Centro Studi Idea Verona, Italy
Via Francesco Emilei, 24 - 37121 Verona - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Student card for discounts at restaurants, bars, pizzerias, libraries and shops.
- Central location, just a short walk from the Arena and Piazza Erbe.
- Excellent rating of student apartments4.5
Location: Centro Studi Idea Verona is located in the historically rich city of Verona, in northern Italy. The school is housed in an elegant building inside the "Instituto Salesiano Don Bosco" campus, in the heart of the historical city centre. Within a 15-minute walk of the famous house and balcony of Juliet (Romeo & Juliet), as well as such attractions as the once Medieval Fortress Castelvecchio Museum, the Verona Arena and much more. The school is also within steps of the Castelvecchio Bridge, several eateries, restaurants and many historical sites, ensuring that students can enjoy Verona to its fullest whilst reaching their language goals.
School facilities: The facilities of the Centro Studi Idea are excellent. They offer everything a student may need to reach their language goals and more. These facilities include a cafeteria, a computer lab, a library, a garden, sports fields and basketball courts. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Course selection: Centro Studi Idea provides dynamic and inclusive lessons, structured heavily around the didactic aspects of learning as well as the interaction and participation of each student. Courses are available for students of all levels, over various intensities, developing linguistic and grammatical understandings through real-life situations.
Accommodation: The school can provide accommodation in Homestay, Apartment and Shared Apartment facilities, many of which are within walking distance of the school.
Italian Courses
General Language
Italian Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€260€247 / week More
Italian Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€260€247 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 260 247 | 460 437 | 600 570 | 720 684 | 1,080 1,026 | 1,360 1,292 | 1,930 1,834 | 2,520 2,394 | 3,110 2,955 | 3,620 3,439 |
| Price in US$ | 288 | 508 | 663 | 795 | 1,193 | 1,502 | 2,131 | 2,782 | 3,434 | 3,997 |
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- Starting dates
- For all levels except of absolute beginners:Every MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
12 Jan 2026, 09 Feb 2026, 09 Mar 2026, 07 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 27 Jul 2026, 24 Aug 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 19 Oct 2026, 16 Nov 2026, 14 Dec 2026
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Student reviews about "Italian Intensive Course" at Centro Studi Idea
Marion
"A week was too short really."
Marion
"A week was too short really."
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Private One-to-One Course This course tends to sell out quickly!10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€450€428 / week More
Private One-to-One Course
This course tends to sell out quickly!
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€450€428 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 450 428 | 880 836 | 1,320 1,254 |
| Price in US$ | 497 | 972 | 1,458 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 2 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
PLIDA Exam Preparation Course
3 lessons per week | 12 students (max)Offer!from€50€48 / week More
PLIDA Exam Preparation Course
3 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
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€50€48 / week
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FREE changes
| Weeks | 3 |
|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 150 143 |
| Price in US$ | 166 |
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This course takes place every Saturday for 3 weeks, with Italian lessons being 2.5 hours long.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 0-1 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:40 - Possible course durations
- 3 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 12 / Average: 9
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Centro Studi Idea include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
School garden1/9
Students2/9
Cooking class 3/9
Cooking skills. 4/9
Studying5/9
Learning together in Verona6/9
Lesson in progress7/9
Centro Studi Idea class8/9
Centro Studi Idea students9/9
Student opinions about Centro Studi Idea, Verona
4.2
Overall school rating of
Centro Studi Idea, Verona
Centro Studi Idea, Verona
16 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
Facilities
Social activities
Organisation
Course
Quality of teaching
Value for money
Accommodation
Homestay
Shared Flat (apartment)
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
Students 50+ years (13 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Marion
67 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The professional approach right from day 1. My teacher was knowledgeable and she made learning fun!”
“I thought the class size was too large.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: A week was too short really.
Other comments: A friendly and welcoming atmosphere!
Verified
Course: Italian Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 6. May. 2024
Guy
69 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The availability and the quality of teaching.”
