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Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie
Trieste, Italy

Via Armando Diaz 16 - 34124 Trieste - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    4.7
  • Excellent rating of student apartments
    4.6
  • Top rated social activities
    4.5
  • Apartment - private accommodation very close to school
  • Welcome dinner.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Average age of students is a bit higher than at most schools. Great for students 25 years or older.
  • Cancellation fees if visa is rejected.

Location: Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie (Trieste) is located in the historic city of Trieste, in northeastern Italy. With vast Austro-Hungarian and Slovenian influences, the capital of Italy's Friuli Venezia Giulia region has a lot to offer in terms of sites of interest in addition to beautiful surroundings. The school is housed in the heart of the city, a short 200m from the Piazza Unità d'Italia and within walking distance of attractions such as the Roman Theatre of Trieste, the Revoltella Museum, Piazza della Borsa and much more. The sea and the coastline are just a stone's throw from the school's front door.

Course selection: The school provides courses suitable for students of all levels and many interests. In addition to General Italian programmes available over several schedules and intensities, combination programmes of Italian and specific subjects, such as scuba diving, painting, catamaran sailing, windsurfing and cooking, are also readily available throughout the year. Fantastic programmes for active senior students (60+) are also readily available at certain times of the year, in addition to programmes tailored to the needs of Erasmus+ students. One-to-one and two-to-one programmes are available in conjunction with or independently from any other programme.

Accommodation: Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie can arrange accommodation in residence facilities and homestays with local families, subject to availability.

Italian Courses

General Language
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Course B refers to the school’s Complete course, which is the traditional group format. The class sizes are kept small at just 8 participants, giving each student easy access to their teacher when they would like to ask questions and resolve any language obstacles. All learners on this course are assigned to a group that most corresponds to their current Italian language ability, which is done via a placement test that takes place at the beginning of the course.

If students cannot be placed in an appropriate group due to a lack of students at their level, then they may receive an adapted form of private tuition, in exchange for reducing the total number of class hours.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 10:50
Afternoon: 11:10 - 13:00
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: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
Student comments about "Course B: Complete" at Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie
Lara-Ines 4.0
"I had already covered most of the topics, but a good solidification."
Melissa 4.0
"Started off great with well-organized, planned lessons. Deteriorated a bit over the week."
Ulrike 4.0
"described on the 1st page"
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course combines Course B with 6 individual lessons per week. Individual lessons are a great way to enhance the learning experience and progress more quickly.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
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: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
Student comments about "Course C: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual)" at Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie
Georgi 5.0
"exhausting, but very good"
Fernanda 3.0
"Course C needs to be better organized, especially regarding the purpose of individual classes."
Anne 5.0
"I loved the classes and was glad I did the intensive programme with individual lessons in the afternoon."
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course focuses on Italian literature, contemporary Italian history, history of Italian art, history of Italian music, Italian opera and Italian architecture.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
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: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course focuses on Italian literature, contemporary Italian history, history of Italian art, history of Italian music, Italian opera and Italian architecture.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
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: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
55 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course focuses on Italian literature, contemporary Italian history, history of Italian art, history of Italian music, Italian opera and Italian architecture.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
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
55 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
2025: 19 Jan 2025, 09 Mar 2025, 30 Mar 2025, 19 Oct 2025, 09 Nov 2025

The course includes Italian lessons (course B) and an extracurricular programme with social activities, excursions and cultural field trips.


Arrival and departure day is Sunday.

If the school does not reach the minimum number of participants, a new confirmation for a standard course B will be sent 4 weeks before the course starts.

  • Registration without transfer: EUR 60
  • Supplementary registration fee for transfers from/to the airport in Trieste: EUR 30 (one-way)
  • Supplementary registration fee for transfers from/to the airport in Venice and Ljubljana: EUR 90 (one-way)
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Double room, No meals
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
60 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
Student comments about "Active Silver 60+ Programme - Shared Flat (Double)" at Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie
Elisabeth 5.0
"Accommodation: Not suitable as it is too far away! The 14 bus only runs twice an hour in the afternoon. No possibility to eat or shop in the neighbourhood. "
Edmund 5.0
"very good, good ambiance, to be recommended"
Marianne 5.0
"I think the implementation of courses 60 plus is very good. The interests are then roughly the same. I thought the excursions were good, if I went to a second course next year I might choose the variant without a program but in the same period and then take part in the leisure program depending on the circumstances (it might be the same excursions)."
FREE changes
Starting dates
2025: 19 Jan 2025, 09 Mar 2025, 30 Mar 2025, 19 Oct 2025, 09 Nov 2025

The course includes Italian lessons (course B) and an extracurricular programme with social activities, excursions and cultural field trips.


