Reviews of Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, Turin, Italy
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4.6
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Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, Turin, Italy
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, Turin, Italy
Based on 33 reviews of former students of Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (7 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
Students 50+ years (17 ratings)
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Individual Reviews
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci
30. Oct. 2025
Dmytro (28 years) Australia Course: Intensive Course - 38 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Fantastic location, with friendly and skilled teachers. The course was well-organised, and the content was easy to follow.
Practical conversational skills development classes.
Free candy.
The front desk was AMAZING, and front desk, helped a lot with Questura, document problems, printing and submitting certificates.
Excellent tours and trips."
Negative aspects
"Chairs are extremely uncomfortable, sitting on hard surface for 4-5 hours for 8 months was a painful experience.
Certificates unfortunately cannot be used for CV or jobs, but still do their part for education purposes.
Material is very good grammatically and for study purposes but a little outdated in terms of examples and stories and in some cases topics were a little uncomfortable."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Find books for exercise, because you need a LOT of practice to understand and apply concepts correctly."
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"Overall an amazing school. Well worth the money paid!"
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"It's nice."
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"It was intense but I learned a lot."
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15. Sep. 2025
Beate (60 years) 
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The pedagogical skills of the teacher."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The meals together with Andrea."
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"Turin was a new discovery and I liked it very much ."
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"Learned a lot and laughed a lot."
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5. Aug. 2025
Alexander (59 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Flexibility, customer orientation, very good teacher."
Negative aspects
"My classroom wasn't very well laid out."
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"It's great that the courses are so diverse: From 18-year-old schoolgirls to 80-year-old pensioners."
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"Very good teacher. Good, varied didactics."
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19. May. 2025
Mary Ireland Course: La Dolce Vita 50+ Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Excellent teachers. My teacher Antonietta, was very attuned to each person in the class. Gave everyone time and attention. The content of the texts was interesting and relevant."
Negative aspects
"The course was quite intense with homework every evening except Friday. There were also outings and trips. I found myself exhausted a few times. However I do not know how this could be improved."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"For me walking around the city was important. Information about areas of the city e.g. Via Po with bookstalls and bookshops, il mercato and Grande Balon."
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"Students should be told to be careful in certain areas. Just a gentle warning to be careful of bags and things that they carry. My friends wallet and phone were stolen on the crowded number 4 tram at 6pm. Afterwards we were told that it is a particularly dangerous route."
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"It’s bigger than I thought it was. There are lots of museums and places of interest, not enough time to visit everything. Locals very helpful in providing directions or information."
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"It was very well organised and brought people together well."
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8. Apr. 2025
Michael (77 years) Australia Course: Super Intensive (20 Group + 10 Individual) - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Extremely good teaching (Irene) - best I have ever had."
Negative aspects
"I was not really ready for this unit - but that was my fault."
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"Great, I would definitely go back."
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"About the right amount of time and effort."
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13. Sep. 2024
Elizabeth(betty) (77 years) United States Course: La Dolce Vita 50+ Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"In-person, small (7-10 students) classes-great teachers and no computers."
Negative aspects
"1st day needs more structure for students brand new in town. Told to meet away from the school at, say, 14:00, but no instruction where/how to buy bus ticket, etc. Was provided with a great map!"
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"I didn’t use public transportation except for taxi’s and never went out at night."
Accommodation
"A very very nice Hostess worked 8-8pm daily…too difficult for her to organize dinners, especially because she often had plans to go out/meet her friends at 9:30pm or so. Terrific separate, yet attached, apartment. Recommend her only offering breakfast items placed in the student’s apartment. Again, very very nice woman but difficult for her to provide dinners…"
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11. Sep. 2024
Kenny (61 years) United Kingdom Course: La Dolce Vita 50+ Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Friendly teachers, lessons were interesting, dolce vita trips were enjoyable. Everyone at the school was very friendly. The homestay was excellent, not too far from the school, and the family spoke English as well as Italian."
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"I would recommend, there is plenty to see and do."
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"Very well organised, interesting activities."
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"Very good stay would recommend."
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10. Jun. 2024
Anne (69 years) United States Course: Super Intensive (20 Group + 5 Individual) - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"My private lessons and the other students in the class."
Negative aspects
"Too much grammar and not enough conversation."
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"Fine, but not my favourite."
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13. May. 2024
Martina (63 years) Course: La Dolce Vita 50+ Course - 1 week
Course: La Dolce Vita 50+ Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Great teachers! Everyone very friendly and helpful"
Negative aspects
"The classrooms are a bit outdated,
but the school will probably be moving soon."
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"A really beautiful city worth seeing in a great location!"
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"Very demanding, high-quality program!"
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11. Dec. 2023
Rebecca (19 years) Italy Course: Intensive Course - 6 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teacher"
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16. Oct. 2023
Beverley (63 years) United Kingdom Course: La Dolce Vita 50+ Course - 2 weeks
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"Lovely, enthusiastic teachers and guides. My teacher, Lisa, put so much effort into making the lessons interesting and pitched them at just the right level for us and she was soooo patient!!!! Special mention to Vera who was a wonderful guide for many of the excursions. She spared no effort and brought the history of Turin and its places to life."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Cooking lesson, wine tasting"
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"So welcoming…. Felt like family…. Could not ask for more"
City/place
"Wonderful. Felt safe and at home"
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"Great offering…."
