Reviews of Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri, Siena, Italy
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Average Rating
4.4
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Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri, Siena, Italy
Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri, Siena, Italy
Based on 90 reviews of former students of Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (3 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (10 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (17 ratings)
Students 50+ years (42 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Individual Reviews
Learning Italy - Dante Alighieri
6. Oct. 2025
Gary (67 years) United Kingdom Course: LC - Language and Cooking - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very friendly, well organised and lovely teachers."
Negative aspects
"The signage to classrooms and toilets could be better."
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City/place
"It’s amazing - great food, very friendly, really interesting history, a perfect size and lots to see and do. Oh, and one of the most beautiful cities in the world!"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"The cookery classes with Massimo and Letizia were wonderful. Great fun and a good chance to get to know other students. And an excellent meal to share at the end of the evening - you can even take any leftovers home with you for lunch the next day!"
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15. Sep. 2025
Andrea (68 years) 
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeks
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Friendliness. Competence. Focus on the individual student is very good. Quick and appropriate grading. Well-trained teachers. Many afternoon activities. Good city tour. Good location."
Negative aspects
"The written teaching materials could be included in the price. You buy the book and if you can only stay for 2 weeks, 4 lessons of the book go by unused."
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"A proud, historically grown city. Very clean and safe. Wonderful art, fabulous architecture. A jewel. And not as crowded as Florence."
Accommodation
"Unreservedly recommendable. A stroke of luck!"
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21. Jul. 2025
Panna Mirtill (15 years) Hungary Course: Junior Programme - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Humanly and Italian language skills and I could develop a lot , I can only recommend!"
Negative aspects
"None"
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"Very friendly people to live with and lots of restaurants."
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26. May. 2025
Sandra (50 years) Course: LL - ALMA Siena 50+ - 2 weeks
Course: LL - ALMA Siena 50+ - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Absolutely recommendable! I was able to try out several levels until I found the one that suited me. The school wants happy students. And Siena is a great city for those interested in culture!"
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"Very friendly, attentive and solution-oriented staff throughout"
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"An attractively compiled program with consideration for the advanced age but without compromising on quality."
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21. Apr. 2025
Karin (61 years) Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers were very good and endeavoured. Martha was an incredibly competent, very helpful teacher. A great teacher!"
Negative aspects
"It might be nice to have a place to eat for lunch. Move activities to the evening if you are going on excursions."
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"A very liveable city. I'd love to come back!"
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5. Oct. 2024
Hannes (65 years) Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeks
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Friendly and competent teacher. Questions are dealt with in detail."
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1. Oct. 2024
Margrit (67 years) Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeks
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very good organisation."
Negative aspects
"The offers in the afternoon/evening were not very appealing, no joint activities at the weekend."
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21. Jul. 2024
Magdalena (38 years) 
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The atmosphere, the enthusiasm of the presenters and all the school staff. Great organization."
Negative aspects
"Lack of air conditioning in the school when the temperature was high - after a few days it became increasingly difficult to focus."
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"A charming, atmospheric old town."
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"Very cool course."
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17. Jul. 2024
Edyta (51 years) Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Location, building, small groups."
Negative aspects
"No air conditioning."
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City/place
"Historically interesting."
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29. Apr. 2024
Mehri (72 years) United States Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Teachers and office staff are very helpful and responsive."
Negative aspects
"There were not enough excursions and after school activities or even recommendations for such activities."
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City/place
"It is a beautiful city with kind people."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"I am beginner Italian learner. I found the course to be very useful for someone who is starting to learn Italian, like myself."
Accommodation
"I used the homestay programme. My accommodation was very good. I had a private room and bathroom. They were very clean and spacious. My hosts were very gracious and provided me with plenty of food, and even drove me to the train station."
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29. Apr. 2024
Mary (70 years) United States Course: G8 - Standard Course - 4 weeks
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"I love the skill and competency of our teacher. She was very patient and worked with the entire class and yet worked with us individually with our particular stream and weaknesses. This was most appreciated."
Negative aspects
"Essentially, I did not like that during a week of cold weather, we had no heat and we had to be cold and keep our coats on in the classroom. It was warmer outside than it was indoors for our class.."
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17. Oct. 2023
Jill (57 years) United States Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"We loved the teacher and the school’s teaching method."
