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Centro MachiavelliFlorence, Italy

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4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating of Centro Machiavelli, Florence
Ranked #11 of 16 Italian schools in Florence
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Social activities
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Organisation
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

(0)
Students 18-30 years
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

(17)
Students 31-49 years
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

(7)
Students 50+ years
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

(11)
What we like about the school
  • Accommodation next to school
  • Free seminars and historic tours in the city.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: Located in the lively and historic centre of Florence's Piazza Santo Spirito, the school thrives on making students feel welcome. Situated on the banks of the Arno, the school is a short walk from the narrow medieval streets, spectacular squares and beauty of Florence. Enjoying the city's prestigious monuments is only a short distance away, from The Duomo to Michelangelo's David; Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza Della Signoria to Palazzo Pitti with the Boboli Gardens; Florence is spell-bounding and assures to give you a one-of-a-kind experience.

Social and Cultural: Centro Machiavelli put their students' needs at the forefront of their livelihood, fulfilling their language and tuition goals, whilst offering many opportunities to further experience Florence through music, arts, culture and other social activities. Whether your interests are in Opera, Galleries, history or solely the Italian language, Centro Machiavelli Italian Language School could very well be the school for you.
  • The language school Centro Machiavelli was founded in Florence, Italy in 1978.
  • Legal name / parent company: Centro Machiavelli srl
  • Tax registration ID: IT05400660485

Italian Courses

General Language
Online
Private
Business
Language Plus Activity
Specialty Courses

Information for all courses offered by Centro Machiavelli

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students but has to be returned to the school at end of course.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 45 €. 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 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
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 before the start of the course via an online form.

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.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Note: All courses offered by Centro Machiavelli, Florence can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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  • Coffee break in terrace
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  • Views of Florence
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  • Studying together
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Centro Machiavelli

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOASILSISO 9000/9001EDUITALIALICETErasmus
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)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:50
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Centro Machiavelli and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Library

  • Student support desk

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in most classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 6
    Number of public PC workstations: 2

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Adapted for blind students

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 80
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 50
Junior courses - In summer: 1
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 1
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Junior courses In summer: 1
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 26 years
Throughout the year: 32 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Florence Peretola Airport:
80 € one way
160 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Firenze / Peretola Airport (FLR).
More information about airports around Florence and how to get from the airport to Florence on your own here on our Florence page.

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)
Europe: 25 €
,
North America: 40 €
,
South America: 40 €
,
Africa: 50 €
,
Oceania: 50 €
,
Asia: 40 €

Leisure activities

activity possible
Cooking
Music
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Seminars on historic and artistic topics
Visits to the major points of interest in and around the city
Introduction to the city: cultural events and services
Walks through the historic centre
Visits to the many museums and churches
Excursions to villas and gardens in the outlying areas of the city
Visits to temporary exhibits and shows of major interest
Visits to Siena, Lucca, Volterra and San Gimignano

Adults - Paid activities

Visits to artisan workshops and historic shops
Visits to companies working in the fashion industry
* Visits to wineries and to farms producing oil and wine

Junior - Free activities

Seminars on historic and artistic topics
Visits to the major points of interest in and around the city
Introduction to the city: cultural events and services
Walks through the historic centre
Visits to the many museums and churches
Excursions to villas and gardens in the outlying areas of the city
Visits to temporary exhibits and shows of major interest
Visits to Siena, Lucca, Volterra and San Gimignano

Seminars and visits to understand the social economic makeup
of the city and the surrounding area:
History of the city
Economy of Florence and the surrounding area
* Urban development

Junior - Paid activities

Visits to artisan workshops and historic shops
Visits to companies working in the fashion industry
* Visits to wineries and to farms producing oil and wine
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
 Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)

Accommodation

Ratings of Centro Machiavelli compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 Centro Machiavelli FlorenceAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Student opinions about Centro Machiavelli, Florence

