ParolaFlorence, Italy
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults and juniors
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 55% of students are from USA
- School currently has special offers.Details
Location: Parola is situated right in the heart of Florence. The school is seconds from the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence, which is the main feature of the city. The Ponte alle Grazie is a short walk from Parola, and connects the two sides over the River Arno. There is plenty of activity in the streets surrounding the school, local restaurants are in abundance and there are lots of shops to browse after class.
Getting around: The majority of the main attractions within Florence are all walkable from the centre. The central Florence train station has connecting lines to southern cities such as Naples and Rome, as well as to the northern Italian cities such as Bologna and Milan. The train station is a 25-minute walk from Parola, or alternatively students can take a 10-minute bus.
Course structure: The school provides general Italian classes in a number of formats including a standard course of 20 lessons, less concentrated packages as well as intensive programmes. One-to-one classes are possible in an array of options. Students can take solely individual classes or combine them with group courses. As the Italian culture is a huge part of learning the language, the school offers courses with both art or cooking so students can fully immerse themselves during their language experience. There is a CILS exam preparation course for students wanting to pass this official Italian exam.
- The language school Parola was founded in Florence, Italy in 1992.
- Legal name / parent company: Parola s.n.c.
- Tax registration ID: IT06768210483
Italian Courses
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Price in € | 220 209 | 450 428 | 630 599 | 740 703 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The “MOLTO ALLEGRO” course is 6 hours a day for 30 hours weekly, and free of charge recreational activities.
This intensive course is a group class that consists of 4 hours in the morning (2 hours of grammar and 2 hours of conversation) plus 2 hours of review and practice in the afternoon.
This intensive group Italian course guarantees excellent results, providing 6 hours of study per day.
The 2 hours in the afternoon are adaptable. Depending on the student's needs, they can be used for conversation or to review grammar.
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Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
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Price in € | 190 181 | 350 333 | 460 437 | 560 532 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course focuses on grammar and conversation.
4 hours of lessons per day, Monday through Friday, for a total of 80 hours (4 weeks), 60 hours (3 weeks), 40 hours (2 weeks), or 1 week (20 hours).
The course consists of 2 hours of grammar and 2 hours of conversation each morning, Monday to Friday.
The “Allegro” is a Parola standard course that guarantees exhaustive grammar content and effective group Italian practice.
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Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
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Price in € | 130 124 | 210 200 | 290 276 | 370 352 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course focuses on grammar and conversation.
3 times a week – 48 hours/one month and free of charge recreational activities.
The "Tre Volte Plus" adds 2 hours of conversation to the standard “Tre Volte” course on the same days. Therefore, students receive Italian language lessons for 4 hours (from 9:00 to 13:00), 3 times a week, for 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks or more.
The program of study consists of 4 hours a day, 3 days a week, for a total of 48 hours of lessons and hours of optional cultural and recreational activities for free in Florence.
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Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
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Price in € | 80 76 | 140 133 | 190 181 | 240 228 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course focuses on grammar.
Parola has designed this course for those students who want to study Italian 3 days a week. These students can receive Italian grammar lessons for 2 hours (from 9:00 to 10:50) three times a week for 2, 3, 4 weeks, or more.
2 hours a day, three days a week, for 24 hours of lessons + hours of optional cultural and recreational activities for free in Florence.
The “Tre Volte” is a perfect course for studying Italian language grammar without going to school every day.
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Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
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Price in € | 110 105 | 200 190 | 280 266 | 350 333 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course focuses on grammar and conversation.
The “ANDANTE” course consists of 2 hours in the morning. It is up to students whether they prefer to study 2 hours of grammar or 2 hours of conversation.
The program of study consists of 2 hours a day, 5 days a week, for a total of 40 hours of lessons a month and optional cultural and recreational activities free of charge in Florence.
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Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
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Price in € | 330 314 | 570 542 | 770 732 | 980 931 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes 10 group lessons and 5 one-to-one lessons per week.
The “VIVACE” course consists of 4 hours of group lessons and a 1-hour individual class per day, which equals 100 hours in 4 weeks.
