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Semi-intensive Italian course in Florence
Price range: 330€ through 550€
Learn Italian in Florence, the artistic heart of Italy
Would you like to learn Italian in Italy while living in one of the most beautiful and culturally rich cities in the world?
Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance and the Italian language, is the perfect destination to combine Italian language learning, art, and Italian lifestyle. The city is compact, safe, and easy to explore on foot or by bicycle, offering an authentic and enjoyable experience.
Florence is also well connected to Rome, Bologna, and Venice, making it an ideal starting point to explore the rest of Italy.
With Studiainitalia, you can take an Italian course in Florence at a fully accredited and renowned school, while enjoying the art, cuisine, and unique atmosphere of Tuscany.
Our Semi-intensive Italian Course in Florence
The semi-intensive Italian courses in Florence start every two weeks and are open to all levels, from beginner to advanced.
This course format is ideal for those who want to progress quickly in Italian while still having free time to enjoy the city, its museums, and its vibrant cultural life.
Course Structure
- 2 lessons per day, Monday to Friday
- Flexible duration: 2 to 48 weeks
- Small groups: 6–10 students
- Lesson duration: 45 minutes each
- Timetable you can choose according to your preferences:
- Grammar course: 9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
- Conversation course: 11:00 – 12:30 p.m.
- Materials included
- Initial level test and final certificate
Students can choose between two options:
- Grammar and vocabulary course: focused on Italian structures, pronunciation, and writing
- Conversation course: based on current topics, communication activities, games, and audiovisual materials (films, music, articles)
Both courses follow a communicative and direct method, encouraging active participation and the practical use of Italian from day one.
What Makes Learning Italian in Florence Special?
The Centro Machiavelli school, founded in 1978, is located in a historic building in the heart of Florence, a few steps from the Ponte Vecchio and the lively Piazza Santo Spirito, a favourite meeting place for locals.
The atmosphere is welcoming and informal, with a team of teachers and staff providing personalised attention to each student.
The school is officially recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education, has ISO quality certification, and is accredited by the Region of Tuscany as a training centre.
Advantages of Studying Italian in Florence
- Over 40 years of experience teaching Italian
- Native teachers with extensive training
- Small classes with individualised attention
- Options for grammar or conversation courses
- Opportunities to combine language study with art, cooking, art history, or jewellery
- School located in the historic centre of Florence
- Family-like, international, and stimulating atmosphere
Course starting dates and details
- Class duration: 45 minutes
- Average class size: 9 students
- Maximum class size: 12 students
- Timetable: Morning or afternoon, depending on the level assigned
- Course materials: Included
- Level test and final certificate: Included
- Location: Via dei Bardi 28
- Other services: Internet access, , social activities, and airport transfer available
| Starting dates 2026 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5, 19 | May | 11, 25 | September | 14, 28 |
| February | 2, 16 | June | 8, 22 | October | 12, 26 |
| March | 2, 16, 30 | July | 6, 20 | November | 9, 23 |
| April | 13, 27 | August | 3, 17, 31 | December | 7 |
| The school will be closed on the following national holidays: Epiphany (06/01), Easter Monday, Italy Liberation Day (25/04), Workers' Day (01/05), Republic Day (02/06), 24/06, Ferragosto (15/08), All Saints (01/11), Immaculate Conception (8/12), Christmas holidays and New Year. | |||||
Activities and Cultural Life in Florence
Learning Italian in Florence means immersing yourself in Italian culture.
The school organises two social and cultural activities per week, all conducted in Italian, allowing students to practice the language outside the classroom and explore the city from an insider’s perspective.
Examples of activities:
- Guided tours of museums and monuments (Uffizi, Accademia, Bargello)
- Wine tastings and Tuscan cuisine
- Seminars on Italian art, history, and culture
- Excursions in Tuscany (Pisa, Siena, Fiesole)
- Dinners and social gatherings in traditional restaurants
- Visits to artisan workshops and historic shops
This semi-intensive Italian course in Florence is especially recommended for art and culture enthusiasts, as it provides time to visit museums, attend art courses, or participate in local workshops.
Accommodation in Florence
At Studiainitalia, we know that to get the most out of your Italian course in Alghero, you need comfortable accommodation that is well located and suited to your lifestyle.
That’s why we offer all our students a free accommodation search service, with a range of options to make you feel at home from day one.
