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Intensive 25 Language & Culture

InFlorence Academy
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Course description

The Intensive 25 is a complete Italian language course designed for individuals who want to immerse themselves in the language and culture of our country. The course enables students to develop their language skills while also discovering and furthering their knowledge of Italian art and culture.

Your class teachers work together to plan a balanced, fully integrated and varied programme based on students’ learning needs.

Your progress is continually monitored by our teaching staff. Students are invited to request individual tutorial sessions to discuss language learning goals and objectives.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday (except for beginners)
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 50 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 12:50 PM
Afternoon session
02:10 PM - 04:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 24 years old
(22 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Where else should you learn Italian than in the city that gave birth to fine arts - and where
eating typical Tuscan dishes and local sourced produce in Trattorie is as good as it gets? We highly
recommend you opt for InFlorence Academy, the first language school established in Florence, located in a
16th Century building that strongly evokes the Renaissance period.
The school is surrounded by world famous sights, the cosiest of cafés and most intriguing of markets.
Crossing the Ponte Vecchio to get your daily dose of Italian gelato and espresso will be just one of the many
things you will do while experiencing Florence’s artistic ambience.

Year opened
1957
Number of classrooms
11

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning

Teacher qualifications

Native Italian speakers
All
Teachers with Italian teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at InFlorence Academy varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 24. In the summer, the average age is 22.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

InFlorence Academy is located in the centre of the oldest part of Florence, in the beautiful square
of Piazza S. Spirito surrounded by typical trattorias, cafes and traditional artisans’ workshops.

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"Speciale!"

Laís Barbelli Bueno

InFlorence Academy is fortunate to be full of wonderful people. Start at the secretariat with Anna and Barbara who are very helpful and available to help at any time.

Then we have Sara, the coordinator, who in addition to knowing how to choose the best initial level / class, makes us feel free to have an open dialogue on any subject (without saying that she is also a very competent teacher).

In the end, the teachers: how good they are. I had a lesson with everyone, but I have to thank especially Constance and Ilaria who taught me a new language in 6 months! They were always available to do their best, with cheerfulness, good humor and expertise.

I have been in contact with colleagues from all over the world so I have also learned a little bit about other cultures. An invaluable experience.

I have only 2 complaints to make regarding the physical structure of the school. The bathrooms were left with broken cards for as long as I was there. A simple thing to solve but that did not have the necessary attention.

The second is that when autumn came and the temperatures became lower, the heating did not work. Only they settled after 3 or 4 weeks of cold.

At the time, we made a complaint to the director Alessandro who seemed to not pay much attention. The person who perhaps should be the most attentive to students' requests ... pity.

Apart from this, I am very satisfied! Thank you all, from the heart! :)

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Duration of study
25 weeks
Date of study
4 Jun 2018 - 30 Nov 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
housing

Housing

InFlorence Academy offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

S$ 441
weekly
Age range: 16 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 and free internet
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes by other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
S$ 441
Living with an Italian host family gives you an excellent opportunity to get to know about everyday Italian life and culture first hand. It will also give you the opportunity to use your newly-acquired language skills with native speakers and to sample authentic Italian cuisine!

Home stays can be with families with children, couples or single people. Some host families live in the historic city centre within walking distance of the school while others are located a short bus ride away. Families can cater to special dietary needs (vegetarians, vegans., celiac etc.)

At InFlorence Academy we take host family accommodation very seriously. Families are inspected regularly and wherever possible we take student requests into account to ensure you find the best home away from home.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

S$ 547
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Florence
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (13 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet and free internet
Distance to school: 5 - 30 minutes
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
S$ 547
Living with an Italian host family gives you an excellent opportunity to get to know about everyday Italian life and culture first hand. It will also give you the opportunity to use your newly-acquired language skills with native speakers and to sample authentic Italian cuisine!

Home stays can be with families with children, couples or single people. Some host families live in the historic city centre within walking distance of the school while others are located a short bus ride away. Families can cater to special dietary needs (vegetarians, vegans., celiac etc.)

At InFlorene Academy we take host family accommodation very seriously. Families are inspected regularly and wherever possible we take student requests into account to ensure you find the best home away from home.
student-residence

Student residence - Single-person room - No meals

S$ 707
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Florence
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
S$ 707
InFlorence Academy collaborates with different Residence structures in Florence.

Student residence - No meals

S$ 867
weekly
Age range: 18 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Florence
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, air conditioning, heating, and 24/7 supervision
Distance to school: 20 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
S$ 867
Studio apartment with private bathroom and cooking facilities.
hotel

3-star hotel - Single-person room - Breakfast

S$ 798
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: In the city center of Florence
Housing type: Hotel
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (7 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, telephone, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, air conditioning, heating, and other
Distance to school: 1 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
S$ 798
Beautiful hotel with stunning views over Florence. Located in the same building as school.
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. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 50 € when you register.

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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