I really enjoyed the school. The staff was skilled and friendly, and they have taught me as much Italian in 1 week as my Spanish school teachers in my entire life! The program and textbook also seemed well-thought-out and cohesive. Overall, it was an amazing experience, I learned a lot, and I hope to come back next year!

Thank you for an excellent course. Everything is well organised and the standard of teaching is high. The school is welcoming, helpful and friendly. I had a charming apartment in a quiet area near the Ponte Vecchio and a kind and helpful landlady. I had a very happy time and I hope to return. Thank you all.

I really enjoyed the class, and did try to learn some Italian! I have not taken a class in about 30 years, so it was not at all easy. But, even when I was completely lost, the instructors were generally friendly and encouraging. The other students were all wonderful. I hope to try again in November – and I will hopefully be a better student then.

I am very impressed with the course and the way the school is organised. The teaching has been excellent and I feel it has really helped me. I would like to complete the beginners course when I next get a chance. Thank you for everything!

School was great. Francesca is amazing, friendly and she always gives clear explanations. The location of the school is central and easy to access. I really liked the experience and will certainly come back to Istituto Il David.

I really enjoyed the instructors and the hospitality of the Istituto. The instructors teach very well and make sure the students understand what they are teaching. I also really enjoyed the after school activities because they give the students the opportunity to know the city, culture and other students.

Fantastic!! The mix of conversation lessons and grammar lessons works really well and the timings are perfect. The individual lessons were also perfect – Lucia made a big effort to provide me with Italian literature, and I’m really grateful for that. The teachers couldn’t be better – good fun and extremely good teaching style. The trips were also great – I have no complaints!

I truly enjoyed my experience at the Istituto Il David. Daniela organized my arrival and classes perfectly. She was very helpful prior to my arrival until my departure. My professors were very welcoming and knowledgeable. I would recommend this school to my friends, colleagues and family.
My host was very nice and the location was good. Although it was not in the center of town, it was a close and peaceful walk to school and the town center. I truly appreciated the care and hospitality of my host. She was very nice, intelligent and hospitable. I was very comfortable with her.

I have been extremely impressed with everything about the school. The teachers are incredibly friendly and welcoming and I felt at ease in the lessons without fear of making mistakes! The afternoon activities were also very interesting. The general atmosphere was friendly and relaxed and it was great to get to learn the other students too.
The apartment with Michela was lovely and very convenient for the school. Michela was an excellent hostess and it was a pleasure to stay with her for the week. My room was perfect with a bathroom, a TV and even a kettle to make tea! Couldn’t have asked for a better accommodation!

The school is really nice, everybody are so nice and simpatic. The classes are very interesting and the teachers are really nice. I’m feeling good here. :)
Also I like the apartment, is in the center of the town and everything is near.

Excellent facilities, great location, really helpful and funny teachers. Would definitely tell other people to come here to learn. Great experience! Thank you!

I had a very good time in this school. Class, activity and teachers are very nice and funny. If I can come back to Italy, I want to study Italian at this school again.

I like the school there are nice and good teachers – we had a lot of fun in the class every day. I like the students here and it’s very easy to study when there are few students in the class. I wish the school all the best and the success.

I enjoyed grammar classes and had the opportunity to work with two different teachers. They are both wonderfully insightful and patient. They teach grammar in a way that is accessible to all levels and with their charisma managed to make it interesting as well as fun.

The school is very well situated in the centre. The groups were small enough to make progress. All the teachers were happy and effective. I enjoyed learning Italian.

The teachers are really nice, I was surprised by how young and patient they were. The lessons were very pleasant and I never felt uncomfortable. I also really liked the location of the school, it’s great to be in the centre. I definitely improved my speaking skills. All by all a good experience!

My impression about the school is very positive. People were positive, friendly and professional. I have enjoyed both the grammar and the discussions, learned a lot and also had a lot of fun. Special thanks to Francesca who has been highly motivating and pushed us to learn more. I will recommend Istituto Il David to my colleagues also.
My warmest thanks to Daniela for all kind service provided by her. She has been very helpful.

I have enjoyed and have learned. The teacher of the grammar course presented an interesting and lively class, with perfect instructions and explanations. Always addressing my questions and following up to make sure I totally understood.
The school is neat, clean, comfortable, and offers choices for after class activities. My compliments go to Giulia for her interest and enthusiasm and ability to teach.

I like the style of the lessons (grammar 2 hours and conversation 2 hours), and since there weren’t so many students, it was very comfortable to have lesson.
And the teachers are very friendly and helpful. So if I have the chance to come to Firenze again, I surely come back to this school. Thank you very much!

I really enjoyed school. I especially enjoyed the conversation class, but I also learned a lot in grammar class. I would do this again!

Wonderful! The teachers are very good and make learning fun. I also appreciate the ability to study for only a week and have that flexibility.

Dear Istituto Il David, thank you very much for an amazing intensive course of Italian! In one week I managed to learn a lot and all of my teachers were very professional, caring and knowledgeable. Grazie mille a tutte! Vorrei ritornare :)

The school is in a good, central location in Florence and easy to find.
The teachers are very friendly, helpful, and make the lessons fun – so it’s easier to learn the language. Although only here a week, the program was full and I learned lots of words and grammar every day. I wish I was here longer, and perhaps had some extra (private) lessons to practice conversation.
Where I stayed was 20 minutes walk from the school. A very nice room in an apartment, staying with a family. The owner was friendly. The room, kitchen and bathroom were all very clean.

I’m very positive about the school. In special about the teachers and the secretary. They always work with a lot of enthusiasm. The grammar I learned has been explained in a good manner.
My room is in the city center. I very much enjoyed this place. It was wonderful to live 2 weeks in the city center of Florence. When the lady is at home, she is always willing to talk and willing to explain about Italian culture and habits.

I enjoyed studying Italian in Florence. Of course, it is a magnificent city. I really liked our teachers, the homestay. The school was very efficient while organizing my education here. I am thinking to come here again.

