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Istituto Venezia
Venice, Italy
Among the Top 20% most popular Italian schools in Italy in the last 12 months

Campo Santa Margherita 3116/A - 30123 Venice - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.

Location: Venice Language School is housed in the unique city of Venice, in Italy's Veneto region. Built on a group of 118 small islands, Venice's unique site and situation have helped it become one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations. The Venice Language School is housed right in the heart of the city, within the University neighbourhood and within walking distance of many eateries, museums and sites of social and cultural interest. Such sites include the Ca' Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art, the Palazzo Ducale, Piazza San Marco, the Peggy Guggenheim art collection, the Gallerie dell' Accademia and many more.

Course selection: Venice Language School provides General Italian programmes suitable to students of all levels. These programmes are taught in groups, privately or in combination programmes of the group and private lessons. Additionally, the school also has an art course available where students can improve their Italian whilst visiting the artistic sites and museums of the area.

Social and cultural: The school has an active social calendar for students to enjoy and has a co-operational relationship with the local VivoVenetia tour company for excursions in and around the city. Such activities available through the school include trips to the Venice bridges, the ancient contemporary art of Venice, various walking tours, and cultural discussions and tours on Italian inventions such as pizza, ice cream and more!

Italian Courses

General Language
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 16 20 24
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 320 304 510 485 690 656 860 817 1,200 1,140 1,600 1,520 2,000 1,900 2,280 2,166 3,040 2,888 3,800 3,610 4,560 4,332
Price in US$ 360 573 775 966 1,348 1,797 2,246 2,560 3,413 4,266 5,119
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Special Offers:
for enrolments of a minimum of 12 weeks, accommodation required - You'll be able to spend 1 week in a partner school in Florence, Milan or Rome (the school will offer a one-way train ticket to the chosen destination) .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
45 min
Student reviews about "Intensive Course" at Istituto Venezia
Alfred 4.0
"Too fast for me."
Susanne 5.0
"Very good teacher, a little more linguistic training would have been good."
Andrea 5.0
"The course was just right for me, level A2, very good teacher and great assistant! Good group size and varied content. Well organised!!!"
Special note for 2027 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2027 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2026 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2027 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 545 518 960 912 1,365 1,297 1,760 1,672 2,125 2,019 2,550 2,423 2,975 2,827 3,400 3,230 3,825 3,634 4,250 4,038 5,100 4,845
Price in US$ 612 1,078 1,533 1,976 2,386 2,863 3,340 3,817 4,294 4,771 5,725
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Special Offers:
for enrolments of a minimum of 12 weeks, accommodation required - You'll be able to spend 1 week in a partner school in Florence, Milan or Rome (the school will offer a one-way train ticket to the chosen destination) .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

The afternoon lessons can be scheduled at a different time according to the availability of the student and the teacher.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
45 min
Student reviews about "Combined Course 1 (20 group + 5 individual)" at Istituto Venezia
Daniela 5.0
"Individual was great, but too much..."
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 770 732 1,410 1,340 2,040 1,938 2,660 2,527 3,250 3,088 3,900 3,705 4,550 4,323 5,200 4,940 5,850 5,558 6,500 6,175 7,800 7,410
Price in US$ 865 1,583 2,290 2,986 3,649 4,378 5,108 5,838 6,567 7,297 8,756
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Special Offers:
for enrolments of a minimum of 12 weeks, accommodation required - You'll be able to spend 1 week in a partner school in Florence, Milan or Rome (the school will offer a one-way train ticket to the chosen destination) .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

The afternoon lessons can be scheduled at a different time according to the availability of the student and the teacher.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 350 333 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 393
Starting dates
2026: 23 Mar 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
Private
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 250 238 500 475 750 713 1,000 950 1,250 1,188 1,500 1,425 1,750 1,663 2,000 1,900 2,250 2,138 2,500 2,375 3,000 2,850
Price in US$ 281 562 842 1,123 1,404 1,684 1,965 2,246 2,526 2,807 3,368
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 310 295 620 589 930 884 1,240 1,178 1,550 1,473 1,860 1,767 2,170 2,062 2,480 2,356 2,790 2,651 3,100 2,945 3,720 3,534
Price in US$ 348 696 1,044 1,392 1,740 2,088 2,436 2,784 3,132 3,480 4,176
Starting dates
Every Monday

Price is valid for 2 students with the same level booking and studying together.

