Reviews of Centro Studi Italiani, Genoa, Italy
Total number of reviews: 43
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 43 reviews of former students of Centro Studi Italiani
| Overall rating Centro Studi Italiani, Genoa, Italy | 4.3 |
|---|---|
| City | 4.4 |
| Organisation | 4.2 |
| Facilities | 3.9 |
| Social activities | 3.5 |
| Course quality / Progress in language | 4.5 |
| Value for money | 4.3 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | 4.5 |
| Shared Flat (apartment) | 4.1 |
| Other | 4.0 |
Individual Reviews
Centro Studi Italiani
28. Feb. 2020
1. Robert (71 years) 
101. Course: Individual Course 10 - 2 weeks
101. Course: Individual Course 10 - 2 weeks
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29. Jan. 2020
2. Heinz (56 years)
102. Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
102. Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
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16. Oct. 2019
3. Erwin (64 years)
103. Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
103. Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
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21. Sep. 2019
4. Eva (62 years) Germany
104. Course: Standard Course 20 [Italienisch] - 1 week
104. Course: Standard Course 20 [Italienisch] - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school:
* We were a small group.
* Interesting discussions
* All further questions were answered.
18. Sep. 2019
5. Estrella (67 years) Spain
105. Course: Italiano Cucinando [Italiano] - 1 week
105. Course: Italiano Cucinando [Italiano] - 1 week
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Homestay - Superior
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Positive aspects of school:
Very good teacher and nice atmosphere.
Other comments:
Other schools offer free walking tours, somtimes organised by the teachers.
5. Sep. 2019
6. Elizaveta (23 years) Russia
106. Course: Standard Course 20 [Итальянский] - 3 weeks
106. Course: Standard Course 20 [Итальянский] - 3 weeks
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16. Jul. 2019
7. Aline (31 years) Brazil
107. Course: Standard Course 20 [Italian] - 4 weeks
107. Course: Standard Course 20 [Italian] - 4 weeks
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11. Jun. 2019
8. Linda (66 years) Denmark
108. Course: Standard Course 20 [Italiensk] - 2 weeks
108. Course: Standard Course 20 [Italiensk] - 2 weeks
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10. Jun. 2019
9. Edward (55 years) United States
109. Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
109. Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
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29. May. 2019
10. Jessica (28 years) United States
110. Course: Standard Course 20 - 12 weeks
110. Course: Standard Course 20 - 12 weeks
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21. May. 2019
11. Miaki (29 years) France
111. Course: Intensive Course 30 - 2 weeks
111. Course: Intensive Course 30 - 2 weeks
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Homestay - Mid-range
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Positive aspects of school:
Tutors are all competent and at your disposal.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
Intensive course is recommended for those who want to improve level quickly.
Other comments:
I'll definitely come back to Scuola Tricolore if I have a chance to take Italian class again.
27. Nov. 2018
12. Jeffrey Italy
112. Course: Standard Course 20 [Italian] - 8 weeks
112. Course: Standard Course 20 [Italian] - 8 weeks
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29. Oct. 2018
13. Jaana 
113. Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
113. Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
Very nice teachers.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
It's a very small school, but it's bigger in the summer.
Other comments:
Thank you all!
23. Jul. 2018
14. Anna (35 years) 
114. Course: Standard Course 20 [Итальянский] - 3 weeks
114. Course: Standard Course 20 [Итальянский] - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
Recreation room
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
If you are ready to study grammar for 4 hours, this school is a great choice for you. They give you home work and then just check it during the lesson.
The teachers are young.
Do not expect to get any books, they'll just give you printouts during the lesson.
The school organized very few free activities.... to meet other students. Do not agree to live at Mura delle Cappucine 38 ... it's not really clean there and they won't prepare your room for your arrival.
Ask for rooms with windows that overlook the courtyard, not the roadway.
Other comments:
Host administrators (director) of the school are very nice.