I liked the course at Il David very much. The teachers are very capable, patient and nice. The grammar course and the speaking course are coordinated well and have been very helpful for me.
It has been very interesting and useful to study at Il David.
My apartment was better than I expected; roomy and located very centrally. Couldn’t have wished for anything more! The price was also very reasonable.

I found the classes very useful and interesting. My teachers were great and helpful. They did their best. I had a lot of fun, too.
I liked the building of the school as well, especially the location at the top. Daniela was most helpful with preparing for the course.
I was completely satisfied with my accommodation. The landlady was very kind and helpful, she helped a lot to learn Italian. I had a great time.

I liked the school and the course very much! The teachers are really nice and very patient if you don’t understand something. The size of the group was perfect. I have improved my Italian very much and therefore I would really like to return next year. Daniela is a true heroine! She knows everything and is always there to help.

The lessons were really well organised – particularly the grammar lessons, which went at a perfect speed, and I felt that I really learnt a lot in my two weeks.
The conversation classes were well taught out and fun, and all my teachers were very professional and helpful, and explained things very clearly. The school seemed very well organized and seemed to organize everything I asked for very quickly.

I have really enjoyed my time in school – the teachers are very friendly. I found the class challenging and I have struggled a little bit, but I think in the end it helped me to improve my Italian. I would like to come back someday and I would recommend the school to anyone wanting to learn.

The school is small but very cozy. I felt very comfortable, the teachers were very nice and patient with all the students. The lessons were interesting and understandable, I was glad that I could go to a higher level the second week without asking! It showed that the teachers were interested in every single student. Also Daniela was nice, she helped me and my friend with every question we had, that was very nice and helpful. Thanks for everything, I really want to come back next year!!
The room was nice, it was easy to find and close to the station, so that’s fine. The roommates were lovely and sweet and we had so much fun together.
Thanks for everything, I had a great time here in Florence.

I really enjoyed the course. Both of my teachers were excellent: very engaging and lively, and they explained things very well. The school is attractive and comfortable, and Daniela was helpful at every stage, from my initial inquiring until the end of the course. I also found the course to be good value.

Teachers: they were patient and took the time to explain and encourage the class to continue to study. Most importantly they made the classroom comfortable and made teaching interesting, fun, but maintain the level of seriousness of the course. Their approach to teaching is stimulating students’ intellectual curiosity and independence in learning, inspiring and motivating students through a high level of presentation and appropriate communication for the beginner intensive course.

The course is well set out, and easy to follow. The teachers are well prepared, patient, courteous, on time! All of my teachers were excellent , and I am especially grateful to G. with whom I have had the most contact. Daniela has also been easy to deal with at the desk. I have not done many after school activities because of my PhD study, but have enjoyed what I’ve done, and the variety is good.

I have enjoyed my stay at “Istituto Il David”. The school has excellent teachers, and Daniela is always there to help out with any problem. Italy as we know is crazy and getting things done in Florence gives a headache, BUT not in Istituto Il david; everything here is done on time and with excellence. I recommend this school! Also, Il David has the best prices on the market. Grazie per tutto!

In fact, an amazing school! Not only did I have a lot of fun in class, I learned so much. The teachers are amazingly talented and the method of teaching used in the school is very efficient. I will definitely recommend this school.

The school was impressive top me because everyone was really friendly. The teachers that I had were knowledgeable and had a fun approach to learning Italian. I think the course moved at a good speed because in one month I have learnt a lot. I would return again and recommend Il David.

F. was fantastic for grammar and A. made our conversation hours perfect. We enjoyed meeting and working with the two others teachers as well. The program for us could not have been better. It was fully responsive to our needs. I can only wish you as much wonderful success as you had with us.

I was impressed by many things here: the quality of the school first, but also the fact that our teachers understood quickly what we wanted and responded with exactly what we needed. Every day we learned new things and used them in a natural way.
As a teacher of English I can appreciate how difficult it is to schedule lessons with multiple teachers and also to provide precisely what students want and need (not always the same thing!). you’ve done this perfectly. You’ve exceeded all of my expectations – thank you!
The location of the school is great; the classrooms are bright and well-furnished. The terrace is gorgeous.
The best part of the school, though, is the teachers. We will certainly recommend your school and we hope to be back!

Everything was well organized and the amount of information was great. I learned far more than I expected to in 4 weeks. The teachers all had great energy and were very patient and helpful. The terrace is also a wonderful addition to the school. I had a really great, memorable time and would certainly recommend.
My host family was absolutely wonderful! I was often included in activities with them, such as driving around town, shopping, going to markets, church etc. I felt more like family than a guest. My room was always well maintained. It was quite large, very comfortable, and had a lot of natural light. I always felt safe where I lived, even at night.

I like the way the lessons were structured with the grammar and conversation sessions. It was really helpful when the school moved me from the group intensive course to one on one lessons. This is a really helpful and enjoyable course.
The family was nice and the food was great.

The class is not too big so I felt more comfortable to study and got to know the teachers and other students very well. I like that teachers try to explain and teach in Italian.

I like your school very much. I like the way of the teaching: listening music and stories on audio in Italian, playing games. I like teachers: kind, helpful, cheerful, and interesting people.
Now I must go back home to work, but I believe that I’ll come back to school. Thank you!

I had a very good time and learned a lot of basics of the Italian language. Thank you!

Se avessi più tempo scriverei in italiano. I’ve enjoyed the lessons very much. I used my book from last year and I was a little bit afraid that the whole course would be repetition. But no! I’ve learned a lot of new things and only a little was repetition. The conversation were a bit hard, but much better than too easy!

I’m happy that I studied Italian in your school! It was very interesting. My course help me improve my knowledge! Mie insegnanti sono bravissime!