Course specific data
General course schedule
1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
45 min
Language Plus Activity
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 350 333 620 589 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 393 696
Starting dates
2026: 16 Mar 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 11 May 2026, 18 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 19 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026, 16 Nov 2026

Lessons could be moved to the afternoon, depending on the opening hours of museums, palaces, churches etc.

All entrance fees included.

Course specific data
This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Venice
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
45 min
Student reviews about "Art Course" at Istituto Venezia
Erich 5.0
"Highly qualified guide! Esther knows a lot and everything with pleasure!"
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 375 357 750 713 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 421 842
Starting dates
Every Day

Students will explore the works of famous Venetian painters and architects.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min

Our prices for Istituto Venezia include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • 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 at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

Videos & Photos

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  • Teacher conducts lesson
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  • Conversation practice
    Conversation practice4/8
  • Group lesson
    Group lesson5/8
  • Student group
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  • Brainstorming
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  • View from above
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Student opinions about Istituto Venezia, Venice

4.5
Overall school rating of
Istituto Venezia, Venice
141 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 
Facilities
3.9 
Social activities
4.1 
Organisation
4.5 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 
Value for money
4.3 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.3 
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.3 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
4.5 
Students 18-30 years (19 ratings)
4.4 
Students 31-49 years (42 ratings)
4.4 
Students 50+ years (72 ratings)
4.5 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Location and lessons.”
“Too much grammar, little conversation.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Too fast for me.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. Dec. 2025 by Alfred Hohmann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“There is a lot of talking, group tasks and games to break things up. After a short time, I already had the feeling that my confidence in speaking had improved.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 20. Aug. 2025 by Margot Artner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“I can only recommend it! The school is top!”
Details of the review
Course: Combined Course 2 (20 group + 10 individual) - 1 week
Review date: 4. Jun. 2025 by Ana Maria Ruiz Laguna
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The teacher. Elisabeth was very very nice and endeavoured and didn't have it easy with us 3 teenagers!!! Thank you!!!!!!”
Details of the review
Other comments: Best School ever.
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Teachers very friendly and knowledgeable, good location in Dorsodoro, away from the crowded centre, but many bars and restaurants around.”
“Class size of 12 too big, a maximum of 10 would be more efficient.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 14. Apr. 2025 by Karin Knuppen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The material was very well organised and was taught by the lecturer, Roberta, in a structured and understandable way. Even as an absolute beginner, I was able to follow the lessons. The worksheets provided (with pictures) helped me to understand the context. Standardised sentences are not taught, but the language is taught from scratch (grammar). I was able to consolidate what I had previously learnt through the homework. I would be happy to attend further courses at a later date.”
“I didn't notice anything there.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 7. Apr. 2025 by Adelheid Futschik
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Well organized, short placement test by telephone.”
“I learned less than in other schools, little structure, often just chatted a little - not always about interesting topics (this may be viewed differently subjectively).”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 7. Oct. 2024 by Peter Dr. von Thun
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Nice and helpful teachers.”
“None, actually. Of course, lessons stand and fall with your classmates.”
Insider tip: “To have an invoice issued by the school in order to benefit from a discounted weekly ticket for public transport.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good teacher, a little more linguistic training would have been good.Other comments: I think the school is great and I felt very comfortable. Amici, sono preparato, il parlano solo italiano.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 3. Sep. 2024 by Susanne Schoenegger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“You feel accepted straight away. Everyone is very open-minded.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2024 by Edelgard Braunreuther
