Reviews of Centro Koinè, Bologna, Italy

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Average Rating

4.6

Overall rating
Centro Koinè, Bologna, Italy

Based on 96 reviews of former students of Centro Koinè

School

Location of the school

4.9

Facilities

4.0

Social activities

3.9

Organisation

4.5

Course

Quality of teaching

4.6

Value for money

4.5

Accommodation

Homestay

4.6

Shared Flat (apartment)

4.4

Overall school rating by student age group

Students < 18 years (2 ratings)

4.5

Students 18-30 years (21 ratings)

4.7

Students 31-49 years (17 ratings)

4.7

Students 50+ years (56 ratings)

4.5

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

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Individual Reviews

Centro Koinè

10. Nov. 2025

Peggy (55 years) Germany Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Position of school."

Negative aspects

"Nothing specific."

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"Always worth a trip."

Accommodation

"Single room and breakfast."

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2. Nov. 2025

Odile (64 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 3 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Enthusiastic, caring teachers and a two-and-a-half-hour timetable: the alternation of two teachers gives a new dynamism to a studious morning. The teachers attach the same importance to each student."

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"Super; perfectly suited to my level!"

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"Welcoming family who took the time to talk with me. Classes after classes."

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30. Sep. 2025

Georgina (78 years) Australia Course: Italian Language & Culture - 4 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Fabulous teachers."

Negative aspects

"Beginner classes not strong."

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Other comments

"Very professional."

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"It got better as we got to explore it."

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22. Sep. 2025

Holly (57 years) Canada Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Great teachers."

Negative aspects

"Placement of level was not as promised and wasn’t told why."

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City/place

"Interesting and not too touristy."

Accommodation

"Greatly appreciated host’s cooking and conversation (in both Italian and English)."

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15. Jul. 2025

Mª Ángeles (56 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The teachers were very attentive and the classes were very engaging."

Negative aspects

"The furniture is a bit old."

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"It is a very interesting city with many activities and places to visit and a lot of street life."

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14. Jul. 2025

Carmen Apolonia (55 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The organization of the timetable and the language teaching, combining grammar and pronunciation, seemed to me to be very appropriate."

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"No."

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26. May. 2025

Andreas (65 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 3 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"They have very good teachers who are very good at teaching and language. I was lucky that two of the three teachers were a great fit. I felt very well integrated into the group. The group was very homogeneous in terms of learning and performance levels, and therefore the learning was optimal. The good teachers incorporated films, music, and images from the internet into the work. This worked wonderfully and was very helpful. They were very helpful with questions about my living situation and organized a one-day extension for me. That was very friendly and good."

Negative aspects

"Unfortunately, they also have really poorly trained teachers. The learning materials consisted only of photocopied sheets and not a complete volume like in Turin. What was missing was a list of the teaching materials used. Little homework was assigned, and the poor teacher sometimes assigned something and then didn't include it in the next lesson. Unlike in Turin, there was no group room – instead, we met in a cafe near the school. That was nice, too, but nowhere near as cohesive and cross-group as in Turin. What I found mediocre was the lack of organization at the school: there was no welcoming or farewell ceremony for new students. In Turin, we always met at the beginning and end of the week. There was a framework for starting, and a certificate was also presented when you left. This was left to the teachers, who didn't offer any framework for it either. I felt the collaboration between management and teaching staff was lacking."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"The Teatro di Sole is an absolute must for students who already know a little more Italian."

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City/place

"Bologna is a lovely, charming, and wonderful city. Unlike Florence, it's thankfully not quite as overrun with tourists. It has a lot of charm. It has a lot to offer culturally. And the surrounding area is absolutely attractive. I've taken some really nice bike rides."

Accommodation

"The good thing was that it was almost a self-contained apartment with a bathroom and a private room. The kitchen was shared and well-equipped. However, the countertop and table space was so crowded that there was always something lying around or standing everywhere. Everything was clean, but it was an organized mess. The landlady was very friendly and helpful when asked. She sat in front of the very loud TV more or less all day because she was hard of hearing. When I asked something, she had to turn it off first to hear me. So there was little interaction. We both left each other alone. The beauty of the room, the very good furnishings, the good internet, and the fact that the room wasn't so cluttered with knick-knacks unfortunately suffered from the fact that you really couldn't open the window at night because the street noise was too loud. Overall, I'd say that in a situation like this, I would have almost preferred my own apartment with more peace and quiet – but I was also spoiled by Turin. I also had the impression that the lady was constantly taking in students—for the money?—and therefore wasn't willing or able to engage more intensively with the guests. Again, she was always friendly. There's no question about that."

