Scuola Virgilio Trapani (Sicily), Italy
- School just next to the beach
- Excellent rating of teaching quality4.9
- Lessons are for 60 minutes, much longer than in most schools.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Location: Scuola Virgilio is located in the beautiful Sicilian town of Trapani, Italy. The school is a five minute walk from the Trapani Train Station, and there are a number of shops and restaurants closeby. Local attractions such as the Fountain of Saturn, The Contemporary Art Museum and The Museum of Illusions Trapani are all within proximity of the school, ensuring that students have ample opportunity to create lasting memories whilst completing their language goals.
Course selection: Course selection includes options of group lessons, as well as tailored-made one-to-one programmes. The Standard General programme is available to all levels, with a specialised all-inclusive course of "Learning in a Teacher's Home" popular amongst individual students looking for an immersive experience. One-to-one courses are readily available throughout the year, with private lessons also being able to be taken in conjunction with a group programme. The school also offers courses to learn English and Spanish.
Accommodation: Scuola Virgilio is happy to assist students with their accommodation, offering options of Homestay with local families and Student Residence, the whole year-round.
School facilities: All classrooms are well equipped and spacious with heating, air conditioning and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Methodology: The school's native teaching staff offer dynamic lessons with a communicative and informal style approach, allowing for personalised attention for each student.
Italian Courses
Standard Course
15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from195€ / week More

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Our price (€) | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 975 | 1170 | 1365 | 1560 | 1755 | 1950 | 2340 |
Price in US$ | 207 | 414 | 621 | 828 | 1034 | 1241 | 1448 | 1655 | 1862 | 2068 | 2482 |
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Bildungsurlaub - Hessen & Niedersachsen30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from405€ / week More
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Our price (€) | 405 | 700 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 430 | 743 |
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:15
Regular Bildungsurlaub22.5 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from310€ / week More
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Our price (€) | 310 | 595 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 329 | 631 |
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:15
Standard Plus Course20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from295€ / week More
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Our price (€) | 295 | 590 | 885 | 1180 | 1475 | 1770 | 2065 | 2360 | 2655 | 2950 | 3540 |
Price in US$ | 313 | 626 | 939 | 1252 | 1565 | 1878 | 2190 | 2503 | 2816 | 3129 | 3755 |
The course price includes teaching materials, a guided tour of the old town centre of Trapani and an Italian conversation session on a bar terrace every week.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:15
50+ Standard Course15 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from195€ / week More
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Our price (€) | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 975 | 1170 | 1365 | 1560 | 1755 | 1950 | 2340 |
Price in US$ | 207 | 414 | 621 | 828 | 1034 | 1241 | 1448 | 1655 | 1862 | 2068 | 2482 |
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
50+ Standard Plus Course20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from295€ / week More
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Our price (€) | 295 | 590 | 885 | 1180 | 1475 | 1770 | 2065 | 2360 | 2655 | 2950 | 3540 |
Price in US$ | 313 | 626 | 939 | 1252 | 1565 | 1878 | 2190 | 2503 | 2816 | 3129 | 3755 |
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:15
Standard Course at Teacher's Home15 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from1190€ / week Includes accommodationMore
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Our price (€) | 1190 | 2380 | 3570 | 4760 | 5950 | 7140 | 8330 | 9520 | 10710 | 11900 | 14280 |
Price in US$ | 1296 | 2591 | 3886 | 5181 | 6476 | 7772 | 9067 | 10362 | 11657 | 12952 | 15543 |
This course includes 15 Italian lessons per week at the teacher's home, accommodation and conversation practice during lunch.
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 18:30
Online One-to-One Course10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from350€ / week More
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Our price (€) | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 372 | 743 | 1114 | 1485 |
This course is the perfect option for students who want to have the ability to organise lessons around their own priorities.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 19:30
One-to-One Course10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from450€ / week More
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Our price (€) | 450 | 900 | 1350 | 1800 | 2250 | 2700 | 3150 | 3600 | 4050 | 4500 | 5400 |
Price in US$ | 478 | 955 | 1432 | 1909 | 2387 | 2864 | 3341 | 3818 | 4295 | 4773 | 5727 |
In this course, the teacher gives the student specific attention to improve areas they need help with. The student can choose the focus (conversation, grammar or industry-specific language) and the course location (at the school, at home or another venue).
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:30
Two-to-One Course10 lessons per week | 2 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)from500€ / week More
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Our price (€) | 500 | 1000 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 3500 | 4000 | 4500 | 5000 | 6000 |
Price in US$ | 531 | 1061 | 1591 | 2121 | 2652 | 3182 | 3712 | 4242 | 4773 | 5303 | 6363 |
In this course, the teacher gives the students specific attention to improve areas they need help with. The students can choose the focus (conversation, grammar or industry-specific language) and the course location (at the school, at home or another venue).
