Italian language school in Florence, Italy

Learn Italian and Live Florence

Understand and speak real Italian in a short time, discover and admire art and architecture beauties of Florence, get to know the rich Italian culture by living it, make new friends with Italian people and students from all over the world, have fun with our activities, taste the real Italian cuisine, live an unforgettable experience!
ISTITUTO IL DAVID – ITALIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL – FLORENCE – OFFICIALLY AUTHORIZED BY THE ITALIAN MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Next starting date of Italian courses for beginners: February 2nd.

Click here to find out all the beginner course starting dates 2026.

Non-beginner students who already have an A1 to C1 level can start any course for any level on any Monday.

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ISTITUTO Il David

Your Italian language school in the center of Florence.

The Istituto Il David is located in the center of Florence, a few steps from the square Piazza della Repubblica, on the third floor of a bourgeois building in one of the most prestigious and safe areas of the city, the area of world-wide famous fashion shops and financial services. It is officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education. It is a member of the association of Italian language schools Scuole Licet (Italian language, culture and tourism), it is associated with Eduitalia (association of linguistic services for foreign students in Italy), and it is part of the European Union's Erasmus program. The Italian language school was established in 1983, and for over 40 years it has carried out a wide variety of Italian language and culture courses throughout the year. READ MORE

Our Location

Why Istituto Il David?

RIGHT IN THE CITY CENTRE OF FLORENCE

The Italian language school is located in the heart of Florence, within walking distance of all the most important monuments and the central station.

40 YEARS OF TEACHING

The school was established in 1983, one of the first Italian language schools in Italy. The experience of over 40 years is a guarantee of professionalism and reliability.

INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Each year, dozens of students from over 80 countries attending our courses. That enables a remarkable intercultural exchange among students.

FLEXIBILITY AND CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS

Friendly environment and flexible personal service that allows students to feel at home and make new friends with ease.

MANY COURSES AND MANY OPTIONS

In addition to various Italian language courses, the school offers courses in Italian culture, art and craft courses, individual courses customized to any subject, summer courses.

QUALITY OF THE COURSES AT AFFORDABLE PRICES

Our all inclusive prices are among the best even if you consider that we provide also accommodations, all in the city center.

Our Italian language courses to learn Italian in Florence throughout the year.

Discover all opportunities for study and holiday, Italian culture, laboratories and educational services. Choose your course.

ITALIAN GROUP COURSES

Group Italian courses are the most popular courses. They are 2, 4, or 6 hours a day.

SUPER-INTENSIVE COURSES

Super intensive Italian courses are combined with group lessons and individual lessons.

INDIVIDUAL CLASSES

Individual Italian lessons are personalized programs for one or two students.

ITALIAN FOR BEGINNERS

The Italian courses for beginners are for those who must learn the Italian language from scratch.

ONLINE ITALIAN COURSES

Online Italian courses in small groups with Zoom. Online Italian lessons individual and for couple with Skype.

ITALIAN SUMMER COURSES

The summer courses are held in Florence and in other cities by the sea: Orbetello, Rimini, Otranto.

ITALIAN CULTURE COURSES

The Italian culture courses are: Italian cuisine, art history, Italian fashion, business and work.

ART & CRAFT WORKSHOPS

The art and craft courses are composed of practical lessons: painting, drawing, sculpture, restoration, jewelery.

Special courses

Special Italian courses are for junior (14-17), senior (50+), school groups.

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Estoy muy contento con el curso. Ha cubierto todas las expectativas que tenía. Me gusta mucho el método utilizado. Las profesoras que me han impartido la lección son muy buenas. Lo recomiendo a todo el mundo. Gracias!!! 10 sobre 10

- Victor M.

I liked the school position in town, the course was short due to work but still I learned more than what I thought I can in 7 days. Teachers were kind and polite always energetic and they don’t mind to explain once or more.

- Wael A.

Les cours sont clairs. Les enseignantes sont à l’écoute. L’école est agréable et accueillante. Je le recommanderai à d’autres personnes. Merci pour tout. Parfait, Maria est vraiment sympathique, son appartement est confortable et pratique.

- Stéphanie D.

Mi piace molto questa scuola! Il corso è buono: molto chiaro e ho imparato molto. Gli insegnanti sono gentile e molto buono ad insegnare. Mi piace anche le attività extrascolastiche. Sono stata a questa scuola 2 e 3 anni fa e anche quest’anno era di nuovo un’esperienza ottima! Mi è piaciuto l’appartamento molto e la zona era ottima!

- Wieke R.

Ich habe mich sehr wohlgefühlt in dieser Schule. Die kleinen Klassen finde ich super. Die Lehrerinnen haben viel Geduld, waren sehr angenehm. Ich diese Schule weiter empfehlen. Gerne komme ich wieder einmal wieder. Herzlichen Dank an alle!

- Ursula H.

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