It’s very helpful to have the two separate sessions of grammar and conversation. I like having two different teachers for it too. I think it would have been much more helpful for me to have stayed longer than a week, because it’s hard to settle in and down in just one week.
Mrs Bianca was very lovely and helpful. She talked to me in Italian, which was really good for me. The room was very big, which was nice, and it was personable as well.

At school there were a lot of activities after class, I met a lot of new friends, everybody were nice to me and I hope to see you all again. I want to thank my teachers for all they did for me. Every conversational lesson were fun and I was always involved in discussion, and lessons for grammar were really useful and interesting. Thank you.

This school is small but I think that is good point of Istituto Il David. Because, I can know all students and teachers. Everyone is very kind, so I had a good time of school.

Very enjoyable atmosphere, geared towards learning practical applications of Italian. In other institutes the material covered was not relevant to the “real world”, so David School was much better than expected.

I found the course really helpful and now I am so much more confident in speaking Italian. I know that I’m way ahead of my class at school!
My teacher was also very good. I think she got the right balance between oral work and writing. I’ve learnt a lot from this programme and it’s been lots of fun! Thank you.

I really like this school. I like the teachers, the lessons are good and the excursions were nice. Also I really liked the art history classes, I really learned much from Anna Maria.
I’m definitely coming back in a few years to learn more Italian.

I found the course very good and I have learnt a lot in just 1 week. The teachers were very nice however we still got lots of work done. The programme was very good, I wish I could have spent longer here to take part in more activities.
Our host apartment was good and so was the lady we were staying with. It was also very close to the school for us to walk.

The school is really amazing. All teachers are very friendly, kind and smart. Especially one of them is so awesome! She is a great teacher and, I think, without her my Italian would never improve. And I am not a specialist, of course, but the programs in Istituto Il David are very interesting and useful.
My apartment was in the center of Florence. Very comfortable and nice, but sometimes noisy at night.

Great location, AMAZING teachers and interesting classes. Also nice classrooms.
When I return to Florence to learn Italian I will definitely return to Istituto Il David.

Good combination of grammar + conversation in 20 hours course. Great location of the school. Very friendly staff and teachers. Would be happy to return for more classes.

It was wonderful to be back at school. Even after 7-8 years, there is always something to learn. Grammar was sometimes difficult, sometimes easy, but the teachers were very good. The sightseeing trips were most impressive. The teacher that guided us is a very good guide and can explain many things. Also the programs for the afternoon were interesting and I’ve participated 3-4 times. I will certainly come back next year.

I should say thanks for all. I like teachers very much, because they are really active in class and they do the best they can. I learnt many things of Italian language. It was a nice course. Grazie per tutto.

The school is well managed, presentable and clean. The teachers are excellent, flexible and fun. The programs are well presented and concise.
My apartment was adequate for me and had everything that I had asked for. The area was first class for me, perfect for school, market, shops etc.

I had a really good time here. The course helped me to better understand the Italian language. As for the teachers, they’re all great and the after school programs are also great too.

Very good! Molto buono!
The teachers are really focused and helpful. Was worth every penny! Thank you very much. Grazie mille.

EXCELLENT!! My teacher was fabulous. She made us all feel accepted and she created an environment that encouraged us to try. She was very patient and made sure we understood before she continued. Because of her I want to continue in the language. She made it fun! I will miss her and the school.
I could not have asked for better! We were close to the train station, school, supermarket etc. We were provided with clean towels and blankets. The landlord was very accepting and welcoming. Thank you for this marvelous visit!

I really liked this school. All the programs offered were really fun. Making tiramisù was my favorite. And my conversation teacher is the best teacher I have ever seen!! I was so happy to meet her and the rest of the staff. I really want to come back here because of them.

The teachers were lovely and very passionate. They engaged my friend and I and made us want to speak Italian. Having done Italian before, I found the grammar and vocabulary a bit easy, but great revision. The atmosphere in class was always very positive and I really enjoyed the classes.
Daniela is fantastic. Her flat is wonderful and the bedroom was clean and spacious. Our area was excellent as it was near to the river and close to all the shops. The thing that has been the best aspect of this stay, for me, was Daniela because she spoke to me every day in Italian improving my confidence and understanding of the language. She was brilliant!

I have enjoyed studying in the school very much, I believe I have developed my Italian to a very good extent. The course was very interesting, the teachers very organised. Also the programme was very appropriate to these two weeks of study.

This is my second experience with the school and again, it was terrific. I had 4 great teachers, all of them were good, natured, encouraging and energetic. I especially liked G. as she focused most on pronunciation and would spend as much time as necessary for us to comprehend a subject. The school is very well organized and the atmosphere is quite positive. I would strongly recommend this school to others.

Istituto Il David was a really good choice as a language school, I learned a lot here. I found the classes fun and educative. The art history classes, where we went out and saw actual things, were really good. Also the people in class and the teachers had a good communication. I recommend it to all.

When I first arrived at the the school my impression was very good! Immediately everyone was friendly and welcoming! After my stay for one month I feel at home. All the teachers have been very patient and efficient while teaching! They always make learning Italian funwith games!
The apartment I stayed in was wonderful! Very good location and everything worked fine! The apartment also had extra blankets, pillows, towels which was nice!

The school was one fantastic experience. Well organized, experienced with great staff. From the reception desk to the classroom. I expecially liked Giulia, who motivated me and quickly realized my needs according to my abilities. I like activities at school, treasure hunt was great fun. Everyone here was so friendly and even often one week I felt like at home. Love the city, love the school! Coming back next Summer! Thank you!

The Istituto Il David is a very well-run language school. I really enjoyed the course and think that having a conversation class is a great idea. At first it was difficult, but the teachers were very nice and helpful. I really liked that there was an activity going on everyday and that the school always had any information I needed.

I didn’t know any Italian before I came, and now after one month I feel really good that I can do a conversation. The teachers were so nice and when I didn’t understand things they saw it and helped me. Plus, I could feel that if I had problems in general I had people I could go to! Thank you so much for the lovely experience!

