Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence, Florence, Italy
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General Information on Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence
The language school Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence was founded in Florence, Italy in 1982. The school's premises are located right in the centre of the historic city, in a seventeenth century palace, on the left Arno-side, with classrooms overlooking the river. The school address is: Via Santo Spirito 14, 50125 Florence (Italy).
Facilities
Library, movie room, student support desk, copy machine, free WIFI
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning, heating, ample natural light in all classrooms.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence, Florence
Italian Ministry of Education, PROFILE, International House World Organisation
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Florence airport. It takes 20 minutes by bus / taxi to school.
| Number of classrooms: | 10 | |
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| Number of public workstations: | 4 | |
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 100 Adult courses throughout the year: 70 | |
| Average no. of levels: | Adult courses in summer: 8 Adult courses throughout the year: 8 | |
| Italian teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 23 years throughout the year: 27 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 17 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 2 % Germany 16 % England 8 % France 1 % Holland 12 % | Japan 5 % Korea 1 % Switzerland 16 % Spain 2 % USA 18 % |
All prices in € (convert currency). Below the original school prices are displayed. The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 335 | 580 | 840 | 1010 | 1260 | 1510 | 2010 | 2510 | 2400 | 4545 | 200 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 28.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 25.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 0 - 0 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 225 | 390 | 570 | 690 | 862 | 1034 | 1378 | 1722 | 1760 | 3100 | 145 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 28.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 25.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 0 - 0 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 270 | 465 | 680 | 825 | 1030 | 1235 | 1645 | 2055 | 2100 | 3710 | 175 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 28.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 25.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 0 - 0 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 780 | 1560 | 2340 | 3120 | 3900 | 4680 | 5460 | 6240 | 7800 | 9360 | 780 |
| Course material included. Two-to-one: 546€ per week and person. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 270 | 470 | 685 | 830 | 1035 | 1240 | 1445 | 1650 | 2060 | 2120 | 175 |
| Basic Intensive Course + twice per week 2 lessons on Italian life and culture. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 28.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 25.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 0 - 0 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | 1025 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Basic Intensive Course + 12 drawing lessons per week. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 07.Jan.2013, 06.May.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 25.Nov.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 295 | 530 | 780 | 970 | 1210 | 1450 | 1930 | 2410 | 2600 | 4780 | 215 |
| Basic Intensive Course + 1 cooking lesson per week (approx. 3-4 hours) | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 28.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 25.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | 680 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 15 lessons per week and a cultural programme on the following topics: art history, culture of food, meet the artisans and a farewell lunch. Course material included. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 25.Mar.2013, 20.May.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 28.Oct.2013, 09.Dec.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 560 | 620 | 680 | 750 | 830 | 890 | 950 | 30 |
| Part 1: Italian language training, min. 4 weeks (not included in the price). To be eligible for the internship stage, students must reach an intermediate level of Italian (B1). Part 2: work experience, min. 4 weeks, in successful companies located in and around Florence. Available fields: Hotel and Restaurant, Tourism, Marketing, Administration, Fashion, Import/Export, Architecture and Design, Fine Arts. Internship placement-fee (including insurance): 50€ | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 28.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 25.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 420 | 780 | 1155 | 1470 | 1837 | 2204 | 2938 | 3672 | 4100 | 7780 | 340 |
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 28.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 25.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 0 - 0 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | 255 | 380 | 510 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| May be combined with another group or individual course. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | 2013: 08.Apr.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 02.Sep.2013. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 1140 | 2280 | 3420 | 4560 | 5700 | 6840 | 7980 | 9120 | 11400 | 13680 | 1140 |
| Course material included. Two-to-one: 798€ per week and person. Lunch with the teacher (5 days): 400€ per week. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in € | 1440 | 2880 | 4320 | 5760 | 7200 | 8640 | 10080 | 11520 | 14400 | 17280 | 1440 |
| Course material included. Two-to-one: 1008€ per week and person. Lunch with the teacher (5 days): 400€ per week. | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2700 |
| 8 weeks Super intensive course + 4 weeks Combined course + school exam "Diploma Centro Fiorenza". | |||||||||||
| Starting dates | Every Monday . Beginner level start only: 07.Jan.2013, 21.Jan.2013, 04.Feb.2013, 18.Feb.2013, 04.Mar.2013, 25.Mar.2013, 08.Apr.2013, 22.Apr.2013, 06.May.2013, 20.May.2013, 03.Jun.2013, 17.Jun.2013, 01.Jul.2013, 15.Jul.2013, 29.Jul.2013, 12.Aug.2013, 02.Sep.2013, 16.Sep.2013, 30.Sep.2013, 14.Oct.2013, 28.Oct.2013, 11.Nov.2013, 25.Nov.2013, 09.Dec.2013 | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Lessons will be scheduled within the following times according to your level: Morning: 0 - 0 | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required ![]() | ||||||||||
4. Accommodation
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* | |
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| Price in € | -- | 260 | 360 | 459 | 119 | 50 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Utilities not included. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 228 | 481 | 720 | 945 | 245 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Half board, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 38 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 114 | 234 | 340 | 435 | 115 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Half board: 10-11€ per day and person. Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 19 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 168 | 351 | 520 | 675 | 175 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 28 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* | |
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| Price in € | -- | 650 | 800 | 945 | 230 | 200 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Utilities not included. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 45 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | -- | 182 | 240 | 297 | 84 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Utilities not included. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 14 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in € | 318 | 650 | 940 | 1242 | 322 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Price per person Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 53 € Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 0.5 km | |||
| Golf | 10 km | |||
| Horse riding | 3 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 1 km | |||
| Music | 0.5 km | |||
| Squash | 5 km | |||
| Tennis | 3 km | |||
| Volleyball | 3 km | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by language school: | orientation-tour, guided visits, excursions, evenings in bars, wine-tasting | |||
| Overall rating | 4.0/5.0 (24 reviews) |
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| City | 4.8/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.4/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.6/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.8/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.1/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.1/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.2/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 3.9/5.0 |
| Other | 4.1/5.0 |
| Students liked about Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence, Florence | |
| "The atmosphere, the teachers, small groups, interesting activities." - Szczerbinska (54 years) | |
| "Location, Teacher Trinità, afternoon lessons." - Patricia (40 years) | |
| All 24 reviews of Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence | |
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