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29. Jan. 2025

Detlef (55 years) Germany Course: Intensive Individual Course (15) - 1 week

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The teachers are very good and motivate the students. Well prepared lessons and take interests of the students in consideration."

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City/place

"Definitive a City to visit"

Quality of teaching / language progress

"Top (very good)."

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29. Oct. 2024

David United States Course: Italian Language & Culture - 4 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Well organized with excellent teachers."

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16. Oct. 2024

Rune (66 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Good committed teachers with a good organisation. Theory in the morning and conversation in the afternoon. It is excellent that they make sure that everyone is heard."

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15. Oct. 2024

Tatiana (40 years) Brazil Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"Very good teachers and amazing dynamic!"

Negative aspects

"I would like to had more after class activities."

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"Amazing."

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15. Oct. 2024

Karin (78 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The teachers. The city tour."

Negative aspects

"Too few activities. Apart from the city tour, we only had dinner together. Only pizza and not something typical of Bologna."

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"A really great, beautiful city."

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1. Oct. 2024

José Antonio (59 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Good teachers- Great afternoon activities."

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"Everything OK."

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30. Jul. 2024

Astrid (61 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The Italian lessons. Logical grammatical structure, exercises packed into games."

Negative aspects

"Afternoon activities only twice a week and a minimum of 5 participants. Were not reached, activity cancelled."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Organise afternoon activities yourself e.g. ‘Pasta handmade’ cooking course"

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City/place

"For me, Bologna is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy."

Quality of teaching / language progress

"Previous knowledge required!"

Accommodation

"Luxusappartement!"

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30. Jul. 2024

Jennifer (22 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 4 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"As the classes are small, it is easier to help all students with their problems. All the teachers and students are very nice."

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22. Apr. 2024

Isabela (45 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"- great teachers: respond to each individual, motivate, encourage and gently encourage active participation and always have a smile on their faces - very entertaining lessons: topics from life, spontaneous topics, no stubborn treatment of book pages - the afternoon activities: very interesting and a great opportunity to get to know the other students better I'll definitely come back! :-)"

Negative aspects

"The school can't do anything about that, I was probably just unlucky that during "my" language week, there were many other students there who had the same nationality and/or language. So the Dutch, the Americans, the French etc. got together and each spoke their “own” native language during the breaks. Feedback"

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"Very good course - I recommend it and I'll stay longer on the next one."

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5. Apr. 2024

Hester (50 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Good teachers, pleasant school, good administration and organization. Super good location! After 2 hours of grammar, half an hour of drinking coffee together in a bar and then another 1.5 hours of vocabulary and conversation."

Negative aspects

"I expected more activities. Now it was 1 tour of 1.5 hours on Monday and a dinner on Thursday with 1 teacher each time. This was a lot of fun to do. So I would have liked more of it, especially if you're traveling alone. I did miss the cooking class, movie night, etc."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"The aperitivo."

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Other comments

"Good school."

Quality of teaching / language progress

"Nice course, good teachers."

Accommodation

"There was no kitchen available, but in Bologna that is not really a problem. Very nice people, nice room in a beautiful location, 2 minutes from school."

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10. Oct. 2023

Stefan (47 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Good teaching"

Negative aspects

"Nothing"

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"I'll be back"

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20. Jun. 2023

Josiane (66 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The quality of the teachers and the location of the school. The name of the school is ARCA, not Centro Koine."

Negative aspects

"The premises are cramped and old. I was assigned to a group whose level was too low. I didn't learn much."

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"Very beautiful destination."

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16. May. 2023

Beate (64 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The student groups were international, there was a lively exchange."

Negative aspects

"I would have liked more joint activities outside of school to get to know the city better and faster."

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City/place

"Pleasant place with many opportunities for sightseeing"

Quality of teaching / language progress

"I would have liked more encouragement to speak Italian by myself."

Accommodation

"Overall ok, especially quiet even with the window closed, clean. The bathroom is a bit small."

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11. Aug. 2021

Mirjam (53 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Enthusiastic and kind teachers, pleasant atmosphere at school."

Negative aspects

"Few students and therefore too much difference in level in the group. Teachers did not anticipate this sufficiently."

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City/place

"Bologna is a beautiful, atmospheric and pleasant city. I would recommend it to everyone!"

