Il Centro: Italian Courses in Milan since 1986

Il Centro is an Italian language school for foreigners that was founded in 1986 in Milan; Italy’s economic and financial capital, full of opportunities for work and study, a city of art and design, culture and fashion.

Since it has been founded, the school has offered flexible pathways for learning the Italian language. We design personalised courses for our students that help them to learn a practical Italian, applicable in day-to-day life and the workplace, with continuous tutorship in their study of both language and culture: the school’s warm, welcoming environment supports and sustains the human element of the learning process.

Il Centro: Learning amidst art, beauty and culture

The school is located in Via Brera 11, in an period building dating back to the 18th century. Placed in one of the most charming and evocative neighbourhoods of Milan, it is minutes away from the cities’ main attractions: Brera Art Gallery, La Scala opera house, Duomo Cathedral and the famous “golden rectangle” of fashion.

Brera is the artist’s neighbourhood of Milan and is home to many cultural events as well as a vibrant night-scene – an outstanding starting point to discover the city and all it has to offer.

All classes are taught in small groups in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The school’s didactic method places the individual firmly in the centre of the learning process. We have aligned ourselves with the affective-humanistic approach as it allows us to make the most of each individual student, their background and their abilities. Rather than simply suggesting a course to follow, we design educational pathways with lessons, activities and continuous tutorship from enrolment right through to the end of their studies, with highly qualified teachers trained in the most innovative techniques. The school’s permanent staff, highly qualified and trained in the very latest teaching techniques and with the guidance of our didactic director, collaborate together on a regular basis to create new learning materials and hone teaching techniques.

Accreditations

• Officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education. 
• Certified ISO 9001:2008, In conformance with the International Standards for Quality Management Systems. 
• Founding member of ASILS (Association of Schools of Italian as a Second Language). 
• Member of Eduitalia and ILUSS. 
• Approved by the CSN Lund-Sweden 
• Recognized by the certain German Federal States for Bildungsurlaub.

Il Centro - TANDEM Milano

Via Brera, nº 11 – 20121 Milano, Italy
Phone: + 39 02 86 90 554/ Fax: + 39 02 86 90 754
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Office hours: Monday to Thursday: 09.00 am – 6.00 pm / Friday: 09.00 am – 5.00 pm

Learn Italian in Milan, one of the most beautiful cities in Italy

Learn Italian in Milan, the economic and financial capital of Italy; a city of both art and design, fashion and culture, rich with opportunities for both study and work.

A city rich in both history and culture, widely known for it’s Duomo Cathedral, Da Vinci’s splendid “Last Supper”, the evocative Sforzesco Castle and renowned La Scala opera house. Milan is also home to a buzzing nightlife: with countless theatres, bars, restaurants, nightclubs and venues, the city has something to offer everyone.

In fact, Milan is a city waiting to be discovered. In contrast with other more touristic Italian cities, it keeps its’ beauties under wraps. He who discovers these quickly becomes infatuated. One need barely scratch the surface to discover an alternative Milan, on a much more human scale than previously thought.

Why learn Italian in Florence

Some insider tips to get to know it better:

• Marvel at Pollaiolo’s "Portrait of a Young Girl" at the Poldi Pezzoli Museum. 
• Leave the museum and lose oneself in the nearby Fashion District  
• Wine-tasting session in the enoteche of the historic neighbourhood around Sant’Ambrogio. 
• A cruise along the Naviglio grande canal, stopping for a lunch of ossobuco and risotto alla milanese in a water-side restaurant. 
• Stopping at the Bar Bianco in the Giardini Pubblici for a marocchino and a colombina. 
• A bike-ride along the Martesana canal. 
• A Sunday-morning stroll through the winding streets of the historic centre of Milan. 
•  A night-out at the colonne di San Lorenzo, Serata alle colonne di San Lorenzo, chasing the night away.

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Learn Spanish in Uruguay, South America's Switzerland

Also called "South America's Switzerland", Uruguay is a country that offers an incredible amount of options to enjoy nature, quietness, fresh air and stunning beaches. Given its size, distances are short from one attraction to the other. Traveling from north to south by bus takes no more than 8 hours. It is by far one of the safest countries on the continent and you can travel without restrictions.

Its privileged position in the southern cone of the continent permits a policy of regional integration. Furthermore, it's the exit port for the countries of the River Plate basin, and bridges the large countries of Argentina and Brazil. In all, its Atlantic coasts permit fluid communication with the rest of the world.

