What we like about the school
- Natural and conversational approach to language learning
Centro Koinè
- Situated in the historic centre of Florence, close to Piazza Santa Croce, just a few hundred meters away from the Sant'Ambrogio market and the flea market. There are many popular bars and restaurants in the area.
- The school is also known under the name Koinè Center.
- The language school Centro Koinè was founded in Florence, Italy in 1980.
- Address: Borgo Santa Croce,17, 50122 - Florence, Italy (see on map)
- Legal name / parent company: Koine - Centro di formazione linguistica e di incontri cultu
- Tax registration ID: IT03002750481
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by Centro Koinè
COVID-19 SCHOOL RELATED INFORMATION
- The school is sanitized every day and after each lesson.
- All Covid-19 anti-contagion information is available.
- We respect all the anti-contagion procedures indicated by the Ministry of Health Number of students per class according to distance needs.
- ALWAYS KEEP THE DISTANCE OF ONE METER BETWEEN ONE PERSON TO THE OTHER.
- Surfaces are cleaned with disinfectants based on chlorine or alcohol.
- Use of hand's detergent.
- Use the mask.
- The school is sanitized every day and after each lesson.
- All Covid-19 anti-contagion information is available.
- We respect all the anti-contagion procedures indicated by the Ministry of Health Number of students per class according to distance needs.
- ALWAYS KEEP THE DISTANCE OF ONE METER BETWEEN ONE PERSON TO THE OTHER.
- Surfaces are cleaned with disinfectants based on chlorine or alcohol.
- Use of hand's detergent.
- Use the mask.
Accreditations and Quality seals
School Size:
Facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Library
Movie rental
Movie room
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
5Number of public PC workstations:
1Facilities for disabled students
Adapted for deaf students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
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
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 80
- Adult courses throughout the year: 30
Average age of students
- in summer: 26 years
- throughout the year: 35 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 5
- Adult courses throughout the year: 5
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
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):
2
2
15
5
10
15
2
5
10
2
5
10
15
2
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Firenze / Peretola Airport (FLR).
Pisa / S. Giusto:160 € pick up
320 € return (both ways)
Florence Peretola Airport:
65 € pick up
130 € return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2021 - 06 Jan. 2021, 13 Apr. 2021, 01 May 2021, 02 Jun. 2021, 24 Jun. 2021, 08 Dec. 2021, 19 Dec. 2021 - 31 Dec. 2021.
Italian Courses
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 36 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 250 238 | 380 361 | 510 485 | 640 608 | -- | -- | -- | 1560 1482 | 2760 2622 | 3960 3762 | 5040 4788 |
| Price in RUB | 21644 | 32898 | 44153 | 55408 | -- | -- | -- | 135055 | 238943 | 342832 | 436331 |
Includes cultural activities in the afternoons.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Student comments
Jingjie: "A very good school, teaching mainly oral communication skills, recommended!"
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 12
386 € per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 790 771 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in RUB | -- | 70193 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, No meals
1 week in Florence and 1 week in Lucca. Also includes lectures, excursions and guided visits (tickets for museums/monuments, food and beverages not included).
Homestay, Single room, No meals
1 week in Florence and 1 week in Lucca. Also includes lectures, excursions and guided visits (tickets for museums/monuments, food and beverages not included).
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 12
504 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 530 504 | 940 893 | 1290 1226 | 1680 1596 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in RUB | 45884 | 81380 | 111680 | 145444 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes 20 group lessons and 10 Individual lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 12
380 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 400 380 | 680 646 | 930 884 | 1240 1178 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in RUB | 34630 | 58870 | 80514 | 107352 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes 20 group lessons and 5 individual lessons per week.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Student comments
Marthe: "No paper or pens provided "
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 350 333 | 700 665 | 1050 998 | 1400 1330 | 1750 1663 | 2100 1995 | 2450 2328 | 2800 2660 | 3150 2993 | 3500 3325 | 4200 3990 |
| Price in RUB | 30301 | 60602 | 90903 | 121203 | 151504 | 181805 | 212106 | 242406 | 272707 | 303008 | 363609 |
Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Starting dates
Every Day.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 480 456 | 960 912 | 1440 1368 | 1920 1824 | 2400 2280 | 2880 2736 | 3360 3192 | 3840 3648 | 4320 4104 | 4800 4560 | 5760 5472 |
| Price in RUB | 41556 | 83111 | 124666 | 166222 | 207777 | 249332 | 290887 | 332443 | 373998 | 415553 | 498664 |
Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Starting dates
Every Day.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 640 608 | 1280 1216 | 1920 1824 | 2560 2432 | 3200 3040 | 3840 3648 | 4480 4256 | 5120 4864 | 5760 5472 | 6400 6080 | 7680 7296 |
| Price in RUB | 55408 | 110815 | 166222 | 221629 | 277036 | 332443 | 387850 | 443257 | 498664 | 554071 | 664885 |
Students can choose to use the lessons to concentrate on specific terminology such as economics, business, medicine, banking, history, art or architecture.