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Shared Apartment

18. Feb. 2020

Gabi (73 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Openness friendliness"

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Shared Apartment

10. Dec. 2019

Gillian (68 years) United Kingdom Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Helpful and friendly staff"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Need to pay in cash"

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11. Nov. 2019

Radharani (39 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The friendliness of the staff is the best thing to highlight. They found additional activities to do."

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"Excellent!"

Quality of teaching / language progress

"It is an excellent place to learn the language. The administration and teachers are incredibly kind. I will come back!"

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28. May. 2019

Lena (68 years) Sweden Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The teachers were very good. We learned alot and also had alot of fun."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Go to the events that the school offers. Explore the town, it's lovely. If you are interested in music there are concerts all the time."

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"It's a nice school and has a very good arrangement."

City/place

"A very nice city with lots of culture and lots of things to explore."

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Shared Apartment

17. Mar. 2019

Yvonne (29 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Very friendly and helpful staff"

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21. Jan. 2019

Barbara (46 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Atmosphere, teachers Iolanda and Lucia"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Homestay with an Italian family."

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Other comments

"The actual number of course hours per week was 13 hours, and I paid for 20."

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5. Nov. 2018

Maria (64 years)

Course: Private Lessons (20) - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"Private lessons"

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1. Nov. 2018

Jean-claude (68 years)

Course: Master Class 45+ - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Warm welcome, quality of teaching and teachers' professionalism."

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"Totally satisfied"

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31. Oct. 2018

Robert (68 years) Course: Private Lessons (20) - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"Excellent instructors who adapted to my needs."

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31. Oct. 2018

Hilary (71 years) Australia Course: Combined Intensive Course (20 group + 10 individual) - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Friendly and helpful staff. Interesting topics discussed during class. My one-on-one lessons were great"

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30. Oct. 2018

Julia (23 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 3 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The staff (teachers, administration)"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Pasta cooking course is highly recommended"

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30. Oct. 2018

Olga (23 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"I really liked the organization of lessons, it was very interesting and fun. Teachers explained the material very clearly."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Feel free to ask if something is not clear."

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"I loved the school, the atmosphere was friendly and homely. Also extracurricular activities were interesting."

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Shared Apartment

3. Jul. 2018

Lise (64 years) Denmark Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The Teachers"

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"It's a very fine school"

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2. Jul. 2018

Amelia (26 years) United Kingdom Course: Italian Language & Culture - 3 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Wonderful and friendly teachers, a lovely atmosphere and school building/location, coffee breaks to chat with fellow students, a very international mix of students."

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27. Jun. 2018

Iliana (42 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"The atmosphere in the school is fantastic, the teachers are very good, they are fun, very nice to study the language there."

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"I thought the first day there will be a written test to determine the Italian level. In my opinion this is better. I had to change the group, thanks to a teacher who saw that my level was ahead."

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18. Jun. 2018

Katalin (63 years) Austria Course: Combined (20 group + 5 individual) - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Location, good teaching methods, friendliness, easygoing helpful attitude, good atmosphere"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Accommodation should not be far away."

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Other comments

"Unfortunately, the last day was different, after four days excellent teaching methods. On the last day, there was less enthusiasm to see both on the teacher`s but also on the participants`s side. Therefore, it should be taken into consideration in the future how the performance should be improved till the end of the course."

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Frodo House

11. Jun. 2018

Ostapchuk (35 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Teachers and that the whole school from 11:00 to 11:30 go to drink coffee in a cafe, where you can also socialize."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Attend activities, where you can get acquainted not only to the city, but to other students, with whom you can communicate in Italian."

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Other comments

"Would be better to give out copies of our textbook (because they gave only a copy of the lesson on a single page), so that we can learn what we've skipped or forgotten."

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Shared Apartment

21. May. 2018

Valerie (65 years) United Kingdom Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Very friendly and well organised. The teachers were pretty amazing coping with students from different countries ."

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"Would recommend"

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30. Apr. 2018

Linda (60 years) Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The quality of the teaching and the diversity of my classmates"

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3. Apr. 2018

Michael (19 years) Course: Italian Language & Culture - 7 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"I enjoyed the enthusiasm of the teachers' desire to teach."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Take advantage of the social activities provided by the school."

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Shared Apartment

12. Feb. 2018

James Ian (73 years) United Kingdom Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Friendly and efficient."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"You will be going into existing classes so be careful as to your level. Do not try to learn with a vicious flu and temperature!!"

