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Piccola Universita ItalianaTropea, Italy

From 37€ per week
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of Piccola Universita Italiana, Tropea
Ranked #1 of 1 Italian schools in Tropea
School
Location of the school
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Organisation
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

(0)
Students 18-30 years
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

(9)
Students 31-49 years
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

(20)
Students 50+ years
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

(40)
What we like about the school
  • Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 15% of students.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: Piccola Universita Italiana Tropea is located in the charming medieval town of Tropea in southern Italy. The enchanting narrow streets of Tropea offer a fantastic setting for immersion in a new language, with the Piccola Universita Italiana well situated in an 18th-century palazzo in Tropea's Old Town. There are several eateries, restaurants, grocers, convenience stores and attractions within walking distance of the school. Such sites of interest include the beautiful beaches of Spiaggia della Rotonda, Lido Calypso and Lido Costa degli Dei, and the powerful Santuario di Santa Maria dell Isola di Tropea overlooking the coast and the town centre.

Course selection: The school provides courses suitable for students of all levels and many interests. In addition to General Italian programmes, combination programmes of Italian plus specific subjects such as scuba diving, painting, catamaran sailing, windsurfing and cooking, are also readily available throughout the year. Fantastic programmes for active senior students (60+) are also readily available at certain times of the year, in addition to programmes tailored to the needs of Erasmus+ students and one-to-one or two-to-one programmes, which are available in conjunction with or independently from any other programme.

Getting around: The school's central location is great. As Tropea is a small town, everywhere is generally easy to get to on foot, with bus and train networks readily available for trips outside of the town. Tropea train station is around a 10-minute walk from the school

Accommodation: The school can offer accommodation in shared apartment facilities throughout the year, subject to availability.
  • The language school Piccola Universita Italiana was founded in Tropea, Italy in 1993.
  • Legal name / parent company: PICCOLA UNIVERSITA' ITALIANA S.R.L.
  • Tax registration ID: IT02367270796

Italian Courses

General Language
Private
Business
Exam Preparation
Language Plus Activity
Specialty Courses

Information for all courses offered by Piccola Universita Italiana

Comments about courses

There is EUR 2 Government Tax added to each registration.

Students aged 16-17 need a letter from their guardian sent with the registration.

Travel insurance (optional): EUR 12 per week.

Price reduction on group courses in case of public holidays:

  • COURSE A: EUR 15
  • COURSE B: EUR 30
  • COURSE C: EUR 30

    Private lessons for COURSE C, D, E are made up.

    The registration fee of EUR 120 includes:
  • Pick-up transfer from and to Lamezia Terme airport (SUF), Lamezia Terme train station OR 2 half day excursions by minibus
  • Teaching material
  • School Bag, pen and writing pad
  • Written and oral grading test
  • Participation certificate
  • City map and information about Tropea, tips on excursions
  • Presentation including welcome cocktail
  • Organisation of weekly leisure activities
  • Guided city tour of Tropea
  • Italian Film evenings at school
Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
120.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 39 €. 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 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024 - 01 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 18 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

Lessons needed per Italian language level

Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
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.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Note: All courses offered by Piccola Universita Italiana, Tropea can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

Videos & Photos

  • Piccola Universita Italiana - School Presentation1/5
  • Piccola Universita Italiana - General School Video2/5
  • Piccola Universita Italiana - General School Video3/5
  • Piccola Universita Italiana - Student Interviews4/5
  • Piccola Universita Italiana - Student Interviews5/5
  • School building
    School building1/10
  • Tropea
    Tropea2/10
  • Tropea
    Tropea3/10
  • Piccola students
    Piccola students4/10
  • Tropea harbour
    Tropea harbour5/10
  • Tropea
    Tropea6/10
  • Students in Tropea
    Students in Tropea7/10
  • Students scuba diving
    Students scuba diving8/10
  • Ocean and mountain view
    Ocean and mountain view9/10
  • Studying together
    Studying together10/10

Piccola Universita Italiana

Accreditations and Quality seals
IALCEDUITALIAMIUR, MiBAC
Italian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
Student gender mix
45% male / 55% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Piccola Universita Italiana and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoAmerican Express - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 11
    Number of public PC workstations: 2
    Paid parking (<500m)

