Reviews of Ciao Italia, Rome, Italy
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Average Rating
4.8
Overall rating
Ciao Italia, Rome, Italy
Ciao Italia, Rome, Italy
Based on 44 reviews of former students of Ciao Italia
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (6 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (8 ratings)
Students 50+ years (30 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Individual Reviews
Ciao Italia
13. Jul. 2026
Jean (76 years) United States Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Professionalism of instructors."
Negative aspects
"Nothing"
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"Interesting"
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11. May. 2026
Uta (56 years) 
Course: Intensive Italian Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Italian Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Everything is discussed in Italian, and they always take the time to address each person's individual needs. Everyone is super friendly; I felt very comfortable there."
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"A wide range of cultural activities across all areas."
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"Great."
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23. Mar. 2026
Karolline (44 years) Course: Standard Italian Course - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Italian Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The school was amazing! The location was excellent — it’s very central. The classes were just great! The teachers were so dedicated and passionate that it never got boring, and the material was taught very well. I felt completely at home there and would highly recommend the school!"
Negative aspects
"The only thing I might have wished for was perhaps a slightly wider range of afternoon activities; there was hardly anything on during my two weeks there. But my teacher gave me some great tips for things to do, and I also explored Rome on my own... so you certainly won’t get bored."
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2. Mar. 2026
Kerstin (65 years) Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very friendly teachers, informal atmosphere, small groups. Grammar and conversation were given equal emphasis. There was no shortage of humor."
Negative aspects
"There's nothing I didn't like."
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City/place
"As Italy's capital, Rome has a lot to offer: sights, museums, the Vatican, etc., as well as an excellent public transport system that makes it easy to get from A to B. If the hustle and bustle of the big city becomes too much, head to the park at the Galleria Borghese to relax. The Galleria Borghese is also a must-see."
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"Fitted perfectly."
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16. Dec. 2025
Joyce (67 years) 
Course: Intensive Italian Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Italian Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Quality of teaching
Teachers' energy and kindness
Ability to respond to my requests and needs: adaptability"
Negative aspects
"No outdoor activities available, I believe, due to the holiday season. (Cooking classes, guided tours, etc.) Secondary..."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Grammar lessons, conversation"
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Other comments
"I would go back there."
City/place
"I felt very comfortable and found my way around easily.
As a woman, I never felt threatened.
The citizens were polite and helpful."
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"Good explanations, clear and examples"
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"Mrs. Zangrilli, charming, welcoming, and friendly.
A true Roman...
Much appreciated..."
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27. Oct. 2025
Wojciech (69 years) 
Course: Standard Italian Course - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Italian Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teachers and the way they teach."
Negative aspects
"Not enough toilets, cramped classrooms."
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"Super."
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"Internet too weak."
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8. Sep. 2025
Henriette (49 years) Denmark Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Motivating teachers. There was a good atmosphere in the class and the teachers managed to embrace all students and their different levels. I learned a lot in a week."
Negative aspects
"Slightly small rooms for 11 students."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Take more than a one-week course if you can."
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"I would like to come again."
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20. Aug. 2025
Stephen (79 years) United States Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Marco was an excellent teacher - perhaps the best of any I have had at 6 different schools in 4 cities. I had one-on-one conversation with Simona who was excellent. The quality of teaching is the best thing about Ciao Italia and of course so very important."
Negative aspects
"I was twice or more the age of any other student at the school. It does not fully come across in the jumble of comments and supposed statistics you may see online, but Rome is not a good city for older students and social activities for older students. It’s too big a city - and a city for young people, and it’s an ecclesiastical “company town”. There are smaller, beautiful places in Italy that in most cases better meet the needs of older students - for me, Venice and Palermo."
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"Rome is incomparable - in the way, though for different reasons, that Paris and London are incomparable. I keep going back to Rome for this reason even though I have not found a language school there that fully meets my needs as an older student."
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"Excellent teacher in Marco. The level was not quite right for me - but there’s always plenty to learn or just review again in any course."
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2. Jun. 2025
David (68 years) United States Course: Italian Grammar Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Good teacher spoke loudly and clearly."
Negative aspects
"Classroom noisy and echoing."
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City/place
"Great lots to see."
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26. May. 2025
Florence (74 years) Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The online test, which you can take a few weeks before arrival, saves time. A very warm welcome from the team. The grammar teacher is passionate about his language and knows how to make teaching this subject exciting."
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"Rome is always magnificent, but in this year of jubilees and papal elections, it's overcrowded."
