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ITALIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOLS in FLORENCE
Do you know the difference between 'caffé macchiato', 'caffé corretto' and 'cappuccino'? Can you hardly distinguish between 'pastafrolla', 'pastasciutta'or 'pasta al pesto'? Do you have problems when ordering a 'birra alla spina' (draught beer)?..Don't you know how to introduce yourself to an Italian boy/girl?...You badly need a course of Italian!
Here are the best schools where you can improve your language skills...and the quality of your life in Florence!!
LANGUAGE SCHOOLS IN FLORENCE, ITALY :
Piazza delle Pallottole n.1 (Duomo) - 50122 Firenze.
Ph: +39-055-2381071 - Fax: +39-055-289145.
The ISTITUTO EUROPEO, located in the heart of Florence, adjacent to the Duomo (Cathedral), for several years has specialized in teaching Italian language, art, music and culture to foreign students. The institute is not only a language school, but an active cultural center that offers its students the opportunity to learn about Italian history, art, literature, music, as well as food, wine, and places; all of the aspects of an ancient and modern civilization.
For culinary and wine enthusiasts, the Institute offers the opportunity to discover the best restaurants, cellars, and vineyards in and around Florence, especially in the exclusive area of Chianti.
A Music Department and a Department Of Fine Arts have been created to allow students to deepen their knowledge of art and music. Find out more in their multilingual website!. |
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Italian Language School in Florence "Leonardo da Vinci"
V. Bufalini 3, 50122
Ph. +39 055 261181
Fax.+39 055 294820
E-Mail:florence@scuolaleonardo.com Website: www.scuolaleonardo.com
The SCUOLA LEONARDO DA VINCI, officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education, was founded in Florence in 1977 and it's currently located in the historical centers of Florence, Rome, Siena and Milan.
We are specialized in teaching Italian to foreigners in Italy, with an experience of 30 years. Variety of students from over 50 countries come to study abroad in our Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Italian language schools.
The Italian language school in Florence "Scuola Leonardo da Vinci" is situated in a beautiful historical building with a magnificent view on the Florence Cathedral "Duomo". Thanks to its position in the heart of Florentine downtown, you can reach the most famous sights in a few minutes walk from the school.
We offer a wide range of Italian language courses at all levels, all year around like:
- italian language standard course, intensive & mini-group courses,
- italian courses for workers and specialised professional courses,
- long term courses (12 / 24 / 36 / 48 weeks) and individual tuition,
- art courses (drawing & painting, fashion & design)
- cultural courses (art history / cooking / italian wine) and music
courses.
Moreover we offer an intensive training course for Italian teachers recognized from Socrates for Comenius / Grundtvig III Funds.
Our Teaching method takes full account of modern didactics and is oriented towards the "Foreign Language Concept of the Council of Europe" and the "Guidelines of the Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL)". The Leonardo da Vinci italian school teachs according to the Comunicative Approach: from the first day on, at all levels, only Italian will be spoken.
More information to learn Italian in Florence: www.scuolaleonardo.com |
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Via Fiume 17 50123
Firenze Italia
Ph. +39 055 280 016
Fax.+39 055 283 667
E-Mail:info@linguaviva.it
Website: www.linguaviva.it
In 30 years Linguaviva group has gained an international reputation for academic excellence and the highest levels of personal attention.
Our extensive range of Italian Courses has been designed to ensure that the specific needs of each individual are met: Italian, vocational programmes in fine arts and design, culinary arts programme, Italian for business, internship experience.
Effective and quality language learning, modern teaching approach, high quality and enthusiasm of our professional teachers, excellent accommodation and the overall care and services provided for our students are the keys to our commitment and success.
In Italy we offer the possibility to experience our Programmes in:
Florence and Milan throughout the year
Siracusa –Sicily from May to October
Lignano, summer Programme for juniors, located on the Adriatic sea.
Linguaviva in Florence offers international students the opportunity to study Italian in a friendly and thoroughly enjoyable atmosphere.
::.. Key Features ..::
- Centrally located in a quiet street next the main railway station
- 17 comfortable, well-equipped and air-conditioned classrooms provided with audio e video equipment
- Small garden
- Free internet access
- Japanese tutor available for special care and tutoring for Japanese students
- Excellent social activities programme
- High-quality homestay accommodation
- Accommodation within walking distance of the school
- Reliability and quality guarantee: Authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education
- International quality assurance ISO 9001: 2000 for high standards in the quality management scheme.
