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Scuola Lorenzo de Medici
Florence, Italy

Via Faenza 43 - 50123 Florence - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Dedicated team of Student Advisors.
  • Students get a student card which provides discounts at some local cafes and restaurants.
  • Free one-to-one Italian tutoring, screening of Italian movies and a conversation exchange project.

Scuola Lorenzo de Medici is located in the wondrous Italian city of Florence. Very well located in the San Lorenzo quarter, in the heart of the old city, the school has nearby attractions such as the Medici Chapels, Uffizi Gallery and David of Michelangelo, all within a 15-minute walk of its front doors. Hailed as being the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence is a fantastic setting for students to become engrossed in their beautiful surroundings whilst reaching their educational goals.

Course choices with LdM include the Intensive General Italian course, taking place all year round, and the Intensive Summer courses. Both courses include a variety of activities such as art tours, seminars and conversation exchanges with Italians - available to students of all levels. Private or Two-to-One lessons are also available, with 1 weekly One-to-One tuition session also included in the Summer and Intensive programmes.

Facilities at Scuola Lorenzo de Medici include a cafeteria, library, garden and free WiFi.

Scuola Lorenzo de Medici works from a solid foundation with over 45 years of experience in international higher education. They believe that learning is empowerment,and strive to play a part in the empowerment of every student that studies with them. Cultural diversity is key to the atmosphere and day-to-day running of the school, with faculty, staff and students from over 100 different countries attending the school each year.

Italian Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 0 0 0 1,290 1,226 0 0 0 2,580 2,451 0 0 0
Price in US$ 1,444 2,887

The course includes:

Student Point for study and computer access

Wi-Fi Internet access throughout LdM premises

Housing service

LdM Italian language library with a variety of Italian books, periodicals and DVDs

Recreational activities (meetings with Italian students, art tours, movies, seminars)

Tutoring: one-to-one weekly tutorial session free of charge

Conversation Exchange with Italians. In Florence, LdM pairs its students with Italian students from various state universities who wish to improve their foreign language skills.

LdM Certificate of Attendance that confirms the student's participation in the relevant course of Italian Language and Culture

The course is composed of 12 group lessons + 5 one-to-one lessons weekly.

Classes are held from Monday through Thursday.

Course specific data
General course schedule
3-4 daily lessons of 50 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:
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:45
Possible course durations
4, 8 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: 9
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 0 0 0 490 466 0 0 0 980 931 0 0 0
Price in US$ 549 1,097

The course includes:

Student Point for study and computer access

Wi-Fi Internet access throughout LdM premises

Housing service

LdM Italian language library with a variety of Italian books, periodicals and DVDs

Recreational activities (meetings with Italian students, art tours, movies, seminars)

Tutoring: one-to-one weekly tutorial session free of charge

Conversation Exchange with Italians. In Florence, LdM pairs its students with Italian students from various state universities who wish to improve their foreign language skills.

LdM Certificate of Attendance that confirms the student's participation in the relevant course of Italian Language and Culture

Classes are held from Monday through Thursday.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2-3 daily lessons of 50 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:
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:45
Possible course durations
4, 8 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: 9
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 0 800 760 1,190 1,131 1,535 1,459 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 895 1,332 1,718
Starting dates
Every Monday

The course includes:

Student Point for study and computer access

Wi-Fi Internet access throughout LdM premises

Housing service

LdM Italian language library with a variety of Italian books, periodicals and DVDs

Recreational activities (meetings with Italian students, art tours, movies, seminars)

Tutoring: one-to-one weekly tutorial session free of charge

Conversation Exchange with Italians. In Florence, LdM pairs its students with Italian students from various state universities who wish to improve their foreign language skills.

LdM Certificate of Attendance that confirms the student's participation in the relevant course of Italian Language and Culture

The course is a combination of 20 group lessons plus 5 individual lessons.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 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:
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:45
Possible course durations
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: 9
Lesson duration
50 min
Private
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 450 428 900 855 1,350 1,283 1,800 1,710 2,250 2,138 2,700 2,565 3,150 2,993 3,600 3,420 4,500 4,275 5,400 5,130 5,850 5,558
Price in US$ 504 1,007 1,511 2,014 2,517 3,021 3,524 4,028 5,034 6,041 6,544
Starting dates
Every Monday

The course is a tailor-made programme based on the student's existing language skills, expectations and personal, professional and social needs.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:45
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
50 min
FREE changes
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 350 333 700 665 1,050 998 1,400 1,330 1,750 1,663 2,100 1,995 2,450 2,328 2,800 2,660 3,500 3,325 4,200 3,990 4,550 4,323
Price in US$ 392 784 1,175 1,567 1,958 2,350 2,741 3,133 3,916 4,699 5,090
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course is for two students with the same level booking and studying together.

