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Italian school in Florence: ABC

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4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Overall school rating of ABC, Florence
Ranked #3 of 16 Italian schools in Florence
School
Location of the school
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Social activities
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Organisation
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Value for money
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

(5)
Students 18-30 years
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

(30)
Students 31-49 years
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

(41)
Students 50+ years
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

(119)
What we like about the school
  • Accommodation within walking distance to school
  • Excellent rating of student apartments (5.0/5.0)
  • Top rated social activities (4.3/5.0)
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
  • 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

Background: If there is one way to live the Italian "Bella vita" while learning the finer intricacies of the Italian language, then ABC Florence would probably be the place for you. It is situated in the historic centre of the city, a location rich in history and art. Many people believe that Florence is the birthplace of the Italian language, so the learning experience is as authentic as it can get. ABC Florence maintains smaller groups of students in a personalised and attentive manner while catering to the needs of every student that chooses to enrol at the language school.

Location: The school is located in a Renaissance noble palace, Palazzo Canigiani, in the area of San Niccolò in Oltrarno, a 3-minute walk from the Ponte Vecchio. The large, well-lit classrooms have high, frescoed ceilings and on one side overlook the peaceful Via dei Bardi and on the other, the Arno river. Some of them offer panoramic views, but the prettiest view can be enjoyed from the terrace: from here, Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery, the Arno riverbank, the Palazzo Vecchio and the Cathedral’s dome all make a Gine show off themselves right in front of you.

Course selection: Studying at ABC Florence allows you to choose the timeframe of your course, thus making it a personal experience. Teachers at ABC Florence encourage all students to express themselves independently and to make the most of situations where language skills can be improved.

Accommodation: All accommodation options are conveniently located in the historic centre of the city.
  • The language school ABC was founded in Florence, Italy in 1982.
  • Legal name / parent company: L'Arca s.r.l.
  • Tax registration ID: IT04519920484
  • The school is an official exam center
    The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

Italian Courses

General Language
Online
Private
Business
Exam Preparation
Language Plus Activity
Specialty Courses

Information for all courses offered by ABC

Comments about courses

Group lessons are 45 minutes long. Individual, duetto and trietto lessons are 55 minutes long.

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
60.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 40 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 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, 23 Dec 2024, 31 Dec 2024.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via 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 Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED 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 ABC, 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.

Videos & Photos

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  • ABC - School Presentation2/7
  • ABC - General School Video3/7
  • ABC - General School Video4/7
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  • ABC - General School Video6/7
  • ABC - Course Methodology7/7
  • Learning in Florence
    Learning in Florence1/45
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  • Meal time
    Meal time3/45
  • Learning together
    Learning together 4/45
  • Small group class
    Small group class5/45
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  • Students at class
    Students at class7/45
  • Teaching
    Teaching8/45
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  • Classroom number 5.
    Classroom number 5.10/45
  • We are here
    We are here11/45
  • Views of the city
    Views of the city12/45
  • Beautiful ceilings
    Beautiful ceilings13/45
  • Sites
    Sites14/45
  • Florence activities
    Florence activities15/45
  • Excursions
    Excursions 16/45
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  • ABC Lingua e Cultura Italiana
    ABC Lingua e Cultura Italiana19/45
  • Happy students
    Happy students 20/45
  • Learning at ABC
    Learning at ABC21/45
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  • ABC students
    ABC students23/45
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  • Gelato experience.
    Gelato experience.25/45
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  • Aperitivo together.
    Aperitivo together.28/45
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  • students
    students31/45
  • In class
    In class32/45
  • Having fun in Florence
    Having fun in Florence33/45
  • Beautiful corner at school
    Beautiful corner at school34/45
  • Cooking lesson
    Cooking lesson35/45
  • Trip to Siena.
    Trip to Siena.36/45
  • Study materials
    Study materials37/45
  • Socialising
    Socialising 38/45
  • Making friends
    Making friends39/45
  • Visit to the Uffizi Gallery.
    Visit to the Uffizi Gallery.40/45
  • Adventures
    Adventures41/45
  • Students in Florence
    Students in Florence42/45
  • Learning in class
    Learning in class43/45
  • Fruit market
    Fruit market 44/45
  • Visit to the Accademia Gallery.
    Visit to the Accademia Gallery.45/45

