Reviews of One World Italian School, Cagliari, Italy
Total number of reviews: 6
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 6 reviews of former students of One World Italian School
Overall rating One World Italian School, Cagliari, Italy | 4.5 |
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City | 4.2 |
Organisation | 3.6 |
Facilities | 4.4 |
Social activities | 3.6 |
Quality of teaching | 4.5 |
Value for money | 4.3 |
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Homestay | 5.0 |
Shared Flat (apartment) | 5.0 |
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Individual Reviews
One World Italian School
27. Sep. 2021
1. Isabelle (63 years)
101.Course: 1 private lesson a week online - 28 weeks
101.Course: 1 private lesson a week online - 28 weeks
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Since I have taken advantage of Skype courses, I can't answer the questions about the school
29. Jun. 2021
2. Lea (33 years)
102.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
102.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Loveless, especially considering the current Covid situation. If there are too few language students, this should appear as information before booking.
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In the Covid situation, it would be unfair to rate Cagliari as a city, I am not entitled to that.
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0 stars! Incomprehensible!!! In the end, I was even kicked out!
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We are very sorry to receive such a low rating from Lea, but it is not entirely unexpected given her extremely negative attitude throughout the course, also noticed by the other students.During her first week of the course she was the only one with level B2, so she attended alone from 09:15 to 11:20 (as clearly specified on the site), but having shown disappointment for this, we proposed her to attend the following hours in a slightly lower group (from 11:30 to 13:00).She stayed in one of our best accommodations, right in the center, 5 minutes walk from the school, in a lovely homestay apartment.On the first day of the course she received the calendar with the weekly activities, but she practically didn't participate in any so we don't really understand the low rating.
6. Nov. 2020
3. Jan (53 years)
103.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
103.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Cagliari is a great place for learning even though it is quite a big city with a lot of attractions which might be a distraction for some students. There are some quiet places which can be easily found when you need a nice and peaceful place to revise the knowledge taken from the morning lessons at the school, I recommend the botanical garden and other parks around the city. You can also continue learning on the Poetto beach (which for me was somewhat too commercial - turistic). The location of the school, its surroundings and facilities are great. I have been to four language schools in the south of Italy so I can have an opinion on this.
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My comments on the organization result from the objective situation of the pandemic and the related limitations. The school operated to a limited extent (no fault of course). There were only two groups with different levels of advancement and one teacher in each of them. In other schools where I was studying before (under normal conditions) teachers changed every week, and one day was taught by two different teachers, one with a grammar part and the other with a seminar (e.g. Picola Universita 'Italiana in Trieste or Tropea) . Within two weeks, I had contact with 5 teachers. This gives you the opportunity to meet different people with different personal characteristics (gestures, body language), pronunciation and accent, as they often come from different regions of Italy. It is a very valuable experience for learners of a foreign language. For the first few minutes it can be difficult, but it's a joy when we start to understand what such a new person is saying to us. People from the south are often very temperamental, and they speak so quickly.
The sanitary regime was very much respected.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Allogio. Living among Italians. Additional free real language learning. Information about places and everyday matters that are not mentioned in tourist guides. "Spying" on the life and character of people of different nationality. You can reflect on our life in Poland, where we are "better" and where we are weak.
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I recommend the school.
City/place
A very interesting city with a completely individual character. It's hard to compare to any other, and I've seen a lot. Very varied. Sights, considering it is Italy, are average. Very diverse natural attractions (flamingo reserves, salinas and many others), landscape (beaches, Sella del Diavolo, numerous viewpoints), cultural (archaeological excavations in the city center). I recommend it, it is worth spending a few days, it is very friendly to tourists. The airport is very close and well connected with the city. I will gladly come back in a while again.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Intensive course. Required focus but effective.
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My hostess Susanna is a revelation !!! A real Sarda (sardine in Polish ??), you can't get any better. Great apartment, very convenient location. As for the city center, it is calm and quiet. Homemade food and care just like at home.
21. Sep. 2020
4. Anna (45 years) Poland
104.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
104.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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29. Oct. 2019
5. Barbara (57 years)
105.Course: Standard Course [Italian] - 2 weeks
105.Course: Standard Course [Italian] - 2 weeks
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7. Aug. 2019
6. Pilar Ángeles (59 years)
106.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
106.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Small groups which is great to make the most of the course. It is a small school where you feel comfortable.
Quality of teaching / language progress
I loved the school. Small school and small groups. In my case, I was luckily to have a private teacher as I was the only student of my level. Noemi was an extraordinary person and teacher. I learnt a lot in little time. Thanks.
Accommodation
My host, Susana, could not be better. She tried her best to make you feel good and to help you enjoy Calgary. She was constantly asking about my plans and gave me all the info I needed and offered help. Breakfast and dinner was extraordinary. If I go back to Calgary, I will stay with her again without a doubt.