Learn Italian in Tuscany (San Giovanni Valdarno)

The town square in San Giovanni Valdarno

If you want to experience the very best of Italy whilst you learn Italian in Tuscany, then our school in San Giovanni Valdarno is the ideal location. San Giovanni Valdarno is an unspoilt medieval town, quite untouched by tourism, where you can really savour the colours, cuisine and aromas of Tuscany. The directors and senior management of the school are from a typical extended Italian family, creating an exceptionally friendly atmosphere where students quickly feel at home. Our school serves as an excellent base from which to explore the region, and on an Italian course in the centre of Tuscany in San Giovanni Valdarno, you'll be within an easy day-trip of major Tuscan towns such as Florence, Siena and Lucca.

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Our Italian language school in San Giovanni Valdarno

Italian class at our school

Italian courses in San Giovanni Valdarno

You can choose from a wide variety of Italian courses, taught by fully qualified and experienced native teachers. To help you to learn the language quickly, our maximum group size is just 10 students, ensuring that you'll get plenty of individual help and attention. If you are thinking of an Italian course in Tuscany, and enjoy cycling, cookery or ceramics, then take a look at our special interest courses below:

• Intensive Course (20 lessons/week)
• Super Intensive (20 lessons/week + 10 minigroup lessons/week)
• Combined Course (20 lessons/week + 5 private lessons/week)
• Special interest courses including Italian & History of Art, Work Experience, Italian & Cookery, Italian & Cycling, and Italian & Ceramics.

Accommodation in San Giovanni Valdarno

Our school in San Giovanni Valdarno, Tuscany

Alternatively, our school offers an Italian host option (sharing an apartment with Italians), shared apartments (sharing with other students from the school) and private apartments. For more information on these accommodation options, please contact us.

Italian Plus Work Placement

 Italian & Cookery Course

Italian & Cookery Course

Our Italian & Cookery Course is very popular with our students. What better way to spend an evening than learning how to cook a local dish and then sampling it with fellow students?

Cookery lessons are usually held in the well-equipped kitchen at the school. Typical dishes include Tuscan bruschetta, handmade pasta and desserts, including the delicious Bianco Mangiare! Read more

 Italian & Cycling Course

Italian & Cycling Course

 Italian & Ceramics Course

This course comprises 12 Italian lessons/week, 13.5 hrs ceramic lessons, materials, guided visits, evening dinner and studio apartment accommodation. Please contact us for more details.

How to get there

Fly to Pisa Airport and take the train to Florence. There, take the train to San Giovanni Valdarno, where you will be met free-of-charge. Alternatively, fly to Florence, and take the train to San Giovanni Valdarno. We can also arrange airport transfers.

Star Points

• High quality Italian courses
• Ideal base from which to explore Tuscany
• All accommodation is within walking distance of the school
• Exceptionally warm and friendly atmosphere

Useful Local Information

If you would like to learn Italian in Tuscany and you're interested in finding out more about the region, visit the official Tourism in Tuscany website for more information.

If you are interested in an Italian course in Tuscany, and would like to know more about typical dishes, visit the official Italian Tourist Board Food & Wine pages.