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Learning Italian in Florence - Italian language school in Florence

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

School Description

Welcome to Florence, the capital of Renaissance; it is a monumental city with a wide cultural offer: museums, parks, art galleries, ... Famous for its vivid nightlife, combines modern theatres with pubs, sharing the streets with old style bars with the reminiscences and charm of old italian style. The hospitality and warm character of its people will make it easy for you to make new friends. We are waiting for you to share this marvelous experience.

Chiara Poggi,
Head of Studies, Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Florence

Florence - home of classical Italian and of the Renaissance, is situated in the heart of Tuscany. It is the centre of a magnificent history and culture, examples of which adorn the city even today. It was here that artists such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci lived and worked, as did poets such as Dante and Boccaccio. As a cultural heritage from these times, Florence possesses a wealth of monuments and works of art, which make every stay in the city an unforgettable experience

Our Guarantees:

• We respond to your questions and bookings within 24 hours on working days.
• A maximum of 12 students per group for all group language courses.
• You can always extend your course during your stay without any extra administrative costs.
• We guarantee that all students who have studied for 3 consecutive months (12 weeks) in our school will be able to apply for the DILI intermediate exam of the Accademia Italiana di Lingua. They will be able to apply for the DALI advanced exam after 6 months of consecutive studies.
• Our school is certfied for security standards and for access for the disabled.
• Students are insured against any injury they may experience inside the school building, during the activities organised by the school and during their way to school.
• Our school can provide general medical and dental assistance with English-speaking doctors.

Why Us?

• Founded in 1977, we have years of experience and specialise in teaching Italian in Italy
• School located in the city center
• Officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education
• Our Italian School in Florence has obtained the International quality assurance Certificate ISO 9001:2000, as a quality school of Italian language for foreigners, and has regular inspections to ensure that high standards are maintained.
• Free Internet access for our students.
• Equipped for handicapped students
• Friendly and helpful staff that give personal attention to each student
• Professional and young teachers all of whom have studied at the University level and who have been specially trained in teaching Italian to foreigners
• Italian at every level, all year round
• Small study groups
• After 1, 3 or 6 months the AIL-exam "Firenze" (Accademia Italiana di Lingua) DELI A2/DILI B1/DILC B1/DILI B2/DALI C1/DALC C1 can be taken.
• A whole range of activities offered for students to gain insight into the Italian culture
• Variety of students from over 50 countries study at our Scuola Leonardo da Vinci school.

School building / location

The Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is situated in a beautiful historical palazzo with a magnificent view of the Cathedral. Located in the heart of downtown Florence, you may reach the most famous sights in a few minutes' walk.

Our school in Florence occupies an entire 3 floor building and has 18 spacious and luminous classrooms. The ground floor is dedicated to the recreational area where you can read the newspapers, have a coffee with your fellow students or do your homework. At the first floor you can find the classrooms, the secretary office, the multimedia classroom and the free internet point.

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School and Students Services

• The school secretary is at the service of students for every information. The students can see the secretary whenever they need some extra help.
• On your first course day, you receive a Scuola Leonardo da Vinci student card with which you receive discounts in various museums, restaurants, discos, internet cafés, sports facilities, etc.
• We offer a pick-up service from train stations and airports. You only need to inform us one week in advance of your arrival time and place (and flight or train number).
• Help and advice in case of illness.
• Common room where you can meet with your fellow students.
• Free Internet access.
• Public telephone and Email facilities.
• Free receipt of faxes and emails. Faxes can also be sent from the school for a fee.
  
  

School Memberships

• AIL - Accademia Italiana di Lingua (Diplomas «Firenze»)
• ASILS - Association of language schools of Italian as a foreign language
• ELITE - European Federation of Associations for Teaching Mother Tongues
• FIYTO - Federation of International Youth Travel Orgaisations
• ALTO - Association of Language Travel Organisations

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Learning Italian in Florence - Italian language school in Florence