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Centro Machiavelli
Florence, Italy

Via dei Bardi 28 - 50125 Florence - see on map
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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
  • Cancellation fees for students having to cancel due to visa rejection.
  • Class time is shorter than in other schools at 45 minutes per lesson.

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.

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Intensive Italian CoursePopular Italian course
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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300€285€ / week
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For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday


Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 16:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "Intensive Italian Course" at Centro Machiavelli
Helen 4.0
"Excellent"
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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Super-Intensive Italian CourseRecommended Italian course
30 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday

If the minimum of 3 participants is not reached, the student may take the Intensive course plus 3 hours of individual lessons per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
45 min
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Semi-Intensive Italian Course
10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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135€129€ / week
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Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 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 - 10:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:50
Possible course durations
2-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
45 min
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Combined Course (Intensive 20 + 10 One-to-One)
30 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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700€665€ / week
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This course includes the Intensive group course plus 10 private lessons per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:05
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
45 min
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Combined Course (Intensive 20 + 10 Two-to-One)
30 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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1100€1045€ / week
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This course includes the Intensive group course plus 10 private lessons per week for two students.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:05
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
45 min
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Combined Course (Intensive 20 + 5 One-to-One)
25 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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500€475€ / week
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This course includes the Intensive group course plus 5 private lessons per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:15 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 13:55
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
45 min
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Combined Course (Intensive 20 + 5 Two-to-One)
25 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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850€808€ / week
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Starting dates
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This course includes the Intensive group course plus 5 private lessons per week for two students.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 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: 9:15 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 13:55
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
45 min
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Course of the History of Italian Opera
10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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600€570€ / week
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 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:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
45 min
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Three-to-One 10
10 lessons per week | 3 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 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:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 13:55
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 3 / Average: 3
Lesson duration
45 min
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Three-to-One 20
20 lessons per week | 3 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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1400€1330€ / week
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 13:55
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 3 / Average: 3
Lesson duration
45 min
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50+ Course
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
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Starting dates
2025: 07 Jan 2025, 20 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 17 Feb 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 10 Nov 2025, 24 Nov 2025, 09 Dec 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
50 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
45 min
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Online
Online One-to-One 10
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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400€380€ / week
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 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:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:50
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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Online One-to-One 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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800€760€ / week
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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:
Afternoon: 15:00 - 16:50
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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Private
One-to-One 10
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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450€428€ / week
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 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:
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:10
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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One-to-One 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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900€855€ / week
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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:
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:05
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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Two-to-One 10
10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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550€523€ / week
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 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:
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:10
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
45 min
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Two-to-One 20
20 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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1100€1045€ / week
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Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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:
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:20
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
45 min
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Business
Business Italian
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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450€428€ / week
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 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:
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:20
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
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Language Plus Activity
Diction course
10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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600€570€ / week
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
45 min
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Semi-Intensive Italian Course + History of Art
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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820€779€ / week
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Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 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 - 10:30
Afternoon: 15:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
45 min
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Specialty Courses
ERASMUS+ Combined Course (Intensive 20 + 5 One-to-One)
25 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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560€532€ / week
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
45 min
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Our prices for Centro Machiavelli include

  • 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

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  • Studying together
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  • Excursions
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  • Visit of Palazzo Pitti
    Visit of Palazzo Pitti4/10
  • Coffee break in terrace
    Coffee break in terrace 5/10
  • Centro Machiavelli students
    Centro Machiavelli students6/10
  • Views of Florence
    Views of Florence7/10
  • Studying
    Studying 8/10
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    Centro Machiavelli classroom9/10
  • Group excursion
    Group excursion 10/10

