Scuola Lorenzo de Medici, 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 Scuola Lorenzo de Medici
The language school Scuola Lorenzo de Medici was founded in Florence, Italy in 1973. The school is situated in the San Lorenzo quarter in the heart of the old part of the city, just a few steps away from the Medici chapels and the famous central market area.
Click here for a detailed Florence city guideFacilities
Housed in a former convent dating back to the medieval period (the adjacent thirteenth century church is integrated into the complex).
Today the school provides a wide range of modern conveniences such as a cafeteria, attractive court yard garden, a library, a computer room with 30 computers at students' disposal, air conditioning.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Florence. It takes 15 minutes by bus to school.
2.1. Language School Scuola Lorenzo de Medici in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 200 Adult courses throughout the year: 300 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 7 throughout the year: 7 | |
| 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: 25 years throughout the year: 25 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 5 % England 4 % France 1 % Holland 2 % | Japan 6 % Switzerland 2 % Spain 15 % USA 23 % |
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 | 190 | 320 | 450 | 580 | 690 | 800 | 1020 | 1240 | 1460 | 110 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 30.Jun, 28.Jul, 08.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Language, Art & Culture / Lessons per week: 40 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 1710 | 3420 | 5130 | 6840 | 8550 | 10260 | 13680 | 17100 | 20520 | 1710 |
| Comment | 8 lessons per day including Italian language lessons, field trips & lunch with teacher. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Individual 2 / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 1090 | 2180 | 3270 | 4360 | 5450 | 6540 | 8720 | 10900 | 13080 | 1090 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Individual 1 / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 720 | 1440 | 2160 | 2880 | 3600 | 4320 | 5760 | 7200 | 8640 | 720 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Individual 3 / Lessons per week: 40 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 1460 | 2920 | 4380 | 5840 | 7300 | 8760 | 11680 | 14600 | 17520 | 1460 |
| Comment | ? | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 Standard + Individual (20+5) / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 345 | 630 | 915 | 1200 | 1465 | 1730 | 2260 | 2790 | 3320 | 265 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 28.Apr, 26.May, 30.Jun, 28.Jul, 08.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Teacher Training / Lessons per week: 25 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 490 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 18.Jan, 24.Nov, 05.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| 8 Certification Exam Preparation Course CILS 3/CELI4 / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | 580 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | Fixed duration: 4 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 24.Apr, 23.May, 03.Nov, 28.Nov | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 9 Certification Exam Preparation Course CILS 2/CELI3 / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | 580 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | Fixed duration: 4 weeks. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 24.Apr, 23.May, 03.Nov, 28.Nov | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by Scuola Lorenzo de Medici, 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: | 50.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 37 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: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, organized activities, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 30 EURO. |
| Exams offered: | CILS, CELI |
| 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 23.Jun, 24.Jun, 25.Jun, 26.Jun, 27.Jun, 25.Aug, 26.Aug, 27.Aug, 28.Aug, 29.Aug, 01.Sep, 02.Sep, 03.Sep, 04.Sep, 05.Sep |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | Italian, Spanish, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Italian |
| Comments on the school: | The school also offers: Italy, Cuisine and Wines - 12 lessons/ month - 280 Euros. |
All prices in EURO (convert currency)
| 1 Hostel (dormitory) From 91 EURO week | ||||
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| 2 Homestay // breakfast, single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 210 | 840 | ||
| Comment | . Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 3 Homestay // breakfast, double room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 175 | 700 | ||
| Comment | . Includes: Breakfast, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 25 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 4 Homestay // half board, single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 280 | 1120 | ||
| Comment | . Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 40 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 5 Homestay // half board, double room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 245 | 980 | ||
| Comment | . Includes: Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 35 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 6 Shared Flat // Single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | -- | 550 | ||
| Comment | Price range: 400-700 euro. Utilities are not included.. Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| 7 Shared Flat, Double room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 2 Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | -- | 450 | ||
| Comment | Price range: 320-550 euro. Utilities are not included.. Includes: No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. No extra nights bookable. | |||
| * 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 | ||
| Golf | | 15 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 20 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 0 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Skiing | | 200 km | ||
| Squash | | 5 km | ||
| Tennis | | 3 km | ||
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| Examples of social activities organised by Scuola Lorenzo de Medici: | Dinner, sport events, parties, field trips, art tours, lectures. | |||
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Scuola Lorenzo de Medici, Florence, Italy
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