Linguaviva Florence, Italy
Via Fiume 17 - 50123 Florence - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Centrally located in a quiet street next to the main railway station.
- Welcome and farewell dinners.
- Excellent rating of student apartments4.4
- Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
- A 45 minute lesson duration is a bit shorter than normal.
- Private one to one lessons cost more than other schools.
Location: Linguaviva Florence is located in the magnificent city of Florence, in Italy's Tuscany region. The school is housed in the Santa Maria Novella neighbourhood, within walking distance of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Basilica di San Lorenzo, the Piazza della Repubblica and the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, amongst many other sites of historical and cultural interest. There are also several restaurants, shops, cinemas and amenities within walking distance of the school.
Course selection: Linguaviva offers General Italian and Italian programmes with a difference. In addition to General Italian programmes taught over various schedules and intensities, the school also provide Italian courses in combination with Arts, History, Cooking and Internships. Cultural programmes for seniors, University Foundation programmes and Summer Preparation programmes for Italian universities are also readily available.
Social and cultural: Florence is a culturally rich city that is steeped in history. The Church of San Salvatore al Monte, the Rose and Iris Gardens, the monumental ramps designed by Giuseppe Poggi, Piazzale Michelangelo, and the Church of San Miniato al Monte are all registered UNESCO world heritage sites.
School chain: The Linguaviva Group has supplied Italian language programmes for over 45 years. They currently have schools in Milan, Lignano and Florence, in addition to Italian language programmes in Japan (Tokyo) and China (Shanghai).
Italian Courses
General Language
Standard Course
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€260€247 / week More
Standard Course
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€260€247 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 260 247 | 450 428 | 670 637 | 880 836 | 1,000 950 | 1,200 1,140 | 1,400 1,330 | 1,600 1,520 | 2,000 1,900 | 2,150 2,043 | 3,900 3,705 |
| Price in US$ | 291 | 504 | 750 | 985 | 1,119 | 1,343 | 1,567 | 1,790 | 2,238 | 2,406 | 4,363 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 25 May 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 24 Aug 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 19 Oct 2026, 16 Nov 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Standard Course" at Linguaviva
Matteo
"Carefully organized, I learned a lot"
Laura
"Perfect intensity if you want to have time for activities the rest of the day."
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Intensive Course
In high demand!30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€390€371 / week More
Intensive Course
In high demand!
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€390€371 / 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 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 390 371 | 675 642 | 1,000 950 | 1,320 1,254 | 1,650 1,568 | 1,980 1,881 | 2,310 2,195 | 2,640 2,508 | 2,970 2,822 | 3,300 3,135 | 3,960 3,762 |
| Price in US$ | 437 | 756 | 1,119 | 1,477 | 1,846 | 2,215 | 2,585 | 2,954 | 3,323 | 3,692 | 4,430 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 25 May 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 24 Aug 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 19 Oct 2026, 16 Nov 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Super Intensive Course (20 group + 10 individual)30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€830€789 / week More
Super Intensive Course (20 group + 10 individual)
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€830€789 / 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 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 830 789 | 1,590 1,511 | 2,380 2,261 | 3,160 3,002 | 3,950 3,753 | 4,740 4,503 | 5,530 5,254 | 6,320 6,004 | 7,110 6,755 | 7,900 7,505 | 9,480 9,006 |
| Price in US$ | 929 | 1,779 | 2,663 | 3,535 | 4,419 | 5,303 | 6,186 | 7,070 | 7,954 | 8,838 | 10,605 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 25 May 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 24 Aug 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 19 Oct 2026, 16 Nov 2026
The one-to-one lessons are fully personalised and intensive. It will help you to quickly improve your general or specialised Italian knowledge.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Cultural Programme for Seniors18 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from€650€618 / week More
Cultural Programme for Seniors
18 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Offer!from
€650€618 / 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 (€) | 0 | 1,300 1,235 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,455 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 13 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 21 Sep 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 3-4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 50 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Cultural Programme for Seniors" at Linguaviva
Marisela
"The visits were very well organized, especially the excellent information provided by Virginia. She is a true art historian who knows how to communicate her knowledge. "
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Junior
Junior Summer Camp (14 to 17 years old)20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Offer!from€1,050€1,024 / week Includes accommodationMore
Junior Summer Camp (14 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
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€1,050€1,024 / week
Includes accommodation
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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 (€) | 0 | 2,200 2,145 | 0 | 4,200 4,095 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 2,526 | 4,822 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 29 Jun 2026, 13 Jul 2026, 27 Jul 2026
Students can only take the course for 2 weeks if the start date is 27 Jul.
