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From useful resources about life in Florence, Italy, to interviews with members of the vast international community, spot familiar faces and get to know others as we share the helpful tips, endless creativity, and innovative enterprises offered by both Florentines and Florence-adoptees, and all the need-to-know info about life in the city.

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The cost of living and real estate landscape in Italy

Italy has always been a highly desired location for tourism, residence and property purchase. With its picturesque landscapes, artistic and cultural importance, and rich history, it checks the boxes for ...

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Secrets of the ‘viale dei Colli’

A history of one of the most famous streets in Florence, where it's still impossible to make a phone call.

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Does the idea of filing U.S. taxes and questions about financial planning stress you out?

Managing taxes and finances across borders is a common stress point for many expats. But, you don't have to navigate these waters alone, and investing in support can save you thousands in the long term.

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IS Siena: excellence in the Tuscan hills

Every June at a beautiful venue somewhere in the rolling hills of Chianti, the International School of Siena celebrates the graduation of their Grade 13 students, presenting them with their IB Diploma, an award that is much more than just a certificate of academic excellence.

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Student Life in Florence

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IS Siena: excellence in the Tuscan hills

Every June at a beautiful venue somewhere in the rolling hills of Chianti, the International School of Siena celebrates the graduation of their Grade 13 students, presenting them with their IB Diploma, an award that is much more than just a certificate of academic excellence.

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What is Theory of Knowledge (ToK)?

A key part of learning at the International School of Florence.

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The IB Middle Years Programme at the International School of Siena

At the International School of Siena, learning is tailored to the age of each student, with an approach based on psychology and neuroscience.

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Celebrating internationalism at the International School of Florence

Students at the International School of Florence are taught to appreciate multiculturalism, a value reflected in the city's rich history.

Inspired by Florence

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Meet Kendra Leonard

The multi-functional Oltrarno space reflects the founder's many passions, from fashion to life coaching.

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Cultural experiences with Hershey Felder’s Italy

See the places that inspire the Canadian creative and support theatres in Florence.

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How to find the “real Italy” in Florence

When my wife and I recently took our ninth trip to Florence, a good friend asked, “Why go to Florence again when there is so much ‘real Italy’ to see?” ...

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Life drawing in Florence

Florence's life drawing community is an easy one to be welcomed into, with short or long form sessions available.

Whether you’ve just arrived in the city or have been here for a longer haul, becoming part of the community is an essential part of feeling at home in Florence, Italy. Get to know who’s here and what they’re up to with interviews with many members of the community, from content creators to entrepreneurs, talking to both Florentines and Florence-adoptees about their life here.

With video series and in-depth interviews, we speak to inspiring members of the community so as to share their stories and to help you find out more about the people out and about making Florence what it is. Florence attracts endlessly interesting individuals, meaning we’re never short of someone to reach out to.

Find out key info for local life depending on your interests and needs, such as schools, mental health services in English, childcare in Florence, where to worship, visa schemes for digital nomads and legal advice to make living here more manageable.

Read our writers’ witty takes on life here, or be sobered by serious experiences as our wide network of contributors share their perspectives on linguistic misadventures, cross-cultural confusion, or the sometimes struggles involved in life as an expat.

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