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Liceo Scientifico Guido Castelnuovo Students
We collected some testimonials from former students who were part of C1 and C2 courses orgnized by The British Institute of Florence at Liceo Scientifico Guido Castelnuovo, here is their experiences:
"Above all, I would say that I’ve always had a high regard for the English language due to the fact that in most fields it is required to be fluent at it in order to learn, to be understood and to exchange opinions worldwide.
Currently, I’m studying Energetic Engineering at Polytechnic of Turin, but I hope that, one day, I will be able to acquire a masters degree or at least to attend courses, maybe through an Erasmus program, in prestigious universities abroad.
In the pursuit of these goals I will find truly beneficial having already achieved a great proficiency in English and being able to prove it through the C2 certificate. Moreover, I’ve also noticed that such certificates strengthen your CV and may really make a difference in the eyes of an employer. When applying for a job having a remarkable document grants the possibility to stand out from the peers.
In addition, my university is a melting pot where, in just a single year, I’ve met students coming from countless countries and thanks to this international language I’ve been able to chatter or discuss, depending on the occasion, with almost everyone. Also, I consider the knowledge of English vital to have a pleasant experience travelling.
I would strongly recommend attending courses that can expand your cultural baggage to anyone. I’ve found the courses provided by my high school, in collaboration with the British Institute, extremely helpful and I would love to mention my teacher, James Douglas, who is astonishingly brilliant and supportive. I would like to express my gratitude also to my high school English Teacher, Antonella Zecchi, who steadfastly advised me to commit myself in order to reach the highest level I could. Speaking in hindsight, if I were in the shoes of a younger student who has the possibility to attend British courses I would surely follow my teacher’s advice, as I’ve done a few years ago." - Andrea Pratesi, Liceo Scientifico Guido Castelnuovo
"As regards my personal experience in relation to Cambridge exams, I’m truly convinced that it is an important path to carry on, as it allows you to develop and improve your English while acquiring certificates useful for your future studies; all this in a professional but also welcoming and stimulating environment.
I started to attend British Institute’s courses when I was 13, meeting new people and having the opportunity to be followed by outstanding teachers who helped me to succeed in the exams, till I reached the C1 level.
Moreover, I’m now studying Philosophy in Bologna and, as I mentioned before, I found the certifications extremely useful in my university path so far.
In fact, I had the opportunity to avoid taking a mandatory English test, and I have no doubt that they will be fundamental to apply for the Erasmus programme or for some internships that I’d like to do abroad.
Finally, I want to highlight the fact that I could work for an event-organization agency collaborating with clients all over the world, relying on my good English level attested by certifications. Gaining a high level of an universal language like English, with the certainty that it will be recognized, is an immeasurable goal for your personal growth and the most significant investment in your future." - Niccolò Formigli, Liceo Scientifico Guido Castelnuovo
"I’ve attended the courses at my high school, Liceo Scientifico Castelnuovo, thanks to the collaboration between my school and the British Institute.
I’ve successfully achieved C2 level thanks to the excellently prepared teachers who have helped me along my path, so a huge shoutout to Marie Delfino and James Douglas in particular, he has always proved to be really competent and willing to help.
I decided to reach the highest certificate level because I thought it would be helpful for my future career, though I believe the C1 is more than enough for what you might be required in university (Erasmus or other study abroad plans) or for a job.
I’m currently studying Mechanical Engineering at the Univerisity of Bologna and I’m planning to apply to Overseas, a study abroad plan outside the EU, which will eventually allow me to spend 6 months in the US, and thanks to my certificate I won’t be needing any other test to apply.
I’ve also noticed that my English level is way higher if compared to the rest of the people in my university, so I would definitely recommend achieveing a high level because you will have a major advantage when it comes to applying for a job, it is an amazingly useful resource that few people possess." - Leonardo Tani, Liceo Scientifico Guido Castelnuovo
In 2022 our "INSPIRED" writing competition was launched for our students of the Florentine public school.
The students were given this title and could write anything that inspired them.
They were competing for an award - the Cambridge Assessment exam they were preparing for!
Find out here the winners and their entries.
