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Average Rating

4.5

Overall rating
Piccola Universita Italiana, Tropea, Italy

Based on 103 reviews of former students of Piccola Universita Italiana

School

Location of the school

4.8

Facilities

3.9

Social activities

4.3

Organisation

4.5

Course

Quality of teaching

4.5

Value for money

4.4

Accommodation

Homestay

5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)

4.1

Overall school rating by student age group

Students < 18 years (0 ratings)

0.0

Students 18-30 years (10 ratings)

4.4

Students 31-49 years (21 ratings)

4.3

Students 50+ years (61 ratings)

4.7

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

Piccola Universita Italiana

10. Nov. 2025

Katarina (61 years)

Course: Course C: Intensive Course (20 group + 6 individual) - 3 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Good pace of teaching and very committed teachers."

Negative aspects

"A bit tough at first if you are a total beginner as everything is in Italian."

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Other comments

"An excellent choice!"

City/place

"Nice little town. However, you should be aware that a lot of things close again after the end of October."

Quality of teaching / language progress

"Beginners with no prior knowledge: Fantastic teachers. Chose intensive course with private lessons in the afternoons. It was great and these teachers were also absolutely fantastic."

Accommodation

"Poor cleaning with "old dirt" left for example in the kitchen."

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5. Nov. 2025

Christine (64 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 3 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"High professionalism and quality of teaching. Outstanding teachers."

Negative aspects

"The premises are somewhat cramped and the building has poor sound insulation."

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"Beautiful city and beaches."

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"I was enthusiastic about both courses."

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23. Oct. 2025

Karin (71 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 3 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Lessons, Organization, Friendliness."

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Other comments

"Fully satisfied."

City/place

"Very attractive!!!"

Quality of teaching / language progress

"Very good."

Accommodation

"Big apartment. Location a bit spooky for coming back late after concerts. Fine during the day, but still a bit out of the way."

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20. Oct. 2025

Susanna (62 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Super organized, great teachers, unique atmosphere! Students of all ages - no wonder some keep coming back - probably me too! One of the best ITALIAN courses I've ever had!"

Negative aspects

"There is nothing to complain about!"

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Other comments

"Congratulations - keep up the good work!"

City/place

"The city lives from tourism, if you like it a bit quieter like I do, come from October - it gets a bit quieter every week! Several beautiful beaches & countless fine restaurants - so you can really spoil yourself after your studies!"

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"Simply super !"

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23. Sep. 2025

Birgit (60 years)

Course: Course A: Conversation Course - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Familiar, great location, nice teachers, good leisure activities, very nice support."

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City/place

"Very beautiful but very touristy. I liked it. The sea is crystal clear."

Quality of teaching / language progress

"Conversation."

Accommodation

"The studio was okay but not in a great location. The shared flat was great. Overall, it's important to be good on your feet in Tropea and able to cope with steep stairs and uneven floors. Good flat shoes are recommended."

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Shared Apartment: Sea View - High Season

21. Jul. 2025

Brenda (75 years) United Kingdom Course: Course B: Complete Course - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The teachers were excellent."

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"Lovely town but very busy in the high season."

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7. Nov. 2024

Evelyn (61 years)

Course: 60+ Silver Active Programme - Studio Flat (Single) - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Very nice staff who were always very helpful! Always cheerful even after a very long day."

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"You feel at home!"

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"Recommended."

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1. Nov. 2024

Natalia (64 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The friendliness of the staff was infectious! Everyone was friendly and helpful."

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Accommodation

"I had a studio flat and was happy with it! Central and very close to the school. Equipped with everything you need."

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25. Oct. 2024

Karin (59 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Very well organised and great teachers. The categorisation was perfect."

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"Perfectly organised."

City/place

"Beautiful little town! Very nice people and a great atmosphere."

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"Exceeded my expectations."

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23. Oct. 2024

Petra (53 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"Very well organised, extremely helpful and friendly staff. You feel very well looked after all round."

