Reviews of Centro Machiavelli, Florence, Italy
Total number of reviews: 69
NOTE: All reviews are authentic. Only students who booked their course through us can publish evaluations here, and only after the end of their programme. These evaluations then are not manipulated in any way, neither by us nor by the school, and can be trusted as honest opinions about personal experiences with the school.
Average Rating
Based on 69 reviews of former students of Centro Machiavelli
| Overall rating Centro Machiavelli, Florence, Italy | 4.2 |
|---|---|
| City | 4.7 |
| Organisation | 4.2 |
| Facilities | 3.5 |
| Social activities | 3.6 |
| Quality of teaching | 4.4 |
| Value for money | 3.9 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | 4.7 |
| Shared Flat (apartment) | 3.8 |
| Other | --- |
Individual Reviews
Centro Machiavelli
30. Oct. 2023
1. Helen (59 years) United Kingdom
101.Course: Intensive Italian Course [Italian] - 2 weeks
101.Course: Intensive Italian Course [Italian] - 2 weeks
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Excellent standard of teaching from Gulia B and Christiano. Great location. Good value for money. Sylvia B was a great guide.
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The split site made it difficult for some students to get to class and have a break - also more difficult to socialise. Not enough toilets. Having lessons in the afternoon made it harder to structure my day. More could be done to bring students together, e.g. a WhatsApp group and default evening meetup point.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Speak up asap if you think you're not in the group you want to be in. The test is just a guide. Some people might prefer a challenge. Others might prefer to recap
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Loads of really interesting things to do, all within easy walking distance.
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Excellent
24. Apr. 2023
2. Sibylle Switzerland
102.Course: 50 Plus Course - 2 weeks
102.Course: 50 Plus Course - 2 weeks
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12. Jul. 2020
3. Jingyu (28 years) China
103.Course: Intensive Course - 28 weeks
103.Course: Intensive Course - 28 weeks
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5. Nov. 2018
4. Diedra (72 years)
104.Course: Intensive [Italian] - 2 weeks
104.Course: Intensive [Italian] - 2 weeks
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The subjects were well thought out. They were useful and relevant to everyday life as opposed to some courses that teach about elephants, the zoo, and other irrelevant topics not useful in everyday life. The lessons started and ended on time. My teacher was very observant of the students understanding and quick to adjust to make sure every student was understanding the lesson. Teaching was intense in the mornings and more fun and interactive in the afternoons which was a very good combination. I am amazed at how many topics the teacher covered in 3 weeks. I felt that I learned a lot in a short time and would highly recommend the school to others.
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Yes - don't forget to study. I discovered after a a few days that I needed to study in addition to attending classes. The homework assignments were helpful and got me into the habit of studying (it had been a long time since I went to school!).
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Helen is an awesome asset to the school. She makes everything work like a clock. She is multi-lingual, she knows all the schedules, all the classes, all the extra activities and is a cheerful and willing assistant to students.
30. Oct. 2018
5. Heribert (67 years) 
105.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
105.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
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It was a lovely, international course with 12 participants aged 18 to 67. The age difference was not noticed in class, which was mainly due to the exciting, methodical class led by the teacher (Christiano). It was a lot of fun and the learning progress was considerable for me. Thanks!
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The city tour in Florence by Rima!
29. Oct. 2018
6. Markku (76 years) Finland
106.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
106.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
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Location was perfect.
Teaching was effective and the diversity of people attending the class made discussions enjoyable.
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Guided walking trips!
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Nobody knew why the name was Machiavelli!
12. Feb. 2018
7. Ekaterina (24 years) 
107.Course: Intensive [Итальянский] - 2 weeks
107.Course: Intensive [Итальянский] - 2 weeks
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Excellent teachers, efficient teaching
5. May. 2016
8. Selma (62 years) Brazil
108.Course: Intensive + History of Art (1 week) + Introdutory Class - 2 weeks
108.Course: Intensive + History of Art (1 week) + Introdutory Class - 2 weeks
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My teachers and the pratice conversation
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Include Art History in their studies
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It´s especially for young students
11. Mar. 2016
9. Satu (32 years) Finland
109.Course: Semi-Intensive - 2 weeks
109.Course: Semi-Intensive - 2 weeks
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The location. The possibility to take a course for only two weeks.
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The highest level they had was too low for me. Also some students were speaking English in the class which I didn't like.
7. Mar. 2016
10. Claudia (58 years) Colombia
110.Course: Intensive - 8 weeks
110.Course: Intensive - 8 weeks
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all the people who work there, especially the teachers
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Were the best two months of my life. I recommend to everyone who can, enjoy this unforgettable experience . I'm sure they will love Firenze, the Piazza Santo Spirito, the Machiavelli Center. I left my heart in .... FIRENZE !