Verified
Course: Italiano Buongiorno Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Jul. 2019
Silvia
66 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“One of my two teachers was excellent. She was systematic and well prepared. Also my group was really small - only three students.”
Other comments: The school was really helpful in setting up the week and in getting the accommodation.
Verified
Course: Italiano Idea Verona Course - 1 week
Review date: 8. Nov. 2018
Ruben
56 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers were very helpful and patient as well as the secretaries. Great people.”
Insider tip: “Even though the accommodation was okay, I had a great deal of problems because the host won't switch on her air conditioning. I could not sleep at night, let alone study.”
Other comments: I was very happy with the teachers and staff and the location was perfect. I guess because I was only 3 weeks, socialization was limited.
Verified
Course: Italiano Buongiorno Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 6. Sep. 2017
Birgit
46 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The colorful mix of students (in Age and Native) and the efforts of the teachers to encourage contact and communication between the pupils, without imposing anything.”
Verified
Course: Italiano Idea Verona Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Aug. 2016
Joseph
67 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“It was small and personal”
Other comments: Well organised school
Verified
Course: Italian Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Nov. 2015
John
50 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Nice teachers. Clean, modern classrooms. Great cafe downstairs.”
Insider tip: “Make sure you do the excursions”
Other comments: I know it's widespread, but the practice of shortening lessons because there are only a few students means that you are not actually getting what you paid/enrolled for.
Verified
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Oct. 2015
Guy
64 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The way they welcomed me and of course the provided courses”
Insider tip: “Cultural tours of the city on Wednesday”
Other comments: A really nice environment to work language
Verified
Course: Italiano Buongiorno Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Jul. 2014
Francien
60 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The opportunity to talk more Italian and the great variety in students.”
Verified
Course: Italian Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 11. Sep. 2013
Mary
Overall rating
4.0
“Teaching was excellent. I liked the 4 hours of instruction.”
Insider tip: “Do all the extra activities: weekly tour of the city and cooking experiences.”
Other comments: The office staff was very friendly and helpful.
Verified
Course: Italiano Buongiorno Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 8. Aug. 2013
Anna
56 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The classes were great. The methodology and the didactics of the teachers were great. I had a lot of fun.”
Insider tip: “You should try the art classes in the city and at the school (indicate age of the student)”
Other comments: I am very happy, everything was wonderful.
Verified
Course: Italiano Idea Verona Plus 1 - 4 weeks
Review date: 17. Jun. 2013
Christine
60 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Very nice staff.”
Insider tip: “Make sure teachers know what you need from the course.”
Other comments: I would have liked a more structured course that made sure I accomplished several stages of progress in my language skills.Revision each week etc.
Verified
Course: Italian Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 15. Oct. 2012
Anne Laure
29 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The combination of language and cultural courses”
Insider tip: “Opera in Verona's arenas”
Verified
Course: Italian Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 9. Aug. 2012
Jana
48 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: Italian Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 6. May. 2024
Richard
Overall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Italian Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Nov. 2023
Marie-therese
54 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Verified
Course: Italiano Buongiorno Plus 1 - 1 week
Review date: 28. Sep. 2015
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Centro Studi Idea
“IDEA VERONA: learn by feeling in a big family”
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Italian teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 35% male / 65% female
- Year of school foundation
- 1998
General school facilities
Library
Movie rental
Copy machine
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with organizing transportation
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 8
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 20% |
| USA | 17% |
| Germany | 15% |
| Switzerland | 10% |
| England | 8% |
| Japan | 8% |
| Brazil | 4% |
| Spain | 3% |
| Sweden | 2% |
| China | 1% |
| Korea | 1% |
| France | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 10% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 5% |
| 18-24 years | 30% |
| 25-34 years | 40% |
| 35-50 years | 20% |
| >50 years | 5% |
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 30Adult courses - Throughout the year: 40Junior courses - In summer: 20Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years6 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 4Junior courses In summer: 3Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 35 years
Information for all courses offered by Centro Studi Idea
- Lesson duration
- 50 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €68
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
If course minimum is not met, course will be reduced to 30 minutes. In the case of one student the course will become a private lesson at the cost of EUR 45 per hour.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 45 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 02 Jun 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 21 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
- Verona Villafranca Airport:
- €80 one way
€160 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Valerio Catullo.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Excursion around Verona every Tuesday afternoon.
