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Art History course

YOUNG LEARNER TEACHERS REQUIRED

The British Institute of Florence is a University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations Platinum Centre.

A new guide by archivist Alyson Price available for researchers. 

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Italian language courses

Learn Italian at the British Institute of Florence. We aim to get you speaking and thinking in Italian: you will be immersed in the Italian language from the very first day.

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Italiano alla Fiorentina

Professional development course for teachers of Italian October 2012



Deadline for funding 30th April 2012

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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.

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Exploring the Macchiaioli

Enter the world of I Macchiaioli, the group of mid-19th century Tuscan painters who challenged the academic conventions with their progressive methods and subject matter. The 4-day course concludes with a studio demonstration of their techniques, and a visit to the Palazzo Strozzi show:  'Americans in Florence: Sargent and the American Impressionists'.

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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.

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Study abroad

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

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English language courses

We offer 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.

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Exams

The British Institute of Florence is the principal authorised centre for the Cambridge University ESOL exams in Tuscany.

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Exam preparation courses

Preparation courses for Cambridge ESOL exams

IELTS International English Language Testing System

Preparation courses for Cambridge ESOL exams

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Cultural Centre

Harold Acton Library

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Tuesday, May 01, 2012 - Thursday, May 31, 2012

Book Exhibition: Edward Gordon Craig’s Moscow 'Hamlet', January 1912

An exhibition illustrating Craig's work for the Moscow production of 'Hamlet'.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Lecture: Richard Davies

Daniele Varè, the laughing diplomat

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Film: Days of Heaven

1978

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Book presentation

Giovanni Agnoloni: Tolkien e Bach

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

The English and the Americans in Florence

A unique one-day programme that brings to life the cultural experience of the Anglo-Americans in Florence. 

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Lecture: Andrew Frisardi

Beatrice

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Film: The Thin Red Line

1998

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Book presentation

Janie Cole: Music, Spectacle and Cultural Brokerage in Early Modern Italy

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Read Susan Horner's Florentine Diary for May and June 1862

The British Institute contributes to celebrations of Italy's 150 years with online extracts from an unpublished diary.

Friday, June 22, 2012

Preparing the Way - The representation of John the Baptist in art, music and literature

One-day conference with keynote speaker Monsignor Timothy Verdon, renowned sacred art historian, Canon of Florence Cathedral and Director of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo.