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Istituto Il David
Florence, Italy

Via de Vecchietti, 1 - 50123 Florence - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.

Location: Istituto II David is located in the birthplace of the renaissance, Florence, Italy. Hailed for its architecture, rich cultural history, beauty and art, Florence is a unique city, with Istituto II David located right in the middle. The school is housed just a moment's walk from such famous sites as the Piazza Della Republica, the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Ponte Vecchio and multiple museums, including the Uffizi Gallery. The Santa Maria Novella railway station is also only a short walk away, ensuring students have all they need to enjoy Florence and the surrounding areas during their time at school.

School facilities: Istituto II David has over 35 years of experience in teaching Italian as a foreign language. Its facilities, central to the city, offer students all they need to reach their language goals, in a comfortable and friendly environment. These facilities include a rooftop terrace, library, lounge area, movie room and a student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Course selection: Course selection offers something suitable to students of all levels, with Part-time, Full-time and Summer programmes available over several schedules and intensities. Programmes combining Italian with Culture or Cooking, are also popular and available the whole year-round. The school also offers courses to learn English.

Italian Courses

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General Language
Standard CoursePopular Italian course
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€240€228 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 20 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 36
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 240 228 420 399 560 532 680 646 1,020 969 1,280 1,216 1,600 1,520 2,400 2,280 3,000 2,850 3,600 3,420 5,400 5,130
Price in US$ 269 470 627 761 1,141 1,432 1,790 2,685 3,356 4,028 6,041
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This is the school’s most popular and in-demand course, with 20 hours of classes per week in which the student is placed in a group that corresponds to their current level of knowledge. The course gives equal weight to traditional forms of learning as to more informal means of learning, with 2 hours for both grammar learning and for conversation.

Part of the reason for the popularity of the Standard course is that students can work hard during the early hours of the day, and then have their evenings free to explore Florence and take care of any personal errands.





Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Student reviews about "Standard Course" at Istituto Il David
Luca 5.0
"Very convenient programme and schedule."
Carol 5.0
"Loved it! "
Maria Luiza 5.0
"It was great to study only in the morning and have the afternoon free to explore the city."
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Intensive CourseRecommended Italian courseMost Popular Italian course
In high demand!
30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€360€342 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 20 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 16 20 24
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 360 342 620 589 820 779 1,020 969 1,530 1,454 1,920 1,824 2,400 2,280 2,700 2,565 3,600 3,420 4,500 4,275 5,400 5,130
Price in US$ 403 694 918 1,141 1,712 2,148 2,685 3,021 4,028 5,034 6,041
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday


Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:50
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Student reviews about "Intensive Course" at Istituto Il David
Ana Paula 5.0
"I loved the teachers! "
Andreas 3.0
"Intensive course (30 lessons/week)"
Benno 2.0
"Many older people, especially during the afternoon sessions"
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Part-Time Course
10 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€105€100 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 20 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 36
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 0 240 228 320 304 420 399 630 599 760 722 950 903 1,440 1,368 1,800 1,710 2,160 2,052 3,240 3,078
Price in US$ 269 358 470 705 851 1,063 1,611 2,014 2,417 3,625
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday


Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:50
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Combined Course A
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€440€418 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 20 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 440 418 820 779 1,130 1,074 1,440 1,368 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 493 918 1,265 1,611
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This course includes 20 group lessons in the morning and 5 one-to-one lessons in the afternoon per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Student reviews about "Combined Course A" at Istituto Il David
Anita 5.0
"Good and thorough."
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Combined Course B
30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€640€608 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 20 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 640 608 1,180 1,121 1,610 1,530 2,080 1,976 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 716 1,320 1,801 2,327
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This course includes 20 group lessons in the morning and 10 one-to-one lessons in the afternoon per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:50
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Combined Course C
35 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€560€532 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 20 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 560 532 1,020 969 1,390 1,321 1,780 1,691 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 627 1,141 1,555 1,992
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

This course includes 30 group lessons in the morning/afternoon and 5 one-to-one lessons in the afternoon per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
7 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Private Course 15
15 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
€570€542 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 20 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 570 542 1,050 998 1,575 1,497 2,100 1,995 2,850 2,708 3,420 3,249 3,990 3,791 4,560 4,332 5,130 4,874 5,700 5,415 6,840 6,498
Price in US$ 638 1,175 1,762 2,350 3,189 3,826 4,464 5,101 5,739 6,377 7,652
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Starting dates
Every Day

This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.

Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private Course 30
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
€1,050€998 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 20 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 1,050 998 2,100 1,995 3,150 2,993 4,200 3,990 5,250 4,988 6,300 5,985 7,350 6,983 8,400 7,980 9,450 8,978 10,500 9,975 12,600 11,970
Price in US$ 1,175 2,350 3,524 4,699 5,873 7,048 8,222 9,397 10,572 11,746 14,095
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Starting dates
Every Day

This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Semi-Private Course 15
15 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
€720€684 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 20 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 720 684 1,350 1,283 2,025 1,924 2,700 2,565 3,600 3,420 4,320 4,104 5,040 4,788 5,760 5,472 6,480 6,156 7,200 6,840 8,640 8,208
Price in US$ 806 1,511 2,266 3,021 4,028 4,833 5,638 6,444 7,249 8,055 9,665
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Starting dates
Every Day

This course is for 2 students traveling together, ideally at the same level.

Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Semi-Private Course 30
30 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€1,350€1,283 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 20 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 1,350 1,283 2,700 2,565 4,050 3,848 5,400 5,130 6,750 6,413 8,100 7,695 9,450 8,978 10,800 10,260 12,150 11,543 13,500 12,825 16,200 15,390
Price in US$ 1,511 3,021 4,531 6,041 7,551 9,061 10,572 12,082 13,592 15,102 18,122
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Starting dates
Every Monday

This course is for 2 students traveling together, ideally at the same level.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Business
Standard Course + Business
24 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€400€380 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 20 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 36
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 400 380 740 703 1,040 988 1,320 1,254 1,980 1,881 2,560 2,432 3,200 3,040 4,960 4,712 6,200 5,890 7,440 7,068 11,160 10,602
Price in US$ 448 828 1,164 1,477 2,215 2,864 3,580 5,549 6,936 8,323 12,484
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

It includes the Standard Course plus 2 hours of Business Italian for 2 afternoons per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Course + Fashion
24 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€400€380 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 20 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 36
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 400 380 740 703 1,040 988 1,320 1,254 1,980 1,881 2,560 2,432 3,200 3,040 4,960 4,712 6,200 5,890 7,440 7,068 11,160 10,602
Price in US$ 448 828 1,164 1,477 2,215 2,864 3,580 5,549 6,936 8,323 12,484
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

It includes the Standard Course plus 2 hours of Italian Fashion for 2 afternoons per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Language Plus Activity
Standard Course + Italian Cooking
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€390€371 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 20 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 390 371 720 684 1,010 960 1,280 1,216 1,600 1,520 1,920 1,824 2,240 2,128 2,480 2,356 2,790 2,651 3,100 2,945 3,600 3,420
Price in US$ 437 806 1,130 1,432 1,790 2,148 2,506 2,775 3,121 3,468 4,028
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

Combine the Standard Course (20 lessons per week) with 6 hours of cooking lessons per week. The cooking classes are taught by a professional Italian chef.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 17:00 - 20:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Course + Art History
24 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€400€380 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 20 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 16 20 24 36
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 400 380 740 703 1,040 988 1,320 1,254 1,980 1,881 2,560 2,432 3,200 3,040 4,960 4,712 6,200 5,890 7,440 7,068 11,160 10,602
Price in US$ 448 828 1,164 1,477 2,215 2,864 3,580 5,549 6,936 8,323 12,484
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

It includes the Standard Course plus 2 hours of Italian Art History for 2 afternoons per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Istituto Il David include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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Student opinions about Istituto Il David, Florence

