Reviews of Scuola Toscana, Florence, Italy
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Average Rating
4.6
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Scuola Toscana, Florence, Italy
Scuola Toscana, Florence, Italy
Based on 45 reviews of former students of Scuola Toscana
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
Students 18-30 years (3 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (9 ratings)
Students 50+ years (30 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Individual Reviews
Scuola Toscana
8. Dec. 2025
Markus (67 years) 
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"High, sometimes demanding level (possibly due to the level of previous knowledge), very good teachers. Afternoon events with an excellent range of activities and very well-prepared (art) history tours."
Negative aspects
"This is certainly unfamiliar for students who are used to media-supported teaching (e.g. smartboards, other media). But it is certainly good for students who prefer traditional analogue learning. During the tours, it would be good to have a sound transmission system, because otherwise individual conversations between the tour guide and individual students tend to develop, and the group is then less able to participate."
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"Nightlife untapped; the only striking geographical feature is the Arno (brown, slow-flowing water that smells foul in places). Shopping: not taken advantage of, but those looking for designer items will find the appropriate shops and can strain their bank accounts. Museums with an overflowing selection, combined with the sights, so to speak, ‘every stone is historic’. Beware of the mostly uneven pavements and stairs; comfortable footwear is recommended."
Accommodation
"Very nice, warm, hospitable and accommodating host family; both excellent cooks."
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27. Oct. 2025
Maria Luisa (58 years) 
Course: 50+ Course
Course: 50+ CourseOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers: professional, knowledgeable and nice to talk to."
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Other comments
"The quality of the teachers and their way of explaining things, their dedication. They make you feel special."
City/place
"I liked it very much, it is a wonderful city and the people are very friendly."
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"I recommend it 100%, it makes you feel you belong."
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29. Sep. 2025
Geoffrey (67 years) Australia Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Well organised with an excellent teacher. Good evaluation of my level to select the correct class."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Make sure your entry assessment is correct."
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Other comments
"Great teacher and close oversight by the administration. Excellent learning environment"
City/place
"Enchanting. Slightly rough around the edges but always lovely."
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13. May. 2025
Christine (60 years) Course: Standard Intensive + 10 Individual Lessons - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Intensive + 10 Individual Lessons - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"From the reception to the lessons there is a warmth and you feel like you are in a big Familie❤️ My angel Daniela helped me a lot, especially because she also speaks German, it brought me a lot, especially the professional explanation of what I learned in the morning. I thought it was a pity it was already over because it would have started to bear fruits."
Negative aspects
"I would have to lie...... I have nothing negative or bad to report."
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Other comments
"1x Scuola Toscana always Scuola Toscana."
City/place
"An ancient city with incomparable historical sights."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Very competent."
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6. May. 2025
Gerald (67 years) Ireland Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"After class activities."
Negative aspects
"Building is old with no place to sit around with students and have a coffee. Maybe this is why the group was not very sociable."
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8. Mar. 2025
Claudia (48 years) Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeks
Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Nice and competent teachers, good language lessons."
Negative aspects
"Little modern equipment, no integration of digital media."
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Other comments
"You shouldn't be claustrophobic in this mini lift. Or be fit enough for a 4-storey palazzo..."
City/place
"Greenery is in short supply in the old town... Otherwise a great place, breathing history and art."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"2h grammar, 2x2h conversation. Well organised."
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3. Mar. 2025
Victoria King (81 years) United States Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 3 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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."
Negative aspects
"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."
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Other comments
"Teacher excellent"
City/place
"It’s great if you like art, history and food."
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"Good"
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28. Oct. 2024
Daniela (35 years) Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 week
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Friendly teachers, relaxed atmosphere, free course booklet, afternoon activities e.g. guided tours of the city."
Negative aspects
"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 tips about what future students should not miss
"If you would like to visit the cathedral dome, you should book your tickets online about 2 weeks in advance."
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City/place
"Florence is a beautiful city, but unfortunately very crowded with tourists and expensive."
Accommodation
"The accommodation with the host family was great. However, the walk to the language school was very long at around 40 minutes. There is also a bus, but it was very unreliable and often overcrowded."
