Program Details
- Location:
- Florence, Italy
- Program Type:
- Intensive Language
- Degree Level:
- Undergraduate
- Duration:
- 1-2 weeks, 3-4 weeks, 1-3 months, 4-6 months, 7-11 months, 1 year, More than 1 year
- Language:
- Italian
Program Overview
- Program Description:
Istituto Europeo's philosophy is to make learning fun, so that you can study both the Italian language and culture in depth, in a friendly and enjoyable environment. You also have the opportunity to discover the lesser-known side of Florence, both by day and night: at the Institute you will meet people and make friends from all over the world.
Istituto Europeo is not only a language school, but also an active cultural center that offers to its students the opportunity to learn many diverse aspects - ancient and modern - of Italian life, including Italian history, art, literature, music, as well as food, wine, and places of interest.
ISTITUTO EUROPEO is Officially recognized by the Region of Tuscany, delegated by the Italian Ministry of Education and is accredited as a Centre for Professional Training (accreditation number: FI0738 - decree n.2250).
ISTITUTO EUROPEO is accredited by CSN organization for financial aid Swedish students. IE is also certified to meet UNI ENI ISO 9001:2008 cert. No QA110238, the internationally recognized standard of quality management systems.
- Setting Description:
- Adjacent to Piazza Trinità, Istituto Europeo has its new campus at Via del Parione, 1. Steps away from the Arno River and minutes away from the Duomo at the heart of city, the school offers students with spacious facilities complete with a student lounge and Internet/WiFi point.
Additional Program Information
- Scholarships:
- Yes
- Scholarships Description:
- ISTITUTO EUROPEO awards, more than 100 Italian Cultural Institutes, school or Universities, Consulates or Embassies, scholarships for a 100 percent reduction and scholarships for 50 % reduction in the cost of a 4L course (4 weeks/80 lessons).
Program Reviews
Overall Rating
Based on 21 Reviews
- Great experience03/14/20
Had a good time. Really enjoyed the people involved in the program. The course was well organised and the institute was well located, right in the centre of Florence, the 'Centro Storico'. Nothing can really beat this! The stuff was extra-careful for
all of my needs and followed me from day 1 till the end of the program with care and support. Also the professor were extremely attentive to my needs as a students and tailored the difficulty of the program on my level of italian. Just great! I absolutely reccomend this.
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend - Amazing school03/14/20
I took one-to-one Italian classes at this institute last year. Not only was I able to improve my Italian but also learned more about Italian culture and other aspects of the Italian people daily lives. Which is just great, I think! My teacher, Laura,
was very, very supportive and had a very effective methodology. She was very well trained. All in all, I highly recommend this school. I think you cannot really get any better than this in Florence, or perhaps in the entire Tuscany! Just an amazing experience and an amazing school!
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend - Zweiwoechiger superintensivkurs03/14/20
Translation: The two-week individual course, or super-intensive course as it is called here, was a great experience and made a big difference in my language. Thanks to the good structure of the courses with grammar lessons in the morning and conversation
exercises in the afternoon, you will be linguistically 'fit' in no time at all. Especially my two teachers Caris and Sara got the best out of my language skills and after two weeks of intensive courses I can speak Italian much better than I would have expected at the beginning. During the course you will receive various working documents, which, however, often lack the finishing touches to structure and clarity. In order to make the experience even better overall, I would have liked a somewhat more modern learning environment. If you take this course, you can be sure not only to improve your Italian significantly, but also always get the best tips for restaurants, excursions and 'must do's. All in all definitely recommendable! A big thank you at this point! Original Review: Der zweiwoechige Einzelunterricht, bzw. Superintesivkurs wie er hier heisst, war eine tolle Erfahrung und hat mich sprachlich ein grosses Stueck weitergebracht. Durch die gute Struktur des Kurse mit Grammatikunterricht am Vormittag und Konversationsuebungen am Nachmittag wird man im Handumdrehen sprachlich 'fit'. Vor allem meine beiden Lehrerinnen Caris und Sara haben dabei das Beste aus meinen Sprachkenntnissen rausgeholt und nach zwei Woche Intesivkurs kann ich deutlich besser Italienisch als ich das anfangs erwartet haette. Waehrend des Kurses erhaelt man diverse Arbeitsunterlagen, denen allerdings oft der letzte Schliff an Struktur und Uebersichtlichkeit fehlt. Um die Erfahrung in Summe noch besser zu machen, haette ich mir ein etwas moderneres Lernumfeld gewuenscht. Wer diesen Kurs macht kann sich sicher sein nicht nur sein Italienisch deutlich aufbessern zu koennen sondern bekommt auch stets die besten Tipps fuer Restaurants, Ausfluege und 'Must Do's. Alles in allem definitiv empfehlenswert! Ein grosses Dankeschoen an dieser Stelle!
