All academi courses will be taught in the facilities of the Lorenzo de Medici Institute, located in the heart of istoric Florence at 43 Via Faenza, which is only a couple of blocks from the Central Train Station. The main building of the institute dates to the 13th century and was originally a convent. The original church still stands undisturbed. The remaining premises were remodeled in 1988 to offer classrooms, offices, studio facilities, a school cafeteria and a central courtyard. All courses are taught in English.
Classes are small and focus on individual attention.
A reading room is available with textbooks and further readings relevant to all courses offered. The reading room is sufficient for ordinary research related to coursework such as reports and term papers, and also provides access to email facilities. The Program Coordinator for the program is Dr. Anne Schiller, Associate Professor of Anthropology at NC State University. Dr. Schiller will be on-site to help orient and assist students throughout the program, and to arrange special activities and field trips. Additionally, an LDM Student Advisor intimate with Florence, Florentine life, and the Institute will be on hand to assist students with any personal or general problems which may arise.