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Student Language Programmes in Florence
Learn Italian for Teenagers Aged 14 to 17
Student Language Programmes in Florence: During this Italian language programme for students in Tuscany, there is so much to discover. Here, you will encounter famous people and landmarks from your art and history lessons and enjoy some of the best ice cream in Italy. The package price includes the language course, supervision, the extensive leisure programme, transfers and accommodation with full board. A cultural summer in Tuscany awaits our students.
Price examples:
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1 week of Italian: 1099 £
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2 weeks of Italian: 1849 £
Advice? ➤ 0203 - 966-13-09
3 reasons
3 strong reasons for a language programme in Florence:
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The old town instead of school corridors:
After lessons, you continue your day right among the cathedral, piazzas and Italian cafés. -
Shopping in Italian:
From small boutiques to the famous Via Tornabuoni – the Italian lifestyle is simply part of everyday life here. -
Experience Italy, not just learn it:
Getting a gelato, strolling through the old town and having your first conversations in Italian – Florence works even without a textbook.
Character of the language programme:
Florence is ideal for teenagers who want to learn Italian in the heart of authentic Italian city life. Historic squares, fashion, cafés and the lively streets make the city one of Italy’s most exciting destinations for a language programme.
Florence
Florence: Learn Italian among fashion, historic streets and dolce vita
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Art, shopping and Italian life:
Florence is beautiful! Between historic squares, small cafés and narrow streets, you can experience authentic Italian city life in the heart of Tuscany. -
Shopping and Italian trends:
The city offers endless shopping opportunities with its many boutiques, shoe shops, cafés and small markets. The best fashion stores can be found on Via Tornabuoni. -
Famous sights in the heart of the city:
In Piazza della Signoria, you can admire Michelangelo’s famous David. Those who climb the many steps to the dome of the cathedral are rewarded with a breathtaking view over the whole of Florence.
Lessons
Learn Italian in Florence
Lessons take place in the heart of Florence, close to the famous Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral. Classes are conducted entirely in Italian, leading to rapid learning progress.
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Building:
Lessons are held in a quiet, listed school building, one of the most beautiful historic townhouses in the city. -
Surroundings:
Numerous shops, excellent restaurants and inviting cafés are located nearby, and all major sights of the old town can be reached on foot. -
Accreditations:
The language school is recognised by Region Tuscany – Certiquality and CSN, is a member of ECL and EduItalia, and is also certified according to the UNI EN ISO 9001:2008 no. 15180 standard.
LISA! Language Programmes is the organiser of the student language programmes in Florence.
Further information about language courses, dates and prices is available.
Language courses
Learn Italian in Florence
Our Italian language course in Florence is suitable for children and teenagers aged 14 to 17.
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Main Course (Ages 14–17):
20 group lessons of 45 minutes each per week. -
Class size:
An average of 12 participants per group. -
Course start dates 2026:
29 June; 6 July; 13 July; 20 July; 27 July; 3 August; 10 August; 17 August.
The teaching groups are organised according to age. Friends and siblings travelling together can be placed in the same language course if they have a similar language level. All language levels are available.
The Extensive LISA! Leisure Programme
Our comprehensive leisure programme is an integral part of every student language programme and is already included in the course price. It makes a significant contribution to learning success. In Florence, the programme includes four afternoon activities and one full-day excursion per week (for a two-week stay).
First, we discover the city on a guided tour, visit magnificently decorated churches, stroll through the Boboli Gardens and admire Michelangelo’s famous sculpture of David. We also take an excursion to the world-famous Uffizi Gallery. After Italian lessons, we organise film afternoons featuring, for example, films by Rossellini or Fellini. You can be inspired and even produce your own films! First, you write scripts in Italian and then film your own productions. Together, we travel to places such as the medieval city of Siena, visit Pisa and its Leaning Tower, or head to Viareggio for a day at the beach. We also play volleyball and football, have swimming competitions in the pool, organise picnics and celebrate with a big party at the school.
| Category | Activity |
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| Culture | City tour of Florence, visit to the Boboli Gardens, various monuments and churches |
| Film | Film afternoons featuring films by directors such as Rossellini or Fellini |
| Party | School party |
| Community | Themed afternoons, for example treasure hunts and scavenger hunts; hiking in the surrounding area; picnics |
| Sports | Football, volleyball |
| Weekend Programme | Weekend excursions, for example to Siena, Lucca, Pisa or Viareggio |
Additional Optional Leisure Activities (subject to an extra charge):
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Visit to the swimming pool
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Going out for ice cream or pizza
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An evening at a disco
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Excursion to an outlet shopping centre
Accommodation
Accommodation during the language programme
During the language programme, our students stay with a friendly Italian-speaking host family.