Arrival and departure day is Sunday.

If the school does not reach the minimum number of participants, a new confirmation for a standard course B will be sent 4 weeks before the course starts.

  • Registration without transfer: EUR 60
  • Supplementary registration fee for transfers from/to the airport in Trieste: EUR 30 (one-way)
  • Supplementary registration fee for transfers from/to the airport in Venice and Ljubljana: EUR 90 (one-way)
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, No meals
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
60 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
Student comments about "Active Silver 60+ Programme - Shared Flat (Single)" at Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie
María Jesús 5.0
"I loved it. Both the teachers, the guide and the 60+ course mates."
FREE changes
Starting dates
2025: 19 Jan 2025, 09 Mar 2025, 30 Mar 2025, 19 Oct 2025, 09 Nov 2025

The course includes Italian lessons (course B) and an extracurricular programme with social activities, excursions and cultural field trips.

Arrival and departure day is Sunday.

If the school does not reach the minimum number of participants, a new confirmation for a standard course B will be sent 4 weeks before course starts.

  • Registration without transfer: EUR 60
  • Supplementary registration fee for transfers from/to the airport in Trieste: EUR 30 (one-way)
  • Supplementary registration fee for transfers from/to the airport in Venice and Ljubljana: EUR 90 (one-way)
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - private, Double room, No meals
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
60 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
2025: 19 Jan 2025, 09 Mar 2025, 30 Mar 2025, 19 Oct 2025, 09 Nov 2025

The course includes Italian lessons (course B) and an extracurricular programme with social activities, excursions and cultural field trips.

Arrival and departure day is Sunday.

If the school does not reach the minimum number of participants, a new confirmation for a standard course B will be sent 4 weeks before course starts.

  • Registration without transfer: EUR 60
  • Supplementary registration fee for transfers from/to the airport in Trieste: EUR 30 (one-way)
  • Supplementary registration fee for transfers from/to the airport in Venice and Ljubljana: EUR 90 (one-way)
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - private, Single room, No meals
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
60 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
Student comments about "Active Silver 60+ Programme - Studio Flat (Single)" at Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie
Gerhard 5.0
"Very good"
Wendy 5.0
"Great course"
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

For students who wish to focus on learning Italian for at least 6 months. Students can opt to spend up to 4 weeks at the school in Tropea.

Inscription fee: EUR 150

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
24, 36, 48 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
55 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

10 group lessons per week focusing on readings from newspapers and discussions of related topics.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 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: 11:10 - 13:00
Afternoon: 16:10 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
Student comments about "Course A: Conversation" at Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie
Alexandra 5.0
"I couldn't imagine learning so much in such a short time. I am absolutely thrilled. I didn't take part in any activities, so no rating."
Junior
FREE changes
Starting dates
2025: 13 Jul 2025, 27 Jul 2025

This course also includes an extracurricular programme with field trips, sports and fun activities, workshops in archaeology, history, science and music, and travel insurance.

  • Registration without transfer: EUR 60
  • Supplementary registration fee for transfers from/to the airport in Trieste: EUR 30 (one-way)
  • Supplementary registration fee for transfers from/to the airport in Venice and Ljubljana: EUR 90 (one-way)
Prices
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Triple room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Interested in this course without accommodation? Please contact us.
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:15 - 12:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
Possible course durations
2, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Student comments about "Junior Summer Camp" at Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie
Sofija 4.0
"Good"
FREE changes
Starting dates
2025: 14 Jul 2025, 28 Jul 2025

This course also includes an extracurricular programme with field trips, sports and fun activities, workshops in archaeology, history, science and music and travel insurance.

  • Registration without transfer: EUR 60
  • Supplementary registration fee for transfers from/to the airport in Trieste: EUR 30 (one-way)
  • Supplementary registration fee for transfers from/to the airport in Venice and Ljubljana: EUR 90 (one-way)
Prices
Price includes
Supervision 24/7
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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: 9:15 - 12:45
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
Possible course durations
2 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
12 years
Age range:
12 - 17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
55 min
Private
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

For two students with the same level booking and studying together. Price per student.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
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
55 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Lessons can be tailored to the student's needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
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: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
55 min
Student comments about "Course E: One-to-One" at Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie
Lilian 4.0
"Very good"
Bettina 5.0
"The lessons were entirely tailored to my needs."
Work & Study
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Inscription fee: EUR 150

Start date for level A0: Jun/Jul (48 weeks).
Start date for level A1: Aug/Sep (36 weeks).
Start date for level A2: Oct/Nov (28 weeks).
Start date for level B1: Jan (20 weeks).
Start date for level B2: Feb/Mar (8 weeks).

