Reviews of Centro Koinè, Bologna, Italy
Total number of reviews: 76
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Average Rating
Based on 76 reviews of former students of Centro Koinè
Overall rating Centro Koinè, Bologna, Italy | 4.6 |
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City | 4.7 |
Organisation | 4.5 |
Facilities | 4.0 |
Social activities | 4.0 |
Quality of teaching | 4.6 |
Value for money | 4.5 |
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Homestay | 4.6 |
Shared Flat (apartment) | 4.4 |
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Individual Reviews
Centro Koinè
5. Apr. 2024
1. Hester (50 years)
101.Course: Italian Language & Culture [Italian] - 1 week
101.Course: Italian Language & Culture [Italian] - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
Good teachers, pleasant school, good administration and organization. Super good location! After 2 hours of grammar, half an hour of drinking coffee together in a bar and then another 1.5 hours of vocabulary and conversation.
Negative aspects
I expected more activities. Now it was 1 tour of 1.5 hours on Monday and a dinner on Thursday with 1 teacher each time. This was a lot of fun to do. So I would have liked more of it, especially if you're traveling alone. I did miss the cooking class, movie night, etc.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The aperitivo.
Other comments
Good school.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Nice course, good teachers.
Accommodation
There was no kitchen available, but in Bologna that is not really a problem. Very nice people, nice room in a beautiful location, 2 minutes from school.
11. Dec. 2023
2. Nicole Germany
102.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
102.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
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14. Nov. 2023
3. Imre (24 years) Hungary
103.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 5 weeks
103.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 5 weeks
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10. Oct. 2023
4. Stefan (47 years)
104.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
104.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
Good teaching
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Nothing
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I'll be back
20. Jun. 2023
5. Josiane (66 years)
105.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
105.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
The quality of the teachers and the location of the school.
The name of the school is ARCA, not Centro Koine.
Negative aspects
The premises are cramped and old. I was assigned to a group whose level was too low. I didn't learn much.
City/place
Very beautiful destination.
19. Jun. 2023
6. Dominique (69 years)
106.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
106.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
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16. May. 2023
7. Beate (64 years)
107.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
107.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
The student groups were international, there was a lively exchange.
Negative aspects
I would have liked more joint activities outside of school to get to know the city better and faster.
City/place
Pleasant place with many opportunities for sightseeing
Quality of teaching / language progress
I would have liked more encouragement to speak Italian by myself.
Accommodation
Overall ok, especially quiet even with the window closed, clean. The bathroom is a bit small.
10. Apr. 2023
8. Max Germany
108.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
108.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
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28. Nov. 2022
9. Ellen (56 years)
109.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
109.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
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31. Oct. 2022
10. Hans (69 years)
110.Course: Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 5 Individual) - 2 weeks
110.Course: Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 5 Individual) - 2 weeks
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Homestay - With Shared Kitchen Facilities
17. Oct. 2022
11. Kjærsti (58 years) Norway
111.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
111.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
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19. Sep. 2022
12. Lea (24 years)
112.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks
112.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks
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Homestay - With Shared Kitchen Facilities
29. Nov. 2021
13. Nathalie (33 years)
113.Course: Italian Language & Culture [Italienisch] - 2 weeks
113.Course: Italian Language & Culture [Italienisch] - 2 weeks
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Homestay - With Shared Kitchen Facilities
11. Aug. 2021
14. Mirjam (53 years)
114.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
114.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
Enthusiastic and kind teachers, pleasant atmosphere at school.
Negative aspects
Few students and therefore too much difference in level in the group. Teachers did not anticipate this sufficiently.
City/place
Bologna is a beautiful, atmospheric and pleasant city. I would recommend it to everyone!
18. Feb. 2020
15. Gabi (73 years)
115.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks
115.Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks
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Shared Apartment
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Openness friendliness
10. Dec. 2019
16. Gillian (68 years) United Kingdom
116.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
116.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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Helpful and friendly staff
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Need to pay in cash
9. Dec. 2019
17. Carl (71 years) United Kingdom
117.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
117.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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12. Nov. 2019
18. Oleksandra (16 years)
118.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
118.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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11. Nov. 2019
19. Radharani (39 years)
119.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
119.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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The friendliness of the staff is the best thing to highlight. They found additional activities to do.
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Excellent!
Quality of teaching / language progress
It is an excellent place to learn the language. The administration and teachers are incredibly kind. I will come back!
