Tropea

Piccola Università

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Italian school in Tropea: Piccola Università

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Key points

Wonderful region combining all sorts of pleasures
Courses in small groups
Friendly and professional atmosphere

The school

Levels: Beginner to Advanced
School size: S
Accommodations: Apartment, Studio
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 38 years
Nationality mix: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, etc..

Located just ten minutes from the beach, the school is in the heart of Tropea in a beautiful three-storeyed traditional house, with a big terrace overlooking the sea. You will enjoy a high quality and varied programme given by qualified teachers. Courses are structured in small groups (maximum 6 students per class), which is an ideal context for making rapid progress with grammar and spoken expression.

Courses take place from 02.03 - 13.11.2020.

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Lessons: 10 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 37 week(s)
Levels: Intermediate (B1-B2) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 8
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 11:10-13:10; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Bank holidays

13.04 / 01.05 / 02.06.2020

Holidays

11.11.2019 - 29.02.2020
15.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Lessons: 20 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 37 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 8
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:00-13:00; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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13.04 / 01.05 / 02.06.2020

Holidays

11.11.2019 - 29.02.2020
15.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Lessons: General (mini-group): 20 of 55 minutes
+ Cooking: 10 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 2 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: General (mini-group): Max 8
Cooking: Max 2
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (mini-group): 09:00-13:00
Cooking: To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Students interested in taking a cooking course must book the studio apartment accommodation option, as that is where the cooking lessons will take place. Cooking lessons will not take place in shared kitchens in order to avoid disturbing other participants.

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13.04 / 01.05 / 02.06.2020

Holidays

11.11.2019 - 29.02.2020
15.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 55 minutes
+ General (private): 6 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 37 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 8
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:00-13:00
General (private): To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Bank holidays

13.04 / 01.05 / 02.06.2020

Holidays

11.11.2019 - 29.02.2020
15.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

Lessons: 10 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 37 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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Starting dates

Bank holidays

13.04 / 01.05 / 02.06.2020

Holidays

11.11.2019 - 29.02.2020
15.11.2020 - 31.12.2020

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end

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These students attended a course in this school through ESL – Language studies abroad and their evaluation has been checked. Students' opinions don't necessarily correspond to those of ESL – Language studies abroad, but reflect the individual experience of those participants. This is meant to provide you with further information about this school.

4.3/5

Overall rating

99% of students recommending this school

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82 students gave their opinion about this school

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Value for money (5 / 5)
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Teaching (5 / 5)
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« Die Lehrerinnen waren sehr nett und unglaublich geduldig. Spannender und abwechslungsreicher Unterricht, spontan auf die Interessen der Schüler angestimmt. »

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Marc G.

43 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Tropea ist wunderschön gelegen, toller Strand mit herrlich klarem Meer. Drei von vier Lehrerinnen, die ich in den zwei Wochen (jeweils Grammatik von 9-10.50 und Konversation von 11.50-13 Uhr) hatte, waren sehr gut. An der Schule fehlte zB ein grösserer Aufenthaltsraum oder auch ein Kaffeeautomat, das war aber nicht weiter schlimm, da wir für die Kaffeepause eh ins schöne Städtchen gingen. Neue Stühle an der Schule wären aber willkommen. Angenehme Lehrerinnen, gute Stimmung in beiden Wochen. Gewisse Lehrerinnen arbeiten mehr mit einzelnen Blättern als mit dem ausgehändigten Buch. Im Unterschied zu anderen Unterkünften (Villa Beatrice, Vistamar) war mein appartment etwas ausserhalb des Stadtzentrums gelegen, dafür schön und modern und dennoch nur 15-20 min von der Schule entfernt. Störend waren einzig die Nachbarn mit zwei bellenden Hunden. Die Ausflüge nach Capo Vaticano und Pizzo haben mir sehr gefallen, der Kochkurs etwas weniger. Der Fahrer der Schule, Lelo, ist immer verfügbar und sehr hilfsbereit, auch kann das Gelernte gleich mit ihm umgesetzt/gesprochen werden.