Single rooms available upon request and subject to availability: EUR 70.
Unaccompanied minor service: not included in the fee, available upon request: EUR 30.
Prices
- Course price includes accommodation
- Homestay, Double room, Breakfast, lunch & dinnerInterested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
- Price includes
- Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 2, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Age range:
- 14 - 17 years
Students per class- Maximum: 14 / Average: 10
Lesson duration- 45 min
Student reviews about "Junior Summer Camp" at Linguaviva
Julia
"The other students were much younger than me."
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Online
Online One-to-One 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€1,140€1,083 / week More
Online One-to-One 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€1,140€1,083 / week
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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1,140 1,083 | 2,280 2,166 | 3,420 3,249 | 4,560 4,332 | 5,700 5,415 | 6,840 6,498 | 7,980 7,581 | 9,120 8,664 | 10,260 9,747 | 11,400 10,830 | 13,680 12,996 |
| Price in US$ | 1,276 | 2,551 | 3,826 | 5,101 | 6,377 | 7,652 | 8,927 | 10,202 | 11,478 | 12,753 | 15,303 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Online One-to-One 3030 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€1,700€1,615 / week More
Online One-to-One 30
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€1,700€1,615 / 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 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1,700 1,615 | 3,400 3,230 | 5,100 4,845 | 6,800 6,460 | 8,500 8,075 | 10,200 9,690 | 11,900 11,305 | 13,600 12,920 | 15,300 14,535 | 17,000 16,150 | 20,400 19,380 |
| Price in US$ | 1,902 | 3,804 | 5,705 | 7,607 | 9,509 | 11,410 | 13,312 | 15,214 | 17,115 | 19,017 | 22,820 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
Online One-to-One 4040 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€2,250€2,138 / week More
Online One-to-One 40
40 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€2,250€2,138 / 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 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 2,250 2,138 | 4,500 4,275 | 6,750 6,413 | 9,000 8,550 | 11,250 10,688 | 13,500 12,825 | 15,750 14,963 | 18,000 17,100 | 20,250 19,238 | 22,500 21,375 | 27,000 25,650 |
| Price in US$ | 2,517 | 5,034 | 7,551 | 10,068 | 12,585 | 15,102 | 17,619 | 20,136 | 22,653 | 25,170 | 30,203 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 8 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Private
One-to-One 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€1,140€1,083 / week More
One-to-One 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€1,140€1,083 / 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 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1,140 1,083 | 2,280 2,166 | 3,420 3,249 | 4,560 4,332 | 5,700 5,415 | 6,840 6,498 | 7,980 7,581 | 9,120 8,664 | 10,260 9,747 | 11,400 10,830 | 13,680 12,996 |
| Price in US$ | 1,276 | 2,551 | 3,826 | 5,101 | 6,377 | 7,652 | 8,927 | 10,202 | 11,478 | 12,753 | 15,303 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
One-to-One 3030 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€1,700€1,615 / week More
One-to-One 30
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€1,700€1,615 / 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 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1,700 1,615 | 3,400 3,230 | 5,100 4,845 | 6,800 6,460 | 8,500 8,075 | 10,200 9,690 | 11,900 11,305 | 13,600 12,920 | 15,300 14,535 | 17,000 16,150 | 20,400 19,380 |
| Price in US$ | 1,902 | 3,804 | 5,705 | 7,607 | 9,509 | 11,410 | 13,312 | 15,214 | 17,115 | 19,017 | 22,820 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
See Availability
One-to-One 4040 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€2,250€2,138 / week More
One-to-One 40
40 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€2,250€2,138 / 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 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 2,250 2,138 | 4,500 4,275 | 6,750 6,413 | 9,000 8,550 | 11,250 10,688 | 13,500 12,825 | 15,750 14,963 | 18,000 17,100 | 20,250 19,238 | 22,500 21,375 | 27,000 25,650 |
| Price in US$ | 2,517 | 5,034 | 7,551 | 10,068 | 12,585 | 15,102 | 17,619 | 20,136 | 22,653 | 25,170 | 30,203 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 8 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Language Plus Activity
Italian + CookingThis course tends to sell out quickly!28 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€520€494 / week More
Italian + Cooking
This course tends to sell out quickly!
