Il Sasso Montepulciano, Italy
- Excellent rating of teaching quality4.8
- Homestay accommodation very close to school
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Special Offers
Location: Il Sasso Italian Language School is located in southern Tuscany, halfway between Rome and Florence, in Montepulciano. The school is housed in a historic building in the centre of the beautiful renaissance town that stands on a hill, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves. Cafés, eateries and local attractions such as the Fortezza Di Montepulciano Castle, Museo della Tortura di Montepulciano and the Porta Delle Farine are all within walking distance of the school, ensuring students have much to see and do in Montepulciano.
Course selection: With over 35 years of experience, Il Sasso is well prepared and professionally equipped to teach Italian as a foreign language, embracing much of the local attributes such as Wine, History and Art within their specialised programmes. General or small group programmes are arranged throughout the whole year and are available to all levels. Specialised courses in Art, Literature, History, Wine and Business are available for more advanced students. Private lessons are available the whole year round.
Accommodation: The school offers accommodation facilities in Homestay and Private Apartments.
School facilities: The facilities of Il Sasso help students take advantage of its beautiful Tuscan surroundings. There is a rooftop terrace, library, cafeteria and a Student Support Desk for any further questions or queries that students may have. All classrooms have ample natural light and heating, ensuring the optimal learning environment for all students.
Italian Courses
Group Course
20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from304€289€ / week More

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 304 289 | 498 474 | 644 612 | 789 750 | 975 927 | 1140 1083 | 1330 1264 | 1520 1444 | 1692 1608 | 1850 1758 | 2220 2109 |
Price in US$ | 338 | 554 | 716 | 877 | 1083 | 1266 | 1477 | 1688 | 1879 | 2055 | 2466 |
13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 22 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 19 May 2025, 03 Jun 2025, 16 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 08 Sep 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Group Course + 1 hour/day (20 group+ 5 individual)25 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from495€471€ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 495 471 | 798 759 | 1091 1037 | 1350 1283 | 1650 1568 | 1920 1824 | 2240 2128 | 2560 2432 | 2700 2565 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 |
Price in US$ | 550 | 887 | 1212 | 1500 | 1833 | 2133 | 2488 | 2843 | 2999 | 3332 | 3998 |
13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 22 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 19 May 2025, 03 Jun 2025, 16 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 08 Sep 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025
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Standard Italian group course plus 1 individual lesson per day in the afternoon.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40
Group Course + 2 hours/day (20 group + 10 individual)30 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from618€588€ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 618 588 | 1109 1054 | 1560 1482 | 1952 1855 | 2400 2280 | 2820 2679 | 3290 3126 | 3760 3572 | 4185 3976 | 4650 4418 | 5580 5301 |
Price in US$ | 687 | 1232 | 1733 | 2168 | 2666 | 3132 | 3654 | 4176 | 4648 | 5164 | 6197 |
13 Jan 2025, 27 Jan 2025, 10 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 24 Mar 2025, 07 Apr 2025, 22 Apr 2025, 05 May 2025, 19 May 2025, 03 Jun 2025, 16 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 11 Aug 2025, 25 Aug 2025, 08 Sep 2025, 22 Sep 2025, 06 Oct 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 03 Nov 2025, 17 Nov 2025, 01 Dec 2025
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Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Standard Italian group course plus 2 individual lessons per day in the afternoon.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 14:50
The Etruscan World20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!from650€618€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 650 618 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 722 |
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Italiano CamminandoThis course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 10 students (max)Offer!from650€618€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 650 618 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 722 |
This course is for those who prefer a walk in the open air to a classroom lesson.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Family CourseFor the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 9 students (max)Offer!from274€261€ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 274 261 | 448 426 | 580 551 | 710 675 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 305 | 498 | 645 | 789 |
The family program is held in the same building as the adult program, therefore families can easily meet up after the lessons and enjoy their free time together. Minors will join in Il Sasso Kids and Junior Language Learning programme and parents are welcome to join in on the adult courses.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Online Group Course2.5 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from41€39€ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 16 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 330 314 | -- | -- | 660 627 |
Price in US$ | 367 | 733 |
This course offers a total of 20 hours of online lessons, divided over 8 weeks. One lesson is 75 minutes and every week there are two lessons. There is a minimum of 3 participants needed for the course to start.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Online Mini Group Course2.5 lessons per week | 4 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from55€53€ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | 220 209 | -- | -- | -- | 440 418 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 245 | 489 |
This course offers a total of 20 hours of online lessons, divided over 8 weeks. One lesson is 75 minutes and every week there are two lessons (sometimes one). There is a minimum of 2 participants needed for the course to start.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:30
Online Private Course10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from330€314€ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 330 314 | -- | 870 827 | -- | 1350 1283 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 367 | 967 | 1500 |
For those of you who want to focus on their needs or who need to take classes at specific times or days, there are individual lessons. These packages of 10/30/50 private lessons can be divided over multiple weeks.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Italian for Special Purposes10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from450€428€ / week More
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 450 428 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 500 |
This is a package of 10 hours, which can be used over the course of a few weeks if preferred.
