Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, 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 Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
The language school Scuola Leonardo da Vinci was founded in Florence, Italy in 1977. The school is situated in a historical palazzo with a magnificent view of the Cathedral in the heart of downtown Florence, only a few minutes walk from the most famous sights.
Click here for a detailed Florence city guideFacilities
The school has a lounge with snack, drink and coffee machines; classroom with video facilities for film evenings; audio facilities; free internet access.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Florence Airport Amerigo Vespucci (FLR). It takes 30 minutes by bus to school.
2.1. Language School Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 130 Adult courses throughout the year: 100 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| Italian teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 25 years throughout the year: 27 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 2 % China 0.4 % England 10 % France 4 % Holland 3 % | Italy 1 % Japan 3 % Korea 0.2 % Switzerland 10 % Spain 3 % USA 18 % |
| 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 | -- | 300 | 450 | 600 | 750 | 810 | 1080 | 1350 | 1500 | 125 |
| 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, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive Group Course / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1880 | 2350 | 2520 | 210 |
| Comment | This course is offered only at 3 levels: beginners, intermediate and advanced. 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, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Small Group Intensive Course / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 5 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 1000 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 4000 | 5000 | 5700 | 500 |
| 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, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Long Term Semester Course / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 125 |
| Comment | Duration 24 weeks, rate 2760 euros. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Private Tuition / Lessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 600 | 1200 | 1800 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 4800 | 6000 | 7200 | 600 |
| Comment | Supplement for lunch with the teacher: 70 Euros per day. Private lessons during the week of Christmas and New Year only on request. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 Drawing or Painting / Lessons per week: 6 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 180 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 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, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Fashion or Design / 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 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 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, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 8 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 | -- | 180 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | Minimum 3 participants. This course gives a short introduction in the development of the art in Italy and contains guided visits. Duration 2 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 9 Italy Today - Language and Culture Course / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 650 | -- | 1300 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | 20 lessons Standard Course + 5 lessons of culture per week. Duration 2 or 4 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 10 Academic School Year / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 178.75 |
| Comment | This is a 32 weeks programme for 5720 euros. It is composed of Italian language plus an academic part where the students will attend the following subjects: Art history, Italian Civilization, Business Italian, History of Design and Architecture, preparation to language diplomas and a final research. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 05.May, 22.Sep | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 11 Sabbatical Year / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 105 |
| Comment | Duration 48 weeks, rate 5040 euros. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 21.Jan, 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 12 Intensive Plus-5 / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 650 | 975 | 1300 | 1625 | 1950 | 2600 | 3250 | 3600 | 300 |
| Comment | 4 lessons Standard course + 1 private lesson per day. 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, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 13 Intensive Plus-10 / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 1000 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 4000 | 5000 | 5700 | 475 |
| Comment | 4 lessons Standard course + 2 private lessons per day. 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, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 14 Professional / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 1100 | 1650 | 2200 | 2750 | 3300 | 4400 | 5500 | 6600 | 550 |
| Comment | 4 lessons Standard Course + 2 private lessons in the selected professional field per day. 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, 05.May, 19.May, 03.Jun, 16.Jun, 30.Jun, 14.Jul, 28.Jul, 04.Aug, 11.Aug, 18.Aug, 25.Aug, 01.Sep, 08.Sep, 22.Sep, 06.Oct, 20.Oct, 03.Nov, 17.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 15 Course for Italian Language Teachers / Lessons per week: 35 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 730 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | 54 lessons of theory and 16 lessons of practical training in class. Duration 2 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 31.Mar, 30.Jun, 20.Oct | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| 16 Diploma Firenze, DELI-AIL / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | 1165 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | 20 lessons Standard Course + 10 lessons examination preparation per week. The course price includes the exam fees. Examination dates: 28.03, 27.06, 19.09, 12.12. Fixed duration 4 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 03.Mar, 03.Jun, 25.Aug, 17.Nov | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, 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: | 70.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Individual tuition can only be booked in a whole individual course package. 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: | Internet access, organized activities, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | above: FLORENCE AIL DIPLOMAS |
| 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 02.Jan, 03.Jan, 04.Jan, 24.Jun, 15.Dec, 16.Dec, 17.Dec, 18.Dec, 19.Dec, 22.Dec, 23.Dec, 24.Dec |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | Italian, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Italian |
| Comments on the school: | The school also offers: - Italian Wines, an introduction to the art of wine cultivation, including wine tasting of the most well-known Italian wines. 1 meeting = 3 lessons = 70 Euro. - Italian Cuisine, culinary arts for amateurs. 1 meeting = 3 lessons = 60 Euro. - Private tuition One-to-Two (50 euros/lesson) and One-to-Three (60 euros/lesson). |
| 1 Hostel (dormitory) From 91 EURO week | ||||
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| 2 Homestay // Double room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 207 | 797 | -- | |
| Comment | . Includes: Phone, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 29 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 3 Homestay // Single room, breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 165 | 635 | -- | |
| Comment | . Includes: Phone, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 23 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 4 Homestay // Double room, breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 124 | 477 | -- | |
| Comment | . Includes: Phone, Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 18 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 5 Apartment // Single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 165 | 635 | 100 | |
| Comment | . Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 23 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 6 Homestay // Single room, half board | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 247 | 953 | -- | |
| Comment | . Includes: Phone, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 35 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 7 Apartment // Double room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | Deposit (refundable)* | |
| Price EURO | 124 | 477 | 100 | |
| Comment | . Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 18 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 | |
| Comment | Prices may vary according to season and availability. The above prices are the MAXIMUM prices. In some cases final price could be up to 15% lower. Homestays can be in the centre of Florence as well as outside of it. Use of the family kitchen is not allowed. The use of washing machine is sometimes available for an extra fee. Most of the families have a TV that the student can watch. Telephone can only be used to receive calls. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 55 EURO (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Other leisure options: | Gym, Swim | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Scuola Leonardo da Vinci: | Dinners, Guided visits in History of Art; Film evenings; Excursions | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 30 |
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