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I extended my 8-week course for another two and unfortunately had to stop for the Christmas holidays and year end. I just have to thank all who work there for their kindness and competence. Especially the teacher Cristiano with whom I had the privilege to meet and mingle . So with Cristina , Helen, Eleni, Vicenza, ... everyone! I miss you all!
9. Sep. 2015
11. Sylvie (66 years) 
111.Course: Semi-Intensive - 8 weeks
111.Course: Semi-Intensive - 8 weeks
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The very warm atmosphere and the quality of teaching. The exceptional hospitality of Helen who finds all the answers to our questions.
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The guided city tours with Rima.
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The kindness and patience of my two teachers Gino and Christina.
12. Aug. 2015
12. Agata (30 years) 
112.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
112.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
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friendly atmosphere
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Lots of students from different parts of Asia
3. Aug. 2015
13. Zhanna (45 years)
113.Course: Super-Intensive - 2 weeks
113.Course: Super-Intensive - 2 weeks
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I liked it so much! All the material was explained very clear as if it were my native language. The school is located near the magnificent church. I walked through the center to get to the school so I passed by all the main attractions.
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I studied for two weeks but it is not enough, it is better to plan a course for more than a month and come when it is not so hot.
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Wonderful staff, very positive people.
15. Apr. 2015
14. Marc (62 years)
114.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
114.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
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Energy and good mood of the teachers, plus support staff is excellent.
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Great pizza at the restaurant directly under the school.
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Fine location.
24. Jan. 2014
15. Natalia (46 years) 
115.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
115.Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
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How they welcomed us, the excellent disposition to help us in everything, excellent classes and professional teachers whose classes were easy-going, varied, motivating. Good learning in all my language skills whist having fun.
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I would have liked to extend the course. I would come back, no doubt.
27. May. 2013
16. Karen
116.Course: Super-Intensive - 1 week
116.Course: Super-Intensive - 1 week
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The teachers were wonderful and made learning easy because they made it fun.
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Make sure to bring food for snacks as breaks are short.
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I can't wait to go back!
9. Feb. 2010
17. Camillo (21 years)
117.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
117.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
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Great teacher!
7. Oct. 2009
18. Janneke (26 years) 
118.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
118.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
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The teacher, Vicenza, and the cooking class at Rima's.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
You really have to participate in one of the activities, you meet so many new, nice, great people!
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I have had two wonderful weeks, I really enjoyed it tremendously. A big thanks for Vicenza is in place, she is absolutely a wonderful teacher and person.
16. Jun. 2009
19. Alfonso (25 years) Australia
119.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
119.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
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16. Jun. 2009
20. Paolo (24 years)
120.Course: Intensive - 8 weeks
120.Course: Intensive - 8 weeks
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Everyone is very nice at the school. Most of the teachers do a great job! Every 2 weeks there's a test, so if you make good progress you will join the next class.
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The whole city is nice! I liked especially the place where the school is. Everyday after school we were drinking a beer and eating a panino at the stairs of the church in front of the school :)
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There are a lot of Japanese people at the school (I think over 90%)! They are really nice but in the beginning it's difficult to make friends when you're a foreigner on your own. But after 2 or 3 weeks you like them all ;)
17. Dec. 2008
21. Irma (27 years)
121.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
121.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
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teachers, peers and the teaching method
15. Dec. 2008
22. Mireille (34 years)
122.Course: Intensive - 12 weeks
122.Course: Intensive - 12 weeks
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19. Nov. 2008
23. Mª Antonia (51 years)
123.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
123.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
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22. Oct. 2008
24. Lucas (22 years) Sweden
124.Course: Intensive - 6 weeks
124.Course: Intensive - 6 weeks
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Gino was a tremendous teacher
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Gino was an outstanding teacher and I'm more than satisfied with my progress in the first two weeks. The standard of the rest was though unfortunately below average.
7. May. 2008
25. Erik (21 years)
125.Course: Intensive - 12 weeks
125.Course: Intensive - 12 weeks
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Lessons were really good! Teachers were nice and helpful
19. Nov. 2007
26. Dijana (22 years) 
126.Course: Semi-Intensive - 8 weeks
126.Course: Semi-Intensive - 8 weeks
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I don't have comment.s Everything was excellent.
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you will not regret if you go in Florence and at the school Machiavelli
17. Nov. 2007
27. Sonia (26 years)
127.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
127.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
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the teachers, the secretaries and the other students
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It´s a small but really nice school. The groups are not very big and you can practise a lot the language.
