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Scuola Toscana
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Florence, Italy

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

38 students - overall rating
Via dei Benci, 23 - 50122 Florence - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Free guided walking tours of Florence including the historical centre.
  • The school offers a special course combining learning Italian in two cities and a cultural programme.
  • Special family courses for parents and children to learn together.
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality
    4.7

    Rating: 4.7/5.0

  • Top rated social activities
    4.4

    Rating: 4.4/5.0

What we dislike about the school
  • A 45 minute lesson duration is a bit shorter than normal.

Location: Scuola Toscana Florence is a school dedicated to the teaching of the Italian language and culture to foreigners. They are located in the heart of the historical centre of the city, within walking distance of the Piazzale Michelangelo, The Piazza Della Republica, Piazza del Duomo and many more of the top attractions, eateries and museums that Florence has to offer.

Course structure: The school offers a wide range of courses, specialising in many aspects of the culture that attracts visitors to this Renaissance city. They offer Italian classes for students of all levels, with lessons in groups or in private. Amongst their diverse course options, you will find Italian with Wine and Cooking, Music and Opera, the history of art or Fashion and Design, to name a few. The school also offers long-term and Italian-for-University courses as well as courses in Italian for Business.

School facilities: The school's facilities include a movie room, library, free WI-FI, snack and drinks machines and a student support desk. The support desk is a great way to find out further information about the massive amount of local tours and activities that the school has to offer.

Recognitions: Scuola Toscana Florence is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education which confirms their guarantee of high-quality teaching and is often recommended for any student in need of a study visa.

Italian Courses

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Standard Intensive - GoldPopular Italian course
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
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240€228€ / week
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Super Intensive - TopRecommended Italian courseMost Popular Italian course
In high demand!
30 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
Offer!from
284€270€ / week
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Standard Intensive + 10 Individual Lessons
30 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
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507€482€ / week
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Standard Intensive + 5 Individual Lessons
25 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
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357€340€ / week
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Italian and Coffee & Barista - Basic
16 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
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450€428€ / week
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Italian and Florence Discovery
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
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490€466€ / week
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Communication 10
10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
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90€86€ / week
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Communication 20
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
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149€142€ / week
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Junior
Family Club ( 2 adults + 2 children)
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
All levels
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1050€998€ / week
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Family Club (1 adult + 1 child)
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
All levels
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690€656€ / week
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Family Club (2 adults + 1 child)
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
All levels
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840€798€ / week
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Private
Individual 10
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
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404€384€ / week
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Individual 20
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
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760€722€ / week
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Individual 30
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
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1100€1045€ / week
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Individual 40
40 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
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1444€1372€ / week
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Individual 40 + Lunch
40 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
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1850€1758€ / week
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Business
Crash Business and Trade
30 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Elementary (A2) or higher
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507€482€ / week
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Italian for Business and Trade
25 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Elementary (A2) or higher
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357€340€ / week
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Italian for Fashion and Design
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Elementary (A2) or higher
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470€447€ / week
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Italian for Tourism
25 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Elementary (A2) or higher
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357€340€ / week
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Language Plus Activity
Italian and Wine and Cooking
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
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470€447€ / week
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Italian and Drawing and Painting
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
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350€333€ / week
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Italian and History of Art
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
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470€447€ / week
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Italian and Maestro (Fresco Painting)
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
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350€333€ / week
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Italian and Renaissance Art
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
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350€333€ / week
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Our prices for Scuola Toscana include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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Student opinions about Scuola Toscana, Florence

