Italian Language Schools in Italy

Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci Florence:
Founded in 1977, Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is located in the historical centers of Florence, Rome, Milan and Siena. It ranks among the best known language institutes in Italy and can offer you 30 years experience in teaching Italian in Italy. Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Italian language school in Florence offers high quality Italian language courses for all levels. Our school is situated in a beautiful historical palazzo with a magnificent view of the Cathedral. Located in the centre of downtown Florence, Tuscany, you may reach the most famous sights in a few minutes' walk.

Our language courses have a duration of minimum 2 weeks up to 48 weeks and the prices are competitive. Starting dates are every week (except for beginners who can start every two weeks). Our classes allow a maximum of 12 students per class and only 5 for our small group courses.

- Standard Course with 4 lessons / day (special price for at least 6 week course);
- Intensive Course with 6 lessons / day;
- Intensive Plus Courses with 4 lessons in a standard course. Plus 1 or 2 private tutorials, each day;
- Long-Term Courses with 4 lessons per day (minimum 12 weeks);
- Academic School Year (minimum 32 weeks);
- Sabbatical Year with 4 lessons per day (minimum 48 weeks);
- Jewellery Courses;
- Courses for Musical Specialization;
- Professional Cooking Courses;
- History of Italian Art;
- Italian Language and Culture Course "La Dolce Vita" for Seniors (duration 1 week);
- Private Tuition;
- Internship / Work Experience programs.

We are the founders of the Accademia Italiana di Lingua "AIL" promoting the first Diploma of modern Italian language, the "Diploma di lingua Italiana Firenze". We prepare you to CILS, CELI and PLIDA exams too.

- All our schools, except Milan, are officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education
- Our schools in Florence, Milan and Rome are Companies with Quality Management Systems certified by SQS-IQNET«ISO 9001:2000»
- Our schools in Florence, Rome and Siena are recognized by their Regions
- Recognized by US Colleges and Universities for Credits Transfer (3 US College Credits per level: All our school centers can award 3 College Credits per each language level, i.e.: ITA105, ITA106, ITA205, ITA206, ITA301,ITA302)
- All Leonardo da Vinci schools are recognized by the German Bildungsurlaub in Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Hessen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Sachsen-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein.
- AIL Member- Accademia Italiana di Lingua: international professional association of schools, institutions and experts in the field of teaching Italian as a foreign language whichpromotes the Italian Diploma “Firenze” examinations
- ASILS Member-Association of language schools of Italian as a foreign language
- ELITE Member-European Federation of Associations for Teaching Mother Tongues to Foreign Students
- FIYTO Member-Federation of International Youth Travel Organisations
- ALTO Member-Association of Language Travel Organisations
- NAFSA Member-Association of International Educators

One of the free services offered by our schools is finding suitable accommodation for our students. Accommodation is regularly checked by our schools. You can choose from one of the following possibilities:

- Single or double room in a family with breakfast;
- Single or double room in a family with half board (breakfast and dinner);
- Single or double room in shared apartments, bathroom and kitchen shared with other students or with the landlord/landlady;
- Single or double room in extra comfort shared apartments, bathroom and kitchen shared with other students;
- Hotels of all categories;
- Private apartments (independent flats);
- Residences.

Benefits of our School:
- Pick-up service from train stations and airports, on request
- Excellent location of each school and all facilities provided
- Public telephone and email facilities
- Free internet access
- A friendly and personal atmosphere
- Enthusiastic, dynamic and highly qualified teachers

Also, the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci student card entitles students to discounts in various restaurants, cafés, sports facilities, internet points and for public transport in each of our school centers.