Uruguay has 450 km of coastline along the River Plate, and 220 km of maritime coastline on the Atlantic, giving room to a great many beautiful, sandy beaches of interest to tourists. As it's located in the temperate zone of the southern hemisphere, Uruguay enjoys a moderate climate. There are sunny days throughout the whole year. The predominant winds are warm and humid from the north, and the winds from the south are cool and dry.

Uruguayan culture

The population of Uruguay is of European origin, mainly Spanish and Italian, giving it an open door immigration policy. There is also a black minority that arrived from the African coasts in the epoch of Spanish hegemony. The indigenous population has disappeared from the national territory more than a century ago, which differentiates the Uruguayan population from that of most Latin American countries.

Uruguayans have a high level of culture and are generally open and friendly towards travellers. They are known for their tranquillity, for their way of being unassuming and familiar; they are lovers of life in the open air and sports, above all football (soccer), the national sport. Uruguayans are always ready to strike up a conversation, to help you get to know their country and integrate those they don't know.

Of all their culinary tastes, the famous "churrasco" and asado (barbecue) of cow meat are the preferred. Italian food is among the most chosen cuisine of Uruguayans, but there is also a variety of international cooking to sample.

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Learn Spanish in Montevideo, a quiet, laidback capital

Uruguay's capital, Montevideo, is a smaller, more quiet and laid-back city compared to its big sister, Buenos Aires. It is home to 43% of the country's 2,9 million inhabitants. It offers a wide range of cultural activities all-year round, ranging from museums, theatre, concerts, and popular festivities to international exhibitions and shows.

Its location on the riverfront (Rio de la Plata) is spectacular and the pedestrian walkway along the river ("rambla") is a must for locals and visitors. In summer, beaches are crowded. Uruguayans are nature lovers and the city is full of enormous parks and green areas. The nightlife scene is concentrated in the old part of town, where the Spanish school is located, and offers an ever increasing amount of pubs, restaurants, tango shows, discos, and bars with Brazilian music or even flamenco.

Montevideo preserves architecture from different epochs, styles, and trends that's difficult to find in other places. The Uruguayan capital is considered a garden city, open and filled with trees, where one can breathe the perfume of the flowers.

It also has a number of important museums of fine arts, such as the Nacional de Artes Visuales in the Parque Rodó, or the monument to Torres García in the Old City. Among museums of history, we emphasize the Museo del Gaucho and living museums, such as the Estadio Centenario, seat of the first World Cup in 1930, now declared the World Football Monument by F.I.F.A.

Carnival lasts 40 nights (from February to March), and is the longest in the world. "La murga" is a mix of music, choreography, colorful costumes and political satire. Along with "la murga," "las Llamadas" is characterized by a parade of "lubola" musical groups full of rhythm and color that bring to the present day its movements and drums, the heritage of African music originating from the slaves over two hundred years ago. Given the great popularity of candombe (the drum music), you can see and hear these bands parading through the streets of Montevideo every Saturday and Sunday.

Academia Uruguay, an academically excellent Spanish school with professional service

Academia Uruguay offers Spanish courses for foreigners and other language courses (German, Portuguese, Modern Greek, English, etc.) just off Plaza Matríz / Constitución, in Montevideo, Uruguay.

We offer both individual and group courses on all levels, from beginners' levels to very advanced and even Spanish teacher training courses. Our school is located in a recently restored historic building in heart of the old city of Montevideo, in the pedestrian area. The most interesting parts of the city are in the immediate surroundings of the school. Beaches within a 15 minute walk. We have excellent public transport options to all parts of town.

Since the foundation of the school in 2007, Academia Uruguay has grown to become the leading Spanish language schools in Uruguay, with about 400 students per year and the possibility to combine courses with our sister school, Academia Buenos Aires, in Argentina.

Three fundamental principles guide our work: academic excellence, complete immersion, professional service.

Academia Uruguay has an excellent academic track record. Every year we participate in international seminars and workshops, we produce and edit our own study books and offer teacher training courses for teachers around the world, both online and offline.

Complete immersion is an important part of language learning. It is well known that standalone Spanish classes are not as effective as Spanish classes in a context of permanent cultural immersion. That's why we suggest that our students enrich their learning experience by participating in our extracurricular activities, almost daily and free of charge, and by sharing daily routines with an Uruguayan host family in a homestay arrangement.