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2. Oct. 2024
Diana (49 years) Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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."
Negative aspects
"I didn't notice any major weaknesses. Perhaps a little more conversation would be good."
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City/place
"As a tourist, I can say that there are too many tourists!!! The city is a good size for me to get to know it in peace and quiet and certainly has several sides that are very exciting to get to know. I was overwhelmed at the beginning and got to like this city over time. I will definitely be back."
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."
Accommodation
"A very warm welcome from Rosanna. I felt very comfortable and welcome right from the start. An uncomplicated approach. Willing to help with words and deeds. My language skills benefited greatly thanks to the host family and I was also able to gain an insight into the everyday life of an Italian family. I am very grateful for this time with Rosanna and her family. We have become good colleagues. I would recommend a stay with Rosanna to anyone. The distance to school is average, bus stop is nearby, even different lines. The residential neighbourhood, away from the tourist crowds, was an advantage for me. I could walk or take the bus, a bike would certainly be another good option. I had my privacy and a place to retreat as well as contact with my family. Rosanna enjoys meeting new people and likes to do so."
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30. Sep. 2024
Marianne (68 years) Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 week
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Number of people per group, nice people."
Negative aspects
"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."
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Other comments
"There are better schools!"
City/place
"A beautiful city, worth seeing, but too many people think so! That's why there are so many people. How can a city manage that?"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Grammar ok, conversation poor."
Accommodation
"Very small room, long distance to the school and poor bus connection, host mother was never there, but you could reach her by phone, internet in the room not possible."
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26. Sep. 2024
Tanja (54 years) Course: Standard Intensive + 10 Individual Lessons - 6 weeks
Course: Standard Intensive + 10 Individual Lessons - 6 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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."
Negative aspects
"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 tips about what future students should not miss
"My absolute highlight was Le Capellee Medicee."
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Other comments
"I would recommend the school without reservation, even if the facilities are a bit outdated."
City/place
"Florence is a wonderful city, I feel very much at home here. However, I would advise against travelling to Florence in the summer months. It feels like there are 5 million tourists here and that can be a bit exhausting after a while. I was here from 8 August to 4 October. As I will continue to learn Italian privately at home, I will definitely come back to Florence, but not before mid-September. I'm not very sensitive to heat, but in August it was really too much (who would have thought it)."
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."
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24. Sep. 2024
Mirjana (74 years) Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 week
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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."
Negative aspects
"There was nothing to criticise."
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City/place
"Very touristy and crowded and because I was a victim of pickpocketing it is difficult for me to give a positive assessment of the city."
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23. Sep. 2024
Alexandra (56 years) Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 week
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very flexible. We had to reschedule 2 times without any problems. We had a great teacher."
Negative aspects
"Activities I cannot assess."
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City/place
"Too many tourists."
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17. Jun. 2024
Géza (38 years) Hungary Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Great teachers and location, super value for money, good atmosphere."
Negative aspects
"Few restrooms and poor quality."
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Quality of teaching / language progress
"Great."
Accommodation
"Shared apartment - musty smell in the room, dark room...
The bathroom and kitchen are OK."
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10. Jun. 2024
Monika (49 years) Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeks
Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very nice and friendly teachers."
Negative aspects
"I had three different teachers during the day."
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"Florence is a beautiful city."
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3. Jun. 2024
Leonor (59 years) Brazil Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 3 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Everyone's professionalism!!"
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Other comments
"Outstanding professionals."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Excellent."
Accommodation
"The Italian family provided incredible attention!!! The space was perfect!!!!"
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3. Jun. 2024
Michèle (74 years) 
Course: Super Intensive - Top - 4 weeks
Course: Super Intensive - Top - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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."
Negative aspects
"I spent 4 weeks with no complaints. BRAVO"
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Other comments
"Don't hesitate, it's a very good school for those who want to really get to grips with the language."
