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Centro Italiano FirenzeFlorence, Italy

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4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating of Centro Italiano Firenze, Florence
Ranked #10 of 16 Italian schools in Florence
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
2.0 

Rating: 2.0/5.0

Organisation
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

What we like about the school
  • Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality (4.7/5.0)
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: Centro Italiano Firenze is located in the artistic and culturally rich city of Florence, Tuscany, Italy. Hailed as the birthplace of the renaissance, Florence is full of beautiful architecture, art and oozes cultural attributes. Centro Italiano Firenze is housed centrally to the city, within a 20-minute walk of such breathtaking attractions as the Duomo Cathedral, Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore, Uffizi Gallery and The Galleria dell'Accademia. Whilst studying with Centro Italiano Firenze students have an excellent opportunity to reach their language goals, whilst enjoying the beauty of Florence to its fullest.

Course selection: With the artistically expressive background of the city, Centro Italiano Firenze offers a range of courses that include local crafts and skills such as Painting and Drawing, Sculpture, Art History, Creative Writing, Jewellery Design, Fashion Design, Cooking, and much more! General Italian courses are available to students of all levels, as well as programmes in Business, CILS Exam Preparation and Individual programmes for Professionals and students with specific needs. The course selection is extensive, ensuring there is something tailored to the needs of everyone.

School facilities: All classrooms are equipped with heating and have ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Accommodation: Accommodation in Homestay is readily available through the school the whole year-round, allowing students to take part in a fully immersive programme and experience during their time in Florence.
  • The language school Centro Italiano Firenze was founded in Florence, Italy in 2010.
  • Legal name / parent company: Centro Italiano Firenze S.n.c.
  • Tax registration ID: IT06047480485
  • The school is an official exam center
    The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

Italian Courses

General Language
Private
Work & Study
Business
Exam Preparation
Language Plus Activity

Information for all courses offered by Centro Italiano Firenze

Lesson duration
55 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2024 - 07 Jan 2024, 23 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 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.

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 For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
  • INCLUDED Free assistance for finding jobs
Note: All courses offered by Centro Italiano Firenze, 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.

Photos

  • Centro Italiano Firenze school building
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  • Students in Florence
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  • Entrance
    Entrance3/39
  • Markets in Florence
    Markets in Florence4/39
  • Art lessons
    Art lessons5/39
  • Enjoying the sunshine at the beach
    Enjoying the sunshine at the beach6/39
  • Day at the beach
    Day at the beach7/39
  • Water activities
    Water activities8/39
  • Beach
    Beach9/39
  • Exploring the city
    Exploring the city10/39
  • The habour
    The habour11/39
  • Boat ride
    Boat ride 12/39
  • Buying fresh fruit
    Buying fresh fruit13/39
  • Views
    Views14/39
  • Tour of the city
    Tour of the city15/39
  • Mosaic
    Mosaic16/39
  • Excursions
    Excursions 17/39
  • Fresh fruit and vegetables
    Fresh fruit and vegetables18/39
  • Making pasta at Centro Italiano Firenze
    Making pasta at Centro Italiano Firenze19/39
  • A bike excursion in Florence
    A bike excursion in Florence20/39
  • Certificates
    Certificates 21/39
  • Learning to cook Italian cuisine
    Learning to cook Italian cuisine22/39
  • Pizza time
    Pizza time23/39
  • Class
    Class24/39
  • Sites
    Sites25/39
  • Beautiful gardens in Florence
    Beautiful gardens in Florence26/39
  • Statues
    Statues27/39
  • Painting
    Painting28/39
  • Day tour
    Day tour29/39
  • Biking
    Biking30/39
  • Book binding
    Book binding31/39
  • Marble paper
    Marble paper32/39
  • Painting lesson
    Painting lesson33/39
  • Photography and multimedia
    Photography and multimedia34/39
  • Food photography
    Food photography35/39
  • Fashion photography
    Fashion photography36/39
  • Graphics lesson
    Graphics lesson37/39
  • A cooking lesson
    A cooking lesson38/39
  • On the road in Florence
    On the road in Florence39/39

Centro Italiano Firenze

“We offer an informal atmosphere and a high professional level. We guarantee that our students will find everything we promised them and maybe more.”
Andrea Moradei
– 
Andrea Moradei
Director of Centro Italiano Firenze
Accreditations and Quality seals
ASILSEDUITALIALICETPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalRegional School Office Tuscany, University of Siena, Ministry of Education
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
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:55
Student gender mix
23% male / 76% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Centro Italiano Firenze and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoEurocard - logoAmerican Express - logoJCB - logoDiners Club - logoPayPal - logoMaestro - logoEurocheque - logoTravellers Check - logoWestern Union - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Drink vending machine

  • Copy machine

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms:

    5

    Number of public PC workstations:

    2

    Free parking (<500m)

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 15
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 18
Junior courses - In summer: 18
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 6
Minimum age of students
16 years
10 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 8
Adult courses Throughout the year: 14
Junior courses In summer: 17
Junior courses Throughout the year: 12
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 38 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport:
220 € one way
440 € return (both ways)
Pisa International Airport:
180 € one way
360 € return (both ways)
Florence Peretola Airport:
80 € one way
160 € return (both ways)
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
No
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Cooking-
Dancing-
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf35 km
Horse riding25 km
Mountainbiking1 km
Music-
Sailing160 km
Swimming-
Tennis1 km
Yoga2 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

-Walking tours in the center of Florence
-Visits to museums (eg.: Palazzo Martelli, Accademia Gallery)
-Visits to churches (eg.: Orsanmichele, Brancacci Chapel)
-Excursion on foot to Piazzale Michelangelo
-Excursion to Fiesole (by public transport)
-Florence Gardens Tour (eg.: Boboli, Bardini)

Accommodation

Ratings of Centro Italiano Firenze compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 Centro Italiano Firenze FlorenceAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Location of the school4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities2.0

Rating: 2.0/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Quality of teaching4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Student opinions about Centro Italiano Firenze, Florence

Liked
Small groups + great language teachers = intensive learning experience!
Disliked
Almost no leisure activities in the afternoon, therefore fewer opportunities to meet fellow students or to exchange ideas with each other.
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
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Course: Small Group - 1 week
30. Jun. 2023

Map  

Piazza D'Azeglio 20 - 50121 Florence
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Questions and answers about Centro Italiano Firenze

  • This course will focus on perfecting the student’s knowledge of Italian, based on their profession, and will teach the terms used in their field. It can be booked for 2, 4, or 6 hours per day.
    Nora Pérez, Employee from Centro Italiano Firenze - Jun 14, 2023

FAQ about Centro Italiano Firenze,

  • Italian courses at Centro Italiano Firenze start at 76 € for Art History Course course with 4 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Centro Italiano
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (220 €), Pisa International Airport (180 €), Florence Peretola Airport (80 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Centro Italiano varies from 1 students (One-to-One Food Storytelling) to 16 students (Goldsmithing Laboratory Course)
  • 100% of teachers at Centro Italiano Firenze hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Centro Italiano Firenze comes from Italy with a 32% representation, followed by students from USA (18%) and Germany (16%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Centro Italiano Firenze offers courses from 15 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 38 for the rest of the year.

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