5. Nov. 2007
28. Lonneke (23 years)
128.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
128.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
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Teachers were so nice and really into making your trip worth it.
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The room renting(appartements) is a nice way to meet people your age!
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I think it is a really cute school. Not so expencive as the other schools in florence.
21. Jun. 2007
29. Anna (22 years) Sweden
129.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
129.Course: Intensive - 4 weeks
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the nice teachers
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don´t forget to bring a dictionary
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What about the TANDEM PARTNER. I applied the very first day to get one,never heard much more about it though.
23. May. 2007
30. Ortal (26 years) Israel
130.Course: Semi-Intensive - 2 weeks
130.Course: Semi-Intensive - 2 weeks
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great personality
3. Jan. 2007
31. Natacha (40 years)
131.Course: Super Intensive - 4 weeks
131.Course: Super Intensive - 4 weeks
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The atmostphere.
9. Nov. 2006
32. Fouziya (24 years)
132.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
132.Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
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12. Oct. 2006
33. Ramona (24 years)
133.Course: Semi-Intensive - 8 weeks
133.Course: Semi-Intensive - 8 weeks
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teachers effort to create a good atmosphere
20. Sep. 2006
34. Karin (27 years)
134.Course: Semi-Intensive - 3 weeks
134.Course: Semi-Intensive - 3 weeks
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Loved the school and everyone I met through the program. The only problem it was the housing was more then 20 minutes by walk and not near the center of town.
16. Aug. 2006
35. Gunter (43 years)
135.Course: Intensive (Special Offer) - 2 weeks
135.Course: Intensive (Special Offer) - 2 weeks
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14. Sep. 2005
36. Laura
136.Course: Standard
136.Course: Standard
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absolute excellent value you receive for your money.
1. Sep. 2005
37. Diana (31 years) Spain
137.Course: Standard
137.Course: Standard
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23. Jun. 2005
38. Britta (23 years)
138.Course: Standard
138.Course: Standard
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The teachers at Macchiavelli are very open-minded, very friendly and helpful
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The "Dolce Vita" is a great bar, but be there on time (about six or seven the latest), otherwise you might not find a free chair
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It is very easy to switch the level if you feel not to be in the right place. You can ask the teacher about everything, they always do their best. Thanks to Frederica and Gino :)) Oh, and don't miss the guided tours through Florence - they are for free, you meet lots of people and the guide, Rima, is absolutely lovely
7. Nov. 2004
39. Judith (25 years)
139.Course: Standard
139.Course: Standard
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The prefessoressa blessed and guided tours
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All cordial. I felt at home and I would have liked to stay longer
9. Sep. 2004
40. Anonymous
140.Course: Standard
140.Course: Standard
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13. May. 2004
41. Daniel (30 years) Chicago, Usa
141.Course: Standard
141.Course: Standard
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It is very easy and unexpected how you make friends.
Negative aspects
It seems that 70% of the students are from Japan. I would like more diversity than this.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Be sure to hike up to Piazza Michelangelo and also visit Fiesoli.
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In general, it is a very nice school with qualified teachers and great prices. They do their best to match you with local housing, so some students will have better homes than others just by luck.
6. Apr. 2004
42. Anonymous (40 years) Japan
142.Course: Standard
142.Course: Standard
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23. Mar. 2004
43. H.Suzuki (36 years) Japanese
143.Course: Standard
143.Course: Standard
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Depend on the class. but im my class, the teacher was good.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Don't sperk Japanese with your Japanese friend in your class! Speak italian only!!
Other comments
Here is Florence, so there are many many many Japanese. But if you keep speaking italian only, you'll get ability. Forza!!
11. Mar. 2004
44. Karoline (22 years) Germany
144.Course: Standard
144.Course: Standard
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the teacher (Vicenza)
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the certificate should be a bit better it's just a paper that says that you attended the class
10. Mar. 2004
45. Melynee (28 years) Usa
145.Course: Standard
145.Course: Standard
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7. Mar. 2004
46. Julia (23 years) Deutschland
146.Course: Standard
146.Course: Standard
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20. Jan. 2004
47. Helene (30 years) Norway
147.Course: Standard
147.Course: Standard
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My teacher, Benedetta.
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There should be more computers...
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Sometimes it seems like the classes are just thrown together at random - remember that you can change your class if you are not happy!
5. Nov. 2003
48. Dagmar (50 years) Deutschland
148.Course: Standard
148.Course: Standard
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Language exchange.
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The contact between me and the family ,
that is to say my host, could have been a little bit closer.
