20 hrs/week Italian language group course in the morning, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am (9.15 in Lucca)- 1:00 pm with a coffee break at 11:00 am + afternoon activities: lectures, excursions and guided visits.

Classes are held in small groups up to a maximum of 12 students.

On your arrival, we will test your knowledge of Italian in order for you to join the right class.

Art, cultural, and gastronomic afternoon activities are held twice a week and included in the course fee. Tickets for museums/monuments, food and beverages will be charged as extras.

For long term courses (+12 weeks) we require the payment of the entire fee in advance.

Enrolment terms to obtain a study Visa

Please check with the Embassy/Consulate the requirements for a Visa application;
fill out the enrolment form and send the payment for the whole period of study as well as the copy of the passport. We will send you an enrollment certificate to be provided to the Italian Embassy or Consulate in order to obtain your study Visa.
Once you have your visa and arrive in Italy, we will help you get a temporary residence permit.
Should the Italian Consulate withhold your Visa, we will refund the amount paid minus €250 for expenses.
(The letter stating the refusal of the Visa must be submitted to the school).
The study Visa will enable you to prolong your stay up to a maximum of three years, enrolling in the same type of course and at the same school through which you obtained your initial Visa and allows you to work on a regular part-time contract up to a maximum of 4 hours a day

Starting dates for beginners 2026

Non-beginners can start on dates other than the course start dates listed.
Lucca:Jan 12,26 – Feb 09, 23 – Mar 09, 23– Apr 7, 20 – May 4, 18 – June 1, 15, 29 – July 13, 27 – Aug 10, 24 – Sept 7, 21 – Oct 05, 19 – Nov 02, 16, 30 – Dec 14
Bologna:Jan 12, 26 – Feb 2 – Mar 02 – Apr 13 – May 11, 25 – June 15, 29 – July 13, 27 – Aug 24 – Sept 07, 21 – Oct 05 – Nov 02, 30 – Dec 2
Florence:Jan 05, 19 – Feb 02, 16 – Mar 02, 16, 30 – Apr 13, 27 – May 11, 25 – June 08, 22 July 06, 20 – Aug 03, 17, 31 – Sept 14, 28 – Oct 12, 26 – Nov 09, 23 – Dec 07

Starting dates for beginners 2027

Non-beginners can start on dates other than the course start dates listed.
Lucca:Jan 11,25 – Feb 08, 22 – Mar 08, 22– Apr 5, 19 – May 3, 17, 31 – June 14, 28 – July 12, 26 – Aug 09, 23 – Sept 6, 20 – Oct 04, 18 – Nov 08, 22 – Dec 6
Bologna:Jan 11 – Feb 8 – Mar 8 – Apr 12 – May 10, 24 – June 14, 28 – July 12, 26 – Aug 23 – Sept 06, 20 – Oct 11, 25 – Nov 15, 29

After registering via the online form, please wait for confirmation of the course from our secretary.

Italian culture

One-to-one online tutoring sessions
Join us on our new online course focusing on Italian Culture! A flexible programme for your personal interests:
5 private lessons, 60 minutes each, € 150
Please choose your favourite themes on Italian Culture:
Il paesaggio toscano; Il piacere del vino: la degustazione, i territori, il cibo e il vino.
This program would best suit those with advanced Italian language skills: Level B2 Upper Intermediate
To make a booking, please contact our friendly registrations team, who will be glad to offer advice and guide you through the process

20 hrs./week group Course in the morning, 9:00 am (9.15 in Lucca)-1:00 pm, Monday to Friday with a coffee break at 11:00 am + 5 or 10 hrs./week one-to-one classes in the afternoon + optional afternoon cultural activities (lectures, excursions and guided visits to the main monuments, museums, churches, historical buildings and places of interest).

Starting dates: every week (every 2 weeks for absolute beginners).

Classes are held in small groups. The maximum number of students per class is 12. On average there are 6 or 7 students in each class.

Art, cultural, and gastronomic afternoon activities are held twice a week and included in the course fee. Tickets for museums/monuments, food and beverages will be charged as extras.



On your arrival, we will test your knowledge of Italian in order for you to join the right class.