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Other comments

"We had to miss 2 days and we were offered those days to carry over until the next time we attend."

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11. Dec. 2017

Mengyu (38 years) Taiwan Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Teaching style and organisation of activities"

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Homestay

25. Oct. 2017

Sam (70 years) Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The teachers were very good, and one week we had a very interesting international mix."

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"The class was too large one week with about 11 students, and also they weren't all at the same level."

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8. Sep. 2017

Anja (51 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"A small school with super nice teachers"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Definitely visit San Luca and Santo Stefano"

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"All great"

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22. May. 2017

Michael (59 years) Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Small class size, and personal attention."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Take every opportunity to interact with the locals in Italian."

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"Overall I felt it was a great deal."

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Shared Apartment

11. Mar. 2017

Martelle (28 years) Italy Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"I loved Centro Koine, and highly recommend it. I was able to build great relationships with both the teachers and the students as everyone was very friendly. The building was quaint and in a great location near San Stefano. As a beginner, I received a lot of time and attention, and feel like I learned as much as a could during my short 1-week stay with the school. Centro Koine does a great job at facilitating interactions among students and teachers in an informal setting, and I hope to visit the school again at some point to advance my Italian."

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13. Sep. 2016

Lapierre (28 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"School ideally located in the center, teachers adapt to their students' level."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Enjoy the weekend to visit other nearby cities which are of interest (Ferrara, Verona, Modena ...)"

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"I am very satisfied with the service. If I had to do another Italian course, I'd do it there. The only downside for me is that teachers don't make us redact enough."

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11. Jul. 2016

Harriet (38 years) United Kingdom Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The teachers I had during my course - Corinna and Chiara - are simply wonderful. It's a very friendly place to study."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Bologna is a wonderful city. Go out and explore. Make friends with the Italians. Don't just stick with your fellow students! Walk to San Luca, go for an aperitivo, eat gelato and try some sublime local food..."

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"A wonderful month. Grazie mille"

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29. Jun. 2016

Monique (68 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"the quality of teaching and the kindness of teachers and Secretary"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Abbey of Santo Stefano, the palace of the Archiginnasio (the library and the anatomical theater), the historic cemetery in Bologna or Certosa , etc ..."

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"Excellent website,great support, and Anne-Cécile has been very competent, responsive, reassuring and very nice on the phone."

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10. May. 2016

John (51 years) United Kingdom Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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"Good location, good teachers"

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25. Feb. 2015

Elisabeth (61 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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"Few students in class, friendly teachers"

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"Make excursions within the area"

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"Small - but very nice!"

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17. Jan. 2015

Yukiyoshi (81 years)

Course: 11 weeks

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"As the activities were organized everyday, I could really enjoy the city with many attractions. Thanks to 30-minute lunch break and some paid dinners, I could socialize with other students and teachers and improve the conversation skills."

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"In the beginner class, you can only learn 70% of the basic grammars for three months due to the slow teaching speed. You can socialize with other students during the 30-minute break. I recommend you to increase your level up to A2 at least in Japan before studying at the school."

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"I'm afraid that the school has a kind of loose curriculum. Therefore, sometimes a student with a different level was in a class."

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14. Nov. 2014

Alexander (26 years) Netherlands Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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"Teachers were very friendly and motivated!"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Stay longer than one week if you can. Go with someone else so that you can challenge yourselves outside the school in Italian."

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"I missed being given important back up information that could be explained in English (in less time) to clear up misunderstandings. This is required for a 'beginner' level candidate. This was not given unfortunately."

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19. May. 2014

Maria (72 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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"The teachers, the school's central location"

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"So much to see that I would have liked to extend my stay, my schedule did not allow it unfortunately!"

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"One down-point: there were mostly English-speaking students, so they often spoke English together!"

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22. Jul. 2013

Richard (64 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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"All teachers, even those who have not directly taught our class were very kommunkativ and very friendly. The classes were optimal."

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"The social activities they offered."

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"The atmosphere at this school is so positive that I went to class every day with joy."

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1. Jan. 2013

Klaus (42 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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"Friendliness of the teachers and staff."

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"It worked really great. - I felt very comfortable. - Thank you"

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15. Oct. 2012

Laura (21 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 5 weeks

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"The class in small groups (only 4 students most of the time), therfore the classes were more intense. The familiy atmosphere!"

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"You should definitely borrow some Italian movies from the school library ;) and establish new international friendships."