Your accommodation will not only be a place to rest, but also a perfect opportunity to practise Italian outside of class, meet other students or live with locals and discover Bolognese life from the inside.
We can offer you accommodation near the school for the entire duration of your course. The options available in Florence are:
- Single room with use of kitchen in shared flats (usually with 2 or 3 people).
- Double room with use of kitchen, ideal for couples or friends travelling together.
Important details:
- Accommodation is available from Sunday to Sunday.
- Water, gas and electricity costs are included.
- Sheets and towels are provided.
- The flats are shared with Italians, which makes it easier to practise the language.
- Accommodation is allocated approximately 20 days before your arrival in Italy.
- In some cases, it is possible to request a private bathroom (at an additional cost).
If you prefer, you can also request other types of accommodation, such as private apartments or stays with Italian families with half board, always in areas well connected to the centre of the city.
Please contact us for further details on our accommodation options for courses in Italy.
Lowest price guarantee
We guarantee high quality schools without any extras: you will not have to pay more than if you book directly with the school.
These are the fees for our Italian courses in Florence (course only, enrolment fee included):
- 2 weeks (course only): 330€
- 3 weeks (course only): 440€
- 4 weeks (course only): 550€
- More than 4 weeks courses are also avaliable.
With Studiainitalia, you can also reserve your accommodation for the whole duration of your course in Florence. The following fees are for accommodation in Florence, single room in shared flat, with kitchen use. Costs are from:
- 2 weeks (single room in shared flat): 480€
- 3 weeks (single room in shared flat): 680€
- 4 weeks (single room in shared flat): 810€
Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.
Isabel –
Uma experiência incrível, recomendo para todos que curtem a cultura italiana. Tudo foi super bem organizado e não tive nenhum problema. Valeu!
Isabel –
Una esperienza meravigliosa, io lo ricomando a tutti chi amano la cultura italiana. Tuto ha stato bene organizzato e non ho avuto un solo problema.Grazie!
Isabel –
Une expérience géniale, je la recommande à tous ceux qui aiment la culture italienne. Tout était super bien organisé et je n’ai eu aucun problème. Merci !
Isabel –
A wonderful experience, I recommend it to everyone who loves Italian culture. Everything was well organised and I didn’t have a single problem. Thank you!
anna –
A administração do studiainitalia não poderia ter sido melhor. Estou muito satisfeita com o curso de italiano que estou fazendo, no meu caso, na escola Machiavelli, em Florença. É uma escola excelente, onde o aprendizado não é apenas fácil, mas também divertido. As aulas são dinâmicas e agradáveis e os membros da equipe são encantadores.
anna –
The management of studiainitalia could not have been better. I am delighted with the Italian course I am taking, in my case, at the Machiavelli school in Florence. It is an excellent school where learning is not only easy but also fun. The classes are dynamic and enjoyable and the staff are charming.
anna –
La gestión de studiainitalia no ha podido ser mejor. Estoy encantada con el curso de italiano que estoy cursando, en mi caso, en la escuela Machiavelli de Florencia. Una escuela óptima donde aprender además de fácil es divertido. Las clases son dinámicas y amenas y el personal un encanto.
anna –
La gestion de studiainitalia n’aurait pas pu être meilleure. Je suis ravie du cours d’italien que je suis, dans mon cas, à l’école Machiavelli de Florence. C’est une excellente école où l’apprentissage est non seulement facile mais aussi amusant. Les cours sont dynamiques et agréables et le personnel est charmant.
