The Academy of Arts and Design of Florence (now the Accademia di Belle Arti of Florence) was founded in 1563.

The student who aspires to join the Academy of Florence has to make a practical test.
Ad'a Art Academy offers students the necessary preparation for the exam for admission to the 4 courses, painting, scenography, decoration and sculpture.

Foreign students must speak Italian to apply.

Ad'a Arts Academy also offers courses in Italian language.