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
8, 20, 28, 36, 48 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
Business
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course focuses on Italian for economics and business communication, Italian for tourism, medical Italian, legal Italian and Italian for interpreters.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 55 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: 11:10 - 13:30
Afternoon: 16:10 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course focuses on Italian for economics and business communication, Italian for tourism, medical Italian, legal Italian and Italian for interpreters.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
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: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
55 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course focuses on Italian for economics and business communication, Italian for tourism, medical Italian, legal Italian and Italian for interpreters.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
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
55 min
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course prepares students for Italian exams.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
3-99 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
55 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course prepares students for Italian exams.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
3-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
55 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course prepares students for Italian exams.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
3-99 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
55 min
Language Plus Activity
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course combines Course B with 2 individual contemporary singing lessons (30 minutes each) per week. This course is for contemporary singers of all levels and focuses on technique, performance and repertoire.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
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: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This programme combines Course B with 3 cooking lessons (3,5 hours each) per week.

Course specific data
This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Trieste
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Required minimum language level
Elementary (A2) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
2 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
55 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This course combines Course B with 1 individual opera singing lessons per week. This course is for advanced opera singers and focuses on performance and repertoire.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
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: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
3 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

This programme combines 2 weeks of Course B followed by 1 week individual sailing course (4 lessons of 4 hours each). This course is for beginner sailors. Sailing gear and life jacket included. The sailing course teaches basic terminology, proper fitting out of a boat, sailing with the wind and the techniques of changing direction. The days and times for the sailing lessons are set by the instructor in accordance with weather conditions.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
3 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
55 min
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
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: 10 / Average: 8
Lesson duration
55 min
Specialty Courses
FREE changes
Starting dates
Every Monday

Designed for teachers of Italian as a second language. The course combines Course B with 6 individual lessons of methodology and teaching practice per week.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5-6 daily lessons of 55 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 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1, 2 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
55 min

Our prices for Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Welcome dinner
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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  • Old building
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Student opinions about Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie, Trieste

