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ILM - Istituto Linguistico MediterraneoPisa, Italy

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

37 students - overall rating
Via Cesare Battisti 3 - 56125 Pisa - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Welcome party for students.
  • The school organises parties on the beach during the summer.
  • Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 4%
18-24 years 40%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 6%
The average age outside summer is 6 years higher than in summer.

Location: ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo Pisa is an Italian language school located in the Tuscan University town of Pisa, Italy. The school is very central and has numerous links to public transport nearby. There are also several eateries, restaurants and attractions within walking distance. Such sites of interest include Keith haring's mural "Tuttomondo", the Santa Maria della Spina Church, the National Museum of the Royal Palace, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Botanic Museum and Garden.

Course selection: ILM Pisa offers Italian language programmes to students of all levels and several needs. In addition to General Italian, taught over various schedules and intensities, the school also supplies CELS Exam Preparation, CertIT Preparation, CILS Exam Preparation, Italian with additional subjects such as culture, art history, wine-tasting, cooking and much more. There are also opportunities to have 6 private lessons with your teacher per week, over lunch.

Accommodation: The school can provide accommodation in homestay facilities with local families and shared flats, subject to availability. ILM Pisa can also arrange accommodation in local hotels, many of which are within walking distance of the school.

Social and cultural: ILM Pisa promotes and provides several activities and cultural happenings to students'. Examples of activities include bike rides around the city, tours of the city at night, aperitivos with classmates and teachers, dinners, wine tastings and the occasional football match.

Italian Courses

General Language
Private
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Language Plus Activity

Our prices for ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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Student opinions about ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo, Pisa

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating of
ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo, Pisa
37 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities
3.4 

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Social activities
3.1 

Rating: 3.1/5.0

Organisation
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.7 

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Other
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Students 18-30 years (7 ratings)
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Students 31-49 years (14 ratings)
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Students 50+ years (14 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
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.
Disliked
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.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course [Italienisch] - 1 week
Review date: 14. Jul. 2022 by Wilfried Bernhardt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
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.
Review details
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
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 tip: Go up the Tower, try spaghetti alle vongole, go on a trip to Lucca
Review details
Other comments 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.
Course: General Course - 1 week
Review date: 20. Sep. 2006 by Anke Lucko
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
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.
Disliked
There was only one joint afternoon programme during my 2 weeks, but I didn't mind it too much.
Review details
Course: General Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Sep. 2023 by Constanze Ulrich
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Very friendly and dedicated teachers, easy to reach in walking distance from our accommodation.
Disliked
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.
Review details
Course: General Course - 1 week
Review date: 18. May. 2022 by Brigitte Müllner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Dedicated teachers, well prepared and well able to respond to students' individual questions.
Insider tip: The central train station is right next to the school. Try to visit some parts of Tuscany - it's beautiful!
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 29. Sep. 2011 by Robert Richter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
High level of instruction : Maria Grazia has always been listen to our requests.
Insider tip: The visit of the city, go further than the place of miracles.
Review details
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 ...
Course: General Course - 1 week
Review date: 7. Aug. 2011 by Christine Rennes
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Working in small groups (7-8 participants) Atmosphere was very much like home
Review details
Other comments Very pleasant and friendly welcome from the Director
Course: General Course - 1 week
Review date: 23. May. 2011 by Françoise Ridereau
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Friendliness of the teachers, joy of the teachers to teach the language
Disliked
As there were only 3 participants, the course ended 1 hour earlier each day
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I was a beginner, too little attention was paid to me, the teacher seemed rather annoyed by the fact that I was a beginner.
Course: General Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 10. Nov. 2023 by Gerit Kalteneger-Haas
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
A same teacher during 2 weeks = better follow-up of progress
Review details
Other comments A very friendly school
Course: Mini-Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Jun. 2012 by Patricia Piermay
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Meeting so many great people from around the world!
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 7. Sep. 2011 by Ellyce Daniele
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The size of the class and the very nice teacher
Review details
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.
Course: General Course - 1 week
Review date: 26. Jun. 2016 by Wiebke Lering
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
It was flexible, friendly and helpful.
Insider tip: Go straight to the train station after lessons and travel somewhere. It's cheap and entertaining. Also, try the outdoor films at Giardino Scotto.
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: With an interactive screen we could watch videos and work together more.
Course: General Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Aug. 2019 by Sally Roberts
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Friendly staff. Personalised teaching.
Review details
Course: General Course - 1 week
Review date: 24. Apr. 2006 by Marta Sancho Urda
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Unproblematic change between levels
Insider tip: Placement test should be immediately evaluated properly
Review details
Other comments several short breaks
Course: General Course - 1 week
Review date: 29. Jun. 2014 by Barbara Matzner-zur Nedden
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The students and the teachers.
Review details
Other comments I liked it very much and I would like to go back again.
Course: DELE Basico Preparation Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Aug. 2016 by Anna Dyg Ernst
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teaching was excellent!!
Insider tip: Do not miss the student life at night!
Review details
Other comments the cooking classes deserve to be reviewed! I've learned nothing!
Course: General Course 6 semaines (1 semaine Cooking lessons du 5/08 au 11/08 incluse) - 6 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2013 by Morgann Zaouter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Informal, friendly, helpful.
Review details
Course: General Course - 1 week
Review date: 14. Dec. 2010 by Bob Swain
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Liked
The teachers were great!
Insider tip: Cinque Terre
Review details
Other comments The accommodation was a disaster! Sparse cultural program during my stay!
Course: General Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 19. Aug. 2013 by Mayte Bisaccia
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Really great teacher!
Disliked
Only one class, everybody in the same level..
Review details
Course: General Course - 1 week
Review date: 27. Jul. 2022 by Paraskevas Paraskevas
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Maria Grazia
Review details
Course: General Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 4. May. 2006 by Laura Kuse
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Teacher
Insider tip: Great language school
Review details
Course: General Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. Aug. 2018 by Ida Van Rijsselberg
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

