If you want to learn Italian and experience the culture alongside other learners then Scuola Leonardo is a great choice. Our teacher, Francesca, was great. I appreciated her enunciation. We were able to speak Italian (I’m just a little past basic beginner stage so I needed that) and it felt truly intensive. Be prepared to be in class for half a day with homework assignments. They have fun but take it seriously! You will need to take a test at the end of your course to determine your level of fluency. Don’t worry about it unless you have to learn Italian and then I’d say make sure you study and practice each day. Now that I’ve returned home, I’ll continue online through Scuola Leonardo. Then, I’ll be going back in person for a longer stay. It’s been the best decision. I’d highly encourage the combination of online and in person if you really want to learn Italian proficiently without stressing yourself out too much.

La Scuola Leonardo da Vinci non è solo una scuola per imparare l’italiano, ma una vera esperienza di immersione nella lingua e nella cultura italiana. I professori sono bravissimi e le passeggiate e classe di storia de arte per conoscere la città, le musei e la vita italiana sono state estremamente interessanti. Sono molto felice di aver fatto questa esperienza.

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci a Firenze è una decisione ottima di studiare l'italiano durante le vacanze! Grazie mille a tutte le insegnanti!

I attended Scuola Leonardo da Vinci for 2 weeks as an A1 student, while my husband and son started out as beginners. For me it was a refresher after learning Italian many years ago and forgetting much of it in the intervening years. I felt very challenged to begin with, but with teacher Antonella’s help and a strong focus in classes on speaking Italian all the time, I steadily regathered some of my skills and confidence. The school is not only well organised and provides excellent teachers, but also arranges fun and educational activities to help develop language skills and cultural understanding. I would happily go back again!

I was on exchange in Florence and attended the intensive A1 course at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci. The teachers were great and very inclusive towards all participants, and I learned a lot during the weeks I was there. I would therefore recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn Italian.

Excellent methodology and teachers, a breeze

Veramente una delle migliore esperienze della mia vita! Non potrei aver scelto una scuola migliore per imparare l’italiano. Ho fatto il corso intensivo di 4 mesi da novembre 2024 fino a marzo 2025 raggiungendo il livello C1. Il suo metodo d’insegnamento è il migliore, perché non solo facciamo grammatica, ci danno anche l’opportunità ogni giorno di praticare la parte orale (secondo me una delle cose che serve di più). La scuola è bellissima, nel cuore di Firenze e lì ho conosciuto persone bravissime con cui ho condiviso esperienze pazzesche e che a giorno d’oggi voglio un mondo di bene. Volevo ringraziare non solo alla scuola ma anche alla mia insegnante Carla, che mi ha aiutato tantissimo e non sarei arrivata dove sono ora senza di lei. È stata un’esperienza che consiglio 100% e potrei ripetere mille volte. Grazie per tutto!!

Una de las mejores experiencias que he tenido! Profesores increibles! Cursos de pintura llenos de amor y vida! Todos tan amables, repetiré muy pronto! Un abrazo a todos❤️

Excellent School. I studied six weeks in Florence this year (2025) and I’m planning to return next year to keep learning. I truly recommend Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Florence to study Italian.

The teacher and the school is lovely! I will definitely come back. I learned a lot during my time in the school

I am 76 and attended the course for two weeks as a B1 student. It was a wonderful and challenging experience. Our main teacher showed immense patience with a diverse group. At times her Italian was rather rapid but the immersive nature of the course meant one tuned in. There were numerous opportunities to speak and Maria Grazia was excellent at encouraging dialogue. Some of the group were very fluent. The concentration was on grammar which I always find hard but repetition is the key. The organisation was superb from initial booking to accommodation. My own accommodation was excellent and a mere 10 minutes from the centrally placed school. The older students had the La Dolce Vita programme in the afternoons. This was wonderfully organised by Antonella who was the perfect guide. She escorted us to a variety of venues and covered a multitude of subjects relevant to Florence. Her voice was always clear and she spoke slowly enough for us to follow and understand every word. She provided the icing on an already rich cake! I wholeheartedly recommend the course for the clarity of the teaching, the camaraderie with fellow students and the extracurricular afternoons.

This school is fantastic! It's very professional, super organized, and the teaching is top rate. I had Antonella for two weeks and she is fun, structured, and really knows how to teach to all learning styles. She has a plan for classes but when students ask questions, she veers off in conversation and answers questions and explains in detail. Having a class that is 100% taught in Italian was challenging, but I understood the majority of what was said, even at the A1 level, because Antonella's diction was so clear, the speed of her speech was appropriate, and she took time to be sure we understood what was being said. Everyone at the school was so nice. And we had a great class with people from all over the world! This is a fantastic school. Don't research any further, just sign up!

Veramente una experiencia maravillosa! Soy de Barcelona y fui a estudiar hace dos semanas un curso de lengua italiana y fue genial! Muy buen ambiente, clases didacticas, la profesora Sara una maravilla! Sin duda cuando pueda voy a volver. Además la escuela se encuentra en pleno centro, a escasos metros del majestuso Duomo. Gracias!

Our daughter (age 18) spent a wonderful week learning Italian at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci. She had a really lovely time, had excellent teachers, met lovely people and enjoyed lots of activities.