City/place
"A real museum, I visited (MAGNIFICENT), but I didn't go shopping or enjoy the nightlife. I had no problems with the local population but TOO MANY TOURISTS! DAMAGE"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Super, I've reached the level I'd hoped for"
Accommodation
"I couldn't have found a better place to stay, because the people there listened to me and I was able to share things with them... Meal times were a time to relax and chat, and the home-cooked dinner was always excellent, with its diversity, quantity and quality. A real family! I had tears in my eyes when I left them! THANK YOU"
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6. May. 2024
Alfred (69 years) Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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"
Negative aspects
"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"
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City/place
"Beautiful "ancient" city with individual excursion options (by train) e.g. to Siena, Pisa, San Gimignano"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Super"
Accommodation
"Absolutely friendly hostess, room was a bit dark. Kitchen use without problems."
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6. May. 2024
Maria Kathleen (74 years) United States Course: Standard Intensive + 5 Individual Lessons - 4 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Small groups and teachers seemed authentically interested in each student attending their class."
Negative aspects
"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 tips about what future students should not miss
"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."
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Other comments
"I am over 50 and met several similar aged people. We were welcomed to this very good school."
City/place
"Of course, Florence is wonderful. I would stay away from May through August because the number of tourists have increased tremendously in the last few years and places to live while studying are sometimes hard to find."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Fine."
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30. Apr. 2024
Pascaline (58 years) Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 week
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The quality and the ease of access of the professors.
Collections of exercises."
Negative aspects
"The heterogeneity of student levels, especially oral speaking.
The lack of activity proposals or student meetings in the afternoons."
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City/place
"A museum city that would be good to discover differently, by doing an activity.
A marvel for walking."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Good mix between grammar lessons and conversation"
Accommodation
"Friendly hostess but not looking for too much contact. I didn't talk much with her. Apartment a little cold because the heating had been turned off by the management."
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15. Apr. 2024
Brit (45 years) 
Course: Standard Intensive + 10 Individual Lessons - 1 week
Course: Standard Intensive + 10 Individual Lessons - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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."
Negative aspects
"No less nice points."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"N/A"
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Other comments
"Fantastic"
City/place
"It's really very touristy. So I think that's a really big negative. I went there because I wanted to see the museums. But after the touristy things, I mainly stayed away from the center. It is beautiful but far too busy."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Absolutely great"
Accommodation
"Nice lady, beautiful location and very sweet dog. It was clean. I just didn't eat with her but I went out for dinner every night so I can't judge that. But the bedding was clean and there were clean towels. So that was all fine."
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18. Mar. 2024
Cristina (48 years) Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeks
Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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."
Negative aspects
"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."
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City/place
"FLORENCE is a beautiful city! Fantastic, interesting with so much history and art flooding its streets. Culture, museums, lots of activity and there are so many things to discover. I will return without a doubt."
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."
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11. Mar. 2024
Judit (54 years) Hungary Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 4 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"My teacher, Lorenzo a fantastic person, I enjoyed his lessons and his explanations. I'm very glad to have met him."
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City/place
"Unfortunately, there are a lot of tourists, even in winter."
Accommodation
"I wasn't so happy because I booked a shared apartmant, but I have received a room with an old landlady, who is almost completely deaf. For a week I thought I was saying everything wrong and it really took away my self-confidence when I found out she had a hearing aid."
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10. Dec. 2023
Jean-jacques (63 years) Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very good"
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22. Nov. 2023
Bärbel (70 years) Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 week
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very good teachers. Good training. Nice staff in the office. Good location!"
Negative aspects
"Unfortunately, there were not enough toilets."
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City/place
"Very interesting city with many sights."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"B1 - Good in-depth study."
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20. Nov. 2023
Kirsten (61 years) Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 week
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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."
Negative aspects
"The groups could be a little smaller. The language level of the students varied. Our classroom was quite cramped."
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City/place
"Florence is a beautiful city with many friendly, open-minded locals, with a wide range of cultural and shopping opportunities, cafés, bars and restaurants. Mild temperatures in November. We would love to come back."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"The number of hours is sufficient for over 60s old"
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19. Oct. 2023
Sabine (65 years) Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Competent teachers, flexibility to attend other classes, friendly staff."
Negative aspects
"Maybe a fully automatic coffee machine and small snacks, mineral water"
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City/place
"Florence is a super great, interesting city with unfortunately far too many tourists ;-)"
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9. Oct. 2023
Elena (23 years) Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"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!"