26. May. 2018
15. Airi (69 years)
115. Course: Italiano Culturando (Italian & Cultural Activities) - 2 weeks
115. Course: Italiano Culturando (Italian & Cultural Activities) - 2 weeks
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Hotel - 3* Stars
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Positive aspects of school:
Good linguistic progress
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
I do not know
Other comments:
excellent
30. Oct. 2017
16. Valerie (49 years) 
116. Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
116. Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
There are two teachers, a very friendly atmosphere and meetings with other students.
12. Sep. 2017
17. Javier (57 years) Spain
117. Course: Intensive Course 30 - 2 weeks
117. Course: Intensive Course 30 - 2 weeks
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2. Sep. 2017
18. Lea (30 years) Germany
118. Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
118. Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
my teacher and my classmades
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
Use every second to meet other students in your free time ;-) Go for it!
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I missed a bar or meeting point on the first school day to meet all the other students from other class groups to get to know each other and not just those in my own class.
8. Aug. 2017
19. Kah (43 years) Australia
119. Course: Mixed Course (20 Group + 10 Individual) - 4 weeks
119. Course: Mixed Course (20 Group + 10 Individual) - 4 weeks
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Homestay - Mid-Range
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Positive aspects of school:
All the teachers were friendly and excellent. I enjoyed learning from them. I liked the stepwise introduction of vocabulary and learning them in context.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
Genoa is a hilly city. Take all the ascensori and funicolari to see what is up there. There's lots to discover. Do things that you normally do at home such as going to sporting clubs or swing dancing. It's a good way to meet locals, make new friends and practice your Italian. Maybe you can even do something you've not done before.
Other comments:
There is an elevator to the school in the building.
26. Jul. 2017
20. James (22 years) United Kingdom
120. Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
120. Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
Our teacher
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
Make sure you study a bit before you go, so you don't get thrown into the deep end.
9. Jul. 2017
21. Eva (22 years) Czech Republic
121. Course: Italiano Gustando (Italian & Culinary Activities) - 2 weeks
121. Course: Italiano Gustando (Italian & Culinary Activities) - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
our teacher
16. May. 2017
22. Kari Othilie 
122. Course: Light Course 12 - 2 weeks
122. Course: Light Course 12 - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
Skilled teachers
21. Mar. 2017
23. Patricia (57 years)
123. Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
123. Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
courses in March, we are three female students !!
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
Genoa is truly a beautiful city and March a good month to study and visit, and above all the school offers high quality courses even in the less tourist season
Other comments:
the staff is very friendly and helps you in case of any problems
14. Nov. 2016
24. Sigbritt Elisabeth (69 years) 
124. Course: Mixed Course (20 group + 4 individual) - 2 weeks
124. Course: Mixed Course (20 group + 4 individual) - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
Knowledgeable and friendly staff.
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Not so many levels as I had expected. Ended up in the difficult group, but learned a lot anyway. However, quite stressful. Poor lighting and poor acoustics in classrooms.
12. Sep. 2016
25. Olga (23 years)
125. Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
125. Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
I was an absolute beginner. I spoke Italian after 3 weeks.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
If you are an absolute beginner, there could be some difficulties in the first days of study, because there are no new student group every week, you join an already existing group.
6. Oct. 2015
26. Tetsuro (40 years) 
126. Course: Standard Course - 1 week
126. Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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Hotel - 2* Stars
7. Sep. 2015
27. Maria Del Mar (29 years) 
127. Course: Standard Course - 5 weeks
127. Course: Standard Course - 5 weeks
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Homestay - Mid-Range
15. Aug. 2015
28. Anna Lena (19 years)
128. Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
128. Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Homestay - Mid-Range
18. Aug. 2014
29. Mary (60 years)
129. Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
129. Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
Rosanna and Richard were very welcoming and accommodating. Christelle, the morning teacher, was exceptional. I had hoped for more conversation in the afternoons.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
The city has so much to see and if you get the 40 euro museum pass you will get to many of them. The Palazzi Rolli tour that is arranged by the school gets you into many of the places that a tourist isn't permitted.
Other comments:
The school has great accommodations that they arrange and if you have any problems they quickly fix them.
5. Aug. 2014
30. Louise (55 years) United Kingdom
130. Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
130. Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
Very friendly. Very helpful owners, keen to make sure that all problems were resolved. Lots of activities organised but they were quite expensive.