28 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€520€494 / week
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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 (€) | 0 | 1,060 1,007 | 1,590 1,511 | 2,080 1,976 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,186 | 1,779 | 2,327 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 25 May 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 24 Aug 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 19 Oct 2026, 16 Nov 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00 - Possible course durations
- 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Italian + Arts This course tends to sell out quickly!28 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€475€452 / week More
Italian + Arts
This course tends to sell out quickly!
28 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€475€452 / 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 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,900 1,805 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,800 3,610 | 0 | 0 | 5,700 5,415 |
| Price in US$ | 2,126 | 4,251 | 6,377 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
05 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 25 May 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 24 Aug 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 19 Oct 2026, 16 Nov 2026
This course includes 20 Italian language lessons and 8 art courses held in Italian per week.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 5-6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 15:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 4, 8, 12 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Italian + Arts " at Linguaviva
Raisa
"Very nice too! It was just not necessary to be able to speak Italian there. Mainly English was spoken there."
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Italian Wine Lovers20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)Offer!from€700€665 / week More
Italian Wine Lovers
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
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€700€665 / week
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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 (€) | 0 | 1,400 1,330 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,567 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 25 May 2026, 21 Sep 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 14 / Average: 10
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Linguaviva include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
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Touring Florence5/46
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Excursion in Florence 11/46
Detailed explanation from teacher12/46
Conversation in the gardenen13/46
Concentrating in class14/46
Social time in Florence 15/46
Focusing16/46
Students in Florence17/46
Study group18/46
Teacher and students19/46
Friends for life in Florence 20/46
Linguaviva class21/46
Accommodation in Florence22/46
students23/46
Night out24/46
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Nightlife in Florence26/46
Exploring Florence27/46
New friends28/46
Interior at Linguaviva29/46
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Workshop space31/46
City view from the school 32/46
Learning area at Linguaviva in Florence33/46
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Linguaviva classroom 35/46
Music space at Linguaviva36/46
Linguaviva accommodation37/46
Fun activities 38/46
Seeing Florence39/46
Working together40/46
Linguaviva computer room facilities41/46
Ice cream42/46
Going out for drinks43/46
Linguaviva students44/46
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City tour46/46
Student opinions about Linguaviva, Florence
4.3
Overall school rating of
Linguaviva, Florence
Linguaviva, Florence
26 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (4 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (9 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (1 rating)
Students 50+ years (7 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Julia
16 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Welcoming, availability and helpfulness: my host family was excellent on any aspect.”
“Teaching was lacking a bit, although the teacher was super sweet. Also, the students in my class plowed much younger than me.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The other students were much younger than me.Other comments: I had a great time with the family and at school
Course: Junior Summer Camp - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Jul. 2025 by Julia Cericola
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Matteo
18 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teacher and teaching method was very good in adult level 4. The classroom was also very spacious and bright”
“The location of the school is in an area that is not very safe. The distance between school and family not very close. Cigar smoking in the house that hosted me and eating only vegetarian”
Insider tip: “Almost all the students are young: 25 and younger”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Carefully organized, I learned a lotOther comments: It's important to have more information about the host family, especially about smoking and eating.
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Jul. 2025 by Matteo Cericola
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mariella
18 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I had a great time at Linguaviva. Everyone at the school is very nice and helpful and I met great people in my class. The organisation was also very good and I took part in some of the activities offered by the school.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Jul. 2024 by Mariella Schmitt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Laura
17 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers, the staff that accompanies the students, the teaching method.”
Insider tip: “English proficiency is a must when starting the course.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Perfect intensity if you want to have time for activities the rest of the day.
Course: Standard Course - 6 weeks
Review date: 15. May. 2024 by Laura Estupiñan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Marisela
65 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Punctuality and good treatment.”
“The level of teaching, I expected more, it was totally basic. I think it is complemented if you stay another two weeks or if you want to improve your level attend at any other date to the standard course. However, it will not be aimed at people over 50 years old.”
Insider tip: “The school does not inform you about your level of Italian that the initial test shows.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The visits were very well organized, especially the excellent information provided by Virginia. She is a true art historian who knows how to communicate her knowledge. Other comments: I really appreciate that you offer courses for seniors (50 years and over). We are still functional. Thank you.
Course: Cultural Programme for Seniors - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Sep. 2023 by Marisela Hernández Martínez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Kseniia
20 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The organisation of the accommodation is good, helpful people, classrooms are equipped, every week the teacher changes.
There was listening, we watched video clips, half of the lesson once a week they take you to the city during lessons for a quest, interesting. Teachers try to make time for everyone, this is a plus.”
There was listening, we watched video clips, half of the lesson once a week they take you to the city during lessons for a quest, interesting. Teachers try to make time for everyone, this is a plus.”