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend - Swietna szkoła!03/14/20
Translation: It was a very enjoyable stay. I am happy with the course. The lessons were interesting, the teachers involved. The course was conducted professionally, the classes were "seriously" - there were homework, tests. The school teaches to speak,
write, and of course there are grammar classes. You can count on great progress! Everyone at school is very nice and obliging, always smiling. They are happy to advise you on what to visit, where to eat, how to get there. Surrounded by Italian, you absorb your tongue like a sponge - there is no better and more pleasant way of learning. And Florence - captivating, beautiful and captivating! I would highly recommend! Original Review: To był bardzo udany pobyt. Jestem zadowolona z kursu. Lekcje były ciekawe, lektorzy zaangażowani. Kurs był prowadzony profesjonalnie, zajęcia były „na poważnie” – były prace domowe, testy. Szkoła uczy mówić, pisać, i oczywiście są zajęcia z gramatyki. Możesz liczyć na duży postęp! Wszyscy w szkole są bardzo mili i uczynni, zawsze uśmiechnięci. Chętnie doradzają co warto zwiedzić, gdzie zjeść, jak dojechać. Otoczony językiem włoskim chłoniesz język jak gąbka – nie ma lepszego i przyjemniejszego sposobu nauki. No i Florencja – urzekająca, piękna i zniewalająca! Gorąco polecam!
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend - Zweiwoechiger sprachkurs in Florenz03/14/20
Translation: We have taken an intensive language course at the Instituto Europeo in the past two weeks. The days were long and tiring, but it was also fun. A big thank you to the teachers Siliva and Alessandro, who not only taught us a lot, but also
had great tips for Florence and the surrounding area. For an even more pleasant stay, we would have liked to have more detailed work documents and a little more modernity at the school. If you take a language course in Florence, you must have seen Florence and Tuscany. Original Review: Wir haben in den letzten beiden Wochen einen Intensiv-Sprachkurs am Instituto Europeo gemacht. Die Tage waren lang und anstrengend, aber es hat auch Spass gemacht. Ein grosses Danke an die Lehrer Siliva und Alessandro, die uns nicht nur viel beigebracht haben, sondern auch super Tipps fuer Florenz und Umgebung hatten. Fuer einen noch angenehmeren Aufenthalt haetten wir uns noch ausfuehrlichere Arbeitsunterlagen und etwas mehr Modernitaet der Schule gewuenscht. Wenn man in Florenz einen Sprachkurs macht, muss man auf jeden Fall auch Florenz und die Toskana gesehen haben.
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
- Truly enriching experience03/13/20
IE provides excellent language programs tailored to learners of all levels and across a variety fo disciplines. The instructors and the administrative staff are very competent, effective and helpful. IE is highly recommended to those looking for a gateway
to la bella vita. There is really nothing better in Florence if you want to immerse yourself into the local culture and lifestyle and apprehending by first hand experience such a beautiful language as Italian. It doesn't really get any better than that, trust me!
