Reviews of Accademia Italiana, Salerno, Italy
Total number of reviews: 57
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 57 reviews of former students of Accademia Italiana
| Overall rating Accademia Italiana, Salerno, Italy | 4.4 |
|---|---|
| City | 4.7 |
| Organisation | 4.5 |
| Facilities | 4.0 |
| Social activities | 4.1 |
| Quality of teaching | 4.4 |
| Value for money | 4.2 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | 4.1 |
| Shared Flat (apartment) | 4.2 |
| Other | --- |
Individual Reviews
Accademia Italiana
5. Apr. 2024
1. Lesley (67 years) United Kingdom
101.Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
101.Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
Great teaching, very friendly, effective teachers, caring admin staff, a very welcoming school.
Negative aspects
No weaknesses.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Join in as many activities as you can.
Other comments
Excellent.
City/place
Great town to study in. Not touristy. Friendly locals. Lots of interesting local sights to visit.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Excellent.
26. Feb. 2024
2. Chantarat (70 years) United States
102.Course: Super Intensive (20 Group + 5 Individual) [Italian] - 3 weeks
102.Course: Super Intensive (20 Group + 5 Individual) [Italian] - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Great instructors who took time to help.
Negative aspects
The activities after school that we have to pay extra. Some are very pricey. Also when the class is small ie: 3 students the instruction hours is reduced to 2:15 hours.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
If you stay in Salerno take the opportunity to see the surrounding area on the weekend. Naples, Pompeii, Amalfi boat ride is at the opposite end of the Lungo Mare from the school. Bring sandwiches for lunch and people watch on the benches behind the school on a Lungo Mare. If you like to run bring your running shoes. Great place for a run.
Other comments
Great staff especially instructors. Need to take credit cards for payments. I had to pay everything in cash.
City/place
Great place to use as a base to tour the Amalfi area and nearby cities. Great train connection to Sicily, Rome, Milan, Caserta and Pompeii.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Good private lessons helps with conversation.
27. Nov. 2023
3. Claudia Austria
103.Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
103.Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
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20. Nov. 2023
4. Michaela (52 years) 
104.Course: Intensive 40 // Bildungsurlaub - 2 weeks
104.Course: Intensive 40 // Bildungsurlaub - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
- spontaneous support when changing rooms, as my room was too low for my height (slanted) and it was raining in
- Lessons: first small group, then group of 2, then 45 minutes individual lessons ("Bildungsurlaub")
- Special requests were catered for and grammar was explained again; interesting topics; books were provided; lots of free speaking
- Lessons in groups of 2 and individual lessons: Teacher was always well prepared; answered all questions competently; very patient even if the answers to the questions sometimes took longer to form sentences; he repeated the student's answers so that improvements in his own sentence structure and vocabulary could be noted; always showed interest in what the student said; did not stick firmly to his own preparation so that conversations/topics could deviate; lessons did not end abruptly despite the end time ("Overtime").
Negative aspects
- Test at the end of each week I would have liked to be graded, at least an assessment
- I would have liked a final test with assessment
- The school and lesson evaluation form was completed during the group lessons following the weekly test. This resulted in a lack of teaching time and too little time for the assessment. It would have been better to do it the day before the end, possibly in your own room. I couldn't write everything down the way I wanted to
- Evaluation of activities from the school: neutral, as I had so many lessons due to "Bildungsurlaub" that I could only take part in the orientation tour through the city.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
see previous comment
Other comments
see previous comment
City/place
- very appealing with the historic centre, churches, narrow and high streets, right by the sea.
- Safety: I felt very safe. There is a lot of police on site
- Cleanliness: an Italian problem. Too much plastic in general. Rubbish is often just thrown anywhere and can be found in the most inconceivable places. Although waste separation is closely monitored.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Very good, varied, it was possible to talk a lot about various topics
Accommodation
- First room: attic, slanted ceilings too low for 172 cm tall people. Rather for shorter people, max. 165 cm. It would be useful to enquire about height before allocating this room/apartment. Unfortunately, it is also very dark and there is only a small window with a fixed grille in front of it. No terrace/balcony
- Unfortunately it had rained in. However, the school acted immediately when I pointed out these two points and I was given a new appartment in the afternoon (fortunately, same building, same floor). It was perfect. A flat with separate rooms (bedroom, kitchen, hallway, bathroom), fully equipped. Large windows with a small balcony. No extra charge for me. I had expected such a flat at "Standard". Owners of both flats very friendly
- Meals: not rated as I cooked them myself. Kitchen equipment sufficient
1. Nov. 2023
5. Hercules (67 years) Brazil
105.Course: Standard 20 [Italiano] - 3 weeks
105.Course: Standard 20 [Italiano] - 3 weeks
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Executive Shared Apartment
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Positive aspects of school
Location and teachers.