“The teaching is weak. One week more or less taught well, the second week was bad luck. When you ask, "Why is it this way and not that way?" The question is simply avoided, without saying the answer. Mostly went through grammar, wrote down words. The same can be done from home. Very few words/expressions were given as locals say and what on the internet (for example) you can't learn just like that. There were 8 people in the class, but my personal opinion is that this is too many. We were divided into groups, but it didn't make much sense in practice.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Aug. 2023 by Kseniia Drik
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Zofia
16 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“A lot of speaking Italian, new grammar, excursions and activities after school were very interesting”
Details of the review
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Raisa
19 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very nice atmosphere and very nice teachers!!”
“The activities were not very popular as everything was in Italian which puts others off.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very nice too! It was just not necessary to be able to speak Italian there. Mainly English was spoken there.
Course: Italian + Arts - 4 weeks
Review date: 17. Dec. 2022 by Raisa Van Der Burgt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Evelyn
59 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The quality of instruction; the friendly, supportive staff; the interesting mix of student nationalities.”
Insider tip: “If you choose a homestay, try to find one that has a small fridge--it made such a difference for me to be able to get fresh food from markets so I didn't have to eat out all the time.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 1. Nov. 2010 by Evelyn Schimmel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Robert Findlay
65 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Commitment of all the staff”
Details of the review
Other comments: It´s a pity that you don´t have guided city walks, nor a cafeteria as a meeting point.
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Nov. 2007 by Robert Findlay Leitch
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Roberto
20 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The methodology.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian + Arts - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Oct. 2007 by Roberto Di Zio Lanzellotti
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Paul
20 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very welcoming atmosphere”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 17. Oct. 2006 by Paul Lisowski
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Anya
23 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Great international experience, wonderful instructors, complete immersion.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian + Arts - 4 weeks
Review date: 9. Aug. 2006 by Anya Galli
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Anja
37 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The fact, that the individual course with eligo was made specially for my needs of the italian opera music”
Details of the review
Other comments: I'll go back one day!
Course: One-to-One 20
Review date: 23. Jun. 2006 by Anja Muth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Roser
Overall rating
4.0
“Location and teachers”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Dec. 2005 by Roser Casas Bou
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sasaki
Overall rating
4.0
“Teachers were excellent, helpful, and friendly.”
“Too many students in a class.”
Insider tip: “Had best join the course at the beginning of the month, not in the middle of the month, because contents of lessons and classes are arranged every month.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 14. Jul. 2003 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ignacio
19 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Conversation classes”
“Timetables”
Insider tip: “Fiesole, nice city next to Florence easily reached by public transport”
Details of the review
Other comments: Unfortunately my class was small, and there was not a lot of variety of nationalities. it was me and three Japanese girls, but I think generally that it is not usually like this.
Course: Standard
Review date: 1. Oct. 2001 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Charles
31 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Staff, social activities, everything was well organised”
Insider tip: “Try to stay with a host family in order to practice more.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 30. Jan. 2001 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Frank
19 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Very good teaching”
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 24. Apr. 2000 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Dagmar
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 29. Sep. 2025 by Dagmar Henning
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Lynette
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Cultural Programme for Seniors - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Sep. 2023 by Lynette Tringrove
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Michael
73 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Jun. 2019 by Michael Oconnor
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Maximilian
18 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Aug. 2018 by Maximilian Ainhauser
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Klaus
20 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Italian + Cooking - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Aug. 2017 by Klaus Pruenster
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mika
22 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 12 weeks
Review date: 4. May. 2014 by Mika Anekstein
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Anonymous
36 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive (+35h)
Review date: 28. Oct. 2004 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of Linguaviva compared to ratings of all schools in Italy
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| Homestay | ||
| Shared flat |
Linguaviva
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Italian teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree99% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 50% male / 50% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Linguaviva and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 1976
General school facilities
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Garden
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 16
- Number of public PC workstations: 2
Additional comment about facilities of school
Audio-visual equipment in the classrooms.
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 15% |
| USA | 14% |
| Israel | 10% |
| Japan | 7% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| Turkey | 5% |
| Germany | 4% |
| Korea | 4% |
| China | 3% |
| Spain | 1% |
| Sweden | 1% |
| Netherlands | 1% |
| France | 1% |
| England | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 28% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 12% |
| 18-24 years | 44% |
| 25-34 years | 13% |
| 35-50 years | 21% |
| >50 years | 10% |
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 250Throughout the year: 130Junior courses - In summer: 160
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years14 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 9Adult courses Throughout the year: 9Junior courses In summer: 7
- Average age of students
- In summer: 22 yearsThroughout the year: 25 years
Information for all courses offered by Linguaviva
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €90
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately €23 per course level.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 06 Jan 2026, 05 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 02 Jun 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 14 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 at the school on the first day of the course.
