IPSA - International Partners for Study Abroad 

                       

Application

to Florence Academy of Music, Art and Language, Italy

Please print out this form from your browser, complete (print or type) and sign the Apllication and send it by mail to: IPSA Enrollment Center 40240 N. 69th Place Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA or by Fax to: +1 (602) 942-6734 Application Deadlines Normally, we must receive your application and a full payment no later than 40 days before the program starts.

Part A. Personal data:

First Name: ___________________ Last Name: ______________________________ Home Address: _____________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: (____)________________ Fax: [optional] (____)__________________ E-mail: [optional] ________________________________________________________ Date of Birth: (month/day/year) _____/____/___________ __ Male __Female Place of Birth (country, city): __________________________________________ Nationality: _________________ Citizenship (country): ___________________ Native language: __________________ Other languages, if any: __________________________________________________ I am a college __ freshman __ sophomore __ junior __ senior __ Graduate Student __ High School Senior __ Interested Adult __ Professional. Please enter your profession: _______________________ If you are a graduate or undergraduate student, please provide the following information: Current college/university/graduate school: ______________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Major field of study: _____________________________________________________ Address of your college, university: ______________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

Emergency Contact:

Name: ________________________________________________________________ Relationship:______________________ Telephone: ________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________

Part B. Program data:

I Wish to Start Classes on ____(Day) _______________(Month) ________(Year) I Wish to Book: ____ Weeks Which course would you like to study? __Standard Italian Language Course (20 lessons per week) __Standard Italian Language Course (10 lessons per week) __Intensive Italian Language Course (26 lessons per week) __Italian plus Music (Intensive - Music) (Standard Italian + 2 Music lessons/wk) __Italian plus Music (Intensive - Music) (Standard Italian + 4 Music lessons/wk) __Italian plus Music (Intensive - Music) (Standard Italian + 6 Music lessons/wk) __Italian plus Art (Intensive Art) (Standard Italian + 2 Art lessons/wk) __Italian plus Art (Intensive Art) (Standard Italian + 4 Art lessons/wk) __Italian plus Art (Intensive Art) (Standard Italian + 6 Art lessons/wk) __Italian plus Culture (Intensive - Culture) (Standard Italian + 2 Culture lessons/wk) __Italian plus Culture (Intensive - Culture) (Standard Italian + 4 Culture lessons/wk) __Italian plus Culture (Intensive - Culture) (Standard Italian + 6 Culture lessons/wk) __Group Combined Course (Standard Italian + 10 Individual lessons per week) __Group Combined Course (Standard Italian + 15 Individual lessons per week) __Group Combined Course (Standard Italian + 20 Individual lessons per week) Music Courses (10 lessons minimum): __History of Music. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __History of Melodrama. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Opera Directing. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Opera Libretti. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Vocal Technique. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Vocal Music of the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the Baroque. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Interpretation of Chamber Lyrics. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Neapolitan Song. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Group singing. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Diction for Singers. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Piano Accompaniment A. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Piano Accompaniment B. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Piano. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Musical Instruments. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each Art Courses (10 lessons minimum): __Watercolor. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Oil Painting. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Sketches of Florence. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Figure Drawing. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Ceramics. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Sculpture. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Appraisal of Antiques. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each __Photography. I want to book ___lessons of 45 minutes each Culture Courses: __Art History __History of Literature __History of Italian Cinema. __History of Contemporary Italy. __History of Italian Theater __Short course 1 __Short course 2 Courses for professionals: __Italian for Tourism __Italian for Business and Commerce __Preparation Courses for CILS, CELI, DELI and DALI Certifications. __Wine Appreciation. __Italian Cuisine __Individual (One-to-One) Italian Language Course Please check a number of individual lessons per day: __2 __3 __4 __6 __8 Yearly Courses: __Standard __Intensive - linguistic __Intensive - music with __2 _4 __6 Music lessons per week __Intensive - art. with __2 _4 __6 Art lessons per week __Intensive - culture with __2 _4 __6 Culture lessons per week I have studied Italian for __Years at a ___________________________________ (type of school e.g. high school, university, private language school) What is your present level of Italian? __Beginner __Elementary __Low Intermediate __Intermediate __Advanced

