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Linguaviva
Florence, Italy

Via Fiume 17 - 50123 Florence - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Centrally located in a quiet street next to the main railway station.
  • Welcome and farewell dinners.
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    4.6
  • Excellent rating of student apartments
    4.4
  • Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
  • A 45 minute lesson duration is a bit shorter than normal.
  • Private one to one lessons cost more than other schools.

Location: Linguaviva Florence is located in the magnificent city of Florence, in Italy's Tuscany region. The school is housed in the Santa Maria Novella neighbourhood, within walking distance of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, the Basilica di San Lorenzo, the Piazza della Repubblica and the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, amongst many other sites of historical and cultural interest. There are also several restaurants, shops, cinemas and amenities within walking distance of the school.

Course selection: Linguaviva offers General Italian and Italian programmes with a difference. In addition to General Italian programmes taught over various schedules and intensities, the school also provide Italian courses in combination with Arts, History, Cooking and Internships. Cultural programmes for seniors, University Foundation programmes and Summer Preparation programmes for Italian universities are also readily available.

Social and cultural: Florence is a culturally rich city that is steeped in history. The Church of San Salvatore al Monte, the Rose and Iris Gardens, the monumental ramps designed by Giuseppe Poggi, Piazzale Michelangelo, and the Church of San Miniato al Monte are all registered UNESCO world heritage sites.

School chain: The Linguaviva Group has supplied Italian language programmes for over 45 years. They currently have schools in Milan, Lignano and Florence, in addition to Italian language programmes in Japan (Tokyo) and China (Shanghai).

Italian Courses

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General Language
Standard CoursePopular Italian course
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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215€205€ / week
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Intensive CourseRecommended Italian courseMost Popular Italian course
In high demand!
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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330€314€ / week
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Super Intensive Course (20 group + 10 individual)
30 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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765€727€ / week
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Italian & Food Culture
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
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2400€2280€ / week
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Cultural Programme for Seniors
18 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
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600€570€ / week
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Junior
Junior Summer Camp (14 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
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1025€1000€ / week
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Online
Online One-to-One 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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1100€1045€ / week
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Online One-to-One 30
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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1650€1568€ / week
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Online One-to-One 40
40 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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2200€2090€ / week
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Private
One-to-One 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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1100€1045€ / week
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One-to-One 30
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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1650€1568€ / week
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One-to-One 40
40 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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2200€2090€ / week
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Language Plus Activity
Italian + Cooking
This course tends to sell out quickly!
28 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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495€471€ / week
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Italian + Arts
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28 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
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440€418€ / week
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Italian Wine Lovers
20 lessons per week | 14 students (max)
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650€618€ / week
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Our prices for Linguaviva include

  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • 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

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Student opinions about Linguaviva, Florence

4.4
Overall school rating of
Linguaviva, Florence
23 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 
Facilities
4.0 
Social activities
4.2 
Organisation
4.6 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 
Value for money
4.0 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.6 
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.4 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (3 ratings)
5.0 
Students 18-30 years (8 ratings)
4.5 
Students 31-49 years (1 rating)
5.0 
Students 50+ years (6 ratings)
4.3 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“The organisation of the accommodation is good, helpful people, classrooms are equipped, every week the teacher changes. There was listening, we watched video clips, half of the lesson once a week they take you to the city during lessons for a quest, interesting. Teachers try to make time for everyone, this is a plus.”
Disliked
“The teaching is weak. One week more or less taught well, the second week was bad luck. When you ask, "Why is it this way and not that way?" The question is simply avoided, without saying the answer. Mostly went through grammar, wrote down words. The same can be done from home. Very few words/expressions were given as locals say and what on the internet (for example) you can't learn just like that. There were 8 people in the class, but my personal opinion is that this is too many. We were divided into groups, but it didn't make much sense in practice.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course [Итальянский] - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Aug. 2023 by Kseniia Drik
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
18 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“I had a great time at Linguaviva. Everyone at the school is very nice and helpful and I met great people in my class. The organisation was also very good and I took part in some of the activities offered by the school.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Jul. 2024 by Mariella Schmitt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
37 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“The fact, that the individual course with eligo was made specially for my needs of the italian opera music”
Details of the review
Other comments I'll go back one day!
Course: One - to - One
Review date: 23. Jun. 2006 by Anja Muth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
59 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“The quality of instruction; the friendly, supportive staff; the interesting mix of student nationalities.”
Insider tip: “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.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard - 4 weeks
Review date: 1. Nov. 2010 by Evelyn Schimmel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
16 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“A lot of speaking Italian, new grammar, excursions and activities after school were very interesting”
Details of the review
Course: Junior Italian language & cultural/creative activities - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2023 by Zofia Narkiewicz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“The teachers, the staff that accompanies the students, the teaching method.”
Insider tip: “English proficiency is a must when starting the course.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Perfect intensity if you want to have time for activities the rest of the day.
Course: Standard Course [Italiano] - 6 weeks
Review date: 15. May. 2024 by Laura Estupiñan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
23 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“Great international experience, wonderful instructors, complete immersion.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian+Art,Design and Photography - 4 weeks
Review date: 9. Aug. 2006 by Anya Galli
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
31 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“Staff, social activities, everything was well organised”
Insider tip: “Try to stay with a host family in order to practice more.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 30. Jan. 2001 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“Teachers were excellent, helpful, and friendly.”
Disliked
“Too many students in a class.”
Insider tip: “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.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 14. Jul. 2003 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“Very nice atmosphere and very nice teachers!!”
Disliked
“The activities were not very popular as everything was in Italian which puts others off.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very nice too! It was just not necessary to be able to speak Italian there. Mainly English was spoken there.
Course: Italian + Arts  - 4 weeks
Review date: 17. Dec. 2022 by Raisa Van Der Burgt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
65 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“Punctuality and good treatment.”
Disliked
“The level of teaching, I expected more, it was totally basic. I think it is complemented if you stay another two weeks or if you want to improve your level attend at any other date to the standard course. However, it will not be aimed at people over 50 years old.”
Insider tip: “The school does not inform you about your level of Italian that the initial test shows.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The visits were very well organized, especially the excellent information provided by Virginia. She is a true art historian who knows how to communicate her knowledge.
Other comments I really appreciate that you offer courses for seniors (50 years and over). We are still functional. Thank you.
Course: Cultural Programme for Seniors - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Sep. 2023 by Marisela Hernández Martínez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
65 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“Commitment of all the staff”
Details of the review
Other comments It´s a pity that you don´t have guided city walks, nor a cafeteria as a meeting point.
Course: Standard - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Nov. 2007 by Robert Findlay Leitch
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“Very welcoming atmosphere”
Details of the review
Course: Standard - 3 weeks
Review date: 17. Oct. 2006 by Paul Lisowski
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“Location and teachers”
Details of the review
Course: Standard - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Dec. 2005 by Roser Casas Bou
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
3.0
Liked
“Conversation classes”
Disliked
“Timetables”
Insider tip: “Fiesole, nice city next to Florence easily reached by public transport”
Details of the review
Other comments Unfortunately my class was small, and there was not a lot of variety of nationalities. it was me and three Japanese girls, but I think generally that it is not usually like this.
Course: Standard
Review date: 1. Oct. 2001 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“Very good teaching”
Details of the review
Course: Standard
Review date: 24. Apr. 2000 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
20 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“The methodology.”
Details of the review
Course: Italian + Interior Design - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. Oct. 2007 by Roberto Di Zio Lanzellotti
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Linguaviva compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 Linguaviva FlorenceAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.64.5
Location of the school4.94.8
Facilities4.23.9
Social activities4.34.0
Organisation4.64.5
Quality of teaching4.44.5
Value for money4.24.4
Homestay4.64.2
Shared flat4.54.2