ABC

“Our long experience (since 1982), our small size groups, our own educational material, our familiar atmosphere and our location in the heart of Florence are perfect to study Italian and to spend an unforgettable language travel in Italy.”
Monica Fabianelli
– 
Monica Fabianelli
Director of ABC
Accreditations and Quality seals
ASILSPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalMIUR
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 8:20
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 ABC and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 7
    Number of public PC workstations: 1

Additional comment about facilities of school

* Terrace

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 35 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Florence Peretola Airport:
70 € one way
140 € 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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
30 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 20 €
,
North America: 30 €
,
South America: 30 €
,
Asia: 35 €
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.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet-
Baseball-
Cooking-
Dancing1 km
Diving90 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf7 km
Horse riding15 km
Mountainbiking5 km
Music1 km
Rugby-
Sailing90 km
Skiing90 km
Squash6 km
Swimming2 km
Table Tennis-
Tennis3 km
Volleyball3 km
Windsurfing90 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Themed walks in the historic centre or in the hills, seminars on history, history of art, Italian literature, language, traditions, music, theatre, linguistic insights and curiosity, Italian films with Italian subtitles on a big screen just like at the cinema, yoga practice in Italian.

Adults - Paid activities

Dinners together in pizzerias, aperitivos and much more.

Junior - Free activities

* Walking tours in and around Florence
Video about leisure activities at ABC Florence

Accommodation

Ratings of ABC compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 ABC FlorenceAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Location of the school4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Quality of teaching4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Student opinions about ABC, Florence

Liked
The best teacher i have had. Great location. Nice people. The 50 plus excursions were way below par. They offered mostly Florence walking tours and the guide was extremely knowledgeable but the entire tour is done in rapid Italian so you will only pick up bits and pieces. Book your own tours and enjoy this excellent school in the heart of Florence. I give the school my highest rating
Disliked
Lack of organized excursions outside Florence. Book your own tours
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
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Need better excursions
Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks
22. Jan. 2024
Liked
- Friendly teachers, German language was banned, whenever necessary it was translated and explained in English (which was a problem for students who couldn't speak English). - Punctuality and reliability, tightly organised lessons The learning content was actually still written on the blackboard, multimedia was not used
Disliked
- Historic building - however, the classroom echoes a lot, which makes it a little difficult for beginners to understand. - The cultural tour in Italian is too difficult for beginners. At least it should also be explained in English.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other comments I received a link to a school WhatsApp group in advance. No one at the school approached us about it and no contact was made, so it was kind of pointless. But maybe it's only interesting for students who are staying much longer than a week.
Course: Standard Course  - 1 week
6. Nov. 2023
Liked
It was great that there were no computers in class, so all the students were more present and we learned together. The teachers were very pleasant and responsive to us. We were able to contribute to the lessons through our questions/interests. The secretary's office was also interested in our questions.
Disliked
I would have liked to see a library/DVD rental. Maybe there was something like that, but I didn't see it.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Parco delle Rose
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)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