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The welcome and the whole atmosphere are wonderfully friendly, polite, appreciative and relaxed. The teachers are committed and approachable. The alternation of teaching methods is well thought out. The group size is excellent!”
“The lessons are a bit short and could have been a good 30 to 45 minutes longer. Some of the additional activities were very interesting, but could have focussed more on culture and history.”
Insider tip: “Vivaldi concerts”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The course was just right for me, level A2, very good teacher and great assistant! Good group size and varied content. Well organised!!!Other comments: Can be recommended with a clear conscience.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 2. Sep. 2024 by Andrea Wiericks
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Serious.
Speaking activities to anchor the language.
1to1 lessons = a real booster.”
Details of the review
Course: Combined Course 1 (20 group + 5 individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Aug. 2024 by Olivier Larno
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“I particularly liked the mix between the motivation to talk a lot and the intensity of the grammar teaching. Giulia was a fantastic teacher who showed us that you don't need a dictionary to speak Italian and solve problems. I also found the ‘gite guidate’ through Venezia's history and specialities with Alessandro very enriching. The location of the school is also good, easy to reach and the number of participants was also ideal.”
“I think that the assessment of the level you have is too quick. I think I could have chosen level 4. In hindsight, the B1 level course gave me more confidence. It would have been good to know that you can get a Vaoretto card at the student rate, which is valid for one month. I didn't realise this and bought a card for 65 euros just for one week. I could have saved myself these costs if I had known about this card or had received the letter from the institute before travelling. One more thing: the morning lessons should have lasted until 1pm. As an adult, half an hour in the morning is enough patience.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Teachers good, competent, friendly, courteous. Responded to students. What I would like to see in future is that in the private lessons, which I took separately, the questions are dealt with even if they correspond to a higher level. The indication that the questions are from a higher level is not relevant for me in private lessons. Because I personally want to progress.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Jul. 2024 by Simone Angst-Muth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
“As a beginner, I was a bit overwhelmed and was unfortunately only able to join a course that was already in its 4th week. As a result, I took a private lesson instead of a group lesson, which was better for me.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 25. Jun. 2024 by Cornelia Röder
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
“The quality of the lessons stands and falls with the students, I have always been lucky to have students in the class who were similarly quick in their understanding. The teachers are very committed and do a good job.”
“The homework :-) :-)
I would have liked the cancelled public holiday to be made up in the form of an extended school days, e.g. one hour longer each day.”
Insider tip: “Perhaps one or two individual lessons.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The fact that only Italian is spoken helps a lot. You just have to make an effort and contribute yourself.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 9. Apr. 2024 by Susanne Schönegger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Enthusiasm of teacher - excellent”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 11. Mar. 2024 by Lyla Seroussi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Very nice, competent and flexible teachers; great location.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Individual was great, but too much...
Course: Combined Course 1 (20 group + 5 individual) - 1 week
Review date: 25. Dec. 2023 by Daniela Graf
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Great location, very nice people, cultural offerings in the afternoon/evening are always TOP”
“Mostly seniors, it may not be particularly suitable for younger people who want to get to know young people.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 11 weeks
Review date: 22. Dec. 2023 by Galina Ludin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Great location, old house, friendly and lively teaching by the teachers, variety of teaching methods, class size”
“My rating was too low and I had difficulty changing levels. I was underchallenged, but didn't put up much of a fight. The students' pronunciation skills were very poor, as were their fluency skills, which were never corrected or addressed. It was very exhausting for me to listen. I almost only enjoyed listening to the teacher. I booked the course because I wanted to learn to speak more. I had a year of Duolingo self-study before that. But I was able to speak much better.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2023 by Bali Schreiber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“I would especially like to mention the excellent teacher Roberta; she is very competent and attentive, as well as cheerful and open-minded.”
“Some of the rooms are a little small”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 9. Oct. 2023 by Renate Lowe
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“There is a unique family atmosphere in this school. One immediately feels well taken care of. Language barriers are skilfully overcome. Great teachers!”
