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Foreign Language Training in Florence, Italy

Learn Italian in the beautiful city of Florence with our intensive Italian language training program. Participants will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in both the language and culture of Italy while enjoying the inspiring city of Florence.


Program Includes
  • Language Training (80 group lessons plus 8 individual lessons per month)
  • Accommodation
  • Personal Mobile Phone (rental fee included in the total program fee)
  • 24/7 On-site Support
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Pre-Departure Packet
  • Lonely Planet Guidebook to Florence
  • Global Experiences Italia T-shirt

The School

Each program participant will receive full time intensive Italian language training at our language school in Florence, which is authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education to teach Italian language and culture to foreign students, is a member of The Association of Schools of Italian as Second Language (ASILS), and hosts international students from over 50 different countries each year. Program participants will enjoy studying in this centrally located 3 level palazzo complete with private study rooms, student lounge, internet service and a garden.


Language Courses

Included in the program are 20 group lessons plus 2 individual lessons per week. Classes meet Monday through Friday. There are 10 course levels ranging from absolute beginner to advanced, and all classes are instructed in group settings of no more than 12 students per class. You will be placed into the class that best suits your abilities in Italian based on a simple test given when you first arrive.

The best method of learning a foreign language is through immersion. When you study Italian in Italy you can expect that all classes will be conducted only in Italian. If you have any problems with the topics covered in class and need extra help please make sure you speak to your teacher.


Accommodation

Your accommodation will be in a single bedroom in a shared apartment located in the residential areas of Florence. Most apartments have three bedrooms, and you will share a bathroom and kitchen. The apartments are either within walking distance or require a short bus ride to the school. You will share the apartments with other students from our language school.

It is important to understand our accommodations policies and how they relate to your program. More general information regarding accommodations in Italy can be found by clicking here. Exact details of the apartment will be sent to you a minimum of 2 weeks before you arrive. You accommodation will be available on the Sunday before the program start date.


Start Dates, Deadlines, Program Lengths & Program Fees

Note: there is a $100 application fee due at the time of application.

START DATES

DEADLINES

Program Length and Fees

Nov. 20, 2006
Jan. 8, 2007
Feb. 5, 2007
Mar. 5, 2007
Apr. 2, 2007
Apr. 30, 2007
May 28, 2007
Jul. 2, 2007
Jul. 30, 2007
Aug. 27, 2007
Sep. 24, 2007
Oct. 22, 2007
Nov. 19, 2007
Oct. 5, 2006
Nov. 2, 2006
Dec. 11, 2006
Jan. 18, 2007
Feb. 15, 2007
Mar. 15, 2007
Apr. 12, 2007
May 17, 2007
June 14, 2007
Jul. 12, 2007
Aug. 9, 2007
Sep. 6, 2007
Oct. 4, 2007

4 Week Program:
1890 Euro

 

*If you are interested in a longer program, please contact our Italy Program Coordinator

 * Sign Up Bonus: If you sign up with a friend each of you will receive a $100 USD off of your program price. Please mention the person's name that you are signing up with in the application form itself. We must receive full deposits from each applicant to apply and the discount will be applied to the final balance of fees owed.




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