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

Homestay
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: It was good.
Other comments Everything went well.
Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks
6. Jun. 2022
Liked
Very friendly staff and teachers. The methods of teaching a foreign language are very efficient. The courses are really worth one's salt. The afternoon and weekend programs are of great variety, and you can always see that the teachers are highly motivated. I would return to ABC at any time!!!
Insider tips about what future students should not miss According to my opinion the excusions offered by the school are much better that the ones offered by official tourist organisations, because the groups are smaller and the excusions are acompanied by well informed teachers of the school. So take the opportunity to join as much activities offered by the school as possible.
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)
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 ABC-pupils come from all over the world and it's amazing that you can communicate with anyone in Italian, because it's the common language of everybody. The average age of the sutdents may be about 25, but also people beyond 50 are comletely integrated (if they want to be). I could hardly believe that it is so easy to learn a new language with 55!! And therefore I would always return to ABC, if necessary.
Course: Standard - 8 weeks
15. Jul. 2007
Liked
Excellent organization and communication with the school. I liked the teachers - the lessons were good. The school is in the very center of the city, it is convenient to get there and have a walk as soon as the lessons are finished. The school organised a very interesting city tour.
Disliked
I can’t say what exactly I didn’t like, but there was a lack of cultural activities. Оnly one activity out of 4 offered during the week was outside the school building (city tour). I expected activities in nature or in the city, for example joint dinners, aperitifs, walks, trips, etc.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Take time to test your language level so that your level can be determined more accurately.
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
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Homestay
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: For some reason, I was counting on individual lessons in the afternoon, but instead there was a conversation lesson in a small group of 4 people. Overall, I liked this particular lesson, thanks to the work of the teacher and the group. In general, physically it is quite difficult to study 6 hours a day, but there is rapid progress.
Course: Intensive Course [Italian] - 1 week
27. Sep. 2021
Liked
Very good mix: Concentration was required in the first two grammar lessons, and I learned a lot. The following two conversation lessons were a relaxed, amusing and instructive chat with people of all ages and all over the world.
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)
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

Course: Standard Course  - 1 week
8. Nov. 2021
Liked
I especially enjoyed the capability of the grammar teacher, Silvia. Even though Italian is new to me and she spoke only Italian, I believe I understood most of what she said. The afternoon tours with her were wonderful.
Disliked
I cannot think of anything
Insider tips about what future students should not miss None
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

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
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: It was very good for learning basic grammar and vocabulary.
Other comments None
Course: Standard Course [Italian] - 2 weeks
8. Nov. 2023
Liked
Good and competent teachers. Good guide in the afternoons (Silvia B), it was good that the guide was in Italian so there was practice in the language even on the excursions. The school was well located and central
Disliked
I had a conversation in hall 4 and it was a bit disturbing with sounds from other classrooms.
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)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

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

Course: 50+ Course - 1 week
24. Oct. 2023
Liked
The welcome, the warmest ladies at the desk. Good and serious assessment of basic level and good communication about this. Excellent, very nice, motivated teachers. I've never liked school so much.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss This school if they want to learn Italian.
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
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments We have not extended our course because we do not actually use Italian any further. Due to circumstances we have to learn Spanish. Unfortunately ABC does not do this otherwise we would certainly have done it at one of their schools.
Course: Standard Course  - 1 week
21. Oct. 2019
Liked
Availability. Warm welcome. The teaching is well structured especially regarding the grammar. Attentive teachers. The afternoon activities are very interesting (visits, museums, cine, yoga)
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The school could accentuate the cultural part (visit of Florence) but I really appreciated the courses and I am thinking about coming back.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

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

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 I have no criticism to make as I have been really satisfied even though my progress was slow (I'm an absolute beginner).
Course: Standard Course [Italien] - 2 weeks
19. Feb. 2019
Liked
Nice, friendly, helpful and competent. Skilled teachers. Super location in the center of Florence. Nice classrooms with plenty of space. Fantastic guide on tours around Florence (50+)
Disliked
Had to wait a bit (30-45 minutes) to get in the first day as the meeting time was set incorrectly. They did not accept payment on Visa (even though it was stated in the papers) so I had to go down to the bank and withdraw money to pay for the course. The building was under renovation which caused a lot of noise from outside. Poor acoustics in the classrooms.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Super guide
Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks
23. Jul. 2021
Liked
Very good teaching. Pedagogical, enthusiastic and inspiring. Fast pace but it gave me a lot of confidence. The staff was friendly, gave good service and cared about the students.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss I chose extra cultural activities. Florence has a large number of beautiful churches and museums with preserved statues and paintings. I enjoyed them a lot, and everything was within walking distance.
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)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

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

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments I can highly recommend this school. The classrooms were normal school standard. The social activities are in Italian and as a beginner it was difficult to understand them the first few weeks. The activities themselves are good.
Course: 50+ Course [Italienska] - 4 weeks
4. Feb. 2019
Liked
I had two excellent teachers. I was very happy with both of them. I liked the fact that I was given homework every day. Many thanks to Silvia and Monika.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
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