Starting dates
Every Day.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 1595 1516 | 3190 3031 | 4785 4546 | 6380 6061 | 7975 7577 | 9570 9092 | 11165 10607 | 12760 12122 | 14355 13638 | 15950 15153 | 19140 18183 |
| Price in RUB | 138085 | 276170 | 414255 | 552339 | 690424 | 828509 | 966594 | 1104678 | 1242763 | 1380848 | 1657017 |
The price includes lunch in a restaurant with the teacher every day.
Starting dates
Every Day.
General course schedule
8 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:00 - 17:00
Language Plus Activity
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 580 551 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in RUB | 50213 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes Italian language lessons in the morning combined with cooking courses, wine tastings and guided tours to vineyards in the afternoon.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 12
771 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 790 771 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in RUB | 70193 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast
20 Italian lessons, 4 cooking lessons and resulting dinner at home with the landlady (la mamma), who will be the cooking teacher.
Homestay, Single room, Breakfast
20 Italian lessons, 4 cooking lessons and resulting dinner at home with the landlady (la mamma), who will be the cooking teacher.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 17:00 - 20:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 17:00 - 20:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 460 437 | 780 741 | 1170 1112 | 1465 1392 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in RUB | 39824 | 67528 | 101291 | 126831 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
20 Italian lessons and 6-7 photoclass hours per week.
Specialty Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 520 494 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in RUB | 45019 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes 20 lessons of teaching practice and work with a teacher trainer as well as 10 private lessons on methodology.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 55 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Note: All courses offered by Centro Koinè, Florence can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 55 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 35 €. 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.
Comments about courses:On the first day students receive a folder containing the weekly programme of activities and excursions, a map of the city and a small guide with useful addresses in Florence.
Orientation, tour of the town, welcome party and two afternoon activities per week included in course price. (Food and drink, museum entrance tickets and transportation tickets NOT included)
Orientation, tour of the town, welcome party and two afternoon activities per week included in course price. (Food and drink, museum entrance tickets and transportation tickets NOT included)
Reviews
4.5
Overall school rating
80 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
4.8
Organisation
4.6
Facilities
4.0
Social activities
4.2
Course quality / Progress in language
4.5
Value for money
4.5
Accommodation
Homestay
4.6
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.1
Other
4.0
What students liked about Centro Koinè, Florence
Ann76 years
“I very much liked my teacher, Francesca, who was always very friendly, patient and helpful, and her teaching method, which I believe was to get us to practice among ourselves in the classroom as much as possible, while not forgetting about the importance of grammar too. I learned a great deal in 2 weeks, and could converse after the course!!
Another thing I loved was my fellow students, from all over the world. They were universally very friendly, fun to be with, and we were all pretty much on the same level.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0
Other
4.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Don't kill yourselves trying to see too many museums for too long each day, especially if you're a little up in years. Probably I'm the only one who would do that, but I hope I learned my lesson. Also, don't bring too much stuff!!!
Other comments: I heard from students in other classes that all the teachers there were fabulous, not just mine. Also, we had a substitute the last 2 days, and he was fabulous too!
Juan28 years
“This is the perfect school to learn Italian in Florence. It is located in the downtown area, so it is close to many points of interest. The instructors are very knowledgeable and make the classes dynamic and fun. They also have cultural activities twice a week, where they take you to a site in Florence and teach you about the history and culture.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Other
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Additional information
Other comments: I was there for 4 weeks this summer and my Italian did improve by a lot. Definitely planning to go back one day to learn more.
Ekaterina44 years
“The main focus of teaching in schools is speaking, overcoming the language barrier. The most important here is to speak without thinking about the forms of verbs, articles, about any grammar. It will come later. If you agree with this, then this school is for you. I just needed such an approach.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Karin61 years
“Classes were small (my class had only 4 students),and they are really encouraging and stimulating you to speak in Italian. I like the variety of tasks, exercises and games that we did during the class hours. Also, the big variety in students (age, background, country) is very refreshing .”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
3.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Other
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: The secretary is very helpful in arranging bookings for visits to highly popular museums.
Gabriela20 years
“School is located beside beautiful Santa Croce and its Piazza. The location is perfect, only a few minute walk from Duomo and all the other atractions. Everybody there are very helpful, super nice. The teaching is great. I really recomend the school.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0
Other
4.0
Shared Apartment
4.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Take part in the social activities, you will spend great time with other students and also it is a great opportunity to practice your Italian.
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- What is the best price for a course at Centro Koinè, Florence?Italian courses at Centro Koinè start at 238 € for Italian Language & Culture course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Centro Koinè?Yes. The school offers pickup from Pisa / S. Giusto (160 €), Florence Peretola Airport (65 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Koinè?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Koinè varies from 1 students (Intensive Individual Course (10)) to 12 students (Italian Language & Culture)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Koinè Center?100% of teachers at Koinè Center hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Centro Koinè from?The highest Nationality percentage at Centro Koinè comes from Germany with a 15% representation, followed by students from Holland (15%) and USA (15%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Centro Koinè offers courses for which ages?Centro Koinè offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 26 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
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