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Centro Studi IdeaVerona, Italy

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

16 students - overall rating
Via Francesco Emilei, 24 - 37121 Verona - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Student card for discounts at restaurants, bars, pizzerias, libraries and shops.
  • Central location, just a short walk from the Arena and Piazza Erbe.
  • Excellent rating of student apartments
    4.5

    Rating: 4.5/5.0

Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 30%
25-34 years 40%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 5%
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.

Location: Centro Studi Idea Verona is located in the historically rich city of Verona, in northern Italy. The school is housed in an elegant building inside the "Instituto Salesiano Don Bosco" campus, in the heart of the historical city centre. Within a 15-minute walk of the infamous house and balcony of Juliet (Romeo & Juliet), as well as such attractions as the once Medieval Fortress Castelvecchio Museum, the Verona Arena and much more. The school is also within steps of the Castelvecchio Bridge, several eateries, restaurants and many historical sites, ensuring that students can enjoy Verona to its fullest whilst reaching their language goals.

School facilities: The facilities of the Centro Studi Idea are excellent. They offer everything a student may need to reach their language goals and more. These facilities include a cafeteria, a computer lab, a library, a garden, sports fields and basketball courts. All classrooms are equipped with air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Course selection: Centro Studi Idea provides dynamic and inclusive lessons, structured heavily around the didactic aspects of learning as well as the interaction and participation of each student. Courses are available for students of all levels, over various intensities, developing linguistic and grammatical understandings through real-life situations.

Accommodation: The school can provide accommodation in Homestay, Apartment and Shared Apartment facilities, many of which are within walking distance of the school.

Italian Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Italian Intensive CoursePopular Italian course
20 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
250€238€
Course Details
Private
Private One-to-One Course
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
450€428€
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
PLIDA Exam Preparation CourseRecommended Italian course
3 lessons per week
|
12 students (max)
Offer!from
50€48€
Course Details

Our prices for Centro Studi Idea 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 Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

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  • Cooking class
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  • Cooking skills.
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  • Class
    Class4/9
  • Learning together
    Learning together 5/9
  • School garden
    School garden6/9
  • Lesson in progress
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Student opinions about Centro Studi Idea, Verona

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Overall school rating of
Centro Studi Idea, Verona
16 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Social activities
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Students 50+ years (13 ratings)
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
46 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The colorful mix of students (in Age and Native) and the efforts of the teachers to encourage contact and communication between the pupils, without imposing anything.”
Review details
Course: Italiano Idea Verona course - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Aug. 2016 by Birgit Eickhoff
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
66 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“One of my two teachers was excellent. She was systematic and well prepared. Also my group was really small - only three students.”
Review details
Other comments The school was really helpful in setting up the week and in getting the accommodation.
Course: Italiano Idea Verona Course - 1 week
Review date: 8. Nov. 2018 by Silvia Ballantyne
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
56 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The classes were great. The methodology and the didactics of the teachers were great. I had a lot of fun.”
Insider tip: “You should try the art classes in the city and at the school (indicate age of the student)”
Review details
Other comments I am very happy, everything was wonderful.
Course: Italiano Idea Verona Plus 1 course + Italiano Buongiorno course - 4 weeks
Review date: 17. Jun. 2013 by Anna Heinz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
67 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The professional approach right from day 1. My teacher was knowledgeable and she made learning fun!”
Disliked
“I thought the class size was too large.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: A week was too short really.
Other comments A friendly and welcoming atmosphere!
Course: Italiano Intensivo Course - 1 week
Review date: 6. May. 2024 by Marion Kilgannon
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
56 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teachers were very helpful and patient as well as the secretaries. Great people.”
Insider tip: “Even though the accommodation was okay, I had a great deal of problems because the host won't switch on her air conditioning. I could not sleep at night, let alone study. ”
Review details
Other comments I was very happy with the teachers and staff and the location was perfect. I guess because I was only 3 weeks, socialization was limited.
Course: Italiano Buongiorno course - 3 weeks
Review date: 6. Sep. 2017 by Ruben Monasterios
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The opportunity to talk more Italian and the great variety in students.”
Review details
Course: Italiano Intensivo course - 1 week
Review date: 11. Sep. 2013 by Francien Wouters-schilders
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
50 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Nice teachers. Clean, modern classrooms. Great cafe downstairs.”
Insider tip: “Make sure you do the excursions”
Review details
Other comments I know it's widespread, but the practice of shortening lessons because there are only a few students means that you are not actually getting what you paid/enrolled for.
Course: Italiano Buongiorno course 18 - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Oct. 2015 by John Cruikshank
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Teaching was excellent. I liked the 4 hours of instruction.”
Insider tip: “Do all the extra activities: weekly tour of the city and cooking experiences.”
Review details
Other comments The office staff was very friendly and helpful.
Course: Italiano Buongiorno course - 4 weeks
Review date: 8. Aug. 2013 by Mary Zimmer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The way they welcomed me and of course the provided courses”
Insider tip: “Cultural tours of the city on Wednesday”
Review details
Other comments A really nice environment to work language
Course: Italiano Buongiorno course - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Jul. 2014 by Guy Burkat
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
29 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The combination of language and cultural courses”
Insider tip: “Opera in Verona's arenas ”
Review details
Course: Italiano Intensivo course - 4 weeks
Review date: 9. Aug. 2012 by Anne Laure Dubourg
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
69 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The availability and the quality of teaching.”
Review details
Course: Italiano Buongiorno Course [Italien] - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Jul. 2019 by Guy Burkat
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
67 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“It was small and personal”
Review details
Other comments Well organised school
Course: Italiano Intensivo course - 2 weeks
Review date: 26. Nov. 2015 by Joseph Purcell
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“Very nice staff.”
Insider tip: “Make sure teachers know what you need from the course.”
Review details
Other comments I would have liked a more structured course that made sure I accomplished several stages of progress in my language skills.Revision each week etc.
Course: Italiano Intensivo course - 3 weeks
Review date: 15. Oct. 2012 by Christine Mcintyre
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
See all reviews of Centro Studi Idea Verona

