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Piccola Università Italiana - Le VenezieTrieste, Italy

From 150€ per week
4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating of Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie, Trieste
Ranked #1 of 3 Italian schools in Trieste
School
Location of the school
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Organisation
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Value for money
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

(1)
Students 18-30 years
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

(6)
Students 31-49 years
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

(14)
Students 50+ years
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

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What we like about the school
  • Welcome dinner.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

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.
  • The language school Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie was founded in Trieste, Italy in 2013.
  • Legal name / parent company: PICCOLA UNIVERSITA' ITALIANA S.R.L.
  • Tax registration ID: IT02367270796

Italian Courses

General Language
Junior
Private
Work & Study
Business
Exam Preparation
Language Plus Activity
Specialty Courses

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

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 - 30 Euro
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 of EUR 100 includes:

  • Transfer to and from Trieste, Venice, Treviso or Ljubljana airport OR 2 half day excursions by minibus,

  • Schoolbag, pen and note pad,

  • City map and information about Trieste, tips on excursions,

  • Presentation including welcome cocktail,

  • Guided city tour of Trieste (every week),

  • Film evenings at school.


    Travel insurance (optional): EUR 10 per week.
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.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.

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.

Our price includes

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Welcome dinner
  • 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: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Note: All courses offered by Piccola Università Italiana, Trieste can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

Videos & Photos

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  • Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie - Student Interviews2/2
  • Building
    Building 1/10
  • Streets of Trieste
    Streets of Trieste2/10
  • Outdoor views
    Outdoor views 3/10
  • Nature
    Nature4/10
  • Stone building
    Stone building5/10
  • Old building
    Old building6/10
  • Students exploring
    Students exploring 7/10
  • Piccola Universita Italiana Trieste student
    Piccola Universita Italiana Trieste student 8/10
  • Trieste during the day
    Trieste during the day9/10
  • Trieste at night
    Trieste at night10/10

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)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:00
Student gender mix
43% male / 57% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo

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)

  • 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
    Paid parking (<500m)

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

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

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Trieste (TRS).
More information about airports around Trieste and how to get from the airport to Trieste on your own here on our Trieste page.

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.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
50 €

Leisure activities

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-

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

Accommodation

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Student opinions about Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie, Trieste

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
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.
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4.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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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
4. Oct. 2022
Liked
I can highly recommend this school; their very enthusiastic management and the entire team of teachers are highly motivated, educated and in a position to teach the Italian language very well. In the future I will only book this school. A varied excursions and leisure program complete the learning experience perfectly. Here the student has the opportunity to apply their acquired knowledge.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss In Trieste, there are many events throughout the year, ranging from the well-known sailing regatta to many musical events. If you are interested, you should plan your language travel accordingly.
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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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Other comments I also like the fact, that after the end of the course, the school offers the opportunity "to stay tuned" with the language via Skype. Here, too, the costs are moderate.
Course: Conversation Course - 1 week
10. May. 2016
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.
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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

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5.0

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4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

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School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Shared Apartment - Residenza PUI
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
31. Aug. 2021
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
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5.0

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5.0

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3.0

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4.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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Course: Course B: Complete (20 Lessons per Week) - 2 weeks
23. May. 2022
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.
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Quality of teaching / language progress: described on the 1st page
Course: Course B: Complete [Italian] - 2 weeks
4. Apr. 2024
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!
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5.0

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5.0

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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
20. Sep. 2023
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.
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4.0

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4.0

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5.0

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5.0

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Course: Standard Course, 20 Lektionen - 8 weeks
6. Mar. 2019
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.
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5.0

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Homestay
5.0

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Course: Course A: Conversation - 1 week
31. Jul. 2023
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 tips about what future students should not miss City tours
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5.0

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4.0

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Quality of teaching / language progress: very good, good ambiance, to be recommended
Course: Active Silver 60+ Programme - Shared flat (double) - 2 weeks
5. Nov. 2020
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 tips about what future students should not miss 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.
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5.0

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3.0

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5.0

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5.0

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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
13. Oct. 2019
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 tips about what future students should not miss Please make more coexistence between the students on Fridays some meetings between all of them.
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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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3.0

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5.0

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School organization
5.0

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Social activities
4.0

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Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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
8. Aug. 2022
Liked
Great range of activities outside of class. Our guide had extensive knowledge of all the places/topics we visited.
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5.0

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Value for money
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5.0

