Reviews of ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo, Pisa, Italy
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4.2
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ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo, Pisa, Italy
ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo, Pisa, Italy
Based on 40 reviews of former students of ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo
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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 (14 ratings)
Students 50+ years (16 ratings)
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Individual Reviews
ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo
8. Sep. 2025
Irmtraud (63 years) 
Course: General Course - 3 weeks
Course: General Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Negative aspects
"The heterogeneous level in our group was a bit overwhelming for me."
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"Hygiene, in the apartment, was not really good. Insufficient information regarding garbage removal; I was also not told straight away that the other residents would be coming later. I was constantly expecting someone else to come."
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Shared flat
10. Nov. 2023
Gerit (42 years) Course: General Course - 2 weeks
Course: General Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Friendliness of the teachers, joy of the teachers to teach the language"
Negative aspects
"As there were only 3 participants, the course ended 1 hour earlier each day"
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"I was a beginner, too little attention was paid to me, the teacher seemed rather annoyed by the fact that I was a beginner."
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9. Oct. 2023
Cathrine (56 years) Norway Course: General Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Great teachers. Central location."
Negative aspects
"A little high level for me as a beginner."
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"Liked Pisa very much."
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12. Sep. 2023
Constanze (28 years) Course: General Course - 2 weeks
Course: General Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Everyone was very nice and it was easy to get into the lessons. In addition, the individual needs of the students are catered to by smaller groups."
Negative aspects
"There was only one joint afternoon programme during my 2 weeks, but I didn't mind it too much."
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Shared flat
27. Jul. 2022
Paraskevas (41 years) Cyprus Course: General Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Really great teacher!"
Negative aspects
"Only one class, everybody in the same level.."
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"Very beautiful place to visit, real cliche to other interesting destinations (Firenze, Chianti, Pietrasanta, Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi, Livorno, Cinque Terre)"
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14. Jul. 2022
Wilfried (67 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"I liked the location of the school in the centre of Pisa. The teacher was very friendly and open-minded and I really enjoyed the lessons with her because they also built on my level of Italian. The afternoon excursion to Campo dei Miracoli was organised by a very competent art guide."
Negative aspects
"The classrooms are very small and unfortunately not equipped with modern didactic tools (no possibility to play films or audio recordings), no whiteboard, flipcharts etc., just an old chalkboard. The number of afternoon activities and excursions offered by the school could be significantly expanded."
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Hotel ***
18. May. 2022
Brigitte (62 years) Course: General Course - 1 week
Course: General Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very friendly and dedicated teachers, easy to reach in walking distance from our accommodation."
Negative aspects
"Ambience in language schools in Tropea or Syracuse much better; classrooms small, very crowded sitting on the first day (10 people in a very small room with no space between them in times of corona), fortunately the classroom was then changed."
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17. Aug. 2019
Sally (48 years) United Kingdom Course: General Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"It was flexible, friendly and helpful."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Go straight to the train station after lessons and travel somewhere. It's cheap and entertaining. Also, try the outdoor films at Giardino Scotto."
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"With an interactive screen we could watch videos and work together more."
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15. Aug. 2018
Ida (63 years) 
Course: General Course - 1 week
Course: General Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Teacher"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Great language school"
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7. Nov. 2017
Helene (48 years) Course: 1 week
Course: 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The welcome was warm and I was offered coffee. The teacher, Lorenzo, was patient and could explain everything very well.
I learned a lot during my one-week language course. I will recommend this language school."
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Homestay B&B (no use of the kitchen)
2. Aug. 2016
Anna Dyg (25 years) Denmark Course: DELE Basico Preparation Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The students and the teachers."
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"I liked it very much and I would like to go back again."
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26. Jun. 2016
Wiebke (58 years) Course: General Course - 1 week
Course: General Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The size of the class and the very nice teacher"
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Other comments
"I would have liked more course options.
As I only managed to do one half of the placement test and grammatical gaps began to show during the other half, the beginner course was too simple. But the second course that started would have been too difficult. Unfortunately, there was no intermediate level. That was a pitty but maybe it was due to the season or maybe I was just unlucky."