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City/place

"Beautiful and interesting city. The locals are very friendly and helpful and there are plenty of opportunities to improve your newly acquired language skills. The beach and sea are fantastic. Everything is within easy walking distance."

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"I learnt a lot and had a lot of fun."

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30. Sep. 2024

María Fernanda (54 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 3 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The teachers: their kindness and enthusiasm to teach, the general atmosphere: the secretaries, the students... everything!"

Negative aspects

"I liked everything!"

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City/place

"Amazing!"

Accommodation

"I really liked the apartment, very comfortable, spacious and very good location."

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Shared Apartment - Low/Mid Season

12. Aug. 2024

John Sindahl (66 years) Denmark Course: Standard Course + Windsurfing - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Friendly staff. Super organization. Good facilities. Air-con in all classrooms. Great teachers."

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"Lovely little gem."

Accommodation

"WiFi poor and unstable."

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23. Jul. 2024

Hanno (68 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 3 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Professional teachers, very helpful, very friendly and, if necessary, patient, great back office: also very friendly and helpful."

Negative aspects

"Library"

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"Touristy of course, understandably crowded in July"

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2. Jul. 2024

Brigitta (65 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Everyone very nice! Good lessons! Great free time programme!"

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"Worth a trip!"

Quality of teaching / language progress

"It was a good repetition for me"

Accommodation

"Dripping boiler"

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3. Jun. 2024

Oliver (58 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The commitment of the teachers is very good"

Negative aspects

"No local teaching staff. Feedback on activities is not obtained -> shows the poor management quality of the GF"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Conversations with ALL"

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Other comments

"Nice school"

City/place

"Structure points to generally mafia-like structures in all areas of the city, which are accepted and tolerated."

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3. Jun. 2024

Gabriele (59 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The division into grammar and conversation lessons with 2 different, good teachers, the well-structured lessons, overall super organization, the range of varied activities on 5-6 days per week, the maximum group size of 12, the beautiful historic building, the help in a medical emergency, the consistently very friendly staff"

Negative aspects

"Contrary to the description, about 70% German-speaking students, the poor furnishings in the rooms (uncomfortable chairs, no modern equipment), the unfriendly principal. Hardly any teachers from the area, you learn little about Calabria."

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City/place

"Super beautiful, but small and boring in the long run because extremely touristy and overpriced. Very limited train connections along the coast, no buses to the surrounding area or ferries to the Aeolian Islands (only expensive excursion boats), no cabs out of season (!). The fishing port is only a tourist port."

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"I was somewhat underchallenged, there was only B1 and C1, no B2."

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27. May. 2024

Veronika

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 1 week

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Very nice, competent, friendly teachers"

Negative aspects

"The rooms are clean, but the bathroom lacks toilet paper, cleaning products, soap..."

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City/place

"Charming little town, just too many German speakers"

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Shared Apartment - Low/Mid Season

20. May. 2024

Kristina (29 years)

Course: Course C: Intensive Course (20 group + 6 individual) - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The teachers were great, they really only spoke Italian and described everything in Italian until you understood it. Everyone at the school was very nice, we always helped with problems and the location of the school is fantastic."

Negative aspects

"If you don't understand Italian at all, it can be difficult to follow at first, but you'll get the hang of it quickly."

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City/place

"Beautiful!"

Quality of teaching / language progress

"The intensity was appropriate and the private lessons were really great."

Accommodation

"Everything necessary was there. The apartments differ quite a bit, some are huge and some are rather small."

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Shared Apartment - Low/Mid Season

22. Apr. 2024

Ulrich (69 years)

Course: Course C: Intensive Course (20 group + 6 individual) - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Dedicated teachers"

Negative aspects

"Partly unstructured lessons"

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14. Nov. 2023

Elisabeth (71 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The school is TOP. The teachers are motivating, friendly, funny, patient and positive."