Negative aspects
The classrooms are small.
Accommodation
Very well located.
30. Oct. 2023
6. Uyara Maria (67 years) Brazil
106.Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
106.Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
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Executive Shared Apartment
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Receptivity
Negative aspects
The facilities: there are not many toilets and there is no kitchen for students to use.
27. Oct. 2023
7. Christof Germany
107.Course: Super Intensive (20 Group + 5 Individual) - 2 weeks
107.Course: Super Intensive (20 Group + 5 Individual) - 2 weeks
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24. Oct. 2023
8. Silke Germany
108.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
108.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
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16. Oct. 2023
9. Hiroe (61 years) Japan
109.Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
109.Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
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Standard Shared Apartment
8. Aug. 2023
10. Teresa Maria (49 years) 
110.Course: Family Program (20 group lessons per week + activities) + Standard Italian course (20 group lessons - 2 weeks
110.Course: Family Program (20 group lessons per week + activities) + Standard Italian course (20 group lessons - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The quality of the teaching staff and teaching, friendliness. The location is great.
Negative aspects
Not too many activities were proposed.
City/place
Excellent destination.
31. Jul. 2023
11. Cristina (29 years)
111.Course: Intensive 30 - 1 week
111.Course: Intensive 30 - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
Everything: the personalised treatment from the teachers, the warmth when teaching, the location of the school...
Negative aspects
Weak points are some classrooms with round tables where the student's back is to the blackboard and also, in some cases, there was no or insufficient air-conditioning.
City/place
It is an interesting and touristic city without suffering of "mass tourism". It is a strategic point to visit both the Amalfi Coast and other places of interest such as Pompeii or Naples.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Everything's perfect.
19. Jul. 2023
12. Samuel (18 years)
112.Course: Intensive 30 - 1 week
112.Course: Intensive 30 - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
The lessons were great and structured with group tasks, books were lent out and what is very important, the rooms are air-conditioned!
Negative aspects
Afternoon classes were postponed (because we were too bad for the group) and were scheduled in the middle of the day, so longer afternoon activities had to be a bit shorter.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Getting to know all the people from all the classes/courses! Met lots of cool people.
Other comments
In the one building, as far as I know, there was no drink/water machine.
City/place
Salerno was really great. Unfortunately, there are only a few beaches nearby, which are also moderately good, but otherwise a beautiful city.
Quality of teaching / language progress
The courses were great and the teachers all have their own way of teaching Italian well!
3. Jul. 2023
13. Javier (64 years)
113.Course: Language, Food and Wine - 2 weeks
113.Course: Language, Food and Wine - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Its unbeatable location in Salerno and the friendliness of all the people working at the Academy. The teaching is good.
Negative aspects
I had to pay for the accommodation in cash, with the credit card I could only pay for the Academy. In the "cooking and wine" programme, the cooking class and the wine tasting in the 2nd week were very similar to the first week and I was the only one enrolled in the programme.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
In the general programme, the Academy organises activities every day, usually for a fee. It is also possible to sign up for specific activities in other programmes (50+, food & wine) if places are available.
Other comments
There are students from a wide variety of countries.
City/place
Very pleasant town, next to the sea. It is easy to walk around and has a multitude of restaurants, bars, shops, etc.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Some activities are done together with the 50+ programme. Cooking and wine activities take place even if there is only 1 participant, so in this case you must have a good knowledge of Italian to understand the instructors.
Accommodation
Accommodation not normally provided by the school. It was hired because of the large number of students. There was a steep ramp to climb and then several steps, so it might not be suitable for some people.
5. Jun. 2023
14. Roberta (43 years) 
114.Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
114.Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
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Executive Shared Apartment
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Positive aspects of school
Great guidance and teacher
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Too far from the city centre in the evening was less pleasant. Very noisy at night too.
1. May. 2023
15. Markus (65 years)
115.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
115.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
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24. Apr. 2023
16. Sonia Maria (75 years) Brazil
116.Course: Standard 20 [Italian] - 2 weeks
116.Course: Standard 20 [Italian] - 2 weeks
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Superior Shared Apartment.