I really liked the fact that we are able to to be in different levels for grammar and conversation. Really love the teachers I had, they both are very good teachers, are able to speak very clearly every topic; also if I would ask them a new topic they were not prepared for that day. I used to teach English, German and Portuguese, for foreigners, so I know how hard it is to teach grammar when “unprepared” for it.

I really enjoyed this school because it is much smaller than the others offered in Firenze. Both teachers that I had during the 4 weeks here were very helpful. I enjoyed conversation class because it was useful when talking to people outside of the classroom. Having grammar class before conversation made it easier to speak in conversation class. Overall I truly enjoyed learning here at Istituto Il David and would recommend it to others eager to learn Italian.

I enjoyed the school. The course was challenging but the instructors were very helpful when I did not understand. They explained until I understood. I learned more than I expected to in only one week. I liked how the grammar instructor switched after 2 hours to a new instructor. Both instructors were great.

The Istituto Il David is a great school. I enjoyed very much the methodology and the teaching approach. I am very happy with my improvements and my Italian speaking skills. Thank you very much for your attention and high quality service. Also, I’d like to thank the staff for their commitment and great support.

The classes were very well organized! Giulia was a wonderful teacher to have as a beginner. She was very patient but stayed at a good pace. My second half of the month, the conversation classes with Antonella were very interactive. The school was very helpful with everything and I really feel like I have improved! All the teachers and people at the school have been wonderful!
My apartment was perfect! The street felt very safe at night and was close to lots of cafés and bars. It was close to the school as well! Lots of space and very convenient to have a washing machine! Thanks for everything!

Truly I can say that scuola Il David is a very comprehensive school. They teach students in a very simplified way so as to carry everybody along. I have learnt some method to speak the simple Italian verbs without making mistakes again. Scuola David is a wonderful school in the way they organize for extra activities for students, aperitivo was great. Bravi! Bravi! Bravi!

It was a very good experience with excellent teachers. Also the method was good with grammar and different teacher for conversation. I’m sorry that I couldn’t participate in programs organized by the school because I had to work at home during the afternoons. But the programs seemed good! Well organized school!

The Istituto Il David was very good. The teachers explained the rules of grammar very well and slowly. They helped me and were patient while in class. They did not put me in the spot which I appreciated. They understand we are learning Italian and they took their time explaining the pronunciation of Italian words and phrases. They answered all of my questions. The staff here is also very friendly and I appreciate all the help they provided me. I had a lot of fun and will always remember my time at the Istituto Il David. Thank you for everything.
The apartment was more than I was expecting. The location was perfect. I was walking distance to all the major attractions in Florence. My room was big and comfortable. I enjoyed the company of my roommates and the apartment. I felt safe in the area. Safety is very important.

I have nothing but great things to say about the school, I have only been learning Italian for 5 weeks but I have learned very much in my short time here. I am very impressed with the kindness and dedication of the staff. Francesca is an amazing teacher; she is intelligent, confident and full of life. I enjoyed learning in her classroom. The Italian program itself is well put together so as to learn the basics first and then go from there. Thank you for everything, I will continue to study Italian when I go back to Canada.
The apartment I was staying in was great, everything we needed was there. It was located in a perfect location, very close to the school and central to everything in the city. The café under the apartment was amazing; I met many interesting people who helped me with my Italian. All around I would recommend the school and the accommodations to anyone.

I’ve liked everything in general: teachers, group, art history tours with Anna… The school has arranged everything very well and professionally. I’ve also got all the answers for my questions. Conversation lessons have been excellent! Elisa has made the lessons funny, efficient and interesting. I’ve also learnt a lot of grammar in the mornings. It’s been good, because I’d forgotten so many things. Art history during the evenings has been very important and interesting for me. Thank you all! I’m glad I could do the mixed course with language and art.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my time here and have really learned a lot. The course has been well-paced and after four weeks I have gone from not knowing a word of Italian to being able to hold simple conversations and understanding more complicated language. Antonella has been very encouraging and is an excellent teacher, explaining difficult grammar points fluently and Francesca has also been brilliant at getting me to speak Italian and taking us on trips outside of the school. Daniela has also been very helpful with more practical matters.
My room is large and quiet and the apartment is very clean and well equipped. The location is excellent, close to the school and the city centre. It is very reasonably priced and I like it so much I’m staying another four weeks!

The entire experience was absolutely lovely in every way. The course content and the classes in general were very informative and fun. Above all Francesca and Sara were both superb and I enjoyed every class thoroughly. The atmosphere in general at the school was always relaxed and wonderful. What a pleasure! I sincerely hope to return very soon.
The apartment is lovely and is in a great position. I felt very comfortable and safe. Maria is a really sweet and kind lady as well. I can’t complain about anything.

The school was one of the best experiences I have had. I didn’t expect to like to go to school, but I loved coming here. The atmosphere here is wonderful, it is like a big family with all the activities after school and the teachers are so nice and helpful. They were all great. Also the services provided by Daniela were great, such as making reservations for museums and receiving our mail. Everyone makes it easy to be in a new city and I really appreciate it. Thanks so much for the great experience. I hope I can come back to study in the next couple years.

I really liked the school because it’s well organized and the personnel is very friendly. The course is good and intensive. The teachers were very good, friendly and helpful during the class. I liked the extracurricular program because it gave us the chance to meet with other students, do different things, see the city and feel the pulse of Florence. Thank you for the great experience!

Scuola David was great - the lessons were useful and enjoyable (particularly grammar). All the teachers were friendly and it was great meeting people from all over the world. I found it easy to settle into life in Firenze because everyone was so welcoming and there was always something organized to see or do, to keep us busy/involved. Thank you for a great month in Firenze.
I really liked where I stayed. My host mother was great and I really enjoyed having dinner at home, practicing my Italian etc. The apartment was nice and right in the centre of Florence which was perfect for traveling about (S.M.N. station etc.). I’m going to miss living in Firenze and would love to come back someday.