Negative aspects

"The accommodation - shared flat: CATASTROPHAL. The bathroom black mould, from the shower 1 week only single drops. After complaining ... a trickle, alternately hot and cold. The windows and doors leak, very loud at night (sirocco), water ingress when it rains. No broom, no washing-up liquid, no salt, nothing. The rooms without keys for the first week."

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City/place

"Unfortunately, more and more shops and restaurants close at the end of the season. In the end, there is hardly an espresso or cappuccino to be found."

Quality of teaching / language progress

"Standard B, highly recommended"

Accommodation

"Most of the other students were also unhappy with the accommodation organised by the school."

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Shared Apartment - Low/Mid Season

13. Nov. 2023

Patricia (81 years) United States Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Friendliness, kindness extended to students,"

Negative aspects

"I liked everything about the school and town and met some wonderful people from different parts of my country and the world"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"I didn’t take them trip to Taormina and Reggio Calabria because I’d already visited there. It’s definitely a trip to take."

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"I had private lessons my last week because I was the only beginner. It was unavoidable but I much preferred the group sessions. That being said, my teacher Simone was wonderful."

City/place

"I think it’s a great spot for a beach vacation."

Quality of teaching / language progress

"I didn’t prolong course because it was the last week."

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13. Nov. 2023

Karla (56 years)

Course: Course C: Intensive Course (20 group + 6 individual) - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Just EVERYTHING!"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Everything is great"

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Other comments

"Keep it up"

City/place

"Super nice and relaxed"

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19. Aug. 2023

Sherief (45 years) United Arab Emirates Course: Course B: Complete Course - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Great teachers. Very well organised. Welcoming, couldn't have been more helpful."

Negative aspects

"Nothing I can think of! Can't wait to come back."

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City/place

"One of the best beaches I have ever been to."

Accommodation

"Shared apartment a stone's throw away. Own bathroom. High ceilings, quaint old furniture. A/C only in the main room, not in the bedrooms. Very noisy outside as it is very central - bring earplugs if that might bother you. Loved it."

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Shared Apartment - High Season

18. Jul. 2023

Dario (41 years) United States Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Excellent location, very proactive with fixing problems at the school apartments, kind teachers."

Negative aspects

"Seems to be not very well organized (many problems during booking and with accomodations), accomodations very uneven in quality, amenities and distance from school."

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Other comments

"A cute school with some caring staff and teachers, though one sometimes got an impression that it's more of a business venture rather than a learning institution."

Quality of teaching / language progress

"Some excellent teachers, though courses could be somewhat better organized."

Accommodation

"Apartments are extremely uneven in quality, with some apartments situated really close to the school, while the others are very far, with no alternate transportation."

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Shared Apartment - High Season

27. Jun. 2023

Beate (59 years)

Course: Course C: Intensive Course (20 group + 6 individual) - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Very motivated and nice teachers, family atmosphere, small groups"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"The evening with shared food and singing Italian songs together - a great evening"

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Other comments

"Many students were attending the school for the first time, which speaks highly of the school. Piccola Universtia in Tropea was also always highlighted in comparison to other schools in Italy."

City/place

"An exceptionally beautiful and friendly city, I felt very comfortable. In mid-June, the city was not yet so crowded."

Quality of teaching / language progress

"I can only say positive things, for me it was perfect to have booked individual lessons as well, especially to practise speaking even more."

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"Shortcomings were quickly remedied"

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3. May. 2023

Marianne (59 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 3 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Professional teachers, all super nice and very patient. It's like a big family!"

Negative aspects

"Activities were scheduled at very short notice and there was no plan for the coming week."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"1-2 afternoons per week private lessons"

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Other comments

"Highly recommended"

City/place

"Just right for me: small, well-organised, familiar, brilliant location - a dream"

Quality of teaching / language progress

"Everything great, good grading, would have liked to speak more ..."

