Language studies abroad : Adults : Italian : Italy : Florence : Linguaviva
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Located in a quiet street, right by the central station and a few minutes from the historic centre of the city, our Italian language school in Florence occupies a three-storey building dating from the 19th century. Offering optimal conditions for learning Italian, the Linguaviva school has 17 comfortable, air conditioned classrooms equipped with audio and video material. The language school also offers free Internet access. For relaxing during breaks or after your Italian lessons, you can enjoy the school’s garden, unless you would prefer to head for the centre of Florence, which is just a few minutes’ walk away.
Located in a quiet street, right by the central station and a few minutes from the historic centre of the city, our Italian language school in Florence occupies a three-storey building dating from the 19th century. Offering optimal conditions for learning Italian, the Linguaviva school has 17 comfortable, air conditioned classrooms equipped with audio and video material. The language school also offers free Internet access. For relaxing during breaks or after your Italian lessons, you can enjoy the school’s garden, unless you would prefer to head for the centre of Florence, which is just a few minutes’ walk away.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: Beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 12 students
Minimum age: 16 years
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 or 13:30-17:00

Combined course
Lessons: 20+10 of 50 minutes
(20 general + 10 one-to-one)
Course duration: 2 to 4 weeks
Daily schedule: 09:00-12:30 + 13:30-15:00
Details: cf. standard course

Accommodation

Host family
This is the ideal option for those who want to experience the Italian way of life and improve their Italian in a friendly atmosphere. All types of families offer accommodation about 15 minutes by bus from the school. Whether you stay in a large family or with just one person, you will have your own single room (double only if you are traveling with another student) and can choose between half-board or breakfast only.

Shared apartments
Our partner school in Florence also offers accommodation in apartments, shared with other students, about 15 minutes' walk from the school itself. You can choose either to have your own room, or to share if you are traveling with a friend. The apartments each have three bedrooms or more and are fully equipped: a kitchen where you can make your own meals and a bathroom (towels and sheets are provided) are shared. This accommodation option is ideal for meeting international students and sharing with them the unique experience of learning Italian in the heart of one of Italy's most beautiful cities.
On request, our partner school also offers accommodation in private apartments (1 or 2 people).

Contact us to find out the prices of other accommodation options proposed.
Host family
This is the ideal option for those who want to experience the Italian way of life and improve their Italian in a friendly atmosphere. All types of families offer accommodation about 15 minutes by bus from the school. Whether you stay in a large family or with just one person, you will have your own single room (double only if you are traveling with another student) and can choose between half-board or breakfast only.

Shared apartments
Our partner school in Florence also offers accommodation in apartments, shared with other students, about 15 minutes' walk from the school itself. You can choose either to have your own room, or to share if you are traveling with a friend. The apartments each have three bedrooms or more and are fully equipped: a kitchen where you can make your own meals and a bathroom (towels and sheets are provided) are shared. This accommodation option is ideal for meeting international students and sharing with them the unique experience of learning Italian in the heart of one of Italy's most beautiful cities.
On request, our partner school also offers accommodation in private apartments (1 or 2 people).

Contact us to find out the prices of other accommodation options proposed.

Leisure

The European capital of art, Florence is a city whose rich past invites you to explore its streets. The city is a museum in itself, an incarnation of the Renaissance offering you an unforgettable display between its unique museums, magnificent architecture and Tuscan scenery. Within a limited perimeter, you will come face to face with history: the Piazza della Signoria dotted with towers, the Duomo and the works of art of the Uffizi Gallery are all located on the same bank of the Arno. Add to this Florence's wine making and gastronomy: Tuscan wines, freshly made pasta, sauces with incomparable flavour... Welcome to Tuscany!
The European capital of art, Florence is a city whose rich past invites you to explore its streets. The city is a museum in itself, an incarnation of the Renaissance offering you an unforgettable display between its unique museums, magnificent architecture and Tuscan scenery. Within a limited perimeter, you will come face to face with history: the Piazza della Signoria dotted with towers, the Duomo and the works of art of the Uffizi Gallery are all located on the same bank of the Arno. Add to this Florence's wine making and gastronomy: Tuscan wines, freshly made pasta, sauces with incomparable flavour... Welcome to Tuscany!

At a glance

/ in summary...

Number of inhabitants
420,000
School size
M
Number of classrooms
17
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation
Host family, shared apartments
Italian exams
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Number of inhabitants
420,000
School size
M
Number of classrooms
17
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16 years
Accommodation
Host family, shared apartments
Italian exams
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Location of the language school Linguaviva

Quality marks

/ language school Linguaviva

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Key points

  • City with an exceptional artistic heritage
  • Cosmopolitan and friendly language school
  • Italian course combined with cooking lessons
  • Wide choice of accommodation
  • City with an exceptional artistic heritage
  • Cosmopolitan and friendly language school
  • Italian course combined with cooking lessons
  • Wide choice of accommodation

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in EUR

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Starting dates Beginner: 05.01  / 02.02  / 02.03  / 30.03  / 27.04  / 25.05  / 22.06  / 06.07  / 03.08  / 31.08  / 28.09  / 26.10  / 23.11 .2009
Bank holidays: 06.01 / 13.04 / 01.05 / 02.06 / 24.06 / 08.12 .2009
School holidays: 13.12.2008 - 04.01.2009
19.12.2009 - 03.01.2010

Included in price:

  • Language course
  • Host family or shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/single room/no meals
Standard course A B
2 weeks 960 750
3 weeks 1325 1025
4 weeks 1700 1320
6 weeks 2530 1950
8 weeks 3360 2580
12 weeks 4840 3660
16 weeks 6440 4860
24 weeks 9400 7020
Extra week (24+) 390 290
Combined course 20+10 A B
2 weeks 1800 1590
3 weeks 2585 2285
4 weeks 3380 3000
Options/Extras
Course material (varies according to level and duration of course) 30
One-to-one course (20 lessons/week) 840
One-to-one course (30 lessons/week) 1260
Accommodation deposit 100
Extra night A 35
Extra night B 20
Airport pick-up 50
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +540/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals -210/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast -150/w.
Host family/double room/half board -110/w.
Host family/double room/breakfast -270/w.
Shared apartment/double room/no meals -80/w.
High season
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