Machiavelli, 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.
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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 Machiavelli
The language school Machiavelli was founded in Florence, Italy in 1978. The school is located in the historic centre, on Piazza Santo Spirito, a short walk from Ponte Vecchio. The neighbourhood of Santo Spirito is lively and is home to artisan workshops, artist studios, shops, cafes, restaurants and cultural events, making it one of the preferred meeting places for Florentines.
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Students have free access to an internet point near the school or can use school's wifi free of charge.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Florence. It takes 20 minutes by bus to school.
2.1. Language School Machiavelli in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 80 Adult courses throughout the year: 50 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 5 | |
| Italian teacher qualifications: | 60 % hold a university degree 40 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | partly | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 24 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 1 % China 3 % England 10 % France 5 % Holland 5 % | Japan 30 % Korea 3 % Switzerland 1 % Spain 10 % USA 5 % |
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 Intensive / 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 | 430 | 520 | 620 | 720 | 860 | 1060 | 1220 | 100 |
| Comment | Minimum duration 2 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 12.May, 26.May, 09.Jun, 23.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 01.Sep, 15.Sep, 29.Sep, 13.Oct, 27.Oct, 10.Nov, 24.Nov, 09.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 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 | -- | 500 | 700 | 900 | 1100 | 1300 | 1700 | 2100 | 2500 | 200 |
| Comment | Minimum duration 2 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 12.May, 26.May, 09.Jun, 23.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 01.Sep, 15.Sep, 29.Sep, 13.Oct, 27.Oct, 10.Nov, 24.Nov, 09.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Semi-Intensive / Lessons per week: 10 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 230 | 320 | 410 | 500 | 590 | 770 | 950 | 1130 | 90 |
| Comment | Minimum duration 2 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 12.May, 26.May, 09.Jun, 23.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 01.Sep, 15.Sep, 29.Sep, 13.Oct, 27.Oct, 10.Nov, 24.Nov, 09.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 History of Art / Lessons per week: 5 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 380 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | Duration 2 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 12.May, 26.May, 09.Jun, 23.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 01.Sep, 15.Sep, 29.Sep, 13.Oct, 27.Oct, 10.Nov, 24.Nov, 09.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 5 Generation Over 50 / Lessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 450 | 620 | 820 | 1020 | 1220 | 1620 | 2020 | 2420 | 200 |
| Comment | Participants plan the programme together with the teacher and decide on a pace and syllabus which suit their needs and ability. Duration 2 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 12.May, 26.May, 09.Jun, 23.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 01.Sep, 15.Sep, 29.Sep, 13.Oct, 27.Oct, 10.Nov, 24.Nov, 09.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 Commercial Italian / Lessons per week: 5 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 350 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | Duration 2 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 12.May, 26.May, 09.Jun, 23.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 01.Sep, 15.Sep, 29.Sep, 13.Oct, 27.Oct, 10.Nov, 24.Nov, 09.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by Machiavelli, 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: | 30.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 33 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: | tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course. |
| 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 And also on the following dates 24.Jun |
| General opening hours for class lectures:: | Morning: 9:20 - 13:00 Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:10 |
| Languages taught at the school: | Italian |
| Comments on the school: | After 10 private lessons, the rate per private lessons will be 30 euros instead of 33. |
All prices in EURO (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel (dormitory) From 91 EURO week | ||||
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| 2 Shared apartment // Single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 125 | 460 | ||
| Comment | Please note: Accommodation MUST be booked in two week blocks. If a student takes a course for an odd number of weeks, they must pay an extra week. The price for half board is 34 Euros per day (includes room and meals).. Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 3 Shared apartment // Double room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 100 | 320 | ||
| Comment | Please note: Accommodation MUST be booked in two week blocks. If a student takes a course for an odd number of weeks, they must pay an extra week. The price for half board is 28 Euros per day per person (includes room and meals). Only available for 2 students travelling together.. Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 4 Hotel // Single room | ||||
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| Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 385 | 1540 | ||
| Comment | Rates start FROM 55 Euros per night.. Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 55 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| * if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation | |
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 60 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 | ||
| Diving | | 1 km | ||
| Golf | | 10 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 10 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 10 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Sailing | | 90 km | ||
| Skiing | | 40 km | ||
| Squash | | 4 km | ||
| Tennis | | 2 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 2 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 80 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Dinners & parties. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Machiavelli: | Guided tours and soccer games. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 45 |
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Machiavelli, Florence, Italy
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Important note: You will only be able to receive the 5% discount on your Italian course at Machiavelli, Florence when registering online here at the Languagecourse.Net website. If you book directly at the school, you will have to pay the full course price and no discount can be applied. The LanguageCourse.Net booking service for language studies is 100% free of charge.
