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: November 18th

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

Would you like to attend our Italian language courses in 2025? If you book an Italian language course for 2025 within November 15th, you will get the same prices as in 2024.

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 35 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.

35 YEARS OF TEACHING

The school was established in 1983, one of the first Italian language schools in Italy. The experience of over 30 years is a guarantee of professionalism and reliability.

INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

Each year, dozens of students from over 50 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.

School awarded with 5 stars on major review websites

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