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Positive aspects of school
The staff is wonderful and friendly!!!
Negative aspects
Old and non-dynamic methodology.
City/place
Welcoming, excellent quality of life, good places to eat, very friendly people, and close to many beautiful sightseeings.
Quality of teaching / language progress
It's necessary to improve the teaching method.
Accommodation
The Apartment is very well equipped with everything working perfectly.
12. Dec. 2022
17. Flavia (59 years) Canada
117.Course: Italian + Photography - 4 weeks
117.Course: Italian + Photography - 4 weeks
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I loved how nice the staff is and how knowledgeable were the teachers! I am for sure coming back!
Accommodation
Bianca is an amazing host! Very caring and always ready to help!
14. Nov. 2022
18. Sabrina (27 years)
118.Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
118.Course: Standard 20 - 3 weeks
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Executive Shared Apartment
18. Oct. 2022
19. Hilkka (67 years) Finland
119.Course: 50 Plus - 2 weeks
119.Course: 50 Plus - 2 weeks
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10. Oct. 2022
20. Kerstin (60 years) Sweden
120.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
120.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
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Negative aspects
I did not like how we were divided into different groups. I had written what level I have done in Sweden. First I was placed in a group where the students were able to have discussions and conversations. Then I got into a group for beginners. The last week I was finally placed in the right group. We were three people who had studied the same level/course in Sweden, and we were divided into different groups. Since all the three of us are language teachers with a long experience of teaching, we must say that we are very disappointed.
We have paid for ten days of education. We only got nine, due to the European Day of Languages. This day was of no interest to any of the students. Most of us left, disappointed and angry since we felt that someone had stolen a day from us.
City/place
It's a nice city, but I miss all kinds of tourist information.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Take a look on what I have written in my first answer.
5. Sep. 2022
21. Luk (17 years)
121.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
121.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
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23. Aug. 2022
22. Patrizia Germany
122.Course: Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
122.Course: Intensive 30 - 2 weeks
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9. Aug. 2022
23. Torben (42 years)
123.Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
123.Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
Very motivated and friendly staff. Great leisure options at fair prices.
Negative aspects
The allocation of the numerous students into groups seemed strange, in my group the level of previous knowledge was very different and the level was actually too low for me. But I didn't care enough to ask for a change.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Boat trip to a place on the Amalfi Coast.
The locally produced limoncello.
Other comments
Rooms in beautiful historic palazzi directly behind the promenade by the sea.
City/place
Authentic Italian old town with locals. Fortunately, tourism is not over-present, but there are still plenty of opportunities for things to do. Transport hub for excursions to the Amalfi Coast.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Lessons from 9.00 to 11.00 and 11.30 to 12.30. Leisure activities in the afternoons.
30. May. 2022
24. Daniela (61 years)
124.Course: 50 Plus - 2 weeks
124.Course: 50 Plus - 2 weeks
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Executive Shared Apartment
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Positive aspects of school
Very patient kind teacher
City/place
If you have a room in the old town: more Italy is not possible (la dolce vita).
Quality of teaching / language progress
You should have a certain basic knowledge
Accommodation
A lockable small safe should perhaps also be installed
18. Apr. 2022
25. Clemens (54 years)
125.Course: Two-to-One Lessons 20 - 1 week
125.Course: Two-to-One Lessons 20 - 1 week
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The ladies on site are all highly motivated. The toilets are very southern Italian.
Quality of teaching / language progress
The two-to-one one course certainly paid off. In a group, the spread of levels is greater and therefore less progress is made by everyone. Too fast for some and too slow for others.
20. Dec. 2021
26. Elisabeth (55 years)
126.Course: Super Intensive (20 Group + 5 Individual) - 3 weeks
126.Course: Super Intensive (20 Group + 5 Individual) - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Location of the school and accommodation very good.
Negative aspects
In the first week, ten students with very different levels.
City/place
Good starting point for the Amalfi Coast, Paestum, Caserta and Naples!
3. Nov. 2020
27. Petra (55 years)
127.Course: Bildungsurlaub Course (40 lessons/week) - 2 weeks
127.Course: Bildungsurlaub Course (40 lessons/week) - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
Great location, very close to the sea and the old town.
Negative aspects
I didn't find a teacher in the afternoon of the second week so good. Otherwise all other teachers perfect!
Quality of teaching / language progress
Too many hours because of Bildungsurlaub requirements! Therefore very exhausting 40 hours.
24. Jul. 2020
28. Heleen (53 years)
128.Course: Standard 20 [Italiaans] - 1 week
128.Course: Standard 20 [Italiaans] - 1 week
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Executive Shared Apartment
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Positive aspects of school
Friendly people (all staff) and beautiful building. A little more expectation management could have been done beforehand.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The cooking workshop was super fun and worth it!
Other comments
Super fun place to learn Italian.
City/place
Salerno is a nice, well-organized town with very friendly people.
Quality of teaching / language progress
The quality of the lessons was not what I expected. At the end of the week this was discussed so that it became clearer why this was. Too bad but also made a nice start with Italian.
Accommodation
Great room!! Would like to come back here again!
27. Jan. 2020
29. Margaret (52 years) New Zealand
129.Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
129.Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
Very friendly and helpful staff (all of them), good teaching, convenient location.
City/place
The city is a lovely place to do a course. It has great transport links to get there and it's not too touristy but enough that there are plenty of museums etc.
Quality of teaching / language progress
The pace of learning was too slow for me but the overall experience still meant that I improved my Italian.
Accommodation
My host really helped me learn Italian as well as being very welcoming.
12. Nov. 2019
30. Vidal (56 years)
130.Course: Standard 20 [Italiano] - 4 weeks
130.Course: Standard 20 [Italiano] - 4 weeks
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Executive Shared Apartment
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The staff, they are all friendly and competent. Teachers (mostly women) are patient and understanding and they seem competent and motivated. Time flies in class (2 hours, break, 1 hour) and there are quite a few social activities in the afternoon. But these activities are enough for a month. If you intend to stay longer, you will finish all the activities.
Other comments
It could be refurbished, especially the toilets. Classes can hold up to 10 people but with all the material it is hard to fit 10 people in there. I think they should only place 5 o 6 adults in each class. Chairs and tables need to be changed, and they should paint the walls and change the lights. The decorations seems old.
The staff is so nice and so competent that the rest is not that important. The general lounge is a bit empty.
City/place
A countryside town with a limited number of cultural activities. Museums are not interesting, but at least they are cheap or free. Some monuments are also free so you can spend a few days.
It is surprisingly clean for a city in the South of Italy. But the city centre is not very well preserved. It is safe city and the natural environment is nice. If you want to move around, there are enough places to visit around.
Quality of teaching / language progress
It is a small school without many levels so, I had to switch class for a more appropriate level. Classrooms are supposed to be for 10 people but they are not comfortable at all for 10 adults plus furniture and books. I would say 6 or 7 the a mire ideal number.
Accommodation
I was in 2 accommodation options. They are both fine, situated in a busy street (the whole city centre is). Common areas are not really inviting and the tables are small. Mine was slightly bigger but not big enough.
17. Sep. 2019
31. Susan (66 years) Switzerland
131.Course: Standard 20 [Italian] - 1 week
131.Course: Standard 20 [Italian] - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
Good teaching, the friendliness of the staff and the excellent location of the school.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Be careful when choosing accommodation as the old town of Salerno is very noisy. Check this out before reserving accommodation.
Other comments
I have nothing but praise for the school.
5. Sep. 2019
32. Marina (52 years) France
132.Course: Standard 20 [Italien] - 1 week
132.Course: Standard 20 [Italien] - 1 week
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22. Aug. 2019
33. Susanne (49 years) Austria
133.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
133.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
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Standard Shared Apartment
16. Aug. 2019
34. Ute Anna (41 years) Austria
134.Course: Standard 20 - 4 weeks
134.Course: Standard 20 - 4 weeks
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Executive Shared Apartment
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Positive aspects of school
What I liked most about the school: the location, the teachers and the helpful administrative staff
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
For many trips - especially to the Amalfi coast - it is much cheaper and more relaxing to go there on your own by ferry or bus. The schedules of the ferry and bus companies are all online. When you go e.g. to Amalfi on a school-organised trip, you usually go back on an earlier ferry so that you have little time to go swimming or explore the place at your own pace.
Other comments
The teachers are great but the (presumably management-imposed?) focus on grammar rather than on specific topic-centered vocabulary seems a bit outdated to me.