It's a tailor-made programme based on the students' existing language skills, expectations and personal, professional and social needs.


The course includes:

Student Point for study and computer access

Wi-Fi Internet access throughout LdM premises

Housing service

LdM Italian language library with a variety of Italian books, periodicals and DVDs

Recreational activities (meetings with Italian students, art tours, movies, seminars)

Tutoring: one-to-one weekly tutorial session free of charge

Conversation Exchange with Italians. In Florence, LdM pairs its students with Italian students from various state universities who wish to improve their foreign language skills.

LdM Certificate of Attendance that confirms the student's participation in the relevant course of Italian Language and Culture

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 50 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 - 12:45
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:45
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
50 min

Our prices for Scuola Lorenzo de Medici 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

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Student opinions about Scuola Lorenzo de Medici, Florence

4.2
Overall school rating of
Scuola Lorenzo de Medici, Florence
19 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
4.5 
Facilities
3.9 
Social activities
3.8 
Organisation
4.5 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 
Value for money
4.1 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.5 
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 
Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
4.3 
Students 31-49 years (5 ratings)
4.0 
Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
4.0 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
“The class was extremely challenging.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Most of the students in my class were there for an extended period of time so I felt like I came in the middle of things. This made it difficult to connect with my classmates right away.
Course: Super Intensive Italian Course - 1 week
Review date: 28. Oct. 2014 by Patrina Corsetti
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Great teachers.”
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive Italian Course - 1 week
Review date: 6. Sep. 2012 by Marina Den Boef
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The teachers were great, the lessons were fun. The coffee in the cafeteria was delicious.”
Details of the review
Other comments: Unfortunately I heard about the school's activities towards the end of the course from other students who had booked with another agency (the school offers different courses like yoga, wine or singing club)
Course: Super Intensive Italian Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 10. Oct. 2011 by Nicole Hochleiter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“The quality of the courses”
Insider tip: “Individual lessons are very effective to improve the level”
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive Italian Course - 1 week
Review date: 31. Jan. 2008 by Aurélie De Pins
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Very good teachers”
Details of the review
Other comments: I think we have too much grammar to learn, and not enough time to integrate it properly. But the teachers are very good, and spend as much time as possible making us talk, even if we do not have the proper grammar
Course: Super Intensive Italian Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Oct. 2007 by Berivan Pont
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Personal approach; all teachers know you personally”
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive Italian Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. Aug. 2007 by Anne Ter Wal
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Size of the classes”
Insider tip: “Take part in the activities, like the visits tio the museums”
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive Italian Course - 6 weeks
Review date: 9. Aug. 2007 by Magnus Hamm
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Theachers qualifications - personal approach”
Insider tip: “The possibility to have contact with an Italian family”
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 30. Apr. 2005 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Theachers qualifications - personal approach”
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 30. Apr. 2005 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Everybody very friendly”
Insider tip: “Special courses (art, cooking..)”
Details of the review
Other comments: it would be nice to have more students of different cultures (more mix of countries)
Course: Standard
Review date: 25. Mar. 2004 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Insider tip: “Attend all activities.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 14. Dec. 2003 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 30. Oct. 2003 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Other comments: the teachers were all friendly, helpful, nice and motivated.
Course: Standard
Review date: 18. Jun. 2003 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive Italian Course - 1 week
Review date: 18. Jun. 2019 by Mary Margaret Richards
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive Italian Course - 1 week
Review date: 11. Jun. 2019 by Dennis Tinucci
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive Italian Course - 1 week
Review date: 30. Aug. 2009 by Elisabeth Nilsson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
Details of the review
Course: Standard + Individual (20+5) - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Dec. 2008 by Anne Baumann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 9. Jul. 2005 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 14. Jun. 2003 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Scuola Lorenzo de Medici compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 Scuola Lorenzo de Medici FlorenceAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.14.5
Location of the school4.54.8
Facilities4.04.0
Social activities3.64.0
Organisation4.54.5
Quality of teaching4.44.5
Value for money3.94.4
Homestay4.54.2
Shared flat4.24.2