Accommodation

"A bottle of water as a welcome drink would be good. Group work in the afternoon would be a nice addition. More singing/dancing/music-making together in the evenings. Thank you very much for the wonderful time! Ho imparato molto!!"

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Shared Apartment - Low/Mid Season

19. Sep. 2022

Helma (70 years)

Course: Cultural Course: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual) - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"As I said, the organisation is impeccable. The lessons were methodically very varied. I especially liked the individual lessons with Chiara."

Negative aspects

"The classroom was very dark. Weak ceiling lighting. We complained about it, but nothing happened. Classroom 2, I think it was. The teacher in the conversation lessons spoke too fast and did not comply with the request to slow down."

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City/place

"Super! But for older people, access to the beaches is difficult without a car. The stairs are manageable downwards, but upwards: you can' t do that. And from 10 September, there is no longer this bus service, even though there are still so many tourists in the place, and older ones too. For me, that meant a big restriction. These tuk-tuk rides are extremely unpleasant. The city would have to come up with something."

Accommodation

"There was no contact person. It runs via the school, but they are very busy. The remote control does not work. The shower head cannot be fixed. The kitchen equipment is absolutely substandard. The lamp above the bed - the bulb must have burnt out.
Overall, the studio is really pleasant in terms of location and size.
But the terrace, for example, is not clean. I guess they don't sweep it. I don't know if the school is responsible for that. Overall: Would love to be back in this study because of the great location."

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30. Mar. 2022

Margret (77 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"I liked the cheerful, open attitude of the staff and the leisure activities."

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"Interesting place with a lot of history, beautiful old aristocratic palaces that are being meticulously restored as well as a wonderful beach."

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23. Nov. 2021

Willem (72 years) Netherlands Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Location, teachers, atmosphere."

Negative aspects

"Missing a book for lessons instead of photo copies"

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26. Jul. 2021

Elisabeth (66 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 3 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Located right in the center and great, very committed teachers, well-organized excursions and transfers from / to the airport"

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"Very nice, very touristy, little/no shops for locals."

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14. Nov. 2020

Sabrina (39 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 5 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Unique location! Everyone tries very hard, from the drivers to the individual teachers."

Negative aspects

"Very uncomfortable chairs. I missed some things that were announced in the info, e.g. borrowing adapters. The teachers had to keep changing their whiteboard pens, and I got the impression that they were poorly equipped with them. Unfortunately, not all of the announced program items were offered. The excursions can only be paid for in cash. In some rooms it was too loud, you could hear every word from the next classroom, which really disturbed our own class. I would have liked more variety in the subjects of the lessons, the subject of weddings and meals came up many times. Unfortunately, there was hardly any repetition, so that I have now taken a huge amount of vocabulary with me, but I cannot use it."

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23. Sep. 2019

Anne (67 years) Italy Course: Course B: Complete Course - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"Professional level of teaching and the accreditation of the school."

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"Perfect location."

Quality of teaching / language progress

"Teachers were both very good. Good range of activities within the classes. Only comment- one or 2 ladies were allowed to dominate some of the classes, so it diminished time and opportunities for others."

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9. Sep. 2019

Laura Ines (51 years) Argentina Course: Course A: Conversation Course - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"Organisation, staff, teachers."

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8. Nov. 2018

Bärbel (54 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Atmosphere, beautiful rooms, liveliness"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Bring grammar material with you - there is insufficient reference to this in the textbook given out"

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"Everybody is very motivated"

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30. Oct. 2018

Wendy (55 years) Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The staff was super helpful and very nice."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Great place especially if you enjoy swimming in the sea or beach bathing. Not super convenient to get to the actual city of Tropea, but the school does a good job with their shuttle service in getting you to and from Lamezia Terme. Couldn't be better and very accommodating. Just not as easy to get to from the U.S. as Rome of course... I think mold may be a problem in the area as it's so damp. My apartment had some in the bathroom. When I told the school about it, they had someone come over right away to help take care of it. Very responsive, but if you are someone with sensitivity to mold, you may want to ask about this."