Special prices for 5+ weeks (long term) courses: for further details please contact us at info@koinecenter.com

Starting dates for beginners 2026

Non-beginners can start on dates other than the course start dates listed.
Lucca:Jan 12,26 – Feb 09, 23 – Mar 09, 23– Apr 7, 20 – May 4, 18 – June 1, 15, 29 – July 13, 27 – Aug 10, 24 – Sept 7, 21 – Oct 05, 19 – Nov 02, 16, 30 – Dec 14
Bologna:Jan 12, 26 – Feb 2 – Mar 02 – Apr 13 – May 11, 25 – June 15, 29 – July 13, 27 – Aug 24 – Sept 07, 21 – Oct 05 – Nov 02, 30 – Dec 2
Florence:Jan 05, 19 – Feb 02, 16 – Mar 02, 16, 30 – Apr 13, 27 – May 11, 25 – June 08, 22 July 06, 20 – Aug 03, 17, 31 – Sept 14, 28 – Oct 12, 26 – Nov 09, 23 – Dec 07

After registering via the online form, please wait for confirmation of the course from our secretary.

Firenze:
Individual course (1 student – 1 teacher) 1 lesson -€ 40
Duetto course (2 students- 1 teacher) – 1 lesson - € 50
Trietto course (3 students – 1 teacher) – 1 lesson- € 60

Structured lessons for 2, 3, 4, 6, and 8 hours/day + optional afternoon activities.

The 6 and 8-hours course is divided into 2 parts and held by two different teachers: 9.00 am (9.15 in Lucca) – 1.00 pm (first part) and 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm or 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm (second part), with a coffee break at 11.00 am. Upon request, the 8-hours course includes a conversational lunch with one of the teachers.

We also provide flexible schedules and prices for individual intensive lessons at students’ homes.

We offer complete flexibility in course length, intensity, and content.

Students can start on any working date of the year, on any day of the week, and stay for as long as they wish.
After registering via the online form, please wait for confirmation of the course from our secretary.
If you would like to enroll for 4+ week, please contact us at info@koinecenter.com

20 hrs/week Italian language group course in the morning, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am (9.15 in Lucca)- 1:00 pm with a coffee break at 11:00 am + afternoon activities: lectures, excursions and guided visits.

Classes are held in small groups up to a maximum of 12 students.

On your arrival, we will test your knowledge of Italian in order for you to join the right class.

Art, cultural, and gastronomic afternoon activities are held twice a week and included in the course fee. Tickets for museums/monuments, food and beverages will be charged as extras.

For long term courses (+12 weeks) we require the payment of the entire fee in advance.

Enrolment terms to obtain a study Visa

Please check with the Embassy/Consulate the requirements for a Visa application;
fill out the enrolment form and send the payment for the whole period of study as well as the copy of the passport. We will send you an enrollment certificate to be provided to the Italian Embassy or Consulate in order to obtain your study Visa.
Once you have your visa and arrive in Italy, we will help you get a temporary residence permit.
Should the Italian Consulate withhold your Visa, we will refund the amount paid minus €250 for expenses.
(The letter stating the refusal of the Visa must be submitted to the school).
The study Visa will enable you to prolong your stay up to a maximum of three years, enrolling in the same type of course and at the same school through which you obtained your initial Visa and allows you to work on a regular part-time contract up to a maximum of 4 hours a day

Starting dates for beginners 2026

Non-beginners can start on dates other than the course start dates listed.
Lucca:Jan 12,26 – Feb 09, 23 – Mar 09, 23– Apr 7, 20 – May 4, 18 – June 1, 15, 29 – July 13, 27 – Aug 10, 24 – Sept 7, 21 – Oct 05, 19 – Nov 02, 16, 30 – Dec 14
Bologna:Jan 12, 26 – Feb 2 – Mar 02 – Apr 13 – May 11, 25 – June 15, 29 – July 13, 27 – Aug 24 – Sept 07, 21 – Oct 05 – Nov 02, 30 – Dec 2
Florence:Jan 05, 19 – Feb 02, 16 – Mar 02, 16, 30 – Apr 13, 27 – May 11, 25 – June 08, 22 July 06, 20 – Aug 03, 17, 31 – Sept 14, 28 – Oct 12, 26 – Nov 09, 23 – Dec 07

Starting dates for beginners 2027

Non-beginners can start on dates other than the course start dates listed.
Lucca:Jan 11,25 – Feb 08, 22 – Mar 08, 22– Apr 5, 19 – May 3, 17, 31 – June 14, 28 – July 12, 26 – Aug 09, 23 – Sept 6, 20 – Oct 04, 18 – Nov 08, 22 – Dec 6
Bologna:Jan 11 – Feb 8 – Mar 8 – Apr 12 – May 10, 24 – June 14, 28 – July 12, 26 – Aug 23 – Sept 06, 20 – Oct 11, 25 – Nov 15, 29

After registering via the online form, please wait for confirmation of the course from our secretary.