The course is very well structured, detailed, I liked the flexibility of the course and the subject which is diverse every class. The teachers are very good, fun, very knowledgeable. They can give very well-detailed explanations of terms/information unknown. The program is nice because it changes everyday with every class, therefore I’m very satisfied.

The school was very welcoming and well-organized. Everybody was always available to answer questions, whether they were about the subjunctive or where to find the best gelato. The teachers were all bravissime e molto carine and the classes offered a broad but very in-depth understanding of the Italian language. I think one of the school’s greatest strengths is its incredible diversity. In every class you have perspectives from all over the world which creates interesting conversations and friendships that wouldn’t have been possible without this experience. I also really appreciated all of the activities the school organized which made it easy to explore Firenze/Italia and meet students from all different levels.
I had a wonderful experience with my host mom. She was always very sweet and welcoming and she really made me feel at home here in Firenze. She also helped a lot with my Italian, talking to me about my day, her life and the world every night over dinner. La mia mamma fiorentina, she was always ready with advice or a restaurant recommendation to help make my stay here more enjoyable.

I enjoyed my time I spent at the school, all is organized well, my compliments! The location and the accommodation of the school are excellent. I also enjoyed attending lessons; the teachers take their time for you and make you feel welcome at school. I am content with everything and am glad that I chose to attend a course at Il David. I will certainly tell and advice/suggest my friends.
Also my compliments for the apartment and family you selected for me. The apartment is comfortable and clean and watching "il calcio" with the family was great. Next time I visit Firenze I hope that I can stay with them again. As for the location, I couldn’t have wished for any better. My landlords became a real family to me.. and that was great! Thanks!

From the beginning, I was impressed by the professionalism and friendliness of the staff. The teachers were very helpful in making me feel part of the group in each class that I was in and helped me to understand the Italian culture. Given that I started at the beginners level, I am pleased by my improvement and grasp of the grammar and manner of conversation. The teachers were great at listening to and trying to help me overcome any problems that I may have had. Since the beginning, I felt the school has been with me and the other students. Thank you!

I’m really satisfied with the school and the courses. In only one week I learned a lot. It’s great that the courses are divided between grammar and conversation and that the teachers always encourage students to talk. The organization of the courses and the extra activities are as well very good. Everybody at school was very helpful.

This was a very fulfilling experience for me. I feel like I learned so much in this class! The method of teaching was very effective and I thought that the teachers were very good! I have studied Italian at other schools but this was by far the best! I will always remember my time here and look back on it friendly. The course went by so quickly.
I stayed near Piazza del Carmine and it has been wonderful! I love the area I live in and my apartment is good.

It was a pleasure for me to study Italian in Istituto Il David. I had spent a great time here. I highly appreciate the teachers in the school. Thanks to them I studied so many things and studying was real pleasure. I'm looking forward to coming back in Istituto Il David.

I really enjoyed my experience of the school. I feel that I have learned a lot. Both types of lessons were well structured. Everyone of the school was helpful + friendly. Una bella esperienza! Grazie tanto.

The school was well organized. I think I was in the right classes, the level was always ok. I hoped to be able to communicate more. The grammar lessons were more useful than the conversation lessons. At school the teachers were personal, always helped, informed us about the activities in the city and were very nice. The atmosphere at school was great. I liked the "famiglia", Maria taught us a lot and was always prepared to help us. The neighbourhood was safe and peaceful, but quite far from the centre. We bought a bike, which was perfect.

The course was really helpful especially because people do not speak much English. It starts from the very basic so it is easy to catch up. The teachers are very sweet and nice, they repeat till you don't understand. Overall the course offered by Istituto Il David is very good to learn Italian.
The room provided by the school was excellent. I had other roommates from other countries so get to know them personally . The location of the apartment was excellent.

The school has a wonderful program. I have definitely enjoyed studying here. The school is very organized. The teachers and students were all friendly! The time schedule for the class (morning) is very easy to work around because it leaves the entire afternoon free.

I thought the school was great. It was a struggle because it was taught all in the language but it helped progress even further. I feel like I have accomplished more in 1 week than I would weeks at a normal classroom. The teachers are very nice and extremely patient. They were also fun.
My host was very nice and although she could not speak English we were able to communicate. It was fun learning first hand about Italian life. My room was great and had plenty of space. Everything was very clean.

Firstly I would like to thank to Istituto Il David, Mr.Carlo and the staff. You are very helpful and always ready to serve. I found that the course are very interesting and challenge me to learn more my Italian. Our teachers are excellent, they are very patient, creative and friendly. I am really feel at home in this school. I do hope that I am still have a chance to join you for the next time. I wish you all the best. God bless our beloved institute and all.

The school was ideally located for us, as we are living on Vigna Nuova! So being so centrally located was excellent. The teachers that we had for the 4 weeks were EXCELLENT and we have have such great memories of them to keep with us. The teaching style was informative, patient and very embracing, as beginners I felt very comfortable in the learning environment. I would definitely come back again. Classrooms were great, but I especially liked the terrazza! Much more intimate and lots of natural light.

I am very pleased with the school. I needed a place where every day I could practise conversation, and all the classes were perfect for that. All the instructors are very well-focused and just the right level.
In the future, when I have another block of time free, I will most definitely return to continue my studies at Istituto Il David! Grazie!

The school is right in the centre and it is really convenient to go to everywhere. The teachers are nice. It was sometimes really difficult to study Italian for me, but they are really gentle and patients to taught me. The programs are really funny and enjoyed a lot. My flat was close to the centre and the school. Sometimes felt little noisy but easy to go to everywhere. I had a good time in Firenze and I'd like to come back again in the future.

I was very impressed by the professionalism I saw within the school. I was very glad I enrolled and stayed for the whole month. My teachers were both very nice and helpful and the other students were so friendly. I will come back next year.

