Italian Courses in Italy:
Come to our Italian language school and study Italian in
Florence
Wonderful Renaissance style buildings standing next to exquisite Italian boutiques, specially chosen shoe stores, enchanting cafés and romantic restaurants all await you in Florence.
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Florence
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Florence
Florence is the capital city of Tuscany and lies within a lush hilly landscape with high cypress groves and green mountainsides. The city itself is home to around 370,000 residents and lies on the bank of the Arno.
The Tuscan capital
provides the backdrop for historic buildings, great fashion boutiques and shoestores, bustling pizzerias and many people sitting on the café terraces from morning till evening sipping a glass of 'Chianto Classico'. The numerous museums, statues and palaces are all a reminder of the influence of the Medici family, who allowed artists of all disciplines to flourish during the Renaissance and it is these structures which people come to visit.
The dome, built by Brunelleschi in the 15th century, of Florence's largest building, the 'Santa Maria del Fiore' cathedral, towers above Florence's roofs. From here, the 'Piazza della Signoria', the hallmark of Florence, which boasts a copy of Michaelangelo's 'David', is a short walk away. Just behind, there is the famous Uffizi gallery, which has a world famous collection of paintings. Its huge grounds extend to the bank of the Arno, from which you can see city's oldest bridge, 'Ponte Vecchio'. This bridge has a long history of trade and to this day, there are many family businesses selling beautiful jewellery in its small shops.
If you cross the bridge, it will lead you to the city centre and to some of Florence's most beautiful boutiques, such as the 'Lui Jo' boutique on 'Via Calimala'. Florence is a great place to shop for men and women alike, offering elegant Italian style as well as shoe store upon shoe store.
Above the Arno, there is the 'Palazo Pitti', which used to be home to the Medici family, as well as the large gardens, also known as 'Giardino di Boboli', which gives a great view over the city and is a 'must' in the evening at sunset. In the evening, a trip to the theatre, a romantic dinner or both will round off a perfect day in Florence.
The school
Our language school is situated in one of the most beautiful town houses in Florence. It is in the heart of the city, not far from the great Cathedral of Santa Maria. The building dates from the 18th century and is now a listed building. Mighty columns support the high ceiling of the entrance hall and the ceiling frescos have been restored too. The school, which is located in a quiet area, has 6 classrooms with large Florentine windows. From the roof terrace you have a splendid view of the Cathedral and the whole city. There are excellent restaurants very close to the school.
This high quality language school is run by a lively Florentine lady who, along with the staff, organises
wine tastings and fantastic four-course dinners in a typically
Florentine restaurant. Our school has a great collection of Italian films and
a piano for music lovers.
All tutors specialise in teaching Italian as a foreign language and will teach
learners of all levels to speak Italian fluently (depending on course length).
Cookery courses: Course participants are given the opportunity to take part in a cookery course (£ 32). You will learn the art of cooking Crostini, Tartine, Pasta Sfoglia, Ravioli, Maccaroni, Tiramisu, Panna cotta, etc. Courses are suitable for beginners as well as for more advanced lovers of the Italian cuisine.
Brief information
| Average group size |
| 6, maximum 12 |
| Students |
| Adults of all ages, minimum age 16 |
| Language levels |
| all |
| Internet access |
| is available in the school for a small fee |
| Babysitter-Service |
| £ 14 per hour |
| Average temperatures |
| Summer 35°, Winter 5° |
LISA! Quality Mark
Our language school is a member of the organisations ECL and Eduitalia.
A new experience: our school recommends the restaurant Enceta Boccadama in Piazza Santa Croce, where every meal is a culinary experience. There is no menu, you order according to the chef's recommendations.
Sightseeing in Florence
This unique city has more than 50 museums, various churches, palaces,
gardens and historically as well as culturally important sites.
We recommend a visit to the Dominican Church with its attractive Renaissance
façade. This church is a masterpiece of Florentinian art, and
is home to a fabulous collection of paintings, e.g. Boticelli’s
Venus.
