Scuole Medie Malpighi Inglese al alto livello

ENGLISH ONLY, please!

The study of english at Malpighi


High level study of English

  • The study of English, enhanced in all classes, is aimed at knowing and using the language in its current and real context.

    The communicative method is used, with extensive space for reflection and for the in-depth study of vocabulary and grammatical structures also thanks to the constant use of the Linguistic Laboratory. 

  • The objective at the end of the three years is to help the students reach the A2 level (established by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) in the 4 skills: reading, writing, comprehension, oral exposition

  • Certifications of language proficiency

    During the morning curricular activities, all the students are prepared to take the Language Certification exam prepared by the University of Cambridge: KET (Key English Test) and PET (Preliminary English Test). 99% of the students successfully pass the test.

     

  • CLIL: Content and Language Integrated Learning

    As part of the Personalised Learning Program, it is possible to choose English Language Enhancement, where modules of History, Science, Geography and Literature are conducted in English (CLIL).

  • The ways of Europe

    The school takes part in the national competition organized by Diesse Florence which requires interdisciplinary work: some form of work must be submitted in English in an artistic form on a different topic each year.

  • Summer study holiday

    Each year, the school offers a two-week summer school period in Ireland or Great Britain.

    The teachers accompanying the students personally take care of the academic and extracurricular activities during the entire periods of their stay.

  • Developing Speaking Laboratory

    The Developing Speaking Laboratory (optional, not included in the tuition) takes place in the afternoon and the teachers are native speakers.

    The objective is to practice spoken English as much as possible.