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10. Oct. 2023
Evelyn (70 years) Australia Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"It was very efficient in sorting new students. Being there for only one week, I learnt a lot in a short time."
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"I would recommend Siena as a destination to anyone. Such a lovely place to be, hard to describe, but very special."
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18. Sep. 2023
Michel (75 years) 
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeks
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"A very competent teacher.
A good atmosphere in the teaching team"
Negative aspects
"Insufficient activities and excursions.
Perhaps this was due to the time of year, as there were not a large number of students, but also to the city of Siena itself, which is very attractive and does not require any specific school activities."
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14. Aug. 2023
Dino (39 years) South Africa Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Great teachers and lovely after-school activities"
Negative aspects
"Couldn't give me an answer as to where I would stay as it was important to me and the website states only 9min away (even after asking on email beforehand). They do have accom very close but when this is all booked out, they turn to places which are much further away. I booked and then found out it was over 30min walk away which I can't do due an old injury. Had to cancel and found other accom much closer but was still charged an "accomodation admin fee"."
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"Like a tiny Florence but without the over-abundance of tourists. Beautiful little city and worth visiting."
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29. Jul. 2023
Erzsébet (59 years) Hungary Course: LC - Language and Cooking - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The staff and teachers are nice. The teacher spoke nicely, clearly, tried to explain everything. My vocabulary has increased, even if my language skills have not."
Negative aspects
"There is no air-conditioning in the classrooms, which makes the 36-40 degrees in the closed classrooms quite a challenge. There was no audiovisual part in the lessons. I don't know what the composition of the groups was based on, the grammar parts that my group learned I already knew."
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Other comments
"Major shortcomings are the lack of air-conditioning and the lack of transparency in the language assessment and level assessment."
City/place
"A very nice little town with limited attractions. In July-August the weather is quite unbearably hot. Several interesting sights and the sea within 1-2 hours."
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"The cooking classes were always very family friendly, all the chefs were very nice, kind and supportive."
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1. Jun. 2023
Jörg (61 years) Course: 2 weeks
Course: 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Language school with an fascinating historical background. I had private lessons, my teacher Massimiliano was very good."
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29. May. 2023
Josepha (74 years) 
Course: LL - ALMA Siena 50+ - 2 weeks
Course: LL - ALMA Siena 50+ - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very good teacher, I learnt a lot. The atmosphere was very good and on the cultural trips, you were accompanied by an art and cultural historian."
Negative aspects
"Very old building and not very clean."
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"A beautiful old city with many attractions, friendly and helpful people. I did not use public transport much and the geographical points were not important to me either."
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"Good teachers and good teaching materials"
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19. Oct. 2022
Simard (65 years) Canada Course: G8 - Standard Course - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teacher was great."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"It seems to me to attract older students."
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"It is more lively that you could imagine for a city of this size. Probably because it is a very touristic and also a university city."
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19. Oct. 2022
Nicole (65 years) Course: BW - Language and Sun (Hostel) - 1 week
Course: BW - Language and Sun (Hostel) - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Good atmosphere, teacher who listens"
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24. May. 2022
Angelika (56 years) Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The cooking course with Claudio"
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Quality of teaching / language progress
"I asked the school to send me my test because I was only placed in A2 course. In Berlin, I attend a B2 course. That was OK for me because I repeated the grammar. But I'm interested in what the A2 course was based on."
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17. May. 2022
Ailsa (65 years) United Kingdom Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Friendly nice teachers"
Negative aspects
"Pace slightly fast for even A1 beginners & no over 50s as requested/expected"
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"Great"
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16. Aug. 2021
Tet (63 years) Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Super nice teacher. Andrea. Very capable."
Negative aspects
"Would have liked a little more feedback on pronunciation. Also nice if you have several course participants.
A bit more choice in the afternoon would have been nice as Siena is not very big."
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"I don't know what we followed."
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1. Apr. 2020
William (62 years) United Kingdom Course: C8 - Intensive Combined Course (20 Group + 8 Individual) - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Friendly staff. Good teacher. Additional activities, including language, in the afternoon."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Be sure to explore the city."
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City/place
"Beautiful city. (But steep hills, which may be hard work for people with mobility issues.)"
Accommodation
"Excellent flat. Spacious and well-appointed. Very central, very near Piazza del Campo. Separate room with desk for studying."