4.5
Overall school rating of
Istituto Il David, Florence
62 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 
Facilities
4.1 
Social activities
4.2 
Organisation
4.5 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 
Value for money
4.5 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.5 
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.6 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
5.0 
Students 18-30 years (21 ratings)
4.3 
Students 31-49 years (17 ratings)
4.6 
Students 50+ years (22 ratings)
4.6 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
67 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Small groups; dedicated teachers; good international mix of students; very good location.”
“Afternoon events usually did not take place due to a lack of participation.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Dec. 2025 by Beatus Ofenloch-Haehnle
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
78 years
Overall rating
4.0
“In addition to very dedicated teachers, there were also some who gave me the impression that they were ‘ pushing through it’.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 25. Nov. 2025 by Nikolaus Baier
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
23 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The location, the friendly teachers, the really good learning method, the friendly atmosphere and the activities on offer.”
“Not much to complain about. On a personal note, the only downside was having to start classes in the afternoon for just one week, as opposed to the usual schedule where the standard option is taught in the morning, but apart from that, nothing to complain about.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very convenient programme and schedule.
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Sep. 2025 by Luca Versaen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
63 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Approach to lessons. Fun assignments.”
“The general explanation at the beginning of class day 1 could be a bit more comprehensive about the activities, location, classrooms class groups, the team etc.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good and thorough.Other comments: Compliments. Keep up the good work!
Course: Combined Course A - 1 week
Review date: 14. Apr. 2025 by Anita Langeslag
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
30 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers are great! Anna, Giada and Sara!

Each one is perfect in their subject!”
“The afternoon classes of the intensive course could do with more revision and explanations. Sara is perfect and applies the methodology given by the institution very well!

I think it's worth the institution thinking about other activities in the intensive!”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I loved the teachers!
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 14. Apr. 2025 by Ana Paula Enes
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Rosa our grammar tutor was excellent, and the back office staff were incredibly helpful and efficient.”
“It's not a 1 rating, but our conversation tutor, Sara, spoke with a little too much tone of voice.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Loved it!
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 9. Mar. 2025 by Carol Reed
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
54 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The location and the teachers and the staff.”
“Nothing.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 28. Oct. 2024 by Trinh Nguyen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
75 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers are very capable and very nice. There is a good atmosphere!”
“Classrooms are not well insulated, quite noisy”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Sep. 2024 by Cecilia Van Leemput
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers were wonderful, the class dynamics were very good, the location was perfect, and the textbook was very good.”
Insider tip: “Remember to absorb as much as you can from every teacher; they have a lot to share.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was great to study only in the morning and have the afternoon free to explore the city.Other comments: It became a home for me; everyone there gained a special place in my heart.
Course: Standard Course - 11 weeks
Review date: 29. May. 2024 by Maria Luiza Calcagno
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
66 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Very good teaching staff. Generally a pleasant atmosphere and well organized.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. May. 2024 by Walter Kiechl
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
70 years
Overall rating
5.0
“They listen and teach to your level. Great teachers.”
“Needs sound proofing between classrooms, sometimes made it very noisy if another class were listening to music or a film.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 28. Nov. 2023 by Barbara Anne Holmes
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
41 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers loved what they do and that makes it fun. They take their job seriously and are very kind and patient with the students. The activities were also very engaging.”
“There were no real weaknesses. I know it's hot during the summer months and I'm not sure of the cooling policy but it was a little hot at times but nothing I couldn't handle.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Jul. 2023 by Rico Lavender
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
23 years
Overall rating
1.0
“Offered a good number of excursions and cultural programs”
“Teaching was painfully slow and it would have been more beneficial to spend that time making friends to practice with and using Duolingo.”
Insider tip: “Pick a different school”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Not worth it
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 27. Jun. 2023 by Jared Zuker
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
57 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Very motivating teachers, quality of teaching, group size”
“There are no weak points”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. May. 2023 by Margit Neumann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
47 years
Overall rating
3.0
“The teachers were very nice and the school is right in the centre. So you don't have long distances if you want to stroll around the city after class. For me, the most important point about learning Italian was that I had the Italian language around me all day.”
“The acoustics in the classrooms are unfortunately very poor. I could sometimes not understand the other students properly - for two reasons: The classrooms are not soundproof, which means: I could sometimes hear the teacher from the neighbouring classroom better than the other students in my classroom. In addition, the acoustics in the classrooms are slightly reverberant. So it was sometimes difficult to listen to the others, especially if you are not used to the Italian language.

