Centro Machiavelli Florence, Italy
- Accommodation next to school
- Free seminars and historic tours in the city.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Cancellation fees for students having to cancel due to visa rejection.
- Class time is shorter than in other schools at 45 minutes per lesson.
Location: Located in the lively and historic centre of Florence's Piazza Santo Spirito, the school thrives on making students feel welcome. Situated on the banks of the Arno, the school is a short walk from the narrow medieval streets, spectacular squares and beauty of Florence. Enjoying the city's prestigious monuments is only a short distance away, from The Duomo to Michelangelo's David; Palazzo Vecchio in Piazza Della Signoria to Palazzo Pitti with the Boboli Gardens; Florence is spell-bounding and assures to give you a one-of-a-kind experience.
Social and Cultural: Centro Machiavelli put their students' needs at the forefront of their livelihood, fulfilling their language and tuition goals, whilst offering many opportunities to further experience Florence through music, arts, culture and other social activities. Whether your interests are in Opera, Galleries, history or solely the Italian language, Centro Machiavelli Italian Language School could very well be the school for you.
Italian Courses
Intensive Italian Course
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€320€304 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 320 304 | 490 466 | 650 618 | 800 760 | 1,150 1,093 | 1,490 1,416 | 1,840 1,748 | 2,710 2,575 | 3,040 2,888 | 3,330 3,164 | 4,650 4,418 |
| Price in US$ | 358 | 549 | 728 | 895 | 1,287 | 1,667 | 2,059 | 3,032 | 3,401 | 3,726 | 5,202 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
05 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 16:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Super-Intensive Italian Course
30 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€450€428 / week More

| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 450 428 | 750 713 | 1,020 969 | 1,280 1,216 | 2,460 2,337 | 3,645 3,463 | 3,945 3,748 | 4,245 4,033 | 4,545 4,318 | 4,845 4,603 | 5,445 5,173 |
| Price in US$ | 504 | 839 | 1,141 | 1,432 | 2,752 | 4,078 | 4,413 | 4,749 | 5,085 | 5,420 | 6,091 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
05 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
If the minimum of 3 participants is not reached, the student may take the Intensive course plus 3 hours of individual lessons per week.
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Semi-Intensive Italian Course10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€165€157 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 165 157 | 330 314 | 440 418 | 550 523 | 695 661 | 840 798 | 985 936 | 1,130 1,074 | 1,275 1,212 | 1,420 1,349 | 1,710 1,625 |
| Price in US$ | 185 | 370 | 493 | 616 | 778 | 940 | 1,102 | 1,265 | 1,427 | 1,589 | 1,913 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
05 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 25 May 2026, 11 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 11:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Combined Course (Intensive 20 + 10 One-to-One)30 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€720€684 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 720 684 | 1,290 1,226 | 1,840 1,748 | 2,390 2,271 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 806 | 1,444 | 2,059 | 2,674 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
05 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
This course includes the Intensive group course plus 10 private lessons per week.
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:05 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Combined Course (Intensive 20 + 10 Two-to-One)30 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€1,120€1,064 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1,120 1,064 | 1,960 1,862 | 2,780 2,641 | 3,580 3,401 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 1,253 | 2,193 | 3,110 | 4,005 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
05 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
This course includes the Intensive group course plus 10 private lessons per week for two students.
- General course schedule
- 6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:05 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Combined Course (Intensive 20 + 5 One-to-One)25 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€520€494 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 520 494 | 890 846 | 1,240 1,178 | 1,590 1,511 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 582 | 996 | 1,388 | 1,779 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
05 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
This course includes the Intensive group course plus 5 private lessons per week.
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:15 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 13:55 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Combined Course (Intensive 20 + 5 Two-to-One)25 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€870€827 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 870 827 | 1,460 1,387 | 2,020 1,919 | 2,580 2,451 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 974 | 1,634 | 2,260 | 2,887 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
05 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
This course includes the Intensive group course plus 5 private lessons per week for two students.
