Reviews of Centro Koinè
Total No. of Reviews: 18
NOTE: All evaluations are authentic. Only former participants who have booked a course with us at the school can publish evaluations after the end of the course. Schools could therefore not manipulate evaluations and you can trust in all published evaluations.
| Overall rating Centro Koinè, Lucca, Italy |  4.4/5.0 (18 reviews) |
|---|---|
| City |  4.9/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.4/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.8/5.0 |
| Social activities | 4.1/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.4/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.3/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.2/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.2/5.0 |
| Other | 4.7/5.0 |
Individual Reviews
22. Jun. 2011
1. John (66 years) - Australia
1. Italian Language and Culture - 5 weeks
1. Italian Language and Culture - 5 weeks
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The quality of the teachers and the cultural program me outside of teaching hours
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Attend all cultural activities
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The course material content was too complex on the listening exercises,particularly poor audio which made clear comprehension near impossible
22. Jun. 2011
2. Marie (64 years) - Australia
2. Italian Language and Culture - 5 weeks
2. Italian Language and Culture - 5 weeks
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The teachers, the mix of nationalities of students
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be very sure about selecting the level of learning that is appropriate for your language skill
12. Apr. 2011
3. Susan (66 years) - United States
3. Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
3. Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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the relaxing but imaginative classroom activities.
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had to ask for lodging information, ten days before class started but only a few days before my departure. Maybe this could be available sooner.
8. Nov. 2010
4. Giovanni (40 years) - United States
4. Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
4. Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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The host family was wonderful! The staff in Lucca is comprised of really nice people, and the instructors are very good. The private lessons were the best part of the educational experience.
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I would recommend staying with a host family that speaks Italian so that you can capitalize on every learning opportunity. Try to stay away from people that want to revert back to their native languages so that you are forced to live and think in Italian.
11. Oct. 2010
5. Rachel (31 years) -
5. Italian Language and Culture - 4 weeks
5. Italian Language and Culture - 4 weeks
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Friendly staff and excellent teachers means that there is a great atmosphere and of course Lucca is a wonderful city
17. May. 2010
6. Chiara (66 years) - United States
6. Italian Language and Culture - 3 weeks
6. Italian Language and Culture - 3 weeks
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Our teacher, Elisa, was exceptional. The level in which I was placed was perfect. Enjoyed the other students.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Get a good map as the streets inside the wall can be a bit confusing.
5. Apr. 2010
7. Penelope (68 years) - United Kingdom
7. Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
7. Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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Excellent Teaching and materials
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Excellent and committed staff
29. Nov. 2009
8. Harvinder (29 years) - United Kingdom
8. Italian Language and Culture - 9 weeks
8. Italian Language and Culture - 9 weeks
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Shared apartment
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Only the first 2 weeks
6. Jun. 2009
9. Fiona (49 years) - United Kingdom
9. Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
9. Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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The teachers are outstanding, the organisation exceptional and the additional cultural activities excellent
8. Apr. 2009
10. Lydia (49 years) - United Kingdom
10. Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
10. Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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Homestay
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good teachers
6. Jun. 2008
11. Fiona (48 years) - United Kingdom
11. Combined Intensive Course - 1 week
11. Combined Intensive Course - 1 week
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The staff - friendly, professional and first rate teachers
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The methods used ensure that students make a lot of progress, build their confidence and also learn about Italian life and culture. I can't praise the staf highly enough - they are outstanding.
3. May. 2012
12. Frederick - 
12. Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
12. Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
gentilesse & professionalisme
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
visite guidé de la ville finissante au bar à vin, et visite de la factoria
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très très positives
20. Jul. 2011
13. Maud (64 years) -
13. Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
13. Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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Des personnes très serviable et aimable
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Tout c
29. Sep. 2010
14. Maïdo (69 years) -
14. Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
14. Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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Albergo Puccini 3 stars
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pas de préférence particulière
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
participer au maximum aux activités proposées
18. Sep. 2010
15. Nicolas (49 years) - 
15. Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
15. Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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Albergo Puccini 3 stars
26. Apr. 2010
16. Stefan (45 years) -
16. Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
16. Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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Lage,Stadt
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
wohnen innerhalb der Stadtmauer
28. Aug. 2009
17. Els (40 years) - 
17. Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
17. Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Its small and they are friendly
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I find it a nice way to go on vacation alone. You meet a lot of people and you learn some italian.
22. Apr. 2009
18. Els (40 years) -
18. Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
18. Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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It's little and cosy
