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ILM - Istituto Linguistico MediterraneoViareggio, Italy

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

10 students - overall rating
Via Puccini 366 (Scuola Motto) - 55049 Viareggio - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Seaside location, just a few minutes from the beach.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
  • Lessons are 50 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 10%
18-24 years 43%
25-34 years 37%
35-50 years 7%
>50 years 3%

Location: ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo Viareggio is located in the seaside city and popular tourist destination of Viareggio, in Italy's region of Tuscany. The school is a short distance from many amenities, shops, supermarkets and links to public transport. The school is within a 20-minute walk of the beach, the coastline and its attractions.

Course selection: ILM Viareggio offers Italian language programmes to students of all levels and several needs. In addition to General Italian, taught over various schedules and intensities, the school also supplies CELS Exam Preparation, CertIT Preparation, CILS Exam Preparation, Italian with additional subjects such as culture, art history, wine-tasting, cooking and much more. There are programmes specific to holidays and also opportunities to have six private lessons with your teacher per week, over lunch.

Accommodation: The school can provide accommodation in homestay facilities with local families and shared flats, subject to availability.

Social and cultural: ILM Viareggio is well equipped to supply information for students to enjoy the sites and happening sof the area during their time in Viareggio. The city is ripe with activities, happenings, social engagement and beautiful beaches. Popular sites of interest include several beaches, the Villa Argentina Museum, the Pineta Di Ponente, several hiking areas and a vast selection of restaurants and beachside attractions.

Getting around: The school is within a 10-minute walk of the Viareggio train station and has various bus routes nearby.

Italian Courses

General Language
Private

Our prices for ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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Student opinions about ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo, Viareggio

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo, Viareggio
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Social activities
2.7 

Rating: 2.7/5.0

Organisation
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Value for money
3.6 

Rating: 3.6/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Other
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (2 ratings)
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Students 50+ years (4 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The atmosphere at the school was very friendly and the teacher was good and very helpful. The school has very large rooms, quiet and clean. There were not many students my age in this period but during the week (I stayed there just 1 week) I took part of an activity for free: we learned to make pizza!!
Review details
Other comments The town is very nice and relaxing but there are also many places to go dancing and meet people.
Course: General course - 1 week
Review date: 21. Sep. 2010 by Mary Peterson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
I liked most the friendly atmosphere, the teachers and the chance to access the beach for a very small price thanks to the school.
Insider tip: Bring your bathing suit, sunscreen and a towel!
Review details
Other comments Very good experience
Course: General course - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Nov. 2013 by Elizabeth Hubscher
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
All the staff was exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Insider tip: Don't be shy, make mistakes and keep trying.
Review details
Other comments The facility for the first 2 weeks of our class was not a good learning enviroment, hot and noisy. The last week, ILM moved into a building which was an actual school that was much better. The teachers were great and tried their best in the less adequate conditions. The apartment the school arranged for us was above our expectations.
Course: Holiday course - 3 weeks
Review date: 3. Aug. 2007 by Roxanna Brandel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The camaraderie between students and teachers.
Insider tip: Begin in July when the regular school is in session. Also it is very hot so no need for very warm clothes.
Review details
Other comments The rooms were very hot and very noisy when the windows were opened.
Course: Holiday course - 3 weeks
Review date: 18. Jul. 2007 by Jo Morton
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
Viareggio is a lovely town, very relaxing.
Review details
Other comments I booked my own hotel privately.
Course: General course - 1 week
Review date: 28. Jun. 2010 by Vincent Sweeney
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Traditional classroom
Insider tip: Hotel not near traffic
Review details
Other comments Hotel accomodation with to loud traffic, second week changed to more quite room
Course: General course - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Aug. 2009 by Conrad Van Gellecum
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teacher.
Review details
Other comments It was a great experience for me and I am really happy that I had the oportunity to participate in this course.
Course: General course - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Sep. 2012 by Nia Raycheva
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo ViareggioAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities3.0

Rating: 3.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities2.7

Rating: 2.7/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Quality of teaching3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money3.6

Rating: 3.6/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Homestay4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo (ILM)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ASILSISO 9000/9001EDUITALIA
Italian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
95% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoPayPal - logoTravellers Check - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1981
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: IT01572320503

General school facilities

  • Drink vending machine

  • Garden

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 8

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Additional comment about facilities of school
Elevator does not reach the 4th floor

Student Age / Nationality

Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 24 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
England 12%
Japan 9%
Germany 9%
Brazil 8%
France 8%
Netherlands 8%
Spain 8%
USA 7%
Switzerland 3%
Venezuela 2%
Turkey 2%
Italy 2%
Israel 1%
Korea 1%
Chile 1%
Other nationalities 19%

Information for all courses offered by ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
70.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

There is an Italian Tax fee of EUR 2 per booking.

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
10 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 08 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 29 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 05 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Pisa International Airport:
120 € one way
240 € return (both ways)
Florence Peretola Airport:
160 € one way
320 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Pisa.
More details about airports near Viareggio and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Viareggio page. For flight comparisons to Viareggio, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
350 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
50 €

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Cooking1 km
Dancing1 km
Diving4 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf15 km
Horse riding12 km
Mountainbiking-15 km
Music2 km
Sailing3 km
Skiing-300 km
Squash-5 km
Swimming1 km
Tennis3 km
Volleyball1 km
Windsurfing60 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Tour in the city

Adults - Paid activities

- Aperitivo
- Apericena
- Dinners
- Staying in beach establishments with special low prices
- Tours in art cities

Junior - Free activities

* Tour of the city

Junior - Paid activities

Dinners
Staying in beach establishments with special low prices
* Tours in art cities

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

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FAQ about ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo, Viareggio

  • Italian courses at ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo start at 200 € for General Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Shared flat is the most popular among all our clients of Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Pisa International Airport (120 €), Florence Peretola Airport (160 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 10 students (Intensive course)
  • 100% of teachers at ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo hold a university degree. 95% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo comes from Russia with a 15% representation, followed by students from England (12%) and Japan (9%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.

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