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Accademia Europea Di Firenze:
Accademia Europea di Firenze is an Italian language, culture, art and music school situated right in the heart of historic Florence in Tuscany, Italy. Our high standard of teaching makes us the fastest-growing school in Florence in recent years while still retaining our fun and pleasant atmosphere. Our main objective is to offer high quality courses in every subject we teach, through fully qualified and highly trained instructors. The Accademia is located at the Via Roma, exactly in the center of Florence historical sites, between the Duomo and the Repubblica square.

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Courses / Programs:

Photo of Art Classes / Italian Language Courses in FlorenceOur art, music and culture courses can be taken on their own or combined with Italian language courses.

Art Courses:
Our art courses will teach you to master the skills and techniques, while you perfect your personal style. Courses include:

Figure Drawing; Sketches of Florence; Watercolor; Oil Painting; Ceramics; Sculpture; Appraisal of Antiques; Refurbishing; Photography.

Music Courses: 
Whether you would like to begin, continue or perfect your music studies, here you will study with specialized instructors, from the main Italian conservatories. Courses include:

Neapolitan Song; Group Singers; Diction for Singers; History of Italian Music; History and Language of Melodrama; Opera Directing; Opera Libretti; Piano Accompaniment; Piano - Elementary/ Advanced; Musical Instruments; Vocal Technique for Lyrical Singers; Vocal Music of the Middle Ages- the Renaissance and the Baroque; Interpretation of Chamber Lyrics.

Italian Culture Courses:
In the Italian culture course, you will study Italian language together with the aspects of Italian culture that interest you most. Courses include:

Art History; History of Italian Cinema; History of Italian Theater; History of Literature; History of Contemporary Italy; Short Courses in Art History

Italian Cuisine Courses:
The Italian cuisine is the most universal and savoured cuisine of the occidental world. Our students also have the opportunity to do an internship in one of the best restaurants in Florence. This course is fundamental for professionals and for those who desire to delve deeper into Italian Cuisine. Courses include:

Italian Cuisine; Italian Cuisine + Wine Appreciation; Italian Cuisine + Internship; Italian Cuisine + Wine Appreciation + Internship

Benefits of Studying with Accademia Europea di Firenze:

Image of Art Classes / Italian Language Courses in Florence- Our teaching quality makes us the school which grows much faster by the last recent years in Florence, without losing any of our familiar, funny, and pleasant atmosphere.
- Our location was strategically chosen. The Accademia is located at the Via Roma, exactly in the center of Florence historical sites, between the Duomo and the Repubblica square. This way, the students go out of school and get straight to the most astonishing monuments of the city.
- The extra-curricular activities take real part of our courses making the students have fun, practice the language, and get a relevant cultural enrichment.
- Our comfortable settings were planned in order to make studying a pleasure and not a tough obligation.
- Responsibility and commitment to our students are our key words.

Accommodation:

We can help our students to find the most suitable accommodation for the duration of their studies:

Family Homestay:
Living with a host Italian family is a good way to practice the language and experience the Italian way of life. The host families usually speak only their native tongue so it is an excellent way to improve your newly acquired language skills. All families are used to hosting foreign students and willing to share with you their daily routines and traditions so that you gain a deeper understanding of their culture.

Student Apartment:
This option allows students to share an apartment with other foreign or Italian students. Apartments are comfortable and well equipped and furnished.

Private Apartment:
This is the best option for those who want to be completely independent and free to host friends and family. All apartments are furnished and equipped with kitchen utensils.

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Address: Via Roma 4, Florence, Italy
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