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23. Aug. 2018

Magdalena (36 years) Germany Course: Course B: Complete Course - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The place is great, beautiful town and the people at the school were kind. The best thing was the singing driver who brought me to the airport on Sunday morning."

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"Maybe it would be good to inform students that the price doesn't include neither the welcome evening in restaurant or any of the trips (in case you take transfer). Students should be told at the beginning that any political discussions are not welcome (no Trump, Merkel, Berlusconi, etc) They get emotional, start to speak English and ruin the class :)"

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16. Apr. 2018

Michael (65 years) Australia Course: Course B: Complete Course - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"It was a smaller institution with a very friendly feel and the trainer was patient and thorough.The Director came to dinner with us the first night which was a lovely personal touch."

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3. Dec. 2017

Iryna (44 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Teachers and their teaching methods"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Study at least 3 weeks."

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"Good school. I recommend it."

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3. Dec. 2017

Gennadiy (65 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The teachers who gave homework and textbooks for level A1 and A 2. Great headmaster, Antonio. He organized sightseeing trips and dinners in high-quality restaurants in a great way."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"The school is closed from mid-November to March. We planned 3 weeks of training, but had only 2, because we learnt that the school is closed during that time period, when it was too late to change the dates (air tickets, accommodation, etc.)."

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"A small, cozy school in the city center."

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6. Nov. 2017

Marianne (61 years)

Course: 60+ Silver Active Programme - Studio Flat (Single) - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The lessons and the teachers were excellent. I can only recommend such a stay to anyone who enjoys Italian."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Drive to Pizzo and Reggio Calabria"

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"It should be a priority in the apartments to have a work/dining table inside."

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24. Jul. 2017

Elisabeth (37 years) United Kingdom Course: Course B: Complete Course - 3 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Our teacher very nice and the location was perfect. There was a great mix of students based on age and education attainment."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Take the room in Beatrice apartments. It is 5 minutes from school and has an amazing sunset."

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Shared Apartment - High Season

23. Aug. 2016

Olga (27 years) Course: Standard Course + Windsurfing (Beginner) - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Teachers, materials, lesson organization"

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Shared Apartment - Season IV

4. Aug. 2016

Bruno (48 years)

Course: Course C: Intensive Course (20 group + 6 individual) - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Studying in a structured group and a very friendly atmosphere."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"The weekly dinner together. The involvement and energy of the teachers. Meetings with other students of various nationalities."

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"I've been very pleased by the welcoming of management and teaching staff."

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6. Jun. 2016

Karin (65 years) Sweden Course: Course C: Intensive Course (20 group + 6 individual) - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Very nice and professional teachers good size school and very nice staff"

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1. Apr. 2016

Kurt (79 years) Norway Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The people, the staff."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Be aware of the large distances, if you move beyond Tropea city."

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29. Jun. 2015

Leticia (38 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The people at the school, good professionals and good people."

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"Very recommendable. Will come back."

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29. Jun. 2015

Denise (63 years)

Course: 60+ Silver Active Programme - Studio Flat (Single) - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Quality education lots of attention given to students, the approach is not bureaucratic and everyone feels appreciated"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Tropea is a very nice place for those who love the sea and everything contributes to the atmosphere of a small Mediterranean town"

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"I have put a slightly lower note for the facilities because the classrooms are not very well isolated from each other and sometimes the teaching of neighboring classrooms interferes. .."

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26. Aug. 2013

Gut (59 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Few students in each group."

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Shared Apartment - Season IV

22. Jul. 2013

Mariangeles (78 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 1 week

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The place. The environment and especially Professor Alessandra."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"None for the school but bring special rubber shoes for the beach."

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"The apartment was nice but my room was made for monks, not even a closet for my clothes."