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5.0

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4.0

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School organization
5.0

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Social activities
5.0

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Shared Apartment - Residenza PUI (For Single Use)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Course B: Standard - 2 weeks
3. Oct. 2020
Liked
Not only are the teachers fantastic, anything you need help with is taken care of immediately and professionally.
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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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School organization
5.0

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5.0

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Other
5.0

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Course: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual) - 2 weeks
21. Oct. 2019
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
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5.0

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3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

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5.0

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4.0

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5.0

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5.0

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Social activities
4.0

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Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
14. Mar. 2022
Liked
The staff, very pleasant classes, the organized activities very varied and interesting, school with few students
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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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School organization
5.0

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Social activities
5.0

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Shared Apartment - Residenza PUI
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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
11. Sep. 2018
Liked
I experienced a day of grape harvesting in the Trieste mountains with my host family. It was unforgettable!!!!
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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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4.0

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5.0

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School organization
5.0

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Social activities
5.0

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Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Course B: Complete - 1 week
12. Sep. 2022
Liked
Conveniently located in the heart of the city, very nice amenities, small classrooms, competent teachers.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss See the city and go out to eat.
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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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Other
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments Very good information prior to the arrival about the location of the school and the accommodation.
Course: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual) - 1 week
12. Jul. 2016
Liked
The incredibly good lessons. Never experienced anything like it. My teachers are all perfectly trained.
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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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
6. Dec. 2019
Liked
Very good and nice teacher who had the ability to teach the Italian language in an incredibly good way.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Shared Apartment - Residenza PUI (For Single Use)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Other comments Some of the exursions were not at all affordable.
Course: Standard Course [Italienska] - 2 weeks
16. Sep. 2019
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
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
12. Oct. 2023
Liked
The positive individual commitment of the trainers to the learning requirements of the participants.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss If possible, book three weeks instead of two. Direct Flixbus from Munich.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Shared Apartment - Residenza PUI
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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
16. Mar. 2020
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.)
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Course B: Complete - 1 week
24. Oct. 2022
Liked
Friendliness, simplicity, quick problem solving, small number of students in my class 3,
Insider tips about what future students should not miss 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,
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Shared Apartment - Residenza PUI
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments I loved my experience
Course: Standard [Italien] - 1 week
5. Sep. 2018
Liked
Very nice, competent, friendly guides and teachers, nothing more to say, just great!!!
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Course B: Complete - 1 week
11. Sep. 2023
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.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

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
3. Jun. 2022
Liked
I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere, the willingness to help on any issue, teaching
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Conversation Course - 1 week
5. Oct. 2016
Liked
Good teachers, interesting approach to teaching, focus on conversation skills.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Shared Apartment - Residenza PUI
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

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
30. Sep. 2019
Liked
Small groups, intensive discussions, very friendly and open-minded teachers.
Disliked
Furniture: Desk/chair not optimal for my height (186cm).
Insider tips about what future students should not miss the excursions
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Residenza PUI - Shared Apartment - Double Room for Single Use (Low Season)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: exhausting, but very good
Course: Course C: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual) [Italian] - 1 week
14. May. 2023
Liked
Very pleasant ambience, super location, everyone is very friendly and helpful
Insider tips about what future students should not miss I recommend taking part in the tours, then you also get to know the other students.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: The lessons were entirely tailored to my needs.
Other comments I will definitely recommend it to others
Course: Course E: One-to-One - 1 week
2. Nov. 2022
Liked
Everything worked perfectly from the beginning (entry test) to the end.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss As a beginner, it is essential that you take two weeks and take a course
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Of the three different Italian course weeks so far, by far the funniest, most interesting and well-organized. Will do another week or two in the fall.
Other comments A big THANK YOU for the great support. All teachers are totally responsive to the language needs of the participants. Great success guaranteed. And the entire school staff - as well as the participants - have a lot of fun in class.
Course: Standard Course  - 1 week
5. Mar. 2019

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Questions and answers about Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 Saskia Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 21, 2023
  • 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 Saskia Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 24, 2023
  • Yes, transfer from Trieste is included
    Daniela Redder, Booking Office from Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie - May 03, 2023
  • 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
    • No, there is no discount on the 60+ programme.
      Daniela Redder, Booking Office from Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie - May 24, 2023
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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

FAQ about Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie,

  • 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.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Piccola Universita
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Piccola Universita varies from 1 students (Course E: One-to-One) to 12 students (Junior Summer Camp)
  • 100% of teachers at Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • 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 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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