Quality of teaching / language progress: One-to-one lessons are recommended to everyone...it's great and very effective.
Other comments I found the ABC school in Florence to be very spontaneous and flexible. They were able to offer me an Italian course from one day to the next, in other words at very short notice.
Course: Online Lessons [Italian] - 1 week
26. Dec. 2021
Liked
I really liked the method. The teacher I had for both grammar and conversation. Very clear. She fostered a good atmosphere in class giving students security.
Disliked
We almost always had good classrooms, although some were not appropriate.
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

Course: 50+ Course [Italiano] - 4 weeks
23. May. 2023
Liked
- Very good teaching material, also for repeating the lessons later. - Good support also in extracurricular matters if you still have language problems.
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
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments With previous knowledge of the language, you can better benefit from the courses.
Course: 1 Woche 50+ Course [Italienisch] + 1 Woche Standardkurs (20 Lektionen pro Woche) - 2 weeks
31. Oct. 2018
Liked
The instructors were very passionate about teaching us Italian. They really helped make the class cohesive among the students.
Disliked
The housing/accommodation was confusing. I paid for 2 weeks of accommodations but ended booking my own Airbnb for the second week just to have a more comfortable place to be.
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)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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

Homestay
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: My private instructor was friendly and very supportive about my anxiety regarding speaking in Italian. I truly enjoyed her program.
Other comments The film the students saw the first day or so we started was not a good choice for beginners. Too intense, too fast even with subtitles.
Course: Florence and Sestri Levante [Italian] Standard 20 + 3  - 2 weeks
10. May. 2022
Liked
Additional activities as part of the 50+ package were a highlight of my experience. I also enjoyed the diversity of students.
Disliked
Noise and disruptions because of construction work (temporary, but quite a disturbance at the time). In the grammar class the levels of students were not comparable, there should be a better system evaluating the level of students.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss 50+ is truly excellent.
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
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: My teacher-guide Silvia was truly the greatest gift of my experience.
Course: 50+ Course [Italian] - 2 weeks
19. Feb. 2024
Liked
The teachers were very motivated and competent, it was fun to learn. I would take a course there again there in a heartbeat.
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

Quality of teaching / language progress: It was extremely cool, I benefited the most from it.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
3. May. 2023
Liked
Going to Firenze, learning at ABC school was a rich experience in perfecting Italian grammar and giving conversation.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The extra activities provided in-depth knowledge of Italian history, food and life in general.
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)
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 Participation in a short period of school activities provided a safe walk through the Tuscan region.
Course: Standard Course [Italiano] - 2 weeks
29. Nov. 2018
Liked
I had a fantastic teacher Silvia, now I have to visit an Italian course here at home to improve what I've learned.
Disliked
Three weeks was to little :-)
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Italian is a difficult language, don't expect miracles
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

Course: Standard Course  - 3 weeks
5. Sep. 2022
Liked
The teacher is excellent and the organization of the visits in Florence and outside of Florence was very good.
Disliked
Actually the library is not good, it would be good if they showed the students in more detail the books they have.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss No.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

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
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: I think that 3 hours of study are fine.
Other comments No.
Course: Standard Course  - 3 weeks
23. Apr. 2023
Liked
Very competent and good teacher. Nice with just the right amount of "classmates". We had a lot of fun!
Disliked
Lessons were 1.5 hours long, would have needed leg stretches. Poor acoustics in the hall. Heard from others that 55+ activities were not suitable for beginners.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Bring a pen and paper
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Good
Other comments Great service
Course: Standard Course  - 1 week
7. Jun. 2023
Liked
Good classification, very great and varied lessons, the teachers enjoy teaching, everything is perfect.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Please stay that way !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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