City/place
Salerno feels safe and has a beautiful Old City. The beach closest to the school (Santa Teresa?) is ok, but a bit dirty and frequented by rather dodgy people. But there are nicer beaches to the east of the city center, and the beaches of the Amalfi coast can be easily reached by ferries ('traghetti') or by bus. The problem with the public buses is that they don't stick to the schedule, and especially in the evenings, there's a risk that they never show up (this happened to me and several other students at the Accademia Italiana in various places on the Amalfi coast).
Quality of teaching / language progress
The teachers were really good, highly motivated and helpful. I guess they have very concrete instructions what to teach each week as everybody on the same level gets to do a test at the end of every week to checks student's progress. So I can't blame it on the teachers that we focused mainly on grammar. We also made a lot of conversation, but it was mainly random and not centred on a particular topic. In the first week, we mainly practised the correct usage of the verbs 'essere' and 'avere', which is fine, but it would have been more useful to learn everyday survival phrases (e.g. how /what to order in a bar/restaurant, how to give and ask for directions etc.). In general, there was much more focus on grammar than on vocabulary. I would prefer a more topic-/content-focused approach (Content-Integrated-Learning).
The activities offered were good, but in my opinion often overpriced, especially the guided walks. The classrooms were very small and it was often difficult to find space for one's books on the table.
Accommodation
My room and the entire apartment were quite small, but very well equipped (with dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, iron etc.). The location was ideal, in the centre of the lively Old City, but still in a fairly quiet, traffic-free corner.
What I liked less was that the airconditioning was externally controlled, so that you could only switch it on between 6.30 and 8.30am (when I needed it least), and from about 2pm and 6pm. I would have needed it most at night, to cool the room down before going to sleep. Luckily, the apartment is in a shady corner and so doesn't heat up badly during the day.
8. Jul. 2019
35. Lisa Anne (51 years) China
135.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
135.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
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I really enjoy the teaching style of my teacher and the full immersion in class settings and outings.
Other comments
I would highly recommend it
11. Jun. 2019
36. Kerstin (63 years) Sweden
136.Course: Standard 20 [Italienska] - 2 weeks
136.Course: Standard 20 [Italienska] - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
My teacher, Guiia.
Accommodation
I am most critical towards the accommodation. My first room did not have a window. The breakfast was very simple, for instance no fresh bread. The dinner was also very simple and often just vegetables.
28. May. 2019
37. Patricia (40 years) Canada
137.Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
137.Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
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The family was very kind.
20. May. 2019
38. Alice (30 years) United Kingdom
138.Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
138.Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
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8. Jan. 2019
39. Evelyn (65 years) United Kingdom
139.Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
139.Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
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Standard Shared Apartment
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The people at the school are welcoming and friendly. The teachers are very good.
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It is worth going on the cultural activities as you learn about the city and Italy in general. Also you get to know your fellow classmates.
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The accommodation was generally good but some of the facilities need some attention e.g. the shower.
4. Dec. 2018
40. Carolina (38 years) Brazil
140.Course: Standard 20 [Italiano] - 1 week
140.Course: Standard 20 [Italiano] - 1 week
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Very personalized classes within the needs of the class.
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In the afternoon you can enjoy small walks in the nearby towns. Would highly recommend Amalfi and Ravello.
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Best school in town, according to classmates who tried another.
30. Nov. 2018
41. Mauri (65 years) Finland
141.Course: 50 plus - 2 weeks
141.Course: 50 plus - 2 weeks
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Relaxed atmosphere in teaching.
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It is worth taking part in the apprenticeship program outside the school
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Good teachers
1. Nov. 2018
42. Marianne (67 years) Norway
142.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
142.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
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Very well organised, friendly and inklusive.
22. Jul. 2018
43. Cindy (45 years)
143.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
143.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
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The lessons were of a good level. Many opportunities to meet other students. The school is located in a city that is not extremely touristy. You have the opportunity to go on various beautiful excursions.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Amalfi coast, several places that are worth visiting.
16. Apr. 2018
44. Silke (45 years) Germany
144.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
144.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
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Good atmosphere
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Minerva Garden
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Value for money not optimal
13. Nov. 2017
45. Richard (72 years) United Kingdom
145.Course: Standard 20 [Italian] - 2 weeks
145.Course: Standard 20 [Italian] - 2 weeks
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The school had a large number of students of various ages when I was there in October. As a result, there were classes for all levels of Italian, and there were many activities organised by the school in addition to the classes. Teaching was of a high quality. The school organised visits to Pompeii, various parts of the Amalfi Coast and other places of interest both during the week and on Saturdays.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Salerno is relatively cheap for eating out by the standards of other Italian cities. It is also a very attractive smaller city. There is a small beach, where you can swim, not far from the school.