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2 weeks, October 2019

Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja, danke den zwei Wochen vor Ort und den zusätzlichen Privatstunden in der ersten Woche. Dadurch, dass man viel im Städtchen is(s)t, wendet man das Italienisch auch gleich an. ‚Negativ‘ ist höchstens, dass es an der Schule äusserst viele deutschsprachige Studenten hatte. »

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« Freundlichkeit, Verfügbarkeit (ausser ab 13 bis 16 Uhr). »

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Markus G.

56 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Zu viele Deutsch sprechende Studenten, ca 70% Lehrerwechsel alle Wochen, Unterrichtsmethoden.stark abhängig von der Lehrperson

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3 weeks, September – October 2019

Value for money (5 / 5)
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« Meist kleine Klassengrösse, Max. 8 Personen. Wir waren im Durchschnitt zu sechst.Tolles FreizeitprogrammZentrale Lage der SchuleMeist gute und aufgestellte Lehrerinnen »

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« Aktive Teilnahme an den angebotenen Freizeitaktivitäten z.B. Filme auf Italienisch mit it. Untertiteln »

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Angela J.

54 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Sehr gute Atmosphäre, alle sehr hilfsbereit und freundlich

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« Sehr familiär »

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Ellen G.

34 years old - United Kingdom

/ 5

I had a great time at Tropea - the city is beautiful and the people are very welcoming.The course was also very good and I had a great teacher! I really felt an improvement in my grammar and speaking skills after the 2 weeks I spent there. The only negative side is that there are way too many German speakers (from Germany, Austria and Switzerland), not only at the schools (I was the only one who couldn't speak German in my group!) but also everywhere in the city; which makes it hard to get integrated and make friends. I would recommend the course, the destination and the school as long as you are aware that people may speak German during the breaks and social activities - maybe a good option for someone who is not traveling alone. Great school and teachers, it would be perfect if they had a better nationality mix as the vast majority of the students speak German. Good flats, spacious and close to the school The majority of activities were paid and quite expensive (average 35-40 euros) so I couldn't do too many in the same week. It would have been nice to have more free activities and to have a teacher or school personnel attending all the activities and excursions to help us improve our Italian. I have been on a boat trip where all the students spoke German so felt it was no point of participating in others.

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2 weeks, September 2019

Value for money (5 / 5)
Destination (4.7 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Yes, I felt a considerable improvement in my language skills. »

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School highlights

« Location, city »

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Peggy M.

30 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Tropea ist als Aufenthaltsort sehr gut geeignet für jeden der gern eine kleine, familiäre Sprachschule mag. Die Stadt selbst ist klein, hat aber alles zu bieten für einen Aufenthalt bis ca 1Monat. Wunderschöne Strände und nahe Ausflugsziele. Grössere Städte in der Umgebung sind meiner Meinung nach aber nicht sehr sehenswert. Die Schule ist sehr familiär und man fühlt sich sofort integriert. Es wäre schön wenn Räume zur Verfügung gestanden hätten zum lernen und Hausaufgaben machen. Vor allem während der Mittagszeit. Es musste zwingen in ein Café ausgewichen werden, wenn die Wohnung selbst nicht direkt im Zentrum lag. Das Kursmaterial an sich war sehr Lehrreich, allerdings haben wir am Anfang ein Lehrbuch erhalten in dem wir quasi nie gearbeitet haben. Es wurden sehr viele zusätzlichen Kopien verteilt sodass die Unterlagen mit der Zeit etwas unübersichtlich wurden. An sich war die Unterkunft sehr gut ausgestattet und auch die Zimmer waren ordentlich möbliert und sauber. Problem an der Wohnung ist der Lärm von Tauben im Dachstuhl, der teilweise so laut war dass man nicht schlafen konnte. Punkten jann sie allerdings mit der direkten lage gegenüber der Schule. Viele unterschiedlich Aktivitäten wurden angeboten und die Lehrer und Organisatoren waren immer sehr hilfsbereit und verfügbar. Sehr kompetente Organisation.