“None”
Insider tip: “To network with other students.
Maybe a private lesson with the teacher every now and then to reinforce what has been learned.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Beginner Intensive CourseOther comments: Participants receive a student card with which they can eat well and cheaply in the affiliated refectory, as well as go to various facilities at a lower price.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 9. Sep. 2023 by Susanne Schoenegger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“I enjoyed the lessons very much. In the first week, I was assigned to a course that was too demanding for me because I had joined in the 4th week of the course. In the second week it fitted very well because the course started all over again. At the beginning of the second week I felt rather underchallenged.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: It is very important to pay attention to the exact week in which you start the course. Otherwise you can be overwhemeld or underchallenged.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Aug. 2023 by Brigitte Oetzel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The size of the group and that everyone had different prior knowledge. The teacher was knowledgeable, structured and saw everyone and was encouraging.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 18. Jul. 2023 by Christina ålander
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Very good teacher!”
“I would have liked to have heard in advance about the offer of a reduced monthly ticket for public transport as a student of this school. Could have saved 65 euros.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Greta is an amazing teacher!
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 22. May. 2023 by Mirka Pawlik
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Quality of staff, friendliness.”
Insider tip: “Alternative programme e.g. cooking class.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Highly qualified guide! Esther knows a lot and everything with pleasure!
Course: Art Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. May. 2023 by Erich Tomasek
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Was lucky to have a small group. Only 4 people. Great teacher Carolina.”
“There were also groups... my cousin... with 12 people. That's too much.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. May. 2023 by Brigitte Müllner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“I liked the teaching concept with assignment sheets corresponding to the topics discussed (including homework). The Vota "10" is given in any case to the teacher, on whom of course much depends on the overall impression.”
“There wasn't really anything I didn't like. Sure, the classrooms are a bit "old-fashioned", but that doesn't diminish the (success of) the teaching.”
Insider tip: “For jazz lovers: Venice Jazzclub is just around the corner from the school”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The online assessment was totally fine. I had no problems joining the course, which had already started a little earlier. Otherwise, as already mentioned, the teacher and the teaching philosophy (a mix of grammar and topics borrowed from everyday life) were optimal from my point of view.Other comments: none
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 8. May. 2023 by Alfred Surrer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Location, teaching method, social activities, being able to speak to someone about all sorts of problems that occur in a different country from home”
“I would appreciate more socialising - e.g. fixed pub nights / dinner nights with all the students, not necessarily only those from my course.
Socialising is THE MOST IMPORTANT aspect for me personally.”
Insider tip: “Campo Santa Margarita”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Elena, my teacher, is an excellent language teacher.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 4. Apr. 2023 by Ursula Barth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Very friendly local people
very good location with shops and restaurants
Lessons by Elisabetta/ Betta very well structured, instructive, informative,
casual, good vibes”
“12 participants may be a bit too much - for lessons and space”
Insider tip: “I think open cooperation in the course is recommended, you should get involved with the city, the language and the rich cultural offers.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I learned a lot - the intensive course was wonderful for me, it motivated me to continue learning the language I will book a course with you again next year in Venice!
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Nov. 2022 by Michaela Wirth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Everything”
“Nothing”
Insider tip: “Visits organized by the institute”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Nov. 2022 by Francine Rocher
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Everything seemed easy. Attentive teacher”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was a first for me and I am very satisfied. The courses were of high quality and the location was pleasant.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 21. Nov. 2022 by Catherine Aude
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Istituto Venezia compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 Istituto Venezia VeniceAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.54.5
Location of the school4.94.8
Facilities3.94.0
Social activities4.14.0
Organisation4.54.5
Quality of teaching4.44.5
Value for money4.34.4
Homestay4.34.2
Shared flat4.24.2

