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Reviews of Academya Lingue, Bologna, Italy

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Average Rating

4.7
Overall rating
Academya Lingue, Bologna, Italy
Based on 104 reviews of former students of Academya Lingue
School
Location of the school
5.0 
Facilities
4.2 
Social activities
4.0 
Organisation
4.6 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 
Value for money
4.5 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.4 
Shared Flat (apartment)
2.0 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 
Students 18-30 years (10 ratings)
4.6 
Students 31-49 years (11 ratings)
5.0 
Students 50+ years (81 ratings)
4.6 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.

Individual Reviews

Academya Lingue
1. Dec. 2025
 (57 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Super good atmosphere, all teachers are very passionate and competent. Good communication with the owner of the school."
Details of the review
City/place
"Nice, definitely a city to come back to."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Just very good."
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

28. Oct. 2025
 (53 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Everything."
Negative aspects
"Nothing."
Details of the review
City/place
"Great!"
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

20. Oct. 2025
 (67 years)   Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Andrea, the head of the school, and the young teachers are very friendly. Everything went smoothly and on time. I thought the location of the school was great."
Negative aspects
"We had a very small classroom, which was very cold at the beginning. I missed an official welcome with information about the afternoon program. There was also no placement test on site. There was also no official graduation from the school, just a "Ciao" from the teachers. I have not yet received a course confirmation. I was very challenged in class, even overwhelmed. The pace was very fast and I was always lagging behind."
Details of the review
City/place
"Bologna is well worth a visit."
City/place
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School organization

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 3/5.0

14. Oct. 2025
 (71 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Super friendly staff. Relaxed learning environment and all questions were answered to the best of their knowledge. Good location of the school."
Negative aspects
"The board was difficult to turn and cleaning was complicated."
Details of the review
City/place
"Nice city with many sights. Friendly inhabitants. Beautiful green spaces."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Nice teachers and classmates"
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
---
Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

14. Oct. 2025
 (72 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"A very good vocabulary for everyday things was taught, which could be used immediately. The teachers always answered all questions competently with a lot of humor and infinite patience and created a relaxed learning environment. All the staff are extremely polite and helpful."
Details of the review
City/place
"An impressive, lively student city with lots of flair and numerous sights."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"It's good that we didn't get any homework, because the lessons are exhausting for older students. I was able to consolidate a lot of what I had already learned and still learned a lot of new things. The group was very nice, even if the level was very different."
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
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Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

4. Jun. 2024
 (75 years)  United States Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Andrea is an awesome director. Excellent in managing special needs/situations. His staff love him. Excellent, excellent teachers."
Negative aspects
"Nothing."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"I really appreciated not including activities in the fee. You only pay for what you do."
Details of the review
Other comments
"I loved the school."
City/place
"We have enjoyed other Italian cities more. Great central area."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Very custom-designed!"
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

31. May. 2024
 (75 years)   Course: 3 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"The school and its premises are very appealing, the teachers were consistently highly professional, and the administration responded very flexibly to requests. I didn't take part in the afternoon activities, so no review."
Negative aspects
"No !!"
Details of the review
Other comments
"Recommended school"
City/place
"Very friendly city with good infrastructure (from a tourist's point of view) and friendly people - I didn't take part in the nightlife for reasons of age, among other things."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Good combination including flexible exchange through the school - the additional 10 hours could be "postponed"."
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
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Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

29. May. 2024
 (64 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 2/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 3/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"The location and especially the staircase are incomparable. The care and concern in the run-up to the course and in finding accommodation was very helpful and professional"
Negative aspects
"Die Organisation vor Ort und die Zuteilung in die passenden Kurse waren ziemlich chaotisch und völlig willkürlich. Das ist sowohl für die Lehrkräfte als auch für die Schüler unbefriedigend."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"To insist on getting on exactly the right course."
Details of the review
Other comments
"Too many students without specific course assignments."
City/place
"Highly recommended"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Obwohl ich den online Einstudungstest für B1 gemacht hatte, wurde ich in einen reinen Anfängerkurs gesteckt und vergeudete somit schon einen ganzen Unterrichtstag. Danach konnte ich mir aussuchen, in welchen Kurs ich wollte, dabei wurde aber keine klare Ansage gemacht, was mich denn in diesen oder jenen Kurs erwarten würde. Da es ein stetes Kommen und Gehen der Schüler jedlichen Niveaus gab, empfand ich den Unterricht etwas erratisch."
City/place