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 80
Throughout the year: 15
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 15
Adult courses Throughout the year: 15
Average age of students
In summer: 38 years
Throughout the year: 45 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Lamezia Terme (SUF).
More information about airports around Tropea and how to get from the airport to Tropea on your own here on our Tropea page.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
50 €

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Cooking-
Dancing3 km
Diving-
Horse riding60 km
Mountainbiking8 km
Music-
Sailing8 km
Swimming2 km
Tennis-
Volleyball-
Windsurfing8 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Guided city tour and film evenings at school.

In case students do not take the return transfer from the airport, they may participate in 2 half-day excursions with the minibus.

Adults - Paid activities

Half-day excursions by minibus in Calabria include:
- Cosenza, Reggio Calabria, Stilo, La torre Marana and Capo Vaticano
- Trekkking in Aspromonte: Cascate Mundo and Galassia, Vibo-Pizzo
- Trekking along the Costa Viola and the Monte Sant'Elia (EUR 40)
- Horse back riding
- Food and wine tasting (EUR 35)
- Le grotte di Zungri and visit of a Nduja production and Capo Vaticano (EUR 30)

Full-day excursions by minibus include:
- Messina and Taormina
- Locri
- Gerace and Villa Romana
- Le Castella
- Crotone and Santa Severina
- Sibari
- Corigliano and the factory of the Liquorize
- The Cave of Romito at Papasidero and Morano and Castrovillari (EUR 60 -70)
- Half-day excursion by mountain bike (EUR 40)
- Excursion by boat along the Costa degli Dei (EUR 40)
- Cooking evening (EUR 40)
- Excursion to the Aeolian Islands (EUR 45-65) and Stromboli by night (EUR 45)
Video about leisure activities at Piccola Universita Italiana Tropea

Accommodation

Ratings of Piccola Universita Italiana compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 Piccola Universita Italiana TropeaAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Location of the school4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Student opinions about Piccola Universita Italiana, Tropea