Istituto Venezia

Accreditations and Quality seals
ASILSEDUITALIAPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Italian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
33% male / 67% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Istituto Venezia and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1995

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Lounge

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 7

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 27%
USA 11%
France 9%
Netherlands 8%
Switzerland 7%
England 7%
Spain 7%
Japan 6%
Brazil 2%
China 1%
Other nationalities 15%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 4.7619047619048%
18-24 years 14.285714285714%
25-34 years 33.333333333333%
35-50 years 38.095238095238%
>50 years 9.5238095238095%
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 100
Throughout the year: 50
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 35 years

Information for all courses offered by Istituto Venezia

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

All payments sent to school are subject to a government tax of EUR 2.

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS ARE 60 MINUTES IN LENGTH.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 50 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 04 Jan 2026, 06 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 02 Jun 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 19 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE).

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults (sample):
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Thematic walking tours through Venice
- Excursions to Lido
- Guided tours of museums and temporary exhibitions
- Conversation labs
- Italian music labs
- Cinema at school

Adults - Paid activities

* Cooking classes on Thursdays:
EUR 40 for students from the school, EUR 50 for everybody else.
4 hours, from 17:00 to 21:00.

The teacher changes the menu weekly, and she explains the multi-faceted and various Italian regional cuisines. It is a practical and fun lesson with a final dinner. Price also includes a good selection of Italian wines.
activity possibledistance from school
Cooking-
Dancing-
Diving2 km
Golf3 km
Horse riding2 km
Music-
Sailing1 km
Swimming2 km
Tennis2 km
Yoga-

Accommodation

Show details of all accommodations
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in € 230 400 590 760 950 1140 1330 1520 1900 2280 190
Price in US$ 272 473 698 899 1,123 1,348 1,572 1,797 2,246 2,695 225
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday 8:30-21:55
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
€40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
13 minutes walking (average reported by 36 former students).
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
Student reviews about Homestay
Adelheid
Accommodation: 4.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 4.0
"Mrs Elsa is a very kind elderly lady. She made a lot of effort to communicate with me in Italian. I thought it was great that she took the time to practise Italian phrases with me. The room is in her flat in San. Polo. The school is a 15-minute walk away.
Christina
Accommodation: 5.0
Room: 4.0
"The room was good, spacious. The hostess who was nice was unfortunately away most of the time.
Alfred
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 4.0
"Was self-catering, so no evaluation of meals. Was however allowed to use the kitchen including spices, spaghetti :-) and pots/pans. Very friendly welcome and stay molto piacevole. Distance to school varies from just over 20 mins to max 30 mins (depending on walking speed).
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in € 350 650 900 1100 1300 1500 1700 1900 2300 2700 200
Price in US$ 414 769 1,064 1,300 1,537 1,773 2,009 2,246 2,718 3,191 237
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Check-in
Sunday 8:30-23:00
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
€60 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Average distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in € 320 640 960 1280 1600 1920 2240 2560 3200 3840 320
Price in US$ 379 757 1,135 1,513 1,891 2,269 2,647 3,025 3,782 4,538 379
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
€60 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Maximum age of students
1
Student reviews about Residence - Casa Cardinal Piazza
Andrea
Accommodation: 4.0
Location: 4.0
Room: 4.0
"It's nice to be able to walk through Venice a few times a day. The location is both a strength and a weakness: a weakness because it is far away from practically everything and a strength because it is wonderfully quiet. The presence of the extremely friendly nuns radiates calm and gives you a feeling of security, also because they always know whether you have already come ‘home’. The room has everything you need, but is still a little sparse.
Olivier
Accommodation: 3.0
Location: 2.0
Room: 2.0
"AC most appreciated. The curfew is not really understandable.
Susanne
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 4.0
Meals 5.0
"There are VERY different rooms there. I've always been really lucky so far and got a nice room. The nuns there are a bit secretive, but very helpful. The fact that the gate closes at 11.00 pm is certainly not everyone's cup of tea.
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in € 540 1080 1620 2160 2700 3240 3780 4320 5400 6480 540
Price in US$ 639 1,277 1,915 2,553 3,191 3,829 4,467 5,105 6,381 7,657 639
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
€90 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
1
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in € 380 760 1140 1520 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 450 899 1,348 1,797
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

City tax: EUR 1.5 per night for the first 5 nights. This tax is not included in the accommodation fee, and it is to be paid directly at the Residence.

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
€70 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
23 minutes walking (average reported by 8 former students).
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
High season dates: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
High season
High season supplement per day: 10 € - High season supplement per week: 15 €
Student reviews about Residence - Santa Marta
Margot
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
"It is a modern student residence. My room was very small, but it had everything I needed. Pots and dishes are provided, but you have to bring your own cleaning supplies. It is located in a quiet part of Venice, where mainly locals live, but you can be back in the centre of the action in just a few minutes. I highly recommend this residence and will definitely come back again.
Renate
Accommodation: 3.0
Location: 3.0
Room: 2.0
Meals 2.0
"The accommodation is very simple and in need of renovation, but clean. It is not suitable for a longer stay as there is no desk or similar in the room. The distance is at least 35 minutes, even if you walk fast, and is certainly too far for most course participants.
Susanne
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
"It is a mixture of monastery, old age/residential home with clearly defined times and rules, and accommodation for guests. A wonderful atmosphere of peace and contemplation. However, it is probably not suitable for everyone. When you come out of the hustle and bustle of Venice into the adjoining garden, it invites you to let your mind wander a little more .... All in all, I can recommend it without reservation.
Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
Price in € 660 1430 2200 2970 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Price in US$ 780 1,690 2,600 3,510
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room

City tax: EUR 1.5 per night for the first 5 nights. This tax is not included in the accommodation fee and it is to be paid directly at the Residence.

