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Venice Language SchoolVenice, Italy

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

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

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

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

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

Italian Courses

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General Language
Intensive CoursePopular Italian course
20 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
All levels
from
300€ / week
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Combined Course 1 (20 group + 5 individual)
25 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
All levels
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500€ / week
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Combined Course 2 (20 group + 10 individual)
30 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
All levels
from
700€ / week
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Venetian Civilization and Cuisine
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
45 min/lesson
All levels
from
300€ / week
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Private
Private Lessons
5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
Minimum level: Absolute Beginner (A0)
from
225€ / week
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Semi-private Lessons
This course tends to sell out quickly!
5 lessons per week | 2 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
45 min/lesson
All levels
from
280€ / week
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Language Plus Activity
Art Course
15 lessons per week | 12 students (max)
45 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
from
300€ / week
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Private Art Course in Italian
5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
45 min/lesson
Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)
from
300€ / week
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Our prices for Venice Language School include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: every afternoon free organized leisure program
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

Student opinions about Venice Language School, Venice

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
Venice Language School, Venice
134 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities
4.1 

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Organisation
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (18 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 31-49 years (41 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 50+ years (68 ratings)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
41 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I am working in teachers training in university, basically in didactics. I enjoyed very much to "change the side" and to experience myself as a student. I was impressed, how the teachers handled a range of different students, how they motivated students from different countries really to conversate in italian (not, and it would have been much easier, at least during breaks or in the afternoons, in English or german). I also liked the way of teching and learning, how grammer was combined with literature or contents of daily life. The teachers did a very good work!!”
Insider tip: “The afternoon programmes were wonderful, don´t miss the Rialto-Tour and the visit of Frari-church!”
Details of the review
Other comments The location is beautiful, close to Campo santa Margarita, a typical house, you can also enjoy the breaks. be prepared that it can be cold in winter!
Course: Standard
Review date: 15. Jan. 2005 by
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“I particularly liked the mix between the motivation to talk a lot and the intensity of the grammar teaching. Giulia was a fantastic teacher who showed us that you don't need a dictionary to speak Italian and solve problems. I also found the ‘gite guidate’ through Venezia's history and specialities with Alessandro very enriching. The location of the school is also good, easy to reach and the number of participants was also ideal.”
Disliked
“I think that the assessment of the level you have is too quick. I think I could have chosen level 4. In hindsight, the B1 level course gave me more confidence. It would have been good to know that you can get a Vaoretto card at the student rate, which is valid for one month. I didn't realise this and bought a card for 65 euros just for one week. I could have saved myself these costs if I had known about this card or had received the letter from the institute before travelling. One more thing: the morning lessons should have lasted until 1pm. As an adult, half an hour in the morning is enough patience.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Teachers good, competent, friendly, courteous. Responded to students. What I would like to see in future is that in the private lessons, which I took separately, the questions are dealt with even if they correspond to a higher level. The indication that the questions are from a higher level is not relevant for me in private lessons. Because I personally want to progress.
Course: Intensive Course [Italienisch] + 4 Privatstunden  - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Jul. 2024 by Simone Angst-Muth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
63 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I enjoyed the lessons very much. In the first week, I was assigned to a course that was too demanding for me because I had joined in the 4th week of the course. In the second week it fitted very well because the course started all over again. At the beginning of the second week I felt rather underchallenged.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: It is very important to pay attention to the exact week in which you start the course. Otherwise you can be overwhemeld or underchallenged.
Course: Intensive Course [Italienisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Aug. 2023 by Brigitte Oetzel
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
67 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The welcome and the whole atmosphere are wonderfully friendly, polite, appreciative and relaxed. The teachers are committed and approachable. The alternation of teaching methods is well thought out. The group size is excellent!”
Disliked
“The lessons are a bit short and could have been a good 30 to 45 minutes longer. Some of the additional activities were very interesting, but could have focussed more on culture and history.”
Insider tip: “Vivaldi concerts”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The course was just right for me, level A2, very good teacher and great assistant! Good group size and varied content. Well organised!!!
Other comments Can be recommended with a clear conscience.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 2. Sep. 2024 by Andrea Wiericks
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
68 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I liked the teaching concept with assignment sheets corresponding to the topics discussed (including homework). The Vota "10" is given in any case to the teacher, on whom of course much depends on the overall impression.”
Disliked
“There wasn't really anything I didn't like. Sure, the classrooms are a bit "old-fashioned", but that doesn't diminish the (success of) the teaching.”
Insider tip: “For jazz lovers: Venice Jazzclub is just around the corner from the school”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The online assessment was totally fine. I had no problems joining the course, which had already started a little earlier. Otherwise, as already mentioned, the teacher and the teaching philosophy (a mix of grammar and topics borrowed from everyday life) were optimal from my point of view.
Other comments none
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 8. May. 2023 by Alfred Surrer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The quality of the lessons stands and falls with the students, I have always been lucky to have students in the class who were similarly quick in their understanding. The teachers are very committed and do a good job.”