I was very pleased with the classes at the school. They exceeded my expectation and the teachers were very nice and easy to understand. The classes were always interesting and stimulating because everyday was a little different.
I thought my apartment was perfect for me. It was very close to the school and in a safe area with lots of restaurant and shop close by. The room size was large and the house fully equipped with everything that I needed.

What a lovely school! Grazie! The teachers are lovely, helpful and really want you to learn the Italian language well! I had nice weeks here. Also the combination of 2 hours of grammar and the 2 hours of conversation is good. In one week you’ll learn a few basics that really helps you speak Italian.

I had a fantastic time. Everyone was very friendly and the teachers were excellent! The school is in a great location and I hope to come back (for longer next time). Grazie molte!

I enjoyed the school and the lesson a lot.The teachers were all very helpful, check and explained the concept very well.
Loved the apartment that I stayed in. It was large, comfortable and always clean. Silvia was a great host and enjoyed living with her. Also it allowed me the opportunity to speak only in Italian to home.

We have had a fantastic 2 weeks in Florence. We took a 2-week "standard course" (4 hours' lessons/day) which allowed a perfect balance of time to spend learning Italian and seeing the sights. The teaching was excellent especially as this was our first time learning Italian. The school trips were good value with friendly and informative guides. Its location in the heart of Florence added to the generally wonderful experience.

The school was very organized. I liked having 2 classes, really enjoyed the conversation class. I found the grammar class a little hard sometimes, but it was a good challenge. Everyone was also very helpful, teachers and secretary. The apartment was perfect. Thank you for letting me leave my backpack before I arrived to school!

I loved my stay at the school. The program was challenging but I was able to comprehend what I was taught. I learned so much. I loved both of my teachers. Their enthusiasm for the language was contagious. I would certainly do this program again if I had the chance.
My apartment was wonderful. It was very spacious and clean when I arrived. The SMN area was, unfortunately, very noisy, due to a great deal of construction, but other than that it was fine. I enjoyed my stay very much.

The course at il David is excellent. All the teachers have given very clear explanations about the grammar and they have made me more confident when speaking Italian. I have enjoyed every minute of my lessons and don’t want to leave Florence! The lessons were very entertaining so that, although I had to work hard to learn everything, the 4 hours passed very quickly. I was made to feel very welcome by everybody on the staff of Istituto Il David. The lessons about the History of Art were very interesting and we have learnt a great deal to help us understand all the cultural and artistic treasures in Florence and in Italy. Il David Institute is an excellent place to visit and enjoy Florence, Italian language and the people. The afternoon in Chianti was great! Grazie mille, al prossimo anno!

A very good school, with very dynamic teachers, very motivating. I would come back for sure to perfect my Italian. I would strongly recommend to friends and anyone. Very professional establishment.

I had a lovely time in this school. I was satisfied with all the classes. I have to mention that the teacher of grammar was very good at explaining the grammar, and the teacher of conversation, her method of teaching is excellent as well. Of course all the teachers were friendly at all times, pleasant to learn from. I checked out lots of other schools before attending Italian lessons , and I made a decision to come to Istituto Il David because of your receptionist :) who gave me a very good impression. It was a good decision: thanks for her!

I love Instituto il David. This was my second time to study here, and I am quite sure I will come back again next year when I go on my summer break. The teachers are wonderful, the program is good, my Italian has improved greatly.

I really want to thank you for everything! I enjoyed every moment in David school and I would love to come again! Most of all I am glad for meeting nice and gentle people. The lesson, the teachers, everything is wonderful. Grazie.

The school was very good. The teachers were very nice and helpful. I learned a lot in both classes, the grammar class and conversation. The classes were fun and I enjoyed afternoon trips with the class through the city of Firenze.
The apartment was very nice, always kept clean and tidy. The area was central, close to everything, which I loved. Maria was a really nice lady and very hospitable. Overall my room, bathroom and kitchen were fantastic.

The school is very well organized and everybody is extremely personable, Francesca and Giulia are so wonderful and very, very helpful teachers! I knew absolutely no Italian at the beginning of the class and now I fell much more comfortable getting around and trying to speak Italian at stores and restaurants. It’s been a great experience and if I have the chance to come back to Firenze, I will definitely come back to this school!

I have really enjoyed my time at Instituto il David. The lessons were very good as they involved a lot of interaction with all in the class. I feel I have as good understanding of Italian after 4 weeks here.
I have been staying with the family…. and have thoroughly enjoyed my stay. They have been very kind since my arrival and there have been no problems.

The atmosphere in the school was very nice. I made some new friends already the first day. The teachers were all very nice and patient, and their classes were useful. My Italian really improved, also because the 2 individual hours of class every day. I can recommend this school to everyone. I lived an a really nice apartment with 2 great girls. The apartment was almost in the centre and it was not far from the school.

My time at the school has been both productive and fun. The content of the class lessons has always been precise and beneficial to my learning. The teachers have been patient, entertaining and supportive. I only have good things to say about the school and will certainly recommend it to anyone. I’ve made friends and enjoyed my time there.

My impression of the school is very good. Small, cozy and relaxed. The teachers were very good, lots of patience and humor, so I went every day! The program was also very good. My experience with this school was perfect.
I lived with an Italian student in the centre of Florence. I really liked my roommate and the place, perfect for these two months. The house was clean and my roommate very easy-going, thanks.

I loved the school! I have learned so much I could probably write this in Italian! I could write it, but still can’t speak it… All the teachers I’ ve had were very knowledgeable + helpful. These two months have been a great experience. I want to come back next year!
I liked my apartment very much + my roommates were great. It was close to the school + in a decent neighborhood. Very clean, well kept flat!

It’s was a really nice experience. The lessons were very interesting and the teachers professionals. I really want to thank Istituto Il David for this helpful course. Now I’m returning to Greece to start my Italian lessons again and take my diploma more easy. Grazie tante!