Student opinions about Centro Machiavelli, Florence

4.2
Overall school rating of
Centro Machiavelli, Florence
69 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.8 
Facilities
3.5 
Social activities
3.6 
Organisation
4.2 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 
Value for money
3.9 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.7 
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.8 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 
Students 18-30 years (17 ratings)
4.1 
Students 31-49 years (7 ratings)
3.9 
Students 50+ years (11 ratings)
4.5 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
72 years
Overall rating
5.0
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 tip: “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!).”
Details of the review
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
Review date: 5. Nov. 2018 by Diedra Thompson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
67 years
Overall rating
5.0
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 tip: “The city tour in Florence by Rima!”
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Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018 by Heribert Janson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
45 years
Overall rating
5.0
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 tip: “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.”
Details of the review
Other comments Wonderful staff, very positive people.
Course: Super-Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Aug. 2015 by Zhanna Dudka
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
46 years
Overall rating
5.0
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.”
Details of the review
Other comments I would have liked to extend the course. I would come back, no doubt.
Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
Review date: 24. Jan. 2014 by Natalia Alcázar Hernández
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
24 years
Overall rating
4.0
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 tip: “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 :)”
Details of the review
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
Review date: 16. Jun. 2009 by Paolo Zocca
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
66 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“The very warm atmosphere and the quality of teaching. The exceptional hospitality of Helen who finds all the answers to our questions.”
Insider tip: “The guided city tours with Rima.”
Details of the review
Other comments The kindness and patience of my two teachers Gino and Christina.
Course: Semi-Intensive - 8 weeks
Review date: 9. Sep. 2015 by Sylvie Parrot
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
59 years
Overall rating
4.0
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 tip: “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”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Excellent
Course: Intensive Italian Course [Italian] - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2023 by Helen White
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
76 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“Location was perfect. Teaching was effective and the diversity of people attending the class made discussions enjoyable.”
Insider tip: “Guided walking trips!”
Details of the review
Other comments Nobody knew why the name was Machiavelli!
Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Oct. 2018 by Markku Äärimaa
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
35 years
Overall rating
4.0
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 tip: “Go buy food at Pennymarket, it's cheap and good. View the town from Piazza Michelangelo. It's wonderful.”
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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: Standard
Review date: 27. Jan. 2003 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“The teachers were wonderful and made learning easy because they made it fun.”
Insider tip: “Make sure to bring food for snacks as breaks are short.”
Details of the review
Other comments I can't wait to go back!
Course: Super-Intensive - 1 week
Review date: 27. May. 2013 by Karen Fitzhugh
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
23 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“The teachers at Macchiavelli are very open-minded, very friendly and helpful”
Insider tip: “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”
Details of the review
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: Standard
Review date: 23. Jun. 2005 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
22 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“Small groups; friendly and interested teachers; international atmosphere”
Insider tip: “Future students should be interested in japonese food ;)”
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 23. Apr. 2003 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“Energy and good mood of the teachers, plus support staff is excellent.”
Insider tip: “Great pizza at the restaurant directly under the school.”
Details of the review
Other comments Fine location.
Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
Review date: 15. Apr. 2015 by Marc Selvaggio
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
32 years
Overall rating
3.0
Liked
“The location. The possibility to take a course for only two weeks.”
Details of the review
Other comments The highest level they had was too low for me. Also some students were speaking English in the class which I didn't like.
Course: Semi-Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Mar. 2016 by Satu Anttila
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
23 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“Teachers were so nice and really into making your trip worth it.”
Insider tip: “The room renting(appartements) is a nice way to meet people your age!”
Details of the review
Other comments I think it is a really cute school. Not so expencive as the other schools in florence.
Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
Review date: 5. Nov. 2007 by Lonneke Faas
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
36 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“Depend on the class. but im my class, the teacher was good.”
Insider tip: “Don't sperk Japanese with your Japanese friend in your class! Speak italian only!!”
Details of the review
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: Standard
Review date: 23. Mar. 2004 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
21 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“Lessons were really good! Teachers were nice and helpful”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive - 12 weeks
Review date: 7. May. 2008 by Erik De Vrankrijker
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
21 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“Very nice teacher and the setting of the school was good”
Disliked
“They could have offered more activities for spare-time”
Insider tip: “Throw parties and go to the gelateria "vivoli"”
Details of the review
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: Standard
Review date: 8. Aug. 2001 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
58 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“All the people who work there, especially the teachers”
Insider tip: “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 !”
Details of the review
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
Review date: 7. Mar. 2016 by Claudia Marialva Aranha
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“The teacher, Vicenza, and the cooking class at Rima's.”
Insider tip: “You really have to participate in one of the activities, you meet so many new, nice, great people!”
Details of the review
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
Review date: 7. Oct. 2009 by Janneke Van Der Ree
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“The teachers, the secretaries and the other students”
Details of the review
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
Review date: 17. Nov. 2007 by Sonia Navarro Orellana
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
30 years
Overall rating
4.0
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 tip: “Be sure to hike up to Piazza Michelangelo and also visit Fiesoli.”
Details of the review
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: Standard
Review date: 13. May. 2004 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
24 years
Overall rating
3.0
Liked
“Teachers effort to create a good atmosphere”
Details of the review
Course: Semi-Intensive - 8 weeks
Review date: 12. Oct. 2006 by Ramona Schneider
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
25 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“The prefessoressa blessed and guided tours”
Details of the review
Other comments All cordial. I felt at home and I would have liked to stay longer
Course: Standard
Review date: 7. Nov. 2004 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
3.0
Liked
“My teachers and the pratice conversation”
Insider tip: “Include Art History in their studies”
Details of the review
Other comments It´s especially for young students
Course: Intensive + History of Art (1 week) + Introdutory Class - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. May. 2016 by Selma Alba Casalicchio
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
27 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“Teachers, peers and the teaching method”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
Review date: 17. Dec. 2008 by Irma García Cabrera
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
24 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“Excellent teachers, efficient teaching”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive [Итальянский] - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Feb. 2018 by Ekaterina Morozova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
22 years
Overall rating
3.0
Liked
“Gino was a tremendous teacher”
Details of the review
Other comments Gino was an outstanding teacher and I'm more than satisfied with my progress in the first two weeks. The standard of the rest was though unfortunately below average.
Course: Intensive - 6 weeks
Review date: 22. Oct. 2008 by Lucas Spinnars
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
22 years
Overall rating
3.0
Liked
“Friendly and boring teacher”
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 25. Apr. 2003 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
30 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“My teacher, Benedetta.”
Disliked
“There should be more computers...”
Insider tip: “Sometimes it seems like the classes are just thrown together at random - remember that you can change your class if you are not happy!”
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 20. Jan. 2004 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Centro Machiavelli compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 Centro Machiavelli FlorenceAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.14.5
Location of the school4.84.8
Facilities3.73.9
Social activities3.64.0
Organisation4.24.5
Quality of teaching4.44.5
Value for money3.94.4
Homestay4.24.2
Shared flat4.14.2

