Centro Machiavelli

We offer Italian courses according to CEFR. In addition, we prepare specialized art, cooking, singing, and craft courses together with a variety of cultural and entertainment activities. All courses are in Italian and are a great opportunity to put into practice what was learned during formal lessons. Most afternoon activities are free. Our goal is to allow our students to understand Italian reality, the artistic and historic heritage of Florence and the culture of our country.

We also dedicate our time to investigating and trying new teaching methods focused on conversational and cultural exchanges. We collaborate in the preparation of specific job application programs, and we are quality-certified from various national and local organizations.

We use the communicative method; we focus on those aspects of language that are most effectively useful in daily life. We promote interaction among students, so our lessons are divided in two parts: one where you can learn language structure, and another for the practice of real and simulated situations. All of our teachers have great experience teaching Italian. They both organize and attend training courses, updating didactic materials for the integration of learning strategies. Classes are dynamic and interestingly amusing. Our students motivate us; they stimulate us to always renew ourselves, adapting and improving continuously our way of teaching.

Our school is in Piazza Spirito Santo in the stunning city of Florence. Residential accommodation for students is in the center of the city; it will be not necessary to use public transportation since you can easily walk to the school. Our students come from all over the world, so there are many opportunities to make new friends and especially to practice Italian.