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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 :
 Accademia Europea di Firenze :: Italian Language School in Florence
Via Roma 4 - 50123 - Florence - Italy
Ph. + 39 055 21 15 99 | Fax + 39 055 239 99 94
Email: Fill the contact form
Official Website: www.italianlanguageflorence.com
To study in Florence, Italy is to learn Italian in the city of the arts.
Accademia Europea di Firenze is an Italian language school that participates actively in the city's varied cultural activities, creating an atmosphere of spontaneous and pleasant interaction between Italian and foreign residents. Perfect for people who want to learn Italian.
Our school offers Italian language, arts, music and culture courses.
>> Visit the Accademia Official website for more information on their courses |
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 Via Martelli, 4
50129 Firenze - Italia
Ph: +39 055 265 4510
fax: +39 055 272 8390
Email: info@istitutoitaliano.it
Official Website: www.istitutoitaliano.it
The Istituto Italiano is the ideal reference point for those who want to start or continue studying the Italian language and culture. The Institute, which is open all year, is well known for its competent, enthusiastic and highly qualified teaching staff, for its modern, multimedia teaching materials, for the wide range of courses offered, for its efficient organization, for the friendly atmosphere and for the many extracurricular activities that are available on a daily basis and free of charge.
It is precisely these cultural, social and recreational activities that bring the students into close contact with Italian life. The school, a place to study, becomes the place to live the Italian experience, and thus the ideal setting for achieving excellent linguistic results.
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 Accademia del Giglio, Language School Florence
Via Ghibellina, 116 :: 50122 Firenze
Ph. & Fax +39 055 230 2467
E-mail: info@adg.it
Skype: ""adgskype"
Official Website: www.adg.it
Accademia del Giglio is a private school in Florence which is specifically aimed at helping international students to gain proficiency in Italian language, Art and Art History and understand the many aspects of Italian culture.
Our courses in Italian and Art techniques (drawing and painting) are open all year round.
At Accademia del Giglio every effort is made to satisfy the student's needs and provide enjoyable lessons in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
Visit the official web site for more information on their courses! |
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 Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence - Italian Language and Culture Courses
Via S. Spirito, 14 - Firenze - Italy
Ph. +39 055 239 8274
Fax +39 055 264 6623/287 148
Email: info@centrofiorenza.com
Official Website: www.centrofiorenza.com
The medium size of the school, 120/130 students during the peak months and classes limited to 12 students, permits our teaching staff a personalized control of each student and offers the possibility, even to beginning students, to reach, in a short time, that necessary mastery of the language to face all the situations of daily-life.
One of the school's main characteristics, which is much appreciated by our students, is its friendly atmosphere that is established right from the first day with a "welcome party" for students, teachers and management staff.
Students at CENTRO FIORENZA do not feel like "foreign tourists", but rather part of a lively international family.
Visit the official web site for more information on their courses! |
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 Michelangelo Institute
Via Ghibellina 88
Firenze - Italy
Phone: +39 055 240975
Fax: +39 055 240997
Email: Fill the Form
Official Website: www.michelangelo-edu.it
A city of great historic cultural and artistic tradition, Florence offers the best opportunity one may expect from a period abroad to learn the language in Italy.
In order to start to learn or to improve Italian in Italy, Florence is the best choice: the purity of the language, the liveliness and authenticity of everyday life, the charm of its inhabitants, the great number of museums and monuments and its special position in Tuscany, in the centre of Italy, are some of the reasons that make Florence the best choice to spend the time set aside for this programme: to learn Italian.
The teaching of the Italian Language is the main activity of the school organising, all year round intensive programmes for different types of learning needs.
Besides this programme, and as its necessary complement, the Michelangelo school wants participants to learn about Italian culture, art and customs.
Visit the official web site for more information on their courses! |
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 Via Vecchietti, 1 - 50123 Florence (FI) - Italy
Ph. +39 055 216 110 - Fax +39 055 288 671
Email: info@davidschool.com
Official Website: www.davidschool.com
The Istituto Il David is a school specialized in teaching the Italian language and culture to foreign learners.
The school, which owes its name to Michelangelo's famous sculpture, is located in Florence and it is open all year round.
It was set up in 1983 and it is one of the first Italian language schools in Italy. Our vast experience in the field of language teaching guarantees our students both good results and a pleasant stay in Florence.
A strong point of our school is its friendly and relaxed atmosphere. This helps our students feeling at home during their whole stay in Florence and gives them the chance to get to know people and places. Learning Italian not only means acquiring the mere ability to talk and understand the language but also "to live" it, that is, getting to know the country and its people, thus actively participating in the Italian life. An Italian language course at the Istituto Il David broadens our students' horizons; it is an unforgettable experience in a city boasting an ancient artistic and cultural history.
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 Istituto Europeo
Via del Parione, 1
(Tornabuoni) - 50123 Firenze
Ph. +39 055 238 1071
Ph. +39 055 217 403
Fax: +39 055 289 145
E-mail: info@istitutoeuropeo.it
Official Website: www.istitutoeuropeo.it
Office hours: Monday - Friday
8:30 am - 1:30 pm CET / 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm CET
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!.
Visit the official web site for more information on their courses! |
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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
Official 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.
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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.
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Via Gino Capponi,4 (Santissima Annunziata)
50121 - FIRENZE
Ph. +39 055 247 8981
Fax +39 055 2264682
Email: info@dantealighieri.it :: segreteria@dantealighieri.it
Website: www.dantealighieri.it
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.
Visit the official web site for more information on their courses!
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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
Email: info@abcschool.com
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.
For further information please visit: www.abcschool.com
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Istituto Lorenzo dé Medici
Via Faenza, 43 - 50123 Firenze, Italia
Ph: +39 055 283142
Phone: +39 055 287203
Phone: +39 055 287360
Fax: +39 055 289514
Fax: +39 055 2398920
Email: Fill the Form
Official Website: www.lorenzodemedici.it
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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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!!
On their website you can also order your products online! |
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