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Shared Apartment - Season IV

20. May. 2013

Oliver (40 years)

Course: Course A: Conversation Course - 1 week

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"- Well organized - small groups - free-time activities"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"- At least attend one of the activities"

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"- Price quite ambitious"

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11. May. 2013

Constanze (55 years) Austria Course: Course A: Conversation Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Small groups and social contacts."

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12. Nov. 2012

Fiona (37 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The lovely care, loads of social activities and last but not least the high quality lessons which were held by very friendly and motivated teachers."

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Shared Apartment

8. Oct. 2012

Marina (38 years) Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The location is perfect, downtown. Qualified teachers."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Ask for accommodation upstairs. 196 steps every morning and every evening are not for everyone."

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Shared Apartment

14. Sep. 2012

Monique (64 years)

Course: Course C: Intensive Course (20 group + 6 individual) - 1 week

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The teachers are all good ad with educational talents and the group of 3 people is perfect for learning."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"It's a very small school but serious"

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"I really liked the combination of the school in Tropea and staying at the convent of the Sacred Heart out of Tropea."

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Homestay Executive

10. Jun. 2012

Caterina (25 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 3 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The organisation, and the team was amazing"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Tropea is a cute city but if you want some activity, you should come in high season"

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"Highly recommended! But the average age of students is about 45."

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3. Oct. 2011

Brigitte (52 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 1 week

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The good organization and the friendliness of all people working at the school, the clear pronunciation of my teacher, the quality of the lessons."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Currently none"

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27. Jul. 2010

Catherine (52 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The environment and teachers support."

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"Many German-speaking Students."

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Shared Apartment

26. Jul. 2010

Daniela (32 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 1 week

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Friendliness of the staff, activities"

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Shared Apartment - Season IV

22. Jun. 2010

Bernadette (62 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"Antonio Simone and Daniela made all what was possible to get student's satisfaction"

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"A school recommended in all points."

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18. May. 2010

Patricia (43 years) Netherlands Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The location."

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13. Apr. 2010

Antje (41 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"The warm, open and personal atmosphere."

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4. Oct. 2009

Anna (26 years) Poland Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Lessons"

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1. Oct. 2009

Maria (29 years) Belgium Course: Course A: Conversation Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Cultural activities and friendly staff"

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Shared Flat - 28.06-29.08

8. Sep. 2009

Lena (26 years) Sweden Course: Course C: Intensive Course (20 group + 6 individual) - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Small and charming school, good location."

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Shared Flat - 28.06-29.08

23. Feb. 2009

Paula C.m. (60 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 1 week

Overall rating

Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The staffs hospitality (nothing was too much for them), the informal atmosphere, teachers' personal approach during the lessons, the fully supported excursions"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"I would recommend to stay in the schools apartments. Take part in the excursions! They are very interesting and accompanied by professional guides."

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"For me, as a beginner, it was rather difficult to communicate all the time only in Italian (It is the schools' philosophy) But the staff will speak German as well as English if it is necessary. On the other hand, through this way and after just one week, I can understand and read much more Italian now then before!"

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15. Oct. 2008

Karl L. (62 years)

Course: Course E: One-to-One - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The teaching competence of the school was excellent."

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"You should participate in the various activities organized by the school. (I did not, because I was accompanied by my -not language interested- wife.)"

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"I had organised an appartement by myself, therefore no evaluation of this subject."

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17. Jun. 2008

Claudia (34 years) United Kingdom Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The people"

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5. Jun. 2008

Peter (61 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The communications"

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11. Oct. 2007

Daniela (31 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff and teachers"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Try the restauraunt 'Hosteria Italiana' - amazing!"

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20. Sep. 2007

Leila (45 years) France Course: Course C: Intensive Course (20 group + 6 individual) - 1 week

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Positive aspects of school

"Having a variety of teachers thereby enhancing the overall learning experience."

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"A small and friendly school with competent and helpful staff. Made to feel welcome from the first day."