Scuola Lorenzo de Medici (LdM)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ASILSNAFSAWYSE/FIYTOEDUITALIAPreferential 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
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 Scuola Lorenzo de Medici and you book here.
The school is also known under the name
Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici
Year of school foundation
1973

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Library

  • Garden

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Air conditioning in most classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    • Number of public PC workstations: 30

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 23%
Spain 15%
Germany 8%
Japan 6%
Brazil 5%
England 4%
Switzerland 2%
Netherlands 2%
France 1%
Other nationalities 34%
Average number of students
In summer: 200
Throughout the year: 300
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Information for all courses offered by Scuola Lorenzo de Medici

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
€50
Course material
Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately €30 per course level.
Comments about courses

If the minimum number of participants for a group course (3) is not reached, the school reserves the right to reduce the number of teaching hours.



Previous students are eligible for a 10% discount on new bookings.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 42 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 06 Jan 2026, 12 Apr 2026 - 13 Apr 2026, 25 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 02 Jun 2026, 24 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026 - 26 Dec 2026.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
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
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

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

Students can enjoy guided tours,marvel at masterpiece artworks in museums, visit local artisanal
workshops, hike to new heights on nature walks, and so much more! Students can also join clubs that include soccer, volleyball,pilates,choir,drawing,ceramic,board games, and much more!

Adults - Paid activities

Students can enjoy guided tours,marvel at masterpiece artworks in museums, visit local artisanal workshops, hike to new heights on nature walks, and so much more!

Accommodation

Show details of all accommodations
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in € -- -- -- 725 907 1089 1271 1450 1817 2175 182
Price in US$ 854 1,068 1,283 1,497 1,708 2,140 2,562 215
Minimum stay: 4 weeks
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

All of these apartments are fully furnished, with a washing machine, kitchen, bathroom, common area and Wifi connection. You must provide a security deposit of EUR 150, which must be paid upon receipt of the school’s Housing request form.

This accommodation is organised by an external agent and the price can range from EUR 550 to EUR 900 per month depending on location, size and quality.

The price above is for the average price.

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 €150 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
Price extra night
€27 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in € 315 630 945 1260 1575 1890 2205 2520 3150 3780 315
Price in US$ 371 742 1,113 1,484 1,855 2,226 2,597 2,968 3,710 4,451 371
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Price from EUR 37 to EUR 45 per day.

The security deposit will be refunded at the end of the term if there are no damages caused by the student’s negligence.

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 €150 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
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in € 245 490 735 980 1225 1470 1715 1960 2450 2940 245
Price in US$ 289 577 866 1,154 1,443 1,731 2,020 2,308 2,885 3,462 289
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Price from EUR 27 to EUR 35 per day.

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 €150 is charged and will be refunded to you when you leave the accommodation provided there are no damages.
Price extra night
€35 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
30 minutes by public transport.
Includes
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.

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FAQ about Scuola Lorenzo de Medici, Florence

What is the best price for a course at Scuola Lorenzo de Medici, Florence?
“Italian courses at Scuola Lorenzo de Medici start at 117 € for Summer Intensive Italian Course course with 12 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the most popular accommodation offered by Scuola Lorenzo de Medici?
“The accommodation Shared Apartment is the most popular among all our clients of Scuola Lorenzo de Medici”
What is the number of students per class at Scuola Lorenzo de Medici?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Scuola Lorenzo de Medici varies from 1 (Private Italian Lessons) to 12 students (Summer Intensive Combination Italian Course)”
Which countries are students of Scuola Lorenzo de Medici from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Scuola Lorenzo de Medici comes from USA with a 23% representation, followed by students from Spain (15%) and Germany (8%).”
Scuola Lorenzo de Medici offers courses for which ages?
“Scuola Lorenzo de Medici offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.”

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Leisure programme for adults (sample):
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LDM Academic Catalog 2023/24
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Terms of Scuola Lorenzo de Medici

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Lorenzo de’ Medici s.r.l. | Tax registration ID: IT02120070483

Visa Documents

Nationals from Vietnam require a visa to enter and study in Italy.
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
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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