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Florence Academy of Italian Music, Art
and Italian Language.

Our Location

Florence Academy is situated right in the heart of historic Florence, literally steps from the Cathedral:


• from Piazza Duomo: 50 meters
• from Piazza della Repubblica: 30 meters
• from the Ponte Vecchio: 200 meters
• from Santa Croce: 400 meters
• from Piazza Signoria: 100 meters
• from the train station: 200 meters

Thanks to it's fantastic location, Academy actively participates in the city's varied cultural activities, creating a climate of instinctive and pleasant interaction between Italians and foreigners.

School services

We want our students to be comfortable; to feel as if they were at home, and in order to do so, we offer many free services that they are welcome to use:

Cinema, Art Exhibits, Concerts and Theater

The staff provides the students with an accurate information service regarding the most important cultural events taking place during their stay, both within Florence and around Italy. Upon request, the school can also provide the service of reserving tickets, often obtaining reduced-price tickets when there are enough students to form a group.

Evening at the Opera

Outings and excursions to see the most prestigious productions are regularly organized during the Opera season and festivals (Puccini Festival, Arena di Verona, Rossini Festival, Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, etc.).

Piano

A use of a piano is available to students who wish to practice their study of the instrument or to study their vocal repertoire.

Chorus and Orchestra

Florence Academy actively collaborates with a chorus and a 40 piece orchestra. As long as it is compatible with programmed concerts, interested students may participate in their rehearsals, even for short periods of time.

Free Internet

The students are welcome to use the computers in the lab, free of charge, to navigate the web, write and receive email, as well as use the office applications installed.

The staff can provide students wishing to practice a sport with information about sports clubs, gyms, dance lessons, and playing fields.

Student Card

A school ID card will allow students to receive special discounts in selected stores, bars, restaurants, wine shops, bookstores, music stores, theaters and music halls.

Transfer Service

Upon request a transfer service can be arranged from your arrival location (train station/airport) to your assigned housing or hotel. Transfer reservations must be made no later than one week before arrival. Depending on where you arrive, the costs is between 30-60 euro.

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