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.
Airport transfer
- Florence Peretola Airport:
- €90 one way
€180 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Firenze / Peretola Airport (FLR).
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Lectures.
- Walking and orientation tours in the city centre. Adults - Paid activities
- - Half day excursions (EUR 35).
- Full day excursion (EUR 49). Junior - Free activities
- - Sporting facilities.
- Private beach.
- Daily participation in afternoon and evening leisure activities.
- Weekly excursions. Junior - Paid activities
- - Trip to Gardaland (EUR 25).
- Video about leisure activities at Linguaviva Florence
Accommodation
Shared Flat
In high demand!
5 ratings Single room, No meals 
Shared bathroom
from
€215/ week Show more
Shared Flat
In high demand!
5 ratings
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€215/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 430 | 645 | 860 | 1075 | 1290 | 1505 | 1720 | 2150 | 2580 | 215 |
| Price in US$ | 507 | 760 | 1,013 | 1,266 | 1,519 | 1,773 | 2,026 | 2,532 | 3,038 | 254 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
The Shared Flats accommodation are residences that have been carefully selected by Linguaviva in Florence, and are ideal for those students who prefer to live an independent lifestyle, without the expectation of taking part in the daily routine of a homestay family. The school deliberately tries to group you with other students that don’t speak your native language, in order to encourage that communication takes place in Italian while you’re at home.
As this is the single room option, you will have your own private space to rest and study in. The kitchen and bathroom are to be shared with your flatmates and will have to be cleaned and looked after mutually. The school promises that this type of accommodation is always situated a maximum of 20 minutes away from the school on foot and that in many cases is even closer.
Bed linens and towels are provided.
- 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 €100 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 10 minutes walking.
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
No extra nights bookable
Student reviews about Shared Flat
Kseniia
"In the first week they put me in a very nice and beautiful flat, but the bus stop was far away ( 10 minutes on foot ) plus it took almost 20 minutes to get there. It was inconvenient to go home at night, so I asked for new accommodation.
The second week in the new accommodation I was given a 5sq/m room, too small, but it was in the centre (5 minutes from Santa Maria Fiori).
Homestay
11 ratings Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
€220/ week Show more
Homestay
11 ratings
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
€220/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1540 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 220 |
| Price in US$ | 519 | 778 | 1,037 | 1,296 | 1,555 | 1,814 | 2,073 | 2,591 | 3,109 | 260 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Students do not have use of the kitchen.
- 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 €100 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
No extra nights bookable
Homestay
11 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€380/ week Show more
Homestay
11 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€380/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 380 | 690 | 1035 | 1380 | 1725 | 2070 | 2415 | 2760 | 3450 | 4140 | 345 |
| Price in US$ | 448 | 813 | 1,219 | 1,625 | 2,032 | 2,438 | 2,844 | 3,250 | 4,063 | 4,875 | 407 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Students do not have use of the kitchen.
- 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 €100 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 100
No extra nights bookable
Student reviews about Homestay
Dagmar
"Was nice, had own bathroom.
Matteo
"The family's welcome was great. There was a little too much cigar smoke in the house and the dinners were only vegetarian.
Laura
"Monica is an amazing person, the best host I could have!
Marisela
"Super nice and hospitable family. Everything very well, happy to be there.
Raisa
"Awesome! Unfortunately, the location is a bit less good, because it's not a nice neighbourhood to walk in alone as a girl.
Homestay
11 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
€175/ week Show more
Homestay
11 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
€175/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 350 | 525 | 700 | 875 | 1050 | 1225 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 175 |
| Price in US$ | 413 | 619 | 825 | 1,031 | 1,237 | 1,443 | 1,649 | 2,061 | 2,473 | 207 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Students do not have use of the kitchen.