Rating: 2/5.0

School organization

Rating: 1/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 1/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 1/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 3/5.0

27. May. 2024
 (76 years)  Norway Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"The atmosphere, nice and inspiring teachers. Nice small group. Nice management, in a beautiful building."
Negative aspects
"The tour of the city yielded nothing. Would have liked more cultural activities."
Details of the review
City/place
"Very nice, recommended! Will gladly come again."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Lots of good teaching, grammar and communication. A bit too much gaming."
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

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: 4/5.0

20. May. 2024
 (76 years)   Course: 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Pedagogically predominantly good to very good teachers"
Negative aspects
"Teachers are sometimes too quick and confusing with the blackboard pictures and lists, printed lists or grammatical rules such as the irregular verbs could be more, then you don't have to take notes!"
Details of the review
Accommodation
"Very nice hostess!!! I felt like I was at home Mi ho sentito come a casa"
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
---
Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 5/5.0

13. May. 2024
 (65 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Good teachers, nice classrooms, good location in the city."
Negative aspects
"Excursion program not strong."
Details of the review
City/place
"Nice, young city."
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

6. May. 2024
 (56 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Good professor, I was able to "refresh" my Italian within just a week."
Details of the review
City/place
"Very beautiful city; also an ideal starting point for excursions to other cities in Emilia Romagna"
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 2/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

6. May. 2024
Irmgard (62 years)   Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 3/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 2/5.0

Negative aspects
"They mostly spoke English"
Details of the review
City/place
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School organization

Rating: 2/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 2/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 2/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 1/5.0

1. May. 2024
 (23 years)   Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Nice team, familiar atmosphere! I particularly enjoyed the second part, the "dialogue" part of the lessons, which helped me a lot."
Negative aspects
"We often repeated things and were very slow in grammar lessons as a result. However, this was mainly due to some members of the course group who were regularly absent and were only moderately motivated."
Details of the 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: 4/5.0

30. Apr. 2024
 (69 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Very motivating teachers"
Details of the 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: 5/5.0

30. Apr. 2024
 (72 years)  United States Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 3/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 3/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"The instructors were personable, intelligent and funny."
Negative aspects
"I was in a beginner class and from the beginning felt like I was in way over my head. The instructor spoke non stop Italian but a lot of the everyday words were lost on me. My instructor continuously said “allora” and it wasn’t until day 3 I asked what that meant. Despite my feeling of being so far behind everyone in the class, it was kinda fun. The instructor’s and fellow classmates were all so, so nice."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Do all the outside activities offered by the school."
Details of the review
Other comments
"Despite my insecurities at being at the bottom of my beginning class, I had really amazing sweet teachers and classmates who were so nice I shall never forget them."
City/place
"I would absolutely come back here."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"I was in way over my head."
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: 3/5.0

29. Apr. 2024
 (80 years)   Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Very excellent teachers!"
Negative aspects
"The afternoon cooking course (too expensive, the promised recipe never turned up)."
Details of the review
City/place
"Very nice city, but eating pasta all the time is not an option. In addition, despite it being very cold, the heating was only allowed to be turned on very late allowed"
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 2/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

29. Apr. 2024
 (61 years)   Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"All perfect."
Negative aspects
"Acoustics in the rooms were sometimes difficult with many participants. Excursions sometimes too little time was planned."
Details of the review
City/place
"Great!"
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

26. Apr. 2024
 (51 years)  United Kingdom Course: Standard Course - 8 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"I enjoyed my 8 weeks at the school. Andrea the owner is so helpful and always tries to accommodate any requests. He tries to make you feel like family and always showed me a very warm welcome. They provide free afternoon activities, which are often interesting and help you orient you to Bologna and give you advice on places to visit. The teachers are lovely and not only try to teach you the language but also the customs and culture of Italy. We had many interesting discussions. The school is in a beautiful location in central Bologna."
Negative aspects
"I would have liked to be tested before I started, halfway through to help me identify weaknesses and at the end to help me measure my progress."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"I would recommend do not stick to being with older people. It is great to mix with different ages, nationalities and cultures. I learnt so much from my fellow students about their countries and we shared ideas."
Details of the review
City/place
"I adore Bologna and will definitely go back. It is centrally located and is wonderful for public transport. It is easy to jump on the train and be in Milan in 1 hour, Naples in 4 and I also visited Innsbruck as there is a direct train to there and Munich. It has frequent buses but I mainly walked around the city as it is not particularly big. There is a bus that takes you outside the city to wonderful scenery and countryside. It has a great energy (I think because of the young students) and there is a great nightlife. I often walked alone late at night and always felt safe. The food is wonderful and there are loads of great bars and restaurants to eat in."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"I thoroughly recommend the school. I have had a wonderful time mixing with people of all ages and cultures. I was recommended accommodation by Andrea and moved in with a family who have now become lifelong friends."
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

