This is why the world envies us: as we sit around a table life becomes less frantic, people come together and let themselves go.
We have developed this program which combines Italian language classes and cooking lessons for anyone who wants to experience this feeling: come and stay in Florence for a few weeks joining our Italian Language course, and cooking workshops for everyone, from beginners to professionals, so you can make friends with the locals and astonish people cooking the Italian way!
In just a few weeks, you will make clear progress, happily making your first homemade ice cream or catching the first glimpses of your own linguistic mastery.
In addition to that, the school also offers a range of activities, learning tours and weekend trips which can be added at any time to make your holiday even more intense and rewarding!
Cooking with Friends
The formula for those who want to have fun in the kitchen, preparing together the main dishes of Italian culinary tradition.
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What’s included & Timetable
Standard Italian Group Course
“Cooking with friends” classes
Learning Tours and Activities
Accommodation
Prices
All our packages include: Standard Italian Group Course, Cooking with friends classes and Learning Tours and Activities.
| Weeks | Program only | Single Room in the City Centre | Host Family Half Board |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 330 € | 550 € | 590 € |
| 2 | 590 € | 899 € | 1044 € |
| 3 | 870 € | 1250 € | 1500 € |
| 4 | 1120 € | 1580 € | 1935 € |
Cooking Masterclass
The course for those who want to deepen the techniques for preparing the fundamental Italian dishes, in a more intimate context and with the close assistance of a professional cook.
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What’s included & Timetable
Standard Italian Group Course
“Cooking Masterclass” classes
Learning Tours and Activities
Accommodation
Prices
All our packages include: Standard Italian Group Course, Italian language & Cooking Masterclass and Learning Tours and Activities.
| Weeks | Program only | Single Room in the City Centre | Host Family Half Board |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 450 € | 670 € | 710 € |
| 2 | 840 € | 1129 € | 1274 € |
| 3 | 1230 € | 1595 € | 1845 € |
| 4 | 1595 € | 2040 € | 2395 € |
Professional Cooking Course
These courses are designed to prepare professionally for chef work: they are recognized by the Region of Tuscany and they are released by the professional Cooking School “In Tavola”.
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What’s included & Timetable
You can decide on the level of detail and about the main topic, whether Italian Cuisine in general or Pastry Making. All our courses include:
A 4 week Standard Italian Group Course
Professional Cooking Course
Our course are available in 3 different intensity level, choose the one that most suits your needs and skills.
Prices
I level — Italian Cuisine or Pastry Making
The course lasts 18 hours, 6 lessons spreadable in a flexible amount of weeks.
| Price |
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| 1650 € |
II level — Italian Cuisine or Pastry Making
The course lasts 30 hours, 10 lessons spreadable in a flexible amount of weeks.
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| 2050 € |
III level — Italian Cuisine or Pastry Making
The course lasts 50 hours, 16 lessons spreadable in a flexible amount of weeks.
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| 2940 € |
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Details & Conditions
2018 Starting Dates
Non-beginners → every Monday
Beginners → every two weeks
08/01, 22/01, 05/02, 19/02, 05/03, 19/03, 26/3, 09/04, 23/04, 07/05, 21/05, 04/06, 18/06, 02/07, 16/07, 30/07, 06/08, 20/08, 03/09, 17/09, 01/10, 15/10, 29/10, 12/11, 26/11, 10/12
For different combinations of courses or weeks please contact the school.
Italian Language Course details
- Lesson duration of 50 minutes
- Class size: min. 2, max. 12 students
- Age group division (when possible)
- Flexible length of courses
Each course includes: evaluation of Italian knowledge level, learning material, certificate of attendance, general support during the stay, wifi access.
Learning Tours and Activities Details
Guided walks around the main Florentine neighbourhoods – guided tours to discover the artistic and historical heritage of the city – walks around Fiesole and other villages around the city.
“Cooking with friends” workshops details
- Lesson duration: from 3 to 5 hours
- Flexible schedule
- Class size: max 12 participants
- Accommodation not included: it depends on how many weeks the student wants to distribute his Cooking Course
“Cooking masterclass” details
- Lesson duration: 2,5 hours
- Flexible schedule
- Class size: max 5 participants
- Free recipe booklet
- Accommodation not included: it depends on how many weeks the student wants to distribute his Cooking Course
“Cooking Professional courses” details
- Lesson duration: from 3 hours
- Flexible schedule
- Class size: from 1 to 5 participants
- Professional Certificate of Attendance officially recognised by the Tuscan Region
- Accommodation not included: it depends on how many weeks the student wants to distribute his Cooking Course
Single Room in the City Centre Accommodation details
- The room is in a shared apartment with other guests
- The apartments in the City Centre are max. a 20 minute walk from the school
- Arrival on Sunday, departure on Saturday
The price includes: Utility fees (electricity, gas, water) • Cleaning before arrival and after departure • Set of bed linen and towels • Washing machine • Wifi access • Use of kitchen
Half Board Single Room in a Host Family Accommodation details
- Arrival on Sunday, departure on Saturday
- Selected host families
- ’Half board’ option means that breakfast and dinner are provided by the host family
The price includes: Utility fees (electricity, gas, water) • Cleaning before arrival and after departure • Set of bed linen and towels • Washing machine (one load each week) • Wifi access • Cost of food
The price does not include: Use of kitchen (25€ per week, only upon request)