Good, otherwise I wouldn’t have come back! Chiara’s class is very helpful. She is an experienced and patient teacher who explained concepts well. The afternoon one-to-one session with Carlotta was very interesting. She focused articles and themes on my interests and needs.
Room and apartment fine. Friendly, helpful and non-intrusive hosts. However, as the apartment is directly on the square Piazza santa Croce, it is very noisy, particularly late at night.

The school was very nice and friendly, very helpful with getting acclimated to the town. Very helpful with any problems and the teachers were all very friendly and nice. Make it very easy to learn Italian!
Apartment was very nice. Great location to school and center and train station. Room was nice and big. Big bed and tv.

This course was fantastic! I’ve learned very much! Teachers are very motivated and energetic! The exercises what we have done were very nice. We have talked much, listened music, played games, etc.
I like my apartment. I have own room and toilet. That’s cool.

With few words everything was great! Classmates were interesting. Teachers were very nice. Programs were interesting and funny. I wish to have the chance to come back again. I am happy that I had this chance and this opportunity to be here.
The apartment was clean, big and nice. It was very close to the school and close to everything in the center.

Istituto Il David is great, all here is great. My classmate and my professor is very kind and generous, I love here and I want to come back here again with my cousin and friends, this school is giving me a knowledge through only a little but I know now to communicate just only a little. Thanks to my school, to my professor Elisa and Serena. Thank you so much. I love you and God bless.

This was my second time attending this school and I enjoyed it as much as the first time. I learned a tremendous amount and the teachers were excellent, as always. I would definitely consider coming back, and would also recommend it to many friends.

This school was absolutely amazing. I found the course very helpful to further my knowledge of this wonderful language. The teachers were great! I found that I learnt a lot here with the help of the teachers in the private lessons. Grazie per tutto! :)
About my accommodation, miss Betty was great. She welcomed me into her house like a family member. The room, area and house were perfect and close to the school. She made my stay in Firenze that much more enjoyable.

I enjoyed my time here very much and learned quite a lot of Italian in 2 weeks. I'm very satisfied with the progress I've made, and hope to continue studying Italian in the future. Everyone at the school has been very friendly and very professional. Accommodation: I got along very well with Teresa. She is very thoughtful, and was an excellent way to practice my Italian (even though she likes to talk more than listen). I didn't mind the walk at all since it was very pleasant. Food was always good and enough, and the apartment was always kept clean, etc. Thanks for everything!

The course was excellent and I really enjoyed my time here. The lessons were very useful and I have learnt a lot. All of the staff were very helpful and kind and I will definitely recommend the school. The accommodation was fine and the price was very reasonable for such a central location. I had no problems and it was nice to have it all arranged before I came.

I enjoyed my 4 weeks at David school. The teachers were all very nice. Lisa was excellent for beginners and grammar. The programme was good but I would have liked to do more conversation and some geography and culture conversation.

I am sad to be leaving after only 2 weeks at the Instituto Il David. I have found the school and teachers both extremely professional and friendly. A special thank you to Francesca for her patience with me. I have made many new friends here and highly recommend this school and learning experience to every one, the longer the better. Thank you so much all at the Instituto Il David, grazie, ciao, Gaz

A warm and welcoming atmosphere, nice school, good teaching. Everyone has been really friendly and helpful, and I’ve had a great stay.
My accommodation was great, a big house with lots of space and Vanna has been a brilliant host, I couldn't have asked for anything more! The food has been fantastic and is been a great chance to speak more Italian.

I think that this school does a very good job of teaching people (from all different language backgrounds) how to speak Italian. I definitely learned a lot of Italian. The teachers are all so nice and make class fun and enjoyable.
My housing was very nice and my roommate was nice. The housing was in a good location close to the center and close to a bus stop.

The teachers here are fantastic. They are always full of energy and passion for what they do. I thoroughly enjoyed those days that I did attend the school and will never forget the experience.
The accommodation was impeccable. The location was fantastic and it truly added to a wonderful stay in Florence. My host family was friendly and very accommodating to my needs. I cannot complain at all and will highly recommend this school upon my return to Australia.

Il David is very organized and well directed. It provides a very open environment where students are given the opportunity to meet and share cultures. The teachers are very helpful and very nice. I learned a lot in Il David. Being incredibly helpful, they found me a new apartment right away upon finding out about my allergies. Both apartments were beautiful and in great areas. My roommate was great + we got along great.

Having attended several different language course the last 5 years, the course in Istituto Il David is the one where I have learned most. The teachers are very good, and they manage to activate all the students. I feel that my language level is a lot better how offer six weeks at the school. The administration was been very helpful.
I am very happy for choosing half-pension. My landlady is a wonderful cook, and she has made two “piatti” every evening. My room has been a nice place to stay, and I have had the opportunity to speak a lot with the lady, which has been very good for my oral language.

School is very well run and friendly After only 9 days of class I can now understand and speak a small amount compared to none on day 1. Exceeded my expectations.
My apartment was in a fantastic location and very nice. I would recommend it and I would be happy to stay there again. Only small complaint is the noise from the restaurants at night.

It was exactly what I wanted. I learned a lot of the grammar which I was still missing, and I was able to practice conversation a great deal. The teachers were fantastic, and the materials and methods used were new, different, and interesting. Overall, very satisfied. I would love to return!
Wonderful accommodation. A little far from the school but I didn’t mind walking each day. The landlady was nice, it was a pleasure living with her. Everything was clean and comfortable.

I really enjoyed my time at the school. All of the teachers are very caring, positive and compromising for the different levels of ability of each student. The school is a small but good environment for effective learning is a great city. The location of the school was great. I enjoyed meeting students from all other countries!
Maria was extremely nice and patient with my Italian. The apartment is a little far from the center during the night, but I got to see a lot of the city! Overall everything was great!