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating of
Scuola Toscana, Florence
38 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Social activities
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Value for money
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Students 31-49 years (9 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 50+ years (24 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
50 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“My teacher Lorenzo was simply brilliant, both in the grammar courses and in the conversation. Clear, very good quality teaching, interesting and varied topics in the conversations. One would really like to have such dedicated teachers more often. The number of students, between 5-16, depending on the course and week, of different nationalities (from Japan, Philippines, England, China, Austria, Hungary, Poland, Switzerland, USA, Germany), was an interesting, enriching mixture and exchange.”
Disliked
“The activity programme on some afternoons is rather limited, only one per week. There is a programme of excursions by a cooperation partner, with correspondingly higher additional costs, to surrounding towns, regions but rather too main-touristy, for my taste. It was a shame that the Scuola Toscana student card could not be used for any discounts in museums, exhibitions, etc. It was rejected everywhere. The city of Florence should really recognise these cards accordingly, especially since the language students are in the city for two to many weeks and visit and explore a lot, spend some time there and live, supporting the local economy and the city.”
Insider tip: “Visit museums, exhibitions, churches, typical Florentine restaurants and craft shops. Avoid the mainstream. Explore Florence early in the morning and stroll through the city.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good to manage. A solution booklet, possibly as a download after the course, would be advantageous for revision and review at home. Placement test should be timed, too long a test time distorts the result somewhat.
Other comments Very pleasant atmosphere at the Scuola.
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold [C2] - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Aug. 2022 by Günter Wimmer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
54 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very good teachers, flexibility (I asked if I could take a week's holiday after four weeks and then add on the week of lessons, which was no problem at all), the girls in the office are very helpful, good teaching concept, school is very centrally located near the church of Santa Croce. On the first day, a tour of the city is offered in the afternoon, which is very helpful for orientation if you have just arrived. Apart from that, there are always interesting activities.”
Disliked
“The school is in a historic building and let's put it this way, it needs to be renovated (classrooms, toilets...). One thing that could be changed really quickly would be to buy more comfortable chairs for the classrooms. I had 6 hours of lessons every day and after 4 hours my bum started to hurt on these hard wooden chairs!”
Insider tip: “My absolute highlight was Le Capellee Medicee.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very well structured lessons and the 2 hours of private lessons (2 x 60 min) every afternoon were also extremely helpful.
Other comments I would recommend the school without reservation, even if the facilities are a bit outdated.
Course: Standard Intensive + 10 Individual Lessons  - 6 weeks
Review date: 26. Sep. 2024 by Tanja Becht
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
48 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The school is very good, the quality of teaching and progress is very good. As for the teachers, especially two MARIELLA AND DANIELA are TOP, they do a great job on grammar, conversation and the classes are very fun and easy to understand. They make you progress quickly. The activities and excursions they offer make it a very complete and effective intensive course.”
Disliked
“I didn't find anything negative, on the contrary, they are fantastic, very well organized and, in my opinion, it is a first-class school.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: It's worth it, I will return for a longer course to level up and continue my training at this school.
Course: Super Intensive - Top [Italiano] - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Mar. 2024 by Cristina Pelaez Ruiz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
74 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Our teacher Laura was really great. Her teaching was excellent and she was an extremely likeable person. The lessons were such that I learnt a lot and, thanks to the school's location, I was also able to reach many sights centrally. The school was also very accommodating when it came to postponing our trip twice. Many thanks for that too.”
Disliked
“There was nothing to criticise.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 week
Review date: 24. Sep. 2024 by Mirjana Belik
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
56 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Great teachers who are very committed. Activities three times a week (guided tour of the city, excursion to Arezzo, etc.). There is a really nice atmosphere in the school, tips are given on how to spend your free time and everyone is always ready to help the students. Great insider tips etc.”
Disliked
“The chairs in (my) classroom were not very comfortable, but that was different in other rooms and is really complaining on a damn high level.”
Insider tip: “Definitely visit Fiesole and take part in the school's activities!”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I had two hours of grammar and two hours of conversation every day, the level was fitting and it was a great experience to converse in Italian with people from all over the world and of all ages.
Other comments Really super! I am impressed!
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Apr. 2023 by Gertrud Alber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
81 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Mariela was a top-notch teacher. She made the work exciting. I learned a lot from her. The activities were excellent also. Being able to purchase all their excellent workbooks in PDF format with solutions will help keep the Italian fresh in my mind when I’m back home.”
Disliked
“Fourth floor location made it almost impossible to use the restroom and get a coffee or a snack at a local cafe during the short 15 minute break.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good
Other comments Teacher excellent
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold [Italian] - 3 weeks
Review date: 3. Mar. 2025 by Victoria King Passikoff
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
45 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very nice teachers and a class with ages between 21 and 74 from all kinds of countries. Really great fun. The teachers are also very good. I learned a lot and they were very patient with everyone explaining grammar and such. I would definitely book here again.”
Disliked
“No less nice points.”
Insider tip: “N/A”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Absolutely great
Other comments Fantastic
Course: Standard Intensive + 10 Individual Lessons  - 1 week
Review date: 15. Apr. 2024 by Brit Rietveld-Harnisch
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
74 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very well located, family-run. The teachers change every week, which is great for getting a different feel for the language. Grammar with a very well-stocked exercise book, fruitful conversation classes, warm atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back.”
Disliked
“I spent 4 weeks with no complaints. BRAVO”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Super, I've reached the level I'd hoped for
Other comments Don't hesitate, it's a very good school for those who want to really get to grips with the language.
Course: Super Intensive - Top - 4 weeks
Review date: 3. Jun. 2024 by Michèle Mas-Loustalot
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Friendly, qualified teachers who organise the lessons in an informative and humorous way. If problems arise, a solution is quickly sought and offered. Good accessibility of the school. Contact with people from different countries.”
Disliked
“The groups could be a little smaller. The language level of the students varied. Our classroom was quite cramped.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The number of hours is sufficient for over 60s old
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 week
Review date: 20. Nov. 2023 by Kirsten Harfst
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
23 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I had the best time there! All the teachers are soo nice and the other students as well. The Programm after school was also fun and a great way to explore Firenze and meet people. I would definitely go back there anytime!”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 3 weeks
Review date: 9. Oct. 2023 by Elena Breitenecker
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
69 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“At least my teacher was absolutely great. It was also good that there was a book with exercises and that homework was also required, which we then went through together”
