Centro Italiano Firenze

Piazza D’Azeglio 20,, Florence, Tuscany 50121, Italy
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reviews

Reviews

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"Very intensive, educational"

Carine Van Craen, student from Belgium

The lessons took place in an old palazzo just 20 minutes walking distance from our host family.

Communication with the school went very smoothly.

The teacher was very competent. She took my wishes into account.

The host family was very welcoming. There was plenty of opportunity to practice the language.

I will definitely book a course again in the future.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
15 May 2023 - 19 May 2023
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"My two weeks at Centro Italiano was a very rewarding experience. It far surpassed my expectations."

Frank Pasian, student from Canada

My experience at Centro Italiano was totally positive. I cannot think of one negative aspect.

First of all, the administration was most helpful in setting up my class schedule and home-stay. They were prompt, efficient and very understanding.

My choice of courses turned out to be a very good one. I opted to take activities that were conducted in Italian rather than language courses per se. I started with one week of painting and drawing at a nearby studio. The instruction and the teachers were excellent. The teachers were very knowledgeable and supportive. I spent the second week learning to cook with Ottavia. I can't complement her enough. She was pleasant, warm and a most capable teacher. We would start our sessions at 10:00 and spent three hours preparing three or four Tuscan dishes from scratch. Around 1:00 we would sit down to a delicious lunch which I had had a great part in preparing. The whole experience was delightful. My sincerest thanks to my excellent teacher Ottavia.

The other aspect of my Centro Italiano experience that i have to mention is the home-stay. The school chose carefully and well when they placed me in a conveniently located home near the Duomo. My host was Anna. A sweet, kind woman who was very thoughtful and most helpful. At the beginning of my stay in Florence i had a slight 'accident' while walking through the local market. Anna was like a close friend helping and guiding me through the 'crisis'. I am sure that she and I will stay in touch in the future.

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My ratings for this school

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Date of study
21 Mar 2022 - 25 Mar 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"A lovely, conversational way to review the Italian I learned as a child and grow more confident in being conversational."

Anthony Panzera, student from USA

Classes
Likes - The rooms were fine.
Dislikes - The foyer to the building where the school is needs lights. I could not see the door once I was buzzed into the building, and after two days, would feel around for the door knob out of muscle memory.

Teachers
Likes -- Maria was fantastic. I took one on one lessons, hoping to have a low pressure experience reviewing Italian and building up my ability to be conversational. Maria absolutely took this to heart and provided the experience I was looking for.
Dislikes -- That my lessons ended! :-(

Location
Likes -- perfect location. It was an easy 20 minutes' walk from the apartment where I was staying. It was also away from the touristy center of Florence, so I got to have a morning walk with my coffee in quiet neighborhoods on my way to class. The class is near a supermarket (Carrefour) which was useful.
Dislikes -- none.

Facilities
Likes -- they were fine
Dislikes -- the light switch to the bathroom is outside the bathroom door.

Activities
Likes -- Maria's activities were helpful. We spent a lot of time in conversation and then did some didactic review of tenses, which also included some activities using flash cards and games. This was the perfect experience I was looking for.

Housing
Not applicable - had my own housing.

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11 Apr 2022 - 15 Apr 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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"My lessons in Itallian were all that I expected, and more."

Matt Bates, student from Canada

Maria, my teacher, was excellent. She followed a definite program based on my level and was able to outline that for me at the beginning. She was friendly, energetic and interesting. I particularly liked that she let me finish my sentences, full of mistakes, before correcting me so I could finish my thought.

The school personnel were always friendly, professional and efficient. The learning spaces were quite comfortable, and the various areas of the school were inviting. I didn't feel locked into a sterile classroom.

I feel like my competence in speaking Italian advanced significantly in my two weeks at the school.

It was awkward for me as a vegan when I was invited to try things that were being made in the cooking class that was going on at the same time as my lessons. Especially with my level of Italian not being very high yet. While I could tell that the intentions were nothing but friendly, it was difficult and somewhat embarrassing. On raising the issue with my student advisor it was sorted out.

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14 Mar 2022 - 18 Mar 2022
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

CIF offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

A$ 468
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Florence
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (6 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 25 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 06:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
A$ 468
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Italian in Florence.
These homes are often between 5-25 minutes away from the school, by walk, or 5-30 minutes, by public transport.
Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance.
Students must be 15 years old and older.

The addresses are notified about 1 week before the beginning of the course.

Homestay - Single-person room - Half Board

A$ 585
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Florence
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (12 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 25 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 585
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Italian in Florence.
These homes are often between 5-25 minutes away from the school, by walk, or 5-30 minutes, by public transport.
Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance.
Students must be 15 years old and older.

The addresses are notified about 1 week before the beginning of the course.

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast

A$ 808
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Florence
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast (6 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 25 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 06:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
A$ 808
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Italian in Florence.
These homes are often between 5-25 minutes away from the school, by walk, or 5-30 minutes, by public transport.
Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance.
Students must be 15 years old and older.
Double rooms are with twin beds; they are available, with a double bed, only for two people who enrol together.

The addresses are notified about 1 week before the beginning of the course.

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Half Board

A$ 1,021
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Florence
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (12 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet, free internet, and heating
Distance to school: 5 - 25 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 06:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
A$ 1,021
Homestays are carefully selected and offer students the opportunity to learn more about the local culture in a comfortable setting while studying Italian in Florence.
These homes are often between 5-25 minutes away from the school, by walk, or 5-30 minutes, by public transport.
Families usually offer affordable meal plans that allow you to sample the local cuisine. If you have special requests or diet restrictions (because of religion or health reasons), please let us know in advance.
Students must be 15 years old and older.
Double rooms are with twin beds; they are available, with a double bed, only for two people who enrol together.

The addresses are notified about 1 week before the beginning of the course.
apartment

Student's apartments - Single room

A$ 425
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Free internet
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 425
Single room with students, with use of kitchen

Student's apartments - Double room

A$ 745
weekly
Housing type: Apartment
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Free internet
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
A$ 745
Shared kitchen.
DOUBLE ROOM available only for two persons enrolling together.
There is a possibility that the bathroom and the living room, have to be shared with other students
*Prices listed are per person
hotel

Hotel or B&B

A$ 1,463
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Housing type: Hotel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (6 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, wireless internet, free internet, and tV room
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
A$ 1,463
Rooms in Hotels or B&B
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Florence based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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Piazza D’Azeglio 20,
Florence
Tuscany 50121
Italy

School location

The classes at Centro Italiano take place in a historic building, in the tree-lined Piazza D’Azeglio, a 19th century square, in the centre of Florence.

Two minutes from the school you’ll find the S.Ambrogio district, with its old food and flea markets. It’s an area that has maintained its own identity, where mainly Florentines live, and it’s away from the flow of group tourism. Small shops, artisan workshops, cafes, restaurants and theatres make this part of Florence particularly pleasant and lively. Not far away are Santa Croce square, the Dome, the University, and some of the city’s most important museums. The area is served by most city bus lines, so you can quickly and easily reach any part of the city. The school offers spacious and bright classrooms, free WIFI, and a peaceful garden.

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