Reviews of Venice Language School, Venice, Italy
Total No. of Reviews: 67
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 Venice Language School, Venice, Italy |  4.3/5.0 (67 reviews) |
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| City |  4.8/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.3/5.0 |
| Facilities |  3.7/5.0 |
| Social activities |  4.0/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.2/5.0 |
| Value for money | 4.0/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 4.1/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 3.5/5.0 |
| Other | 4.0/5.0 |
Individual Reviews
5. Mar. 2012
1. Anita (65 years) - Australia
1. Intensive - 2 weeks
1. Intensive - 2 weeks
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the enthusiasm and teaching of Silvia
22. Oct. 2011
2. Katarzyna (33 years) - Poland
2. Intensive - 1 week
2. Intensive - 1 week
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8. Aug. 2011
3. Gabriella (56 years) - Hungary
3. Intensive - 2 weeks
3. Intensive - 2 weeks
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I liked that we spoke only Italian outside of the classroom. I liked the teachers and the professional but relaxed work atmosphere.
19. Jul. 2011
4. Yulia (26 years) - Russian Federation
4. Low budget - Evening Course - 2 weeks
4. Low budget - Evening Course - 2 weeks
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It was fantastic experience for me. I'm very-very thankful to the school staff, our teachers Andrea, Claudia and Simona!!! They are amazing! The best teachers I've ever met! It was an unforgettable period of my life.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Go out with the school staff every Friday evening after lessons. Speaking Italian in a bar on Campo Santa Margarita with the glass of spritz helps to improve your knowledge very fast. :-D
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Everything was great!
17. Nov. 2010
5. Susan (64 years) - Australia
5. One-to-one - 2 weeks
5. One-to-one - 2 weeks
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I thought the pre-course organization was excellent and personalized. My teacher was thorough and personable.
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I had only 1-to-1 lessons, adapted from a model for a class I think. Maybe I could have homework which adressed the need for the repetition/practice I would have had in a class.
25. Oct. 2010
6. Judy (61 years) - United States
6. Intensive - 2 weeks
6. Intensive - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Being in Venice.
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Roaming around the city through as many of the streets as possible; finding the non-tourist-oriented restaurants/bars.
Other comments
I had four different teachers, one very good, one good and two very disinterested in teaching (or at least that was what came across). If you do a homestay for more than 1 week make sure you find out what the homeowner defines as use of laundry facilities.
26. Jul. 2010
7. Olga (23 years) - Russian Federation
7. Intensive - 4 weeks
7. Intensive - 4 weeks
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Departmental teaching, I've learned a lot. Very nice teachers, school.
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No air-conditioning. Not possible to study in 35 degree heat. The host family were two girls, who always invited their boyfriends at night. Very small room right under the roof, nearly 40 degrees at night too, very noisy street.
24. Jun. 2009
8. Melinda (33 years) - Hungary
8. 3 weeks
8. 3 weeks
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Teachers are simply the best!!!
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Never forget your map at home!
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The school, teachers, courses are fascinating! They taught me speaking and talking. I'm grateful to them for everything!
5. Dec. 2008
9. Roger (56 years) - Italy
9. Intensive - 4 weeks
9. Intensive - 4 weeks
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The location, the teachers and the material. also learning with people from all over the world.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Study every night, it really does help.
Other comments
Having two teachers for the whole course would have been ideal.
14. Jun. 2008
10. Phil - Australia
10. One-to-one - 2 weeks
10. One-to-one - 2 weeks
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Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Assess your language level accurately before the course to maximise learning progress.
4. Jun. 2008
11. Lisa - Australia
11. One-to-one - 2 weeks
11. One-to-one - 2 weeks
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The teachers were excellent
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
They have free internet access
31. Mar. 2008
12. Wendy (53 years) - United Kingdom
12. Intensive - 2 weeks
12. Intensive - 2 weeks
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29. Mar. 2008
13. Jean (59 years) - United States
13. Intensive - 1 week
13. Intensive - 1 week
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I enjoyed the school's city tours in the afternoon.
4. Jan. 2008
14. Susan (40 years) - United States
14. Super intensive 1 (4 hours group, 1 hour one-to-one) - 1 week
14. Super intensive 1 (4 hours group, 1 hour one-to-one) - 1 week
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location, and instructors
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highly recommend staying with host family.
