Learn Italian in Venice

A romantic getaway haven, Venice rests on a lagoon, with canals winding throughout the city. Take a ride on a gondola and be whisked away to an ancient time as you marvel at the antique architecture, and are intrigued by the charm of the city. This sanctuary on a lagoon is virtually the same as it was five hundred years ago and is a beautiful location to learn Italian

Italian Language School in Venice

Location: The language school in Venice is located in the heart of the city, in a well-known piazza, Campo Santa Margherita, a meeting place for residents and students. There are many beautiful shops and open-air cafés here. The school is housed in a historic building with a wide terrace.

Facilities: Two free internet access points as well as wi-fi, a study room with video equipment where you can watch films from our video collection.

Teachers: All have experience teaching Italian as a second language and have attended special teacher training workshops including the ITALS Master Program (Italian as a second language) at Ca' Foscari University.

Materials: Included with course tuition.

School Accreditations

• ASILS, Association of Schools of Italian as a Second Language.
• International Network of Quality Language Institutes.
• Approved by C.S.N. in Sweden for grant application.
• Recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education.

Italian Courses in Venice

Lessons: 55 minutes.

Class size: Maximum of 12.

Start Dates: Non beginners can start any Monday. Absolute beginner can start to learn Italian in Venice on the following dates:  Group 20 regular and Combined  –Jan 3 & 31, Feb 28, Mar 28, Apr 26, May 23, June 20, July 18, Aug 16, Sept 12, Oct 10, Nov 7, Dec 5.

Includes: The school organizes many free cultural activities each month including guided walks, lectures, food outings, theatre, cinema, etc. We provide an admission letter for visa application purposes.

College Credit: Offered through the following institutions - Università Ca' Foscari, Istituto Universitario di Architettura, Ludwig-Maximilians Universität-Munich, Tel Aviv University, Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, Waseda University Tokyo and Duke University Durham.

Specialized: Italian and cooking, Italian and opera, CILS exam prep.

Venice Italian Course Fees (Euros)

Language learning and cultural activities

Venice is a fascinating conglomeration of many districts, the most famous of which is comprised of 118 islands where the main tourist attractions are located. The school organizes many free cultural activities each month including guided walks, lectures, food outings, theatre, cinema, etc. Living with an Italian family is one of the best ways to expose yourself to local culture and opportunities to practice the language, should you choose this option.

Accommodation in Venice

Options: Home stay, Shared apartment, University residence.

Type: Single, Double.

Description: Home stay – private room, bed linens, TV, access to washing machine and living areas; Shared apartment – single and double (for students traveling together) rooms; University residence – private rooms and bathroom, comfortable TV and living areas, summer only.

Meals: No meals are provided with any of the accomodation options.

Travel time to school: 10 to 40 minutes.

Airport pickup: 55€ using public transport.

Accommodation Fees (Euros)

*Available only for students traveling together.