LINGUAVIVA School, Florence, Italy
Linguaviva schools employ a group of highly qualified educators who were handpicked based on their credentials, diverse backgrounds, and engaged, welcoming staff who will make you feel welcome. School staff is always happy to visit you, whether you have a serious question or just want to talk for a short while.
With students from 60 different nations, Linguaviva offers its pupils an extremely dynamic international environment. It's a great place to study and experience different cultures.
Age of students:
- 16-20 years - 25%
- 21-25 years - 40%
- 26-30 years - 8%
- 31-50 years - 12%
- +50 years - 15%
- Linguaviva Group is authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education to teach Italian language and culture to international students.
- Linguaviva Group is member of ASILS, the professional Association of Schools of Italian as Second Language which guarantees quality to all students.
- Linguaviva is a member of IALC and accredited through IALC Quality scheme in all areas of language school operation.
- Linguaviva is accredited by the Università per Stranieri di Siena as examination center for the CILS certification.
- Linguaviva is accredited by the Società Dante Alighieri as examination center for the PLIDA certification.
- Linguaviva courses are approved for Bildungsurlaub criterias in following Bundesländern: Berlin, Brandenburg; Bremen, Hamburg, Hessen, Niedersachsen, Rheinland-Pfalz, Saarland, Schleswig-Holstein.
- Linguaviva has obtained the International quality assurance ISO 9001:2008 for high standards in the quality management scheme. Every year inspections ensure that high standards are maintained.
16 classrooms are bright and airy, provided with air conditioning and audio-visual equipment.
Linguaviva school has a small garden where students can spend their time between classes. The school also provides wireless internet access. This allows students to stay connected and make the most of their study breaks.
Courses
Standard Italian - 20 lessons per week
For students who want to study or improve their Italian language skills, Linguaviva's regular course is a great choice. In addition to concentrating on language instruction, this all-inclusive program offers the chance to travel across Italy, take in its historical and artistic gems, and have fun.
For a total of 20 classes per week, the course comprises of four Italian lessons every day, Monday through Friday. In order to create an engaging and dynamic environment where students from all over the world may practice their Italian, all classes are taught in groups by enthusiastic and qualified professors.
Textbooks are not included in the tuition fees.
Intensive Italian - 30 lessons per week
Linguaviva offers intensive Italian language instruction for students who want to learn the language more quickly. The Linguaviva program offers students the chance to learn a language while also exploring the location where the course is being held.
From Monday through Friday, there will be six Italian classes each day, for a weekly total of thirty lessons. The classes are taught in groups by enthusiastic and skilled professors, offering a dynamic and engaging setting for students from around the globe to improve their Italian.
Textbooks are not included in the tuition fees.
Super-Intensive Italian - 30 lessons per week
With this option, you may combine individual lessons in the afternoon with a Standard course in the morning. This is an adaptable language course that may be tailored to your specific requirements.
You can focus on honing particular linguistic features as well as expanding the vocabulary and skills required for your education or career.
While group instruction is engaging and demanding, individual instruction allows for the greatest attention on specific needs, which are determined by a questionnaire we provide you beforehand, where you can specify the language needs you wish to emphasize.
Textbooks are not included in the tuition fees.
Individual Italian - 20 lessons per week
This rigorous, highly customized language training is especially appropriate for executives and professionals. This is a flexible language course that can be tailored to your specific needs. It includes a thorough language needs analysis that you will receive beforehand, allowing you to outline your goals and needs before the course begins. Your suggestions will assist in creating a completely customized course that directly addresses your needs and is relevant to your daily life.
You should speak Italian at an intermediate or advanced level if you need business Italian instruction. Your general or specialized understanding of Italian will be rapidly enhanced via a one-on-one program.
This course may be chosen as a preparation course for the CILS exam.
Textbooks are not included in the tuition fees.
Housing
Shared Flat (single room, self-catering)

Shared flats in Florence are a fantastic choice for independent learners. They provide you with the chance to connect with students from around the globe, exchange cultural experiences, and practice your Italian language in a dynamic setting.
- Internet WI-FI.
- Heating, electricity, water are included in the accommodation fee.
This accommodation can be booked for minimum 2 weeks.
Shared Flat (double room, self-catering)

School provide the choice to live in a shared apartment with other students if you would prefer to have more independence while studying in Florence. This self-catering option is perfect for people who like to rent a room in a communal setting and have more independence.
- Internet WI-FI.
- Heating, electricity, water are included in the accommodation fee.
This accommodation can be booked for minimum 2 weeks.
Host family (single room, half board)

During their study time in Florence, students can choose to live with a host family through Linguaviva. Students can fully immerse themselves in Italian culture, learn the language in a real-world setting, and embrace a sincere and meaningful experience thanks to this wonderful opportunity.
Half Board option – breakfast and dinner, served every day including week ends.
This accommodation can be booked for minimum 2 weeks.
Host family (double room, half board)

While studying in Florence, Linguaviva gives students the chance to reside with a host family. With this unique opportunity, students may fully immerse themselves in Italian culture, practice the language in a real-world setting, and embrace an authentic and meaningful experience.
The majority of the host families selected by Linguaviva are either young couples with children or couples without children. Some are families with just one parent or person.
Double room only available for two students travelling together.
Half Board option – breakfast and dinner, served every day including week ends.
This accommodation can be booked for minimum 2 weeks.
Host family (single room, breakfast)

For students who want to practice the language in a casual setting and experience Italian daily life, this is the perfect scenario.
The families of Linguaviva are diverse. Some are older, some are people living alone, and some are young couples with or without children.
It will be quite beneficial to practice your Italian if you live with an Italian family.
Your hosts, whatever they are, will be used to having guests stay with them. They will want to ensure that you are content and at ease in their house.
Breakfast option – you will be served a typical Italian breakfast every day of the week. This option does not foresee using the hosts kitchen to prepare other meals.
This accommodation can be booked for minimum 2 weeks.
Host family (double room, breakfast)

Students studying in Florence can stay with a host family through Linguaviva. This unique opportunity allows students to fully experience Italian culture, learn the language in an authentic setting, and have a meaningful experience.
Linguaviva team carefully selects and verifies all lodgings, which are often walking distance from the school.
Breakfast option – you will be served a typical Italian breakfast every day of the week. This option does not foresee using the hosts kitchen to prepare other meals.
Double room only available for two students travelling together.
This accommodation can be booked for minimum 2 weeks.