In the week I attended the course, I only learned two new grammar rules: l'imperativo and l'avverbio. The rest of the grammar rules we talked about (passato prossimo, forma progressiva, pronomi diretti e indiretti and le preposizioni) were just repetition for me.

Before taking this course, I had already taken about 50 lessons online with an Italian teacher. When I compare these two ways of learning Italian (30 lessons at Istituto Il David vs. 50 lessons with the private teacher), I can clearly say: the private online lessons were much more effective and much cheaper.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Intensive course (30 lessons/week)
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 25. Apr. 2023 by Andreas Neubrech
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
37 years
Overall rating
4.0
“Teachers”
“Queueing at the restroom”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Apr. 2023 by Katharina Klat
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
48 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Simply great teachers. I spent 12 weeks at the school and had the chance to learn with 3 different teachers. They were all excellent, attentive and really cared that we’d do well. The teachers and the rest of the staff were also very happy to asnswer any question and assist with any need - educational or other.
During my stay students mix was also very good.”
“Classrooms were a bit noisy.”
Insider tip: “If you are into art and history, I strongly recommend you find a good podcast to help you better navigate in Florence.
I personally listened to Dr. Rocky Ruggiero’s “rebuilding the renaissance”. It was great. Very knowledgeable and funny. Because it’s about a period (the renaissance) and not about Florence, you need to spend some time finding the relevant episodes, but it’s more than worth the trouble.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 12 weeks
Review date: 3. Apr. 2023 by Uri Sorek
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
37 years
Overall rating
5.0
“My experience at Istituto Il David was excellent; I really liked both my teachers and the social activities were also great. I would definitely go back when I have the chance.”
“Nothing comes to mind.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 30. Mar. 2023 by Cornelis Jansen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
22 years
Overall rating
2.0
“Friendly and motivated teachers”
“Unfortunately, I was placed in a course whose grammatical content I already knew. I therefore learned almost nothing grammatically and the school didn't care. The speaking classes were quite good.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Many older people, especially during the afternoon sessions
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Mar. 2023 by Benno Nolkemper
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
41 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Very nice and committed teachers, I had Giulia in grammar and Giada in conversation and I learned and laughed a lot. I can highly recommend the guided tour that is organized in the afternoon, you learn a lot of details that most guides certainly don't contain.”
“This has nothing to do with the school itself, but if you only book one week, you should think twice about doing more lessons in the afternoon. It was too much for me, I was very tired in the evenings. But like I said, this is my personal experience.”
Insider tip: “You should definitely visit other places in Tuscany too, I found Lucca really great.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was a bit long-winded, with me, another student and the teacher, two hours of conversation can seem long.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 28. Mar. 2023 by Juliana Vajarova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
56 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Good teaching materials, supporting the progress week on week. Very good teachers, who are patient while still ensuring progress in the curriculum, and enabling good participation in class.”
“New students with no or minimal knowledge of the language, arriving in class mid-term or toward the end of the 4-week term, while others are being told that they have to start at a specific date. It creates a bit of disappointment and disruption.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good afternoon (intensive) sessions, with very few students (between 2 and 4) during the 4 week term.
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 7. Mar. 2023 by Henrik Jepsen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
3.0
“To be honest attending lessons led by the more commited teachers was pleasant and greatly increased my knowledge not only of the language but also the culture.”
“Not all teachers were comitted, some of them were even incompetent, I would say. I was at the school for 3 months so I met almost all teachers and the level of the lessons varied greatly.

At the end of my course we were informed that our classes will be takig place in the afternoon to accommodate other students, so basically they treated us like we were less important.