Venetia –
Prezada Lara,Tive minha última lição de italiano hoje. Estou realmente muito feliz com tudo sobre a escola. A localização é excelente, em uma das praças mais bonitas e tranquilas. A secretária, Helen, foi extremamente prestativa em todas as questões práticas.Minha professora Vincenza foi excepcional. Era muito envolvente, habilidosa e experiente. Toda a turma gostou muito de suas aulas e disse em várias ocasiões o quanto a apreciava. Tenho uma vida inteira de experiência no sistema educacional do Reino Unido, incluindo o trabalho como inspetor do Ofsted, e seria difícil sugerir qualquer área de melhoria. Tenho certeza de que a escola sabe da sorte que tem em tê-la, mas, por favor, você poderia garantir que este e-mail chegue à direção da escola.Atenciosamente, Venetia, Reino Unido
Venetia –
Querida Lara Hoy he tenido mi última clase de italiano. Estoy muy contenta con todo lo relacionado con la escuela. La ubicación es excelente, en una de las plazas más bonitas y tranquilas. La secretaria, Helen, ha sido extraordinariamente servicial en todas las cuestiones prácticas. Mi profesora, Vincenza, ha sido excepcional. Ha sido muy atenta, hábil y experimentada. Toda la clase ha disfrutado mucho de su enseñanza y han dicho en muchas ocasiones lo mucho que la apreciaban. Tengo toda una vida de experiencia en el sistema educativo del Reino Unido, incluido el trabajo como inspectora de Ofsted, y me resultaría difícil sugerir algún aspecto mejorable. Estoy segura de que el colegio sabe lo afortunados que son por tenerla, pero por favor, asegúrate de que este correo llega a la dirección del colegio.Saludos cordiales, Venetia, Reino Unido
Venetia –
Chère Lara Aujourd’hui, j’ai eu mon dernier cours d’italien. Je suis très satisfaite de tout ce qui concerne l’école. L’emplacement est excellent, sur l’une des places les plus belles et les plus calmes. La secrétaire, Helen, a été extrêmement utile pour toutes les questions pratiques. Mon professeur, Vincenza, a été exceptionnelle. Elle était très attentive, compétente et expérimentée. Toute la classe a vraiment apprécié son enseignement et a dit à plusieurs reprises à quel point ils l’appréciaient. J’ai une longue expérience du système éducatif britannique, notamment en tant qu’inspecteur de l’Ofsted, et il me serait difficile de suggérer un quelconque domaine à améliorer. Je suis sûr que l’école sait à quel point elle a de la chance de l’avoir, mais veillez à ce que ce courriel parvienne à la direction de l’école.
Venetia –
Dear Lara, I had my last Italian lesson today. I am very happy indeed with everything about the school. The location is excellent in one of the prettiest and quietist so squares. The secretary, Helen was outstandingly helpful in all practical matters.My teacher Vincenza was exceptional. She was highly engaging, skilled and experienced. All the class greatly enjoyed her teaching and said on many occasions how much they appreciated her. I have a lifetime’s experience in the UK education system, including work as as Ofsted inspector and would find it hard to suggest any area for improvement. I am sure the school know how lucky they are to have her but please could you make sure this email reaches the management of the school.All good wishes, Venetia, UK
Anny Karoly –
The time I spent in Italy with Studiainitalia was simply magical, it was an unforgettable experience, the teachers were very nice and patient, making it easier for me to adapt to the new language and the city, the infrastructure was comfortable, central and the didactic material was very appropriate for learning; I thank Federica for her guidance in each of the steps of the process because I live in Venezuela and from here it is a little more difficult because of the issue of the approval of foreign currency; I also appreciate her kindness during my stay in Florence; the accommodation was perfect for me with an Italian family, very nice and close. For those who want to learn Italian and live a great experience with themselves! studiainitalia is an excellent opportunity!
Anny Karoly –
Foi uma experiência inesquecível, os professores foram muito simpáticos e pacientes, facilitando minha adaptação ao novo idioma e à cidade, a infraestrutura era confortável, central e o material didático era muito apropriado para o aprendizado; agradeço à Federica por sua orientação em cada uma das etapas do processo, pois moro na Venezuela e daqui é um pouco mais difícil por causa da questão da aprovação da moeda estrangeira; também agradeço sua gentileza durante minha estada em Florença; a acomodação foi perfeita para mim com uma família italiana, muito agradável e próxima.Para aqueles que querem aprender italiano e viver uma grande experiência com você mesmo! Estudiainitalia é uma excelente oportunidade!!!! Muito obrigada!