With this course, the school offers hours of cultural and recreational activities in Florence for free.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
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Price in € | 240 228 | 435 414 | 650 618 | 870 827 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course includes 20 group lessons and 3 one-to-one lessons per week.
The “ALLEGRETTO” course is 4 hours of group classes each weekday plus 3 hours of individual lessons per week for 92 hours over four weeks.
The 3 hours of one-on-one lessons in the afternoon can be used to improve Italian grammar or conversational skills and focus on the student’s specific needs.
Five days a week (Monday – Friday): 2 hours grammar as a group + 2 hours group conversation.
Three days a week: 1-hour individual grammar or conversation lesson.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
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Price in € | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons are tailored to your specific language needs.
Our intensive individual Italian language course, 10 hours, focuses on grammar, conversation, and pronunciation for students who want to improve their Italian language competence quickly. The student has two teachers: one for grammar and one for speaking.
Whether you want to learn Italian grammar or enhance your fluency in conversation, the school can improve your language abilities with professional private Italian lessons.
An individual Italian language course with the institute is an excellent way to quickly learn written and oral Italian at an affordable price and with flexible teaching time.
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:30
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Price in € | 550 523 | 1100 1045 | 1650 1568 | 2200 2090 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons are tailored to your specific language needs.
Our intensive individual Italian language course, 20 hours, focuses on grammar, conversation, and pronunciation for students who want to improve their Italian language competence quickly. The student has two teachers: one for grammar and one for speaking.
Whether you want to learn Italian grammar or enhance your fluency in conversation, the school can improve your language abilities with professional private Italian lessons.
An individual Italian language course with the institute is an excellent way to quickly learn written and oral Italian at an affordable price and with flexible teaching time.
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:30
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Price in € | 850 808 | 1700 1615 | 2550 2423 | 3400 3230 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons are tailored to your specific language needs.
The private intensive Italian language course, 10 hours, focuses on grammar, conversation, and pronunciation for students who want to improve their Italian language competence quickly. The student has two teachers: one for grammar and one for speaking.
Whether you want to learn Italian grammar or enhance your fluency in conversation, the school can improve your language abilities with professional private Italian lessons.
In a nutshell, an individual Italian language course with the institute is a good way to quickly learn both written and oral Italian at an affordable price and with flexible teaching time.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
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Price in € | 150 143 | 300 285 | 450 428 | 600 570 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons are tailored to your specific language needs.
Our private intensive Italian language course of 5 hours, focuses on grammar, conversation, and pronunciation for students who want to improve their Italian language competence quickly.
The student has usually the same teacher.
Whether you want to learn Italian grammar or enhance your fluency in conversation, the school can improve your language abilities with professional private Italian lessons.
In a nutshell, an individual Italian language course with the institute is a good way to quickly learn both written and oral Italian at an affordable price and with flexible teaching time.
Afternoon: 13:30 - 19:30
Information for all courses offered by Parola
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Lessons needed per Italian language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For junior courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Parola
“A friendly, welcoming and professional atmosphere are good elements to learn a language.”
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Library
Movie rental
Movie room
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Self-study areas
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Classroom equipment
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 7Number of public PC workstations: 2
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
90 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Cooking | | 2 km |
Dancing | | 3 km |
Diving | | 3 km |
Football (soccer) | | 5 km |
Golf | | 5 km |
Horse riding | | 10 km |
Mountainbiking | | 10 km |
Music | | 1 km |
Sailing | | 70 km |
Skiing | | 70 km |
Squash | | 3 km |
Swimming | | - |
Tennis | | 2 km |
Volleyball | | 2 km |
Windsurfing | | 70 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Accommodation
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Price in € | 200 | 400 | 580 | 700 | 845 | 990 | 1135 | 1280 | 1570 | 1860 | 145 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Published price is the starting price, and other options at other prices may be available.
Parola's apartments are usually within a short walking distance from the school. Mainly, they are located in the city center. The single rooms are generally close to restaurants and cafeterias. Students can therefore enjoy Florence's center and its vibrant nightlife.