16. Apr. 2024
 (62 years)   Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Mostly very good teachers. Familiar atmosphere. Super location. First week perfect, great group size. Second week group a bit too big. Would give 4.5 stars overall."
Details of the review
City/place
"Gladly again. Very friendly atmosphere."
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

4. Apr. 2024
 (65 years)   Course: Senior Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Very flexible and customer-oriented, the school adapts to the needs of the student."
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress
"No senior course available, but participants of all ages in every grade."
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

3. Apr. 2024
 (64 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"The school is in a great location, the atmosphere is friendly and positive. There was also a programme in the afternoon."
Negative aspects
"I had a very negative experience with a teacher."
Details of the review
City/place
"B. is a vibrant city because of the students. The city seemed a bit gloomy to me because of the arcades. Pleasantly, it is spared from mass tourism compared to other cities."
Accommodation
"Anna is a great hostess and made everything possible so that I could feel at home."
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

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: 4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 5/5.0

11. Mar. 2024
 (80 years)  United States Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Roberto, a teacher, explained things very well. He spoke clearly and distinctly and used the blackboard effectively to get his point across. I’ve taken many language courses (Spanish, German, Italian and French) throughout the world. Roberto was one of the best teachers I have ever had. Andrea, the manager, was always upbeat. It was a joy to go there every morning. Donatella was also very good."
Negative aspects
"The other two women teachers I had were okay—but they didn’t use the blackboard enough and sometimes they didn’t enunciate their words clearly. Students who do not live in Italy are not so accustomed to hearing spoken Italian. So I think it is important for the instructors to speak a little more slowly, a little louder and more distinctly for the benefit of the students."
Details of the review
City/place
"Just okay."
City/place

Rating: 3/5.0

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. Feb. 2024
 (44 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Wonderful school in the centre of the old town with a very warm, open atmosphere. The teachers were very committed and ensured that the lessons were varied and entertaining. There was also an afternoon programme every day (Mon-Fri), such as a visit to a church or museum or a half-day excursion to another city."
Details of the 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

4. Dec. 2023
 (72 years)  Australia Course: Senior Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 3/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Andrea and all the staff were welcoming and helpful. The course content was structured The class size was small- 3 people plus teachers."
Negative aspects
"I believe that it would be helpful to ask each student what they hoped to gain/achieve/ learn over the course of their instruction. I received no briefing or questioned about what I hoped to gain during my two weeks. I was added to a class of two who had been already studying at the Academya for 3-4 weeks. I was happily accepted into the class but it took me a while to catch up/turn in. Staying with a family so that I was more immersed in Italian would have helped me… not the Academya’s fault."
Details of the review
City/place
"Bologna, like any city, is a great place to visit if one has a good enough budget. Cities are not so great with limited income."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"It was not a Senior Course…. A small group of three, 18, 55 & 72 (me)"
City/place

Rating: 3/5.0

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

4. Dec. 2023
 (68 years)  Australia Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Very well organised school. The boss Andrea a lovely man with huge interest in his students. The teachers we had were well organised and efficient and very pleasant to be with."
Negative aspects
"Hardly anything. Maybe we could have done more grammar exercises to consolidate learnings."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Do the intro tour!"
Details of the review
Other comments
"Thank you Andrea and colleagues"
City/place
"Wonderful city. Need a few weeks to really dig down and see everything. I like that the centre is really quite small and very easy to walk around. Wonderful history and buildings."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"As above"
Accommodation
"Lovely house, lovely room and very friendly host. Great location. But I would have liked the other house guests to be language students of the school rather than university students from other countries doing other courses and not really interested in speaking Italian. I didn’t get the chance to speak in Italian at home as I would have preferred. But for a single week it was fine."
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

3. Nov. 2023
 (35 years)   Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"What makes the school special is the incredible motivation of the teachers. They really are highly motivated teachers."
Negative aspects
"What I missed as a German was the structure. I also have to say one thing. Language can also be learnt without structure. A simple example of this is how children learn. They don't need that. They have confidence and it works. But there is no structure in other cultures either. Accordingly, this is more of a German-language phenomenon."
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Standard Course"
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: 3/5.0