4.7
Overall school rating of
Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie, Trieste
102 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 
Facilities
4.2 
Social activities
4.5 
Organisation
4.7 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.7 
Value for money
4.5 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.7 
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.6 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
4.0 
Students 18-30 years (7 ratings)
4.9 
Students 31-49 years (16 ratings)
4.8 
Students 50+ years (75 ratings)
4.7 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The school is very well organised and everyone, the teaching staff as well as the administration and leisure tutors, are very nice, helpful and competent. You never feel left alone. The teachers, in my case Virginia and Lara, made the lessons interesting and also with some humour and were very patient. The school, as well as the great Dorian on the excursions, were also very nice and accommodating to the older students.
Disliked
The only negative thing I found was that even if you choose a group course, if there are not enough participants, you can be assigned to a group of two or even to an individual course. Personally, I go on language trips not only to learn the language, but also to meet and experience other people. It should therefore be possible to voluntarily choose a lower level. Otherwise I would be missing an important part.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Both our grammar teacher Virginia and our conversation teacher Lara taught the lessons and the subject matter in an interesting way and with fun and humour as well as with patience.
Course: Course B: Complete - 1 week
Review date: 4. Oct. 2022 by Michael Sticker
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The school provides great support in all matters and is very interested in ensuring that every student attends the appropriate language level. Leisure activities offered every day. The teachers were also very motivated and the lessons were fun.
Details of the review
Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Aug. 2021 by Ilanit Kaiser
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Central location, very nice and competent teachers, great excursion offers, basically nothing to complain about and next year I will gladly take the week that has already been paid for but not yet consumed! I am already looking forward to it!
Disliked
Have not (yet) received a certificate of graduation
Details of the review
Course: Course B: Complete (20 Lessons per Week) - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. May. 2022 by Astrid Konrad
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
Very friendly staff. The level of knowledge is determined in advance in writing and verbally online. This means that the courses can start on day 1. Very good introduction on the 1st day.
Disliked
Course participants changed every week. In the first week I joined a group of 5 women who had already been learning in this group for 2-3 weeks. Due to the weekly change, it is hardly possible to build on skills that have just been acquired. I had booked an over 60s course on the assumption that the course would be offered for older people who learn at a slower pace. Three of the participants were between 23 and 35 years old. The school was so busy in the first week that my husband (beginner) had lessons in the morning and I (A2) in the afternoon. It wasn't so nice, but it was okay. In my course, many participants and the teacher talked at the same time in the first week. During group work, people spoke too loudly, which made it very difficult for me to concentrate and - although my hearing was still OK - I could hardly understand my partner at times.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: described on the 1st page
Course: Course B: Complete [Italian] - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Apr. 2024 by Ulrike Krefting
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
I liked practically everything about the school. It is a pity that I couldn't book another several weeks to strengthen and improve the basics. The school is definitely highly recommended!
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The course was really good. I would mention only that the last grammar teacher Giovanna was the best one, in my opinion.
Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Sep. 2023 by Nathalie Mogenshtein
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
The programme we received was not followed, this especially applies to going to restaurants and excursions. They didn't make an effort to replace it. We paid for it all.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good
Course: Junior Summer Camp [Italian] - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Jul. 2024 by Sofija Milosevic
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Everyone tried very hard and was very friendly, very well organized, school in the mornings and a great program in the afternoons. You feel well looked after all around.
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course, 20 Lektionen - 8 weeks
Review date: 6. Mar. 2019 by Edith Hanschitz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Excellent teaching, professional and committed teachers, good organization, varied and interesting excursions and city tours, friendly and service-oriented approach.
Disliked
The tables are unstable and too small, the WiFi doesn't work reliably, and there are queues in front of the only women's toilet.
Details of the review
Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. May. 2024 by Gabriele Koch
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Very professional school! The classes are excellent. The professors are very good, committed to their work. The excursions organized by the school are excellent too.
Details of the review
Course: Course A: Conversation - 1 week
Review date: 31. Jul. 2023 by Nevena Jovanović
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The personal contact, the helpfulness of the staff, the commitment of the teachers and the pleasant teaching situation, especially the size of the learning group
Disliked
110 minutes in one go, you could take a short break (2-3 minutes) in the room yourself
Insider tip: City tours
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: very good, good ambiance, to be recommended
Course: Active Silver 60+ Programme - Shared flat (double) - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Nov. 2020 by Edmund Steiner-Hertig
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
That they manage to integrate the students. The teachers have an incredible ability to adapt to everyone, very friendly. I can't wait to go back!
Insider tip: It is a good school to study Italian, as well as to live together and join the activities organized by the school itself. The school manages to integrate you with the city, they give you advice and tell you how to get to other points of interest. I recommend it.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: VERY SATISFIED WITH THE SCHOOL, THE ENVIRONMENT. THE TEACHERS, THE ACTIVITIES... A GREAT EXPERIENCE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.
Other comments The tables and chairs are quite uncomfortable. Otherwise excellent.
Course: Standard Course  - 4 weeks
Review date: 13. Oct. 2019 by Ana Lilia Inclán Zagal
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
I had two hours of grammar and two hours of speaking practice in Italian. I was with a very friendly family and they also cooked deliciously.
Disliked
They don't tell you what's around the school: restaurants, shops. They do not have agreements with any restaurants or stores.
Insider tip: Please make more coexistence between the students on Fridays some meetings between all of them.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I would have liked the book to have been included in the price of the course and to be able to keep it at the end.
Other comments Desks should be square not round. It's a juggler and you can't put your book and it doesn't have any drawer.
Course: Course B: Complete - 4 weeks
Review date: 8. Aug. 2022 by Hector Horacio Davila Rodriguez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0