Disliked
“I can't think of anything, of course the classrooms weren't of the very highest standard, but that wasn't the case at any of my previous schools”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Super
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold [Italian] - 3 weeks
Review date: 6. May. 2024 by Alfred Surrer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
49 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Openness and commitment of the teacher (Daniela), good mix of the group, helpfulness of the staff, good learning books. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming.”
Disliked
“I didn't notice any major weaknesses. Perhaps a little more conversation would be good.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was exciting to get to know such different people, even of different ages. I liked the way Daniela always tried to involve everyone equally. There was a bit too much grammar, so that in the second week I felt a bit ‘learning fatigue’. This is more of a personal impression.
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold [Italienisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Oct. 2024 by Diana Tafra
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
75 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Teaching quality; To achieve the best outcome, it's important to consider both the length of the course and the level of dedication from the students.”
Insider tip: “You are gonna like it!”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Perfect.
Other comments Excellent school.
Course: Super Intensive - Top [Italiano] - 4 weeks
Review date: 5. Oct. 2023 by Antonio Paulo Natucci
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Some of the teachers were absolutely excellent. They cared about the well-being of the students and their education greatly.”
Details of the review
Other comments The accommodation was far from the school. I would recommend closer accommodation.
Course: Italian and Wine & Cooking [W1] - 3 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018 by Noor Alolabi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
54 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“My teacher, Lorenzo a fantastic person, I enjoyed his lessons and his explanations. I'm very glad to have met him.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 4 weeks
Review date: 11. Mar. 2024 by Judit Dr. Domján
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
29 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very individualised support. The school is great at placing students in the right class according to their level.”
Disliked
“The equipment in the classrooms is not optimal. For example, air conditioning for hot days would be great.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great course to progress quickly. Especially in conversation.
Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Sep. 2023 by Frederik Kampe
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
33 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Everything went very well. The teachers are great. The school will appeal to those who are curious and fun.”
Insider tip: “If you are a fun person, you are 1000% here!”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Not intense and structural enough for me, but that's my problem.
Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Aug. 2023 by Daria Iusupova
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
35 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Friendly teachers, relaxed atmosphere, free course booklet, afternoon activities e.g. guided tours of the city.”
Disliked
“Groups too large: There were 10 people in the conversation class. No substitutes when the teacher is ill: either the lesson is cancelled or you are assigned to another group.”
Insider tip: “If you would like to visit the cathedral dome, you should book your tickets online about 2 weeks in advance.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 week
Review date: 28. Oct. 2024 by Daniela Heß
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
74 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Small groups and teachers seemed authentically interested in each student attending their class.”
Disliked
“I’m not aware of a school library and would have liked very much to have a place to sit during lunch break (mine was 1-1/2 hrs).”
Insider tip: “After class tutoring sessions might be best left to one time per week because the tutor relies on the student bringing one hour worth of questions.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Fine.
Other comments I am over 50 and met several similar aged people. We were welcomed to this very good school.
Course: Standard Intensive + 5 Individual Lessons  - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. May. 2024 by Maria Kathleen Guerrero
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
59 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teacher (Martina?) was extremely good. She made us work hard and got the best out of us.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Intensive + 5 Individual Lessons [C3]  - 1 week
Review date: 5. May. 2022 by Christina Usher
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
56 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very flexible. We had to reschedule 2 times without any problems. We had a great teacher.”
Disliked
“Activities I cannot assess.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 week
Review date: 23. Sep. 2024 by Alexandra Waldher
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
58 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The quality and the ease of access of the professors. Collections of exercises.”
Disliked
“The heterogeneity of student levels, especially oral speaking. The lack of activity proposals or student meetings in the afternoons.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: good mix between grammar lessons and conversation
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold [Italian] - 1 week
Review date: 30. Apr. 2024 by Pascaline Terelli
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
70 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very good teachers. Good training. Nice staff in the office. Good location!”
Disliked
“Unfortunately, there were not enough toilets.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: B1 - Good in-depth study.
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 week
Review date: 22. Nov. 2023 by Bärbel Gefeller
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
65 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Competent teachers, flexibility to attend other classes, friendly staff.”
Disliked
“Maybe a fully automatic coffee machine and small snacks, mineral water”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Oct. 2023 by Sabine Lais
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
38 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Great teachers and location, super value for money, good atmosphere.”
Disliked
“Few restrooms and poor quality.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Great.
Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Jun. 2024 by Géza Kovács
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
32 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Interesting, intensive programme, committed teachers.”
Disliked
“My accommodation was about a 40-minute walk from the school.”
Insider tip: “Gelateria dei Neri”
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. Jun. 2023 by Leonid Ihnatenko
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
48 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Nice and competent teachers, good language lessons.”
Disliked
“Little modern equipment, no integration of digital media.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: 2h grammar, 2x2h conversation. Well organised.
Other comments You shouldn't be claustrophobic in this mini lift. Or be fit enough for a 4-storey palazzo...
Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Mar. 2025 by Claudia Hohnstein-Geisler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
56 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I felt very comfortable and very well looked after”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: My private teacher Daniela was great
Course: Standard Intensive + 5 Individual Lessons [Italienisch] - 1 week
Review date: 4. Sep. 2023 by Sabine Krause-Maluche
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
68 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Number of people per group, nice people.”
Disliked
“No interest in people who only stay for 1 week, professor doesn't let people speak enough and always just explains... Internet only possible in one room, not in my group room.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Grammar ok, conversation poor.
Other comments There are better schools!
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 week
Review date: 30. Sep. 2024 by Marianne Fischer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
49 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Very nice and friendly teachers.”
Disliked
“I had three different teachers during the day.”
Details of the review
Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. Jun. 2024 by Monika Bogacka
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Homestay4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Scuola Toscana