The school was excellent. I found the teachers very approachable and friendly. The facilities were good. The office staff also very helpful The lessons were fun, informative and also difficult! But I learnt a lot and am inspired to learn more when I get home. I will recommend this school to others and would return here myself. Special thank you to my teachers.
My accommodation was lovely and what I expected. I liked being able to use the kitchen whenever I wanted. The room was neat, clean and tidy. My “landlady” was very friendly, helpful and always happy. She also allowed us our privacy and freedom to come and go as we pleased. I also recommend her apartment to anyone. Please pass on my thanks to her, as I will.

The school was beautiful and it was an amazing experience. The teachers are warm and welcoming who become lifelong friends. The course was very interactive not only do you learn the language and culture of Italy but a bit about the peers in your class. I would like not change anything about Il David everything was wonderful. Grazie.
The apartment was very nice. The owners were very welcoming. The walking distance was good and it was nice that it was not needed to take a bus. It was clean enough and my roommate was very nice.

Friendly and professional atmosphere. Courses well structured, especially the morning grammar class. Really enjoyed the one-to-one classes in the afternoon. In one week I feel I have made good progress, although I am all too aware of the work yet to be done!
My accommodation was clean, central, friendly.

The school was simply wonderful. The teachers were marvelous. The school building was clean and organized, and the location fantastic. You are doing a wonderful job. I had a wonderful month in Florence. Thank you! My accomodation was great! Rossella, the owner of the apartment where I was staying, was very nice. I had a large, clear, sunny room, in an apartment just two blocks from the Duomo and three blocks from school. It was wonderful!

The school is wonderful as are the staff and the teaching itself. I have very much enjoyed my time at Istituto Il David. I have learnt much Italian while studying at the school. I highly recommend it to anyone considering studying here.

The school has been great. Really well organized. I’ve had a lovely time here in Florence. I really feel that my Italian has improved a lot. The conversation class has been really good, I’ve grown a lot in confidence + the topics we discussed were really interesting. The grammar lessons (intermediate) were useful but not very imaginative.
The accommodation was great! The landlady was really kind + attentive + very chatty when was great for helping my language skills. The apartment was clean + comfortable + the food was great!

I was thoroughly impressed by this school. I’ve learned more than I ever thought I could. The teachers are wonderful and very helpful. The classrooms are very nice and spacious.
The apartment was wonderful. The rooms was comfortable and everything was better than I found have thought.

Everything was perfect since the day I came here. I had a great time for one month, and I learned a lot Italian. Now, I can even talk a bit :). Davide and Ilaria were always so warm and so kind. Also Carlo and Karin. I want to thank you all, for everything you've done for me. I'm sad because I'm leaving but next year I'll perhaps be back! I'll miss you all. Ciao. My apartment was so close to everywhere. I'll also miss my house in Firenze. Hope to see you again! Ciao tutti!

I really enjoyed my two weeks here. I thought the school was great. I loved my teachers. They were excellent and very nice. I wish I could stay longer and hope to come back again. Ciao!
I really liked my apartment, mainly because I had such nice roommates. The location was great. Grazie.

The impression of the school is good. The two teachers were able to explain the grammar. They were very patient and took their time to explain things. It was easy to ask questions. The lady of the apartment was very hospitable. The dinners were nice.

My first impression of the school was how good and different it was! I thought it was great that all people from different countries studied together.
I have enjoyed the hotel I stayed in as it is quite beautiful and it was also good because the people there were quite friendly.

Dear Aurora, Carlo, Chiara and Lisa, I just wanted to write to say 'Thank you so much!' for all your help and kindness. I had a great time in Florence and at the school. I have learnt so much and hope i can remember it all when i start university again at the end of september. I am back in England now but really wish i could have spent more time in Italy as i was really starting to relax into it! I hope to return and speak italian with more confidence. It has been a fantastic trip and thank you again everyone for all your help, Ashley x x

Thank You very much for your kindness and help. We had great time in Florence: the school was good, the accomodition was good, all the people were nice and helpful and even the weather was good! We hope that someday we can return to Florence and to your school. E poi ti scriviamo in l'Italiana, perchè abbiamo l'intenzione di continuare i studi italiani anche qui a Helsinki.

It was my first experience to learn in Italy. I think it was the most right decision I could made to choose Instituto Il David. The school and the staff are extremely friendly, helpful and kind. Especially I’ve gained a lot from grammar. This week made me more courageous and I feel I can understand Italian well. It was nice meeting students from different countries. I hope I will be back once again.
My landlady was kind. For me it was a good chance to discover Italian lifestyle. All the family and friends were very kind and helped me feel at home.

The school was very friendly, helpful with lots of things outside the school as well as school related. The course was great and being fully immersed focus you to learn more.
My apartment was comfortable, cozy and very convenient. Close to the city and it had all the comforts of home.

The school has been very well organized, with excellent admin, and well thought-out classes. I have particularly enjoyed the Italian grammar lessons. I have felt challenged in these classes, and I feel to have learnt a great deal. I love the situation of the school, its in a excellent location and is spacious too.
My impression of the organization of accommodation has been very good. I was quite particular about what sort of accommodation I wanted, and the school was able to accommodate me. I was put with an Italian landlady, who I got on with so well. She was very generous, kind and hospitable.

Really friendly and welcoming place with great teachers and students. An excellent chance to learn the language and meet people from all over the world. I want to come back!
Perfect accommodation. 10 minutes walk from the school and in a really lively place (Santa Croce area). Talking to the woman I stayed with was the best way to learn, and she was also an amazing chef so I recommend a home stay.

The school has been great, I had a very good experience with all the professors. My expectation were truly met and I feel that my Italian has improved very much. I will recommend the school to all friends and family, and return for my own studies.
The apartment was clean and in good condition. The owners were very attentive and friendly. The housemates were also great and overall it was a very friendly and comfortable environment at home.

This school gave me a lot of fun and I got a chance to meet a lot of friends. So I had a very good time. I'm thinking to come back to Italy. Grazie!!! Ciao. My accommodation was good, so calm and quiet.