SUMMER INTENSIVE COURSE OF ARMENIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
The Association Padus-Araxes is pleased to announce that the Summer Intensive Course of Armenian Language and Culture, promoted in collaboration with the “Studium Generale Marcianum” of Venice, will take place from 3rd August to 19th August (19 August exam day).
ARRIVALS: 2nd, August (check-in); DEPARTURES: 20th, August (check-out).
Application DEADLINE: 30th April.
To apply, fill out the application form: APPLICATION FORM
AGE LIMIT: at least 18 years old (exceptions should be submitted to the Director of the Course).
LESSON SCHEDULE: Four basic levels from the Absolute beginner to the proficient; 65 hours of classroom lessons spanned from Monday to Saturday, in the morning. ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY.
FREE AFTER-CLASS cultural and leisure activities take place in the afternoons and evenings. Attendance is not compulsory. Extra-curricular activities include guided tours to the Mechitarist monastery of San Lazzaro, participation in the Armenian Divine Liturgy in the Armenian church of the Holy Cross, and in occasion of the feast of the Assumption at the Monastery of San Lazzaro with the traditional blessing of the grapes, scholarly lectures on Armenian studies (the program will be available in late Spring). A free class in ARMENIAN DANCE and in DUDUK are planned in the afternoons (the Duduk class require partecipants to have their own the instrument).
TUITION FEE: € 900,00 (including 65 hours of lessons on 13 days; cultural and leisure activities, tutorship, educational material, examination certificate).
LODGING FEE (from 2nd August July to 19th August included, 18 nights):-
– € 1008,00 per person in a double room.
– € 1494 single room.
Services included: AC, WIFI, en-suite bathroom, bed linen and towels, kitchenette, room cleaning once a week. There is no hairdryer in the room.
LODGING LOCATION: rooms are located at Camplus Santa Marta
Those who have attended the course for at least two summers with a positive result in the final exam have a 10% reduction on the tuition fee, which is also applied to their close relatives (parents, siblings, husband, wife).
THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES ACCOMMODATION, AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED CONDITIONS FROM 2 AUGUST TO 19 AUGUST (18 nights). WITHIN THIS PERIOD, ANY PER DIEM CALCULATION IS NOT PERMITTED FOR ANY REASON. STUDENTS HAVE TO ARRANGE ANY OVERNIGHT STAYS OUTSIDE THIS PERIOD ON THEIR OWN. IF YOU DO NOT NEED ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE LET US KNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
The applicant is required to send:
– a deposit of € 1000,00 BY APRIL 30th by bank transfer.
– The settlement is due by bank transfer by the 21st June at the latest. You have the option to pay the settlement in cash ON THE ARRIVAL DAY (2 August) in one of the main Western currencies. THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY BASIC CONDITION FOR ACCESS TO THE LODGING AND THE ATTENDANCE OF THE COURSE. The amounts paid WILL NOT BE REFUNDED, EXCEPT FOR ASCERTAINED ILLNESS.
Please, contact the Secretary (info@padus-araxes.com) to get the Association’s BANK DETAILS for the transfer. ALL bank expenses ARE TO BE PAID by the applicant.
NOT INCLUDED:
- MEALS.
- CARTA VENEZIA UNICA (MONTHLY PASS REQUIRED FOR DISCOUNTED TRANSPORT. (N.B. a one-way ticket costs € 9.50* per person WITHOUT CARTA VENEZIA UNICA).
*The price may be subject to an increase in the year 2026
For further INFORMATION, send an email to info@padus-araxes.com and cc zkybhs@gmail.com. For urgent information, call on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10.30 am to 13.00 (1pm) (ITALIAN TIME – BE SURE to take into account time difference from your own country.) at the mobile phone +39.3791330687. In case of no reply, send a message with your NAME and PHONE NUMBER, possibly reachable by WhatsApp. You will be called back.
The Association does not assume any liability for mistakes or printing errors.