Quality of teaching / language progress: really great! all unique.
Other comments Unique school and very personal!
Course: Standard Course  - 1 week
22. Oct. 2019
Liked
It's a very friendly school, the teachers and the administrative staff are attentive and qualified.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The activities and the outings are well organised and very interesting.
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
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments I recommend this school
Course: Standard [Italian] - 2 weeks
6. Nov. 2018
Liked
I liked the grammar lesson followed by conversation lesson and the afternoon excursions.
Disliked
Since I had no knowledge of the language I could have used some helpful verbs to start like To: go, eat, drink, like, want, need, do ... as well as being provided some common phrases like: How much? What time is it? Which way? ... to the Left/Right, Straight ahead, etc.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss attend any all afternoon / evening events provided by the 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

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: If possible to inform when a predominant group of total beginners usually register to come.
Other comments Excursions were interesting and informative.
Course: 50+ Course [Italian] - 1 week
11. Jul. 2023
Liked
Sylvia who took the afternoon activities was very knowledgeable. Everyone was friendly
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
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: 50+ Course [Italian] - 1 week
13. Jun. 2022
Liked
The very personal service and the fact that the school is small (not so many 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
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay Executive
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Standard Plus 3 Individual lessons - 2 weeks
19. Dec. 2005
Liked
The teachers in the morning and afternoon were very committed, competent and helpful!
Disliked
The organization was completely overwhelmed. If you had a question, they were always stressed and more annoyed than helpful.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Afternoon activities are just as important as the morning class!
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
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: That was really GREAT !!! Some course participants over 50 would have liked to have taken part and paid for it - but it was not possible - strange! But that is typical for the poor organization of the school.
Other comments It's sad that there always has to be a minimum number of afternoon activities and the registration isn't really clear. This means that activities that would be interesting are repeatedly canceled.
Course: 50+ Course - 1 week
1. Nov. 2021
Liked
Everything! Perhaps it was a little cold, I think this will be worse in January.
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

Quality of teaching / language progress: The teachers are very motivated and very interested in their sudents, an amzing experience!
Other comments Very good!
Course: Standard Course [Italiaans] - 1 week
14. Mar. 2019
Liked
All teachers are very nice and competent, good teaching, very nice, large rooms
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: I didn't understand what 50+ was supposed to mean here - it was a perfectly normal course for all ages. The offer to be taken to a church once in the afternoon and to the gallery once, it can't be!
Course: 50+ Course - 1 week
29. Jan. 2020

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Questions and answers about ABC

  • No, the accommodation fees are paid in cash to the host upon arrival.
    Monica Fabianelli, Administration from ABC - Feb 08, 2023
  • Absolutely, you can book a course with minimum one week in each location.
    Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 03, 2023

FAQ about ABC,

  • Students can normally start any Monday if they speak some Italian. They will take a placement test on the first day and they will be placed with the right group according to their level. If they are interested they may also take an online test before the starting date to check their level.
    Angela Ligartova, Consultant from Languagecourse.net - Feb 28, 2022
  • ABC Florence offers accommodation in host families only. It is a great way of getting to know the Italian culture and of practicing the language after classes.
    Gosia Mazur, Senior Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 26, 2022
  • Definitely not. Just like non-native teachers, native speakers are different. There are real experts who can work at both beginner and advanced levels with students of all ages. But most native speakers are ordinary people for whom English is their first language.
    Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 12, 2023
  • We advise you to register at least 4 weeks before arrival. However, the earlier you enroll, the more accommodation options you will have at your disposal. As accommodation is only available subject to availability, the earlier you register the better!
    Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 03, 2023
  • Our teachers are qualified professionals whose experience is backed up by many years of practice, diplomas, and certificates to prove their level.
    Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 24, 2023
  • At ABC Florence, there are 3 possible host family options (if you opt for a single room): Single room in a host family without meals/with breakfast/with half board.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 17, 2024
  • Yes, courses are always held from Monday to Friday, and weekends are free. However, the school may offer weekend activities or excursions. Of course, these are not compulsory.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 17, 2024
  • I can confirm that for the ABC Florence school, teaching materials are included in the price of the course.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 17, 2024
  • In high season we can just offer accommodation with the dates of the course.
    Monica Fabianelli, Administration from ABC Florence - Feb 08, 2024

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