11. Nov. 2019
20. Gilles (63 years)
120.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 4 weeks
120.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 4 weeks
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10. Sep. 2019
21. Eberli (70 years) Switzerland
121.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 3 weeks
121.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 3 weeks
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Homestay - With Shared Kitchen Facilities
1. Sep. 2019
22. Gabi (47 years) Germany
122.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
122.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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Shared Apartment
15. Aug. 2019
23. Lidia (30 years) Spain
123.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 3 weeks
123.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 3 weeks
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12. Jul. 2019
24. Marina (37 years) Russia
124.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
124.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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11. Jun. 2019
25. Maria Beatriz (43 years) Spain
125.Course: Private Lessons (20) [Italiano] - 1 week
125.Course: Private Lessons (20) [Italiano] - 1 week
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Homestay - With Shared Kitchen Facilities
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15-18 minutes
28. May. 2019
26. Lena (68 years) Sweden
126.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
126.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
The teachers were very good. We learned alot and also had alot of fun.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Go to the events that the school offers. Explore the town, it's lovely. If you are interested in music there are concerts all the time.
Other comments
It's a nice school and has a very good arrangement.
City/place
A very nice city with lots of culture and lots of things to explore.
29. Apr. 2019
27. Lucien Gabriel (19 years) Switzerland
127.Course: Italian Language and Culture [Italien] - 8 weeks
127.Course: Italian Language and Culture [Italien] - 8 weeks
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Homestay - With Shared Kitchen Facilities
25. Mar. 2019
28. Tim (22 years) United Kingdom
128.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 11 weeks
128.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 11 weeks
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17. Mar. 2019
29. Yvonne (29 years)
129.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
129.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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Very friendly and helpful staff
21. Jan. 2019
30. Barbara (46 years)
130.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
130.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
Atmosphere, teachers Iolanda and Lucia
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Homestay with an Italian family.
Other comments
The actual number of course hours per week was 13 hours, and I paid for 20.
5. Nov. 2018
31. Maria (64 years)
131.Course: Intensive Individual Course (20) (3-to-1) - 1 week
131.Course: Intensive Individual Course (20) (3-to-1) - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
Private lessons
1. Nov. 2018
32. Jean-claude (68 years)
132.Course: Italian Language and Culture [Italien] 20 - 2 weeks
132.Course: Italian Language and Culture [Italien] 20 - 2 weeks
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Homestay - Standard
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Warm welcome, quality of teaching and teachers' professionalism.
Other comments
Totally satisfied
31. Oct. 2018
33. Robert (68 years)
133.Course: Intensive Individual Course (20) - 1 week
133.Course: Intensive Individual Course (20) - 1 week
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Excellent instructors who adapted to my needs.
31. Oct. 2018
34. Hilary (71 years) Australia
134.Course: Combined Intensive Course (20 group + 10 individual) [Italian] - 1 week
134.Course: Combined Intensive Course (20 group + 10 individual) [Italian] - 1 week
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Friendly and helpful staff. Interesting topics discussed during class. My one-on-one lessons were great
30. Oct. 2018
35. Julia (23 years)
135.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 3 weeks
135.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 3 weeks
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Pasta cooking course is highly recommended
30. Oct. 2018
36. Olga (23 years)
136.Course: Italian Language and Culture [Итальянский] - 2 weeks
136.Course: Italian Language and Culture [Итальянский] - 2 weeks
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I really liked the organization of lessons, it was very interesting and fun. Teachers explained the material very clearly.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Feel free to ask if something is not clear.
Other comments
I loved the school, the atmosphere was friendly and homely. Also extracurricular activities were interesting.
30. Oct. 2018
37. Inès (20 years)
137.Course: Individual Intensive Course (10) - 1 week
137.Course: Individual Intensive Course (10) - 1 week
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3. Jul. 2018
38. Lise (64 years) Denmark
138.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
138.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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The Teachers
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It's a very fine school
2. Jul. 2018
39. Amelia (26 years) United Kingdom
139.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 3 weeks
139.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 3 weeks
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Wonderful and friendly teachers, a lovely atmosphere and school building/location, coffee breaks to chat with fellow students, a very international mix of students.
27. Jun. 2018
40. Iliana (42 years)
140.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
140.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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The atmosphere in the school is fantastic, the teachers are very good, they are fun, very nice to study the language there.
Other comments
I thought the first day there will be a written test to determine the Italian level. In my opinion this is better. I had to change the group, thanks to a teacher who saw that my level was ahead.
18. Jun. 2018
41. Katalin (63 years) Austria
141.Course: Combined (20 group + 5 individual) [Italienisch] - 1 week
141.Course: Combined (20 group + 5 individual) [Italienisch] - 1 week
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Bilbo / Frodo House
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Positive aspects of school
location, good teaching methods, friendliness, easygoing helpful attitude, good atmosphere
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Accommodation should not be far away.
Other comments
Unfortunately, the last day was different, after four days excellent teaching methods. On the last day, there was less enthusiasm to see both on the teacher`s but also on the participants`s side. Therefore, it should be taken into consideration in the future how the performance should be improved till the end of the course.
