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My experience at the Leonardo da Vinci school in Milan was simply wonderful!From the first day, I was received with great affection. Anna at the reception was always extremely polite, attentive and helpful. She makes all the difference in welcoming students and is always ready to help with a smile on her face.The extracurricular activities organized by Zhenya also deserve special praise. In addition to being well-planned, they make the experience of learning Italian much more rich and fun, providing unforgettable moments and the opportunity to get to know the Italian culture better and make new friends.And I couldn’t help but thank my teachers, Enrico and Sara. They are simply fantastic! Very patient, dedicated, didactic and passionate about what they do. They can make lessons light, dynamic and motivating, making learning Italian a real pleasure.I will take with me not only the knowledge acquired, but also the amazing people who were part of this journey. I am immensely grateful for everything and I recommend the Leonardo da Vinci School closed-eyed for those who want to learn Italian in a welcoming, professional and full of special people environment.

Being able to know Bergamo while learning Italian in the company of Chiara has been a wonderful experience. I highly recommend it.

I had such a great experience with my one-to-one Italian lessons. Chiara was absolutely fantastic—funny, friendly, and incredibly engaging. She has a natural ability to make learning feel relaxed and enjoyable, which made the lessons something I genuinely looked forward to.Her teaching style is very interactive, so you’re not just memorizing vocabulary—you’re actually using the language and building confidence as you go and always kept the lessons interesting and dynamic. Chiara explained things clearly, was patient whenever I needed extra help.What I appreciated most was how she adapted the lessons to my level and made the whole experience feel comfortable and encouraging. It never felt intimidating, which made it much easier to practice speaking.I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to learn Italian in a fun, supportive, and effective way.

My experience at Leonardo da Vinci School in Milan has been very positive. I have been very supportive of the administrative procedures, which has been a great help as a foreign student. In addition, the classes are of excellent quality, very interactive and well organized, which makes learning Italian effective and entertaining. I definitely recommend it.

Booking this tour with Chiara was a great idea. From the first preliminary interview, to his proposal, to the organization and finally to the tour in Bergamo and surroundings, everything was just fantastic. Thanks to her contacts we were able to visit a thousand-year-old house in the upper city; if I had spent a few more days with her, I would now speak perfect Italian.

An absolute must experience in Bergamo. I enjoyed every minute. Chiara is professional, easy going and has a beautiful positive energy! We walked, explored and ate our way through the alleys of Bergamo and I can't wait to do it again! Grazie Mille Chiara!

I was super impressed with this school. Many of the instructors have PHDs in linguistics and they are very engaging and kind. The school simultaneously offers many different levels of Italian (A1, A2, B1, etc.) and also different learning intensities, making it perfect for both short visits (one week) or longer stays (several months). It is also easy to adjust your schedule and classes based on your individual experience and learning needs. The school is very helpful with practical issues like obtaining a SIM card and navigating Milan, but also with obtaining residency permits and taking credentialing exams. The school offers cultural activities during the week and on the weekends, which are great opportunities to practice your speaking and listening skills and to learn more about Italy’s history and culture. It’s centrally located in Porta Romana (which is a safe neighborhood). I hope to live and work in Italy and this school has helped me in achieving that goal.

A wonderful school. The teachers are very good, I liked the methodology and they use many teaching resources to learn the language.In addition to the lessons, they organize many activities to get to know the city, practice the language and interact with other students.All the people are kind, nice and always are attentive to the needs of the students.This school exceeded my expectations. I recommend it 100%

On my first full day in Italy I had the pleasure of having Chiara as my Italian teacher and tour guide in Bergamo. She geared her language teaching to my beginner level with much encouragement and patience. Plus Chiara used relevant associations to help me remember new vocabulary. She also selected the locations we visited per my interests. She shared interesting tidbits as we strolled along a country roads and stopped along the way. And unbeknownst to me Chiara took photos of me as we went from place to place (very kind since I am a solo traveler). With her help I was able to order lunch in Italian, make a purchase and more. Through her established relationships with the locals, I saw places I would not have seen if in a group tour. Chiara is professional, kind, and playful so I learned about Bergamo, Italy and Italian life and more Italian language while having a wonderful time. Thank you, Chiara, time with you was the best!

Have gone on many, many tours, NONE even begin to compare. My tour guide/teacher Chiara provided an immersive Italian lesson while taking me to some spots one would never experience alone or in a group tour. Prior to our scheduled tour time, Chiara contacted me to set up a pre-tour plan to meet my objectives. My knowledge of Italian sits in the very beginner level. Even so, Chiara expanded my vocabulary as we walked through the beautiful countryside stopping at various interesting places in line with my expressed requests. Chiara, a delightful and playful woman, shared interesting stories as we made our way from Città Bassa to Città Alta and even higher up to an outdoor terrace for a delicious lunch. Unbeknownst to me she snapped away on her phone taking lots of photos of me (a solo traveler). She brought me to the home of a gentleman who was happy to have us tour his multi-level residence which had been owned by many, many generations of his nobel ancestors. The home held centuries of history with furnishings in place from the various periods, all in exceptional condition, and his knowledge only enhanced the experience. And of course Chiara knew where to go for the best gelato. Being with Chiara was such a treat, she immediately put me at ease with my minimal Italian prompting me to engage with waiters, store staff and more. Chiara made this experience one I will always treasure.

Beyond special - nothing in Italy can or will top the time I spent with Chiara. The lesson was organic and the tour was tailored - we did multiple check-ins to plan and when the day arrived it was so much fun - along the way I learned about Bergamo, we shared about our lives, we had adventures and new experiences together and when we sat down to have an aperitivo I was no longer with my guide and teacher but rather a new friend. Chiara is a special person and if you ever have the chance to meet her you should say yes!!! Grazie Chiara per tutti!!

The experience was in September 2023 but the site does not let you do a review for that year. I was the first student of this adventure and I can recommend it from the heart. Chiara was very prepared and makes you speak naturally. He has an excellent method and explains things in a simple and memorable way. I had a fun day and time flew by. I felt almost Italian for a day. In my opinion, if someone is data subject to learning or deepening Italian with joy, almost without realizing it - Chiara is the right choice! And for this reason I will do it again this year. I can't wait.

Walking around Bergamo with Chiara, listening tips and curiosity about every detail around us, experiencing the inner city while practicing Italian, literally on the go!

It was a very enriching experience, full of culture, new words and expressions learned. Chiara has a UNIQUE way of teaching, makes you feel at home and improves your knowledge of the Italian language in no time. Learning Italian with her is a real pleasure!!!

Time flies. A unique, wonderful experience!! Chiara is a very nice girl and makes you feel good, we started talking as if we had known each other all our lives. I have learned a lot and it has given me a lot of confidence to dare to speak in Italian.

For me God has always been the hand that points the way to the people I have to meet. This year it showed me Chiara – a joyful Italian lady who has the ability to make the Italian language a wonderful adventure. I had a second lesson with her on my birthday and once again it was much more than what I expected. Like always, she created an intensive yet entertaining schedule according to my interests including an exhibition of Picasso paintings, a lunch at a rooftop restaurant with a magnificent view of Duomo di Milano, strolling in Brera and Navigli and, of course, lots of laugh. And much more – every single word in Italian she taught me is now a memory. Now when I think of the word "teschio" (skull) my imagination draws an abstract painting of Picasso. And when I hear of "calice" (a wine glass) I reminisce of the moments of pleasure I spent with Chiara during our lunch garnished with a pinch of her laughter. The whole experience can't be put into words: it's the whole beauty of the Italian life presented in a more than 6 hours lesson on-the-go. It's worth it! Ne vale la pena, like Chiara would say!