What we like about the school
- Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
Linguaviva
The language school Linguaviva was founded in Florence, Italy in 1976. The school is situated near the central railway station in the city centre of Florence, close to all the shops and restaurants.
The school address is: Via Fiume 17, 50123 - Florence (Italy).
Accreditations and Quality seals
School Size:
Facilities
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Garden
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
16Number of public PC workstations:
2Prices include
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by qualified consultant
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by qualified consultant
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Course material:
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 23 € per course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 250
- Adult courses throughout the year: 130
- Junior courses in summer: 160
Average age of students
- in summer: 23 years
- throughout the year: 25 years
- See our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 9
- Adult courses throughout the year: 9
- Junior courses in summer: 7
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- 12 years for specific Junior courses
Italian teacher qualifications
- 100 % hold a university degree
- 99 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
15
3
4
1
1
1
5
1
7
4
5
1
14
5
10
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Firenze / Peretola Airport (FLR).
Florence Peretola Airport:55 € pick up
90 € return (both ways)
Language school closed
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 02.Apr.2018, 25.Apr.2018, 01.May.2018, 15.Aug.2018, 01.Sep.2018, 24.Dec.2018 - 31.Dec.2018If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are classes recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Italian Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2100 1995 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 300 285 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 663 | 994 | 1325 | 1656 | 1987 | 2318 | 2649 | 3312 | 3974 | 332 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 08.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 30.Apr.2018, 28.May.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 27.Aug.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 22.Oct.2018, 19.Nov.2018
Absolute beginners start on: 08.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 30.Apr.2018, 28.May.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 27.Aug.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 22.Oct.2018, 19.Nov.2018
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: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
RESERVE & Secure the Lowest Price »
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 24 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 400 380 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 1000 950 | 1200 1140 | 1600 1520 | 2000 1900 | 2100 1995 | 3960 3762 | 175 167 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 442 | 663 | 883 | 1104 | 1325 | 1766 | 2208 | 2318 | 4371 | 194 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 08.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 30.Apr.2018, 28.May.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 27.Aug.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 22.Oct.2018, 19.Nov.2018
Absolute beginners start on: 08.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 30.Apr.2018, 28.May.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 27.Aug.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 22.Oct.2018, 19.Nov.2018
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: 13:30 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
RESERVE & Secure the Lowest Price »
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 960 912 | 1920 1824 | 2880 2736 | 3840 3648 | 4800 4560 | 5760 5472 | 6720 6384 | 7680 7296 | 9600 9120 | 11520 10944 | 960 912 |
| Price in US$ | 1060 | 2120 | 3179 | 4239 | 5298 | 6358 | 7417 | 8477 | 10596 | 12715 | 1060 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
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: 13:30 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
RESERVE & Secure the Lowest Price »
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 15
207 € per week
(Based on the price of 12 weeks)
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2600 2470 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2870 |
For students who wish to attend an Italian University and pass the entrance examination for Architecture, Academy of Fine Arts, Medicine, Veterinary science, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Engineering.
Course material included.
Course material included.
Starting dates
2018: 07.May.2018.
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: 13:30 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 17:00
RESERVE & Secure the Lowest Price »
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 12
829 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1700 1658 | 2550 2487 | 3400 3315 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 1926 | 2889 | 3852 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Triple room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Also included: course material, sports and leisure activities (attended by our staff). Laundry service once a week. Every student is insured against accidents and unintentional damages caused to others. Price includes
Supervision 24/7 This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Viale Centrale, 29, 33054, Lignano Sabbiadoro - UD
On campus, Triple room, Breakfast & lunch & dinner
Also included: course material, sports and leisure activities (attended by our staff). Laundry service once a week. Every student is insured against accidents and unintentional damages caused to others. Price includes
Supervision 24/7 This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Viale Centrale, 29, 33054, Lignano Sabbiadoro - UD
Starting dates
2018: 01.Jul.2018, 08.Jul.2018, 15.Jul.2018.
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 - 12:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
RESERVE & Secure the Lowest Price »
Lessons per week: 18
| Max. group size: 14
428 € per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 900 855 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 994 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
It includes activities like cooking lessons, excursions, lectures, food and wine itineraries.
Starting dates
2018: 07.May.2018, 03.Sep.2018.
General course schedule
3-4 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
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
RESERVE & Secure the Lowest Price »
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 14
646 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 1360 1292 | 2040 1938 | 2720 2584 | 3400 3230 | 4080 3876 | 4760 4522 | 5440 5168 | 6800 6460 | 8160 7752 | 680 646 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 1502 | 2252 | 3003 | 3753 | 4504 | 5254 | 6005 | 7506 | 9007 | 751 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 08.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 30.Apr.2018, 28.May.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 27.Aug.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 22.Oct.2018, 19.Nov.2018
Absolute beginners start on: 08.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 30.Apr.2018, 28.May.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 30.Jul.2018, 27.Aug.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 22.Oct.2018, 19.Nov.2018
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: 13:30 - 15:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
RESERVE & Secure the Lowest Price »
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 26
| Max. group size: 12
428 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 900 855 | 1350 1283 | 1800 1710 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 994 | 1491 | 1987 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Cooking classes: 2 afternoon sessions of 3 lessons per week.