We also recommend a visit to the Piazzale Michelangelo. Enjoy the view
of the city in one of the various cafes and don’t forget to visit
the churches of San Salvatore and San Miniato al Monte.
In the evening, we recommend that you visit one of the pubs or restaurants which have
live entertainment.
Florence is a paradise for shoppers – gold jewellery, elegant shoes, bags
and belts, colourful ceramics: Florence has everything. The choice of delicatessen,
olive oil, pasta, excellent wine and cheese is unique.
Accommodation
Shared flat: Students and/or private Italian tenants share 2, 3 or 4 bedroom flats with bath, WC and fully-equipped kitchen. Double room (DR) or a single room (SR). Average distance from the school: 20 minutes by bus or on foot. Accommodation here is for course participants from the age of 18 or over.
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Family: In double (DR) or single room (SR) with breakfast (B&B) or half board (HB). Average distance from the school: 25 minutes by bus or on foot.
Courses and prices
| Standard Course | ||||
| 20 lessons (50 minutes each) per week group tuition | ||||
| Prices in £ | Shared flat | Family | ||
| DR | SR | DR B&B | SR B&B | |
| 1 week | 487 | 511 | 505 | 529 |
| 2 weeks | 569 | 615 | 606 | 652 |
| 3 weeks | 680 | 741 | 735 | 796 |
| 4 weeks | 882 | 974 | 956 | 1,048 |
| 8 weeks | 1,679 | 1,863 | 1,826 | 2,010 |
| 12 weeks | 2,400 | 2,676 | 2,621 | 2,897 |
| 16 weeks | 3,182 | 3,550 | 3,477 | 3,845 |
| 24 weeks | 4,632 | 5,184 | 5,074 | 5,626 |
| Intensive Course | ||||
| 30 lessons (50 minutes each) per week group tuition | ||||
| Prices in £ | Shared flat | Family | ||
| DR | SR | DR B&B | SR B&B | |
| 1 week | 505 | 529 | 523 | 547 |
| 2 weeks | 615 | 661 | 652 | 698 |
| 3 weeks | 836 | 897 | 891 | 952 |
| 4 weeks | 1,066 | 1,158 | 1,140 | 1,232 |
| 8 weeks | 1,940 | 2,124 | 2,087 | 2,271 |
| 12 weeks | 2,787 | 3,063 | 3,007 | 3,283 |
| 16 weeks | 3,697 | 4,065 | 3,992 | 4,360 |
| 24 weeks | 5,317 | 5,869 | 5,758 | 6,310 |
| Star Course Plus 5 | ||||
| 20 lessons (50 minutes
each) per week group tuition + 5 lessons (50 minutes each) per week private tuition |
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| Prices in £ | Shared flat | Family | ||
| DR | SR | DR B&B | SR B&B | |
| 1 week | 551 | 575 | 569 | 593 |
| 2 weeks | 781 | 827 | 818 | 864 |
| 3 weeks | 1,094 | 1,155 | 1,149 | 1,210 |
| 4 weeks | 1,431 | 1,523 | 1,504 | 1,596 |
| 8 weeks | 2,636 | 2,820 | 2,783 | 2,967 |
| 12 weeks | 3,611 | 3,887 | 3,832 | 4,108 |
| extra week | 303 | 326 | 321 | 344 |
| Star Course Plus 10 | ||||
| 20 lessons (50 Minutes
each) private tuition per week + 10 lessons (50 minutes each) per week private tuition |
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| Prices in £ | Shared flat | Family | ||
| DR | SR | DR B&B | SR B&B | |
| 1 week | 707 | 731 | 726 | 750 |
| 2 weeks | 1,158 | 1,204 | 1,195 | 1,241 |
| 3 weeks | 1,563 | 1,624 | 1,618 | 1,679 |
| 4 weeks | 2,019 | 2,111 | 2,093 | 2,185 |
| extra week | 505 | 528 | 523 | 546 |
| Star Course 15 | ||||
| 15 lessons (50 Minutes each) private tuition per week | ||||
| Prices in £ | Shared flat | Family | ||
| DR | SR | DR B&B | SR B&B | |
| 1 week | 634 | 658 | 652 | 676 |
| 2 weeks | 993 | 1,017 | 1,011 | 1,035 |
| 3 weeks | 1,462 | 1,508 | 1,499 | 1,545 |
| 4 weeks | 1,799 | 1,845 | 1,835 | 1,881 |
| extra week | 464 | 487 | 482 | 505 |
| Star Course 20 | ||||
| 20 lessons (50 Minutes each) private tuition per week | ||||
| Prices in £ | Shared flat | Family | ||
| DR | SR | DR B&B | SR B&B | |
| 1 week | 726 | 750 | 744 | 768 |
| 2 weeks | 1,324 | 1,370 | 1,361 | 1,407 |
| 3 weeks | 1,931 | 1,992 | 1,986 | 2,047 |
| 4 weeks | 2,455 | 2,547 | 2,529 | 2,621 |
| extra week | 597 | 620 | 615 | 638 |
Exam courses
At our language school in Florence, we offer the following courses: Preparation for the Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera (C.I.L.S.).
Please note:
- To enrol onto the C.I.L.S. course, your Italian must be at level A2. Enrolment on a preparation course is subject to a grading test before the course starts.
- Course registration must be completed by 8 weeks before the course at the latest.
- The exams normally take place in the last week of the course, therefore we can only offer limited teaching in that week.
- You must pay the exam fee while in Florence. Please consult the table regarding how much the exam fee will cost.
Exam Course Prices
| CILS-Exam Course | ||||
| 20 lessons à 50
min group tuition + 10 lessons à 50 min private tuition CILS-course per week |
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| Prices in £ | Holiday flat | Family | ||
| DR | SR | DR B&B | SR B&B | |
| 1 week | 707 | 731 | 726 | 750 |
| 2 weeks | 1,158 | 1,204 | 1,195 | 1,241 |
| 3 weeks | 1,563 | 1,624 | 1,618 | 1,679 |
| 4 weeks | 2,019 | 2,111 | 2,093 | 2,185 |
| extra week | 505 | 528 | 523 | 546 |
| Exam fee:
level A1, A2: 55 €; level B1: 105 €; level B2: 120 €; level C1: 150 €; level C2: 175 € books included |
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Exam Course Dates
| C.I.L.S. |
| Exam Courses begin every Monday Exam (in Florence): 21.06.; 22.11. |
Dates and services
| Outbound travel day: | Return travel day: |
| Sunday | Saturday |
| Course start dates: | |
| Courses begin every Monday Courses for Beginners start: 04.01.; 18.01.; 01.02.; 15.02.; 01.03.; 15.03.; 29.03.; 06.04.; 19.04.; 03.05.; 17.05.; 31.05.; 07.06.; 21.06.; 05.07.; 19.07.; 02.08.; 16.08.; 30.08.; 06.09.; 20.09.; 04.10.; 18.10.; 02.11.; 15.11.; 29.11.; 06.12. |
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| No lessons on the following dates: | |
| 06.01.; 05.04.; 02.06.; 01.11.; 08.12.; 20.12. - 31.12. | |
Package includes:
- Language course as booked
- Accommodation as booked
- Loan of course materials
- Organised social/activity programme
- Travel advice and information
- Certificate on course completion
Additional services:
- Extra night without lessons: £ 51
- Half board supplement in Family: £ 92 per week
- Single transfer from the airport to your accommodation: £ 51 (only available for family accommodation between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m.)
Travel
We recommend that you book a flight to Florence. There is public transport from Florence airport to your accommodation which is cheap and easily accessible. Please contact our staff for further information and advice.