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Price in € | 250 | 500 | 960 | 1300 | 1540 | 1780 | 2020 | 2260 | 2740 | 3220 | 240 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
This accommodation allows a student to be in a single room. We try to offer short-distance accommodation within the city center.
This is a perfect solution for students who want to live independently in the center of Florence.
Breakfast and dinner are NOT included in the price of this student lodging.
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Price in € | 220 | 440 | 630 | 750 | 940 | 1130 | 1320 | 1510 | 1890 | 2270 | 190 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Staying with a family is a good solution for students who want to enter the dynamics of an Italian family and share opinions and traditions.
Parola Italian language school chooses caring families with experience with international students in Florence.
The accommodation in Florence includes breakfast, which is offered by the apartment owner. Upon request, a special breakfast is possible for those with intolerances.
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Price in € | 250 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 925 | 1050 | 1175 | 1300 | 1550 | 1800 | 125 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
A homestay with breakfast for one person is an optimal solution for all those people who are traveling on their own.
Our accommodation in the city center of Florence provides a room and breakfast in a family.
Lodging is always within a short distance from the school.
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Price in € | -- | 600 | 940 | 1200 | 1395 | 1590 | 1785 | 1980 | 2370 | 2760 | 195 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
If you are traveling together accommodation for 2 students is very good to share an apartment with a family but at the same time in a personal space.
This kind of stay is usually taken into consideration by couples who want to spend their time in Florence.
It is usually a very good place to enjoy Florence's lodging together.
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Price in € | 520 | 1000 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price per room
Published price is the starting price, and other options at other prices may be available.
Parola's apartments are usually within a short walking distance from the school.
Mainly, they are located in the city center.
The apartments are generally close to restaurants and cafeterias. Students can therefore enjoy Florence's center and its vibrant nightlife.
This is a very good option for autonomous students. It offers comfort and independence during your stay in the center of Florence.
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Price in € | -- | 320 | 380 | 450 | 562.5 | 675 | 787.5 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 112.5 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Published price is the starting price, and other options at other prices may be available.
Parola's apartments are usually within a short walking distance from the school. Mainly, they are located in the city center. Rooms are generally close to restaurants and cafeterias. Students can therefore enjoy Florence's center and its vibrant nightlife.
Ratings of Parola compared to ratings of all schools in Italy
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Student opinions about Parola, Florence
- Italian school in Florence: ABC
- Accademia Europea Di Firenze
- Centro Italiano Firenze, Santa Croce
- Centro Machiavelli
- InFlorence Academy
- Influent
- Istituto Il David
- Italianme
- Italiano Full Immersion, Centro, Santa Croce
- Linguaviva
- Monnalisa Italian Language and Culture
- Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
- Scuola Lorenzo de Medici
- Scuola Toscana
- Sprachcaffe
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
FAQ about Parola, Florence
- Does the Parola school also offer Italian courses for students under 31? I see it says students 31-49 years old.“At the time of writing (2024), Parola school in Florence offers courses for students from the age of 18. The average age of students is 25 during the summer and 30 during the rest of the year. ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 12, 2024
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Parola?The accommodation Shared Apartment is the most popular among all our clients of Parola
- Is it possible to take a course at Parola as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Very Intensive Course (30 hours weekly) - MOLTO ALLEGRO, Intensive Course (20 hours weekly) - ALLEGRO, 3 Times a Week (12 hours weekly) - TRE VOLTE PLUS, 3 Times a Week (6 hours weekly) - TRE VOLTE, Semi-Intensive Course (10 hours weekly) - ANDANTE
- Is airport pickup offered by Parola?Yes. The school offers pickup from Florence Peretola Airport (45 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Parola?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Parola varies from 1 students (Individual Italian Course - 10 hours weekly) to 12 students (Very Intensive Course (30 hours weekly) - MOLTO ALLEGRO)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Parola?100% of teachers at Parola hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Parola from?The highest Nationality percentage at Parola comes from USA with a 55% representation, followed by students from Spain (20%) and England (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Parola offers courses for which ages?Parola offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.