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:15 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 13:55 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Course of the History of Italian Opera10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€620€589 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 620 589 | 1,195 1,136 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 694 | 1,337 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Three-to-One 1010 lessons per week | 3 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€750€713 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 750 713 | 1,500 1,425 | 2,200 2,090 | 2,900 2,755 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,300 4,085 | 5,000 4,750 | 5,700 5,415 | 6,400 6,080 | 7,100 6,745 | 8,500 8,075 |
| Price in US$ | 839 | 1,678 | 2,461 | 3,245 | 4,028 | 4,811 | 5,594 | 6,377 | 7,160 | 7,943 | 9,509 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 13:55 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 3 / Average: 2
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Three-to-One 2020 lessons per week | 3 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€1,500€1,425 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1,500 1,425 | 3,000 2,850 | 4,400 4,180 | 5,800 5,510 | 7,200 6,840 | 8,600 8,170 | 10,000 9,500 | 11,300 10,735 | 12,800 12,160 | 14,200 13,490 | 17,000 16,150 |
| Price in US$ | 1,678 | 3,356 | 4,922 | 6,489 | 8,055 | 9,621 | 11,187 | 12,641 | 14,319 | 15,885 | 19,017 |
- 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:
Afternoon: 13:00 - 13:55 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 3 / Average: 2
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
50+ Course20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!from€500€475 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 500 475 | 880 836 | 1,320 1,254 | 1,750 1,663 | 2,150 2,043 | 2,550 2,423 | 2,950 2,803 | 3,350 3,183 | 3,750 3,563 | 4,150 3,943 | 4,950 4,703 |
| Price in US$ | 560 | 985 | 1,477 | 1,958 | 2,406 | 2,853 | 3,300 | 3,748 | 4,195 | 4,643 | 5,538 |
- Starting dates
- 2026: 05 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 50 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Online One-to-One 1010 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€450€428 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 450 428 | 900 855 | 1,350 1,283 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,250 2,138 | 2,700 2,565 | 3,150 2,993 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,050 3,848 | 4,500 4,275 | 5,400 5,130 |
| Price in US$ | 504 | 1,007 | 1,511 | 2,014 | 2,517 | 3,021 | 3,524 | 4,028 | 4,531 | 5,034 | 6,041 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:50 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Online One-to-One 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€900€855 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 900 855 | 1,800 1,710 | 2,700 2,565 | 3,600 3,420 | 4,500 4,275 | 5,400 5,130 | 6,300 5,985 | 7,200 6,840 | 8,100 7,695 | 9,000 8,550 | 10,800 10,260 |
| Price in US$ | 1,007 | 2,014 | 3,021 | 4,028 | 5,034 | 6,041 | 7,048 | 8,055 | 9,061 | 10,068 | 12,082 |
- 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:
Afternoon: 15:00 - 16:50 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
One-to-One 1010 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€490€466 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 490 466 | 980 931 | 1,470 1,397 | 1,960 1,862 | 2,450 2,328 | 2,940 2,793 | 3,430 3,259 | 3,920 3,724 | 4,410 4,190 | 4,900 4,655 | 5,880 5,586 |
| Price in US$ | 549 | 1,097 | 1,645 | 2,193 | 2,741 | 3,289 | 3,837 | 4,386 | 4,934 | 5,482 | 6,578 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:10 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
One-to-One 2020 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€980€931 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 980 931 | 1,960 1,862 | 2,940 2,793 | 3,920 3,724 | 4,900 4,655 | 5,880 5,586 | 6,860 6,517 | 7,840 7,448 | 8,820 8,379 | 9,800 9,310 | 11,760 11,172 |
| Price in US$ | 1,097 | 2,193 | 3,289 | 4,386 | 5,482 | 6,578 | 7,674 | 8,771 | 9,867 | 10,963 | 13,156 |
- 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:
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:05 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Two-to-One 1010 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€590€561 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 590 561 | 1,180 1,121 | 1,770 1,682 | 2,360 2,242 | 2,950 2,803 | 3,540 3,363 | 4,130 3,924 | 4,720 4,484 | 5,310 5,045 | 5,900 5,605 | 7,080 6,726 |
| Price in US$ | 660 | 1,320 | 1,980 | 2,640 | 3,300 | 3,960 | 4,620 | 5,280 | 5,940 | 6,600 | 7,920 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:10 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Two-to-One 2020 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€1,180€1,121 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 1,180 1,121 | 2,360 2,242 | 3,540 3,363 | 4,720 4,484 | 5,900 5,605 | 7,080 6,726 | 8,260 7,847 | 9,440 8,968 | 10,620 10,089 | 11,800 11,210 | 14,160 13,452 |
| Price in US$ | 1,320 | 2,640 | 3,960 | 5,280 | 6,600 | 7,920 | 9,240 | 10,560 | 11,880 | 13,200 | 15,840 |
- 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:
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:20 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Business Italian 10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€490€466 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 490 466 | 980 931 | 1,470 1,397 | 1,960 1,862 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 549 | 1,097 | 1,645 | 2,193 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:20 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 17 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Diction Course10 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€670€637 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 670 637 | 1,360 1,292 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 750 | 1,522 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Semi-Intensive Italian Course + History of Art20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€990€941 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 990 941 | 1,980 1,881 | 2,970 2,822 | 3,960 3,762 | 4,950 4,703 | 5,940 5,643 | 6,930 6,584 | 7,920 7,524 | 8,910 8,465 | 9,900 9,405 | 11,880 11,286 |
| Price in US$ | 1,108 | 2,215 | 3,323 | 4,430 | 5,538 | 6,645 | 7,753 | 8,860 | 9,967 | 11,075 | 13,290 |
- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
05 Jan 2026, 19 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 30 Mar 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 11 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 22 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 17 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026, 23 Nov 2026, 07 Dec 2026
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 15:00 - 16:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
ERASMUS+ Combined Course (Intensive 20 + 5 One-to-One)25 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€580€551 / week More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 580 551 | 1,050 998 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Price in US$ | 649 | 1,175 |
- Starting dates
- Every Monday
- General course schedule
- 5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 10 / Average: 8
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Our prices for Centro Machiavelli include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
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Ratings of Centro Machiavelli compared to ratings of all schools in Italy
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Centro Machiavelli
- Italian teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 40% male / 60% female
- Offer for returning students
- You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Centro Machiavelli and you book here.
