- Our ESL Program
Founded in 1977, we have decades of experience
in teaching Italian in Italy. All Scuola
Leonardo da Vinci schools are located in
the city center and we hire professional,
young teachers, all of whom have studied
at the university level and who have been
specially trained in teaching Italian to
foreigners. We offer Italian courses all
year round at all levels, and we offer a
large range of activities for students to
experience and participate in Italian culture.
We also have several professional memberships
including members of ASILS (Associaton of
language schools of Italian as a second
foreign language), ASILS (Association of
language schools of Italian as a foreign
language), ELITE (Excellent Language Institution
Teaching in Europe), NAFSA (Association
of International Educators promotes the
exchange of students and scholars to and
from United States) and more.
Students from over 50 countries have studied
at the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci schools,
and many of our students come from personal
referrals - students who themselves have
recommended our schools for the outstanding
experience they provide..
- Surrounding
Area
Our schools are located in Rome, Florence,
Siena and Milan, and are all situated near
to modern downtown areas as well as providing
access to the wealth of cultural heritage
which these cities possess. Our schools
offer a unique opportunityto not only learn
Italian but experience and interact with
Italy's culture and society.
- Accommodation
We offer a range of accommodation options
to suit every taste and budget. Accommodation
includes single or double room in a family
with breakfast, single or double room in
a family with half board, single or double
room in an apartment, or single/ double
room in Extra Comfort apartments. Upon request,
we can also arrange rooms in hotels of all
categories as well as independent flats,
mini apartments, residences and boarding
houses.
- Other Features
We can meet you from the airports in Rome
and Florence and from the train stations
in Florence, Rome and Siena and take you
to your accommodation.

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