Italian culture

One-to-one online tutoring sessions
Join us on our new online course focusing on Italian Culture! A flexible programme for your personal interests:
5 private lessons, 60 minutes each, € 150
Please choose your favourite themes on Italian Culture:
Il paesaggio toscano; Il piacere del vino: la degustazione, i territori, il cibo e il vino.
This program would best suit those with advanced Italian language skills: Level B2 Upper Intermediate
To make a booking, please contact our friendly registrations team, who will be glad to offer advice and guide you through the process

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The course includes:

20 hrs/week group course Monday to Friday 9.15 – 13.00, optional afternoon activities, 4 cooking classes including dinner, homestay accommodation in a single room, breakfast included.

Please specify your Italian language level upon enrolment.
Starting dates: every week (every 2 weeks for absolute beginners).
On your arrival, we will test your knowledge of Italian in order for you to join the right class.

1 week-language program including accommodation (single room with breakfast):€ 860

Starting dates for beginners 2026

Non-beginners can start on dates other than the course start dates listed.
Lucca:Jan 12,26 – Feb 09, 23 – Mar 09, 23– Apr 7, 20 – May 4, 18 – June 1, 15, 29 – July 13, 27 – Aug 10, 24 – Sept 7, 21 – Oct 05, 19 – Nov 02, 16, 30 – Dec 14

Italian Language and Culture Course: 20 hrs/week group course in the morning, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm with a coffee break (20’) at 11:00 am + optional afternoon activities: lectures, excursions and guided visits.

Art workshop:2 or 3 lessons/week held in a traditional atelier of a Florentine Maestro for 2, 3, or 4 weeks. Every lesson has a duration of 3 hours.

Painting, drawing and sculpture lessons with different techniques are offered for beginners and advanced and no qualifications or special knowledge of a subject is required unless specified.

Participants can select in advance the artistic discipline that best suits their interests.

Students will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the course

Mario Pachioli has studied at the Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze - Academy of Fine Arts of Florence. His figurative and personal style has brought him to give numerous exhibitions in Italy and abroad including Museo del Bargello in Florence. His ability to communicate and convey his knowledge, his sensitivity and culture in a clear and efficient way have made him a valuable collaborator for our school.

2 weeks 12 hrs Art + 40 hrs/Language € 800

Starting dates 2022

Florence: Jan 3, 17, 31 – Feb 14, 28 – Mar 14, 28 – Apr 11, 26 – May 9, 23 – June 6, 20 – July 4, 18 – Aug 1, 16, 29 – Sept 12, 26 – Oct 10, 24 – Nov 7, 21 – Dec 5 – Jan 9, 2023
The Koine’ programs in Florence will be run by our colleagues at ABC school

Non-beginners can start on dates other than the course starting dates listed

Group class 20, 40, 60 or 80 hrs + photography workshop

1 week – 20 hrs Italian Language and Culture group class in the morning + optional afternoon activities. Photography Workshop in the afternoon – 3 meetings of 2 hours each, 6 total hours of photoclass € 570

2 weeks– 40 hrs Italian Language and Culture group class in the morning + optional afternoon activities. Photography Workshop in the afternoon – 4 meetings of 2 hours each, + 1 half -day outdoor photo workshop, 12 total hours of photoclass € 1050

3 weeks – 60 hrs Italian Language and Culture group class in the morning + optional afternoon activities. Photography Workshop in the afternoon – 6 meetings of 2 hours each, + 2 half-day outdoor photo workshops, 20 total hours of photoclass € 1400

4 weeks– 80 hrs Italian Language and Culture group class in the morning + optional afternoon activities. Photography Workshop in the afternoon – 8 meetings of 2 hours each + 3 half-day outdoor photo workshops, 28 total hours of photoclass € 1750

Main Subjects: travel, street, architecture, landscape, portrait, portrait set, fashion, sport. Tips and tricks.
The photography workshop includes both a theoretical and a practical section.
Participants will be asked to create their own personal portfolio.
At the end of the course, they will receive a certificate of attendance.
No specific professional training is required, unless on the basis of special needs and programs that must be agreed in advance.

Starting dates for beginners 2026

Non-beginners can start on dates other than the course start dates listed.
Lucca:Jan 12,26 – Feb 09, 23 – Mar 09, 23– Apr 7, 20 – May 4, 18 – June 1, 15, 29 – July 13, 27 – Aug 10, 24 – Sept 7, 21 – Oct 05, 19 – Nov 02, 16, 30 – Dec 14

1 week in Sestri Levante/Lucca + 1 week in Lucca/Sestri Levante (An example of a 2-week course):

1 week in Sestri Levante includes:
Italian standard course: 20 lessons per week of group lessons, 4 hours a day from 9.00 to 12.30 + optional afternoon activities according to the program of the Course of Italian Language and Culture.
The classes have a maximum of 8 students (minimum 3) and are divided between grammar and conversation.