Accreditations and Quality seals
ASILSPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Italian teacher qualifications
90% hold a university degree
50% 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 Scuola Toscana and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1989

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Movie room

  • Student support desk

  • 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 some classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 10
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2
Additional comment about facilities of school
Paperback book exchange.

Student Age

Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 20%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 30%
>50 years 15%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 100
Throughout the year: 60
Minimum age of students
15 years
5 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years
Throughout the year: 29 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Information for all courses offered by Scuola Toscana

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 40 €. 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, 06 Jan 2025, 20 Apr 2025 - 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 24 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
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)
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.

Accommodation

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Shared Apartment Most Popular Accommodation
In high demand!
3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0
11 ratings
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 15
Extra nights possible
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
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190 €/ week
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Homestay
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0
9 ratings
Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 15
Extra nights possible
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
190 €/ week
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Homestay
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0
9 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
Minimum age: 15
Extra nights possible
WiFi free
Heating
Air conditioning
Towels provided
Bedding/Linen provided
from
380 €/ week
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Questions and answers about Scuola Toscana

  • “FAMILY CLUB COURSE: while adults attend their course in Italian language, the kids also learn Italian through a variety of age-appropriate activities in a safe environment with specially trained school personnel.

    4 LESSONS / DAY (09.00 - 10.30 grammar and 10.45 - 12.15 ) each lesson of 45 minutes

    4 people: 2 adults + 2 children, 4 lessons / day, afternoon activities.    ”
    Yoko, from Scuola Toscana - Mar 10, 2025
  • “Yes, a homestay accommodation can be booked for you. Please let us know your preferred dates, and we will provide you with more information.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - May 16, 2024
  • “Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in the school as there might be fellow students who are allergic to animal hair.”
    Annalisa, Booking manager from Italy - Oct 26, 2023
  • “Host families who work with the school are carefully chosen. Which family will be assigned to you will strongly depend on the availability on given dates.

    ”
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 19, 2023
  • “It is possible to use the kitchen if you choose an option of staying in a host family without meals. ”
    Irina Zotova, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 28, 2023
  • “Yes, Scuola Toscana is one of the only schools in Florence that spreads its lessons over the other days of the week or makes them up. ”
    Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 22, 2023
  • “Yes, as soon as the student has some previous knowledge, a written test will be sent from the school about 1 week before the start of the course to determine the level.”
    Tanja, Languagecourse.Net - Mar 01, 2023

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Terms of Scuola Toscana

First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
DM snc Scuola Toscana | Tax registration ID: IT04113050480

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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
150 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
45 €
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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