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:30
Our prices for Scuola Virgilio include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Student opinions about Scuola Virgilio, Trapani (Sicily)
Scuola Virgilio, Trapani (Sicily)
Ratings of Scuola Virgilio compared to ratings of all schools in Italy
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Scuola Virgilio
“My childhood dream to bring the world to Trapani: 15 years in the making, over 2000 students from 50+ countries and counting. Learn languages, love life!”
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Library
Movie rental
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 5
Student Age / Nationality
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
---|---|
Germany | 20% |
USA | 15% |
France | 8% |
Spain | 8% |
England | 7% |
Switzerland | 6% |
Netherlands | 5% |
Brazil | 3% |
Japan | 3% |
Other nationalities | 25% |
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 5% |
18-24 years | 10% |
25-34 years | 15% |
35-50 years | 35% |
>50 years | 35% |
Information for all courses offered by Scuola Virgilio
Private airport transfers:
- from Trapani airport: EUR 30 one way.
- from Palermo airport: EUR 100 one way.
The registration fee includes: - processing fees,
- placement test,
- attendance certificate,
- welcome pack with tourist information,
- student card with discounts and advantages in a series of affiliated shops,
- access to the multimedia library,
- membership at online conversation exchange group.
When there's a bank holiday, 50% of group tuition is recuperated within the same week. Generally, 2 hours are recuperated for the Standard course; and 2 or 3 hours are recuperated for the Standard Plus course.
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 20 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 20 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Food tastings at the school
"Meet & greet" aperitivo sessions
Meetings with local producers
Adults - Paid activities
Excursions all around western Sicily
Accommodation
Shared Flat
In high demand!
2 ratings Single room, No meals
Shared bathroom
from
175 €/ week Show more

Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | -- | 350 | 525 | 700 | 875 | 1050 | 1225 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 175 | 40 |
Price in US$ | 391 | 587 | 782 | 977 | 1173 | 1368 | 1563 | 1954 | 2345 | 196 | 45 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Shared Flat 2 ratings Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Shared bathroom
from
120 €/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | -- | 240 | 360 | 480 | 600 | 720 | 840 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 120 |
Price in US$ | 268 | 402 | 536 | 670 | 804 | 938 | 1072 | 1340 | 1608 | 134 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
B&B Kantune
For the summer, only limited places left!
2 ratings Single room, Breakfast
Private bathroom
from
300 €/ week Show more
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | One-time fee (charged by school) |
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Price in € | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 | 50 |
Price in US$ | 335 | 670 | 1005 | 1340 | 1675 | 2010 | 2345 | 2680 | 3349 | 4019 | 335 | 56 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Questions and answers about Scuola Virgilio
- Is the school located in the Old Town of Trapani?“Yes, both the school and the student residence are located in the old town, close to the beach.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 02, 2023
- Is it possible to do group classes on low season?“Yes, the school offers group classes all year around, Sicily is a very seasonal destination so the ammount of students is smaller in the winter months compared to summer, so the groups are normally way more reduced.”Ángel Marcos Portoles, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 24, 2022
- How are the teachers and the lessons at this school?“We have received feedback describing them as very enthusiastic teachers, with a lot of humor. The lessons are an excellent mix of free speaking, clear explanations of grammar, reading of texts and exercises and individual correction.”Ángel Marcos Portoles, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 24, 2022
- Has the school moved location recently?“The school moved location in September 2022, from Via Bernardo Bonaiuto to Via Osorio, closer to the train station.”Ángel Marcos Portoles, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 24, 2022
FAQ about Scuola Virgilio, Trapani (Sicily)
- How does it work when the school cannot provide a group class due to not having the minimum of people?“As most schools, Scuola Virgilio offers a replacement in form of private lessons. Here the replacement is around 2 private lessons for every 5 group lessons booked.”Ángel Marcos Portoles, Service Delivery Manager from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 24, 2022
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Scuola Virgilio?The accommodation Shared Flat is the most popular among all our clients of Scuola Virgilio
- What is the number of students per class at Scuola Virgilio?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Scuola Virgilio varies from 1 students (Standard Course at Teacher's Home) to 8 students (Standard Course)
- Which countries are students of Scuola Virgilio from?The highest Nationality percentage at Scuola Virgilio comes from Germany with a 20% representation, followed by students from USA (15%) and France (8%).
- Scuola Virgilio offers courses for which ages?Scuola Virgilio offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 40 during the summer and 50 for the rest of the year.
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The course price includes teaching materials, a guided tour of the old town centre of Trapani and an Italian conversation session on a bar terrace every week.