I asked for a refund and was told I could only postpone the remaining lessons for later this year which is clearly a joke because who would take time off work just to have classes in normal schedule.”
Insider tip: “Choose a different school. In this one it can be good but it does not have to, the level of teaching varies a lot.”
Details of the review
Other comments: I do not like the fact that they treated me like I was silly, what can I say.
Course: Standard Course - 12 weeks
Review date: 4. Oct. 2022 by Petr. Skorvan.
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
57 years
Overall rating
4.0
“Top location, nice teachers”
“Group too big, room too dark and poorly ventilated, management unfriendly, some poor copies”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Was perfectly adequate Other comments: I found the placement test very daunting. 1 hour sitting in a room without air-conditioning and the person was extremely unfriendly. The first day could be made more inviting and better.
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 19. Sep. 2022 by Claude Hepe
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
35 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Our teachers were absolutely brilliant and we learned a lot. The school is located right in the city centre, which makes it very attractive to explore the city after class.”
“The placement test could have been online”
Insider tip: “Try out "Grotta del Leo" for food, very tasty. Instead of panoramic pictures of Piazzale Michelangelo (a car park) go 5 minutes further to San Miniato al Monte, much nicer and not so crowded.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Personally, I would have liked more grammar, but the course was great, especially thanks to our teachers.
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Aug. 2022 by Andreas Feldmann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Teachers were amazing and great at keeping the classes interesting. Learnt a lot more than expected in a short period of time. Homestay was also amazing. My host was super sweet and welcoming.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Jul. 2022 by Ariane Alarco
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
68 years
Overall rating
5.0
“Excellent teachers, interested in you and your requirements.”
“Nothing”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Well thought through, great teachers who are interested in you, as a person, and your needs.Other comments: Great location, easy access.
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Jul. 2022 by Barbara Holmes
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
32 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers were all very competent and very friendly. I really made a lot of progress in that time. The roof terrace was also very nice and the air conditioning in each classroom was a great advantage as well.”
Insider tip: “You should definitely also explore the surrounding area a bit (Siena, Lucca, Pisa and so on).”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The test at the beginning helped to ensure that I ended up in the right course. It was also nice to see that you could always change courses afterwards if the level wasn't right.Other comments: Keep it up! Happy to do it again and again!
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Jun. 2022 by Simon Wenz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
53 years
Overall rating
4.0
“Very nice teachers, very interesting course participants, lots of social contacts, great roof terrace, several social activities per week.”
“I was placed in a slightly too low level, grammar could have progressed a little faster”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. May. 2022 by Martin Fischer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
35 years
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers were very friendly and kind. The school was well organised. I was very happy and would recommend it to others or go again at any time :)”
“The lessons could have been a bit more exciting and diverse. The 4 hours of lessons per day were divided into 1.5 h grammar and 1.5 h "speaking". The grammar was good, the speaking lessons rather boring. The time almost didn't pass. It would have been good to have more breaks.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 22. Apr. 2022 by Janine Iten
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
3.0
“The school is located in the centre of the city, convenient for activities afterwards. The teachers are all friendly, most of them try very hard to give good lessons, are always available for questions, manage the age difference of the students (18 - almost 80) well. I liked that the classes are divided differently in conversation and grammar.

- Thank you for the small afternoon activities, they were interesting, and (also going out to eat together) helpful to get to know the other students. I only met nice people from many nations there!

- Thank you for the still cautious handling of the Corona situation.”
“- In the grammar lessons, we work with a self-made book from the school, which in my opinion is very unclear and unstructured. Grammatical forms appear again and again in the exercises that are only explained in later lessons. Some teachers are able to deal with this confidently, but unfortunately I also had one who was very poorly prepared and left us alone with it. There was a placement test at the beginning, but it was never changed. I observed students who couldn't work in grammar lessons because they didn't know the basics. They were not allowed to change classes during the week, not even at their own request. For them it was very demotivating, for the others it was a challenge to their patience.

- I had one conversation teacher who motivated us to speak for the whole two lessons with a lot of joy and ideas. The other one did most of the speaking herself, basically new vocabulary lessons, which were good, but just not conversation lessons.

- A lot of time is spent writing rules and assignments on the whiteboards, I remembered my school days in the 60s and 70s. Some classrooms are only separated by glass doors, so you can follow two lessons at times.

