Florence is often named the "Italian Athen" because of its cultural importance. The city with its 366,000 inhabitants is located in the middle of Italy in the province of Tuscany. The river Arno flows through the picturesque and historical old town with its numerous important buildings. Besides tourism, the handcraft, trade, industry and science are also of high importance.
The historical old town is a World Heritage Site and it is hard to decide which of the many churches, museums or places you should visit first. Anywhere you will meet the name Medici, a rich family that supported two centuries the art and architecture in Florence. When you get exhausted of such an amount of culture, you can just enjoy the simple but delicious Tuscan cuisine.
However, according to the UNESCO, 60 per cent of the most important artworks of the world are situated in Italy; Florence owns half of them. The renaissance was born in this city and many popular artists lived there, for example Dante, Bocaccio, Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Besides tourism, the typical sweeties Cantuccini and wine are important items of trade.
Florence Italian School
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The Italian school is situated in an ancient and well-preserved palace that keeps its traditional architecture that blends with modern facilities. From the school, students enjoy an amazing view of Florence Cathedral.
The school is located in the center of Florence, near the most important tourist attractions and squares. Only 4 blocks from the central market and one block from the central square where the Cathedral lies.
This is a three storey building that counts with 18 bright and spacious classrooms, recreational area for students to relax or do their homework and a computer room with free Internet access.
Also, the school organizes different excursions per month as well as weekend trips. Activities may include excursions to Siena, Pisa and Lucca. Visits to vineyards, historic sights, museums and dinners in typical Florentine restaurants.
Airport Transfer Service: Airport pick up available at an extra cost from Florence airport Amerigo Vespucci or from Pisa airport Galileo Galilei.
Coliseum in Rome
The Tiber River in Rome
Trevi Fountain
Courses Avalaible in Florence
Intensive (20 lessons/Week)
The course main objective is to learn Italian grammar in depth and acquire writing and reading skills to successfully apply in real life situations.
Super Intensive (20 + 10 lessons/Week)
The course main objective is to learn Italian grammar in depth and acquire writing and reading skills to successfully apply in real life situations. Private lessons are taught one to one and are designed according to the students needs and interests.
Super Intensive (20 + 5 lessons/Week)
The course main objective is to learn Italian grammar in depth and acquire writing and reading skills to successfully apply in real life situations. Private lessons are taught one to one and are designed according to the students needs and interests.
Super Intensive (30 lessons/Week)
The course main objective is to learn Italian grammar in depth and acquire writing and reading skills to successfully apply in real life situations.
