{"id":55515,"date":"2016-10-31T16:23:57","date_gmt":"2016-10-31T15:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/product\/italian-in-florence\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:53:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T08:53:43","slug":"study-italian-in-florence","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.studiainitalia.com\/en\/courses\/italian-courses-in-italy\/study-italian-in-florence\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian course in Florence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our I<\/strong>talian language courses in Florence<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Our Italian courses in Florence<\/strong> start every two weeks throughout the year and are available for all levels<\/strong>, from absolute beginner to advanced.<\/p>\n

You can choose courses lasting from one week up to a full year<\/strong>, depending on your learning goals and availability.<\/p>\n

Classes take place at Centro Machiavelli<\/strong>, a renowned Italian language school in Florence<\/strong> founded in 1978. The school is located\u00a0in a historic building just a few steps from the Ponte Vecchio<\/strong> and the artisan district of Santo Spirito<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The school is officially recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education<\/strong>, holds ISO quality certification<\/strong>, and is accredited as a training centre by the Region of Tuscany<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What truly distinguishes Centro Machiavelli is the personalised attention offered by its teachers and staff. The team is professional, friendly and supportive, accompanying students throughout their Italian language journey. The atmosphere is international, welcoming and highly motivating, ideal for learning Italian and making new friends from day one.<\/p>\n

Course Structure and Teaching Method<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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  • 4 lessons per day, Monday to Friday (20 lessons per week)<\/li>\n
  • Small groups of 6\u201312 students (average 8\u201310)<\/li>\n
  • 9 language levels, from absolute beginner to advanced<\/li>\n
  • Flexible duration: from 1 week to long-term programmes of up to 48 weeks<\/li>\n
  • Morning or afternoon classes, depending on level and availability<\/li>\n
  • Oral and written placement test on the first day<\/li>\n
  • Teaching materials included<\/li>\n
  • Final certificate indicating the level achieved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The teaching approach is communicative and immersive<\/strong>, focusing on active participation and real-life language use. Lessons are divided between grammar and vocabulary in the first part, and conversation, listening comprehension and oral expression in the second.<\/p>\n

    Teachers use original materials, games, videos, films and newspaper articles to make learning engaging and effective. The main goal is to help you speak Italian from the very first day<\/strong>, building confidence without fear of making mistakes.<\/p>\n

    Types of Italian Courses Available in Florence<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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    • Intensive Italian course (4 lessons per day)<\/li>\n
    • Semi-intensive courses<\/li>\n
    • Long-term Italian language courses<\/li>\n
    • Private Italian lessons<\/li>\n
    • CILS Italian exam preparation courses<\/li>\n
    • University preparation programmes<\/li>\n
    • Online Italian courses<\/li>\n
    • Combined Italian language and culture courses (art, art history, jewellery, cooking, opera and craft workshops)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Course starting\u00a0 dates and details <\/strong><\/h2>\n

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      • Class duration<\/strong>: 45 minutes<\/li>\n
      • Average class size<\/strong>: 9 students<\/li>\n
      • Maximum class size<\/strong>: 12 students<\/li>\n
      • Timetable<\/strong>: Morning or afternoon, depending on the level assigned<\/li>\n
      • Course materials<\/strong>: Included<\/li>\n
      • Level test and final certificate<\/strong>: Included<\/li>\n
      • Location<\/strong>: Via dei Bardi 28<\/li>\n
      • Other services<\/strong>: Internet access, library,\u00a0 social activities, and airport transfer available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
        Starting dates 2026<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        January<\/td>5, 19<\/td>May<\/td>11, 25<\/td>September<\/td>14, 28<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        February<\/td>2, 16<\/td>June<\/td>8, 22<\/td>October<\/td>12, 26<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        March<\/td>2, 16, 30<\/td>July<\/td>6, 20<\/td>November<\/td>9, 23<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        April<\/td>13, 27<\/td>August<\/td>3, 17, 31<\/td>December<\/td>7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

        Activities and Cultural Life in Florence<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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        The school organises two cultural activities per week, free or at a reduced cost. All activities are conducted in Italian and are ideal for practising the language outside the classroom while discovering Florence and Tuscany.<\/p>\n

        Activities available:<\/p>\n

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        • Guided tours of museums and monuments in Florence<\/li>\n
        • Craft workshops and Tuscan cooking classes<\/li>\n
        • Weekend excursions in Tuscany (Siena, Pisa, Lucca, Chianti)<\/li>\n
        • History and art seminars<\/li>\n
        • Italian film screenings<\/li>\n
        • Dinners at traditional Florentine restaurants<\/li>\n
        • Opera, painting and photography activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          The classrooms are spacious and bright, some air-conditioned and accessible to people with disabilities. The school also offers a library, internet access and comfortable common areas for relaxation and socialising.<\/p>\n

          Why learn Italian in Florence?<\/h2>\n

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          Florence is a beautiful and vibrant city. Its historical centre is relatively small, so you can easily visit it on foot while losing yourself in its narrow medieval streets and discovering its hidden treasures.<\/p>\n

          Tuscany\u2019s capital is well connected, so visiting places like Lucca, Pisa, Siena, or the vineyards of the Chianti region is easy.<\/p>\n

          Signing up for an Italian course in Florence means a total immersion into the Italian culture and lifestyle!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Learn Italian in Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance and the Italian language<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          Taking an Italian course in Florence<\/strong> means learning the language where it was born. Florence is considered the birthplace of standard Italian, shaped by great authors such as Dante Alighieri.<\/strong><\/p>\n

          Studying Italian in Florence allows you to immerse yourself in a city that is an open-air museum, where every street, church and palace reflects centuries of art, history and beauty.<\/p>\n

          With Studiainitalia<\/strong>, you can study Italian in Florence<\/strong>\u00a0at one of the best Italian language schools in Florence, located in the very heart of the city.<\/p>\n

          You will learn Italian surrounded by art, architecture and authentic Italian life, enjoying a unique cultural experience in the capital of the Renaissance.<\/p>\n

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