Liked
The teachers are excellent, definitely the best the school has to offer. They are very dedicated, polite, and high-level.
Disliked
The organization of the C Course in 2 weeks was terrible. The first week I only had classes with 1 student, who was clearly on the same level as me, which was great. The following week, new students arrived who were clearly at a lower level, could not understand the basics, and the subject taught was a repetition of the previous week. I asked the school to sort this out on the first day, and despite acknowledging the mistake, they didn't. Also, the individual class doesn't have a clear agenda, I had to determine the content of the class.
Insider tip: Do not book more than 1 week, the course does not continue from one week to the next.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Course C needs to be better organized, especially regarding the purpose of individual classes.
Course: Course C: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Oct. 2022 by Fernanda Pincherle
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Lessons very well adapted to the language level of the participants. Competent and very friendly team of teachers!
Details of the review
Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Aug. 2024 by Elisabeth Murer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Great range of activities outside of class. Our guide had extensive knowledge of all the places/topics we visited.
Details of the review
Course: Course B: Standard - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Oct. 2020 by Elisabeth Kögl
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Not only are the teachers fantastic, anything you need help with is taken care of immediately and professionally.
Details of the review
Course: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Oct. 2019 by Gunther Schmidl
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Excellent instructors, great afternoon outings (4 stars only because some were cancelled due to low enrollment).
Disliked
First week was only 2 hours per day due to low enrollment. Second week added the 2 hours of conversation, which was outstanding. I asked to be able to join just the conversation for part of a third week, but was told there is no flexibility on payment -- I would have to pay for the full week (even though I am only in Trieste for 3 days). Disappointing, but otherwise the experience was very good
Details of the review
Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Mar. 2022 by Deb Stuligross
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The staff, very pleasant classes, the organized activities very varied and interesting, school with few students
Details of the review
Other comments I recommend it without a doubt. The city of Trieste is very beautiful, pleasant and quiet. It is very easy to reach other cities in Italy, Slovenia and Croatia
Course: Standard - 4 weeks
Review date: 11. Sep. 2018 by Concepción Díaz-fierros Tabernero
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
I experienced a day of grape harvesting in the Trieste mountains with my host family. It was unforgettable!!!!
Details of the review
Course: Course B: Complete - 1 week
Review date: 12. Sep. 2022 by Rosi Dürnberger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The incredibly good lessons. Never experienced anything like it. My teachers are all perfectly trained.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I couldn't imagine learning so much in such a short time. I am absolutely thrilled. I didn't take part in any activities, so no rating.
Course: Conversation Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. Dec. 2019 by Alexandra Hild
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
Very good and nice teacher who had the ability to teach the Italian language in an incredibly good way.
Details of the review
Other comments Some of the exursions were not at all affordable.
Course: Standard Course [Italienska] - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Sep. 2019 by Anne Rosvall
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
They are all very very nice, there was always help. The lessons are very well done. Very good overall.
Disliked
Parking problems when coming by car
Details of the review
Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Oct. 2023 by Marion Lopez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The positive individual commitment of the trainers to the learning requirements of the participants.
Insider tip: If possible, book three weeks instead of two. Direct Flixbus from Munich.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very competent and motivated personal trainer (Rosa).
Other comments Expectation exceeded: focus is on language, not on vacation!
Course: Course C: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual) [Italienisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Mar. 2020 by Franz Eckbauer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
I especially liked the very motivated teaching staff and the way they organised the lessons.
Disliked
That the lessons took place in the afternoon from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the excursions in the morning. On the first excursion, we returned at 1 p.m. and it was really stressful to get to class at 2 p.m. on time. I therefore did not take part in any further excursions ( although these would have been interesting). (Travel time, food, etc.)
Details of the review
Course: Course B: Complete - 1 week
Review date: 24. Oct. 2022 by ELFRIEDE UNTER
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Friendliness, simplicity, quick problem solving, small number of students in my class 3,
Insider tip: Muggia, the castle of Miramare, the beaches of Sistiana, the old town of Trieste and its castle, I really liked everything in this city and a week was not enough to see everything,
Details of the review
Other comments I loved my experience
Course: Standard [Italien] - 1 week
Review date: 5. Sep. 2018 by Mélanie Jalbert
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Very nice, competent, friendly guides and teachers, nothing more to say, just great!!!
Details of the review
Course: Course B: Complete - 1 week
Review date: 11. Sep. 2023 by Brigitte Streisselberger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
The location, the teachers and the large classrooms with their technical equipment.
Disliked
The small classrooms. We were in room 3 with 5 students in the first week.
Details of the review
Course: Course B: Complete - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Apr. 2025 by Martin Hahn
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
Very personal atmosphere and a great grammar teacher and good one-to-one tuition.
Disliked
Too large a group and a not so engaging teacher in conversation class. I didn't get to speak enough.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: It would be good if there was the possibility of grammar in the group and individual lessons in the conversation part.
Other comments Very friendly. Very personal.
Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Jun. 2022 by Verena Berger Kolb
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Good teachers, interesting approach to teaching, focus on conversation skills.
Details of the review
Other comments I would like to thank everybody for the care and interesting time there. They are great.
Course: Italian + sailing for beginners (Comet 860) [Italian] - 3 weeks
Review date: 30. Sep. 2019 by Maria Luiza Franceschi Nicodemo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
Small groups, intensive discussions, very friendly and open-minded teachers.
Disliked
Furniture: Desk/chair not optimal for my height (186cm).
Insider tip: The excursions
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: exhausting, but very good
Course: Course C: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual) [Italian] - 1 week
Review date: 14. May. 2023 by Georgi Kojouharoff
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie TriesteAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.74.5
Location of the school4.94.8
Facilities4.23.9
Social activities4.54.0
Organisation4.64.5
Quality of teaching4.74.5
Value for money4.64.4
Homestay4.64.2
Shared flat4.64.2

Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

Accreditations and Quality seals
IALCEDUITALIA
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
43% male / 57% female
Year of school foundation
2013

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Japan 16%
Germany 15%
Switzerland 10%
USA 7%
England 6%
Sweden 5%
Brazil 3%
France 3%
Netherlands 2%
Other nationalities 33%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 16%
25-34 years 28%
35-50 years 32%
>50 years 19%
The average age outside summer is 12 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 30
Throughout the year: 15
Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 15
Adult courses Throughout the year: 15
Average age of students
In summer: 27 years
Throughout the year: 39 years

Information for all courses offered by Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
120.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

There is EUR 2 Government Tax added to each registration.

Price reduction on group courses in case of public holidays:
Course A - EUR 15
Course B - EUR 30
Course C - EUR 30
Private lessons for Courses C, D, E are made up.

Students aged 16-17 need written consent from their guardian, sent with the booking.

The registration fee includes:

  • Pick-up transfer from and to Trieste airport (TRS) or 2 half day excursions by minibus. Supplementary registration fee for transfers from/to the airports in Venice (VCE + TSF) and the airport in Ljublana (LJU): EUR 60 (for each way).
  • Schoolbag, pen and note pad
  • City map and information about Trieste, tips on excursions
  • Presentation including welcome cocktail
  • Guided city tour of Trieste
  • Film evenings at school

    Travel insurance (optional): EUR 10 per week.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
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 Trieste (TRS).
More details about airports near Trieste and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Trieste page. For flight comparisons to Trieste, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Trieste and its majestic palaces
- Trieste – A crossroad of cultures and religions
- The Jewish Trieste
- Trieste’s ancient markets
- Tergeste – Discovering Roman Trieste
- Italian movies in the school cinema with introduction seminar

Adults - Paid activities

- Cividale del Friuli: Longobards in power
- Udine and the masterpieces of Tiepolo
- DOC Vineyards “Colli Orientali del Friuli” and visit of a winery with wine tasting
- Venzone: “Il borgo più bello d’Italia 2017”
- Spilimbergo and visit of the Friulian Mosaic school
- Guided visiting tour of Duino castle and Rilke path
- Visit of the „Grotta Gigante“
- Hiking trips in the surroundings of Trieste, accompanied by a WWF guide
- Guided tour of the Natural History Museum and visit of a coffee roaster
- Wine and Oil tasting at the Parovel farm
- San Daniele: The taste and the history of the land of Prosciutto

Junior - Free activities

- Trieste and its majestic palaces
- Trieste – A crossroad of cultures and religions
- The Jewish Trieste
- Trieste’s ancient markets
- Tergeste – Discovering Roman Trieste
- Italian movies in the school cinema with introduction seminar

Junior - Paid activities

- Cividale del Friuli: Longobards in power
- Udine and the masterpieces of Tiepolo
- DOC Vineyards “Colli Orientali del Friuli” and visit of a winery with wine tasting
- Venzone: “Il borgo più bello d’Italia 2017”
- Spilimbergo and visit of the Friulian Mosaic school
- Guided visiting tour of Duino castle and Rilke path
- Visit of the „Grotta Gigante“
- Hiking trips in the surroundings of Trieste, accompanied by a WWF guide
- Guided tour of the Natural History Museum and visit of a coffee roaster
- Wine and Oil tasting at the Parovel farm
- San Daniele: The taste and the history of the land of Prosciutto
Videos about leisure activities at Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie Trieste
activity possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Basketball-
Cooking-
Dancing1 km
Diving3 km
Football (soccer)-
Golf10 km
Horse riding9 km
Mountainbiking5 km
Music-
Sailing20 km
Skiing60 km
Swimming-
Tennis2 km
Volleyball3 km
Yoga-

Accommodation

There is a weekly placement fee of EUR 20 per week.

Check-in
Sunday 13:00 or later
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 € (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
26 minutes walking (average reported by 4 former students).
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
16
Student comments about Homestay
Melissa
Accommodation: 3.0
Location: 3.0
Room: 2.0
"The host was great. Very kind and patient with language. She went out of her way to be helpful and gave good conversation! The room itself is marginal as it was small and cluttered."
Anne
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 3.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 5.0
"My host's home was immaculate and she was lovely. I loved having to speak Italian the whole time I was there. The only thing I didn't like was being fairly far away from the school. When I had a few breaks during the day between classes, the host's house was too far away so I couldn't just go and rest for a few hours before I went back to the programme. "

There is a weekly placement fee of EUR 20 per week.

