Linguaviva, Florence, Italy
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General Information on Florence
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.
For Florence city map with location of school click hereCost of living in Italy
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in Italy is around US$ 2.16.
General Information on Linguaviva
The language school Linguaviva was founded in Florence, Italy in 1976. The school is situated near the central railway station in the city centre of Florence, close to all the shops and restaurants.
Click here for a detailed Florence city guideFacilities
Each classroom has audio-visual equipment to make the learning process easier. The school also has a garden.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Linguaviva, Florence
ASILS IALC WYSET ALTO NAFSA
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Florence Peretola. It takes 30 minutes by taxi or bus to school.
2.1. Language School Linguaviva in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 250 Adult courses throughout the year: 130 Junior courses in summer: 120 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 9 throughout the year: 9 | |
| Italian teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 99 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 23 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 7 % China 1 % England 1 % France 1 % Holland 1 % | Japan 14 % Korea 4 % Switzerland 5 % Spain 1 % USA 12 % |
All prices in EURO (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.
| 1 Standard / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 340 | 510 | 680 | 850 | 1020 | 1360 | 1700 | 1800 | 170 |
| Comment | Non beginners may also start the 2nd or 3rd Monday after the official starting dates. Minimum duration 2 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 30.Jun, 28.Jul, 25.Aug, 22.Sep, 20.Oct, 17.Nov | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:10 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 One-to-One / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 800 | 1600 | 2400 | 3200 | 4000 | 4800 | 6400 | 8000 | 9600 | 800 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:10 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Italian + Art, Design and Photography / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | 1450 | -- | -- | 2900 | -- | 4350 | -- |
| Comment | 20 lessons of Italian + 10 lessons in one of the following subjects (please specify on your registration form): Digital Photography, Traditional Photography, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Painting. Minimum duration 4 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 30.Jun, 28.Jul, 25.Aug, 22.Sep, 20.Oct, 17.Nov | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 4 Art History / Lessons per week: 6 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | 250 | -- | -- | 500 | -- | 750 | -- |
| Comment | This programme focuses on Florentine Renaissance and foresees classes on site (museums, churches, buildings). A minimum of 4 participants is required. Minimum duration 4 weeks. The course is in the afternoon, schedule to be defined every month. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 30.Jun, 28.Jul, 25.Aug, 22.Sep, 20.Oct, 17.Nov | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 5 Italian + Cooking / Lessons per week: 28 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 710 | 1065 | 1420 | -- | -- | 2840 | -- | 4260 | 355 |
| Comment | 20 lessons of Italian + 8 cooking classes per week. Cooking classes are in the afternoon, schedule to be defined every month. Duration 2, 3 or 4 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 30.Jun, 28.Jul, 25.Aug, 22.Sep, 20.Oct, 17.Nov | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 6 Lignano Summer School for juniors (10-16 years) / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 1340 | 2010 | 2680 | 3350 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 660 |
| Comment | ATTENTION: This course takes place in LIGNANO (100 km from Venice, North of Italy) on the sea. Course starts on Sunday. Groups are subdivided according to age. Price includes residential accommodation (3 bed rooms, private bathroom), full board, all material and sports & leisure activities (excursions), plus 24 hours supervision. Each lesson is 45 minutes. Duration 2, 3, 4 or 5 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 29.Jun, 13.Jul, 20.Jul Dates not available: 01.Jan - 28.Jun, 04.Aug - 31.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:15 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Super-Intensive / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 1140 | 1710 | 2280 | 2850 | 3420 | 4560 | 5700 | 6600 | 570 |
| Comment | 20 group lessons + 10 individual lessons. Non beginners may also start the 2nd or 3rd Monday after the official starting dates. Minimum duration 2 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 30.Jun, 28.Jul, 25.Aug, 22.Sep, 20.Oct, 17.Nov | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:10 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 8 Preparatory for University / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 15 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1400 | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | This course is for students who wish to attend an Italian University. Duration 8 weeks. Textbooks are included in the fee. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 23.Jun | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:10 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by Linguaviva, 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. | |
| Inscription fee: | 60.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 40 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. |
| Prices include: | For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program, Language level placement at first day of course, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 39 EURO. |
| Exams offered: | CILS |
| Average examination results: | 95% at CILS |
| School closed: | National holidays in Italy: 01.Jan, 01.Jun, 24.Mar, 25.Apr, 01.May, 02.Jun, 15.Aug, 01.Nov, 08.Dec, 25.Dec, 26.Dec |
| General opening hours for class lectures:: | Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:10 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | Italian, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Italian |
| Comments on the school: | Please note that the lessons are suspended from 23.06 to 27.06 and from 15.12 to 04.01, except for individual lessons and the Preparatory for University Course. |
All prices in EURO (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel (dormitory) From 91 EURO week | ||||
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| 2 Shared flat // Twin room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 130 | 420 | ||
| Comment | . Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 3 Private flat | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 450 | 1200 | ||
| Comment | Suitable for 1 or 2 persons. Rates start FROM 450 euro per week and may vary depending on the season.. Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 4 Shared flat // Single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 175 | 560 | ||
| Comment | . Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 5 Homestay // Single room, breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 195 | 600 | ||
| Comment | Kitchen cannot be used.. Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 6 Homestay // Single room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 275 | 950 | ||
| Comment | Kitchen cannot be used.. Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 7 Homestay // Single room, no meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 180 | 580 | ||
| Comment | Kitchen can be used.. Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 8 Homestay // Twin room, breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 145 | 440 | ||
| Comment | Kitchen cannot be used.. Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 9 Homestay // Twin room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 225 | 780 | ||
| Comment | Kitchen cannot be used.. Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 10 Homestay // Twin room, no meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 130 | 420 | ||
| Comment | Kitchen can be used.. Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). No extra nights bookable. | |||
| * if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation | |
| Comment | The given prices (except for the Private flat) are the MAXIMUM prices. Final rates might turn out lower. All accommodation options are located in the centre or in residential areas surrounding the centre. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 50 EURO (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 1 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 20 km | ||
| Music | | 1 km | ||
| Skiing | | 100 km | ||
| Tennis | | 4 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 2 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Films at school, lectures, half day excursions. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Linguaviva: | Daily activities, excursions every Saturday, dinner, concerts, visits to museums | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 10 |
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Linguaviva, Florence, Italy
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