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Centro Studi Idea VeronaVerona, Italy

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4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Overall school rating of Centro Studi Idea Verona, Verona
Ranked #4 of 6 Italian schools in Verona
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

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

Rating: 0.0/5.0

(0)
Students 18-30 years
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

(1)
Students 31-49 years
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

(1)
Students 50+ years
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

(12)
What we like about the school
  • Student card for discounts at restaurants, bars, pizzerias, libraries and shops.
  • Central location, just a short walk from the Arena and Piazza Erbe.
  • Excellent rating of student apartments (4.4/5.0)
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

Location: Centro Studi Idea Verona is located in the historically rich city of Verona, in northern Italy. The school is housed in an elegant building inside the "Instituto Salesiano Don Bosco" campus, in the heart of the historical city centre. Within a 15-minute walk of the infamous house and balcony of Juliet (Romeo & Juliet), as well as such attractions as the once Medieval Fortress Castelvecchio Museum, the Verona Arena and much more. The school is also within steps of the Castelvecchio Bridge, several eateries, restaurants and many historical sites, ensuring that students can enjoy Verona to its fullest whilst reaching their language goals.

School facilities: The facilities of the Centro Studi Idea are excellent. They offer everything a student may need to reach their language goals and more. These facilities include a cafeteria, a computer lab, a library, a garden, sports fields and basketball courts. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Course selection: Centro Studi Idea provides dynamic and inclusive lessons, structured heavily around the didactic aspects of learning as well as the interaction and participation of each student. Courses are available for students of all levels, over various intensities, developing linguistic and grammatical understandings through real-life situations.

Accommodation: The school can provide accommodation in Homestay, Apartment and Shared Apartment facilities, many of which are within walking distance of the school.
  • The language school Centro Studi Idea Verona was founded in Verona, Italy in 1998.
  • Legal name / parent company: Idea Verona S.a.s. di Sbampato Annarosa
  • Tax registration ID: IT02852100235

Italian Courses

General Language
Private

Information for all courses offered by Centro Studi Idea Verona

Comments about courses

If course minimum is not met, course will be reduced to 30 minutes. In the case of one student the course will become a private lesson at the cost of EUR 35 per hour.
No

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
68.00 €
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 40 €. 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):
18 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 02 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 24 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.

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 Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Note: All courses offered by Centro Studi Idea Verona, Verona can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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  • Cooking skills.
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  • Class
    Class4/9
  • Learning together
    Learning together 5/9
  • School garden
    School garden6/9
  • Lesson in progress
    Lesson in progress7/9
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Centro Studi Idea Verona

“IDEA VERONA: learn by feeling in a big family”
– 
Anna Sbampato
Director of Centro Studi Idea Verona
Accreditations and Quality seals
ISO 9000/9001Italian in ItalyLICETPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
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
Students should arrive at 8:40
Student gender mix
35% male / 65% female
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoPayPal - logoEurocheque - logoBank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Copy machine

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    Number of classrooms: 8
    Number of public PC workstations: 1
    Free parking (<500m)

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 40
Junior courses - In summer: 4
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 2
Minimum age of students
16 years
6 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 35 years

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Verona Villafranca Airport:
80 € one way
160 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Valerio Catullo.
More information about airports around Verona and how to get from the airport to Verona on your own here on our Verona 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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
100 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
70 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Baseball5 km
Basketball-
Cooking-
Dancing-
Field Hockey20 km
Football (soccer)-
Golf20 km
Horse riding20 km
Ice Hockey35 km
Mountainbiking25 km
Music-
Rugby10 km
Sailing30 km
Skiing60 km
Squash-
Swimming-
Table Tennis-
Tennis-
Volleyball-
Windsurfing30 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Excursion around Verona every Wednesday afternoon.

Adults - Paid activities

Soft rafting on Adige river
Cooking lessons
Wine tasting
Olive oil factory visit

Junior - Paid activities

Bicycle ride
Soft rafting on Adige river
* Cooking lessons
Video about leisure activities at Centro Studi Idea Verona Verona

Accommodation

Ratings of Centro Studi Idea Verona compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 Centro Studi Idea Verona VeronaAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

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 money3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Student opinions about Centro Studi Idea Verona, Verona

Liked
The colorful mix of students (in Age and Native) and the efforts of the teachers to encourage contact and communication between the pupils, without imposing anything.
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
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Italiano Idea Verona course - 2 weeks
28. Aug. 2016
Liked
One of my two teachers was excellent. She was systematic and well prepared. Also my group was really small - only three students.
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)
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

Other comments The school was really helpful in setting up the week and in getting the accommodation.
Course: Italiano Idea Verona Course - 1 week
8. Nov. 2018
Liked
The classes were great. The methodology and the didactics of the teachers were great. I had a lot of fun.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss You should try the art classes in the city and at the school (indicate age of the student)
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)
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
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments I am very happy, everything was wonderful.
Course: Italiano Idea Verona Plus 1 course + Italiano Buongiorno course - 4 weeks
17. Jun. 2013
Liked
The teachers were very helpful and patient as well as the secretaries. Great people.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Even though the accommodation was okay, I had a great deal of problems because the host won't switch on her air conditioning. I could not sleep at night, let alone study.
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)
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

Homestay
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other comments I was very happy with the teachers and staff and the location was perfect. I guess because I was only 3 weeks, socialization was limited.
Course: Italiano Buongiorno course - 3 weeks
6. Sep. 2017
Liked
The opportunity to talk more Italian and the great variety in students.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

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
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Italiano Intensivo course - 1 week
11. Sep. 2013
Liked
Nice teachers. Clean, modern classrooms. Great cafe downstairs.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Make sure you do the excursions
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

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

Homestay Executive
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments I know it's widespread, but the practice of shortening lessons because there are only a few students means that you are not actually getting what you paid/enrolled for.
Course: Italiano Buongiorno course 18 - 2 weeks
13. Oct. 2015
Liked
Teaching was excellent. I liked the 4 hours of instruction.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Do all the extra activities: weekly tour of the city and cooking experiences.
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)
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
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments The office staff was very friendly and helpful.
Course: Italiano Buongiorno course - 4 weeks
8. Aug. 2013
Liked
The way they welcomed me and of course the provided courses
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Cultural tours of the city on Wednesday
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

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments A really nice environment to work language
Course: Italiano Buongiorno course - 2 weeks
1. Jul. 2014
Liked
The combination of language and cultural courses
Insider tips about what future students should not miss opera in Verona's arenas
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

Homestay Executive
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Italiano Intensivo course - 4 weeks
9. Aug. 2012
Liked
The availability and the quality of teaching.
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

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Italiano Buongiorno Course [Italien] - 2 weeks
1. Jul. 2019

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Via Francesco Emilei, 24 - 37121 Verona
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Questions and answers about Centro Studi Idea Verona

  • Centro Studi Idea Verona also offers additional private lessons, so you can add as many as you like to the group course.
    It would be a great opportunity for you to focus on your individual needs and make faster progress.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 03, 2023

FAQ about Centro Studi Idea Verona,

  • Italian courses at Idea Verona start at 271 € for Italiano Intensivo Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Furnished Apartment is the most popular among all our clients of Centro Studi Idea
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Verona Villafranca Airport (80 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Centro Studi Idea varies from 1 students (Private One-to-One Course ) to 12 students (Italiano Intensivo Course)
  • 100% of teachers at Centro Studi Idea Verona hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Centro Studi Idea Verona comes from Netherlands with a 20% representation, followed by students from USA (17%) and Germany (15%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Centro Studi Idea Verona offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.

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