Monnalisa Italian Language and Culture Florence, Italy
Via dei Pandolfini 20 - 50122 Florence - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Located in the historical centre of Florence, in a charming medieval palace.
- Afternoon activities can include museum visits, conversation, games, cooking class, Florence tour and more.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 50% of students are from USA
Location: Monnalisa Italian Language and Culture is located in the city hailed as the birthplace of the renaissance, Florence, in northern Italy. The school is housed in the heart of the city centre, just a few moments' walk from attractions such as the Theatro Verdi, Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, Bargello National Museum, Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and much more. Monnalisa Italian Language and Culture is also close to shops, cafés, restaurants and supermarkets, ensuring that students have all they need to enjoy the city in comfort, whilst achieving their language goals.
School facilities: The school's facilities offer students everything that they might need to reach their language goals, in a welcoming and friendly environment. The facilities include a movie room, library, free after-class language learning software and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms are equipped with televisions, heating and ample natural light to help create an optimal learning environment.
Course selection: Course selection includes something for students of all levels, General Italian courses taught over various intensities and schedules, throughout the whole year. Exam preparation courses for the CILS exam are also available all year round, with personalised Senior programmes available for the more senior students. The Monnalisa School of Italian Language and Culture also provide courses in English, Latin and Italian literature.
Italian Courses
General Language
Intensive Group class
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€170€162 / week More
Intensive Group class
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€170€162 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 170 162 | 340 323 | 480 456 | 640 608 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 191 | 381 | 537 | 716 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Group class10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!from€95€91 / week More
Standard Group class
10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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€95€91 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 95 91 | 190 181 | 285 271 | 380 361 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 107 | 213 | 319 | 426 |
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Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:50 - 10:50 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Online
Online One-to-One Course This course tends to sell out quickly!5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from€175€167 / week More
Online One-to-One Course
This course tends to sell out quickly!
5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
€175€167 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 175 167 | 350 333 | 525 499 | 700 665 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 196 | 392 | 588 | 784 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:40 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:50 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
One-to-One Course10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€350€333 / week More
One-to-One Course
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€350€333 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1,050 998 | 1,400 1,330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 392 | 784 | 1,175 | 1,567 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 60 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:40 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 10 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 60 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Monnalisa Italian Language and Culture include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
Class in session1/12
2/12
3/12
4/12
5/12
Break6/12
7/12
Lessons8/12
9/12
Private lessons10/12
Class group11/12
Selfie!12/12
Monnalisa Italian Language and Culture
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Italian teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 25% male / 75% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Monnalisa Italian Language and Culture and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 2016
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Drink vending machine
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 3
Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 50% |
| England | 15% |
| Switzerland | 15% |
| Germany | 10% |
| Sweden | 10% |
| Spain | 5% |
| Brazil | 3% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 0% |
| 18-24 years | 10% |
| 25-34 years | 30% |
| 35-50 years | 30% |
| >50 years | 30% |
The average age outside summer is 13 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 30Adult courses - Throughout the year: 30Junior courses - In summer: 2Junior courses - Throughout the year: 5
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years5 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 3Adult courses Throughout the year: 3Junior courses In summer: 1Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 38 years
Information for all courses offered by Monnalisa Italian Language and Culture
- Lesson duration
- 60 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 35 €. 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.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 06 Jan 2026, 05 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 25 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 02 Jun 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.Please note this school reserves the right to cancel confirmed bookings if a minimum number of students is not reached. Notification of such cancellation would happen at least 0 days before the course is due to start. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Museum visits
- Afternoon conversation
- Cooking class
- Florence tour
Adults - Paid activities
- - Museum visits
- Afternoon conversation
- Cooking class
- Florence tour
- Art course
Accommodation
Host family Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal 
Shared bathroom
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€385/ week Show more
Host family
Double room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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€385/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 385 | 770 | 1155 | 1540 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 454 | 907 | 1,361 | 1,814 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Price per person
Price per person
- Room Occupancy
- Double room
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
No extra nights bookable
FAQ about Monnalisa Italian Language and Culture, Florence
What is the best price for a course at Monnalisa, Florence?
“Italian courses at Monnalisa start at 91 € for Standard Group class course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the number of students per class at Monnalisa Italian?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Monnalisa Italian varies from 1 (Online One-to-One Course ) to 10 students (Intensive Group class)”
Which countries are students of Monnalisa Italian Language and Culture from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Monnalisa Italian Language and Culture comes from USA with a 50% representation, followed by students from England (15%) and Switzerland (15%).”
Monnalisa Italian Language and Culture offers courses for which ages?
“Monnalisa Italian Language and Culture offers courses from 0 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 38 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of Monnalisa Italian Language and Culture
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:40
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- MonaLisa S.n.c. Die Verdone & Venturini | Tax registration ID: IT06680460489
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- School fee for issuing the visa documents:
- 100 €
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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