Florence stole my heart: the food, the people and the language. I do not think there is one unkind soul in all of Florence. Italian can be learned in many different and bigger Italian cities, but Florence arguably has the very best historical art scene. If art is your obsession and you want to be in a city with nearly as many tourists as Florentine locals, then Florence should be your choice.
Schools on this page have been selected based on client reviews from independent sites, popularity (research of annual student intake), and appeal to different student types and budgets. Poorly rated schools have been discarded.
Every language school on this page has been personally visited by me. I’ve inspected the classrooms, facilities, and spoken with students and staff. My reviews reflect my honest opinion. I never accept money from schools. If you book through a link on this site, LingoTraveller may earn a commission from LanguageCourse.net, and you’ll pay less than booking directly with the school. Win-win. Click on the schools to see my detailed review and YouTube video of each school visit.
1 Italianme Florence Full Review
The good
- Modern and upscale building
- Small and intimate school with small classes.
- Technologically advanced.
The bad
- Very expensive language school.
Ideal for students who want to be in a luxury location.
Italianme is on one of Florence’s luxury shopping streets, right by the river. This school stands out for its use of top end technology and its teaching method which combines grammar learning with conversation.
If you have a generous budget and are looking to discover the Italian in you, in style, this school will be the perfect fit.
| Rating of former students | 4.9 (29 ratings) |
| Class size | Lingo Traveller rating: Very Small Max. 8 students in Standard Italian course |
| Diversity of nationalities | Lingo Traveller rating: Average diversity No nationality more than 20%. |
| Accreditations | LICET, Ministry of Education in Italy, UNISTRATA |
| Price | |
| Standard Group course 20 lessons/week: 50min/lesson | 1 week: €630 3 weeks: €1790 |
| Additional fees | Inscription fee: €60 Course material fee: none |
| Price Level – Standard Group course (based on 3 weeks incl. all fees) | €41.10 per 60 minute tuition |
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2 ABC School Florence Full Review
The good
- List of varied and unique courses.
- One of most affordable language schools in Florence.
- Located right by the river.
The bad
- No real communal areas.
Ideal for students who want to be right next to Ponte Vecchio.
ABC School is situated in San Niccolò on the traditional Florentine side of the river, where there are fewer tourists. It is a school with small classes, and a familiar and friendly atmosphere.
I recommend ABC to anyone passionate about the Italian language, looking for an enriching experience and who is excited to exchange ideas with people from varied backgrounds.
| Rating of former students | 4.6 (373 ratings) |
| Class size | Lingo Traveller rating: Very Small Max. 10 students in a.m. Standard Italian course |
| Diversity of nationalities | Lingo Traveller rating: Below average diversity No nationality more than 30%/Top nationality: Swiss |
| Accreditations | MIUR, CILS |
| Price | |
| Standard Group course 20 lessons/week: 45min/lesson | 1 week: €300 3 weeks: €630 |
| Additional fees | Inscription fee: €60 Course material fee: none |
| Price Level – Standard Group course (based on 3 weeks incl. all fees) | €15.30 per 60 minute tuition |
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3 Accademia Europea di Firenze Full Review
The good
- Excellent facilities with top range amenities.
- Great range of creative and unique courses.
- Great value for money (considering the facilities available to the students).
The bad
- Currently, there is a lot of construction in the area so the air is not so clean (this should be finished within the year)
Ideal for students who are passionate about the arts.
Accademia Europea di Firenze is located in the centre of Florence, only steps away from Piazza San Marco. This is a school with an emphasis on art, where they take an interactive approach to experiential learning.
I recommend this school not only to students who live for art, but to anyone who wants to completely immerse themselves in the Italian way of life. If you aim to adopt a “study, learn, live, and engage” approach to learning, you will thrive at this school.
| Rating of former students | 4.5 (4 ratings) |
| Class size | Lingo Traveller rating: Small Max. 12 students in Standard Italian course |
| Diversity of nationalities | Lingo Traveller rating: Average diversity No nationality more than 20% |
| Accreditations | EDU Italia, Formal Education Abroad, NAFSA, CILS |
| Price | |
| Standard Group course 20 lessons/week: 45min/lesson | 1 week: €240 3 weeks: €720 |
| Additional fees | Inscription fee: €70 Course material fee: none |
| Price Level – Standard Group course (based on 3 weeks incl. all fees) | €17.60 per 60 minute tuition |
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4 Linguaviva Florence Full Review
The good
- Very affordable tuition price for Florence.
- Beautiful outdoor garden.
- 3 minutes walk to the Firenze Santa Maria Novella station.
- Large range of creative courses.
The bad
- The classrooms are a little old and outdated.
Ideal for students who are looking for an affordable school and that’s very well connected for local/intercity travel.
Linguaviva is right in the centre of Florence, near the main train station. It is one of the oldest language schools in the city and has a perfect mix of ages and nationalities.
I recommend Linguaviva to students who want an experienced school, with excellent credentials and a communicative teaching style to keep the classes interesting.
| Rating of former students | 4.4 (341 ratings) |
| Class size | Lingo Traveller rating: Average Max. 14 students |
| Diversity of nationalities | Lingo Traveller rating: Below average diversity No nationality more than 31%. |
| Accreditations | IALC, ASILS, CSN, Bildungsurlaub, UED, Study Travel |
| Price | |
| Standard Group course 20 lessons/week: 45min/lesson | 1 week: €215 3 weeks: €645 |
| Additional fees | Inscription fee: €80 Course material fee: €23 |
| Price Level – Standard Group course (based on 3 weeks incl. all fees) | €16.60 per 60 minute tuition |
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5 Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Firenze Full Review
The good
- Largest range of unique courses.
- Amazing views of the Duomo.
- Affordable tuition price.
The bad
- Slightly outdated facilities and classrooms.
Ideal for students who want to be right by Piazza del Duomo.
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci is just minutes away from the main sites in Florence. It’s a school with more than 45 years’ experience and that shows in all aspects of the programmes they offer.
If you are in love with Italy and the Italian language and want to join the culture and not only study the language, you would enjoy this school the most.
| Rating of former students | 4.4 (194 ratings) |
| Class size | Lingo Traveller rating: Average Max. 14 students in Standard Italian course |
| Diversity of nationalities | Lingo Traveller rating: Excellent diversity No nationality more than 9% |
| Accreditations | ACELS, ALTO, IELTS, FYTO, EDU ITALIA |
| Price | |
| Standard Group course 20 lessons/week: 45min/lesson | 1 week: €250 3 weeks: €660 |
| Additional fees | Inscription fee: €70 Course material fee: none |
| Price Level – Standard Group course (based on 3 weeks incl. all fees) | €16.20 per 60 minute tuition |
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