Linguaviva

Accreditations and Quality seals
ASILSIALCISO 9000/9001EDUITALIAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
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)
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Linguaviva and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1976

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Garden

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 16
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2
Additional comment about facilities of school
Audio-visual equipment in the classrooms.

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Brazil 15%
USA 14%
Israel 10%
Japan 7%
Switzerland 5%
Turkey 5%
Germany 4%
Korea 4%
China 3%
Spain 1%
Sweden 1%
Netherlands 1%
France 1%
England 1%
Other nationalities 28%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 12%
18-24 years 44%
25-34 years 13%
35-50 years 21%
>50 years 10%
The average age outside summer is 3 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 250
Throughout the year: 130
Junior courses - In summer: 160
Minimum age of students
16 years
14 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 9
Adult courses Throughout the year: 9
Junior courses In summer: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 22 years
Throughout the year: 25 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Information for all courses offered by Linguaviva

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
80.00 €
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 23 € per course level.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 22 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
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.

Airport transfer

Florence Peretola Airport:
60 € one way
120 € 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

Lectures
 Walking and orientation tours in the city centre

Adults - Paid activities

Half day excursions (EUR 35)
 Full day excursion (EUR 49)

Junior - Free activities

Sporting facilities
 Private beach
Daily participation in afternoon and evening leisure activities
 Weekly excursions

Junior - Paid activities

* Trip to Gardaland (EUR 25)
Video about leisure activities at Linguaviva Florence

Accommodation

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Shared Flat Most Popular Accommodation
In high demand!
4.4
5 ratings
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
200 €/ week
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Homestay
4.7
9 ratings
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
210 €/ week
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Homestay
4.7
9 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
330 €/ week
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Homestay
4.7
9 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
170 €/ week
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Homestay
4.7
9 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
260 €/ week
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Shared Flat
4.4
5 ratings
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
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160 €/ week
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Questions and answers about Linguaviva

  • “If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we are happy to offer students an alternative solution for the same value and the same dates that combines our standard Italian language course (20 lessons per week) with a schedule of afternoon activities, arranging an option almost identical to the schedule offered as a cultural programme for seniors, the only difference being that the activities are also open to all other Linguaviva students - so there may be some changes in that case, but it won't be that much different. It has happened in the past and, in fact, most applicants also really liked this alternative option.”
    Alessio Milani, Admission Office from Linguaviva - Jan 13, 2025
  • “The activities are carried out in the language to be learned.”
    Tanja, Languagecourse.Net - Mar 29, 2023

FAQ about Linguaviva, Florence

  • Italian courses at Linguaviva start at 205 € for Standard Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Shared Flat is the most popular among all our clients of Linguaviva
  • Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Standard Course, Intensive Course, Super Intensive Course (20 group + 10 individual), Italian + Cooking, Italian + Arts
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Florence Peretola Airport (60 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Linguaviva varies from 1 students (Online One-to-One 20) to 14 students (Standard Course)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Linguaviva comes from Brazil with a 15% representation, followed by students from USA (14%) and Israel (10%).
  • Linguaviva offers courses from 14 years (Junior Summer Camp, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.

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Terms of Linguaviva

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:50
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Linguaviva srl | Tax registration ID: IT03076490485

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)
40 €
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.
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