Accomodations:

Do you need accommodation? __ Yes __No If yes, what type of accomodation would you prefer? __Private Apartment __Single room in Student Apartment __Double Room in Student Apartment __Single Room with family with breakfast __Double Room with family with breakfast __Single Room with family with halfboard __Double Room with family with halfboard __Hotel or Pension, Single room __Hotel or Pension, Double room Please select a category of your accommodations: __Bronze star __Silver star __Gold Star Do you smoke? __Yes __No Do you have allergies to food/animals? List: _______________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Accommodation will be arranged subject to availability. Accomodation Arrival date: ________________ Checkout date: ________________ Do you require airport pickup? ___Yes __No **Arrival date: ____________________________ **Time: _____________________ **Airline _________________________ **Flight Number: _____________________ **Without this information, airport pickup services can not be guaranteed.

Part C. Payment of Fees:

Please note that your application will be considered only when your payment of a non-refundable Application Fee of US$80 and tuition deposit of US$200 has been received. The tuition deposit is a part of the cost of your course and is deducted from the total tuition fees after conversion in Euro according to the current exchange rate. The full payment of the program fees is due due upon the receipt of invoice. Your place will be confirmed only when the full payment has been received. Payments of the application fee and deposit must be made in U.S. dollars and payable through U.S. banks. Please select one of the following payment options: 1. __Please find enclosed a certified check/money order for the application fee and the tuition deposit. Cashiers Checks or international money orders must be made payable to IPSA. Please send a check or international money order with your application to: IPSA 40240 N. 69th Place Cave Creek, AZ 85331, USA 2. International Wire Transfers You can make your payment by wire transfer. Just fax us your application and request our account and bank information: ___I want to pay the application fee and the tuition deposit by wire transfer. Please send me instructions on how to send the wire transfer to your bank account. 3. Payment by Credit Card: Please select credit card: ___VISA ___MasterCard Credit Card No: _____________________ Expiration Date: Month ____ Year_____ Card Verification Value: ___________ (The last three digits on the back of your credit card after the credit card number.) Cardholder Name: __________________________________________________________ Street Address: __________________________________________________________ City:______________________ State:___________________ Zip Code:__________ I authorize to charge the above credit card account: ___ application fee and deposit ___ application fee and full payment due Even if you select a "full payment" option, we will charge the application fee and the tuition deposit at the time of accepting your application and will process the payment of the balance to your credit card only after registering you for the course. Please also note that if you would prefer to pay the balance by credit card, a 4.5% payment processing service fee will be included in the invoice. Comments: _________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________

Part D. Agreement and release.

By signing this Application, I certify the above information is complete and correct. I understand that my misrepresentation may result in my expulsion from the program. I acknowledge that the terms and conditions appearing on the web site constitute part of my agreement with IPSA and study abroad program host (university, college, language school, or other institution and/or organization), including sections concerning responsibility, health, refunds, changes in dates, accommodations, courses and billing of selected options; I assume all risks and responsibilities and discharge IPSA and the study abroad program host and all their officers, agents and employees from and against any and all claims of damage to personal property or personal injury which may result from my enrollment and participation in the study abroad program host courses, excursions, and /or on and off-campus activities. I have read the Agreement and agree to follow all IPSA and study abroad host procedures. This Agreement will be effective when my application is accepted by IPSA and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona, USA. Applicant's Signature ______________________ Date: __________________ Parent's/Legal Gardian's Signature if applicant is under 18 years _______________________ Date: _________________ Please do not forget to make a copy of this completed and signed application for your records and enclose your payment of the application fee and deposits.