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

 ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo PisaAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Location of the school4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities3.4

Rating: 3.4/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.1

Rating: 3.1/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Homestay4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo (ILM)

Accreditations and Quality seals
ASILSISO 9000/9001EDUITALIA
Italian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
95% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:55
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
1981
Legal name/parent company
Tax registration ID: IT01572320503

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free WIFI

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 50
Throughout the year: 20
Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 29 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
England 10%
Japan 9%
Germany 9%
Brazil 8%
France 8%
Netherlands 8%
Spain 8%
USA 7%
Israel 5%
Venezuela 2%
Turkey 2%
Italy 2%
Korea 1%
Switzerland 1%
Chile 1%
Other nationalities 19%

Information for all courses offered by ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo

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

There is an EUR 2 Italian Tax Fee added to each booking.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 48 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 01 May 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024, 01 Apr 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 21 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Pisa International Airport:
50 € one way
100 € return (both ways)
Florence Peretola Airport:
160 € one way
320 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Pisa.
More details about airports near Pisa and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Pisa page. For flight comparisons to Pisa, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

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

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet2 km
Cooking1 km
Dancing15 km
Diving12 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf12 km
Horse riding10 km
Mountainbiking10 km
Music2 km
Sailing20 km
Swimming1 km
Tennis2 km
Windsurfing20 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Aperitivo
- Dinners
- Short trips
- Tour of the city
- Museums

Adults - Paid activities

- Special tours
- Special cultural visits

Junior - Free activities

Short trips
Italian pizzas
* Tour of the city

Junior - Paid activities

Special tours
Special cultural visits

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews read what our students report about their stay at ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo.

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Questions and answers about ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo

  • If you are not a complete beginner, you will take a level test in school on your first day, before you start your course.
    Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 08, 2023
  • The number goes from 1 to 5.
    Leonelli, Administration from ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo, Pisa - Dec 07, 2023
  • All accommodations are normally within walking distance from the school and in the city centre.
    Leonelli, Administration from ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo, Pisa - Dec 07, 2023

FAQ about ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo, Pisa

  • Italian courses at ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo start at 181 € for General Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Shared flat is the most popular among all our clients of Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Pisa International Airport (50 €), Florence Peretola Airport (160 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo varies from 1 students (Private Lessons) to 12 students (Intensive Course)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo comes from Russia with a 15% representation, followed by students from England (10%) and Japan (9%).
  • ILM - Istituto Linguistico Mediterraneo offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 29 for the rest of the year.

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