Check-in
Sunday 13:00 or later
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
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
16

There is a weekly placement fee of EUR 10 per week.

Check-in
Sunday 13:00 or later
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
30 € (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast.
Minimum age of students
16

There is a weekly placement fee of EUR 10 per week.

Check-in
Sunday 13:00 or later
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
48 € (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16

There is a weekly placement fee of EUR 10 per week.

Check-in
Sunday 13:00 or later
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)
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
Minimum age of students
16

There is a weekly placement fee of EUR 20 per week.

Check-in
Sunday 13:00 or later
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
58 € (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
Breakfast & 1 meal.
Minimum age of students
16
Check-in
Sunday 15:00 or later
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
30 € (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
16
Dates
High season dates: 29 Mar 2025 - 25 Oct 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 30 €
Check-in
Sunday 15:00 or later
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
55 € (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
16
Dates
High season dates: 29 Mar 2025 - 25 Oct 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 50 €
Student comments about Residenza PUI Studio - Single Use
Elisabeth
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
"Very nice, super equipped accommodation."

The Residenza PUI accommodation is located on the third floor of a historic building dating back multiple centuries, right in the middle of the city centre. You’ll find plenty of amenities and activities to take advantage of nearby, including cafes, bars and a supermarket where you can get your daily necessities. This is a great option for those who love socialising, as residents meet people from all walks of life during their time here.

Some of the features of the apartment include a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, fully furnished rooms, your very own TV in your room, central heating, and WiFi access. Both towels and bedcloths are provided, and these are changed on the weekends. Cleaning service once per week (common areas only).

Check-in
Sunday 15:00 or later
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
30 € (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Distance from school
5 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
16
Dates
High season dates: 29 Mar 2025 - 25 Oct 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 30 €
Student comments about Residenza PUI
Irene
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
"The kitchen was poorly kept clean by the flatmates, rubbish was not taken away. I did it twice, although no rubbish was produced by me. "

This is a double room for single use only.

Check-in
Sunday 15:00 or later
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
25 € (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room
Distance from school
5 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
16
Dates
High season dates: 29 Mar 2025 - 25 Oct 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 20 €
Check-in
Sunday 15:00 or later
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 € (Only extra week bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room
Distance from school
5 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
16
Dates
High season dates: 29 Mar 2025 - 25 Oct 2025
High season
High season supplement per week: 30 €
Student comments about Residenza PUI - Single Use
Georgi
Accommodation: 3.0
Location: 4.0
Room: 2.0
"The rooms with bathroom only had a window to the light well (no courtyard!), the rooms with shared bathroom probably only had windows to the street. All in all, the rooms are very bright. Self-catering is possible, but some things are unclear at the beginning: who buys what, e.g. toilet paper, soap, dishwasher tablets. Who takes out the rubbish and to where? "
Ute
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 5.0
"Great room. The bathroom was often busy at peak times. Otherwise everything was great."

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

Does the school also offer a hiking module for the afternoon?
We offer walks in the countryside and can give her some tips on where to go, but we don't offer a hiking programme.
Daniela, Booking manager from Piccola Universita - Oct 31, 2024
I'm looking for a language course for my 70-year-old mother. The Active Silver 60+ might be a good option for her, what is included in the price of the programme?
The Active Silver 60+ includes Italian lessons, 1 welcome drink, 1 aperitivo, 1 guided city tour, and coffee, 1 museum visit, 4 half-day excursions, 1 full-day excursion, 1 afternoon excursion with snack + watching an Italian classic movie), registration fee and accommodation. Please note that the programme runs on fixed dates during the year.
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 23, 2024
Can the transfer to the accommodation also be organised from the train station in Udine?
Unfortunately, the transfer cannot be organised from Udine. However, the journey can be organised from Venice, Trieste or Ljubiliana.
Daniela, Booking manager from Piccola Universita - Jul 08, 2024
I am interested in booking the Junior Summer Camp offered by Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie (Trieste). My daughter is 17 years old. Can the school provide airport transfers?
Yes, for junior students, the school Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie can provide return airport transfers from Trieste (TRS), Venice Marco Polo (VCE), Treviso (TSF), or Lubiana (LJU) airports.
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 07, 2024
Is it possible to start the course at Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie on any Monday, even if I am a beginner in Italian?
Yes, the school Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie offers Italian courses for students of all levels, year-round.
Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 26, 2023
I would like to take part in the standard course B, but the two activities that are included are not enough for me. Can I book additional activities?
You are very welcome to book additional activities. Please come to the school reception and we will tell you which activities are available during your stay and help you to book them.
Daniela, Booking manager from Piccola Universita - Dec 15, 2023
Does Piccola Universita Italiana in Trieste have a parking?
We recommend students the MOLO IV parking space.