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Overall, I am very pleased with my experience at this school. They are very professional and in my experience the instructors are very good.
21. Nov. 2007
15. Karin (67 years) - Sweden
15. Intensive - 4 weeks
15. Intensive - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
good atmosphere, great teachers
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Don´t miss a single lesson! And bring warm clothes, even in October!
Other comments
I am very pleased and will probably come back. I also left an evaluation at the school before leaving.
18. Oct. 2007
16. Jamie (47 years) - Australia
16. Super intensive 1 (4 hours group, 1 hour one-to-one) - 2 weeks
16. Super intensive 1 (4 hours group, 1 hour one-to-one) - 2 weeks
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some of the teachers were very good
5. Oct. 2007
17. Susan (44 years) - United States
17. Intensive - 2 weeks
17. Intensive - 2 weeks
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I really enjoyed meeting the other students, participating in the classroom discussions, and joining others for social events.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Take advantage of any extracurricular activites that interest you.
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I really didn't know what to expect, but found myself pleasantly surprised by a very positive experience. Teachers know their stuff and are generally approachable. School's location is optimal. I would certainly return!
5. Sep. 2007
18. Natasha (30 years) - France
18. Intensive - 1 week
18. Intensive - 1 week
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its situation (being in dorsoduro on campo santa margerita) and the excellent interaction with other students
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the teachers are fun, and what was excellent is the oral practice which was asked from us.
11. Apr. 2007
19. Susan (40 years) - United States
19. Intensive - 1 week
19. Intensive - 1 week
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friendly, daily activities, private lessons
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my private instructor was excellent! I would return to this school. very social atmosphere.
19. Mar. 2007
20. Arabella (24 years) - Australia
20. Intensive - 3 weeks
20. Intensive - 3 weeks
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fun daily social activities, very helpful staff
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
bring your laptop, wireless access at the school
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Fantastic location in Piazza Santa Margherita- it's very central and lively at night-time and there are good cafes/bars. Well-organised, fun classes
9. Mar. 2007
21. Hermione (61 years) - Australia
21. Intensive - 3 weeks
21. Intensive - 3 weeks
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Friendly helpful atmosphere. Small classes, interesting students of all ages, and nationalities.
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The afternoon guided walks were informative and fun. I bought a season ticket for the vaporetto for the month, saved a lot of money and made it easy to hop on and off the boats.
14. Feb. 2007
22. Joao Antonio (54 years) - Brazil
22. Intensive - 2 weeks
22. Intensive - 2 weeks
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the teachers
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Excellent teachers and very welcoming managing staff.
15. Sep. 2006
23. Sally (48 years) - United Kingdom
23. Low budget (evening time from 4.30 to 8.30) - 4 weeks
23. Low budget (evening time from 4.30 to 8.30) - 4 weeks
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It attracts people from all over the world
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The staff was friendly and fun, this was the first year they have offered the evening course, it was good but I think it will get better
16. Aug. 2006
24. Kajsa (22 years) - Sweden
24. Low budget (evening time from 4.30 to 8.30) - 4 weeks
24. Low budget (evening time from 4.30 to 8.30) - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The wonderful teachers
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The evening activities (movie, tours of venice etc)
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You have to speak a lot in class, it's not so stuck on the grammar (although you do learn that too). Absolutely great school!
19. Dec. 2005
25. Azumi - Japan
25. intensive - 1 week
25. intensive - 1 week
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Thank you for the nice host family.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Try the library too
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I had a great time in Venice. You might have a chance to study in a historical building like I did.
26. Aug. 2005
26. Anonymous (27 years) - Spain
26. Standard Course
26. Standard Course
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23. Jun. 2005
27. Linda - Usa
27. Superintensive(+35h)
27. Superintensive(+35h)
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learning the language and making new friends
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We learned a lot! Thanks
23. Jun. 2005
28. Aerin - Usa
28. Superintensive(+35h)
28. Superintensive(+35h)
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learned a lot and met interesting new people
17. Jun. 2005
29. Chris (56 years) - Canada
29. Standard Course
29. Standard Course
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location
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no air conditioning so dress very lightly may-september
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Definitely read the info package provided by the school.Venice can be a confusing city and the package will make your stay easier and more fun.