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1 week, September 2019

Value for money (4 / 5)
Destination (4.3 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Der Wortschatz hat sich vergrössert und dadurch auch die kommunikationsmöglichkeiten. »

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School highlights

« Familiärer Umgang, viele Ausflüge und Aktivitäten, engagiertes und positives Lehrpersonal. »

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« Stromboli by night tour, Ausflüge mit schnorcheln capo vaticano, der gemeinsame singabend mit dinner »

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Margrit H.

65 years old - Switzerland

/ 5

Habe und werde ESL weiter empfehlen. Es sind vorwiegend Deutsche und Schweizer in Tropea. In Siena war der mix viel grösser.(hat den Vorteil, dass man in der Freizeit miteinander Italienisch gesprochen hat) Dadurch ist der Lernerfolg viel höher. Für mich kein Problem. Ich pflege den Kontakt mit der einheimischen Bevölkerung und muss das gelernte dadurch anwenden. In Tropea sprechen die meisten Schüler in der Freizeit Deutsch. Für mich war es Repetition. Mangels Grammatik A1 / Kommunikation höheres Level. Habe wieder einiges an Grammatik dazu gelernt. 👍 Sehr schönes Appartement. Negativ: keine Aussicht. Hat 2 grosse Fenster die aber an eine 2m entfernte Mauer grenzen. Positiv : es steht wie grosse Dachterasse zu Verfügung. Achtung: die Treppe vom Eingang bis zum Appartement ist lang und steil. Diejenige auf die Terasse sehr steil mit hohen Stufen. Nur geeignet für Personen die fit und trittsicher sind. (Habe Fotos) Habe Catamaran segeln gebucht. Könnte leider nur an 2 Tagen je eine gute Stunde segeln. (Wetter Gewitterhaft) Segelschule gut organisiert, guter Service 👍 Werde ESL gerne wieder benutzen. 👍

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1 week, September 2019

Value for money (4 / 5)
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Do you think you've made progress?

« Ja klar. Mir ist nicht wichtig, dass ich schnell viel lerne. Mir geht es darum die Sprache und das Land geniessen zu können ohne lerndruck. Macht mir Spass. »

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« Klein, persönlich, authentisch (so wie Calabrien ist ) 👍 »

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Lorena G.

27 years old - Spain

/ 5

El trato ha sido excelente en todos los sentidos. Repetiría sin dudarlo.

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Value for money (3 / 5)
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The school offers individual or standard apartments (for couples or people travelling together), that are situated an average of 5 to 15 minutes from the school and the city centre. All the apartments have good standards of comfort and all the necessary domestic equipment.

In truly Italian style, you can rent a Vespa motorcycle and ride around discovering the wonders of the Calabrian coast. The school lend bicycles for those wanting to take some exercise while admiring the beautiful panoramic views from the roads that lead to the surrounding villages. At the weekend, you can visit Sicily or the marvellous Eolian Islands.

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Piccola Università

Italian school in Tropea: Piccola Università

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All the schools in this city

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Italian conversation course

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Standard mini-group course

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Italian + Cooking

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Combined course, 20+6 lessons/week

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One-to-one course, 10 lessons/week

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82 students gave their opinion about this school

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Marc G.

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Ellen G.

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Margrit H.

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Supplement accommodation high season (apartment) (per week) (17.05-13.06.2020)	40 EUR
Supplement accommodation high season (apartment) (per week) (14.06-11.07.2020)	80 EUR
Supplement accommodation high season (apartment) (per week) (12.07-22.08.2020)	130 EUR
Supplement accommodation high season (apartment) (per week) (23.08-26.09.2020)	80 EUR
Supplement accommodation high season (studio) (per week) (17.05-13.06.2020)	40 EUR
Supplement accommodation high season (studio) (per week) (14.06-11.07.2020)	80 EUR
Supplement accommodation high season (studio) (per week) (12.07-22.08.2020)	130 EUR
Supplement accommodation high season (studio) (per week) (23.08-26.09.2020)	80 EUR

Extra night (apartment, studio)	20 EUR
Extra night (apartment, studio) (23.08-26.09.2020)	30 EUR