Disliked
“The homework :-) :-) I would have liked the cancelled public holiday to be made up in the form of an extended school days, e.g. one hour longer each day.”
Insider tip: “Perhaps one or two individual lessons.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The fact that only Italian is spoken helps a lot. You just have to make an effort and contribute yourself.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 9. Apr. 2024 by Susanne Schönegger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Very friendly local people very good location with shops and restaurants Lessons by Elisabetta/ Betta very well structured, instructive, informative, casual, good vibes”
Disliked
“12 participants may be a bit too much - for lessons and space”
Insider tip: “I think open cooperation in the course is recommended, you should get involved with the city, the language and the rich cultural offers.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I learned a lot - the intensive course was wonderful for me, it motivated me to continue learning the language I will book a course with you again next year in Venice!
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Nov. 2022 by Michaela Wirth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
33 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The quality of teachers, dynamism, diversity of exercises proposed. The school is very well located and offers plenty of activities outside the classroom.”
Details of the review
Other comments The team of teachers and the supervising team are available, welcoming, and put at ease all students. I also enjoyed being surrounded by people from the 4 corners of the world, it is extremely rewarding!
Course: Intensive - 1 week
Review date: 14. Apr. 2015 by Anne Lise Advocat
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
59 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“There is a unique family atmosphere in this school. One immediately feels well taken care of. Language barriers are skilfully overcome. Great teachers!”
Disliked
“None”
Insider tip: “To network with other students. Maybe a private lesson with the teacher every now and then to reinforce what has been learned.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Beginner Intensive Course
Other comments Participants receive a student card with which they can eat well and cheaply in the affiliated refectory, as well as go to various facilities at a lower price.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 9. Sep. 2023 by Susanne Schoenegger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
75 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The size of the group and that everyone had different prior knowledge. The teacher was knowledgeable, structured and saw everyone and was encouraging.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 18. Jul. 2023 by Christina ålander
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
50 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Location, teaching method, social activities, being able to speak to someone about all sorts of problems that occur in a different country from home”
Disliked
“I would appreciate more socialising - e.g. fixed pub nights / dinner nights with all the students, not necessarily only those from my course. Socialising is THE MOST IMPORTANT aspect for me personally.”
Insider tip: “Campo Santa Margarita”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Elena, my teacher, is an excellent language teacher.
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 4. Apr. 2023 by Ursula Barth
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
75 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I would especially like to mention the excellent teacher Roberta; she is very competent and attentive, as well as cheerful and open-minded.”
Disliked
“Some of the rooms are a little small”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 9. Oct. 2023 by Renate Lowe
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
44 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I really enjoyed meeting the other students, participating in the classroom discussions, and joining others for social events.”
Insider tip: “Take advantage of any extracurricular activites that interest you.”
Details of the review
Other comments I really didn't know what to expect, but found myself pleasantly surprised by a very positive experience. Teachers know their stuff and are generally approachable. School's location is optimal. I would certainly return!
Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Oct. 2007 by Susan Westwood
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Very accommodating and good teachers, great location, good class sizes and especially the private lessons were very helpful.”
Disliked
“There were many oral exercises, which may help many people (especially if the course is longer). However, for me, written exercises are also very helpful, of which there were not a lot.”
Details of the review
Course: Combined Course 1 (20 group + 5 individual) [Italian] - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Oct. 2022 by Silvan Messerli
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
69 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Great location, old house, friendly and lively teaching by the teachers, variety of teaching methods, class size”
Disliked
“My rating was too low and I had difficulty changing levels. I was underchallenged, but didn't put up much of a fight. The students' pronunciation skills were very poor, as were their fluency skills, which were never corrected or addressed. It was very exhausting for me to listen. I almost only enjoyed listening to the teacher. I booked the course because I wanted to learn to speak more. I had a year of Duolingo self-study before that. But I was able to speak much better.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course [Italienisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2023 by Bali Schreiber
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“Very friendly teachers. Answered all questions in detail. Good exercises for 4 people in the first week”
Disliked
“Classroom was too small for 12 people, lots of paper consumption. In 2nd week, inappropriate exercises for 12 people i.e. partly very high noise level.”
Insider tip: “The afternoon activities, very interesting”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Jun. 2022 by Alexander Kollmetz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
47 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Teaching was very good. Friendly atmosphere. Really made an effort with all students to encourage us.”
Insider tip: “Make sure you get in the right class. I was put into beginners when I am A2 level. Lots of people on the first day so easy for mistakes to be made.”
Details of the review
Other comments Lovely location. Great cafes nearby. Teaching was excellent.
Course: Intensive - 1 week
Review date: 30. Sep. 2013 by Vicki Morley
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
33 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Very nice atmosphere, friendly but serious attitude from teachers. Definitely want to come back.”
Insider tip: “Bring your own grammar book and definitely - a dictionary (which was very useful).”
Details of the review
Other comments I would have loved a bit more structured approach to the grammar part. After first week I was confused and went to buy a grammar book to clear some things up. And the beginning seemed a bit slow - first three days we repeated pretty much the same stuff. And I don't mind a bit more homework. About social activities - I didn't participate cause our coursemates went to the first one and afterwards told that it was all in Italian so it held me back from future events cause there is no point for me if I don't understand anything. Maybe next year! :)
Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Jun. 2015 by Austra Pudane
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Friendly helpful atmosphere. Small classes, interesting students of all ages, and nationalities.”