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10. Apr. 2025
Heidi (66 years) Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very committed and good teachers (even I enjoyed grammar with Augusto)"
Negative aspects
"No afternoon activities, school in normal flat, therefore only one toilet for all pupils (estimated over 30)."
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Other comments
"Move to other premises, afternoon activities."
City/place
"Open air museum, too much to see, too many building sites, too many tourists."
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"Very good, committed teachers."
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1. Apr. 2025
Franz (66 years) Course: Standard Italian Course - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Italian Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very good quality didactically/professionally/personally."
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31. Mar. 2025
Claudia (56 years) Course: Standard Italian Course - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Italian Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Grammar lessons with Simona and students from all over the world."
Negative aspects
"I was on a beginners' course. Dividing the students into small groups to let them speak is nonsense and frustrating. We simply didn't have the vocabulary. The teacher has to moderate and practise vocabulary in large groups."
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"Great!"
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27. Nov. 2024
Beatus (66 years) Course: Standard Italian Course - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Italian Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Great teachers, very good didactic concept, reasonable group size with interesting participants, very friendly and cheerful atmosphere, exciting cultural offer."
Negative aspects
"Rooms are a bit cramped."
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City/place
"Rome... and should be known!"
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"Great teachers."
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25. Nov. 2024
Andrea (66 years) Course: Standard Italian Course - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Italian Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Great teachers, good didactic concept, atmosphere, cultural programme."
Negative aspects
"Rooms are somewhat cramped."
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"What more can be said about Rome?"
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22. Nov. 2024
Gillian (67 years) United Kingdom Course: Standard Italian Course - 9 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers were superb and I liked the fact that the mornings were split into half grammar (with loads of exercises and practice) and half "communication skills - speaking/reading/writing". I also had some additional individual conversation sessions, which really improved my confidence level.
Everyone at the school was incredibly friendly and helpful - it felt like being part of a big family. I was there for 2 months and I wish I could have stayed a little bit longer - I'll definitely go back there!"
Negative aspects
"A couple of the classrooms were a bit small - but once everyone was sitting down it didn't really matter!"
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5. Nov. 2024
Julia (49 years) Italy Course: Extensive Italian Course E3 - 8 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Absolutely amazing people and great level of teaching. Anyone could see a progress in the end of the course. Very personable and warm atmosphere. Fantastic opportunity to expand circle of friends from all over the world. Another great thing that all students are trying to maintain speaking Italian during and after school."
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"Rome is my second home. I've known it pretty well and with this programme I was able to dilute my living here by having dedication of going to school to learn and have lots of fun."
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1. Nov. 2024
Ilka (54 years) Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers are very committed and explain things very well."
Negative aspects
"The rooms are very cramped, there is only one toilet. It certainly gets very hot in summer. The classrooms are not equipped with digital media, so the teaching methods are not the most modern, but they are still very effective."
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"A magnificent and very interesting city."
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"Very good grammar explanations."
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31. Oct. 2024
Laura (34 years) Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very empathetic and motivated teachers, great learning atmosphere."
Negative aspects
"Very small classrooms, little digitality."
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30. Sep. 2024
Vanessa (34 years) 
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"I loved the school, it has a good location and the teachers are great and very close. I highly recommend it."
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"Highly recommended, everything clean and impeccable. The lady very friendly and welcoming."
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15. Jul. 2024
Jürgen (58 years) Course: Super Intensive Italian Course - 6 weeks
Course: Super Intensive Italian Course - 6 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The atmosphere is completely relaxed and constructive, and the private lessons are specifically tailored to the student's LEVEL."
Negative aspects
"Not all rooms have tables. The chairs with the writing boards are Italian-style dilapidated and definitely need to be improved."
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"Great."
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8. Jul. 2024
Danuta (66 years) Course: Intensive Italian Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Italian Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"I liked the commitment, professionalism and reliability of the teachers. A great advantage of the school is the creation of small groups, which allows for a more individualized learning process. The school is focused on the student and the development of his/her language skills, which is why the conversation lessons are very useful. I recommend this school in Rome to all those who want to master the language."
Negative aspects
"I have no complaints."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"A notebook and pen should be provided."
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Other comments
"I would like to thank the teachers who were teaching me: Paola, August and Alicia for their special commitment and reliability."
City/place
"The city offers a wide variety of attractions and will satisfy the expectations of visitors."
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"Remarks"
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25. Jun. 2024
Christine (66 years) Course: Intensive Italian Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Italian Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The city centre location is excellent, as is the public transport connection. The teachers are very motivating and the teaching methods are effective."
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City/place
"Rome is a great holiday destination that has a lot to offer."