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1. Aug. 2006

Angela (23 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 4 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The athmosphere between teachers and students is very friendly, easy and familiar."

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"The school is in the center of Tropea, very suitable for example to drink a coffee in your break!"

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23. Jun. 2006

Csaba (67 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"The engagement of the staff"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"The guided tour in Tropea, excursion to Capo Vaticano"

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25. Apr. 2006

Ross (61 years) Course: Course C: Intensive Course (20 group + 6 individual) - 2 weeks

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Value for money

Positive aspects of school

"The teaching staff"

Insider tips about what future students should not miss

"Spring or Autumn are the best times to go"

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"I would happily return to the school for further classes"

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19. Dec. 2005

Anja

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 4 weeks

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Positive aspects of school

"It`s a little school,the teacher are very friendly and funny and it was a good organisation of the classes"

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3. May. 2004

Natsumi (25 years) Japan Course: Standard

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Positive aspects of school

"The teachers are all friendly and kind"

Negative aspects

"School activities are too expensive!"

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1. Nov. 2003

Brigitte (45 years) Germany Course: Standard

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Positive aspects of school

"The teachers were very involved."

Negative aspects

"Coffee in the morning would be nice."

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"Transfer and excursions were kind of expensive! Organisation was first class, also friendliness of staff!"

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3. Jul. 2003

Heike (37 years) Germany Course: Super Intensive (+35h)

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Negative aspects

"The classification of the courses."

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2. Jun. 2003

Maria (34 years) Deutschland/ Germany Course: Standard

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"The place, the kindness of the teachers."

Negative aspects

"Uncomfortable seats."

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4. Apr. 2024

Brita (63 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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"Wonderful"

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"Unfortunately not right for me"

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Shared Apartment - Low/Mid Season

5. Oct. 2022

Gerlinde (73 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 1 week

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18. Oct. 2019

Ueli (73 years) Switzerland Course: Course A: Conversation Course - 2 weeks

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"Not enough speaking practice. Too many participants (8 people!)."

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29. Aug. 2007

Bettina (20 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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"Very nice, personal people"

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25. Jul. 2007

Monika (43 years)

Course: Course A: Conversation Course - 1 week

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"For Beginners (to learn the Italian Language)it`s very difficult, because in the University they are only speaking Italian Language."

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3. Nov. 2025

Christine (66 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 3 weeks

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30. Jun. 2025

Corina

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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30. Sep. 2024

Esteban (59 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 3 weeks

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Shared Apartment - Low/Mid Season

31. Jul. 2024

Jasmin (41 years)

Course: Course C: Intensive Course (20 group + 6 individual) - 2 weeks

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Shared Apartment - High Season

13. Nov. 2023

Andrea (65 years)

Course: 60+ Silver Active Programme - Studio Flat (Single) - 2 weeks

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30. Oct. 2023

Ankie (67 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 1 week

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Shared Apartment - Low/Mid Season

12. Jun. 2023

Ivana Czech Republic Course: Course B: Complete Course - 1 week

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28. Sep. 2022

Liv Maria (25 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 1 week

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14. Oct. 2021

Marina Netherlands Course: Course B: Complete Course - 3 weeks

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7. Oct. 2019

Jutta (61 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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19. Sep. 2019

María Cristina (65 years)

Course: Course A: Conversation Course - 1 week

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24. Aug. 2017

Elisabeth (62 years) Germany Course: Course B: Complete Course - 1 week

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13. Nov. 2008

Wolfgang (45 years)

Course: Course B: Complete Course - 2 weeks

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30. Aug. 2007

Jörg (45 years)

Course: Course E: One-to-One - 1 week

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12. Aug. 2005

Anne (22 years) Denmark Course: Standard

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22. Oct. 2004

Anonymous (23 years)

Course: Standard

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14. Aug. 2004

Anonymous (34 years) Germany Course: Standard

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