31. Oct. 2023
 (74 years)  Australia Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 3/5.0

Value for money
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Positive aspects of school
"Staff were helpful and keen. Interaction with other students was enjoyable."
Negative aspects
"I was placed in a class beyond my capabilities."
Details of the review
City/place
"Depends what you want - it excels in history, culture, architecture however I found the city was not as clean as I expected. Rubbish was left overflowing from bins and some of the old canals were uncovered and very smelly"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"As mentioned I was put into a course that was beyond my level and thus for most of the time I had little understanding of what was being taught."
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
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Facilities (library, classrooms)
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Social activities
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Quality of teaching / language progress
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30. Oct. 2023
 (31 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Great welcome, great teachers, great location, great facilities, small classes, nice breaks in the bar, great hospitality"
Details of the review
City/place
"I am very much in love"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Perfect"
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

18. Oct. 2023
 (49 years)  Israel Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"It's simply a great school! Everything was fantastic. Excellent teaching quality and taking care of the smallest details."
Negative aspects
"Mmm..... n/a"
Details of the review
City/place
"Just go there. The city and it's atmosphere are great."
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

16. Oct. 2023
 (75 years)  Australia Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"I liked the small classes, the opportunity to change classes if the level was not right, the possibility of coming intermittently - the overall flexibility of the attendance. The teachers were young, vibrant and skilled. The Directore is kind and helpful. The location is in the centre of the old town. The classrooms are bright and airy."
Negative aspects
"I would have appreciated some more cultural content in the lessons, but maybe my level was too low."
Details of the review
Other comments
"So good I cannot wait to return"
City/place
"A top city, crowded but more with students than tourists. A vibrant and friendly place."
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 1/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

16. Oct. 2023
 (36 years)   Course: Standard Course - 6 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"I was very satisfied! The teachers are all very nice, respond to all questions & I can only recommend the school!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Everything"
Details of the review
City/place
"The city is beautiful und because there are portici everywhere, you are actually protected from the sun and rain almost all the time. I never needed my sunglasses. The food is really extremely good everywhere, the city is not yet so overcrowded in terms of tourism (like Venice or Verona, for example) & you really feel that you are moving among Italians, which of course makes the feeling of being alive even nicer. I can absolutely recommend the city!"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Went great"
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

16. Oct. 2023
 (75 years)  United States Course: Senior Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"I liked the very positive attitude of all the teachers and other persons such as those who gave us the tours."
Negative aspects
"I don’t know of any weaknesses."
Details of the review
City/place
"I liked it very much."
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

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: 5/5.0

2. Oct. 2023
 (54 years)   Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"The teachers are very competent and the organisation is really good. There's a very good atmosphere in the school. The fact that the school is right in the city centre is a major advantage."
Details of the 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

2. Oct. 2023
 (54 years)   Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
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Positive aspects of school
"Quality of teaching The competence of the teachers"
Details of the review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

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

Rating: 5/5.0

25. Sep. 2023
 (79 years)  United Kingdom Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Good friendly teachers"
Negative aspects
"Noisy with the windows open"
Details of the review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

19. Sep. 2023
 (64 years)   Course: Senior Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Precise, structured grammar lessons"
Negative aspects
"I didn't really understand how the groups were made up. In my class, there were beginners or almost beginners, which was a hindrance, and people who seemed to have a bit more knowledge than me, it wasn't homogeneous, although there really seemed to be a lot of people in the school."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The school :)"
Details of the review
Other comments
"A simple, friendly atmosphere, where you can make progress"
City/place
"I was delighted to choose Bologna for these 15 days of study. It's a very pretty city, very clean, with lots of historic monuments, and you get the impression you're travelling back in time. You can get around by train without spending too much money."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"I wasn't in a senior race, there weren't enough people signed up. So there were a lot of young people but they didn't always have the same interests as me."
Accommodation
"The owner arrived 3 days after me, sending me a message of apology, I was a bit confused as she asked me to buy toilet paper which she would refund. My room wouldn't lock. Finally, she insisted and sent me her sister with the famous paper and a padlock. I thought breakfast was included, but the owner didn't offer me anything. However, she was happy to buy me some coffee when I asked for it. As that was enough for me, I didn't ask for anything else, but the price normally includes breakfast. Besides, I had a problem with my plane, so she offered me an extra night, which made up for it. The room was spacious and pretty. There were two bathrooms and a kitchen. All in all, a strange but pleasant stay at Costanza."
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 2/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 4/5.0