Liked
The subjects were well thought out. They were useful and relevant to everyday life as opposed to some courses that teach about elephants, the zoo, and other irrelevant topics not useful in everyday life. The lessons started and ended on time. My teacher was very observant of the students understanding and quick to adjust to make sure every student was understanding the lesson. Teaching was intense in the mornings and more fun and interactive in the afternoons which was a very good combination. I am amazed at how many topics the teacher covered in 3 weeks. I felt that I learned a lot in a short time and would highly recommend the school to others.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Yes - don't forget to study. I discovered after a a few days that I needed to study in addition to attending classes. The homework assignments were helpful and got me into the habit of studying (it had been a long time since I went to school!).
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments Helen is an awesome asset to the school. She makes everything work like a clock. She is multi-lingual, she knows all the schedules, all the classes, all the extra activities and is a cheerful and willing assistant to students.
Course: Intensive [Italian] - 2 weeks
5. Nov. 2018
Liked
It was a lovely, international course with 12 participants aged 18 to 67. The age difference was not noticed in class, which was mainly due to the exciting, methodical class led by the teacher (Christiano). It was a lot of fun and the learning progress was considerable for me. Thanks!
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The city tour in Florence by Rima!
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Shared Apartment
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
30. Oct. 2018
Liked
I liked it so much! All the material was explained very clear as if it were my native language. The school is located near the magnificent church. I walked through the center to get to the school so I passed by all the main attractions.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss I studied for two weeks but it is not enough, it is better to plan a course for more than a month and come when it is not so hot.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Shared Apartment
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments Wonderful staff, very positive people.
Course: Super-Intensive - 2 weeks
3. Aug. 2015
Liked
How they welcomed us, the excellent disposition to help us in everything, excellent classes and professional teachers whose classes were easy-going, varied, motivating. Good learning in all my language skills whist having fun.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments I would have liked to extend the course. I would come back, no doubt.
Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
24. Jan. 2014
Liked
Everyone is very nice at the school. Most of the teachers do a great job! Every 2 weeks there's a test, so if you make good progress you will join the next class.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The whole city is nice! I liked especially the place where the school is. Everyday after school we were drinking a beer and eating a panino at the stairs of the church in front of the school :)
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other comments There are a lot of Japanese people at the school (I think over 90%)! They are really nice but in the beginning it's difficult to make friends when you're a foreigner on your own. But after 2 or 3 weeks you like them all ;)
Course: Intensive - 8 weeks
16. Jun. 2009
Liked
The very warm atmosphere and the quality of teaching. The exceptional hospitality of Helen who finds all the answers to our questions.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The guided city tours with Rima.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay Executive
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments The kindness and patience of my two teachers Gino and Christina.
Course: Semi-Intensive - 8 weeks
9. Sep. 2015
Liked
Excellent standard of teaching from Gulia B and Christiano. Great location. Good value for money. Sylvia B was a great guide.
Disliked
The split site made it difficult for some students to get to class and have a break - also more difficult to socialise. Not enough toilets. Having lessons in the afternoon made it harder to structure my day. More could be done to bring students together, e.g. a WhatsApp group and default evening meetup point.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Speak up asap if you think you're not in the group you want to be in. The test is just a guide. Some people might prefer a challenge. Others might prefer to recap
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Shared Apartment
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent
Course: Intensive Italian Course [Italian] - 2 weeks
30. Oct. 2023
Liked
Location was perfect. Teaching was effective and the diversity of people attending the class made discussions enjoyable.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Guided walking trips!
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Shared Apartment
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Other comments Nobody knew why the name was Machiavelli!
Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
29. Oct. 2018
Liked
The school is located in a very nice place. The teachers Federica and Benedetta are very good.
Disliked
Some rooms are very small.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Go buy food at Pennymarket, it's cheap and good. View the town from Piazza Michelangelo. It's wonderful.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments Florence is fantastic but full of tourists, very expensive and - depending where you live - extremely loud. Don't forget earplugs. The weather is still nice well into October.
Course: General
27. Jan. 2003
Liked
Because Machiavelli is rather a small school everybody really cared about us.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The open-air pub (disco) "Le Murate" ("Vie di Fuga")is a great place. Hotel "Baglioni" has a nice terrace that offers a great view over Florence...so do Fiesole and Piazale Michelangelo.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments Florence is a very beautiful city. I felt really comfortable there - I only wish that I could have stayed longer. Our appartment was nice - a bit dirty though, but the location was gorgeous and we had the whole flat for ourselves. The school was less than a one minute walk away...and Ponte Vecchio (city center) was about a 5 min. walk.
Course: General
10. Sep. 2001
Liked
The teachers were wonderful and made learning easy because they made it fun.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Make sure to bring food for snacks as breaks are short.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay Executive
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments I can't wait to go back!
Course: Super-Intensive - 1 week
27. May. 2013
Liked
The teachers at Macchiavelli are very open-minded, very friendly and helpful
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The "Dolce Vita" is a great bar, but be there on time (about six or seven the latest), otherwise you might not find a free chair