11. Jun. 2018
42. Ostapchuk (35 years)
142.Course: Italian Language and Culture [Итальянский] - 2 weeks
142.Course: Italian Language and Culture [Итальянский] - 2 weeks
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Shared Apartment
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Positive aspects of school
Teachers and that the whole school from 11:00 to 11:30 go to drink coffee in a cafe, where you can also socialize.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Attend activities, where you can get acquainted not only to the city, but to other students, with whom you can communicate in Italian.
Other comments
Would be better to give out copies of our textbook (because they gave only a copy of the lesson on a single page), so that we can learn what we've skipped or forgotten.
21. May. 2018
43. Valerie (65 years) United Kingdom
143.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
143.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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Very friendly and well organised. The teachers were pretty amazing coping with students from different countries .
Other comments
Would recommend
30. Apr. 2018
44. Linda (60 years)
144.Course: Italian Language and Culture [Italian] - 2 weeks
144.Course: Italian Language and Culture [Italian] - 2 weeks
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The quality of the teaching and the diversity of my classmates
3. Apr. 2018
45. Michael (19 years)
145.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 7 weeks
145.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 7 weeks
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Shared Apartment
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I enjoyed the enthusiasm of the teachers' desire to teach.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Take advantage of the social activities provided by the school.
12. Feb. 2018
46. James Ian (73 years) United Kingdom
146.Course: Italian Language and Culture [Italian] - 2 weeks
146.Course: Italian Language and Culture [Italian] - 2 weeks
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Homestay - With Shared Kitchen Facilities
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Positive aspects of school
Friendly and efficient.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
You will be going into existing classes so be careful as to your level. Do not try to learn with a vicious flu and temperature!!
Other comments
We had to miss 2 days and we were offered those days to carry over until the next time we attend.
11. Dec. 2017
47. Mengyu (38 years) Taiwan
147.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
147.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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Homestay
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Teaching style and organisation of activities
25. Oct. 2017
48. Sam (70 years)
148.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
148.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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Homestay - With Shared Kitchen Facilities
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The teachers were very good, and one week we had a very interesting international mix.
Other comments
The class was too large one week with about 11 students, and also they weren't all at the same level.
8. Sep. 2017
49. Anja (51 years)
149.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
149.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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a small school with super nice teachers
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Definitely visit San Luca and Santo Stefano
Other comments
All great
10. Jul. 2017
50. Anne (77 years) Denmark
150.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
150.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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22. May. 2017
51. Michael (59 years)
151.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
151.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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Shared Apartment
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Small class size, and personal attention.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Take every opportunity to interact with the locals in Italian.
Other comments
Overall I felt it was a great deal.
13. Mar. 2017
52. Jon (24 years) Netherlands
152.Course: Combined Intensive Course (20 group + 10 individual) - 2 weeks
152.Course: Combined Intensive Course (20 group + 10 individual) - 2 weeks
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Homestay
11. Mar. 2017
53. Martelle (28 years) Italy
153.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
153.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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I loved Centro Koine, and highly recommend it. I was able to build great relationships with both the teachers and the students as everyone was very friendly. The building was quaint and in a great location near San Stefano. As a beginner, I received a lot of time and attention, and feel like I learned as much as a could during my short 1-week stay with the school. Centro Koine does a great job at facilitating interactions among students and teachers in an informal setting, and I hope to visit the school again at some point to advance my Italian.
13. Sep. 2016
54. Lapierre (28 years)
154.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
154.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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School ideally located in the center, teachers adapt to their students' level.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Enjoy the weekend to visit other nearby cities which are of interest (Ferrara, Verona, Modena ...)
Other comments
I am very satisfied with the service. If I had to do another Italian course, I'd do it there. The only downside for me is that teachers don't make us redact enough.
11. Jul. 2016
55. Harriet (38 years) United Kingdom
155.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
155.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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The teachers I had during my course - Corinna and Chiara - are simply wonderful. It's a very friendly place to study.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Bologna is a wonderful city. Go out and explore. Make friends with the Italians. Don't just stick with your fellow students! Walk to San Luca, go for an aperitivo, eat gelato and try some sublime local food...
Other comments
A wonderful month. Grazie mille
29. Jun. 2016
56. Monique (68 years)
156.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
156.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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the quality of teaching and the kindness of teachers and Secretary
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Abbey of Santo Stefano, the palace of the Archiginnasio (the library and the anatomical theater), the historic cemetery in Bologna or Certosa , etc ...
Other comments
Excellent website,great support, and Anne-Cécile has been very competent, responsive, reassuring and very nice on the phone.