- Member of ASILS, the professional Association of Schools of Italian |
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Via Luigi Lanzi 12
50134 Firenze
Italy
Tel. +39- 055-48.97.00
Fax. +39-055-462.88.73
E-mail: eli@pixel-online.net
http://www.italiancoursesflorence.com
Pixel School is based in Florence.
The School was awarded the UNI EN ISO 9001:2000 quality certificate (certificate n° SQ 41823). Pixel is also accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education and by the Tuscany County Council.
Pixel specialises in organising individual customised Italian language courses for foreigners. The courses are highly personalised and flexible, responding to the specific needs of the student or of small groups of students in terms of the training contents and time.
The dates and duration of the course are established by the student, according to the time available and the level of language skills which he/she intends to achieve.
The contents of the course organised by Pixel are entirely personalised: when enrolling the student specifies the type of language skills that he/she intends to acquire as well as his/her area of interest and is presented with a tailor-made programme which responds totally to his/her language learning objectives.
Example of courses: Basic Communication in Italian; Italian language for business; Italian language for marketing; Italian language for tourism management; Italian language for travelling in Italy; Italian language for art; Italian language for fashion, etc.
For further information please visit: http://www.italiancoursesflorence.com |
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Via Gino Capponi,4 (Santissima Annunziata)
50121 - FIRENZE
Ph. +39 055 247 8981
Fax +39 055 2264682.
The Dante Alighieri Society is the oldest Italian Association to teach the Italian Language to foreign students.
The school is located in the heart of the city. The centre is most prestigious, both for its antiquity (XV century), as well as for the beauty and value of the frescoes in its cloister (it's the aim of many art-lovers to visit it!). The surroundings are quite special and unusual; both the great hall, where concerts and cultural meetings are held, and the cloister, with its discreet light and coolness, welcome the students involving them in an atmosphere of times gone by.
Group Courses - Individual courses - Special Courses on Italian Culture - Specialization Courses for teachers of Italian Language abroad - Preparatory Courses for PLIDA Exams - Intensive Courses for managers - Commercial Italian - History of Italian Art - Courses of Italian Cuisine. |
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Centro ABC - School in Florence
Via dei Rustici 7 50122 Firenze, Florence Italia
Ph: +39 055 212 001
Fax: +39 055 212 112
Website: www.abcschool.com
ABC school has been offering students from all over the world the opportunity to study the Italian language in Florence since 1982.
ABC school offers to their own students the avalaibility of partecipating at language, art and cultural courses:
In the very center of the town near the Uffizi Gallery and the Old Bridge a Wide choice in Italian language courses.
- Italian language courses at any level.
- Professional courses.
- Art and cultural courses.
- Friendly and international atmosphere.
- Wide choice of after class activities.
- Student lounge.
- Free Internet access.
- Qualified teachers.
- Small classes (Max 7-10).
- High-quality accommodation, located at a walking distance from the school.
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Via Faenza n. 43, 50123 Firenze
Ph. +39 055 287360 Fax. +39 055 2398920
Lorenzo de’ Medici - 30 years of International Education.
Founded in 1973, the school was one of the very first in Florence to specialize in the teaching of Italian as a foreign language. Situated right in the historic centre and housed in a former convent dating back to the medieval period (the adjacent thirteenth century church of San Jacopo Corbolini is integrated into the school complex) the LdM provides a wide range of modern conveniences such as a cafeteria, air-conditioning, reading/computer rooms and an attractive courtyard garden.
The school guarantees a high quality in teaching and in the services provided: we are authorized by the MINISTRY OF PUBLIC EDUCATION (decree 2-12-89) and we are members of the following associations and federations: ASILS, FEDE, FIYTO, EAIE, ALTO, ELIA.
In affiliation with The Art Institute of Florence, we offer a wide range of Studio Art courses at all levels including Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, Sculpture, Printmaking, Photography, Graphics and Fine Art Restoration.
Visit our web site for more information on our courses!
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Via dei Pilastri, 51 - Florence 50121 Italy
Tel/Fax : (+39) 055 2001207 - Cell : (+39) 339 8724363
Spirito Italiano is a small Italian language school in
Florence.
Communicative teaching methods are adapted to the wish and capacity of students.
Learn Italian in a friendly atmosphere at a good price!
Visit our web site for more information on our courses!
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According to a research (year 2006) of AltroConsumo, supermarkets in Florence - thanx to a real competition - are the cheapest of Italy...but...you have to choose the right ones..!
The cheapest in town are: COOP and ESSELUNGA (but consider that prices differ from shop to shop, even if they belong to the same chains!!)
Have a nice shopping guys and girls!!
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