9. Sep. 2023
 (36 years)   Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Coffee breaks, drinks, games"
Details of the 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: 4/5.0

28. Jun. 2023
 (57 years)  Ireland Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Everything was just perfect. Andrea was wonderful and always on site. Classes were varied and well managed. Made lots of friends and learnt lots of Italian."
Negative aspects
"Nothing. All was just perfect."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Do 30 minutes work each afternoon."
Details of the review
Other comments
"It’s a beautiful place with lovely people."
City/place
"Beautiful. Didn’t like that couldn’t hail taxi on street."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"It was accurately focussed. I learnt lots. Relaxed and easygoing while getting job done."
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: 4/5.0

14. Jun. 2023
 (63 years)  United Kingdom Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"It is everything the Director, Andrea, promises in his video. The teaching is outstanding, the facilities and location excellent and it is so friendly. I look forward to my next visit."
Negative aspects
"It was difficult at first to identify the class I was best suited to. I think a few minutes assessing my skills (or lack of them!) would have been really useful before placing me in a class but knowing the turnover of students on a Monday, I can see why this is not really viable. I found the right level in week 2."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Start at a slightly lower level class and work up rather than being too ambitious and realising you belong in a lower class."
Details of the review
Other comments
"Great school with a charismatic and very kind leader."
City/place
"Fantastic on the whole. I was unlucky to be there in May during torrential, unseasonal rain and floods. I love the city now and will return."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Excellent"
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

12. Jun. 2023
Freddy (62 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Super cooking class"
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Top enthusiastic teachers"
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

8. Jun. 2023
 (55 years)   Course: Senior Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Nice passionate teachers"
Negative aspects
"9.00-11.00 (long) and 12.00-13.00 (short) lesson format perhaps to be more balanced in terms of maintaining concentration"
Details of the review
City/place
"Beautiful old town the right size to manage on foot by yourself."
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

24. May. 2023
 (65 years)   Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Family atmosphere, very good teaching, positive culture of mistakes, quick help with inappropriate placement of language level."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Participate in afternoon activities and try to speak Italian with the other participants as much as possible."
Details of the review
Other comments
"Andrea is the soul of the school."
City/place
"Besides all the sights, Bologna is just a "normal" Italian university town"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"I benefited from the diversity and the structuredness of the teachers. This course was well composed and had an optimal size with six students."
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

22. May. 2023
 (72 years)  Finland Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"I liked the relaxed and comfortable atmosphere of the school. It was easy to get to know fellow students and to learn to communicate with them in Italian. I also liked the guided visits to Bologna's attractions."
Details of the review
City/place
"I love the porticoes in the historic center of Bologna. What a cultural heritage! And the leaning towers, Asinelli and Garisenda, the symbol of the town. There are not many tourists in the city, how nice! The atmosphere is friendly of Bologna "dotta, grassa e rossa"."
Accommodation
"The homestay was great. My host family was wonderful, and it was nice to practice speaking Italian with them."
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

15. May. 2023
 (26 years)  South Korea Course: Standard Course - 8 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"All the staff at this academy are friendly and pleasant."
Negative aspects
"They do not have enough bathroom compared to the number of people."
Details of the review
City/place
"Very good."
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

2. May. 2023
 (69 years)   Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Mainly young teaching staff, very friendly, motivated, helpful. Good atmosphere in the beautifully renovated traditional building with a beautiful courtyard. As of now, there is additional school space. In case of concerns and wishes (e.g. change of class), one could always turn to the headmaster."
Negative aspects
"Exact programme of afternoon activities sometimes announced at rather short notice. I think that was also difficult because the students are always different: Number, length of stay, level..... At another school in Italy, there were also evening programmes: concert, theatre, dinner together....."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Pausa caffè, afternoon excursions, walking under the Portici to the Santuario San Luca"
Details of the review
City/place
"The town, with its many students and young people, radiates pure joie de vivre. The Italians enjoy eating and drinking, being together. In April, the temperatures are very pleasant. In August, it is unbearably hot and humid, I was told by locals."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"A colourful mix of nationalities, from young to old"
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