We offer professional service in a relaxed and pleasant environment. Our team assists and orients our students during their entire stay with us. Indeed, we make sure they feel comfortable and attended from the very first contact until the end of their stay. We speak most common languages (Spanish, English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese) and will do our utmost to make yours a pleasant experience.

TANDEM Montevideo - Academia Uruguay

Juan Carlos Gomez 1408, Montevideo, CP 11000, Uruguay
Phone: +598 2 9152496 / Fax: +598 2 9152496
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Office hours: Monday to Friday: 09.00 am – 07.00 pm 
The school does not close over Christmas and New Year.

Academia Buenos Aires, an academically excellent Spanish school with professional service

Academia Buenos Aires offers Spanish courses for foreigners and other language courses (German, Portuguese, Modern Greek, English, etc.) just off Plaza de Mayo, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

We offer both individual and group Spanish courses on all levels, from beginners' levels to very advanced, and even Spanish teacher training courses. Our school of Spanish is located on the top floor of a recently restored historic building in the heart of the old city of Buenos Aires, just next to the famous San Telmo district. The most interesting parts of the city are in the immediate surroundings of the school. We are ideally located within the public transport network, with three subway lines ending here.

Since the foundation of the Spanish school in 2004, Academia Buenos Aires has grown to become one of the leading Spanish language schools in Latin America, with about 750 students per year and the possibility to combine courses with our sister school, Academia Uruguay, in Montevideo.

Three fundamental principles guide our work: academic excellence, complete immersion, professional service.

The Academia Buenos Aires Spanish school has an excellent academic track record. Every year we participate in international seminars and workshops, we produce and edit our own study books and offer teacher training courses for teachers around the world, both online and offline.

Complete immersion is an important part of language learning. It is well known that standalone Spanish classes are not as effective as Spanish classes in a context of permanent cultural immersion. That's why we suggest that our students enrich their learning experience by participating in our extracurricular activities, almost daily and free of charge, and by sharing daily routines with an argentine host family in a homestay arrangement.

We offer professional service in a relaxed and pleasant environment. Our team assists and orients our students during their entire stay with us. Indeed, we make sure they feel comfortable and attended from the very first contact until the end of their stay. We speak most common languages (Spanish, English, German, French, Italian, and Portuguese) and will do our utmost to make yours a pleasant experience.

Homologations: Academia Buenos Aires is a member of SEA, Argentina's language school association, and complies with its strict standards of quality. The school is also recognized as "Bildungsurlaubsanbieter" in almost all German Bundesländer where Bildungsurlaub is possible.

TANDEM Buenos Aires - Academia Buenos Aires

Calle Hipólito Yrigoyen 571, piso 4, CP 1086 , Buenos Aires, Argentina
Phone: ++54 11 4345 5954 / Fax: ++54 11 4345 5955
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Office hours: Monday to Friday: 09.00 am – 07.00 pm 
The school does not close over Christmas and New Year.

Learn Spanish in Buenos Aires, the Paris of the southern hemisphere

Some people refer to the city of Buenos Aires as the "Paris of the southern hemisphere". Others consider it to be one of the economically most powerful cities in Latin America.

Artists see it as a singular cultural experimentation field. For tourists it is an attraction by itself and the gateway to Argentina's enormous hinterland. For its citizens, the "porteños", Buenos Aires is all of this plus a bit of nostalgia for the good old times.

Buenos Aires' physical structure is a mosaic as varied and diverse as its culture. The city has no dominating monument. Instead, Buenos Aires is composed of many hidden corners and intimate details. Glass-sheathed skyscrapers cast their slender shadows on 19th century Victorian houses. Tango bars fill with the hazy, piquant tang of cigar smoke while dusty, treasure-filled antique shops lie just across the way.

The city's neighbourhoods are small and highly individualized, each with its own characteristic colors and forms. In the District of San Telmo, the city's multinational heritage is embodied in a varied and cosmopolitan architecture - Spanish Colonial design couples with Italian detailing and graceful French art nouveau. Artists left thier mark in La Boca by painting the district's pressed tin houses, leaving the district's side-streets as avenues enveloped in color.

Buenos Aires is never more alive than it is at night. It is what you'd expect from a city that invented tango. Avenues come alive with people on their way to restaurants and theaters, especially in the barrios of Puerto Madero, Recoleta and Palermo. People like to dress up and stay out until dawn. The city's Palermo and Belgrano barrios attract a young crowd of clubbers.

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