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"The course corresponded to the previous knowledge and was able to build on it well. Competent teachers!"
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20. May. 2024
Laura (70 years) Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"International participants, small group, good division of the lesson into half grammar and half conversation. Very good and nice teachers."
Negative aspects
"I wouldn't take a course here in midsummer because of the cramped spaces and extreme heat in Rome."
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City/place
"Unfortunately overcrowded with tourists, but a great city"
Accommodation
"Very warm, attentive, hospitable landlady"
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13. May. 2024
Silvia (69 years) Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers are super motivating and the employees are very friendly"
Negative aspects
"It's all ok"
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"Beautiful but too many people"
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"Prima"
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4. Apr. 2024
Rosika (68 years) Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Diverse group. Respectful interaction. Didactic expertise."
Negative aspects
"I found the copies, e.g. for homework, sometimes difficult to read, but this was not a major problem."
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City/place
"I was lucky because I was mainly there in the low season. But I think the number of tourists and the consequence of having to plan very carefully in advance is exhausting."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"It was effective for me"
Accommodation
"I would have liked a wardrobe or chest of drawers where I could store my clothes. But the great hospitality and the uncomplicated atmosphere made up for it on the other hand."
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22. Nov. 2023
Jane (68 years) Australia Course: Standard Italian Course - 3 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teaching was excellent and all the staff were very friendly. The location of the school was also very convenient, both from public transport and touristic points of view."
Negative aspects
"The school is located on the second floor and has only four small classrooms."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Having the coffee break with the other students at the bar at the end of the street."
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"I would go to this school again."
City/place
"Rome is an interesting city touristically, but very hilly if you want to walk anywhere."
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"The morning grammar sessions were very well taught, followed by an excellent conversation session (C1)."
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31. Oct. 2023
Margaret (65 years) Canada Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers"
Negative aspects
"I found the spaces to be rather small for the amount of students, but then I come a place were classrooms are larger and spacious."
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"I have always enjoyed my time in Rome. Not my first visit."
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10. Oct. 2023
Peter (21 years) Course: Standard Italian Course - 4 weeks
Course: Standard Italian Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
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"Everything"
Negative aspects
"Nothing."
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3. Oct. 2023
Mona (26 years) Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very good, competent and friendly teachers. Very pleasant atmosphere at the language school. Great focus on conversation."
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"Absolutely recommended!"
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2. Oct. 2023
Elke (56 years) Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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"Great lessons!!! Amazing teachers."
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21. Aug. 2023
Debbie (59 years) Australia Course: Intensive Italian Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Location was great. Online test made entry easy. Teachers were very good."
Negative aspects
"Languagecourse.net should have advertised that the school was closed the Monday before Ferragosta and offered me a refund based on this lack of information being given to me at the time of booking. No activities organised. No induction to library etc. It would also be nice to be told what the course is covering rather than just being put into a classroom with no context. Too many useless emails from languagecourse.net with incorrect detail and information. You got it wrong so many times it’s frustrating."
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"Fabulous!"
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"Should have offered a refund of my deposit based on the course only running three out of five days."
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"Very kind hosts."
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5. Apr. 2023
Regina (40 years) Ireland Course: Intensive Italian Course - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers were excellent, very enthusiastic, knowledgeable and patient. There was a good pace of material covered during my 4 weeks in the school."
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City/place
"Very easy to navigate, lots of things to see and do."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"I found the additional 1:1 lessons very helpful in gaining confidence to speak the language."
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"Perfectly suitable for what was required."
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4. Apr. 2023
Gordana (53 years) Croatia Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Alessia is a great teacher."
Negative aspects
"Nothing"
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8. Nov. 2022
Patrick (53 years) Course: Intensive Italian Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Italian Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Nice people"
Negative aspects
"Teaching staff sometimes a little unmotivated."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Il palazzo del freddo"
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"It was quite ok, but I would still come again"
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"Fantastic!"
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8. Sep. 2025
Lars (59 years) Denmark Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
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25. Oct. 2024
Amira (26 years) Course: Italian Conversation Course - 2 weeks
Course: Italian Conversation Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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7. Oct. 2024
Kathrin Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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24. Sep. 2023
Verena Germany Course: Exam Preparation Course - 1 week
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29. May. 2023
Selina Course: Standard Italian Course - 2 weeks
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23. May. 2023
Jon Course: Standard Italian Course - 2 weeks
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16. May. 2023
Elisabeth Germany Course: Standard Italian Course - 2 weeks
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21. Nov. 2022
Moe Japan Course: Standard Italian Course - 2 weeks
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25. Aug. 2022
Caroline (25 years) Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week
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