Firenze · Toscana · Italia

Influent

Influent is an Italian language school for foreigners in Firenze (Toscana): intensive courses of about 20 hours per week plus lighter options, usually starting every Monday. The school also helps you find accommodation. Below you will find the key facts, a mini guide to Firenze to plan your stay, and a form to write to the school directly.

◌ Updated more than 2 months ago

The course

Intensive20 h/wk

Light10 h/wk

Startdates of your choice

Complete beginnersstart dates of the student's choice (Sunday to Saturday)

Minimum length1 week

Housingyes

Indicative price≈ €200–300/wk (market estimate, to be confirmed)

Students per classmax 1

Housing placement servicefree

Wi-Fiyes

Also offers themed courses in: cooking, art

Public holidays 2026

1 January	New Year's Day
6 January	Epiphany
5–6 April	Easter & Easter Monday
25 April	Liberation Day
1 May	Labour Day
2 June	Republic Day
15 August	Ferragosto (Assumption)
1 November	All Saints' Day
8 December	Immaculate Conception
25–26 December	Christmas & St Stephen's Day

On national holidays schools generally don't hold lessons and hours aren't made up: if you're coming for a single week, best avoid them.

What not to miss in Firenze

Galleria degli Uffizi
Cupola del Brunelleschi e Duomo
Oltrarno e Ponte Vecchio

✈ Best airport: Firenze (FLR) or Pisa (PSA)

Planning your Italian course in Firenze: fly into Firenze (FLR) or Pisa (PSA), book the course 2–3 weeks ahead (classes fill up faster in high season, June–September) and, if you can, match your study week with one of the events above — using your Italian at a local festival is worth a week of lessons.

Weather right now

The labels, in short

ASILS	Italian association of schools of Italian as a second language; quality audited by an independent certifier.
EDUITALIA	Association of accredited schools and universities promoting study in Italy.
AIL	Accademia Italiana di Lingua: school network with its own Firenze Italian exams.
IALC	International association of independent, inspected language schools.
Bildungsurlaub	German recognition: the course qualifies for paid educational leave.
CILS	Official certificate of the University for Foreigners of Siena.
CELI	Official certificate of the University for Foreigners of Perugia.
PLIDA	Official certificate of the Società Dante Alighieri.
CSN	Swedish student-finance body: the course qualifies for CSN study grants.
LICET	Association of Italian language schools with shared quality standards and peer inspections.
DITALS	Authorised centre for the DITALS exam (teaching-Italian certification) of the University for Foreigners of Siena.

We’re out for a coffee ☕

Write to the school

Your message is sent via thuisitaliaans; the school replies straight to your email.

More schools in Firenze

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Firenze ABC Firenze Centro Fiorenza Istituto Michelangelo Europass Italian Language School Centro Machiavelli

Events this year

The city's big festivals, food fairs and cultural seasons through the year. They're not just entertainment: they're the best training ground for your Italian. At a local festival you end up ordering, asking directions, chatting with locals — the real language, the kind books don't teach. If you can, line up a week of your course with one of these.

Scoppio del Carro	Easter
Maggio Musicale Fiorentino	April–June
Pitti Uomo	January and June
Firenze Rocks	June
Festa della Rificolona	7 September

Frequently asked questions

When do Italian courses at Influent start?

Courses start dates of your choice. Complete beginners: start dates of the student's choice (Sunday to Saturday). Always confirm the next available date using the form on this page.

How many lesson hours per week are there?

The intensive course runs about 20 hours per week; the lighter option about 10 hours, ideal if you want time to enjoy the city.

How much does an Italian course in Firenze cost?

As a rule of thumb, an intensive group course in Italy costs €200–300 per week. For the exact price ask the school directly with the form on this page — they reply to your email.

Does the school help with accommodation?

Yes: Influent offers a housing placement service (free). Ask about availability and prices together with course dates.

Can I prepare for or take an official exam (CILS, CELI, PLIDA)?

For CILS, CELI or PLIDA certificates, ask the school: many prepare students for the exam and point you to the nearest exam centre.

How do I get to Firenze?

The recommended airport is Firenze (FLR) or Pisa (PSA); from there take a train or bus to Firenze. See the city guide above for the key landmarks.