- I realise that I have high expectations because of my own teaching experiences. If I book a language course in Florence again, I will probably do so at another school in the hope that it will be better there.”
Insider tip: “Be brave, even if you're over 50 or 60, no one looks at you funny here!”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Even though I was not satisfied with some things and teachers (textbook, certain amount of speaking by teachers/students, flexibility in the course composition), I understand the Italian language better after two weeks of the standard course and living in the country. Other comments: I lack the opportunities for comparison
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Apr. 2022 by Dagmar Reinländer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Istituto Il David compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 Istituto Il David FlorenceAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.54.5
Location of the school5.04.8
Facilities4.14.0
Social activities4.24.0
Organisation4.54.5
Quality of teaching4.54.5
Value for money4.54.4
Homestay3.94.2
Shared flat3.94.2

Istituto Il David

Accreditations and Quality seals
EDUITALIALICETPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Italian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% 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 Istituto Il David and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1983

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 12%
USA 10%
England 7%
Spain 6%
Brazil 5%
France 5%
Netherlands 4%
Switzerland 3%
China 3%
Sweden 2%
Israel 2%
Japan 2%
Korea 2%
Venezuela 1%
Turkey 1%
Italy 1%
Chile 1%
Other nationalities 33%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 25%
25-34 years 25%
35-50 years 30%
>50 years 15%
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Information for all courses offered by Istituto Il David

Lesson duration
55 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 40 €. 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):
06 Jan 2026 - 11 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 25 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 02 Jun 2026, 24 Jun 2026, 23 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 19 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
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
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
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.

Airport transfer

Florence Peretola Airport:
€88 one way
€176 return (both ways)

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Walking tours: in the center of Florence, Piazzale Michelangelo, Oltrarno.
- Short lessons about Italian culture in our school: the history of Florence, Italian cuisine, Dante and the Italian language, Italian body language, Italian habits and traditions.
- Movies with Italian subtitles at school.
- Italian music karaoke at school.
- International dinners and watermelon on the terrace.
- Treasure hunt and group games.

Adults - Paid activities

- Half day excursions to the Certosa, Fiesole, the park of Pratolino, Villa Petraia.
- Full day excursions to Siena, Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano, Chianti area, Viareggio, 5 Terre.
activity possible
Ballet
Basketball
Cooking
Dancing
Football (soccer)
Golf
Horse riding
Mountainbiking
Music
Squash
Swimming
Table Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Yoga

Accommodation

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Shared Apartment Most Popular Accommodation
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3.3
22 ratings
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Shared bathroom
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€240/ week
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These apartments can be shared with other students, or with the owner of the property itself. They come with furniture and general items already included, meaning you won’t have to worry about decorating or buying cooking utensils. This includes bed linens.

This is the ideal option for those people who prefer to follow their own routine and live independently, including taking on all the responsibilities of taking care of yourself and your living space.

