Scuola Toscana Florence

Scuola Toscana has taught Italian in Florence since 1989. Its school on Via de’ Benci stands at the corner of Piazza Santa Croce. Look for the black street number 23 when arriving for a first class. The central address is particularly relevant to students choosing the school's combination of language and art history. They can spend part of the day studying the vocabulary of a work of art and then look for it in a Florentine setting.

Italian for everyday and specialist use

The year-round language programme includes different starting levels and group lessons, with individual tuition available for students with more specific aims. Scuola Toscana describes its lessons as 55 minutes long. That detail makes it easier to compare actual teaching time when weighing up an intensive course and a lighter timetable.

The specialist choices extend beyond the familiar combination of Italian and art. The school advertises Italian for baristas, which gives learners interested in coffee or hospitality a focus for their studies. There are also courses aimed at adults over 50 and longer programmes for students who want an extended period in Italy. When choosing a specialist option, check which elements involve language teaching, which are practical sessions, and whether the combination runs during your stay.