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend - Studying during holidays is fun like this03/12/20
All in all, it was a very nice experience. The course was not about studying from books all day long -- nobody likes to do that! -- but learning with fun, through communicating and real time practicing. That's exactly what I was looking for! Playing games
to start new conversations were encouraging not to be afraid of making mistakes. I think that was a very nice methodology to learn a new language, especially Italian. I'm very grateful to all the stuffy, and, in particular to the director, prof. Romagnoli.
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend - A wonderful time in Florence!03/12/20
I did a language course in August and it was really an amazing experience for me. I couldn't have asked for better, to be sincere. The teachers at the institute are all really friendly and it was a pleasure to work together with the other students. The
institute boasts a real international reputation and students comes from every angle of the world! You meet people from all over the world and you can practice the language a lot. What's best? You have all of Florence for you to practice Italian daily!
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend - The best place to study Italian!03/12/20
A took some introductory classes in italian at Istituto Europeo and it was an awesome experience. My teachers were very supportive and guided me, hand by hand, class by class, learning the essentials of conversational and written italian. It was all very
smooth and their methodology was very helpful. The city is amazing. I had never been to Florence before and I'm sure I'm going to go back soon enough! I cannot really forget it! and the food! don't start me on the food! I couldn't get enough! Awesome, AWESOME experience! It is really the best place to study Italian!
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend - Precious Experience03/12/20
It was as short as 10 days, and learning Italian while staying in Florence was a very valuable experience. It was a small class of 6 people, but it was always a fun atmosphere. The teacher also understood each person's level well and taught me in detail.
The staff talked to me easily and I was able to spend with peace of mind. It was really encouraging. I would like to return again someday. Thank you very much
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
- Great place and amazing people03/12/20
I learned a lot inside and outside the classroom. The school is very well located. Right in the city centre, in the most fashionable road there is in Florence, via Tornabuoni (where all the big brands are!). The teachers are very, very knowledgeable,
kind and willing to help you with any doubt you have. They always helped a lot and I feel learned a lot because of them. The people were so welcoming and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to enrich their lives in such a memorable way. Reccommended!
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend - 音楽と語学と文化03/11/20
Translation I was able to learn vocal music in the culture (environment) where the opera was born. Life at homestay was particularly cultural. The landlord prepared a homemade meal every day, and I enjoyed my meal time every day. In vocal lessons,
I was grateful to be able to practice at school. In addition, the lessons are rich in vocalization, diction, and colleti lessons, and if you wish, you can learn mainly about what you want to know in detail. I also learned the Italian language needed for the song. The course was divided into several. In the class, I felt that I had to not only wait for the teacher to be nominated, but also to use Italian while being aware of even a few new words. In addition, I learned all about the sound of Italian in a stone-sounding environment unique to Italy, the Italian language often used by Italians, and the Italian gestures. Original Review: オペラが生まれた文化(環境)のなかで、声楽を学ぶことができた。 ホームステイでの生活は特に文化を感じられた。 大家さんが毎日手作りの食事を用意してくれて、毎日の食事の時間が楽しみだった。 声楽レッスンでは、学校で練習することができるのが、なによりありがたかった。 また、レッスンでは、発声・ディクション・コレペティレッスンと種類が豊富で、自分で希望すれば、細かく知りたいことを中心に学ぶことができる。 また、歌に必要なイタリア語も学ぶことができた。 コースがいくつかに別れていた。 授業は、先生に指名されることを待っているだけでなく、自分から少しでも新しい単語を意識をしてイタリア語を使うようにしなければいけないと感じた。 また、イタリアならではの石造りの響く環境で発するイタリア語の響きや、イタリア人がよく使うイタリア語、イタリア人の仕草などすべてのことが新しい発見で勉強になった。
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend - i had a great time !03/09/20
i had 2 teachers, both of which helped me a lot in apprehending and practicing the language! All in all, I had a great time! Classes were at the same time interesting, fun, and instructive. I felt they really tried hard to make it easy and excellent to
know italian. The best thing of all is that it was very small group of students so it felt like very very intensive and private lessons. Which is something very rare nowadays. The stuff at Istituto Europeo does care about its students, for real! And you can tell!