24. Apr. 2023
 (55 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
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Positive aspects of school
"Great teachers and the leisure activities"
Negative aspects
"I liked everything"
Details of the review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
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Facilities (library, classrooms)
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Social activities
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Quality of teaching / language progress
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23. Nov. 2022
 (58 years)   Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Good and motivated teachers"
Negative aspects
"Less motivated English-speaking students, they wanted to speak English all the time."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Watch out for exact classification"
Details of the review
Other comments
"Very nice teachers and especially the director. Professional service."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Good"
Accommodation
"The lady was very difficult and should not have guests because she feels disturbed too much by them"
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

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: 4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 2/5.0

24. Oct. 2022
 (75 years)  United States Course: Combined Course (20 + 5) - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"The teachers were TERRIFIC and I very much enjoyed the other students. The location was fantastic and the offering of afternoon activities were good and interesting as well. I’d return in a heartbeat. My Italian improved by leaps and bounds in the two weeks I was there."
Details of the review
Other comments
"Andrea loves the school and the students and will do anything he can to help you adjust. I truly hope to go back next year."
Accommodation
"La signora was charming, interesting and lovely."
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

24. Oct. 2022
 (63 years)  Australia Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Excellent teachers. Skilled. Intelligent. Friendly and kind."
Negative aspects
"Class was a bit too cramped sometimes when full. 13-14 was too many."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Check about distance walking to the school from accommodation. Check for lifts."
Details of the review
Other comments
"Great school. Andrea is a good leader/capo. All the staff are quite skilled teachers. All in Italian is excellent. I learned quite a bit in 2 weeks."
City/place
"Hectic, busy. Interesting."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"It’s a good intro. I intend to return late 2023 for 3 months."
Accommodation
"Didn’t have breakfast at all in the house. I left early each day. The stairs to the house were ridiculous. 90 plus-spiral staircase. No lift. The private bathroom was not next to the bedroom. But the room and people were quite nice."
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 3/5.0

18. Oct. 2022
 (67 years)  United States Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 3/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 3/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"I like the location of the school. We were able to find accommodations in the city center, with a 2-block walk to the school. Donatella, our conversation teacher was excellent. She spoke clearly and animatedly. She used different approaches for each class. They were engaging and effective"
Negative aspects
"Ariella, I believe that’s how to spell her name, the grammar instructor was lacking on pedagogy. As a former college and high school teacher instructing individuals with varying skill levels and learning modalities, it is important to conduct an inclusive class. Ariella did not do this. She taught to the most advanced students, leaving the rest of us in the dust. Her attitude did not invite a lot of questions, and when I asked what I considered to be fairly simple questions, other students asked follow up questions resulting in a teaching moment. I think her worst practice was when she went around the room after an exercise about creating sentences using the conjunctive, I couldn’t hear the responses from the other students. Indeed, I’m not sure anybody could. A good teacher would repeat the response for everybody to hear it. Then she would do a quick analysis, pointing out the correct parts and gently correcting the errors. I sure wish I could have had that analysis. There was a lot for me to learn, and it never happened. At least I can have the conversations with my Italian wife and my virtual tutor about what I missed in the class. But, it shouldn’t have to be that way. I suggest that Ariella take some pedagogy classes to help students learn the content of her course. I got the feeling she was on some sort of schedule and was rushing through the material. Isn’t it better for some learning to happen than to keep a schedule."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Maybe, as an introductory program, it would be good to spend a few minutes on independent activities, such as travel to nearby towns and other things not sponsored by the school. After all, we are in Bologna not only to learn Italian but to learn the culture."
Details of the review
Other comments
"Although the school seemed to run along with few issues, there wasn’t a lot of organization at the managerial levels. A few times I wanted to pay the balance of my tuition only to be told that they didn’t know how to do that. I still haven’t paid the balance. I’m guessing that somebody will write me for the money."
City/place
"Bologna is a great city with lots of activities, museums and churches. From the train station we visited Parma, an unexpected surprise. It has a great location."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"I mentioned the issues with the course I took earlier. The instructors I came in contact with had a wide range of styles. Most of them were generous with their knowledge."

