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! ⚜️

Aprendi em uma semana o que levaria meses para aprender numa escola convencional. A professora Antonella é maravilhosa! Você vai aprendendo sem perceber e quando se dá conta, já está 'parlando'! Adorei.

Отново едно незабравимо преживяване! Благодаря на всички вас от училище Леонардо Да Винчи, че направихте престоя ми незабравим! Учех езика докато се забавлявах, запознах се с хора от целия свят, създадох приятелства. Това преживяване не е само изучаване на езика, а и на живота, дава ти нова перспектива! Благодаря ви! Обичам ви и ще се върна отново!

As a french person who had lessons of italian during a year at school, I decided to take a week there to continue learning during my holidays. It was a great decision, it allowed me to learn way faster and skills that are usually not really worked at at school (talking with eachother in italian, discussing some toppics but also having some "theory"). I recommend this, should it be for a week or more !

Absolutely fantastic! My experience at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Florence was nothing short of exceptional. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, and the teachers are not only highly knowledgeable but also incredibly passionate about teaching. They made learning Italian enjoyable and accessible for all levels. The location in the heart of Florence adds an extra layer of charm, providing endless cultural and historical immersion opportunities. The staff are welcoming, supportive, and always ready to assist with any needs. I highly recommend Scuola Leonardo da Vinci to anyone looking to learn Italian in a truly inspiring environment. Five stars all the way!

I’ve been going to scuola Leonardo Da Vinci for three years and honestly, it’s the best school I’ve ever been to. I’ve always felt like I was home and they really are like my second family. Thank you to all the wonderful teachers for teaching me so well. I also wanted to thank you my favourite teacher ( Carla), she is a star. She helped me so much with my studies and for my Italian exam which I was so stressed for. She is the best teacher in the world , I LOVE HER SO MUCH! !! She will always be in my heart , I’ll never forget her. And of course, thank you to my lovely Monica for always being there for me and teaching me history of arts , I’ll never forget what she taught me. You are a star Monica. Ho frequentato la scuola Leonardo Da Vinci per tre anni e onestamente, è la migliore scuola in cui sono andata . Mi sono sempre sentita a casa e siete veramente come una seconda famiglia per me. Grazie a tutti i meravigliosi insegnanti per tutto quello che mi avete insegnato, vi voglio bene. Volevo anche ringraziare la mia insegnante preferita, quella che avrò sempre nel mio cuore( Carla) , e una stella. Mi ha aiutato tantissimo nei miei studi e per il mio esame d’italiano per il quale ero così stressata. Carla e la migliore insegnante del mondo , TI VOGLIO DAVVERO BENE!!! Sarai sempre nel mio cuore. Non ti dimenticherò mai! Sei il Diamante della scuola. ❤️ E grazie mille anche alla mia Monica per essere sempre stata lì per me e per avermi insegnato la storia dell’arte , non dimenticherò mai quello che mi hai insegnato. Sei una stella Monica!!❤️

Muy bonita experiencia.

La mejor escuela para aprender italiano!!! Viví una experiencia increíble, las maestras son muy amables, las actividades te permiten hacer muchos amigos y la ubicación es excelente. Espero regresar muy pronto.

Great Italian school! I went from level A2 to B2 in a month, and got to meet so many interesting people from around the world in the process. The teachers were great, the class sizes were small, and the location was gorgeous. The school also set me up with a wonderful host to stay with, and the staff were so welcoming and kind. 10/10 recommend, I’d do it again in a heartbeat

Super expérience. Ecole très sérieuse, ambiance sympathique. Accueil chaleureux. Professeurs très professionnels. Toute l'équipe de cette école est au top. Progrès assurés en suivant les cours de cette école

Excellent school! Great location.

Attended the intensive class for three weeks (15 April to 3 May 2024). Was fortunate to have Sofi as my teacher. She is excellent, positive, motivated, relentless and beautiful. I made much progress. The staff is top notch as well. Especially Camilla and Geraldine. Grazie di Tutto. Alfred Iannacone Sr.

Giuliana provided a fantastic introduction to the Italian language. She was a very engaging teacher. I wish I could have gone for six weeks instead of one and that I had had time to memorize each day all that she taught us. All in all I still learned enough to impress my Italian friends with how much I understood even if I was timid when it came to speaking.

Muito obrigada a professora Giullia pelas ótimas aulas que tive nas duas semanas que frequentei o curso em Roma

Hat Spass gemacht. Tolle Gruppe und kompetente Lehrerin. Schule liegt im Zentrum nicht weit weg vom Dom. Sekretariat sehr hilfsbereit bei Fragen aller Art. Komme sicher wieder. Ci vediamo a Firenze

Amazing school! We learned SO much! We'd been studying Italian at home for like a year and we learned more in 3 weeks here than we did at home We had two teachers over the course of 3 weeks - Sophie and Giulia - and both were great. The fact that you get so much conversation practice in was our favourite thing; before the course, we could read and write decently but couldn't speak a word! Now we're far more confident. Thanks so much!!

Voglio ringraziarvi per i giorni piu` belli della mia vita. Ho passato due settimane meravigliose, circondato da persone gentili e sorridenti. Grazie per quello che fa la scuola . Tornero` sicuramente, perche` queste due settimane sono state indimenticabili. Voglio anche` ringraziarvi per la famiglia con cui ha affidato , perche` erano estremamente gentili con me , mi hanno aiutato ogni volta che ne avevo bisogno e mi fatto sentire a casa.

Spent 3 weeks last summer learning Italian here! These were the best 3 weeks ever! I made so many new friends who are still my friends to this day. We practiced Italian by day and ate pasta and gelato by night. The best 3 weeks ever!

Experiência inesquecível. Um método que realmente funciona no processo de aprendizagem de uma nova língua. Professores altamente competentes para a função, aulas culturais, conversação o tempo todo e tudo isso com leveza e diversão! Espero voltar um dia e finalizar o curso! Gratidão a todos os funcionários!

Professores qualificados para atendimento de estrangeiros e escelente localização. Bem pertinho do Duomo!!

Dei migliori esperienze nella mia vita, ho ottenuto il livello C1 di italiano in meno di 6 mesi ed ho studiato storia dell’arte con Monica e vi devo dire che lei è la migliore professoressa che ho mai avuto! Non dubitare di andare, ne vale la pena ogni euro!

非常不错的一所私人学校，课程能够使我们在短时间内提高语言水平和听力能力，相信大家都能够喜欢！ Sono molto contento che ho scelto questa scuola per imparare l’italiano,è una scuola molto buona, i insegnanti sono molti gentili e bravi,è la scelta migliore per tutti chi vuole imparare l’italiano e vuole conoscere la cultura d’Italia!

I had a wonderful time at Scuola Leonardo da Vinci. I hope to go back soon! The teachers were great and the students friendly, and it was lovely to be in the heart of Florence.

Che squadra fantastica!