Centro MachiavelliFlorence, Italy
- Accommodation next to school
- Free seminars and historic tours in the city.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- 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.
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
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Price at school Our price | 420 399 | 710 675 | 990 941 | 1260 1197 | 1535 1459 | 1810 1720 | 2085 1981 | 2440 2318 | 2715 2580 | 2990 2841 | 3600 3420 |
If the minimum of 3 participants is not reached, the student may take the Intensive course plus 3 hours of individual lessons per week.
6 lessons a day from Monday to Friday.
The first four lessons are the same as for the intensive course. The last two lessons are mainly dedicated to oral expression and comprehension or to the development of specific cultural themes.
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Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
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Price at school Our price | 300 285 | 470 447 | 630 599 | 780 741 | 1130 1074 | 1480 1406 | 1830 1739 | 2680 2546 | 2960 2812 | 3290 3126 | 4600 4370 |
The intensive course offers comprehensive and in-depth language training. The four hours of daily lessons are divided into two hours of grammar, and two hours of conversation and culture-themed classes.
Collaborative learning is encouraged during your lessons, which usually take the form of simulations, role-playing and group work generally. With this method, the interests and personalities of every student in the classroom are able to come out and contribute to everyone’s experience.
The intensive course offers comprehensive and in-depth language training. The four hours of daily lessons are divided into two hours of grammar, and two hours of conversation and culture-themed classes. Collaborative learning is encouraged during your lessons, which usually takes the form of simulations, role-playing and group work in general. With this method, the interests and personalities of every student in the classroom are able to come out and contribute to everyone’s experience.
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Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 16:30
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Price at school Our price | -- | 320 304 | 430 409 | 540 513 | 670 637 | 800 760 | 930 884 | 1060 1007 | 1190 1131 | 1220 1159 | 1480 1406 |
2 lessons a day from Monday to Friday.
Study of grammatical structures and syntax, development of vocabulary and communication.
This Italian language course was created to fill language gaps: either in grammar and syntax or in oral and written expression and understanding.
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Morning: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:50
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Price in € | 700 665 | 1270 1207 | 1830 1739 | 2380 2261 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes the Intensive group course plus 10 private lessons per week.
The first four lessons are the same as for the intensive course. The last two lessons are private and can have specific professional or study interests and to learn terms and structures related to their field.
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Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:05
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Price in € | 1100 1045 | 1940 1843 | 2760 2622 | 3560 3382 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes the Intensive group course plus 10 private lessons per week for two students.
The first four lessons are the same as for the intensive course. The last two lessons are private and are done on specific pre-arranged themes, the use of language for business purposes, for tourism or for other sectors.
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Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:05
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Price in € | 500 475 | 870 827 | 1230 1169 | 1580 1501 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes the Intensive group course plus 5 private lessons per week.
The course is aimed at those who have specific professional or study interests and who want to enhance their knowledge in a specialised area.
This course is 5 hours per day, 4 in a group and one individual, and it is structured as follows: two hours of morphosyntax, two hours of communication and sociolinguistic skills development and one hour on specific, agreed topics.
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Morning: 9:15 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 13:55
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Price in € | 850 808 | 1440 1368 | 2010 1910 | 2560 2432 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes the Intensive group course plus 5 private lessons per week for two students.
The course is designed for those attending group intensive courses but who want to further improve their Italian, work together with other students, and share common interests.
This course is 5 hours per day, 4 in a group and one in a couple, and is structured as follows: two hours of morphosyntax, two hours of communication and sociolinguistic skills development, one hour lesson for an in-depth study of language or cultural issues proposed by the students themselves.
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Morning: 9:15 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 13:55
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Price at school Our price | 700 665 | 1400 1330 | 2100 1995 | 2800 2660 | 3500 3325 | 4200 3990 | 4900 4655 | 5600 5320 | 6300 5985 | 7000 6650 | 8400 7980 |
Lessons of grammar and conversation. Every lessons is 55 minutes. This programme is aimed at those who have common interests, and who want to learn or perfect the language for study, professional or simply cultural purposes.
This language course was created for those with little time on their hands to study the language or those who have specific professional or study interests and wish to learn terms and structures related to their field.
Afternoon: 13:00 - 13:55
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Price at school Our price | 1400 1330 | 2800 2660 | 4200 3990 | 5600 5320 | 7000 6650 | 8400 7980 | 9800 9310 | 11200 10640 | 12600 11970 | 14000 13300 | 16800 15960 |
This programme is aimed at those who have common interests, and who want to learn or perfect the language for study, professional or simply cultural purposes. This language course was created for those with little time on their hands to study the language or those who have specific professional or study interests and wish to learn terms and structures related to their field.
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Price at school Our price | 480 456 | 860 817 | 1290 1226 | 1720 1634 | 2110 2005 | 2500 2375 | 2890 2746 | 3280 3116 | 3670 3487 | 4060 3857 | 4840 4598 |
Includes cultural activities in the afternoon.
The course is divided in 2 parts:
4 lessons of Italian language in classes with maximum 1 participant.
