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!

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

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❤️

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.

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

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.

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!