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend - It was kind of dream come true to study Italian in Florence03/09/20
I was on the course in November for four weeks. Although there was only one student besides me on the course, the teaching was of good quality and the lessons held on schedule. The teachers and teaching materials were of high quality and the staff friendly.
The location in the old town center allowed for inspiring coffee breaks. I highly recommend Instituto Europe for studying Italian. All in all, it was a great experience. Indeed, it was a kind of dream come true to study Italian in Florence for me!
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend - Learning by doing09/12/16
Am ersten Tag meines Aufenthalts in Florenz konnte ich nur wenige Grundzüge der italienischen Sprache. Da die Lehrerinnen immer nur italienisch gesprochen haben, konnte ich mich schon nach kurzer Zeit viel besser zurecht finden. So lernte ich die italienische
Sprache um einiges schneller und fand mich auch im öffentlichen Leben besser zurecht. Das Einzeltraining hat mir wirklich sehr geholfen. Translation: On the first day of my stay in Florence I could just basics of the Italian language . Since the teachers have always spoken Italian, I could not find me after a short time it more efficiently . So I learned the Italian language a lot faster and found myself in public life along better . The individual training has really helped me .
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
- Hoe overleef ik... Florence?09/12/16
Eind zomer 2015 besloot ik voor drie maanden te gaan studeren in Florence. Italië is op zich geen vreemd land voor mij, want ik kom hier al jaren in de zomervakantie. Toch vroeg ik me in het vliegtuig, op de heenweg, wel even af waar ik nou in godsnaam
aan begonnen was. Enerzijds was ik ontzettend benieuwd naar het ontdekken van deze stad, anderzijds vond ik het ook spannend om me alleen in een vreemde stad in een vreemd land te begeven. Achteraf kan ik zeggen dat ik een fantastische tijd heb gehad. Dit zal me voor de rest van mijn leven bijblijven. Met dank aan Istituto Europeo heb ik de taal pas echt goed leren spreken. Daarnaast had ik veel profijt van de Italiaanse docenten, die mij in detail konden uitleggen wat bijvoorbeeld een handgebaar of spreekwoord inhield. Het fijne aan Istituto Europeo is dat de taallessen alleen in de ochtend zijn. Dat betekent dat je de hele middag de tijd hebt om op eigen houtje (of met je nieuwe vrienden) de stad te verkennen. Florence is daar de perfecte stad voor. Er zijn talloze musea en bezienswaardigheden, maar ook café's, markten en restaurants. Zelfs na drie maanden in Florence te hebben gewoond heb ik het gevoel dat ik zo veel dingen nog niet heb gezien. Gelukkig zijn er bij Istituto Europeo nog aanvullende cursussen die je een beetje wegwijs maken in de overdaad aan kunst en cultuur in deze stad. Ik heb naast de taallessen ook kunstgeschiedenis gevolgd. Hierin heb ik veel geleerd over de kunst uit de middeleeuwen en de renaissance die Florence bezit. Ik kan Istituto Europeo aanraden, omdat je hier met open armen wordt ontvangen door een groep lieve mensen. Ik heb veel van ze geleerd, en zonder deze taal- en cultuurcursussen had ik het lang niet zo leuk gevonden. Translation: End of summer 2015, I decided to study for three months in Florence. Italy itself is not a foreign country for me because I'll be here for years during the summer holidays. Still, I was on the plane, on the way, but just wondering where I was well started in hell. On the one hand I was incredibly curious about discovering this city, then I found it exciting to move me alone in a strange town in a strange land. In retrospect, I can say I've had a fantastic time. This will stay with me for the rest of my life. Thanks to Istituto Europeo I have the language really learn to speak properly. I also enjoyed the Italian teachers who could explain in detail what I meant for example a hand gesture or saying. The great thing is that the Istituto Europeo language classes only in the morning. That means you all afternoon have time to explore on your own (or your new friends) town. Florence, there is the perfect city for. There are numerous museums and attractions, as well as cafes, markets and restaurants. Even having lived three months in Florence I feel that I so many things have not yet seen. Fortunately, there are at Istituto Europeo some additional courses that make you a little way in the abundance of art (character limit)...
