Overview
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Florence teaches on Via Bufalini, close to the cathedral in the historic centre. The location suits students who want to combine Italian lessons with time in the city’s museums and neighbourhoods. The school’s course options also include cultural subjects, so check whether an art or culture add-on matches your dates and level. Accommodation can be in the centre or in a residential district served by public transport. The Florence school is the original Scuola Leonardo da Vinci site, founded in 1977. The school’s approach pairs Italian study with cultural subjects, including art history, food and cinema. Florence offers a practical setting for this approach because the cathedral and other historic sites are close to the classroom. This is a useful choice if you want to spend part of the day studying Italian and have time to explore the centre afterwards. Ask which cultural classes are available during your visit and how they fit with your assigned language timetable.
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Student mix
The school’s archived FAQ says 60% of its students were aged 17 to 30. This is a historical school-wide reference. The FAQ does not specify the reporting period, headcount or a separate figure for Florence. Nationality shares are not given.
| Age group | Share |
|---|---|
| 17–30 | 60% |
Official student mix · Checked 2026-11-09
Courses
| Course | Lessons / week | Lesson length | Teaching time / week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive Italian | 20 | 45 min | 15 h |
The Intensive Italian course runs for 20 group lessons of 45 minutes each, or 15 hours per week. Four weeks comprise 80 lessons. Groups normally have three to 14 students. If only one learner is assigned to a level, the school lists 10 private lessons a week; with two, the schedule is 15 lessons. Learners with prior Italian can normally start on Monday, while absolute beginners should use the designated dates. Check the assigned class time and any holiday changes. The 2027 calendar identifies 4 and 18 January as beginner start dates. Check later published dates if booking a different month.
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Fees
| Item | Rate | Conditions | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive Italian tuition | EUR 260 / week | 2026 rate for a one-week course. Registration (€80) and accommodation are extra. | 2026-11-07 |
| Intensive Italian tuition for a four-week booking (2026 reference) | EUR 225 / week | 2026 reference: €900 in tuition for four weeks. See the fee guide on this page for 2027 rates. Registration and accommodation are extra. | 2026-11-07 |
Four weeks of Intensive Italian in 2027 cost €940 plus €80 enrolment, or €1,020 before accommodation. Standard housing runs from Sunday to Saturday, giving 27 nights. At published 2027 rates, a self-catering apartment single is €37 per night (€999 for 27 nights; €2,019 with the course). A half-board homestay single is €58 per night (€1,566; €2,586 with the course). These are 27-night subtotals before any local accommodation tax, optional transfer or additional night. Request a quote for the 28th night and check whether the property charges a tourist tax or a refundable security deposit. Airport pickup can be booked separately; the school lists €75 from Florence Airport in 2027. The enrolment fee is valid for 12 months under the school’s published terms. The two room examples use the per-night prices on the accommodation schedule and differ by €567 before meals bought separately. If the published €75 airport pickup is added, the 27-night examples become €2,094 and €2,661. A quote for a Sunday departure should cover the extra night and confirm whether the same nightly rate applies.
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Accommodation
The standard apartment single has a shared kitchen and bathroom and is self-catering. A half-board family single includes breakfast and dinner. The school says some providers require a deposit, returned at departure after any applicable deductions for damage, repairs or cleaning. Confirm the amount and payment timing with the provider. The Florence housing guide describes apartments in central and residential areas and gives up to about 30 minutes by public transport as a guideline. Check the assigned address before planning your route to Via Bufalini. The school’s Florence guide distinguishes central properties from homes in residential neighbourhoods. Check the transit route at the time of your scheduled class.
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Facilities
Wi-Fi is available. The school also provides information on local exhibitions, concerts and other events.
Location
Via Maurizio Bufalini 3, Firenze, Italy
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