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Reviews of Il Sasso, Montepulciano, Italy

Total number of reviews: 37
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Average Rating

Based on 37 reviews of former students of Il Sasso
Overall rating
Il Sasso, Montepulciano, Italy

Rating: 4.7

4.7 
City

Rating: 4.6

4.6 
Organisation

Rating: 4.8

4.8 
Facilities

Rating: 4.1

4.1 
Social activities

Rating: 4.0

4.0 
Quality of teaching

Rating: 4.8

4.8 
Value for money

Rating: 4.6

4.6 
Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 4.5

4.5 
Shared Flat (apartment)

Rating: 4.4

4.4 
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Individual Reviews

Il Sasso
4. Mar. 2024
1.  (62 years)  Italy
101.Course: Group Course - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
The teachers enthusiasm was great.
Negative aspects
We were in a very small room and one of the students had a dog which I didn’t appreciate!
31. Oct. 2023
2. Ursula   
102.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

17. Aug. 2023
3.  (52 years)  United Kingdom
103.Course: Family Course mother and daughter - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
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Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
Excellent teachers, friendly and put you at ease. My daughter loved her teachers.
Negative aspects
I didn’t do excursion so can’t comment on it.
City/place
Too many tourists to make it feel authentic
18. Jul. 2023
4.  (50 years)  
104.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 4/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
Nice atmosphere
Negative aspects
none
City/place
It is difficult to explore the surrounding towns without a car.
30. May. 2023
5.  (67 years)  Australia
105.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
The overall vibe - all the support staff and teachers were very helpful and friendly. The teaching was exceptional - I learned so much in only two weeks, thanks to the three teachers I had (two in the group classes and one for private lessons. They were very knowledgeable about the subject matter and gave clear instructions and explanations.
Negative aspects
The weather was unseasonably cold for mid May so the classrooms were freezing. This made it difficult to concentrate. It would’ve helped to have had some form of heating. More effort needed to be made to keep the toilets clean - sometimes there was no toilet paper or soap and the rubbish bins were full to overflowing.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The textbook which one is required to buy is quite heavy, which is a consideration for those travelling from afar (weight limits for plane travel).
Other comments
Sincere thanks to all the staff.
City/place
At my age, nightlife is not relevant to my needs. Montepulciano is quite difficult to reach without a car because there are not many buses from the train station at Chiusi. The weather when I was there was completely atypical - a week of rain and low temperatures so my low rating is not indicative of what it would normally be.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Excellent in all respects.
Accommodation
Fiorella could not have been nicer. She went out of her way to help in any way she could with any unexpected problems I experienced (ie travel arrangements etc). It really was a Home away from Home.
29. May. 2023
6.  (74 years)  Australia
106.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 3/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
Excellent teachers!
Negative aspects
I found it a little hard to hear in our classroom at times. I do have a slight hearing loss but the room had an echo.
City/place
A beautiful city to visit. A lot of tourists visiting. The weather was unseasonal during the first week of our visit, very cold & raining. We were not prepared for this. Bus timetables were hard to find before my visit when trying to plan for the visit. Suggest maybe include accurate bus timetable from Chiusi C/T to Montepulciano in the class booking information. Quite a few vehicles in Centro Storico, so you needed to take care.
29. Mar. 2022
7.  (56 years)  Italy
107.Course: Combi Course (20 group + 10 individual) - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
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Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
---
Facilities (library, classrooms)
---
Social activities
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Quality of teaching / language progress
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Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
The teachers are great and the location is fantastic
City/place
Excellent!
Accommodation
Fiorella is a very good host, we talked a lot and she is very, very nice.
25. Oct. 2021
8.  (67 years)  Finland
108.Course: Group + 1 (20 group+ 5 individual) [Italia] - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Other

Rating: 4/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
I made tremendous progress in private lessons
28. Sep. 2020
9.  (62 years)  
109.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
Very committed teachers, good textbook, 2 teachers per day each, thus varied lessons!
Negative aspects
Toilets no disinfectant, trash bins overflowing. Window frames totally rotten, when opened, chunks fall off!
City/place
Great old town, history, restaurants! Narrow streets are dark. Hotel or room rarely with balconies!
Quality of teaching / language progress
Thanks to Corona there were only two of us and that was great and intense! 2nd week for three!
29. Oct. 2019
10. Gabriela (21 years)  Poland
110.Course: Standard course - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

19. Sep. 2019
11. Katherine (50 years)  United Kingdom
111.Course: Standard course - 3 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
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Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
---
Facilities (library, classrooms)
---
Social activities
---
Quality of teaching / language progress
---
Accommodation
Other

Rating: 5/5.0

29. Aug. 2019
12. Yannick (39 years)  France
112.Course: Standard course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
Beautiful hilltop village
Quality of teaching / language progress
I liked the small size of the classes (three students the first week, five students the second week), the fact that there were not just teenage students but also older adults from all over the world. The teachers are very passionate and give great personal attention. Having two different teachers each day is a very good concept. The course material could yet be refreshed and there could be more use of videos and role plays in class. Some excursions/activities were a bit on the expensive side. A good enriching experience overall!
Accommodation
Excellent homestay with a friendly local host family. It's the best way to keep learning outside of class.
21. May. 2018
13.  (44 years)  
113.Course: Standard course [Итальянский] - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Other