Starting dates
2018: 08.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 30.Apr.2018, 28.May.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 27.Aug.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 22.Oct.2018, 19.Nov.2018.
General course schedule
5-6 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: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
RESERVE & Secure the Lowest Price »
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 28
| Max. group size: 14
357 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 1500 1425 | -- | -- | -- | 3000 2850 | -- | -- | 4500 4275 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1656 | -- | -- | -- | 3312 | -- | -- | 4967 |
Art lessons: photography, fashion design, interior design OR painting.
Starting dates
2018: 08.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 03.Apr.2018, 30.Apr.2018, 28.May.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 27.Aug.2018, 24.Sep.2018, 22.Oct.2018, 19.Nov.2018.
General course schedule
5-6 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: 15:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 15:00 - 18:00
RESERVE & Secure the Lowest Price »
Lessons per week: 7
| Max. group size: 12
95 € per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 200 190 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3360 3192 |
| Price in US$ | -- | 221 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3709 |
Afternoon course, only in combination with a group or one-to-one course. It focuses on Florentine Renaissance and foresees theoretical lessons and some classes on site (museums, churches, buildings).
Starting dates
Every Monday .
General course schedule
1-2 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 - 15:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
RESERVE & Secure the Lowest Price »
Lessons per week: 32
| Max. group size: 12
327 € per week
(Based on the price of 16 weeks)
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5500 5225 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 6071 |
2 courses held in English between the subjects offered in our catalogue
Starting dates
2018: 08.Jan.2018, 27.Aug.2018.
General course schedule
6-7 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: 14:00 - 17:00
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
RESERVE & Secure the Lowest Price »
Note: All courses offered by Linguaviva, Florence can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 48 €. 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.
Accommodation
In high demand!
2 reviews
Single room, No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 660 € per month
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 330 | 495 | 660 | 165 | 100 |
| Price in US$ | 384 | 576 | 767 | 192 | 117 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
24 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
15 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
3 reviews
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 1080 € per month
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 540 | 810 | 1080 | 270 | 100 |
| Price in US$ | 628 | 942 | 1255 | 314 | 117 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Kitchen cannot be used to prepare meals.
Price extra night:
39 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 0
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
3 reviews
Single room, Breakfast
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 700 € per month
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 350 | 525 | 700 | 175 | 100 |
| Price in US$ | 407 | 610 | 814 | 204 | 117 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Kitchen cannot be used to prepare meals.
Price extra night:
25 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
3 reviews
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 520 € per month
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 260 | 390 | 520 | 130 | 100 |
| Price in US$ | 303 | 454 | 605 | 152 | 117 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Kitchen cannot be used to prepare meals.
Price extra night:
25 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
2 reviews
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
| Minimum stay in weeks: 2
From 480 € per month
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 240 | 360 | 480 | 120 | 100 |
| Price in US$ | 279 | 419 | 558 | 140 | 117 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
24 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Distance from school:
15 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
- Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? yes
- Single room: always
Reviews
4.3/5.0
Overall rating
14 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.4/5.0
Organisation
4.6/5.0
Facilities
3.6/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.6/5.0
Value for money
3.9/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.2/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.7/5.0
Other
4.2/5.0
Students liked about Linguaviva, Florence
Evelyn59 years - Canada
“The quality of instruction; the friendly, supportive staff; the interesting mix of student nationalities.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: If you choose a homestay, try to find one that has a small fridge--it made such a difference for me to be able to get fresh food from markets so I didn't have to eat out all the time.
Anya23 years - Mn, Usa
“Great international experience, wonderful instructors, complete immersion.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Sasaki
“Teachers were excellent, helpful, and friendly.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
3.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Had best join the course at the beginning of the month, not in the middle of the month, because contents of lessons and classes are arranged every month.
Charles31 years - Australia
“Staff, social activities, everything was well organised”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
3.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Try to stay with a host family in order to practice more.
Robert Findlay65 years - Germany
“Commitment of all the staff”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
n/a
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: It´s a pity that you don´t have guided city walks, nor a cafeteria as a meeting point.
Map of public transport system
Other Italian schools in Florence offering Italian courses:
Travel with your friends
Linguaviva Florence Language School Italy | 14 Reviews
https://www.languagecourse.net/school-linguaviva-florence.php3
Do you know someone in particular with whom you would love to explore life in Florence? Just tag them in your post to Facebook or send them a link to this page in a message or email.
Other Italian schools
Italian schools in Italy
- Alghero (Sardinia) (1)
- Bagno di Romagna (1)
- Bologna (2)
- Camerano (1)
- Castiglioncello (1)
- Cefalù (1)
- Genoa (4)
- Lucca (1)
- Milan (5)
- Milazzo (Sicily) (1)
- Montepulciano (1)
- Naples (2)
- Orbetello (1)
- Pisa (1)
- Ravenna (1)
- Rimini (1)
- Rome (8)
- Salerno (2)
- Sanremo (1)
- Sestri Levante (1)
- Siena (2)
- Sorrento (1)
- Trieste (2)
- Tropea (1)
- Turin (4)
- Venice (1)
- Verona (2)
- Viareggio (2)
Italian schools in the rest of the world
Comparison of all schools in Italy
- Italy (63)
onscroll="return false;">