 

Response from school
"Ciao Tom!Thanks for your nice words.A couple of things:- Arianna (not Ariella) is one of our best teachers. She is also one of our teachers at the MBA Program at the University of Bologna. Sooooo many students want her for extra individual classes in both our courses and MBA courses. Sorry you did not appreciate her effort to make you feel part of the class. Somehow you are the exceptions that proves the rule.-We have been on the market for so many years and we DO know how to make students pay the tutition. Unlike the other schools, our students pay the VERY LAST DAY of the course. I wasn't at school and DID write you for the money but with no success."
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 2/5.0

17. Oct. 2022
 (67 years)  Norway Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"The way of teaching, the size of the group, the comptent teachers, the information all the time before the course."
Details of the review
Other comments
"It seems very serious."
City/place
"Very lively city!"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Everything was great."
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

10. Oct. 2022
 (68 years)   Course: Standard Course - 6 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Nice people, good location."
Negative aspects
"Groups too big and too inhomogeneous."
Details of the review
City/place
"Culturally rich, great atmosphere, worth experiencing."
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

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

27. Sep. 2022
 (68 years)   Course: Combined Course (20 + 5) - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Professional teachers and a relaxed atmosphere in class"
Details of the review
City/place
"A great city to visit and experience"
Accommodation
"A very very nice landlady"
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

8. Aug. 2022
 (74 years)   Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Quality of the teacher."
Negative aspects
"Classrooms must have air-conditioned. The ones they had are not proportionate in space/volume"
Details of the review
City/place
"Worth a visit!"
Accommodation
"Accommodation at Teresa's house; she is a love and gives her best. The room is not for one person, there are hundreds of things and so little space. Nothing. No air con and a bathroom for the whole house. The breakfast, although I am not a breakfast eater, it was ok. The next day I went to a hotel. Teresa helped me with the bags because there are more than 60 steps and I can't lift weight. Didn't know there was no elevator. She carried my bags and got very tired."
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

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: 5/5.0

9. May. 2022
 (67 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"The lessons were very good, varied, the teachers very nice and competent. The school was lovely and centrally located. Our group was great."
Negative aspects
"I would have liked to see more use of different media."
Details of the review
City/place
"Very beautiful and lively city"
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

9. May. 2022
 (58 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"The atmosphere was very nice and informal and the building is very nice. It was fun because the students and teachers were very nice. Italian was taught well"
Negative aspects
"Procedure of the afternoon programme must notify newcomers"
Details of the review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

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: 5/5.0

9. May. 2022
 (70 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"The quality of the teaching was very good. The teachers were competent, friendly and patient. The whole atmosphere was very pleasant. Thumbs up from me."
Details of the review
City/place
"A lively city worth seeing that has a lot to offer."
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

29. Nov. 2021
 (28 years)   Course: Standard Course - 12 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Great school! I took a class for three months, came to the school with almost no knowledge, and after a couple of months I could easily communicate in Italian on almost any topic! I also liked the program of the school, which helped me communicate and get to know a lot of interesting people from different countries. The teachers were always very positive, especially the school director! Every morning at this school started for me with a smile and a good mood! In the end, I even regretted that I took the course for only three months and not longer."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"If anyone is worried about the visa - I got it without much trouble, do not worry. Before arrival, it is better to withdraw some cash to be able to take a cab from the airport to the city and immediately buy a SIM card on the way (I took iliad, there was relatively cheap internet). For food delivery it is better to download the app glovo or just eat before the flight."
Details of the review
City/place
"Beautiful city, the feeling that is in the center of everything :D First of all, in the city itself a lot of interesting and beautiful places to get around and see, great food and also liked the fact that you can easily get to other cities are not less interesting."
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

3. Nov. 2020
 (52 years)   Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"All very friendly, great location right in the center"
Negative aspects
"Because of Corona, there were no excursions or other afternoon activities. There was only class and nothing else. However, there was at least a small booking discount."
Details of the review
Accommodation
"Maria and her daughter were very warm and friendly. They also like to chat with you and didn't make me feel like I was just a customer."
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities
---
Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 5/5.0

17. Nov. 2019
 (50 years)  United States Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"I loved the building the school was in. The teachers were all friendly and amazing. Andrea was very helpful with things."
Details of the review
Other comments
"I really enjoyed everything about my class and the school. I would have liked to have more interesting excursions or maybe a mixer to meet other students."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"I loved everything about my classes. Dora and Martina were great teachers. I learned so much from them!"
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

1. Oct. 2019
   Australia Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Great teachers."
Details of the review
Other comments
"The Academy was very welcoming and accommodating."
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

27. Jul. 2019
 (24 years)  Belgium Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Very careful and competent teachers and director. High quality of Italian lesson."
Details of the 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

