Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence, Florence, Italy
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Florence, a city in the heart of Tuscany, is known as the capital of the Renaissance.Tthe city is one of Italy's most atmospheric and pleasant, with striking buildings, formidable galleries and treasure filled churches attest to the city´s cultural and historical heritage. The famous and vibrant Ponte Vecchio connects the historical and busy part of the city with the quiet part on the other side of the river Arno.
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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. Classroom-windows overlook the Arno river.
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The school is completely WIFI-LAN, has 10 bright, spacious and air-conditioned classrooms, library, DVD/Video-room, Internet-point (free).
Accreditations and Quality seals of Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence, Florence
Italian Ministry of Education, International House World Organisation, PROFILE (professional language-institutes in Europe),
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Florence airport. It takes 20 minutes by bus / taxi to school.
2.1. Language School Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 120 Adult courses throughout the year: 70 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 10 throughout the year: 10 | |
| Italian teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 23 years throughout the year: 27 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 17 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 1 % Germany 16 % England 8 % France 1 % Holland 6 % | Japan 10 % Korea 4 % Switzerland 16 % Spain 2 % USA 20 % |
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Show details of all courses | Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 36 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 275 | 485 | 730 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1760 | 2200 | 6480 | 190 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 09.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 Afternoon: 14:10 - 17:50 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 36 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 200 | 350 | 520 | 628 | 785 | 942 | 1256 | 1570 | 4510 | 133 |
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 09.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:10 - 12:50 Afternoon: 14:10 - 17:50 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 36 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 225 | 395 | 600 | 728 | 910 | 1092 | 1456 | 1820 | 5220 | 155 |
| Basic Intensive course + twice a week 2 lessons of communication. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 09.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2540 | -- |
| 8 weeks Super Intensive Course GS96 (24 lessons per week) + 4 weeks Combined Course (20 group lessons + 5 individual lessons per week) + school exam | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 09.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 760 | 1520 | 2280 | 3040 | 3800 | 4560 | 6080 | 7600 | 9120 | 760 |
| Possibility to book less or more lessons, rate per lesson ranges between EUR 33 and 39, depending on the number of hours per day. Lunch with the teacher may be included at an additional cost of EUR 400/week. 30% discount for 2 students attending the same individual course (two-to-one). | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 245 | 440 | 655 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1600 | 2000 | 2720 | 170 |
| Basic Intensive course + twice per week 2 lessons on Italian life and culture. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 550 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Cultural programme included on different topics: Art History (start dates 12.04. and 02.11.) or Cuisine (start dates 03.05. and 18.10.). Didactic material included | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 12.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:10 - 12:00 Afternoon: 14:10 - 17:00 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | 500 | -- | 560 | 620 | 680 | 880 | -- |
| Part 1: at least 4 weeks of Italian language training (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 (4-16 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. 14 weeks: 820 Euros, 16 weeks: 880. Fee for internship placement (including insurance): EUR 35. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 390 | 730 | 1090 | 1390 | 1737 | 2084 | 2778 | 3472 | 3880 | 323 |
| Possibility to add 5 individual lessons more at a weekly supplement of EUR 190. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 09.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 995 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Intensive Group language Course G80 (20 lessons/week) + 12 Drawing lessons/week | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 17.May.2010, 09.Aug.2010, 4.Oct.2010 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 280 | 510 | 760 | 945 | 1180 | 1415 | 1885 | 2355 | 2825 | 235 |
| Basic Intensive course (20 lessons/week) + one cooking evening/week (approx. 4 hours) | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday Beginner level start only: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 03.May.2010, 17.May.2010, 31.May.2010, 14.Jun.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 12.Jul.2010, 09.Aug.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 06.Sep.2010, 20.Sep.2010, 04.Oct.2010, 18.Oct.2010, 02.Nov.2010, 15.Nov.2010, 29.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 225 | 330 | 425 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| May be combined with another group or individual course. Duration 2-4 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 29.Mar.2010, 31.May.2010, 28.Jun.2010, 26.Jul.2010, 23.Aug.2010, 20.Sep.2010 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 1110 | 2220 | 3330 | 4440 | 5550 | 6660 | 8880 | 11100 | 13320 | 1110 |
| 30 % discount for 2 students attending the same course (two-to-one). Lunch with the teacher may be included at an additional cost of EUR 400 per week/person | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 1400 | 2800 | 4200 | 5600 | 7000 | 8400 | 11200 | 14000 | 16800 | 1400 |