Anny Karoly –
Sencillamente mágico el tiempo que he permanecido en Italia con Studiainitalia, realizando el curso de Italiano, fue una experiencia inolvidable, los profesores muy agradables y pacientes, haciendo más fácil mi adaptación al nuevo idioma y a la ciudad, la infraestructura cómoda, céntrica y el material didáctico muy oportuno para el aprendizaje; agradezco a Federica su orientación en cada uno de los pasos del proceso debido a que vivo en Venezuela y desde acá es un poco más difícil por el tema de la aprobación de las divisas; asimismo agradezco su gentileza durante mi estadía en Firenze; el alojamiento fue perfecto para mi con una familia italiana, super agradable y cercana.Quienes quieran aprender este idioma Italiano y vivir una super experiencia consigo mismo!!! Estudiainitalia es una excelente oportunidad!!! Mil gracias!!! AKAA
Anny Karoly –
Le temps que j’ai passé en Italie avec Studiainitalia a été tout simplement magique, ce fut une expérience inoubliable, les professeurs ont été très gentils et patients, ce qui a facilité mon adaptation à la nouvelle langue et à la ville, l’infrastructure était confortable, centrale et le matériel didactique était très approprié pour l’apprentissage ; Je remercie Federica pour ses conseils à chaque étape du processus car je vis au Venezuela et depuis ici c’est un peu plus difficile à cause de la question de l’approbation des devises étrangères ; j’apprécie également sa gentillesse pendant mon séjour à Florence ; le logement était parfait pour moi dans une famille italienne, très gentille et proche. Pour ceux qui veulent apprendre l’italien et vivre une grande expérience avec eux-mêmes ! Estudiainitalia est une excellente opportunité !!!! Je vous remercie de tout cœur !
Liliana –
Hi Lara, I loved the school and the stay, the place I was assigned to live was amazing, the flat is very nice and very comfortable. And I liked the school because it is close and all the people are very friendly and the teachers are very good. THANK YOU it has been a beautiful experience!
Liliana –
Hola Lara, me encantó la escuela y la estancia, el lugar que me asignaron para vivir fue increíble, el departamento está muy bonito y muy cómodo. Y la escuela me gustó porque esta cerca y toda la gente es muy amable y los profesores muy buenos. GRACIAS ha sido una experiencia hermosa!Liliana, México
Liliana –
j’ai adoré l’école et le séjour, l’endroit où j’ai été assignée à vivre était incroyable, l’appartement est très beau et très confortable. Et j’ai aimé l’école parce qu’elle est proche et que tous les gens sont très amicaux et que les professeurs sont très bons. MERCI, ce fut une belle expérience !
Liliana –
Oi Lara, adorei a escola e a estadia. O lugar que me foi designado para morar era incrível, o apartamento é muito bom e muito confortável. E gostei da escola porque é perto e todas as pessoas são muito amigáveis e os professores são muito bons. OBRIGADA, foi uma experiência maravilhosa!Liliana, México
Carmen –
riassumo in cinque parole: è stato una autentica delizia!!! I have no words to describe Maurizio and Simonetta’s kindness and gentleness, the classes and the “congiuntivo”, fantastic, and the atmosphere I breathed with Benedetta, the teacher, and the classmates, endearing. It has been two weeks of real pleasure. I think I’ll come back again. And what can I say about you! You are true professionals who exude affection and good work.
Carmen –
Resumo em cinco palavras: foi uma verdadeira delícia!!! Não tenho palavras para descrever a bondade e gentileza de Maurizio e Simonetta, as aulas e o «congiuntivo», fantásticos, e o ambiente que respirei com Benedetta, a professora, e os colegas, encantador. Foram duas semanas de autêntico prazer. Acho que voltarei novamente. E quanto a vocês, o que dizer! São verdadeiros profissionais que transmitem carinho e bom trabalho.
Carmen –
Lo resumo en cinco palabras: ¡ha sido una auténtica delicia! No tengo palabras para describir la amabilidad y gentileza de Maurizio y Simonetta, las clases y el «congiuntivo», fantásticos, y el ambiente que se respiraba con Benedetta, la profesora, y los compañeros de clase, entrañable. Han sido dos semanas de auténtico placer. Creo que volveré. ¡Y qué puedo decir de ustedes! Son auténticos profesionales que transmiten cariño y buen trabajo.
Carmen –
Je résumerais en cinq mots : ce fut un véritable plaisir. Je n’ai pas de mots pour décrire la gentillesse et la douceur de Maurizio et Simonetta, les cours et le « congiuntivo », fantastiques, et l’atmosphère que j’ai respirée avec Benedetta, la professeure, et les camarades de classe, attachants. Ce furent deux semaines de pur plaisir. Je pense que je reviendrai. Et que dire de vous ? Vous êtes de véritables professionnels qui inspirez l’affection et le travail bien fait.