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"The accommodation was really nice and my host super friendly!"
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5. Oct. 2023
Antonio Paulo (75 years) Brazil Course: Super Intensive - Top - 4 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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 tips about what future students should not miss
"You are gonna like it!"
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Other comments
"Excellent school."
City/place
"Remarkable in the history of Italy."
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"Perfect."
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25. Sep. 2023
Frederik (29 years) Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeks
Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very individualised support. The school is great at placing students in the right class according to their level."
Negative aspects
"The equipment in the classrooms is not optimal. For example, air conditioning for hot days would be great."
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"Great course to progress quickly. Especially in conversation."
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4. Sep. 2023
Sabine (56 years) Course: Standard Intensive + 5 Individual Lessons - 1 week
Course: Standard Intensive + 5 Individual Lessons - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"I felt very comfortable and very well looked after"
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City/place
"A very interesting city with many alleys and many sights and almost everything within walking distance"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"My private teacher Daniela was great"
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4. Aug. 2023
Daria (33 years) 
Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeks
Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Everything went very well.
The teachers are great.
The school will appeal to those who are curious and fun."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"If you are a fun person, you are 1000% here!"
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City/place
"A unique city that is best visited not during the tourist season."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Not intense and structural enough for me, but that's my problem."
Accommodation
"I am very happy with the accommodation.
Wonderful hosts, location, atmosphere is super"
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23. Jun. 2023
Leonid (32 years) Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeks
Course: Super Intensive - Top - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Interesting, intensive programme, committed teachers."
Negative aspects
"My accommodation was about a 40-minute walk from the school."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Gelateria dei Neri"
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1. May. 2023
Claudia (55 years) Course: Super Intensive - Top - 1 week
Course: Super Intensive - Top - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Great teachers - great lessons"
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"Exhausting, but great!"
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12. Apr. 2023
Gertrud (56 years) Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"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."
Negative aspects
"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 tips about what future students should not miss
"Definitely visit Fiesole and take part in the school's activities!"
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Other comments
"Really super! I am impressed!"
City/place
"Great, varied, beautiful, interesting..."
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"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."
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"Super nice "landlady" Donatella, who had dinner with me every evening and cooked varied and delicious meals for me. I had a big room in her flat with my own bathroom, super!!! She talked with me a lot, it was like an extra conversation class. I can only recommend it and will definitely do it again!!!"
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12. Aug. 2022
Günter (50 years) Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 2 weeks
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"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."
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"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."
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"Visit museums, exhibitions, churches, typical Florentine restaurants and craft shops. Avoid the mainstream. Explore Florence early in the morning and stroll through the city."
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"Very pleasant atmosphere at the Scuola."
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"The city is suffocating in mass tourism, in rubbish, the public transport with buses is an adventure and a disaster. Gentle and sustainable tourism for those really interested in culture is not offered, appreciated or established enough. Online booking for Galeria degli Uffizi and Galeria Academia and museums is too complicated and tedious, sometimes it doesn't work properly. With some shops and restaurants you have to be careful not to get ripped off, but with most of them it's not a problem."
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"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."
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5. May. 2022
Christina (59 years) United Kingdom Course: Standard Intensive + 5 Individual Lessons - 1 week
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"The teacher (Martina?) was extremely good. She made us work hard and got the best out of us."
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"Interesting and beautiful"
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30. Oct. 2018
Noor Canada Course: Italian and Wine and Cooking - 3 weeks
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"Some of the teachers were absolutely excellent. They cared about the well-being of the students and their education greatly."
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"The accommodation was far from the school. I would recommend closer accommodation."
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16. Feb. 2026
Beate (65 years) Course: Standard Intensive + 5 Individual Lessons - 2 weeks
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30. Jun. 2025
Norberto (69 years) 
Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 4 weeks
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1. Oct. 2024
Simon Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 4 weeks
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21. Oct. 2023
Michael Germany Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 2 weeks
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26. Sep. 2023
Claudia Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 week
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5. Apr. 2023
João (18 years) Brazil Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 8 weeks
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14. Nov. 2022
Jacqueline United Kingdom Course: Standard Intensive - Gold - 1 week
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