And 3 cultural activities in the afternoon to visit and discover the city of Florence.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
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Price at school Our price | 400 380 | 800 760 | 1200 1140 | 1600 1520 | 2000 1900 | 2400 2280 | 2800 2660 | 3200 3040 | 3600 3420 | 4000 3800 | 4800 4560 |
Private online lessons.
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:50
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Price at school Our price | 800 760 | 1600 1520 | 2400 2280 | 3200 3040 | 4000 3800 | 4800 4560 | 5600 5320 | 6400 6080 | 7200 6840 | 8000 7600 | 9600 9120 |
Private online course
Afternoon: 15:00 - 15:55
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Price at school Our price | 450 428 | 900 855 | 1350 1283 | 1800 1710 | 2250 2138 | 2700 2565 | 3150 2993 | 3600 3420 | 4050 3848 | 4500 4275 | 5400 5130 |
Individual Italian courses are for those who want to learn or perfect the language in a short time, who are interested in particular issues for work or study reasons.
The courses are organised in 10-hour cycles and lessons have a duration of 50 minutes each.
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Price at school Our price | 900 855 | 1800 1710 | 2700 2565 | 3600 3420 | 4500 4275 | 5400 5130 | 6300 5985 | 7200 6840 | 8100 7695 | 9000 8550 | 10800 10260 |
Individual Italian courses are for those who want to learn or perfect the language in a short time, who are interested in particular issues for work or study reasons.
The courses are organised in 10-hour cycles and lessons have a duration of 50 minutes each.
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Price at school Our price | 550 523 | 1100 1045 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | 2750 2613 | 3300 3135 | 3850 3658 | 4400 4180 | 4950 4703 | 5500 5225 | 6600 6270 |
This programme is aimed at those who have common interests, and who want to learn or perfect the language for study, professional or simply cultural purposes. The "lessons for 2 or 3 people" programme combines the advantages of individual lessons with those of group learning.
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:20
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Price at school Our price | 1100 1045 | 2200 2090 | 3300 3135 | 4400 4180 | 5500 5225 | 6600 6270 | 7700 7315 | 8800 8360 | 9900 9405 | 11000 10450 | 13200 12540 |
This programme is aimed at those who have common interests, and who want to learn or perfect the language for study, professional or simply cultural purposes.
This language course was created for those with little time on their hands to study the language or those who have specific professional or study interests and wish to learn terms and structures related to their field.
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:20
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Price in € | 450 428 | 900 855 | 1350 1283 | 1800 1710 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The Italian business course aims to respond to the needs of students and professionals who need to deepen their knowledge of the Italian language for business purposes.
The individual Italian business course is organised into 10-hour modules where students can develop or improve their communication skills with customers, colleagues and Italian companies.
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:20
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Price at school Our price | 820 779 | 1620 1539 | 2420 2299 | 3220 3059 | 4020 3819 | 4820 4579 | 5620 5339 | 6420 6099 | 7220 6859 | 8020 7619 | 9620 9139 |
This course includes 10 general language lessons and 10 history of art lessons per week. The tickets for transport and museums not included.
This course includes 10 general language lessons and 10 history of art lessons per week.
Italian lessons from 9am to 10.30am in a group and guided visits in the afternoon after 3pm.
Tickets for transport and museum entrance fees are not included.
Morning: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 15:00 - 16:00
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Price in € | 560 532 | 990 941 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Specialised course for Italian language teachers (SL) in line with the new programme of EU mobility for teaching and training. The individual hours are concentrated on the methodology and the practice of teaching.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:00
Information for all courses offered by Centro Machiavelli
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Lessons needed per Italian language 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
Centro Machiavelli
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: 6Number of public PC workstations: 2Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for blind students
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
160 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
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 companies working in the fashion industry
* Visits to wineries and to farms producing oil and wine
Junior - Free activities
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 companies working in the fashion industry
* Visits to wineries and to farms producing oil and wine
Accommodation
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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
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Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
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FAQ about Centro Machiavelli, Florence
- What is the best price for a course at Centro Machiavelli, Florence?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.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Centro Machiavelli?The accommodation Shared Apartment is the most popular among all our clients of Centro Machiavelli
- Is it possible to take a course at Centro Machiavelli as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Super-Intensive Italian Course, Intensive Italian Course, Semi-Intensive Italian Course, Combined Course (Intensive 20 + 10 One-to-One), Combined Course (Intensive 20 + 10 Two-to-One), Combined Course (Intensive 20 + 5 One-to-One), Combined Course (Intensive 20 + 5 Two-to-One)
- Is airport pickup offered by Centro Machiavelli?Yes. The school offers pickup from Florence Peretola Airport (80 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Centro Machiavelli?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)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Centro Machiavelli?100% of teachers at Centro Machiavelli hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Centro Machiavelli from?The highest Nationality percentage at Centro Machiavelli comes from Japan with a 30% representation, followed by students from Germany (17%) and England (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Centro Machiavelli offers courses for which ages?Centro Machiavelli offers courses from 14 years to 99. Average age is 26 during the summer and 32 for the rest of the year.