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"I traveled with EF before - there, the price-performance ratio did not match up. But this small language school has been cheaper for five weeks than if I would have traveled only two weeks with EF. The familiy atmosphere, the courses are small, the teachers are really nice and very endeavored, students from all over the world."

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18. Jun. 2012

Wendy (63 years) Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The staff and social activities."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Go where you think you belong."

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"Needs to have books or booklets for students with some basic vocabulary and verbs."

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14. Mar. 2011

Aurélien (26 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 4 weeks

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"The general atmosphere is very nice, liked the teachers and life in Bologna is very pleasant."

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15. Nov. 2010

Sonia (22 years) Australia Course: Italian Language & Culture - 3 weeks

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"I thought the lessons were fantastic. Everybody was given an opportunity to learn at their own pace, and I felt that everyone was showing signs of improvement every day."

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11. Oct. 2010

Marjaana (25 years) Finland Course: Italian Language & Culture - 4 weeks

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"The teachers were all really nice."

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9. Jun. 2010

Carmen (22 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 12 weeks

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"The teachers gave great lessons"

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28. May. 2010

Carole (42 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 5 weeks

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"The team is very dynamic, very competitive and interesting teachers. Small classes, we were between 2 and 7 students."

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"Cultural activities with Giulia. The coffee break at 11.00 in Piazza San Stefano in the sun ..."

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"The city of Bologna is really enjoyable very safe,very beautiful and very interesting."

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9. Nov. 2009

Thomas (61 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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"The teacher Mauro"

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Homestay Executive

9. Nov. 2009

Christiane (63 years)

Course: Combined Intensive Course (20 group + 10 individual) - 2 weeks

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"The teachers and the classes"

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12. Jul. 2009

Reinhold (54 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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"Friendly athmosphere"

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13. Nov. 2008

Ewa (18 years)

Course: CILS Preparation Course - 4 weeks

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"Small groups"

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10. Nov. 2025

Christina (45 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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"I was with Pauline. It was great staying with Pauline and her cat Pedro. Comfortable bed, nice room. Everything was very tidy and made you feel at home. The apartment is in a really great location, close to a really good pasticceria. It was really nice with Pauline."

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11. Jun. 2019

Maria Beatriz (43 years) Spain Course: Private Lessons (20) - 1 week

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"15-18 minutes"

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15. Jul. 2025

Mª Ángeles

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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24. Mar. 2025

Dr. Hermann

Course: Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 10 Individual) - 1 week

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17. Mar. 2025

Henrik Denmark Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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11. Dec. 2023

Nicole Germany Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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14. Nov. 2023

Imre (24 years) Hungary Course: Italian Language & Culture - 5 weeks

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19. Jun. 2023

Dominique (69 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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10. Apr. 2023

Max Germany Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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28. Nov. 2022

Ellen (56 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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31. Oct. 2022

Hans (69 years)

Course: Combined Intensive Course (20 Group + 5 Individual) - 2 weeks

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17. Oct. 2022

Kjærsti (58 years) Norway Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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19. Sep. 2022

Lea (24 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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29. Nov. 2021

Nathalie (33 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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9. Dec. 2019

Carl (71 years) United Kingdom Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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12. Nov. 2019

Oleksandra (16 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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11. Nov. 2019

Gilles (63 years)

Course: Italian Language & Culture - 4 weeks

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10. Sep. 2019

Eberli (70 years) Switzerland Course: Italian Language & Culture - 3 weeks

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1. Sep. 2019

Gabi (47 years) Germany Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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15. Aug. 2019

Lidia (30 years) Spain Course: Italian Language & Culture - 3 weeks

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12. Jul. 2019

Marina (37 years) Russia Course: Italian Language & Culture - 2 weeks

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29. Apr. 2019

Lucien Gabriel (19 years) Switzerland Course: Italian Language & Culture - 8 weeks

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25. Mar. 2019

Tim (22 years) United Kingdom Course: Italian Language & Culture - 11 weeks

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30. Oct. 2018

Inès (20 years)

Course: Private Lessons (10) - 1 week

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10. Jul. 2017

Anne (77 years) Denmark Course: Italian Language & Culture - 1 week

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13. Mar. 2017

Jon (24 years) Netherlands Course: Combined Intensive Course (20 group + 10 individual) - 2 weeks

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15. Oct. 2012

Elena (35 years) Course: Italian Language & Culture - 3 weeks

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28. Jun. 2011

Siegfried (64 years)

Course: Combined Intensive Course (20 group + 10 individual) - 1 week

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