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of €50 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
Price extra night
€40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
19 minutes walking (average reported by 17 former students).
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
41
Student reviews about Shared Apartment
Kassandra
Accommodation: 2.0
Location: 3.0
Room: 1.0
"The bathroom was very dirty (already upon arrival)
Benno
Accommodation: 1.0
Location: 4.0
Room: 2.0
Meals 1.0
"9 person shared flat without pictures or information about the flat in advance, dirty kitchen with only one hob. When I asked if I could reduce my rental period due to the unexpected circumstances, they reacted with refusal and incomprehension. I will definitely not book accommodation there next time.
Petr.
Accommodation: 2.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 3.0
Meals 1.0
"Room in a location close to the centre, nothing to complain about. On the other hand, the landlady required payment in cash (I suggested transfers, but this was not possible) which generates additional problems. Twice she tried to extort more money from me than the contract required.
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Homestay
4.5
11 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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€330/ week
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Check-in
Sunday
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Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of €50 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
Price extra night
€55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
22 minutes walking (average reported by 6 former students).
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
80
Student reviews about Homestay
Juliana
Accommodation: 3.0
Location: 3.0
Room: 4.0
Meals 1.0
"Unfortunately, the stay with the host family was different than expected. We saw each other at mealtimes, otherwise the door was locked, the host family was friendly but lacked warmth, I felt like a number, 'the next guest/student' was already on the way. Breakfast consisted of biscuits and packaged croissants and sips of coffee, very minimalist even by Italian standards. Luckily there was another student there, otherwise I would have been a bit unhappy. But so we could laugh about it all and have a delicious breakfast somewhere in a bar. Dinner was a little better, but also rather basic for a country known for good food. I personally would prefer to book a hotel next time, then I know what to expect.
Simon
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 4.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 4.0
"The couple was very nice and easy-going. The camaraderie with the flatmates was also great.
Barbara
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 5.0
"Gianna was the best host, helpful with speaking Italian, room was clean, food was great.
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Homestay
4.5
11 ratings
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
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€270/ week
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Sunday
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Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of €50 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
Price extra night
€45 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
80
Student reviews about Homestay
Maria Luiza
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 4.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 5.0
"Anita and her family welcomed me with open arms and treated me very well. It was a great pleasure to have this complete experience living in the home of an Italian family.
Ariane
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 5.0
"Host was super sweet and welcoming. Location was great! Walking distance from most places (10-25min). Home itself was very cozy.
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Homestay
4.5
11 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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€500/ week
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Sunday
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Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of €50 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
Price extra night
€80 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Average distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
80
Student reviews about Homestay
Mara
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 4.0
Meals 5.0
"We (couple in a double room) were warmly welcomed, integrated into family conversations and, on our own request, learned how to prepare food. We felt very welcome and really enjoyed our stay with our family!
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Homestay
4.5
11 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
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€380/ week
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Sunday
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Saturday
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Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of €50 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
Price extra night
€70 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Average distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
80
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Private Apartment
Single room, No meals
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€500/ week
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No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
20 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Kitchen, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Maximum age of students
41
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Shared Apartment
3.3
22 ratings
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€320/ week
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Check-in
Sunday
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Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Deposit (refundable)
Upon arrival a refundable deposit of €50 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
Price extra night
€60 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Average distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Maximum age of students
41
Student reviews about Shared Apartment
Andreas
Accommodation: 3.0
Location: 3.0
Room: 4.0
"The accommodation was a bit further away than expected. Otherwise reasonably equipped. A fan is provided for high temperatures, but it is of little use in these temperatures. The surroundings were also very noisy. The kitchen equipment was great, although you had to learn how to use the oven first. Self-catering is easy to manage here.
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Questions and answers about Istituto Il David

Does the school offer accommodation in a private 1-bedroom apartment?
“The school offers accommodation in a shared apartment with other students or homestay accommodation. Private apartments are not available.”
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023
How many days before the arrival does the school send the accommodation address?
“The address of the accommodation is sent 10 days prior to arrival.”
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 12, 2023
I would like to book the course as educational leave! How do I get the corresponding certificate for my employer?
“To book the course as educational leave, the information about the federal state you are employed in, is important. The school is not certified for all federal states. The certificates are often only valid for a specific time. If you are interested in educational leave, please indicate the state in which you are employed. Then we can check the certification with the school. Note: For educational leave, a certain, fixed number of lessons per week is required.”
Tanja, Languagecourse.Net - Nov 22, 2022
Can you start as a complete beginner every Monday?
“With previous knowledge, you can start every Monday actually. For complete beginners, the school often offers fixed dates. ”
Tanja, Languagecourse.Net - Nov 22, 2022

FAQ about Istituto Il David, Florence

Can you let me know what time the classes start in the morning at Istituto Il David?
“The standard courses start at 09:00 at the earliest.”
Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 18, 2023
Is it possible to book a homestay accommodation close to the school, in a safe area?
“Florence is not a big city, so it is quite safe everywhere.
We have several host families in a safe area in the center at 5-20 minutes walk from our school, and we can book the closest family available when we receive the booking. ”
Carlo, Employee from Istituto Il David - Feb 04, 2022
Is it possible to take a course at Istituto Il David as an absolute beginner?
Is airport pickup offered by Istituto Il David?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Florence Peretola Airport (88 €)”
What is the number of students per class at Istituto Il David?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Istituto Il David varies from 1 (Private Course 15) to 12 students (Standard Course)”
Which countries are students of Istituto Il David from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Istituto Il David comes from Germany with a 12% representation, followed by students from USA (10%) and England (7%).”
Istituto Il David offers courses for which ages?
“Istituto Il David offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.”

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Students should arrive at 8:45
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Istituto Il David SRL | Tax registration ID: IT05198360488

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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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
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Express shipment fee (via courier)
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North America: €40
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South America: €50
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Africa: €60
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Oceania: €70
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Asia: €60
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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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