Liked
It was a smaller institution with a very friendly feel and the trainer was patient and thorough.The Director came to dinner with us the first night which was a lovely personal touch.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Standard - 1 week
16. Apr. 2018
Liked
The teachers who gave homework and textbooks for level A1 and A 2. Great headmaster, Antonio. He organized sightseeing trips and dinners in high-quality restaurants in a great way.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The school is closed from mid-November to March. We planned 3 weeks of training, but had only 2, because we learnt that the school is closed during that time period, when it was too late to change the dates (air tickets, accommodation, etc.).
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments A small, cozy school in the city center.
Course: Standard Course B - 2 weeks
3. Dec. 2017
Liked
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.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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!
Course: Standard - 1 week
23. Feb. 2009
Liked
The lovely care, loads of social activities and last but not least the high quality lessons which were held by very friendly and motivated teachers.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Shared Apartment
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Standard - 1 week
12. Nov. 2012
Liked
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
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Standard - 1 week
3. Oct. 2011
Liked
As I said, the organisation is impeccable. The lessons were methodically very varied. I especially liked the individual lessons with Chiara.
Disliked
The classroom was very dark. Weak ceiling lighting. We complained about it, but nothing happened. Classroom 2, I think it was. The teacher in the conversation lessons spoke too fast and did not comply with the request to slow down.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Course: Cultural Course: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual) - 1 week
19. Sep. 2022
Liked
Located right in the center and great, very committed teachers, well-organized excursions and transfers from / to the airport
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Course B: Standard Course [Italian] - 3 weeks
26. Jul. 2021
Liked
Our teacher very nice and the location was perfect. There was a great mix of students based on age and education attainment.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Take the room in Beatrice apartments. It is 5 minutes from school and has an amazing sunset.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Shared Apartment - High Season
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Standard - 3 weeks
24. Jul. 2017
Liked
Quality education lots of attention given to students, the approach is not bureaucratic and everyone feels appreciated
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Tropea is a very nice place for those who love the sea and everything contributes to the atmosphere of a small Mediterranean town
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments I have put a slightly lower note for the facilities because the classrooms are not very well isolated from each other and sometimes the teaching of neighboring classrooms interferes. ..
Course: Cours italien standard 20 leçons/semaine - 2 weeks
29. Jun. 2015
Liked
The lessons and the teachers were excellent. I can only recommend such a stay to anyone who enjoys Italian.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Drive to Pizzo and Reggio Calabria
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments It should be a priority in the apartments to have a work/dining table inside.
Course: Standardkurs - 2 weeks
6. Nov. 2017
Liked
It`s a little school,the teacher are very friendly and funny and it was a good organisation of the classes
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Standard - 4 weeks
19. Dec. 2005
Liked
The teachers are all good ad with educational talents and the group of 3 people is perfect for learning.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss It's a very small school but serious
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay Executive
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments I really liked the combination of the school in Tropea and staying at the convent of the Sacred Heart out of Tropea.
Course: Intensive - 1 week
14. Sep. 2012
Liked
Unique location! Everyone tries very hard, from the drivers to the individual teachers.
Disliked
Very uncomfortable chairs. I missed some things that were announced in the info, e.g. borrowing adapters. The teachers had to keep changing their whiteboard pens, and I got the impression that they were poorly equipped with them. Unfortunately, not all of the announced program items were offered. The excursions can only be paid for in cash. In some rooms it was too loud, you could hear every word from the next classroom, which really disturbed our own class. I would have liked more variety in the subjects of the lessons, the subject of weddings and meals came up many times. Unfortunately, there was hardly any repetition, so that I have now taken a huge amount of vocabulary with me, but I cannot use it.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Course B: Standard Course  - 5 weeks
14. Nov. 2020
Liked
The school is TOP. The teachers are motivating, friendly, funny, patient and positive.
Disliked
The accommodation - shared flat: CATASTROPHAL. The bathroom black mould, from the shower 1 week only single drops. After complaining ... a trickle, alternately hot and cold. The windows and doors leak, very loud at night (sirocco), water ingress when it rains. No broom, no washing-up liquid, no salt, nothing. The rooms without keys for the first week.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Shared Apartment - Low/Mid Season
1.0