Insider tip: “The afternoon guided walks were informative and fun. I bought a season ticket for the vaporetto for the month, saved a lot of money and made it easy to hop on and off the boats.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
Review date: 9. Mar. 2007 by Hermione Phillips
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
35 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Teachers - Roberta and Sylvia. Attitude toward students, Teaching methods, friendly atmosphere.”
Insider tip: “Take part in after class activities”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive - 1 week
Review date: 5. May. 2015 by Inga Dejus
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
63 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The people at the school were friendly and efficient and professional - very good atmosphere.”
Insider tip: “Participate wholly and at the same time relax.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive - 1 week
Review date: 15. May. 2016 by Susanne Willaing
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
23 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Great location, very nice people, cultural offerings in the afternoon/evening are always TOP”
Disliked
“Mostly seniors, it may not be particularly suitable for younger people who want to get to know young people.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 11 weeks
Review date: 22. Dec. 2023 by Galina Ludin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Location, atmosphere (old, interesting building), small classes, everyone was very friendly.”
Insider tip: “One week is not enough!”
Details of the review
Other comments I've been there three times and I am planning on going back, so I must be happy with it!
Course: Intensive [Italian] - 1 week
Review date: 29. Oct. 2018 by David Shields
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
65 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Very pleasant learning environment. Focusing on communication has helped me progress a lot.”
Insider tip: “The cultural offerings in Venice are overwhelming. I can recommend a concert evening in San Vidal or a choir concert in Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. The churches are full of art treasures. This year the various Tintoretto exhibitions were a must. I can only recommend a visit to the opera in La Venice to everyone. All course participants had a lot of discovery fun on long walks through the various sestiere. I was also enthusiastic about my island tour to Murano, Burano and especially Torcello. A very special experience was San Michele the cemetery island. I could recommend a lot more - but the wonderful city on the lagoon has so much beauty and lovely picturesque corners in store that everyone is cast under its spell in their own way!”
Details of the review
Other comments Very competent, helpful teachers, effective learning methods.
Course: Intensive - 3 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018 by Beate Witt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
45 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Serious. Speaking activities to anchor the language. 1to1 lessons = a real booster.”
Details of the review
Course: Combined Course 1 (20 group + 5 individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Aug. 2024 by Olivier Larno
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
63 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Was lucky to have a small group. Only 4 people. Great teacher Carolina.”
Disliked
“There were also groups... my cousin... with 12 people. That's too much.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. May. 2023 by Brigitte Müllner
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
44 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The teachers are personable and approachable, the methods are varied.”
Disliked
“I would have liked to have had more homework and also more teaching materials (not just exercise sheets).”
Insider tip: “Coffee at Mammafé. Ombra - (wine) at da Lele. Corner bar right on the canal is great (location and value for money). Excursions in the area are worthwhile: Padua, Treviso, Eugene Hills - even Mestre has beautiful sides (Forte Marghera is a destination for locals!).”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I would do it again.
Course: Intensive - 10 weeks
Review date: 16. Sep. 2021 by Matthias Liberman
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“You feel accepted straight away. Everyone is very open-minded.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2024 by Edelgard Braunreuther
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
42 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Warmth of the teachers and their friendly approach to students”
Details of the review
Other comments I also appreciate the good organisation and flexibility regarding students' requirements/wishes.
Course: Intensive - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2018 by Jana Kovářová
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
59 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very nice, competent and flexible teachers; great location.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Individual was great, but too much...
Course: Combined Course 1 (20 group + 5 individual) - 1 week
Review date: 25. Dec. 2023 by Daniela Graf
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Venice Language School compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 Venice Language School VeniceAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Location of the school4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Homestay4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Venice Language School

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

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Lounge

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in most classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 7

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 27%
USA 11%
France 9%
Netherlands 8%
Switzerland 7%
England 7%
Spain 7%
Japan 6%
Brazil 2%
China 1%
Other nationalities 15%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 4.7619047619048%
18-24 years 14.285714285714%
25-34 years 33.333333333333%
35-50 years 38.095238095238%
>50 years 9.5238095238095%
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 100
Throughout the year: 50
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Information for all courses offered by Venice Language School

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

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

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS ARE 60 MINUTES IN LENGTH.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 45 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
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, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE).
More details about airports near Venice and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Venice page. For flight comparisons to Venice, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Leisure activities

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

Adults - Free activities

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

Adults - Paid activities

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

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

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Residence - Casa Cardinal Piazza
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Residence - Casa Cardinal Piazza
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Residence - Santa Marta
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Residence - Santa Marta
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Rating: 4.1/5.0
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Questions and answers about Venice Language School

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

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

FAQ about Venice Language School, Venice

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

Terms of Venice Language School

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Students should arrive at 8:45
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Visa Documents

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