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22. Jan. 2019
Katie (62 years) United States Course: OC - Siena Magnifica 35+ - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers, Alessia and Andrea"
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Other comments
"They try very hard to meet your needs and welcome you"
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16. May. 2016
Gerard (66 years) Course: IND - Private Lessons 4 - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Great learning experience."
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"Andrea was a great instructor. I learned a great deal of practical information and my skill level improved significantly."
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13. Sep. 2015
Natalia (18 years) Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Room for students (with piano), teachers' approach towards students, nice atmosphere."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Enjoy the charms of Siena :-)"
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"I would recommend!"
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6. Oct. 2014
Louise (72 years) United Kingdom Course: OC - Siena Magnifica 35+ - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"All staff and teachers very friendly but at the same time very professional. Hand picked teacher who knew what she was doing (Ilenia and Andrea my guide too)"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"You are at the best place, enjoy your course."
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"I have enjoyed every minute of my course, made friends with teachers, and students. Everyone gelled, I did not feel different because of my age. Amazing, will come back in 2015. Thank you."
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8. Aug. 2013
Kristian (55 years) Denmark Course: G6 Standard Course - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Well organized and good teachers."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"If you want to change level the school is very flexible."
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7. May. 2013
Benjamin (35 years) Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Friendly atmosphere, good teaching."
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8. Apr. 2013
Lenore (58 years) Course: C4 - Combined Standard (15 group + 4 individual) - 2 weeks
Course: C4 - Combined Standard (15 group + 4 individual) - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The dedicated and competent teachers"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"A trip by treno vapore (steam train)/naturo on small tracks to Tuscan villages including a visit to a "wine factory" and a two-hour lunch with simple Tuscan specialities, wine, folk group and a lot of contact with about 250 young and old Italians, few tourists. Twice a month, book it previously via the travel agency in Via Camollia, ask the Tourist Information Office on the large square."
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"It was my second time there."
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Homestay Executive
10. Nov. 2012
Agata (37 years) Poland Course: G8 - Standard Course - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Friendly atmosphere."
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Shared Apartment
12. Sep. 2012
Ranveig (23 years) Norway Course: G8 - Standard Course - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers and the students."
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Other comments
"Have a tighter control on the accommodation."
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7. May. 2012
Helen (40 years) Australia Course: G6 Standard Course - 8 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Small class sizes, extra-curricular activities."
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8. Sep. 2011
Elisabeth (51 years) Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The appealing and varied structure of the lessons, pleasant teacher!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Orientation tour on the first day"
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5. Jul. 2011
Gabrielle (65 years) Course: G6 Standard Course - 4 weeks
Course: G6 Standard Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The tight organization of the lessons"
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31. May. 2011
Ursula (67 years) Course: G6 Standard Course - 1 week
Course: G6 Standard Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The lessons and the mix of ages. (20-75!)"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The leisure activities offered by school"
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Other comments
"The shared apartment was in very poor condition. The window in my room was absolutely unsound and not closeable. Kitchen cupboards were filthy."
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15. Mar. 2011
Marion (39 years) Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeks
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very nice people, central location in the historic district"
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6. Nov. 2010
Leena (64 years) Finland Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Good teachers"
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Other comments
"More details about accomodation."
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18. Oct. 2010
Ninni (64 years) Sweden Course: C4 - Combined Standard (15 group + 4 individual) - 1 week
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"The good teacher."
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23. Aug. 2010
Rebecca (40 years) Course: G6 Standard Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"The quality of the teaching and the friendliness of the teachers and clerical staff."
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8. Mar. 2010
Peter (26 years) Italy Course: G6 Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The fellow students and class environment."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Make sure you get a good teacher!"
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15. Oct. 2009
Ralph (63 years) United Kingdom Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
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"High Quality of Teaching"
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11. Sep. 2009
Mairiaux (18 years) Course: G6 Standard Course - 2 weeks
Course: G6 Standard Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The kindness of the teachers and the good contact with all the students"
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Shared Apartment
14. May. 2009
Shazia (36 years) United Kingdom Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The other students"
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"It was really cold the two weeks were there and the school did not have any heating on so we were wearing coats etc when we asked for it to be put on it was but at a very low level. In addition, I did not feel, having done courses elsewhere, this was an intensive course. They were not geared up for the short term students at all. I learned something but not as much as I would have done elsewhere."
