Italian school in Florence: Eurocentres
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Information 2010
Information 2011
School
Our partner school is the oldest language school recognised by the State in Florence. It is housed in a 17th century Renaissance-style building, in the very heart of the old town, close to the Ponte Vecchio and only a stone's throw away from the Piazza dei Pitti. Surrounded by restaurants and bars, and located in a typical district, the historic building of the school, renovated in 1992, has 11 well-equipped classrooms, a multimedia learning centre, a student lounge with a drinks vending machine and a WiFi connection. The school also has a nice balcony where students can relax under the sun which projects a distinctive light that one only sees in Tuscany.
Our partner school is the oldest language school recognised by the State in Florence. It is housed in a 17th century Renaissance-style building, in the very heart of the old town, close to the Ponte Vecchio and only a stone's throw away from the Piazza dei Pitti. Surrounded by restaurants and bars, and located in a typical district, the historic building of the school, renovated in 1992, has 11 well-equipped classrooms, a multimedia learning centre, a student lounge with a drinks vending machine and a WiFi connection. The school also has a nice balcony where students can relax under the sun which projects a distinctive light that one only sees in Tuscany.
Information
Courses
Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:50
Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:50 + 14:10-16:30 (2 lessons/week)
Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:50
Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 14 people
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:50 + 14:10-16:30 (2 lessons/week)
Accommodation
Host family
It is possible to stay with a host family in a single room with half board provided. All of the families are carefully selected by the school. However, very few of them live in the historic centre and you will need to allow for 20-30 minutes by bus to get to the school.
Residence (from 18 years)
It is also possible to stay in a residence, in a single room, only 2 minutes away from the school. The residence is located in a renovated Renaissance building and has a large kitchen which students share as well as Internet access (paying). Each bedroom has a private bathroom, air-conditioning, a fridge and bedlinen and bath towels are changed once per week. In addition, a cleaning service is offered twice a week.
It is possible to stay with a host family in a single room with half board provided. All of the families are carefully selected by the school. However, very few of them live in the historic centre and you will need to allow for 20-30 minutes by bus to get to the school.
Residence (from 18 years)
It is also possible to stay in a residence, in a single room, only 2 minutes away from the school. The residence is located in a renovated Renaissance building and has a large kitchen which students share as well as Internet access (paying). Each bedroom has a private bathroom, air-conditioning, a fridge and bedlinen and bath towels are changed once per week. In addition, a cleaning service is offered twice a week.
Host family
It is possible to stay with a host family in a single room with half board provided. All of the families are carefully selected by the school. However, very few of them live in the historic centre and you will need to allow for 20-30 minutes by bus to get to the school.
Residence (from 18 years)
It is also possible to stay in a residence, in a single room, only 2 minutes away from the school. The residence is located in a renovated Renaissance building and has a large kitchen which students share as well as Internet access (paying). Each bedroom has a private bathroom, air-conditioning, a fridge and bedlinen and bath towels are changed once per week. In addition, a cleaning service is offered twice a week.
It is possible to stay with a host family in a single room with half board provided. All of the families are carefully selected by the school. However, very few of them live in the historic centre and you will need to allow for 20-30 minutes by bus to get to the school.
Residence (from 18 years)
It is also possible to stay in a residence, in a single room, only 2 minutes away from the school. The residence is located in a renovated Renaissance building and has a large kitchen which students share as well as Internet access (paying). Each bedroom has a private bathroom, air-conditioning, a fridge and bedlinen and bath towels are changed once per week. In addition, a cleaning service is offered twice a week.
Leisure
The school offers a range of activities, including drawing and painting courses, cooking courses, conferences, parties, film screenings and outdoor picnics. Excursions to the Cinque Terre coastline, Sienna, Pisa, Lucca, Assisi or San Gimignano are also available. You can see Florence by visiting museums or discover it as the birthplace of the Italian art de vivre. This city is an excellent place to live life to the full, whether it be in its bars and clubs, its little restaurants and cafés, or by taking an excursion to the Fiesole hills.
The school offers a range of activities, including drawing and painting courses, cooking courses, conferences, parties, film screenings and outdoor picnics. Excursions to the Cinque Terre coastline, Sienna, Pisa, Lucca, Assisi or San Gimignano are also available. You can see Florence by visiting museums or discover it as the birthplace of the Italian art de vivre. This city is an excellent place to live life to the full, whether it be in its bars and clubs, its little restaurants and cafés, or by taking an excursion to the Fiesole hills.
At a glance
/ in summary...
| Number of inhabitants | 250'000 |
| School size | M |
| Levels | Beginner to advanced |
| Minimum age | 16 years |
| Accommodation | Host family / Residence |
| Number of inhabitants | 250'000 |
| School size | M |
| Levels | Beginner to advanced |
| Minimum age | 16 years |
| Accommodation | Host family / Residence |
Location of the language school Eurocentres
Quality marks
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WiFi is free.
