Reviews of Piccola Universita Italiana, Tropea, Italy

Total No. of Reviews: 39
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.

Average Rating

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Piccola Universita Italiana, Tropea, Italy
4.4/5.0 
(39 reviews)
City 4.6/5.0 
Organisation 4.5/5.0 
Facilities 3.8/5.0 
Social activities 4.3/5.0 
Course Quality / Progress in language 4.4/5.0 
Value for money 4.0/5.0 
Accommodation
Host Family 4.7/5.0 
Shared flat (apartment) 4.3/5.0 
Other 4.2/5.0 
Individual Reviews
11. May. 2013
1. (55 years)  -  Austria
1. Conversation Course - 2 weeks

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8. Oct. 2012
2. (38 years)  -  Russian Federation
2. Standard - 2 weeks

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Shared Apartment - Winter
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18. May. 2010
3. (43 years)  -  Netherlands
3. Standard - 2 weeks

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The location.
4. Oct. 2009
4. (26 years)  -  Poland
4. Standard - 2 weeks

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1. Oct. 2009
5. (29 years)  -  Belgium
5. Conversation Course - 2 weeks

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Shared Flat - 28.06-29.08
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Cultural activities and friendly staff
8. Sep. 2009
6. (26 years)  -  Sweden
6. Intensive - 2 weeks

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Shared Flat - 28.06-29.08
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Small and charming school, good location.
17. Jun. 2008
7. (34 years)  -  United Kingdom
7. Standard - 2 weeks

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20. Sep. 2007
8. (45 years)  -  France
8. Intensive - 1 week

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Having a variety of teachers thereby enhancing the overall learning experience.
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A small and friendly school with competent and helpful staff. Made to feel welcome from the first day.
25. Apr. 2006
9. (61 years)  -  Nsw
9. Intensive - 2 weeks

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Spring or Autumn are the best times to go
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I would happily return to the school for further classes
12. Aug. 2005
10. (22 years)  -  Denmark
10. Standard Course

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20. May. 2013
11. (40 years)  - 
11. Conversation Course - 1 week

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12. Nov. 2012
12. (37 years)  - 
12. Standard - 1 week

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Shared Apartment - Winter
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14. Sep. 2012
13. (64 years)  - 
13. Intensive - 1 week

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10. Jun. 2012
14. (25 years)  - 
14. Standard - 3 weeks

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Studio flat - Winter
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3. Oct. 2011
15. (52 years)  - 
15. Standard - 1 week

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The good organization and the friendliness of all people working at the school, the clear pronunciation of my teacher, the quality of the lessons.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
currently none
27. Jul. 2010
16. (52 years)  - 
16. Standard - 2 weeks

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Shared Apartment - Winter
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The environment and teachers support.
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Many German-speaking Students.
26. Jul. 2010
17. (32 years)  - 
17. Standard - 1 week

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Shared Apartment - Summer
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Friendliness of the staff, activities
22. Jun. 2010
18. (62 years)  - 
18. Standard - 2 weeks

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Antonio Simone and Daniela made all what was possible to get student's satisfaction
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A school recommended in all points.
13. Apr. 2010
19. (41 years)  - 
19. Standard - 1 week

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The warm, open and personal atmosphere.
23. Feb. 2009
20. (60 years)  - 
20. Standard - 1 week

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The staffs hospitality (nothing was too much for them), the informal atmosphere, teachers' personal approach during the lessons, the fully supported excursions
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
I would recommend to stay in the schools apartments. Take part in the excursions! They are very interesting and accompanied by professional guides.
Other comments
For me, as a beginner, it was rather difficult to communicate all the time only in Italian (It is the schools' philosophy) But the staff will speak German as well as English if it is necessary. On the other hand, through this way and after just one week, I can understand and read much more Italian now then before!
13. Nov. 2008
21. (45 years)  - 
21. Standard - 2 weeks

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15. Oct. 2008
22. (62 years)  - 
22. Private Tuition - 2 weeks

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The teaching competence of the school was excellent.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
You should participate in the various activities organized by the school. (I did not, because I was accompanied by my -not language interested- wife.)
Other comments
I had organised an appartement by myself, therefore no evaluation of this subject.
5. Jun. 2008
23. (61 years)  - 
23. Standard - 2 weeks

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the communications
11. Oct. 2007
24. (31 years)  - 
24. Standard - 2 weeks

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very nice atmosphere and friendly staff and teachers
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Try the restauraunt 'Hosteria Italiana' - amazing!
30. Aug. 2007
25. (45 years)  - 
25. Private Tuition - 1 week

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29. Aug. 2007
26. (20 years)  - 
26. Standard - 2 weeks

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very nice, personal people
25. Jul. 2007
27. (43 years)  - 
27. Conversation Course - 1 week

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For Beginners (to learn the Italian Language)it`s very difficult, because in the University they are only speaking Italian Language.
1. Aug. 2006
28. (23 years)  - 
28. Standard - 4 weeks

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the athmosphere between teachers and students is very friendly, easy and familiar.
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The school is in the center of Tropea, very suitable for example to drink a coffee in your break!
23. Jun. 2006
29. (67 years)  - 
29. Standard - 2 weeks

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the engagement of the staff
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the guided tour in Tropea, excursion to Capo Vaticano
19. Dec. 2005
30.  - 
30. Standard - 4 weeks

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it`s a little school,the teacher are very friendly and funny and it was a good organisation of the classes
22. Oct. 2004
31. (23 years)  - 
31. Standard Course

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14. Aug. 2004
32. (34 years)  -  Germany
32. Standard Course

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21. Jul. 2004
33. (31 years)  -  Deutschland
33. One_to_One

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3. May. 2004
34. (25 years)  -  Japan
34. Standard Course

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the teachers are all friendly and kind
1. Nov. 2003
35. (45 years)  -  Germany
35. Standard Course

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The teachers were very involved.
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Transfer and excursions were kind of expensive! Organisation was first class, also friendliness of staff!
16. Sep. 2003
36. (27 years)  -  España
36. Senior (50 plus)

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3. Jul. 2003
37. (37 years)  -  Germany
37. Superintensive(+35h)

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2. Jun. 2003
38. (34 years)  -  Deutschland/ Germany
38. Standard Course

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The place, the kindness of the teachers.
5. Aug. 2002
39. (28 years)  -  österreich
39. Standard Course

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