28. Apr. 2005
30. Baerbel (35 years) - Germany
30. Standard Course
30. Standard Course
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Qualified teachers.
19. May. 2012
31. Doris (75 years) - 
31. Intensive + 5 One-to-one - 2 weeks
31. Intensive + 5 One-to-one - 2 weeks
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28. Jun. 2011
32. Nicola (42 years) -
32. Intensive - 2 weeks
32. Intensive - 2 weeks
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25. Apr. 2011
33. Marie-madeleine (58 years) - 
33. Intensive - 1 week
33. Intensive - 1 week
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I liked the international environment. A nice groupe and friendly teachers.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
In Venice everything is fine but you cannot see everything!
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I really enjoyed my week in Venice, I visited museums, churches. It was easy to go to the cinema and at concert every night
24. Sep. 2010
34. Petra (46 years) -
34. Art course - 1 week
34. Art course - 1 week
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10. Aug. 2010
35. Kathy (28 years) -
35. Intensive - 4 weeks
35. Intensive - 4 weeks
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8. Jun. 2010
36. Anette (50 years) -
36. Art course - 2 weeks
36. Art course - 2 weeks
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11. May. 2010
37. Nicolas (29 years) -
37. Intensive - 2 weeks
37. Intensive - 2 weeks
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The teachers were very dynamic and helpfull.
5. Oct. 2009
38. Christiane (45 years) -
38. Intensive + 5 One-to-one - 1 week
38. Intensive + 5 One-to-one - 1 week
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situated in a very nice quarter of Venice
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the evaluation (in which class one is placed)on the first day was strange. One got the impression that the classification depended mainly
on in which level there were any free places left.
3. Aug. 2009
39. Gerlinde (46 years) -
39. Intensive - 2 weeks
39. Intensive - 2 weeks
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the mixture of young and older students
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too many teachers in two weeks (4 different ones in the second week)
11. Jul. 2009
40. Marianne (26 years) -
40. Low budget - Evening Course - 4 weeks
40. Low budget - Evening Course - 4 weeks
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20. Apr. 2009
41. Karin (60 years) -
41. Intensive - 1 week
41. Intensive - 1 week
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The test in the beginning of the course was not sufficent for knowing the abilities in the italian language.
14. Apr. 2009
42. Martha (62 years) -
42. Intensive - 1 week
42. Intensive - 1 week
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excellent teachers, friendly atmosphere, interesting activities in the afternoon
17. Nov. 2008
43. Marlene (28 years) -
43. Low budget - Evening Course - 1 week
43. Low budget - Evening Course - 1 week
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nice teachers, current topics
16. Nov. 2008
44. Eva (61 years) -
44. Intensive - 1 week
44. Intensive - 1 week
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nice and friendly athmosphere, teachers very friendly and competent
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
beginners should get a real book, like espresso or linea diretta, it helps for basic knowledge.
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Activities concerning leisure time in the afternoons or evenings were very good. Your school is keeping the promises which other italian schools are offering but not keeping.
14. Nov. 2008
45. Melanie (24 years) -
45. Intensive - 4 weeks
45. Intensive - 4 weeks
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students from all over the world make a very interesing class atmosphere.
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the sightseeing tours were always very interesting and helpful to get to know the city from a point of view that tourists don't.
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I was there for 4 weeks, so we repeated many topics many times, because there were new people arriving every week. That was a little bit tiring. But the teachers are very nice and the city is BEAUTIFUL!
23. Oct. 2008
46. Yasuko (49 years) - 
46. One-to-one course - 1 week
46. One-to-one course - 1 week
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Teacher with professional skills.
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You will have a chance to enjoy a real life in Venezia.
31. Jul. 2008
47. Viviane (42 years) -
47. Intensive - 2 weeks
47. Intensive - 2 weeks
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24. Jul. 2008
48. Uta (56 years) -
48. Intensive - 1 week
48. Intensive - 1 week
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well situated in a wonderful quarter of the city,; the atmoshere at the school is great, nice and good teachers
4. Jun. 2008
49. Sven (33 years) -
49. Intensive - 4 weeks
49. Intensive - 4 weeks
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The teachers Arianna and Alberto were very good
21. May. 2008
50. Dagmar (27 years) -
50. Intensive - 1 week
50. Intensive - 1 week
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very nice students