- 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 €100 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Maximum age of students
- 100
No extra nights bookable
Homestay
11 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€300/ week Show more
Homestay
11 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€300/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 300 | 540 | 810 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 1890 | 2160 | 2700 | 3240 | 270 |
| Price in US$ | 354 | 636 | 954 | 1,272 | 1,590 | 1,908 | 2,226 | 2,544 | 3,180 | 3,816 | 318 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- 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 €100 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
- Maximum age of students
- 100
No extra nights bookable
Shared Flat
5 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€170/ week Show more
Shared Flat
5 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
€170/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 340 | 510 | 680 | 850 | 1020 | 1190 | 1360 | 1700 | 2040 | 170 |
| Price in US$ | 401 | 601 | 801 | 1,001 | 1,202 | 1,402 | 1,602 | 2,002 | 2,403 | 201 |
Minimum stay: 2 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- 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 €100 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Average distance from school
- 10 minutes walking.
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
No extra nights bookable
Questions and answers about Linguaviva
When do the afternoon activities start at the Linguaviva in Florence?
“Concerning the social activities, actually, most of them start before 3.00 PM, so unfortunately may not be compatible with the attendance of the Intensive course.”
Alessio Milani, Admission Officer from Linguaviva - Dec 03, 2025
Can I book the shared apartment at Linguaviva in Florence for just one week?
“Unfortunately, the shared flat option is really not accessible for one week only. We are so sorry for this”
Alessio Milani, Admissions Officer from Linguaviva - Dec 03, 2025
Does Linguaviva in Florence also have host families with private bathrooms?
“We do have some hosting families who can provide private bathrooms for guests. There is no supplement, as it cannot be 100% guaranteed.”
Alessio Milani, Admission Officer from Linguaviva - Dec 03, 2025
My daughter would like to book accommodation for a week with young participants. What is possible at the Linguaviva in Florence?
“What we could do, if the homestay may sound like an option, is to confirm a placement for your daughter in a family where there is at least another student of a similar age.”
Alessio Milani, Admissions Officer from Linguaviva - Dec 03, 2025
We don't land until around 10.25 at night. Is that a problem with the host family?
“Check-in is normally allowed until 10 PM; however, host families may be a bit flexible on this, yet it would be preferable that you select a flight arriving within the scheduled time frame (8.00 AM – 10.00 PM) to make the placement easier.”
Alessio Milani, Admissions Officer from Linguaviva - Dec 03, 2025
Suppose there are not enough 50+ students and the course does not go ahead. What happens then?
“If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we are happy to offer students an alternative solution for the same value and the same dates that combines our standard Italian language course (20 lessons per week) with a schedule of afternoon activities, arranging an option almost identical to the schedule offered as a cultural programme for seniors, the only difference being that the activities are also open to all other Linguaviva students - so there may be some changes in that case, but it won't be that much different. It has happened in the past and, in fact, most applicants also really liked this alternative option.”
Alessio Milani, Admission Office from Linguaviva - Jan 13, 2025
In which language are the activities offered?
“The activities are carried out in the language to be learned.”
Tanja, Languagecourse.Net - Mar 29, 2023
FAQ about Linguaviva, Florence
What is the best price for a course at Linguaviva, Florence?
“Italian courses at Linguaviva start at 247 € for Standard Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the most popular accommodation offered by Linguaviva?
“The accommodation Shared Flat is the most popular among all our clients of Linguaviva”
Is it possible to take a course at Linguaviva as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Standard Course, Intensive Course, Super Intensive Course (20 group + 10 individual), Italian + Cooking, Italian + Arts ”
Is airport pickup offered by Linguaviva?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Florence Peretola Airport (90 €)”
What is the number of students per class at Linguaviva?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Linguaviva varies from 1 (Online One-to-One 20) to 14 students (Standard Course)”
Which countries are students of Linguaviva from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Linguaviva comes from Brazil with a 15% representation, followed by students from USA (14%) and Israel (10%).”
Linguaviva offers courses for which ages?
“Linguaviva offers courses from 14 years (Junior Summer Camp, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.”
Terms of Linguaviva
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:50
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Linguaviva srl | Tax registration ID: IT03076490485
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.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 40 €
- 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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Linguaviva’s Italian Standard course at their Florence location allows students to develop all the main language skills simultaneously: writing, reading, listening and speaking. This is consistent with the general approach of the course, as it is intended to be useful for a wide range of people and backgrounds. This option represents 20 hours of lessons every week.
This school prefers to avoid translation in the classroom, meaning that all communication and explanation will be given in Italian, in a way that is tailored to your current level. You will use a course book (charged separately) throughout this programme, with your teacher providing additional materials when necessary, as well as directing interactive and dynamic activities with your peers.
Included in your tuition fees, you will receive: the accommodation placement service, the placement test to determine your initial group, academic counselling specifically for Italian universities, certificates, and Linguaviva’s exam fee.