Other language skills

Starting from 2026 cohort, students can include in their study plan the 3-credit activity "Other language skills", which serves for the recognition of language certifications obtained from recognised institutions (e.g., the University of Florence, other universities, language institutions, or others).

The Master Program recognise language certifications in French, German, and Spanish at B2 level. 
The recognition cannot be done for the same language included in the 6-credit exam.
The recognition cannot be done for the mother tongue. 
The recognition for languages different from those indicated above is generally not allowed. Exceptions could be possible under specific circumstances. For special request, please contact the Director of the Master Program, the decision will be evaluated case by case by the Master Program Commitee. 

Italian Language Lab

The Italian language lab (free of charge)  is reserved for foreign students. To acquire the 3 credits  Foreign language lab, students have to attend and pass the B2 level course.
In order to facilitate students who do not possess an Italian language basis, we also offer an A2, B1 Italian language lab. They are preparatory courses and are not sufficient to get credits alone (periodically check the website for information about registration to the Italian Language Lab).
These three courses are offered each semester. For class and schedules check the News section of our website, we will update it when the course calendar is available.

We suggest to attend the B1 course in the winter semester, and the B2 course in the spring semester. These courses are offered free of charge for DSTS international students.

CLA also offers other courses during the year, with a fee of 50 Euros. Check here for further information (but we suggest you to attend the free course, specifically held for DSTS students).

Info at: infoitaliano@cla.unifi.it

For further information about the choice of the Language Labs, please check the study plan section (especially FAQs) on this website.

 Other language skills and Italian language lab recognition

The Master program will only consider language certifications following this procedure. 

For students enrolled before 2026

Recognition of English, French, German and Spanish language labs is possible if already included in an approved study plan. Please note that language lab courses in these languages are no longer offered to DSTS students.