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Host family:
Twin or triple rooms, with towels and bed linen provided. -
Meals:
Breakfast and dinner are included. Packed lunches are provided on excursions, and from Monday to Friday students have lunch in a restaurant. -
Journey to school:
Approximately 30 minutes on foot or 15 minutes by public transport.
Allergies and special dietary requirements can be accommodated well within the Mediterranean cuisine.
Supervision
Supervision in Florence
All of our student language programmes are supervised programmes.
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Supervision by teachers and host families
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Leisure programme organised with the school team
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Periods without supervision are possible, for example during agreed free time
Our student language programmes in Florence are supervised. We are happy to provide parents with detailed information about the exact arrangements.
100% safety
Safety for Students in Florence
The student language programme in Florence takes place in a safe and well-organised environment.
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We are parents ourselves:
For more than 30 years, LISA! Language Programmes has organised student language programmes and understands the expectations that parents have regarding supervision, organisation and reliability. -
Established trust:
For many years, parents have entrusted their children to LISA! Language Programmes. We supervise them with great care. -
Safe environment:
The school and accommodation are well organised, and students benefit from clear structures and reliable support throughout their stay.
Please note that there are periods during which your children are unsupervised and are free to move around independently.
Language Travel Expert Elke Greim:
LISA! Language Programmes has been owner-managed since its foundation in 1992 and has more than 30 years of experience in organising language travel programmes.
"I recommend Florence to parents who would like to pass on their love of Italy to their children and are looking for an Italian language programme that combines authentic Italian city life, culture and language learning. Florence is lively, inspiring and, for many students, one of Italy’s most fascinating destinations."
Yours,
Elke Greim
LISA! Language Programmes
Booking
Booking time: 2 minutes
Book the Florence language programme conveniently with Elke Greim:
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by email: team@lisa-travel.co.uk
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by telephone: (0203 - 966-13-09)
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or by clicking on the desired price in the price table
A pre-filled online form will open.
Arrival
Getting there:
We are happy to book an affordable flight ticket to Florence for your child. Please note that the flight takes place without accompaniment.
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Arrival and departure:
Arrival on Sundays between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
Departure on Saturdays between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. -
Return transfer:
Florence airport/railway station – host family. -
Airport transfer/transfer from the railway station:
Included in the course price.
Students are warmly welcomed by our friendly school team at the airport or railway station in Florence and taken to their host family. Please note that check-out from the host family accommodation must take place by approximately 11:00 a.m. on the day of departure.
I am here, mum!
Arrival in Florence
At the airport or railway station in Florence, our children and teenagers are personally met and accompanied directly to their accommodation. At this moment, parents know: their child has arrived safely.
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Personal pick-up directly in the arrivals area
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No independent onward journey after arrival
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Direct accompaniment to the accommodation
The pick-up has been carried out routinely and reliably for more than 30 years – from the airport directly into safe supervision. The journey to Florence is straightforward and uncomplicated.
FAQ
Customer Questions and Answers (FAQ)
By when should I book Florence for my child?
Please book as early as possible. Our most popular course dates are often fully booked as early as January for the Easter and summer holidays. Ideally, you should book your junior language trip in December for the following Easter or summer break. That said, at some destinations we can still accommodate last-minute bookings. In these cases, however, the main limitation is usually the flight. The later you book, the more expensive airline tickets tend to be. Please give us a call and let our team advise you in detail.
How much free time will my child have?
During a language programme in Florence, children have periods of free time that they may organise themselves. Please note that there are times when your children are unsupervised.
How much does a language trip to Florence cost?
A two-week language trip with 20 Italian lessons per week and accommodation with full board costs 1849 £. The extensive leisure programme, airport transfer, language course and accommodation are included in the course price.
Can I be in the same class as my friend, boyfriend, girlfriend, brother or sister?
Placement is based on Italian language level as well as age. Normally, it is always possible for students travelling together to be placed in the same class.
Can my child manage the journey to school?
Several children usually stay with the same host family. This has the advantage that the journey to school can often be made together. The school can be reached from the host families either on foot or by bus.
Is there a placement test at the beginning of the language trip?
Yes, a placement assessment takes place in advance. The students are then placed in the appropriate language level.
When does payment have to be made?
Upon conclusion of the contract (after receiving the travel confirmation and the security certificate), a deposit of 20% of the travel price is due, with a minimum amount of £200, plus any insurance premiums. The remaining balance of the travel price must be paid 28 days before departure. Parents will find all relevant information on the invoice.
Travel ideas
Language Travel Ideas
Parents who now feel inspired to book a language trip to Italy themselves will find many other suitable programmes for children, teenagers and adults at LISA! Language Programmes.
As an alternative to a student language programme in Florence, we recommend our student language programmes in Italy, for example in Trieste or Salerno.
Teenagers who are already 16 years old, travel independently and feel too old for a supervised language programme are welcome to take part in an adult language course in Italy, for example in Sanremo or Milan.
Detailed general information about language programmes can be found on our homepage.