- Year of school foundation
- 1978
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Student support desk
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 11
- Number of public PC workstations: 3
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for blind students
Student Age / Nationality
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Japan | 30% |
| Germany | 17% |
| England | 10% |
| Spain | 10% |
| France | 5% |
| Netherlands | 5% |
| Venezuela | 5% |
| USA | 5% |
| Korea | 3% |
| Sweden | 2% |
| Switzerland | 2% |
| Brazil | 1% |
| Chile | 1% |
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 5% |
| 18-24 years | 25% |
| 25-34 years | 50% |
| 35-50 years | 15% |
| >50 years | 5% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 80Throughout the year: 50
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 8Adult courses Throughout the year: 6Junior courses In summer: 1Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
- Average age of students
- In summer: 26 yearsThroughout the year: 33 years
Information for all courses offered by Centro Machiavelli
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
Optional extras:
- Artisan and art practical courses: EUR 950 for every 24 hours (materials not included).
- Singing lessons (1 hour): EUR 120.
- Thematic art history courses (5 hours): EUR 350.
- Artisan and art practical courses: EUR 950 for every 24 hours (materials not included).
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 49 €. 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
06 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 02 Jun 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026, 24 Jun 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Airport transfer
- Florence Peretola Airport:
- €80 one way
€160 return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- - Seminars on historic and artistic topics.
- Visits to the major points of interest in and around the city.
- Introduction to the city: cultural events and services.
- Walks through the historic centre.
- Visits to the many museums and churches.
- Excursions to villas and gardens in the outlying areas of the city.
- Visits to temporary exhibits and shows of major interest.
- Visits to Siena, Lucca, Volterra and San Gimignano. Adults - Paid activities
- - Visits to artisan workshops and historic shops.
- Visits to companies working in the fashion industry.
- Visits to wineries and to farms producing oil and wine. Junior - Free activities
- Seminars on historic and artistic topics
Visits to the major points of interest in and around the city
Introduction to the city: cultural events and services
Walks through the historic centre
Visits to the many museums and churches
Excursions to villas and gardens in the outlying areas of the city
Visits to temporary exhibits and shows of major interest
Visits to Siena, Lucca, Volterra and San Gimignano
Seminars and visits to understand the social economic makeup
of the city and the surrounding area:
History of the city
Economy of Florence and the surrounding area
* Urban development Junior - Paid activities
- Visits to artisan workshops and historic shops
Visits to companies working in the fashion industry
* Visits to wineries and to farms producing oil and wine
Accommodation
Shared Apartment
In high demand!
15 ratings Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
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€350/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in € | 350 | 480 | 680 | 810 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 413 | 566 | 801 | 954 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
This is the single-room option for the school’s shared apartment accommodation, in which you’ll have your own personal space to sleep and work in. The flat itself will be shared with other residents, who could be anyone ranging from families, single people, and Italian or foreign students.
The flats are located in the centre, and the school is just a short walk away - and an even shorter bus ride if you prefer. The rooms are not uniform in size, so there is some variation in the dimensions, depending on the exact location and what is available at the time of booking.
Arrivals are accepted on Sundays between 18:00 and 20:00, and departures before 12:00 on Sundays.
Single room with half-board daily from EUR 60.
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Average distance from school
- 10 minutes walking (average reported by 10 former students).
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
Shared Apartment
15 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
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€260/ week Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in € | 260 | 370 | 470 | 570 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 307 | 436 | 554 | 672 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Average distance from school
- 6 minutes walking (average reported by 4 former students).
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 19
- Maximum age of students
- 1
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Terms of Centro Machiavelli
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:50
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school



- Legal name/parent company
- Centro Machiavelli srl | Tax registration ID: IT05400660485
Visa Documents
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- Europe: €25,North America: €40,South America: €40,Africa: €50,Oceania: €50,Asia: €40