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The teaching is traditional, with a lot of emphasis on grammar and written exercises. I would have liked a specific conversation session every day, rather than just having some conversation built into the general morning programme.
24. Jun. 2014
31. Ruth (27 years)
131. Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
131. Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
great teachers, small classes, friendly atmosphere
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
Vico Restaurant in Porto Antico!
Other comments:
I wish I would have stayed longer!
15. Dec. 2013
32. Jörn (57 years)
132. Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
132. Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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I was there for 2 weeks in November/December. Therefore, the classes were very small, 2 or 3 students. The level of the class was higher than mine, but they offered me a lot of help and options to learn. I had a great and ambitious teacher who invested time and energy to answer questions. I learned a lot and could have learned more if I had invested more time and energy but Genoa is a very interesting city! You can learn in 2 weeks as much as in 6 months in evening classes as home.
9. Dec. 2013
33. Richard (68 years) United Kingdom
133. Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
133. Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Homestay - Mid-range
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Positive aspects of school:
The standard of teaching was high, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The school is just outside the old city, and everything of interest is within walking distance.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
I went on a sailing lesson which was very good.
Other comments:
There was a mixture of long term students, who had made considerable progress, and some short term ones too. The students came from many different countries mainly in Europe.
4. Jun. 2013
34. Judy (64 years)
134. Course: Italian + Conversation - 1 week
134. Course: Italian + Conversation - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school:
The tour of the historic area of the city and the get-together at the outdoor restaurant/bar were enjoyable.
Other comments:
Placement is by a written test; I think it would have been better if there had also been an oral & comprehension portion.
The App. Luzzetti (monolocale) is not a one bedroom apartment but rather a one room apartment w/separate bathroom. The "bed" is a sofabed - no wifi so had to use the school's wifi.
8. Oct. 2012
35. Regina (28 years)
135. Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
135. Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
Small class.
4. Sep. 2012
36. Célestin (16 years)
136. Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
136. Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
the quality of teaching : i learnt more in 2 weeks than in 1 year at college.
Meeting students from different nationalities
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
The canoe excursion, the guided tour of the historical centre of Genoa, the cruise to "cinque terre", the start of yacht and ships at the harbour...
Other comments:
good study atmosphere, little leaving present (CD with italian songs), close to historical centre
1. Jan. 2012
37. Mutsuko (61 years)
137. Course: Italian + Conversation - 1 week
137. Course: Italian + Conversation - 1 week
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Homestay - Economy
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I like the friendly atmosphere and the impressive building.
I was impressed by the teacher, Christella, being very patient and helpfull with our questions and being fair to students.
Other comments:
Would have been nicer if we had an opportunity to get together with other students other than those in your class.
3. Oct. 2011
38. Mami (43 years)
138. Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
138. Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
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Homestay - Mid-Range
19. Aug. 2011
39. Piotr (21 years) Poland
139. Course: Italian + Conversation - 3 weeks
139. Course: Italian + Conversation - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school:
Definitely the staff. People, who work in scuola Tricolore are magnificent. The atmospheare is great. I'm looking forward to going back to Genova.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:
You should not miss the aperitivo on Mondays. Go, meet people and talk in Italian! ;)
18. Aug. 2011
40. Elphège (18 years) France
140. Course: Standard Course - 1 week
140. Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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Homestay - Mid-Range
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Positive aspects of school:
the quality of teaching.
Other comments:
the host family was too far.
25. Jul. 2011
41. Antje (39 years)
141. Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
141. Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Homestay - Economy
23. May. 2011
42. Harriet (40 years)
142. Course: Standard Course - 1 week
142. Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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Small school, worked hard but there were only 3 levels, and I was between 2 levels. I was only allowed to change to a higher level, which fit me better, in the afternoon of the 3rd day (of total 5 days).
4. May. 2011
43. Eric (46 years)
143. Course: Standard Course - 1 week
143. Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school:
The very good teacher did very well-structured lessons which were understandable for everyone . In total, I liked the friendly people and the nice atmosphere at the school.
Other comments:
Will be back!