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments It is very easy to switch the level if you feel not to be in the right place. You can ask the teacher about everything, they always do their best. Thanks to Frederica and Gino :)) Oh, and don't miss the guided tours through Florence - they are for free, you meet lots of people and the guide, Rima, is absolutely lovely
Course: General
23. Jun. 2005
Liked
Small groups; friendly and interested teachers; international atmosphere
Insider tips about what future students should not miss future students should be interested in japonese food ;)
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: General
23. Apr. 2003
Liked
Energy and good mood of the teachers, plus support staff is excellent.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Great pizza at the restaurant directly under the school.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments Fine location.
Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
15. Apr. 2015
Liked
Teachers were so nice and really into making your trip worth it.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The room renting(appartements) is a nice way to meet people your age!
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Shared Apartment
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments I think it is a really cute school. Not so expencive as the other schools in florence.
Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
5. Nov. 2007
Liked
Depend on the class. but im my class, the teacher was good.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Don't sperk Japanese with your Japanese friend in your class! Speak italian only!!
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other comments Here is Florence, so there are many many many Japanese. But if you keep speaking italian only, you'll get ability. Forza!!
Course: General
23. Mar. 2004
Liked
Lessons were really good! Teachers were nice and helpful
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Course: Intensive - 12 weeks
7. May. 2008
Liked
Very nice teacher and the setting of the school was good
Disliked
they could have offered more activities for spare-time
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Throw parties and go to the gelateria "vivoli"
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Other comments For me 2 weeks were just perfect since my accomodation was not very clean. But for learning Italian I would have liked to stay at least a month. That would be perfect for a beginner.
Course: General
8. Aug. 2001
Liked
All the people who work there, especially the teachers
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Were the best two months of my life. I recommend to everyone who can, enjoy this unforgettable experience . I'm sure they will love Firenze, the Piazza Santo Spirito, the Machiavelli Center. I left my heart in .... FIRENZE !
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments I extended my 8-week course for another two and unfortunately had to stop for the Christmas holidays and year end. I just have to thank all who work there for their kindness and competence. Especially the teacher Cristiano with whom I had the privilege to meet and mingle . So with Cristina , Helen, Eleni, Vicenza, ... everyone! I miss you all!
Course: Intensive - 8 weeks
7. Mar. 2016
Liked
The teacher, Vicenza, and the cooking class at Rima's.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss You really have to participate in one of the activities, you meet so many new, nice, great people!
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments I have had two wonderful weeks, I really enjoyed it tremendously. A big thanks for Vicenza is in place, she is absolutely a wonderful teacher and person.
Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
7. Oct. 2009
Liked
The teachers, the secretaries and the other students
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments It´s a small but really nice school. The groups are not very big and you can practise a lot the language.
Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
17. Nov. 2007
Liked
It is very easy and unexpected how you make friends.
Disliked
It seems that 70% of the students are from Japan. I would like more diversity than this.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Be sure to hike up to Piazza Michelangelo and also visit Fiesoli.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments In general, it is a very nice school with qualified teachers and great prices. They do their best to match you with local housing, so some students will have better homes than others just by luck.
Course: General
13. May. 2004
Liked
The prefessoressa blessed and guided tours
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments All cordial. I felt at home and I would have liked to stay longer
Course: General
7. Nov. 2004
Liked
Teachers, peers and the teaching method
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Shared Apartment
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
17. Dec. 2008
Liked
Excellent teachers, efficient teaching
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Shared Apartment
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Intensive [Итальянский] - 2 weeks
12. Feb. 2018
Liked
The lessons were interesting.
Disliked
The class was too big, 12 or 13 and 4 members from Japan, that was too much.I Think, different lessons for Asian people could be better.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Course: General
9. Sep. 2002
Liked
My teacher, Benedetta.
Disliked
There should be more computers...
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Sometimes it seems like the classes are just thrown together at random - remember that you can change your class if you are not happy!
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: General
20. Jan. 2004
Liked
The family atmosphere.
Disliked
Too many Japanese students.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Course: General
17. Aug. 2002
Liked
The teacher (Vicenza)
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments the certificate should be a bit better it's just a paper that says that you attended the class
Course: General
11. Mar. 2004
Liked
Small, nice teachers.
Disliked
not enough courses for advanced italian.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other comments problems with the owner of the appartment: we changed the house for the last two days and went in a hotel.he was very unfriendly. the school will not send any more people to him.
Course: General
23. Apr. 2003

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FAQ about Centro Machiavelli,

  • Italian courses at Centro Machiavelli start at 129 € for Semi-Intensive Italian Course course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Shared Apartment is the most popular among all our clients of Centro Machiavelli
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Florence Peretola Airport (80 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Centro Machiavelli varies from 1 students (Online One-to-One 10) to 10 students (Super-Intensive Italian Course)
  • 100% of teachers at Centro Machiavelli hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Centro Machiavelli comes from Japan with a 30% representation, followed by students from Germany (17%) and England (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Centro Machiavelli offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 26 during the summer and 32 for the rest of the year.

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