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend - 4e keer en weer even leuk09/12/16
In nov 2015 was het mijn 4e keer op het Istituto Europeo. Het welkom van Rinaldo en Fabrizio was hartverwarmend. De school is niet groot, de locatie in Florence fantastisch , op de hoek van via Tornobuoni vlakbij de rivier de Arno. De leerlingengroep
is zeer gemengd van jong tot ouder. Vaak is er muziek en operazang te horen van zangers/zangeressen, die in Italiaans leren zingen. De staf is gemotiveerd.Deze keer had ik 6 ochtenden privéles van Gemma Godi. Godi is dus vertaald:geniet of enjoy! Zij deed haar naam eer aan.zij was fantastisch en ik heb van haar lessen genoten. De week is omgevlogen en ik heb weer heel veel bijgeleerd. Een aanrader voor iedereen, die Italiaans wil leren spreken en ook schrijven, en dat in zo'n mooie stad als Florence. Translation: In Dec 2015 it was my 4th time at the Istituto Europeo . The welcome of Rinaldo and Fabrizio was heartwarming. The school is not large, the location in Florence fantastic, on the corner of via Tornobuoni near the Arno River. The student group is very mixed from young to older. Often there to hear music and operatic vocals of singers / singers who learn to sing in Italian. The staff is gemotiveerd.Deze time I had six mornings private lessons Gemma Godi . Godi is translated, enjoy or enjoy! She made her name aan.zij was fantastic and I enjoyed her classes . The week has flown by and I have again learned a lot . A must for anyone who wants to learn to speak Italian and write, and that in such a beautiful city like Florence .
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend - Studiare italiano per lavoro09/12/16
Facevo un Corso super-intensivo. Ma era molto utile. I miei insegnanti erano molto gentile e Hanno fatto il Corso molto interessante ed utile per me. Sono molto contenta con i risultati ed era un periodo molte avvincente per me! Farei un Corso per un
livello più alto :-) Translation: I was a super -intensive course . But it was very useful . My teachers were very kind and have made the course very interesting and useful for me . I am very happy with the results and was a time many exciting for me ! I would do a course for a higher level :-)
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend - Best way to end my summer :D09/12/16
hello i come from saudi arabia and I'm a medicne student....its my graduation year so therefor its my last summer before internship...deciding to come to italy was a great choice.. i came to italy to learn the language and I'm so lucky i enroll in istituto
europeo great administration and wonderful teachers..they helped me a lot academacally and around the city.. thank you so much for making this summer a summer to remember :D
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend - Marvelous experience09/12/16
Para mí fue una maravillosa experiencia que duró 3 meses, en los que tomé clase diariamente por la mañana de idioma italiano, además de historia del arte y cocina toscana. Los invito a que vivan la experiencia de Florencia y su cultura acompañados
por el Istituto Europeo. Translation: For me it was a wonderful experience that lasted three months , which took the morning class daily Italian language , in addition to art history and Tuscan cuisine. I invite you to live the experience of Florence and culture accompanied by the Istituto Europeo .
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
- Istituto Europeo - Learn Italian in Florence09/12/16
In Istituto Europeo I did not only learn the language (which was fully entertaining , practical , and informative about the culture) , but I had the most wonderful teacher who was a friend to enjoy talking to and a cultural guide through the stories of
Italy. Also the staff were spectacular and extremely helpful. They were able to make my trip to Firenze worth every minute. They helped me plan my wonderful weekends, showed me where dance schools are, and of course very delightful to talk to at anytime. Not to mention their patient music teachers who bring out the best in you. And finally , arranging a concert for students to play in front of an audience is an exciting chance to all. I highly recommend this place for anyone interested to immerse in Italian culture.
read moreBottom Line:Yes, I would recommend this to a friend