27. Oct. 2003
49. Angelina (26 years) Mexico
149.Course: Standard
149.Course: Standard
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22. Oct. 2003
50. Anonymous (24 years)
150.Course: Super Intensive (+35h)
150.Course: Super Intensive (+35h)
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13. Oct. 2003
51. Julia (24 years) EspaÑola
151.Course: Standard
151.Course: Standard
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8. Oct. 2003
52. Ana (23 years) España
152.Course: Standard
152.Course: Standard
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8. Sep. 2003
53. Anna (19 years) Enpanya
153.Course: Super Intensive (+35h)
153.Course: Super Intensive (+35h)
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28. Aug. 2003
54. Marta (20 years) EspaÑa
154.Course: Standard
154.Course: Standard
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8. Jul. 2003
55. Rebecca (26 years) Switzerland
155.Course: Standard
155.Course: Standard
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the teacher Benedetta
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shared flat: ugly and dirty
4. Jul. 2003
56. Tanja (22 years) Deutschland
156.Course: Standard
156.Course: Standard
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nice atmosphere
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I had a great time, I would definitely come back again.
20. Jun. 2003
57. Schuller (28 years) Deutsch
157.Course: Standard
157.Course: Standard
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13. May. 2003
58. Lilli (24 years) Germany
158.Course: Standard
158.Course: Standard
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7. May. 2003
59. Steffen (24 years) Germany
159.Course: Standard
159.Course: Standard
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25. Apr. 2003
60. Sandra (22 years) Kroatien/deutschland
160.Course: Standard
160.Course: Standard
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Friendly and boring teacher
23. Apr. 2003
61. Anonymous (30 years) Germany
161.Course: Standard
161.Course: Standard
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Small, nice teachers.
Negative aspects
not enough courses for advanced italian.
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problems with the owner of the appartment: we changed the house for the last two days and went in a hotel.he was very unfriendly. the school will not send any more people to him.
23. Apr. 2003
62. Kathrin (22 years) Germany
162.Course: Standard
162.Course: Standard
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small groups; friendly and interested teachers; international atmosphere
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
future students should be interested in japonese food ;)
3. Apr. 2003
63. Ana (25 years) España
163.Course: Standard
163.Course: Standard
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Buen ambiente
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Limited access to materials.
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The school is small but welcoming which makes easy to be in contact with other students during breaks.
27. Jan. 2003
64. Anonymous (35 years) Germany
164.Course: Standard
164.Course: Standard
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The school is located in a very nice place. The teachers Federica and Benedetta are very good.
Negative aspects
Some rooms are very small.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Go buy food at Pennymarket, it's cheap and good. View the town from Piazza Michelangelo. It's wonderful.
Other comments
Florence is fantastic but full of tourists, very expensive and - depending where you live - extremely loud. Don't forget earplugs. The weather is still nice well into October.
7. Oct. 2002
65. Birgit (27 years) Germany
165.Course: Standard
165.Course: Standard
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Small school
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The first day (Monday) there was only a test and few general information, but no classes.
9. Sep. 2002
66. Bärbel (56 years) Deutschland/ Baden-württemberg
166.Course: Standard
166.Course: Standard
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The lessons were interesting.
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The class was too big, 12 or 13 and 4 members from Japan, that was too much.I Think, different lessons for Asian people could be better.
17. Aug. 2002
67. Falk (21 years) Deutschland
167.Course: Standard
167.Course: Standard
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The family atmosphere.
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Too many Japanese students.
10. Sep. 2001
68. Nina (23 years) Germany
168.Course: Standard
168.Course: Standard
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Because Machiavelli is rather a small school everybody really cared about us.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The open-air pub (disco) "Le Murate" ("Vie di Fuga")is a great place. Hotel "Baglioni" has a nice terrace that offers a great view over Florence...so do Fiesole and Piazale Michelangelo.
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Florence is a very beautiful city. I felt really comfortable there - I only wish that I could have stayed longer.
Our appartment was nice - a bit dirty though, but the location was gorgeous and we had the whole flat for ourselves. The school was less than a one minute walk away...and Ponte Vecchio (city center) was about a 5 min. walk.
8. Aug. 2001
69. Antonia (21 years) Deutschland
169.Course: Standard
169.Course: Standard
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Very nice teacher and the setting of the school was good
Negative aspects
they could have offered more activities for spare-time
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Throw parties and go to the gelateria "vivoli"
Other comments
For me 2 weeks were just perfect since my accomodation was not very clean. But for learning Italian I would have liked to stay at least a month. That would be perfect for a beginner.