Adults - Paid activities
- - Soft rafting on Adige river.
- Cooking lessons.
- Wine tasting.
- Olive oil factory visit. Junior - Paid activities
- Bicycle ride
Soft rafting on Adige river
* Cooking lessons - Video about leisure activities at Centro Studi Idea Verona
Accommodation
Furnished Apartment 
In high demand!
5 ratings Single room, No meals 
Private bathroom
from
€420/ week Show more
Furnished Apartment
In high demand!
5 ratings
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€420/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 420 | 840 | 1260 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 2940 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 420 |
| Price in US$ | 489 | 977 | 1,465 | 1,953 | 2,441 | 2,929 | 3,417 | 3,905 | 4,881 | 5,857 | 489 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 15:00-18:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 8:30-10:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €70 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Average distance from school
- 24 minutes walking (average reported by 5 former students).
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€380/ week Show more
Homestay
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
4 ratings
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
from
€380/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 380 | 760 | 1140 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | 2660 | 3040 | 3800 | 4560 | 380 |
| Price in US$ | 442 | 884 | 1,325 | 1,767 | 2,208 | 2,650 | 3,091 | 3,533 | 4,416 | 5,299 | 442 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 15:00-18:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 8:30-10:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast & 1 meal.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
Homestay
4 ratings Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
€380/ week Show more
Homestay
4 ratings
Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
from
€380/ week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 380 | 760 | 1140 | 1520 | 1900 | 2280 | 2660 | 3040 | 3800 | 4560 | 380 |
| Price in US$ | 442 | 884 | 1,325 | 1,767 | 2,208 | 2,650 | 3,091 | 3,533 | 4,416 | 5,299 | 442 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
- Check-in
- Sunday 15:00-18:00
- Check-out
- Saturday 8:30-10:30
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €55 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Includes
- TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Shared bathroom.
- Meals
- Breakfast.
- Minimum age of students
- 17
Questions and answers about Centro Studi Idea
Is it possible to book more than 20 weekly lessons with Centro Studi Idea?
“Centro Studi Idea Verona also offers additional private lessons, so you can add as many as you like to the group course.
It would be a great opportunity for you to focus on your individual needs and make faster progress.”
It would be a great opportunity for you to focus on your individual needs and make faster progress.”
Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 03, 2023
FAQ about Centro Studi Idea, Verona
What is the best price for a course at Idea Verona, Verona?
“Italian courses at Idea Verona start at 48 € for a PLIDA Exam Preparation Course course with 3 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the most popular accommodation offered by Centro Studi Idea?
“The accommodation Furnished Apartment is the most popular among all our clients of Centro Studi Idea”
Is it possible to take a course at Centro Studi Idea as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Italian Intensive Course”
Is airport pickup offered by Idea Verona?
“Yes. The school offers pickup from Verona Villafranca Airport (80 €)”
What is the number of students per class at Centro Studi Idea?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Centro Studi Idea varies from 1 (Private One-to-One Course ) to 12 students (Italian Intensive Course)”
Which countries are students of Centro Studi Idea from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Centro Studi Idea comes from Netherlands with a 20% representation, followed by students from USA (17%) and Germany (15%).”
Centro Studi Idea offers courses for which ages?
“Centro Studi Idea offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 25 during the summer and 35 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Centro Studi Idea
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:30
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Idea Verona S.a.s. di Sbampato Annarosa | Tax registration ID: IT02852100235
Visa Documents
Nationals from China require a visa to enter and study in Italy.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- School fee for issuing the visa documents:
- 100 €
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- Yes
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 70 €
- Free shipment via regular mail
- Yes
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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This course includes 20 hours of Italian language and conversation lessons per week and a 2 hour guided excursion.