1 week in Lucca includes:
Italian standard course: 20 lessons per week of group lessons, 4 hours a day from 9.15 to 13.00 + optional afternoon activities according to the program of the Course of Italian Language and Culture.
The maximum number of students per class is 12 and on average there are 6 or 7 students in each class.

Price of the course € 710

SESTRI LEVANTE

Sestri Levante is a colorful, peaceful and small seaside town, which encompasses picturesque bays enclosed in small coves.
Sestri Levante is also well known as the “city of two seas” because of its geographical location: it is in fact situated on a small promontory and overlooks two bays, the Baia del Silenzio and the Baia delle Favole (Bay of Silence and Bay of Fables).
Situated in the Genova area and midway between Portofino and Cinque Terre on the Gulf of Tigullio, Sestri Levante is a popular seaside resort that can be enjoyed at any time of the year and an ideal place to explore the most beautiful villages in Liguria.
Our classrooms are well located in a 19th century building, Palazzo Negrotto Cambiaso, which has a direct view onto the breathtaking Bay of Silence.

LUCCA

Lucca's intact sixteenth century city walls are unique and form an impressive part of a green belt surrounding the historic centre.
The city centre is extremely well preserved and the pedestrian area is wide enough to get around easily on foot or by bicycle.
The historical heart of the old town here, maintains all its Italian flavour in the many stores, cafes and trattorias.
The lively town stages many cultural events that make the city a place of interest every month of the year.
The city is beautifully located so that if you would like, it is possible to visit wineries or old villas and farmhouses in the surrounding hills or to see the neighbouring cities of Florence, Pistoia, Pisa etc.
The classrooms of our school in via dei Tabacchi, are well situated in a historic palace in the area of the old town.
On arrival, we assess your existing level of Italian by taking a test and you join a class at the appropriate level.
A wide choice of courses are offered both in Lucca and in Sestri Levante.

For any further information, feel free to contact: info@koinecenter.com

20 hours of group course + 4 excursions + welcome drink + private and public transportation

The program includes: Italian Language and Culture Course over 5 days from 9.15 to 13.00 for the total of 20 hours/week; 4 half day excursions with a teacher/guide; a welcome drink; private and public transportation.

An example of a program

Monday
La città: An urban walk “The City from the Walls"
This walk will help students get to know Lucca and the surrounding areas from the viewpoint of the Renaissance walls that encircles the city. The impressive green belt surrounding the historical center proposes a special way to admire the ever-changing scenery of the beautiful view of hills in the distance, or the city below with its unique charm of an ancient history and a modern daily life.
The walk ends with a welcoming drink at one of Lucca’s bars.
Tuesday
La collina: A walk through the olive groves and vineyards that surround the historical homes of the old nobility of Lucca.
When you think about Tuscany, you probably visualize medieval villages, old churches, green cypress-lined roads and even hidden corners, set within a picturesque landscape of green fields, vineyards, silvery-green olive trees and rolling down hills. Well the good news is that it genuinely exists!
Wednesday
Il mare: Exploring the Ligurian Coast. A walk on the seaside path through vineyards, copses of oak, alder, pine and juniper trees, cliffs, ancient pilgrimage routes, Roman roads. You will enjoy the breathtaking panoramic view of the whole coastal line of the Cinque Terre. Packed lunch.
Thursday
La montagna:A walk through the mountains. This walk will take students through the mountains north of Lucca, known as Garfagnana, the “green lungs of Tuscany.” From the peaks you can enjoy amazing views that range from the Apenines and the Apuan Alps, to the gentle rolling hills and the medieval villages.
Friday
Free afternoon to enjoy the city

Please note that the course requires a minimum of two participants.
1 week program - Course price:€ 670

Start dates 2026

Mar 9,23- Apr 20 – May 04, 18 – Sept 21 – Oct 05, 19

The walking tours are designed for those who love walking. The routes are not particularly demanding, however, good health conditions are required. The duration of the walks varies from 3 to 5 hours along flat and wooded trails that will have some differences in height.
We recommend to wear hiking shoes and layered clothing to adjust to changing weather conditions.In the case of adverse weather conditions, the school reserves the right to make changes to the program that will be promptly communicated. Students will be covered by insurance in case of any accident that might occur during the excursions.

Special price for one additional week of Italian Language and Culture Course, € 180