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11. Oct. 2007
Verena (51 years) 
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeks
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Friendly atmosphere, flexibility of the school (changing classes, private lessons etc.)"
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Homestay Executive
14. Sep. 2007
Franz-j. (57 years) Course: C8 - Combined Intensive (15 group + 8 individual) - 2 weeks
Course: C8 - Combined Intensive (15 group + 8 individual) - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The atmosphere at school, the kindness of the teachers"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The wine-tasting at the Enotheca close to the Campo"
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"I've been there the third time this year and my Italian has improved step by step. I'm quite satisfied with the school."
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Homestay Executive
13. Sep. 2007
Alexandra (40 years) Course: G6 Standard Course - 4 weeks
Course: G6 Standard Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teachers"
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"The enthusiasm of the teachers is great."
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16. Aug. 2007
Veronique (28 years) Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Excellent teacher"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The city and the chianti"
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28. Jun. 2007
Alexandra (40 years) Netherlands Course: G8 - Standard Course - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The enthusiasm of the teachers"
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"My compliments about the teachers. Only the appartment was very dirty. But I will come back definitely for the courses"
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23. May. 2007
Sonja (37 years) Course: OC - Siena Magnifica 35+ - 2 weeks
Course: OC - Siena Magnifica 35+ - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Our teacher was great! and also the women in the front desk were very friendly, patient and tried to solve each problem"
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"The cooking lessons were really nice, and the meals were great!"
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"I didn´t like the chiefs of the school, they make problems if you miss a lesson. but the teachers were really great, the people I met there were all nice and interesting. I loved my time in Siena and I will come back next year!!!!"
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14. Apr. 2007
Marietta (52 years) Course: C4 - Combined Standard (15 group + 4 individual) - 2 weeks
Course: C4 - Combined Standard (15 group + 4 individual) - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The conviviality. The teachers are all very nice and friendly."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Visit of Siena and other towns proposed by the school. We visited Pisa and had a very nice teacher with us who explained everything very well. The presentations and films proposed by the school are interesting."
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"The teachers are lovely. Thanks to them for their patience and friendlyness.
The ladies at the reception of the school were very helpful and didn't hesitate to make a telephone call for me for a reservation at the Uffizi in Firenze or elsewehere.
An information about the internet point : if you have a lap-top, take it with you, because you will have much less problems in treating with your e-mails. The internet point at the school is really to improve!
In a two-weeks stage I have met many people of many different countries. This was a real enrichment for me. If I had the oportunity to return to the school in Siena, I would take it at once."
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9. Nov. 2006
Guy (40 years) Course: 4 weeks
Course: 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The friendly atmosphere"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Visit Siena"
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16. Aug. 2006
Jonathan (27 years) Sweden Course: 8 weeks
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"Teachers"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Skip the fourth hour of the G8 course and take some private lessons instead"
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"Very, very good teachers."
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15. Jun. 2006
Rebekka (31 years) Course: 2 weeks
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"In class only Italian was spoken. Besides the language I learned a lot about the history, the structure and some special or typical Italian characteristics."
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"I think Dante Alighieri offers a good mixture of grammar and conversation. I liked that we had not just one teacher but two different ones. In addition to that I enjoyed the fact that in my course the have been seven students and each one came from a different country. Moreover, the teachers are very kind and the lessons are good."
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14. Jun. 2006
Gruber (38 years) Germany Course: 2 weeks
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"Teacher"
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19. Dec. 2005
Carlo Course: 2 weeks
Course: 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Good atmosphere"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Pallio"
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19. Dec. 2005
Bridget Usa Course: 1 week
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"The location"
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Homestay Executive
13. May. 2004
Gurr (67 years) Uk Course: Standard
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Positive aspects of school
"Teaching methods and extra activities"
Negative aspects
"Lack of IT facilities"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Walks organized by the school"
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"Very friendly very helpful."
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27. Nov. 2003
Robert (33 years) Sweden Course: Standard
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"Good atmosphere."
Negative aspects
"Internet access is not good."
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"The dinner at the cooking school is a good value for the money, and it's fun."