Examples of special purposes are business, technology or economic sectors, terms and expressions for everyday work in the office, law, medicine, singing, etc. The school can design a personal program for you.
For companies that are interested in full immersion programs: the school offers custom courses also for them.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40
Private Course10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from420€399€ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 420 399 | 840 798 | 1260 1197 | 1680 1596 | 2100 1995 | 2520 2394 | 2940 2793 | 3360 3192 | 3780 3591 | 4200 3990 | 5040 4788 |
Price in US$ | 467 | 933 | 1400 | 1866 | 2332 | 2799 | 3265 | 3732 | 4198 | 4664 | 5597 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Individual lessons are for students who are looking for a customized Italian language programme, which fully meets their personal needs.
You can combine this private course also with the group morning classes. The teacher can help you with your homework, practice conversation and/or focus on a specific topic which is not discussed in the morning class. The individual class is tailor-made. The schedule is to be discussed with the teacher.
Morning: 9:00 - 10:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40
Private Course for 2 people10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from700€665€ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 700 665 | 1400 1330 | 2100 1995 | 2800 2660 | 3500 3325 | 4200 3990 | 4900 4655 | 5600 5320 | 6300 5985 | 7000 6650 | 8400 7980 |
Price in US$ | 778 | 1555 | 2332 | 3110 | 3887 | 4664 | 5442 | 6219 | 6996 | 7774 | 9328 |
This is a pack of 10 lessons to be shared with another person, preferable of the same level.
Morning: 9:00 - 10:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40
Art TrailsThis course tends to sell out quickly!10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from450€428€ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 450 428 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 500 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
The course combines theoretical lessons and guided walks among Renaissance churches and buildings.
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:40
Italiano & Arte20 lessons per week | 6 students (max)Offer!from600€570€ / week More
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 600 570 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 667 |
This course is for this those who want to deepen their knowledge of art history through visits to churches, buildings and abbeys in Montepulciano and nearby villages.
The price includes roaming lessons, educational materials, transport and tickets.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:00
Our prices for Il Sasso include
- 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 before arrival
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
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Ratings of Il Sasso compared to ratings of all schools in Italy
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Il Sasso
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Cafeteria
Drink vending machine
Library
Movie rental
Movie room
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Self-study areas
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 9
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Facilities for disabled students
Accessible Toilet
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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USA | 25% |
Germany | 20% |
England | 10% |
Italy | 5% |
Netherlands | 5% |
Switzerland | 5% |
Japan | 4% |
Sweden | 2% |
Spain | 2% |
Israel | 1% |
Turkey | 1% |
Brazil | 1% |
France | 1% |
Other nationalities | 18% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 5% |
18-24 years | 5% |
25-34 years | 20% |
35-50 years | 30% |
>50 years | 40% |
Information for all courses offered by Il Sasso
01 Jan 2025 - 12 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 13 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
580 € return (both ways)
580 € return (both ways)
480 € return (both ways)
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Cooking evenings
Wine-tasting
Tutorials on history and art history
Walks in the country and excursions to Cortona
Lago di Trasimeno or Montalcino
Accommodation
Homestay
In high demand!
12 ratings Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
Shared bathroom
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300 €/ week Show more

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 300 | 650 | 1000 | 1090 | -- | -- | -- | 2180 | -- | 2850 | -- |
Price in US$ | 351 | 760 | 1169 | 1275 | 2549 | 3332 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Homestay
12 ratings Single room, Breakfast
Shared bathroom
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240 €/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 240 | 520 | 800 | 900 | -- | -- | -- | 1800 | -- | 2500 | -- |
Price in US$ | 281 | 608 | 936 | 1053 | 2105 | 2923 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
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Private Apartment (1-2 people)
8 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Private bathroom
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420 €/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 420 | 910 | 1400 | 1500 | -- | -- | -- | 2750 | -- | 3900 | -- |
Price in US$ | 491 | 1064 | 1637 | 1754 | 3215 | 4559 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Private Apartment (two single rooms).
3 ratings Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
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600 €/ week Show more
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Price in € | 600 | 1300 | 2000 | 2700 | -- | -- | -- | 5500 | -- | 8300 | -- |
Price in US$ | 702 | 1520 | 2338 | 3157 | 6429 | 9702 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
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The Standard course is ideal for those who want to learn the Italian language on a morning schedule, in the company of other students, in groups that are guaranteed to be a maximum of just 9 students. You will be assigned to a group that’s appropriately challenging for your current level of Italian - ranging from beginner to advanced. In terms of the content of the lessons, the teachers combine the study of language, culture and current affairs to deliver classes that are educational and engaging at the same time.
The course consists of four hours (50 minutes each) of group classes (Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00, with two breaks). Two teachers work with each group, who will alternate between one another. Since every teacher inevitably has a slightly different style of teaching, you’ll benefit from the variety - particularly when it comes to tuning your ear to more than one person when you’re listening to Italian speakers.