| 30% discount for 2 students attending the same course (two-to-one). Lunch with the teacher may be included at an additional cost of EUR 400 per week/person | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence, Florence can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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School's administrative fee: | 55.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 39.00 EURO. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Exams offered: | CILS , CELI (University Perugia) |
| Average examination results: | 98% at CILS 98% at CELI (University Perugia) |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 06.Jan.2010, 05.Apr.2010, 01.Nov.2010, 08.Dec.2010, 04.Apr.2010, 25.Apr.2010, 01.May.2010, 29.Jun.2010, 15.Aug.2010, 24.Dec.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 26.Dec.2010, 02.Jun.2010, 24.Jun.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Italian |
| Comments about courses: | Courses are structured in 4 week-sessions (one level of Italian corresponds to a 4-week-stay and the school offers 12 different levels (according to the Common European Framework). Once a week we offer 2 lessons of grammar-repetition free of charge to all our students. |
Show details of all accommodations | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in EURO | 156 | 338 | 520 | 702 | 182 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Supplement for half board: EUR 11/day.Some host-families live in the historic city-centre, some in resident areas, which can be easily reached by bus. Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 26 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in EURO | 114 | 247 | 380 | 513 | 133 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Supplement for half board: EUR 11/day and personSome host-families live in the historic city-centre, some in resident areas, which can be easily reached by bus. Distance from school: 10 minutes by public transport Includes: Weekly cleaning, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 19 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* |
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| Price in EURO | 276 | 598 | 920 | 1242 | 322 | 200 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday All independent flats are situated in the city-centre and may also be booked for 2 persons travelling together. Extra charges (gas, electricity, water etc.) are not included. Charge depends on the effective consumption. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 46 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* |
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| Price in EURO | 500 | 800 | 950 | 1100 | 300 | 200 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday All independent flats are situated in the city-centre and may also be booked for 2 persons travelling together. Extra charges (gas, electricity, water etc.) are not included. Charge depends on the effective consumption. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 45 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in EURO | 420 | 910 | 1400 | 1890 | 490 | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Also available studios for two people travelling together. Distance from school: 5 minutes walking Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi (wireless LAN) in building, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 70 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* |
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| Price in EURO | 120 | 260 | 400 | 540 | 140 | 50 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Extra charges for utilities(gas, electricity, water etc.) are not included. Cost ranges between 30 and 75 EURO/4 weeks (the cost is higher during the winter-months because of heating)Most of the shared apartments are located within walking-distance, some others can easily be reached by bus (ca. 10 minutes). Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | Deposit (refundable)* |
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| Price in EURO | 84 | 182 | 280 | 378 | 98 | 50 |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Extra charges for utilities(gas, electricity, water etc.) are not included. The cost ranges between 30 and 75 EURO/4 weeks/ person (the cost is higher during the winter-months because of heating)Most of the shared apartments are located within walking-distance, some others can easily be reached by bus (ca. 10 minutes). Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: TV, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 14 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Comment | The prices shown are the MAXIMUM prices of the different types of lodging. 1 week = 6 nights 2 weeks = 13 nights 3 weeks = 20 nights 4 weeks = 27 nights Additional weeks: 7 nights |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | Florence: for 55 EURO (one way) Taxi costs about 25 EURO to the city center Pisa: for 165 EURO (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 1 km | |||
| Golf | 20 km | |||
| Horse riding | 4 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 1 km | |||
| Music | 1 km | |||
| Squash | 5 km | |||
| Tennis | 5 km | |||
| Volleyball | 5 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Roller blades, swimming, trekking, football. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence: | Guided visits, excursions, social dinners, movies, disco, concerts. | |||
| No. of reviews: | 19 |
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| Overall rating | 4.1/5.0 (Details) |
| City | 4.8/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.5/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.6/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.9/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.2/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.1/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.4/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.5/5.0 |
| Other | 4.3/5.0 |
| To see the detailed reviews of former language study participants for Centro Fiorenza - IH Florence, Florence click here | |
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