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
The teachers and the school staff are very nice and professional.
Other comments
We were very lucky with the accommodation - an apartment for two was in excellent condition, our additional wishes were taken into account
5. Jun. 2017
14.  (38 years)  
114.Course: Standard course - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Other

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
Good teachers. Small groups.
Other comments
Great school!
12. Jun. 2016
15.  (64 years)  Australia
115.Course: Standard course - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
Small classes. Cinzia excellent grammar teacher.
15. Dec. 2015
16.  (65 years)  
116.Course: Standard course - 3 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
---
Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
Very professional teaching staff. Skillful at identifying strengths/weaknesses and developing appropriate teaching strategies.
Other comments
Particularly in off-season, students should be advised up-front not to arrive on a Sunday, as connections to the nearest train station (Chiusi) become problematic.
3. Nov. 2015
17.  (62 years)  Australia
117.Course: Standard course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
The teachers, their approach to teaching and learning and their positive attitudes.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Some students didn't have wifi in their accommodation. Make sure you request it when applying.
Other comments
It was a most positive experience, academically, socially and culturally. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this school.
22. Aug. 2015
18.  (58 years)  
118.Course: Standard course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

Accommodation
Other

Rating: 4/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
The teachers, the building and its location in the city.
Other comments
It is a familiar school, the number of students per class allows a very direct and personal teaching method.
30. Dec. 2014
19. Barbara (62 years)  
119.Course: Standard course - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
---
Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Other

Rating: 3/5.0

10. Jun. 2013
20.  (57 years)  United Kingdom
120.Course: Standard course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
The staff were excellent, friendly but very efficient.
10. Jun. 2013
21.  (63 years)  United Kingdom
121.Course: Standard course - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay Executive

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
The staff, everybody was really helpful and had a genuine interest in the students
Other comments
I haven't been to school for years and for me it was a really enjoyable experience. Definitely will be going back
11. Sep. 2012
22.    
122.Course: Standard course - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 2/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Other

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
The great teaching staff and the well thought out organisation of the classes
19. Aug. 2012
23.  (58 years)  Netherlands
123.Course: Standard course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay Executive

Rating: 4/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
The small classes and the quality of teaching. The teachers were very helpfull.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The value for money. You learn a lot in two weeks.
14. Aug. 2012
24.  (55 years)  
124.Course: Standard course - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
---
Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
The location of the school in the city centre, and in a lively district. Quality teaching Quality of premises Mix of nationalities Adjustment to teaching level
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
the coffee poliziano inbetween lessons
14. Aug. 2012
25. Francoise (50 years)  
125.Course: Standard course - 1 week

Overall rating
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Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay Executive

Rating: 4/5.0

26. Sep. 2011
26.  (70 years)  
126.Course: Standard course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
---
Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
The quality of teachers and their kindness
24. Jul. 2011
27.  (64 years)  Sweden
127.Course: Standard Italian Course - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
Friendliness. Evaluation of students and quality.
27. May. 2011
28. Dieter  (47 years)  
128.Course: Standard course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 3/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

28. Jul. 2010
29.  (52 years)  
129.Course: Standard course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
Excellent support by School organization .Very well trained teachers with good sensitivity to the needs of class.I was living in a spacious, clean and very well equipped apartment at a reasonable price in the middle of the city.
23. Nov. 2009
30.  (31 years)  
130.Course: 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
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Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 4/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
very international
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Visit the wine cellar
Other comments
A car makes it easier to explore the surroundings. It's better in the summer; the classes may be bigger but there is more action during the afternoon.
20. Sep. 2009
31.  (61 years)  United Kingdom
131.Course: Standard course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 3/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 3/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
Being in the class with other students learning the language
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Chiusi Chiusi Etruscan Museum and Museum.
Other comments
We had a wonderful time. We enjoyed our lessons and being at the school very much. We loved Montepulciano and all the things we did such as visiting other hill top towns, going to Saint Antimo, exploring Chiusi and the Etruscan remains and all the delicious food, cheese and wine. We had an unforgetable experience and would highly recommend this to anyone.
22. Jun. 2009
32.  (33 years)  
132.Course: Standard course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Other

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
it was perfect, nice people, good teachers
25. May. 2009
33.  (58 years)  
133.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
---
Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
teachers & staff are very helpful
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
plan to spend most of your time studying
2. Apr. 2008
34.  (53 years)  
134.Course: Intensive Course - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
Nice atmosphere and quality of teachers
Other comments
It is unfortunate that teaching booklets are paying
1. Nov. 2007
35.  (68 years)  
135.Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Other

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
my teacher Roberta for private lessons, also everything was extremey well organized, especially considering the director had no real idea before the first day's testing regarding the level of the students
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
I started with the intensive, 6 hours a day, which I eventually found too much, despite how inviting it sounds, it's hard to absorb that much at one time.
Other comments
I really loved the school & would only suggest more excursions to some of the small villages around that area or even a trip to the termi at Rapolano or Bagno Vignoni. I was there in Oct. & perhaps the enrollment at that time was too low for such trips.
12. Sep. 2007
36.  (46 years)  
136.Course: Private lessons - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay Executive

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
very friendly persons
20. Aug. 2007
37. Astrig (49 years)  
137.Course: Standard course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
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Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 3/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0


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