4. Jun. 2019
 (65 years)  United States Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"It was like a big family and the quality of the teaching was excellent."
Details of the review
City/place
"I loved the city. It is very walkable. It is a beautiful city, very old. It is big enough to have plenty to do and small enough to get around. Also everyone is really nice and lets you speak in Italian even if you are not very good and if you take a long time."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"I did a month of classes. The classes were small and the teachers very good and very nice. It is a small school and the students get to know the teachers and the other students very well because of all the activities. You also get to speak Italian all day, so you improve your Italian faster."
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

20. May. 2019
 (67 years)  Australia Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Positive aspects of school
"Friendly teachers and lovely classrooms. Small classes."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Bring your own grammar book"
Details of the review
Other comments
"Seems to cater to a specific market. Be sure it’s right for you. In general I liked it."
City/place
"Absolutely no public toilets seen. Unseasonably freezing and wet weather literally dampened the experience. But overall Bologna is a fascinating city."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Use of a standard text book was something I expected but was not forthcoming. Lessons were enjoyable but at times seemed random. Advance notice of what would be taught during the following week of lessons would be have been enormously valuable for me."
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 3/5.0

1. Dec. 2025
 (63 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Details of the review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

27. May. 2024
 (74 years)  Norway Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Details of the review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

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: 4/5.0

13. Jun. 2022
 (66 years)  Hungary Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Details of the 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

20. May. 2024
Karl (69 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress
"I found the course very good."
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 2/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

13. Feb. 2024
Karin (70 years)   Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Super!"
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

17. May. 2024
Dagmar (66 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Details of the review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

13. May. 2024
Michaela (41 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 1/5.0

Details of the review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 1/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 1/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

15. Apr. 2024
Arja (30 years)  Finland Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Details of the review
City/place

Rating: 3/5.0

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: 3/5.0

31. Oct. 2023
Rachele    Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Details of the review
City/place
---
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

28. Aug. 2023
John (65 years)  Denmark Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Details of the 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

23. Aug. 2023
Maria Carmen   Spain Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Details of the review
City/place
---
School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

3. Aug. 2023
Ruth (47 years)  United States Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Details of the 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

10. Jul. 2023
Hinano    Japan Course: CILS Exam Preparation - 9 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
---
Details of the review
City/place
---
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---
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---
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12. Jun. 2023
Christine (46 years)   Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Details of the 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

4. Jun. 2023
Gonda    Course: Senior Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Details of the 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

24. May. 2023
Hans   Germany Course: Combined Course (20 + 5) - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Details of the review
City/place
---
School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
---
Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 3/5.0

17. Apr. 2023
Robert (52 years)   Course: Two-to-One Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Details of the review
City/place
---
School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
---
Social activities
---
Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

17. Apr. 2023
Arno (53 years)   Course: Two-to-One Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Details of the 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

30. Jan. 2023
Anne-marie (64 years)   Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Details of the 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

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 5/5.0

26. Dec. 2022
Jules   France Course: Standard Course - 12 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
---
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---
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---
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---
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---
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19. Sep. 2022
Jane   United Kingdom Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
---
Details of the review
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---
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---
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---
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---
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---
19. Sep. 2022
Pauline (24 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Details of the 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

30. Aug. 2022
Wodianka   Germany Course: One-to-One Business Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
---
Details of the review
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---
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---
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---
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23. Aug. 2022
Colin (60 years)  United Kingdom Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
---
Details of the review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
---
Facilities (library, classrooms)
---
Social activities
---
Quality of teaching / language progress
---
2. Aug. 2022
Barbara   Germany Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
---
Details of the review
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---
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---
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---
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---
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16. May. 2022
Felix   Germany Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Details of the review
City/place
---
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

13. Mar. 2020
Shiho (23 years)  Japan Course: Standard Course - 5 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 3/5.0

Details of the 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: 4/5.0

1. Jan. 2020
Majd (19 years)  Israel Course: Standard Course - 11 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Details of the review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Shared Apartment

Rating: 2/5.0

19. Nov. 2019
Brenda (78 years)  United States Course: Senior Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Details of the review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
---
Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 5/5.0

5. Nov. 2019
Katrin (50 years)   Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Details of the review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
---
Social activities

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

28. Oct. 2019
Katrin (70 years)  Iceland Course: Senior Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Details of the review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 3/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

13. Oct. 2019
Tytti (70 years)  Finland Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Details of the review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

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: 3/5.0

16. Sep. 2019
Isabelle (52 years)  Switzerland Course: Individual Course 30 - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Details of the 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

17. Jun. 2019
Silvia (59 years)  Argentina Course: Senior Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Details of the 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. Jun. 2019
Daniel (67 years)  Argentina Course: Senior Course - 2 weeks
Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Details of the 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


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