Live like a local while studying the language, culture, art or music just steps away from the Duomo.
Study Italian Language, Art, Music and Culture in a historic building just steps from the Duomo.
Learn Italian where the Renaissance was born
The Accademia Europea di Firenze (AEF) is a community of artists and educators dedicated to offering students the chance to learn the Italian language alongside its culture and values.
Our school of arts, language and Italian culture is located in the heart of Florence, just a few metres from the Duomo and Piazza San Marco. Florence becomes your classroom, where students are immersed in art, culture and the local community.
What makes AEF unique
• Small classes (max. 14 students)
• Expert faculty and friendly support team
• Language only or Language + Art / Music / Culture options
• Customizable programs
• Welcoming international community
• Housing assistance available
• Orientation, activities and events
• City-centre location, steps from the Duomo, Galleria dell’Accademia and Uffizi
• A learning environment rooted in community, sustainability and inclusive collaboration, where respect and personal growth shape the student experience
Choose your ideal path
Choose your ideal path
Italian Language
• Italiano Insieme (Group)
• Intensive Italian
Italian Language + Culture
• Italiano Plus: Art
• Italiano Plus: Music
• Italiano Plus: Culture
• Italiano Plus: Art
• Italiano Plus: Music
• Italiano Plus: Culture
Available courses
Available courses
Art
Painting
Drawing
Modelling
Photography
Fashion
Watercolour
Textile Design & more.
Culture
Italian Literature
Theatre
Cinema
Music
Piano
Opera
Singing
Composition
Jazz & more
Request information today and secure your place!
Simple steps
1.
1.
Choose your course, duration and start date
2.
Apply online
3.
Secure your place — pay €80 + 50% of the fee
4.
Prepare for Florence (Balance due during your first course week)
Florence becomes your classroom
Florence becomes your classroom
You’ll enjoy:
You’ll enjoy:
• Orientation day
• Student support
• Cultural activities
• Community events
• A welcoming creative community
• Orientation day
• Student support
• Cultural activities
• Community events
• A welcoming creative community
What our students say
“AEF offers excellent language and art programmes in a welcoming environment, with great teachers and small classes.”
— Ivo A., Mexico
“The school is in an amazing location, right near the Duomo. I couldn’t be happier here.”
— Celeste A., Australia
“AEF provides real immersion in Florentine culture, while bringing together people from all over the world.”
— Isabelle B., Brazil
“I’ve studied Italian elsewhere, but AEF has a much higher academic standard.”
— Gianni A., UK
Simple, secure and flexible payments with Flywire
Through our partner Flywire, you can pay for your course in your local currency, simply and securely.
Pay in your local currency using bank transfer or credit card, track each payment in real time and access 24-hour support in multiple languages.
FAQ
Do I need Italian to start?
No. Courses are available from complete beginner (A1) to advanced C2).
What’s included?
Course materials, AEF bag and notebook, free cultural activities, Wi-Fi, access to booking room services.
What’s not included?
Enrolment fee (€80), housing, travel, meals, insurance.
Housing?
AEF assists students in finding suitable accommodation. Our selected apartments are centrally located, comfortable and fully equipped, a short walk or bus ride from Palazzo Niccolini.
Accademia Europea di Firenze © 2005 - 2026
Via Cavour 37 - 50129 Firenze - Italia
Phone: +39 055 21 15 99
P.Iva: 05475950480
Accademia Europea di Firenze © 2005 - 2026
Via Cavour 37 - 50129 Firenze - Italia
Phone: +39 055 21 15 99
P.Iva: 05475950480
Email: info@aefirenze.it
WhatsApp: +39 345 530 7473
Instagram: @accademiafirenze
Facebook: /accademiaeuropeadifirenze/
Youtube: /@AEFirenze e /@ItalianoConAEF
Email: info@aefirenze.it
WhatsApp: +39 345 530 7473
Instagram: @accademiafirenze
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