It is possible to buy a daily card or the school can provide a card for the month (valid always from the 1st day of the month to the last day of the month).
Daniela Redder, Booking Officer from Piccola Universita Italiana - Sep 15, 2023
Is a transfer always possible?
No, at the time of writing this answer, transfer to accommodation is only possible if you have also booked accommodation with this language school. If you have booked accommodation privately, the transfer is not possible.
Diana Becker, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 25, 2023
Is there a discount on the 60+ programme if the school is closed one day due to a bank holiday?
No, there is no discount on the 60+ programme.
Daniela Redder, Booking Office from Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie - May 24, 2023
Can I get a transfer from Trieste train station instead of the airport?
Yes, we can arrange transfer from the train station if you book accommodation with us.
Daniela Redder, Booking Office from Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie - May 05, 2023
Is transfer included in the 60+ programme?
Yes, transfer from Trieste is included
Daniela Redder, Booking Office from Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie - May 03, 2023
I was at the school 6 months ago and would like to go again because I liked it so much. Is there a discount for me as a returning student?
Yes, there is a EUR 10 discount from our website and the school does not charge a registration fee if you return within a year. Note, however, that in this case the afternoon activities are not included.
Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 24, 2023
I would like to stay with a host family and add half board. Unfortunately, I don't like fish and other seafood. Can I get meals without these ingredients with the family?
The families are happy to adapt to your tastes and offer you an alternative if you don't like something or are allergic. We inform the school and family in advance and then it's no problem!
Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 21, 2023
In the course with 20 lessons per week, do the lessons take place in the morning or in the afternoon?
The times at which the course takes place are usually only decided on the Friday afternoon before the course starts, as only then are the tests of all participants (hopefully) available and the classes can be put together.

The classes of the group course are usually in the morning, but they may also be in the afternoon.
Daniela, Administration from Piccola Università Italiana - Mar 10, 2023
Can 16-year old students enroll in your courses?
Yes, as long as the parents sign an authorisation form we are happy to welcome 16 year old students.
Daniela Redder, Booking Office from Piccola Università Italiana - Feb 08, 2023
Is there a level test before the course starts?
Yes, as soon as some prior knowledge is available, a level test will be conducted. Approximately 1 week before the course starts, the level will be determined via written and oral test.
Daniela, Administration from Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie, Triest - Nov 21, 2022
I am interested in the senior language course - but do not need accommodation. What is the price for 2 weeks course without accommodation?
The 60+ programme can only be booked as a package as offered (course and accommodation). The programme has fixed start days as well.

Alternatively, the Standard Course B can be offered, which starts weekly. The activities from the weekly programme can be booked on site directly at the school.
Tanja, Languagecourse.Net - Jan 27, 2022
I have a 10yo daughter who has not learned Italian yet. Could you recommend anything?
In this case, we may organise individual lessons for the student. The minimum required booking is 10 hours of lessons.
Daniela Redder, Booking Office from Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie - Jan 18, 2022
I am 65 years old. I am interested in taking a two-week language Course in Italy. Would it be suitable for me/my age?
Yes, Piccola Universita Italiana has a language programme for you! The teachers have plenty of experience in having students of all ages and adapting the content and rhythm of the class to students regardless of their age.
Ana Carolina, LanguageCourse.net - Oct 01, 2021

FAQ about Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie, Trieste

What is the best price for a course at Piccola Università Italiana, Trieste?
Italian courses at Piccola Università Italiana start at 150 € for Long Term - Gap Year, Sabbatical course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
What is the most popular accommodation offered by Piccola Universita?
The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Piccola Universita
What is the number of students per class at Piccola Universita?
Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Piccola Universita varies from 1 students (Cultural Course: One-to-One) to 12 students (Junior Summer Camp)
Which countries are students of Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie from?
The highest Nationality percentage at Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie comes from Japan with a 16% representation, followed by students from Germany (15%) and Switzerland (10%).
Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie offers courses for which ages?
Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie offers courses from 12 years (Junior Summer Camp, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 27 during the summer and 39 for the rest of the year.

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