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"Although the school is rather low-tech and with traditional approaches to teaching, the staff and teachers have a sincere commitment to quality and everyone is very friendly and helpful. I learnt a lot. Certain nationalities are overrepresented, which may be a problem in some classes. I met a lot of Swiss, Swedes, and Japanese."
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27. Aug. 2003
Martin (31 years) Austria Course: Standard
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"Very good atmosphere; party at a typical Tuscan farm - very good."
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"Palio."
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9. May. 2003
Kerstin (56 years) Sweden Course: Standard
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"Very friendly athmosphere and the teachers were excellent"
Negative aspects
"Very hard to be able to use the computers, there should be more computers"
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"I was there during Easter and I would have liked more social arrangements from the school's side. It would have been better if the school could arrange more social get togethers like concerts, dancing and other cultural events."
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7. May. 2003
Elisabeth (30 years) Deutschland Course: Standard
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Positive aspects of school
"The private athmosphere"
Negative aspects
"Nothing"
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"It´s better to learn at home before the alphabet and the numbers."
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3. Sep. 2002
Nina (22 years) Deutschland Course: Standard
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"Meeting people from all over the world was a real good experince"
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"When you make a reservation tell the school that you want to stay in the center of Siena. Most families are outside the city, so you have to take the bus to get to Siena, and there aren`t a lot of buses and they are never punctual!!!!
If you can manage to make your holiday in July or August don`t miss the Palio!!!!"
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22. Jul. 2002
Karin (27 years) Switzerland Course: Standard
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"The setting of the school in the old town and the warm and friendly staff. Friends said that the cooking and singing classes are really worth while if you are interested in cooking or singing."
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"I would have liked to have cheaper access to the internet and one or two computers more (the school has got two)"
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"The palio (horse race on July 2 or August 16), the festival of classical music in the second week of July and the open air cinema in the old fortezza in July and the beginning of August."
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"The school puts students together in one flat who are about the same age. Who is 33 is not likely to share an apartment with people who are 17. I liked that. If you are not used to the Italian standard of living you might find the school and the apartments a bit wacky."
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29. Nov. 2021
Katharina (53 years) Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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"Great, interesting city"
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16. May. 2016
Rossala (63 years) Course: Intensive Business (Part 1) - 1 week
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"Rebekkah was a great instructor who adapted her teaching style to my own goals."
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25. Jun. 2002
Eisfeld (32 years) Germany
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"Educational level."
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31. Jul. 2024
Mohammad Italy Course: 3 Months Italian Language Course - 12 weeks
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17. Jul. 2023
Joalien Switzerland Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeks
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17. Apr. 2023
Felix Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
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10. Apr. 2023
Miriam Germany Course: C4 - Standard Combined Course (20 Group + 4 Individual) - 1 week
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14. Jul. 2022
Stephan (46 years) Course: G8 - Standard Course - 2 weeks
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6. Jun. 2022
Katja (41 years) Course: LC - Language and Cooking - 3 weeks
Course: LC - Language and Cooking - 3 weeksOverall rating
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4. Apr. 2022
Lotta Germany Course: G8 - Standard Course - 4 weeks
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19. Sep. 2021
Petra (61 years) Course: G8 - Standard Course - 3 weeks
Course: G8 - Standard Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
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14. Sep. 2020
Dagmar Germany Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
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16. Dec. 2010
Moritz (31 years) Course: C4 - Combined Standard (15 group + 4 individual) - 4 weeks
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Homestay Executive
15. Oct. 2009
Marjorie (62 years) United Kingdom Course: G8 - Standard Course - 1 week
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5. Nov. 2006
Laura Maria (24 years) Course: 1 week
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19. Dec. 2005
Dolores 
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Course: 3 weeksOverall rating
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30. Jun. 2005
Anonymous (23 years) Course: Standard
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3. Aug. 2004
Tim (32 years) U.s.a. Course: Standard
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16. Jun. 2004
Tino (35 years) Course: Standard
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9. Jun. 2004
Christine (56 years) Course: Standard
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20. Nov. 2003
Klemens (27 years) Course: Standard
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10. Sep. 2003
M. Course: Standard
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19. Oct. 2002
Katrin (30 years) Course: Super Intensive (+35h)
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25. Jun. 2002
Christiane (28 years) Deutschland Course: Super Intensive (+35h)
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8. Oct. 2001
Susanne (33 years) Deutschland
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