The Istituto Il David is a school specialized in teaching the Italian language and culture to foreign learners. The school, which owes its name to Michelangelo’s famous sculpture, is located in Florence and it is open all year round. It was set up in 1983 and it is one of the first Italian language schools in Italy. Our vast experience in the field of language teaching guarantees our students both good results and a pleasant stay in Florence. One of the strong points of the school is itsfriendly and relaxedatmosphere. This helps our students feeling at home during their whole stay in Florence and gives them the chance to get to know people and places. Learning Italian not only means acquiring the mere ability to talk and understand the language but also “to live” it, that is, participating in the Italian life, getting to know the country and its people. An Italian language course at the Istituto Il David broadens our students’ horizons and it is an unforgettable experience in a city boasting an ancient artistic and cultural history.