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25. Sep. 2023
Stephanie (62 years) Course: Super Intensive (20 Group + 10 Individual) - 1 week
Course: Super Intensive (20 Group + 10 Individual) - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very good teaching staff, interested in the subject and in the students, who are able to inspire the students with the language and who are also very friendly."
Negative aspects
"The accompanying booklet, which offers little explanation of grammar topics, is not optimal. The seating is not very comfortable and the tables offer too little shelf space."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"A visit to the Museo Egizio, among others."
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Other comments
"I felt well looked after all round."
City/place
"Turin is a very liveable city where you won't get bored and where prices are still quite affordable."
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"The course was very efficient."
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11. Sep. 2023
Herrad Sabine (59 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Super teacher (Alessio), interesting lessons, good, digital equipment (however, was temporarily accommodated at the Abbey School with the course as the courses at the main location were fully booked)."
Negative aspects
"Tip: Hand out confirmation of participation directly after completion of the course."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Weekend excursion which I unfortunately could no longer take part in"
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Other comments
"Offer the guided tour on different topics rather for certain level. Otherwise, some people don't understand so much and ask the same-speakers in their mother tongue to translate. It's a bit of an unfortunate situation.
This is my third course. Rome and Turin are at the top of my list."
City/place
"Super city, so far underestimated, Little Paris, definitely again!"
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"Super fun, interesting preparation C1"
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11. Aug. 2023
Carsten (64 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The courses are run by good teachers, there are flexible additional materials. The integration into the ongoing course was very okay for me as a participant of only one week among participants of several weeks."
Negative aspects
"The use of media is very low. It would be great if there were also opportunities to speak individually or to take small interim tests."
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City/place
"Great city, is far too little known."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Could easily be one unit longer"
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24. Oct. 2022
Edward (60 years) United States Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Small classes"
Negative aspects
"Acoustics"
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28. Jun. 2022
Sheila (59 years) United Kingdom Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Location"
Negative aspects
"Classes with masks - I understand the need but it made hearing a challenge. I also think the language level was too low for me - but for one week I could tolerate it."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Support for accommodation - the staff was amazing."
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Other comments
"No - thanks for the experience. I did enjoy it."
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"An under rated city - it is incredible and well worth a visit. Better than Milan in my humble opinion."
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4. Nov. 2020
Nicolas (30 years) Switzerland Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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"Very personal, afternoon activities even during corona-time"
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23. Dec. 2018
Bobbie Fay (24 years) Netherlands Course: Intensive Course 15 - 3 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The school has a very warm and friendly atmosphere, with fun social activities to get to know each other. The teachers are very good, informal and have a lot of patience. They will gladly answer all your questions after class or during the breaks."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The apericena is a very good way to get to know the other students and make new friends. Also if you are interested in buying more books on Italian language or grammar, the school sells a lot of different books for all levels. The coffee-machine in the school is fine but for really good coffee you should go to the bar just around the corner called 'CAFFETTERIA PRESIDENT' in via Pastrengo. There they have great coffee and hot chocolate but also lunch if you're having a long day at school!"
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"Chiara and her teachers are doing an amazing job and I would definitely recommend the school to everyone!"
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17. Dec. 2018
Mattias (32 years) 
Course: Intensive Course 15 - 10 weeks
Course: Intensive Course 15 - 10 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Everyone in the organisation, especially Chiara, were very caring and friendly. They always want to help and they pay attention to everyone. Every morning, upon entering the school, you are welcomed by a friendly greeting."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Join the school activities! It's a good way to get to know new people and practice the language and Vera, who is usually in charge of the activities, knows the city and the Italian culture well and explains it in a great way."
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"A very good school with good teachers."
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24. Jul. 2018
Bobbie Fay (23 years) 
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
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"The atmosphere was very good. Teachers were enthusiastic and there was a lot of individual attention. Met a lot of nice people and great social things were organized. Will definitely come back here!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Although public transportation in Turin is well organized, I would say, make sure you have a bicycle! Due to its Roman structure it is very easy to find your way in the city."
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"It's great that the classes are so small, there is always time for personal questions. I would have liked it to "learn more creatively" through literature, art, film, radio, music. That was discussed a bit the last week and worked very well!"
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4. Dec. 2017
Alba María (24 years) 
Course: Intensive Preparation Course 20 - For University Students - 3 weeks
Course: Intensive Preparation Course 20 - For University Students - 3 weeksOverall rating
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"There is a good atmosphere inside the school.
The classes are very dynamic and easygoing.
The quality of explanation by the teachers is unbeatable."
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1. Sep. 2018
Claire (17 years) 
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
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"I had half board (morning and evening meal) at a lady's house. She only gave me breakfast."
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13. Oct. 2025
Elisabeth (67 years) Course: La Dolce Vita 50+ Course - 1 week
Course: La Dolce Vita 50+ Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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22. Apr. 2024
Bogdana (37 years) 
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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26. Feb. 2024
Georgie Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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5. Sep. 2023
Benno Germany Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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17. Aug. 2023
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8. Aug. 2023
Julianna Hungary Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
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28. Apr. 2023
Véronique 
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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6. Nov. 2022
Carsten (63 years) Course: 1 week
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27. Sep. 2021
Viviane (18 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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23. Aug. 2021
Raphael (35 years) Germany Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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19. Jun. 2019
Jose Paulo Brazil Course: Intensive Course - 13 weeks
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