Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci Firenze

What Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci Firenze does

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Firenze is an Italian language school for foreign students, founded in 1977 and operated by Scuola Leonardo da Vinci s.r.l. from a 16th-century Renaissance building in Florence's historic centre near the Cathedral, featuring 17 frescoed classrooms and a great hall with frescoes of Dante Alighieri and Beatrice. The school delivers a comprehensive course portfolio ranging from 1-week short-term intensives to 48-week sabbatical programs, including intensive (20 lessons/week), super-intensive (30 lessons/week), private, part-time, academic year, and online formats, alongside cultural courses (La Dolce Vita, Italy Today, art history, music, cooking), art and fashion design courses, professional Italian, university and academy preparation, and DITALS teacher training. It is a founding partner of Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL) and an accredited DITALS exam centre for the Università per Stranieri di Siena since 2001.

Name

Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci Firenze

Legal name

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci s.r.l.

Website

https://leonardo-florence.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Language Schools (61163)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Language Immersion (Medical, Legal, Hospitality, Aviation) (EDAIAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

TESOL / Bilingual / World Language Teacher Preparation Programs (EDAHAFAI)

Keywords

• Italian language courses
• Language school services
• Cultural immersion programs
• Study abroad programs
• Foreign language training

Headquarters

HQ city

Florence

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Italian Language Courses: Primary revenue from tuition fees for Italian language courses ranging from 1 week to 48 weeks, including intensive, super-intensive, long-term, and private courses. Also includes cultural courses, art courses, professional courses, and exam preparation courses.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci Firenze is a private Italian language school for foreign students located in a 16th century Renaissance building in central Florence. It delivers a structured portfolio of Italian language courses (intensive, super-intensive, long-term, sabbatical year, private, online) alongside cultural immersion programs, art/design courses, professional Italian, university preparation, and AIL 'Firenze' and DITALS exam preparation, supported by accommodation booking services.

Product overview

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Firenze is an Italian language school for foreign students offering a comprehensive portfolio of language and cultural courses. The core product consists of intensive Italian language programs ranging from 1 week to 48 weeks, including Standard Intensive (20 lessons/week), Super Intensive (30 lessons/week), Long-Term (12 weeks), Medium-Length (5+ weeks), Sabbatical Year (48 weeks), Part-Time Afternoon, Private/Individual lessons, and Academic Year programs. The school also offers cultural immersion courses (La Dolce Vita, Italy Today, Art History, Music, Cooking), art and design courses (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Fashion Design, Leather Working), professional and business Italian courses, university and academy preparation courses, and teacher training (DITALS preparation). Supporting services include AIL diploma examination preparation and accommodation search assistance. The school is part of the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci network with locations in Florence, Milan, Rome, and Siena.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Intensive Italian Course Core Italian language course of 4 lessons per day (20 per week), combining 2 grammar lessons and 2 conversation sessions, with classes of maximum 14 students. Available in 1–4 week durations.
• Medium-Length Intensive Course Intensive Italian course lasting 5+ weeks with discounted rates from the 5th week onwards under the 'more you stay, the less you pay' pricing model.
• Long-Term Intensive Course 12-week intensive Italian course with 240 lessons, designed to progress students from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) or from intermediate (B1) to advanced (C2) levels.
• Sabbatical Year Course 48-week intensive Italian course at a reduced weekly rate, designed for extended immersion and language mastery.
• Super Intensive Course 30-lesson-per-week intensive course combining standard intensive lessons with 2 additional daily lessons focused on conversation using current news articles and media.
• Super Intensive Small Group Course 30-hour weekly intensive course in small groups of maximum 5 students for more personalized interaction and learning.
• Private Italian Lessons One-on-one Italian language instruction with 3 daily lessons, customizable to student interests and available starting any weekday.
• Part-Time Afternoon Course 8-week minimum course with 4 lessons per week held from 16:00 to 17:30, designed for learners wanting a less intensive study schedule.
• Academic Year Program 32-week Language and Italian Culture course with 650 lessons, including cultural activities and AIL diploma exam preparation.
• Professional Italian Courses Business Italian courses combining 4 intensive lessons with 2 private lessons focused on professional terminology, requiring intermediate language level.
• University Preparation Course 4-week intensive course preparing international students for Italian university admission tests, with individual tutoring included.
• Fashion and Design Academy Preparation Course Preparatory course for admission to Italian fashion and design academies.
• AIL Diploma Examination Preparation Course 4-week preparation course for AIL 'Firenze' language diplomas (DELI, DILI, DILC, DALI, DALC) covering CEFR levels A1 through C2.
• DITALS Preparation Course Teacher training course for DITALS I and II certification from Università per Stranieri di Siena, including internship opportunities.
• Giro d'Italia Multi-City Italian Course Multi-city Italian language course allowing students to study across Florence, Milan, Rome, Siena, and Viareggio by changing locations weekly.
• La Dolce Vita Cultural Course 1–2 week Italian culture course combining language learning with guided tours and excursions to cultural sites.
• Italy Today Cultural Course Cultural course exploring contemporary Italian society, requiring minimum intermediate language level.
• History of Italian Art Course Italian Art History course combining classroom instruction with guided visits to museums and historical sites.
• Italian Cooking Courses Italian cooking and wine tasting courses for students to experience Italian gastronomic traditions.
• Music Courses Instrumental, vocal, and music theory courses at various skill levels.
• Art Courses (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Fashion Design) Art courses including drawing, painting (ancient and contemporary techniques), sculpture, fashion design, fresco, printmaking, watercolor, and leather crafting.
• Leather Working Course 1-month (36-hour) artisanal leather crafting course teaching hand-cutting, perforation, assembly, and hand-stitching techniques.
• Accommodation Services Free accommodation search service offering shared apartments, host families, and private apartments for students.
• Online Italian Courses Live, interactive Italian language courses delivered online via video platform for remote learners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students progress from beginner (A1) to intermediate (B1) or advanced (C2) levels depending on course duration and intensity
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Università per Stranieri di SienacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Collaboration agreement with the University for Foreigners of Siena since 2001. The school is an 'Ente Monitorato' (monitored entity) and official examination centre for DITALS (Certification of Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language) certification. The school also organizes DITALS preparation courses accredited by the university.
• Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScuola Leonardo da Vinci Florence is a founding partner of the Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL), the association that certifies Italian language proficiency levels through the 'Firenze' Diplomas. These diplomas are recognized for their reliability in various countries throughout Europe and align with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
• Various Hotels, B&B and Residence providers in FlorencesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe school collaborates with various hotels, B&Bs and residences in Florence which provide discounted rates to school clients. The school acts as an intermediary, booking accommodation on behalf of students.
• Art Atelier near school premisessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with an art atelier located near the school premises, enabling the Florence branch to offer a 'Fine Arts Department' with art courses including painting, drawing, sculpture, fashion design, and fresco techniques.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Roma: Rome campus of the Scuola Leonardo da Vinci network, running the same catalogue of Italian courses, certifications, and Giro d'Italia city rotations. Directly comparable in pricing, course design, and target learner segments.
• Linguaviva: Florence-based language school providing Italian courses for foreigners with similar duration tiers and cultural immersion components. Direct competitor for the inbound adult learner segment.
• Accademia Europea di Firenze: Florence school combining Italian language courses with art, design, and cultural programmes. Overlaps directly with the school's cultural, art, and language-immersion offerings for international students.
• Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Siena: Siena campus of the same brand, sharing course methodology and AIL partnership. Materially comparable in product mix and customer base.
• Istituto Italiano di Cultura: Florence-based Italian language school with multi-level intensive and cultural programmes. Competes head-to-head on short-term intensive, long-term, and certified Italian language preparation.
• Scuola Leonardo da Vinci Milano: Sister school within the same Scuola Leonardo da Vinci network, offering identical intensive, super-intensive, and cultural course structures in Milan. Operates under the same AIL founding-partner status and shared enrolment/marketing infrastructure.
• Europass Italian Language School: Florence-based Italian language school with intensive, long-term, and CILS/CELI exam preparation courses. Operates with similar pricing and serves the same international learner segments.
• Centro Linguistico Italiano Dante Alighieri: Long-established Florence-based Italian language school for foreigners with similar intensive, long-term, and cultural course offerings and comparable tuition levels. Direct competitor for the same inbound student segments.
• Studioitalia: Italian language school in Florence offering intensive and cultural courses to foreign students. Comparable product mix, customer persona, and price positioning to the subject school.

Broad incumbents

• International House: Global network of language schools with Italian operations, offering broader language-training scale and brand. Overlaps with the school on Italian-language product but does not specialize in the Florence cultural-immersion niche.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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