10. May. 2016
57. John (51 years) United Kingdom
157.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
157.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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Good location, good teachers
25. Feb. 2015
58. Elisabeth (61 years)
158.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
158.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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Homestay
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Few students in class, friendly teachers
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Make excursions within the area
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Small - but very nice!
17. Jan. 2015
59. Yukiyoshi (81 years)
159.Course: 11 weeks
159.Course: 11 weeks
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As the activities were organized everyday, I could really enjoy the city with many attractions. Thanks to 30-minute lunch break and some paid dinners, I could socialize with other students and teachers and improve the conversation skills.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
In the beginner class, you can only learn 70% of the basic grammars for three months due to the slow teaching speed. You can socialize with other students during the 30-minute break. I recommend you to increase your level up to A2 at least in Japan before studying at the school.
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I'm afraid that the school has a kind of loose curriculum. Therefore, sometimes a student with a different level was in a class.
14. Nov. 2014
60. Alexander (26 years) Netherlands
160.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
160.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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Teachers were very friendly and motivated!
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Stay longer than one week if you can. Go with someone else so that you can challenge yourselves outside the school in Italian.
Other comments
I missed being given important back up information that could be explained in English (in less time) to clear up misunderstandings. This is required for a 'beginner' level candidate. This was not given unfortunately.
19. May. 2014
61. Maria (72 years)
161.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
161.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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Homestay - With Shared Kitchen Facilities
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The teachers, the school's central location
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so much to see that I would have liked to extend my stay, my schedule did not allow it unfortunately!
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one down-point: there were mostly English-speaking students, so they often spoke English together!
22. Jul. 2013
62. Richard (64 years)
162.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
162.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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All teachers, even those who have not directly taught our class were very kommunkativ and very friendly. The classes were optimal.
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The social activities they offered.
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The atmosphere at this school is so positive that I went to class every day with joy.
1. Jan. 2013
63. Klaus (42 years)
163.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
163.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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Friendliness of the teachers and staff.
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It worked really great. - I felt very comfortable. - Thank you
15. Oct. 2012
64. Elena (35 years)
164.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 3 weeks
164.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 3 weeks
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15. Oct. 2012
65. Laura (21 years)
165.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 5 weeks
165.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 5 weeks
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The class in small groups (only 4 students most of the time), therfore the classes were more intense. The familiy atmosphere!
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
You should definitely borrow some Italian movies from the school library ;) and establish new international friendships.
Other comments
I traveled with EF before - there, the price-performance ratio did not match up. But this small language school has been cheaper for five weeks than if I would have traveled only two weeks with EF. The familiy atmosphere, the courses are small, the teachers are really nice and very endeavored, students from all over the world.
18. Jun. 2012
66. Wendy (63 years)
166.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
166.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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The staff and social activities.
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Go where you think you belong.
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Needs to have books or booklets for students with some basic vocabulary and verbs.
28. Jun. 2011
67. Siegfried (64 years)
167.Course: Combined Intensive Course & Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
167.Course: Combined Intensive Course & Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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14. Mar. 2011
68. Aurélien (26 years)
168.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 4 weeks
168.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 4 weeks
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The general atmosphere is very nice, liked the teachers and life in Bologna is very pleasant.
15. Nov. 2010
69. Sonia (22 years) Australia
169.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 3 weeks
169.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 3 weeks
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I thought the lessons were fantastic. Everybody was given an opportunity to learn at their own pace, and I felt that everyone was showing signs of improvement every day.
11. Oct. 2010
70. Marjaana (25 years) Finland
170.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 4 weeks
170.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 4 weeks
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The teachers were all really nice.
9. Jun. 2010
71. Carmen (22 years)
171.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 12 weeks
171.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 12 weeks
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The teachers gave great lessons
28. May. 2010
72. Carole (42 years)
172.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 5 weeks
172.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 5 weeks
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the team is very dynamic, very competitive and interesting teachers. Small classes, we were between 2 and 7 students.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
cultural activities with Giulia. The coffee break at 11.00 in Piazza San Stefano in the sun ...
Other comments
The city of Bologna is really enjoyable very safe,very beautiful and very interesting.
9. Nov. 2009
73. Thomas (61 years)
173.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
173.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 2 weeks
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Homestay Executive
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The teacher Mauro
9. Nov. 2009
74. Christiane (63 years)
174.Course: Combined Intensive Course - 2 weeks
174.Course: Combined Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Homestay Executive
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The teachers and the classes
12. Jul. 2009
75. Reinhold (54 years)
175.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
175.Course: Italian Language and Culture - 1 week
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friendly athmosphere
13. Nov. 2008
76. Ewa (18 years)
176.Course: Language and Culture - 4 weeks
176.Course: Language and Culture - 4 weeks
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small groups