Rating: 1/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Standard B, highly recommended
Course: Course B: Standard Course  - 2 weeks
14. Nov. 2023
Liked
The athmosphere between teachers and students is very friendly, easy and familiar.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments The school is in the center of Tropea, very suitable for example to drink a coffee in your break!
Course: Standard - 4 weeks
1. Aug. 2006
Liked
Great teachers. Very well organised. Welcoming, couldn't have been more helpful.
Disliked
Nothing I can think of! Can't wait to come back.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Shared Apartment - High Season
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Course B: Standard Course  - 1 week
19. Aug. 2023
Liked
Professional teachers, all super nice and very patient. It's like a big family!
Disliked
Activities were scheduled at very short notice and there was no plan for the coming week.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss 1-2 afternoons per week private lessons
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Shared Apartment - Low/Mid Season
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Everything great, good grading, would have liked to speak more ...
Other comments Highly recommended
Course: Course B: Standard Course [Italian] - 3 weeks
3. May. 2023
Liked
Having a variety of teachers thereby enhancing the overall learning experience.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments A small and friendly school with competent and helpful staff. Made to feel welcome from the first day.
Course: Intensive - 1 week
20. Sep. 2007
Liked
I liked the cheerful, open attitude of the staff and the leisure activities.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
Course: Course B: Standard Course  - 2 weeks
30. Mar. 2022
Liked
Very nice and professional teachers good size school and very nice staff
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual) - 1 week
6. Jun. 2016
Liked
Professional level of teaching and the accreditation of the school.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Teachers were both very good. Good range of activities within the classes. Only comment- one or 2 ladies were allowed to dominate some of the classes, so it diminished time and opportunities for others.
Course: Standard Course [Italian] - 1 week
23. Sep. 2019
Liked
Very motivated and nice teachers, family atmosphere, small groups
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The evening with shared food and singing Italian songs together - a great evening
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: I can only say positive things, for me it was perfect to have booked individual lessons as well, especially to practise speaking even more.
Other comments Many students were attending the school for the first time, which speaks highly of the school. Piccola Universtia in Tropea was also always highlighted in comparison to other schools in Italy.
Course: Course C: Intensive Course (20 group + 6 individual) - 2 weeks
27. Jun. 2023
Liked
The place. The environment and especially Professor Alessandra.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss None for the school but bring special rubber shoes for the beach.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Shared Apartment - Season IV
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other comments The apartment was nice but my room was made for monks, not even a closet for my clothes.
Course: Standard - 1 week
22. Jul. 2013
Liked
Studying in a structured group and a very friendly atmosphere.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss The weekly dinner together. The involvement and energy of the teachers. Meetings with other students of various nationalities.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments I've been very pleased by the welcoming of management and teaching staff.
Course: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual) - 2 weeks
4. Aug. 2016
Liked
The people at the school, good professionals and good people.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments Very recommendable. Will come back.
Course: Standard - 2 weeks
29. Jun. 2015
Liked
- Well organized - small groups - free-time activities
Insider tips about what future students should not miss - At least attend one of the activities
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments - Price quite ambitious
Course: Conversation Course - 1 week
20. May. 2013
Liked
The location is perfect, downtown. Qualified teachers.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Ask for accommodation upstairs. 196 steps every morning and every evening are not for everyone.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Shared Apartment
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Standard - 2 weeks
8. Oct. 2012
Liked
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.)
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments I had organised an appartement by myself, therefore no evaluation of this subject.
Course: Private Tuition - 2 weeks
15. Oct. 2008
Liked
Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff and teachers
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Try the restauraunt 'Hosteria Italiana' - amazing!
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Standard - 2 weeks
11. Oct. 2007
Liked
Friendliness, kindness extended to students,
Disliked
I liked everything about the school and town and met some wonderful people from different parts of my country and the world
Insider tips about what future students should not miss I didn’t take them trip to Taormina and Reggio Calabria because I’d already visited there. It’s definitely a trip to take.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: I didn’t prolong course because it was the last week.
Other comments I had private lessons my last week because I was the only beginner. It was unavoidable but I much preferred the group sessions. That being said, my teacher Simone was wonderful.
Course: Course B: Standard Course [Italian] - 2 weeks
13. Nov. 2023

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Questions and answers about Piccola Universita Italiana

  • Yes, the school offers courses for all language levels.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 23, 2023
  • All our students take a placement test and are then assigned to one of our 15 language levels. If there are no groups of at least 3 students, the student receives individual lessons (one-to-one) or (two-to-one) with half the number of lessons. Due to this group arrangement, we can always guarantee the realisation of the course!
    Daniela, Booking office from Piccola Università Italiana - Tropea - Feb 12, 2024

FAQ about Piccola Universita Italiana,

  • The courses and accommodation must always be booked separately, unless you choose a specific combination course. If accommodation is included, this will always be specified in the course comments.
    Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from Languagecourse.net - Sep 07, 2021
  • Yes, in fact, there are no extra costs for this, as the registration fee already includes this service, and much more:

    - Pick-up service to and from Lamezia Terme airport (SUF), Lamezia Terme train station OR 2 half-day excursions by minibus
    - Teaching materials
    - School bag, pen and writing pad
    - Written and oral assessment test
    - Certificate of participation
    - City map and information about Tropea, tips for excursions
    - Presentation including welcome cocktail
    - Organisation of weekly leisure activities
    - Guided city tour of Tropea
    - Italian film evenings at school
    Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 23, 2023
  • Yes, the school can arrange a transfer from both Lamezia Terme and Tropea train station.
    Daniela Redder, Booking Office from Piccola Università Italiana - Tropea - Jan 19, 2024
  • Yes, the school can arrange a transfer from both Lamezia Terme and Tropea train station.
    Daniela Redder, Booking Office from Piccola Università Italiana - Tropea - Jan 19, 2024
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Piccola Universita Italiana comes from Switzerland with a 14% representation, followed by students from Germany (14%) and Spain (10%).
  • Piccola Universita Italiana offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 38 during the summer and 45 for the rest of the year.

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