Which course is right for me, based on my level, goals, and the time I have available?

General

Italian

Courses for all levels, perfect for anyone looking to learn or strengthen their Italian in a comprehensive way.

For Passion

or Culture

For those who wish to learn Italian by exploring cultural subjects in the language.

For Work

or Study

Our courses help you prepare for academic or professional goals. Our Florence school is an official CILS exam center.

Other

Combined Programs

Italian + Art Subjects Taught in Italian

Survival

Kit

Survival courses :) — all the Italian you need to navigate daily life.

Tailor-made

Italian

Flexible, personalized courses, fully adaptable in content and intensity.

How do you want your Italian language course?

Effective

Whatever the length of your stay in Florence, we’ll help you speak Italian and live the city as part of its community. With our Italian classes for foreigners you’ll truly reach the goal of understanding and communicating.

What do you expect from learning Italian?

Engaging

We believe that a welcoming, professional environment is ideal for learning. Speaking Italian fluently isn’t easy, but with us you’ll feel at home, studying will be enjoyable, and you’ll use the language from day one.

What should learning Italian be like?

Inspiring

Learning Italian means getting in touch with identity and lifestyle. It takes patience and passion—both for learners and teachers. We’ll be by your side on this journey toward speaking Italian.

How do you want your Italian language course?

Effective

Whatever the length of your stay in Florence, we’ll help you speak Italian and live the city as part of its community. With our Italian classes for foreigners you’ll truly reach the goal of understanding and communicating.

What do you expect from learning Italian?

Engaging

We believe that a welcoming, professional environment is ideal for learning. Speaking Italian fluently isn’t easy, but with us you’ll feel at home, studying will be enjoyable, and you’ll use the language from day one.

What should learning Italian be like?

Inspiring

Learning Italian means getting in touch with identity and lifestyle. It takes patience and passion—both for learners and teachers. We’ll be by your side on this journey toward speaking Italian.

Stop wondering how to learn Italian fast or how long it takes to learn Italian

Instead, ask yourself how to speak good Italian.

Below you’ll find the Italian proficiency levels and the related skills and competences

The student’s starting level and learning goals are assessed according to the Italian L2 Proficiency Descriptors of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) developed by the Council of Europe.

Basic Area: Level A1, Breakthrough / A2, Waystage

At this level, you’ll be able to handle many situations that may occur while traveling in Italy. You’ll be able to use Italian for work purposes, write and understand simple texts, read short newspaper or magazine articles, and make a phone call for work or with a friend, explaining and understanding the main points of the conversation.
Autonomy Area: Level B2, Upper Intermediate

Learning Italian at this level will allow you to speak quite fluently and spontaneously with a friend, colleague, or in formal situations. You’ll be able to express your opinion, discussing the pros and cons of different situations, and write formal texts required in everyday life in Italy. If you need to solve a problem, you’ll be able to do it in Italian.
Mastery Area: Level C1, Effective Proficiency

At this level, you’ll be able to speak fluent and spontaneous Italian with no pronunciation issues, using the language flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes. You’ll easily watch TV or follow a university course in Italy. If you’re looking for a job or planning to live in Italy, communication will no longer be a problem for you!
Mastery Area: Level C2, Full Mastery

At this level, you’ll understand virtually everything you hear or read and speak perfect Italian. You’ll be able to summarize information from various sources, express yourself naturally and precisely, and finally understand the hidden meaning behind a friend’s joke! You’ll probably even recognize regional Italian accents.

Important things to know before enrolling in Italian courses

Start dates for beginner Italian courses (super intensive, intensive, and semi-intensive): 7.01 – 3.02 – 3.03 – 7.04 – 5.05 – 9.06 – 7.07 – 4.08 – 1.09 – 6.10 – 3.11 – 1.12

Non-beginner students can start any Monday.

6.01 – 21.04 – 25.04 – 1.05 – 2.06 – 24.06 – 15.08 – 1.11 – 8.12

No lessons will take place on these days, and no refunds will be given. The school will be closed from December 13, 2025, to January 4, 2026. For enrollments that include these weeks, the closing weeks will not be counted in the course fee.

DEPOSIT UPON REGISTRATION

30% of the total course fee + €60 registration fee.

BALANCE

to be paid by bank transfer, credit card, or cash before the beginning of the course or upon arrival at school.

Valid for 1 year – includes textbook(s) and all teaching materials used during lessons, extracurricular activities, insurance on school premises, and a certificate of attendance indicating the course attended.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE

Accommodation – Personal insurance

Group courses are activated with a minimum of 3 participants. If there are only 1 or 2 participants in the chosen course, group lessons will be converted into individual or semi-individual lessons in an equivalent number corresponding to the group course value. The maximum group size is 8 participants.

Failure to attend one or more group lessons does not entitle the student to make them up. Once the course has started, no refunds will be given for irregular attendance or early departure. In the event of an inability to attend the booked course due to force majeure not dependent on the student, a voucher will be issued corresponding to the value of the unused lessons.

Private lessons can only be rescheduled if the cancellation is communicated at least 24 hours before the start of the lesson. Otherwise, they will be considered lost. The teacher’s availability on the originally scheduled days and times is not guaranteed if the student cancels more than 3 out of every 10 lessons.

At the end of the course, the school issues a Certificate of Attendance. Students who need or wish to obtain an officially recognized certification of Italian language proficiency must take an official exam on the dates established by the certifying institution. Students can take the CILS certification exam at our school on the dates set by the University for Foreigners of Siena.

A study visa is required for programs longer than 90 days. Our advice is to contact the Italian embassy or consulate in your home country and ask for the requirements to obtain a study visa. Each country has slightly different rules. Sometimes knowledge of Italian at level A2 or B1 is required, other times full payment of the course fee, or a minimum number of lessons per week.

After gathering all the information, fill in the registration form and proceed with the payment. Once received, the school will send you by email the necessary documents to present to the embassy. If the visa is refused, upon presentation of the official document from the embassy, the school will refund the amount you paid minus the registration fee.

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