Key points
- Birthplace of the Renaissance, excellent environment for living the Italian language
- Magnificent building
- Intensive courses combined with culture courses
- Experienced and professional school with a very good reputation
- Birthplace of the Renaissance, excellent environment for living the Italian language
- Magnificent building
- Intensive courses combined with culture courses
- Experienced and professional school with a very good reputation
Nationality Mix
Dates and Prices
For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.
/ Dates and prices in EUR
(EUR 1 ≈ EUR 0.63) Not-binding exchange rate
Arrival: Saturday or Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Departure: Saturday following course end
| Starting dates Beginner: | 04.01 / 01.02 / 01.03 / 06.04 / 03.05 / 31.05 / 05.07 / 02.08 / 30.08 / 27.09 / 25.10 / 22.11 .2010 |
| Starting dates: | every Monday, all year round |
| Bank holidays: | 06.01 / 04.04 / 05.04 / 01.05 / 02.06 / 24.06 / 15.08 / 01.11 / 08.12 .2010 |
| School holidays: | 21.12.2009 - 03.01.2010 18.12.2010 - 02.01.2011 |
Included in price
- Language course & course material
- Host family or residence
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
| Standard course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 week(s) | 978 | 1258 |
| 3 week(s) | 1417 | 1837 |
| 4 week(s) | 1824 | 2384 |
| 6 week(s) | 2686 | 3526 |
| 8 week(s) | 3396 | 4516 |
| 12 week(s) | 4912 | 6592 |
| 16 week(s) | 6516 | 8756 |
| 24 week(s) | 9556 | 12916 |
| Extra week (24+) | 401 | 541 |
| Intensive course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 week(s) | 1050 | 1330 |
| 3 week(s) | 1525 | 1945 |
| 4 week(s) | 1968 | 2528 |
| 6 week(s) | 2902 | 3742 |
| 8 week(s) | 3684 | 4804 |
| 12 week(s) | 5344 | 7024 |
| 16 week(s) | 7092 | 9332 |
| 24 week(s) | 10372 | 13732 |
| Extra week (24+) | 437 | 577 |
| Options/Extras | |
|---|---|
| One-to-one course (5 lessons/week) | 212 |
| Airport transfer (on arrival) | 65 |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/half board | +250/w. |
| Residence/single room/no meals | +140/w. |
| Low/high season |
|---|
For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.
/ Dates and prices in EUR
(EUR 1 ≈ EUR 0.63) Not-binding exchange rate
Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Departure: Saturday following course end
| Starting dates Beginner: | 03.01 / 31.01 / 28.02 / 28.03 / 26.04 / 23.05 / 27.06 / 25.07 / 22.08 / 19.09 / 17.10 / 14.11 .2011 |
| Starting dates: | every Monday, all year round |
| Starting dates 24 w.: | 03.01 / 31.01 / 28.02 / 28.03 / 26.04 / 23.05 / 27.06 / 25.07 / 22.08 / 19.09 / 17.10 / 14.11 .2011 |
| Bank holidays: | 06.01 / 25.04 / 02.06 / 24.06 / 15.08 / 01.11 / 08.12 .2011 |
| School holidays: | 18.12.2010 - 02.01.2011 24.12.2011 - 08.01.2012 |
Included in price
- Language course & course material
- Host family or residence
- School enrolment fee & certificate
- Documents & travel guide
| Standard course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 week(s) | 1006 | 1276 |
| 3 week(s) | 1454 | 1859 |
| 4 week(s) | 1870 | 2410 |
| 6 week(s) | 2750 | 3560 |
| 8 week(s) | 3470 | 4550 |
| 12 week(s) | 5018 | 6638 |
| 16 week(s) | 6654 | 8814 |
| 24 week(s) | 9758 | 12998 |
| Extra week (24+) | 409 | 544 |
| Intensive course | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 2 week(s) | 1080 | 1350 |
| 3 week(s) | 1565 | 1970 |
| 4 week(s) | 2018 | 2558 |
| 6 week(s) | 2972 | 3782 |
| 8 week(s) | 3766 | 4846 |
| 12 week(s) | 5462 | 7082 |
| 16 week(s) | 7246 | 9406 |
| 24 week(s) | 10598 | 13838 |
| Extra week (24+) | 446 | 581 |
| Options/Extras | |
|---|---|
| One-to-one course (5 lessons/week) | 216 |
| Airport transfer (on arrival) | 65 |
| Other Types of Accommodation | |
|---|---|
| Host family/single room/half board | +255/w. |
| Residence/single room/no meals | +135/w. |
| Low/high season |
|---|
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