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
€100 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
20 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
High season dates: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
High season
High season supplement per day: 10 €
Student reviews about Residence - Santa Marta
Susanne
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 5.0
"Of course, accommodation in a monastery/retirement home is not everyone's cup of tea. The fact that you have to be back on time in the evening also takes some getting used to. I really enjoyed the whole atmosphere, the location and the rules!!! Any time again.

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from Istituto Venezia have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews read what our students report about their stay at Istituto Venezia.

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Questions and answers about Istituto Venezia

Can I also book 3 extra nights at the Santa Marta Residence?
“If availability at the Santa Marta Residence allows, you can also book additional nights there. Please note, however, that accommodation is charged on a weekly basis and you would have to pay for the whole week. ”
Elisa, Booking manager from Venice Language School - Dec 20, 2024
Who will lead the afternoon activities and tours?
“Activities are generally led by art history teachers who speak in an easy Italian for students of all levels, or by our Italian teacher when it comes to seminars on Italian films/songwriters or Italian phrases or gestures or traditional festivals etc.”
Elisa, Booking manager from Venice Language School - Dec 18, 2024
Does the school also organise information evenings on sustainable tourism in Venice?
“The director has often held seminars on the overtourism issue in Venice, on the M.O.S.E. dam system, the lagoon environment, so these topics could just as well be included in "sustainable tourism" issues.”
Elisa, Booking manager from Venice Language School - Dec 18, 2024
Do you have any housing with breakfast?
“At the moment there are no accommodation options for this school that includes any meals. ”
Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 11, 2023
Is the school wheelchair accessible?
“Our school is not wheelchair accessible, I am sorry (as it is not the 90% of Venice bridges). There is an 18 steps stairway to get to the school floor.

Elisa Carrer, Secretarial manager from Venice Language School - Jul 07, 2023
Are dishes and cooking utensils available in the room at Santa Marta Residence or do you have to bring your own?
“All rooms in Santa Marta Residence are with private bathroom and kitchenette, spacious, quiet and bright, comfortably equipped for short or long stays.”
Elisa C, Coordinator from Venice Language School, Venice - Nov 17, 2022
Are there classes at the weekend?
“Group and individual lessons usually run from Monday to Friday. If you are interested in weekend lessons, individual lessons can be organised at the weekend for an additional fee.”
Elisa C, Head of the secretariat from Venice Language School, Venice - Oct 11, 2022

FAQ about Istituto Venezia, Venice

Can I pay the remaining balance to the school on my first day?
“The prepayment has to be made upon the reservation, the remaining balance can be paid either by wire transfer in advance or by credit card or cash to the school on the first day.”
Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 28, 2023
Can I get a student visa for the full-time course?
“The school can issue an acceptance letter for the full-time course after the full course fee has been paid. This acceptance letter can be used to support your visa application. ”
Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 17, 2023
What is the timetable for Group lessons?
“Group lessons are in the morning, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 12:30 (first part from 9:00 to 10:30 and second part from 11:00 to 12:30). ”
Elisa Carrer , School Secretary from - Feb 08, 2023
When do the private lessons take place?
“Private lessons are held at school usually after 13:00.”
Elisa Carrer, Secretarial manager from Venice Language School - Feb 03, 2023
Is the school closed on national bank holidays?
“Yes, the school is closed for regular lessons, but during national holidays we replace regular classes with excursions or alternative activities.”
Elisa, Coordinatore from Venice Language School - Jan 11, 2022
How many students are currently planned per class in the Intensive Course? The maximum is still 12 students or less?
“In this moment we have max 10 students per class here in Istituto Venezia: in case of more students we split the class in 2 smaller groups.”
Tanja Rixecker, Area Manager - German from LanguageCourse.net - Nov 11, 2021

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Terms of Istituto Venezia

First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:45
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Istituto Venezia SRL | Tax registration ID: IT02798070278

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
150 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
North America: €46
,
South America: €59
,
Oceania: €85
,
Asia: €59
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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