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
6 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Tuesday and Thursday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
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 6 students
Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 26 years old

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 26.

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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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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