News

Monday, August 09, 2010

Summer Closure

The Language Centre will be closed from 9 to 20 August (inclusive) and will reopen on 23 August.

The Library will be closed from 2 to 27 August (inclusive) and will reopen on 30 August at 10.00.


Welcome to the British Institute of Florence

Founded in 1917 to promote cultural exchange between Italy and the English-speaking world, the British Institute today offers a comprehensive programme of courses in the Italian language, the English language and history of art as well as a wide range of cultural events.

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Our courses

Italian language courses

Italian language courses

Study Italian language in Florence. Learn Italian at the British Institute of Florence. We aim to get you speaking and thinking in Italian and you will be immersed in the Italian language from the very first day. Our Italian language courses are supported by a wide range of other activities.
English language courses

English language courses

English language courses at all levels as well as business English and preparation courses for the Cambridge ESOL exams. We also offer intensive summer courses.
History of art courses

History of art courses

Study art history in Florence. The British Institute of Florence is the perfect place to study the history of Italian art. We combine lectures with on site visits, focusing on Gothic, Renaissance and Mannerist art.
Fine art courses

Fine art courses

We offer life and cast drawing courses through the Charles Cecil studios where you will learn classical drawing techniques in one of the last working ateliers in Florence.
Study abroad

Study abroad

We offer a number of study abroad programmes in collaboration with our partner institutions.

British Institute events

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Cultural Programme and Talking Pictures

Our next Programmes will begin on 22 September 2010. Full details will be available shortly.