I recently completed the intensive course (A1) with Ester and Giulia and it was a fantastic experience and I highly recommend Scuola da Vinci Firenze. Such a central location to attend and the teachers are first class. Loved the experience!

Cari tutti, Io vorrei seguire imparando l' italiano con voi. Fino ora, ho fatto il corso online con Sofi. PRIMA DI TUTTO, devo dire che lei è una bravissima insegnante (ho 53 anni e ho studiato tutta la mia vita, e Sofi è una TOP come professoressa e anche come persona). Lei merita mille complimenti!

I have finished 3 weeks of the super intensive classes at the school. Both teachers (Federico & Francesca) were great! The combination of vocabulary, grammar and talking were perfect for me to learn. I have learned way more than I expected in so little time. Would definitely recommend! And obviously, Florence is an amazing city and also well located to discover other parts of Toscany and Italy.

Przez dwa tygodnie uczyłam się języka włoskiego w tej szkole i jestem bardzo zadowolona z doświadczenia. Lekcje były ciekawe, dobrze zorganizowane, a nauczyciele pełni pasji i cierpliwości. Panuje tu przyjazna atmosfera, która sprzyja nauce i poznawaniu kultury włoskiej. Zdecydowanie polecam każdemu, kto chce uczyć się włoskiego w inspirującym środowisku!

Szkoła Leonarda Da Vinci we Florencji przeszła moje najśmielsze oczekiwania. Zajęcia są prowadzone z pasją i dużym zaangażowaniem. Lektorzy wspaniali. Bardzo ciepła i przyjazna atmosfera. Personel w sekretariacie bardzo sympatyczny i pomocny. Polecam SZKOŁĘ LEONARDA DA VINCI z całego serca, każdemu kto chce nauczyć się j.włoskiego.

J'ai suivi pendant un mois des cours intensifs. Excellente école, très bien située, agréable et accueillante, des enseignants très professionnels, j'ai beaucoup progressé. Par ailleurs, en dehors des cours, différentes activités sont proposées, intéressantes et sympathiques. Je ne peux que recommander cette école!

Excellent place for Italian language immersion

Last year I spent 3.5 months studying at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Firenze - initially, I was planning to do only 4 weeks, but I had such an amazing experience that I extended my trip. The teachers and classroom experience were altogether personal and charming, and the program helped me find affordable housing. Already hoping to go back one day!

In planning for a new digital nomad experience in Italy, I’m starting by studying Italian language to advance my capabilities beyond my current level towards professional business communication. I have found this as the perfect school for this trip and future return visits. On this most recent trip, my instructor, Lorenzo, had a fun & easy learning approach that really helped me to reconnect with speaking, thinking, and overall interacting in Italian very quickly once again upon my return this past week. I’m so happy I found the school and highly recommend it.

Een heel fijne school, kundige docenten en leuke activiteiten. Ik heb genoten van mijn tijd hier!

I just finished a 2 week "Super Intensive 10" course here and was frankly blown away by my experience and cannot wait to return. The teachers I got to work with, Federico (group) and Simona (private 1-to-1), were absolutely exceptional. Very nice, empathetic people and fantastic teachers. The group for the morning classes itself was small (~11) and worked through a mix of vocabulary and grammar structure through a mix of teacher lead work, group work and ending with interactive games. The private sessions were easily the best investment I've made in my own language learning journey to date. Simona gave me the choice of what I wanted to focus on - which for me was focused solely on conversation - and we spent 1.5 hours every afternoon talking entirely in Italian through a very wide range of topics. The amount of growth I got through these sessions was unparalleled. I could not recommend Simona and these private sessions enough. The school and administration itself was great throughout. Getting booked was a breeze. I asked to be down-levelled for the course against the result from the enrolment test and was readily facilitated. They provide a thorough range of post-school activities to bolster one's immersion and get to know your classmates. 5* experience throughout. Another huge thanks to everyone at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Firenze and I'm already looking forward to the next course.

I attended the course for three weeks. The school is in a great location, just a few minutes' walk from the Duomo. The course is very satisfying, intensive, creative, includes work in a group, in a duet, independent work, acting, etc. During the three weeks, my knowledge of the language improved significantly, mostly in terms of vocabulary and verb tenses. Professor Marco was really excellent, very professional and energetic. He imparted knowledge to us in a very pleasant and creative way, well observed the "spirit" of the group and the character traits of each student individually, and excellently adjusted the lessons in such a way that through laughter improve our knowledge of the Italian language every day. Additionally, the school organized many extra activities every week, from various tourist offers, Italian films, pinella and wine, etc. Bravo for good organization and taking care of the free time of schools students :) Also, the scool staff is very helpfull for any inquirie (accommodation, prices, recommendations, etc.) I absolutely recommend this school, the experience is really wonderful ❤️

Wir hatten ein 2 wöchigen Kurs bei Sophie, super Lehrerin, haben viel gelernt. Die Schule ist in zentraler Lage direkt hinter dem Dom und empfehlenswert. Neben dem Lernen gibt es natürlich viel zu entdecken.

Mijn favoriete taalschool in Florence. En vooral de kunstgeschiedenis lessen van Monica zijn GEWELDIG! ⚜️