The Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is situated in a beautiful historical building with a magnificent view of the Cathedral. Located in the heart of downtown Florence, you may reach the most famous sights in a few minutes' walk.

Our Italian Language School in Florence occupies an entire 3 floor building and has 18 spacious and luminous classrooms. The ground floor is dedicated to the recreational area where you can read the newspapers, have a coffee with your fellow students or do your homework. At the first floor you can find the classrooms, the secretary office, the multimedia classroom and the free internet point.

Description

• Founded in 1977, we have 45 years of experience and specialise in teaching Italian in Italy
• School located in the city center
• Officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education
• Our Italian School in Florence has obtained the International quality assurance Certificate ISO 9001:2000, as a quality school of Italian language for foreigners, and has regular inspections to ensure that high standards are maintained
• Free Internet access for our students
• Equipped for handicapped students
• Friendly and helpful staff that give personal attention to each student
• Professional and young teachers all of whom have studied at the University level and who have been specially trained in teaching Italian to foreigners
• Italian at every level, all year round
• Small study groups
• After 1, 3 or 6 months the AIL-exam "Firenze" (Accademia Italiana di Lingua) DELI A2/DILI B1/DILC B1/DILI B2/DALI C1/DALC C1 can be taken
• A whole range of activities offered for students to gain insight into the Italian culture
• Variety of students from over 50 countries study at our Scuola Leonardo da Vinci school

School Association membership

• AIL - Accademia Italiana di Lingua (Diplomas «Firenze»)
• CILS - University for foreigners of Siena Italian language certification
• DITALS - University for foreigners of Siena certification to teach Italian as second language
• ASILS - Association of language schools of Italian as a foreign language
• FIYTO - Federation of International Youth Travel Orgaisations
• ALTO - Association of Language Travel Organisations

Recognised certificates

• Diploma "Firenze" DELI A2 - AIL (elementary)
• Diploma "Firenze" DILI B1 - AIL (intermediate)
• Diploma "Firenze" DILC B1 - AIL (commercial intermediate)
• Diploma "Firenze" DILI B2 - AIL (intermediate)
• Diploma "Firenze" DALI C1 - AIL (advanced)
• Diploma "Firenze" DALC C1 - AIL (commercial advanced)
• Diploma "Firenze" DALC C1 - AIL (commercial advanced)
• Diploma "Firenze" DALI C2 - AIL (advanced)
• CILS A1 - A2 - B1 - B2 - C1 - C2 levels
• DITALS I
• DITALS II

Recognitions / Study Grants / Credits

• Officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education
• Recognised from CSN Lund (Swedish National Student Assistance Board) for study grants. School accredited by CSN, where Swedish students can study with state funded loans
• Recognised from most German Federal States for "Bildungsurlaub"
• Recognised from many US Universities for Academic credits

Recognised from many US Universities for Academic credits. Please ask for detailed information.