Centro Machiavelli

Accreditations and Quality seals
ALTOASILSISO 9000/9001EDUITALIALICET
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)
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.
Year of school foundation
1978

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: 3

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Adapted for blind students

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Japan 30%
Germany 17%
England 10%
Spain 10%
France 5%
Netherlands 5%
Venezuela 5%
USA 5%
Korea 3%
Sweden 2%
Switzerland 2%
Brazil 1%
Chile 1%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 25%
25-34 years 50%
35-50 years 15%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 80
Throughout the year: 50
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
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Information for all courses offered by Centro Machiavelli

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Optional extras:

  • Artisan and art practical courses: EUR 950 for every 24 hours (materials not included).
  • Singing lessons (1 hour): EUR 120.
  • Thematic art history courses (5 hours): EUR 350.
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 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 24 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
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.

Airport transfer

Florence Peretola Airport:
80 € one way
160 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Firenze / Peretola Airport (FLR).
More details about airports near Florence and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Florence page. For flight comparisons to Florence, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
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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
activity possible
Cooking
Music
Yoga

Accommodation

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Shared Apartment Most Popular Accommodation
In high demand!
4.0
15 ratings
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
300 €/ week
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This is the single-room option for the school’s shared apartment accommodation, in which you’ll have your own personal space to sleep and work in. The flat itself will be shared with other residents, who could be anyone ranging from families, single people, and Italian or foreign students.

The flats are located in the centre, and the school is just a short walk away - and an even shorter bus ride if you prefer. The rooms are not uniform in size, so there is some variation in the dimensions, depending on the exact location and what is available at the time of booking.

Arrivals are accepted on Sundays between 18:00 and 20:00, and departures before 12:00 on Sundays.

Single room with half-board daily from EUR 55.

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
10 minutes walking (average reported by 10 former students).
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Information for all accommodations
Shared Apartment
4.0
15 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
240 €/ week
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Half-board daily from EUR 50 per person.

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
No extra nights bookable
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Distance from school
6 minutes walking (average reported by 4 former students).
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Maximum age of students
1
Information for all accommodations

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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?
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 (Intensive Italian Course)
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%).
Centro Machiavelli offers courses for which ages?
Centro Machiavelli offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 26 during the summer and 32 for the rest of the year.

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Terms of Centro Machiavelli

First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:50
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Centro Machiavelli srl | Tax registration ID: IT05400660485

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 €
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North America: 40 €
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South America: 40 €
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Africa: 50 €
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Oceania: 50 €
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Asia: 40 €
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