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29. Jun. 2014
Barbara (69 years) Course: General Course - 1 week
Course: General Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Unproblematic change between levels"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Placement test should be immediately evaluated properly"
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"Several short breaks"
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Homestay Executive
2. Sep. 2013
Morgann (28 years) 
Course: General Course - 6 weeks
Course: General Course - 6 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teaching was excellent!!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Do not miss the student life at night!"
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"The cooking classes deserve to be reviewed! I've learned nothing!"
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19. Aug. 2013
Mayte (31 years) Course: General Course - 3 weeks
Course: General Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers were great!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Cinque Terre"
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"The accommodation was a disaster! Sparse cultural program during my stay!"
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11. Jun. 2012
Patricia (52 years) Course: 2 weeks
Course: 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"A same teacher during 2 weeks = better follow-up of progress"
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"A very friendly school"
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29. Sep. 2011
Robert (39 years) Germany Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Dedicated teachers, well prepared and well able to respond to students' individual questions."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The central train station is right next to the school. Try to visit some parts of Tuscany - it's beautiful!"
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7. Sep. 2011
Ellyce (21 years) France Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Meeting so many great people from around the world!"
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Shared flat
7. Aug. 2011
Christine (42 years) Course: General Course - 1 week
Course: General Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"High level of instruction : Maria Grazia has always been listen to our requests."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The visit of the city, go further than the place of miracles."
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Other comments
"I regret that the school did not proposed any activity. Sadly support is only limited to black and white photocopies. No movies, websites ..."
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Homestay B&B (no use of the kitchen)
23. May. 2011
Françoise (47 years) Course: General Course - 1 week
Course: General Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Working in small groups (7-8 participants) Atmosphere was very much like home"
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"Very pleasant and friendly welcome from the Director"
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14. Dec. 2010
Bob (55 years) Course: General Course - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Informal, friendly, helpful."
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Shared flat
20. Sep. 2006
Anke (36 years) Course: General Course - 1 week
Course: General Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very friendly, competent and helpful teachers, I booked very late and it was no problem, they also organized me an additional week at Viareggio without any problem"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Go up the Tower, try spaghetti alle vongole, go on a trip to Lucca"
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"I stayed in both locations, first Pisa then Viareggio. The school in Pisa is bigger (more levels) but if you like the sea and riding bycicles along the seashore then Viareggio is the place for you."
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Homestay Executive
4. May. 2006
Laura (22 years) Course: General Course - 4 weeks
Course: General Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Maria Grazia"
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24. Apr. 2006
Marta (35 years) 
Course: General Course - 1 week
Course: General Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Friendly staff. Personalised teaching."
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16. Feb. 2026
Maria (21 years) Norway Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
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1. Jul. 2024
Patricia (52 years) 
Course: General Course - 1 week
Course: General Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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5. Mar. 2019
Claudia Gabriela (34 years) Italy Course: General Course - 4 weeks
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"I think the weekly amount is too expensive vs. the material (only photocopies) and the quality of lessons received. They need to improve the activities inside the classroom to facilitate the learning."
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22. Jun. 2013
Evi (60 years) Course: General Course - 1 week
Course: General Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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"It would have been helpful to get a rough indication of time to complete the placement test"
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29. Nov. 2006
Paola (28 years) Course: General Course - 4 weeks
Course: General Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"All"
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Homestay Executive
3. Mar. 2025
Karin (60 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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25. Nov. 2024
Sarina Lucia (18 years) Course: General Course - 1 week
Course: General Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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1. Feb. 2023
Dr. Alisa Germany Course: Private Lessons - 1 week
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5. Aug. 2022
Carlos (45 years) Spain Course: General Course - 7 weeks
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Shared flat
16. May. 2022
Veronika Course: General Course - 1 week
Course: General Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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11. Feb. 2014
Yvonne (63 years) United Kingdom Course: General Course - 3 weeks
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Homestay Executive
15. Jul. 2013
Sandra (41 years) Germany Course: General Course - 1 week
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Homestay Executive
20. Jun. 2013
Klelia (64 years) Course: General Course - 1 week
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Hotel ***
22. Sep. 2007
Genevieve (42 years) Course: General Course - 2 weeks
Course: General Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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12. Aug. 2007
Florian (18 years) Course: General Course - 2 weeks
Course: General Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Homestay Executive
8. Jun. 2007
Miriam (25 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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