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A very good school, particularly suited to people who wish to combine improving their Italian with having an excellent holiday.
11. Sep. 2017
46. Brigitte (56 years) Austria
146.Course: Intensive 30 - 1 week
146.Course: Intensive 30 - 1 week
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Standard Shared Apartment
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The atmosphere of the school is very familiar and the staff extremely friendly and helpful.
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guided city tour on mondays
7. Aug. 2017
47. Charles (13 years)
147.Course: Junior Summer Camp (11-16 years) - 2 weeks
147.Course: Junior Summer Camp (11-16 years) - 2 weeks
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The involvement of the teachers, and from Angela and Fabiola. We came from Dallas, Texas for camp and because of these people, the experience was lovely.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
That there is an option to attend school in Salerno as well and family lessons.
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This was an outstanding experience all around and we will come back!
19. Jun. 2017
48. Malya (47 years)
148.Course: Sprachkurs Italienisch A1-A2 - 1 week
148.Course: Sprachkurs Italienisch A1-A2 - 1 week
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The Accademia building is great! Teaching is intensely, the teachers very sympathetic and attentive.
26. Nov. 2016
49. Robert (73 years) Canada
149.Course: Standard 20 - 4 weeks
149.Course: Standard 20 - 4 weeks
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Good teachers
25. Nov. 2016
50. Dorothy Marilyn (57 years) Canada
150.Course: Standard 20 - 4 weeks
150.Course: Standard 20 - 4 weeks
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Medium sized, non-touristy city that has everything you need. Excellent variety of afternoon activities from free seminars to movies to cooking lessons to tours of nearby cities or even Pompeii. Regular weekly lesson structure with unit tests on Fridays.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Renato's tour of the Old City
Pompeii
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wide range of language levels within one class was frustrating at times.
1. Aug. 2016
51. Denise (64 years) 
151.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
151.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
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Standard Shared Apartment
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The quality of teaching
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A visit to the tourist office to be notified on cultural offer of the city the school giving no information about it and even seems not to be informed of what is happening in its own city!
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Leisure activities are expensive, unattractive and almost exclusively focused on the " food." Some examples: the visit of the city tells us less than we would have done with only a brief guide to the hand (the oldest church was closed and the school has not organized a special opening for us); the screen for movies is a television screen and the school has not managed to install it properly; Furthermore, the screening was preceded by no prior explanation; we really felt the school staff did as little as possible. I can compare because I was staying in Tropea last year. There, the staff was committed much to make us love the place. I only have seen the director of Salerno for a few seconds. In Tropea, the manager was always present, knew each one of us. We have not received either practical information about the city (bus tickets, etc). Well, except as a result of culinary apprenticeship excursions, no common meal or drink was organized to allow new students to know the others (in Tropea, two hours of introduction followed by a shared meal). In short, this aspect of the school was disappointing and it is even more distressing that Salerno is a fascinating city that deserves much more than its reputation.
30. Jun. 2016
52. Zhanna 
152.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
152.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
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Great school, great location, the opportunity to travel after school (there is the railway station, port)
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I will definitely come back
24. Nov. 2015
53. Dorota (52 years) Poland
153.Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
153.Course: Standard 20 - 1 week
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Homestay Executive
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The teachers, the teaching, everything is perfect!!!
6. Oct. 2014
54. Nancy (60 years)
154.Course: Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
154.Course: Intensive 30 - 4 weeks
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The location of the school was very convenient. The facilities were fine.
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The school seemed overly interested in making money from excursions. The afternoon excursions were over-priced and not worth the money.
The front office staff were not very helpful or friendly.
12. Aug. 2014
55. Anna (16 years) Switzerland
155.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
155.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
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Nice teachers, very interesting lessons, weekend-trips to Pompeii and Vietri
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
trip to Pompeii
17. Jun. 2014
56. Monique (73 years)
156.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
156.Course: Standard 20 - 2 weeks
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The availability of the staff
19. Jun. 2012
57. Helmut (52 years)
157.Course: 50 PLUS PROGRAM - 2 weeks
157.Course: 50 PLUS PROGRAM - 2 weeks
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The central location right next to the sea
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Trip to Amalfi
Other comments
They should offer another teaching method for students who only stay for 1 or 2 weeks.