Ratings of Centro Studi Idea compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 Centro Studi Idea VeronaAverage 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 school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Quality of teaching4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Homestay4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Centro Studi Idea

“IDEA VERONA: learn by feeling in a big family”
– 
Anna Sbampato
, 
Director of Centro Studi Idea
Accreditations and Quality seals
ASILSISO 9000/9001Italian in ItalyEDUITALIALICETPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalPLIDA
Italian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
Student gender mix
35% male / 65% female
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoCash payment - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1998
Legal name/parent company
Idea Verona S.a.s. di Sbampato Annarosa | Tax registration ID: IT02852100235

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Copy machine

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Free 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

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 30
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 40
Junior courses - In summer: 20
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
16 years
6 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 3
Junior courses Throughout the year: 1
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Netherlands 20%
USA 17%
Germany 15%
Switzerland 10%
England 8%
Japan 8%
Brazil 4%
Spain 3%
Sweden 2%
China 1%
Korea 1%
France 1%
Other nationalities 10%

Information for all courses offered by Centro Studi Idea

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
68.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

If course minimum is not met, course will be reduced to 30 minutes. In the case of one student the course will become a private lesson at the cost of EUR 35 per hour.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 40 €. 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 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 22 Dec 2024 - 3 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
07 Jan 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 26 May 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 13 Oct 2025, 10 Nov 2025, 09 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
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

Verona Villafranca Airport:
80 € one way
160 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Valerio Catullo.
More details about airports near Verona and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Verona page. For flight comparisons to Verona, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA 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:
100 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
70 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Baseball5 km
Basketball-
Cooking-
Dancing-
Field Hockey20 km
Football (soccer)-
Golf20 km
Horse riding20 km
Ice Hockey35 km
Mountainbiking25 km
Music-
Rugby10 km
Sailing30 km
Skiing60 km
Squash-
Swimming-
Table Tennis-
Tennis-
Volleyball-
Windsurfing30 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Excursion around Verona every Wednesday afternoon.

Adults - Paid activities

Soft rafting on Adige river
 Cooking lessons
Wine tasting
 Olive oil factory visit

Junior - Paid activities

Bicycle ride
 Soft rafting on Adige river
* Cooking lessons
Video about leisure activities at Centro Studi Idea Verona

Accommodation

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Furnished Apartment Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, No meals
In high demand!
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0
5 ratings
from
337 €
Homestay Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0
4 ratings
from
350 €
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0
4 ratings
from
240 €

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Questions and answers about Centro Studi Idea

  • “Centro Studi Idea Verona also offers additional private lessons, so you can add as many as you like to the group course.
    It would be a great opportunity for you to focus on your individual needs and make faster progress.    ”
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 03, 2023

FAQ about Centro Studi Idea, Verona

  • Italian courses at Idea Verona start at 48 € for PLIDA Exam Preparation Course course with 3 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Furnished Apartment is the most popular among all our clients of Centro Studi Idea
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Verona Villafranca Airport (80 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Centro Studi Idea varies from 1 students (Private One-to-One Course ) to 12 students (Italian Intensive Course)
  • 100% of teachers at Centro Studi Idea hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Centro Studi Idea comes from Netherlands with a 20% representation, followed by students from USA (17%) and Germany (15%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Centro Studi Idea offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.

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