Venice Language SchoolVenice, Italy
- Every afternoon free organized leisure activities for adults
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
- School currently has special offers.Details
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!
- The language school Venice Language School was founded in Venice, Italy in 1995.
Italian Courses
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Price in € | 300 | 470 | 630 | 780 | 1130 | 1480 | 1830 | 2640 | 3300 | 3960 | 165 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Daily classes from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 10:30 and from 11:00 to 12:30, 3 hours a day. There is a maximum of 10 students per class (depending on the classroom size). In case there are more students for one level than what is allowed, the school will split the group in two.
A course lasts 4 weeks/60 hours – each lesson is 45 minutes – and is available for each of the 5 levels.
Beginners can only enroll starting from week 1 of each course. Students can enroll also for 1, 2 or 3 weeks. Teaching material and daily cultural program are included in tuition fees.
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 27 May 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 09 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
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Price in € | 500 | 870 | 1230 | 1580 | 1955 | 2330 | 2705 | 3080 | 3455 | 3830 | 4580 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
The afternoon lessons can be scheduled at a different time according to the availability of the student and the teacher.
It is designed for the student willing to intensify Italian language learning. This course consists in the combination between the intensive course in the morning and one private lessons every afternoon.
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 27 May 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 09 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:30
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Price in € | 700 | 1270 | 1830 | 2380 | 2955 | 3530 | 4105 | 4680 | 5255 | 5830 | 6980 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
The afternoon lessons can be scheduled at a different time according to the availability of the student and the teacher.
Same features of the Combined Course 1, but it combines intensive course + two hours private lessons every afternoon.
08 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 27 May 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 09 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30
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Price in € | 225 | 450 | 675 | 900 | 1125 | 1350 | 1575 | 1800 | 2250 | 2700 | 225 |
This type of course can start any time during the year. Schedule and duration are chosen by the student; the program of the course will be decided out of the student’s needs and interests (minimum 5 hours). All private lessons incur an EUR 8 per hour surcharge during weekends.
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Price in € | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 1960 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 |
Price is valid for 2 students with the same level booking and studying together.
This type of course can start any time during the year. Schedule and duration are chosen by the student; the program of the course will be based on the student’s needs and interests (minimum 5 hours). All private lessons incur an 8 euro/hour surcharge during weekends. Please notice that students taking this course must have the same knowledge of Italian language and that this course is only available for two students travelling together, the school does not create groups.
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Lessons could be moved to the afternoon, depending on the opening hours of museums, palaces, churches etc.
All entrance fees included.
With the art history teachers, you will explore the works of famous Venetian painters and architects. The course is 3 hours a day, from Monday to Friday, usually from 9.30 to 12.30, but the schedule may change according with the opening time of churches, palaces and museums. Entrance tickets are included. Private lessons can be booked too, in Italian as well as in English.
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
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Price in € | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 |
Students will explore the works of famous Venetian painters and architects.
This kind of coure can be organized in any time of the year. Ideally it is aimed at students who have at least an intermediate level of Italian - B1 of the European framework for languages.
We suggest to take at least a minimum of 5 hours, each class of 2.5 hours, as students usually go out together with their teacher on a tour, possibly entering museums, palaces, churches etc. In private art history courses entrance tickets are NOT included in tuition fee.
Information for all courses offered by Venice Language School
All payments sent to school are subject to a government tax of EUR 2.
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS ARE 60 MINUTES IN LENGTH.
01 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
Our price includes
- 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
Venice Language School
General school facilities
Library
Movie rental
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 7Number of public PC workstations: 1Facilities for disabled students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
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Cooking | | - |
Dancing | | - |
Diving | | 2 km |
Golf | | 30 km |
Horse riding | | 20 km |
Music | | - |
Sailing | | 1 km |
Swimming | | 2 km |
Tennis | | 2 km |
Yoga | | - |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Excursions to Lido
Guided tours of museums and temporary exhibitions
Conversation labs
Italian music labs
Cinema at school
Adults - Paid activities
EUR 40 for students from the school, EUR 50 for everybody else.
4 hours, from 17:00 to 21:00.
The teacher Anna 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.
Accommodation
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Price in € | 230 | 400 | 590 | 760 | 920 | 1080 | 1240 | 1400 | 1720 | 2040 | 160 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Usually, the host families are childless couples or single people. To stay with an Italian family is the best way to enjoy our daily life and improve our language skills. You will be free to maintain your habits, respectful of the people who host you. In the house, you will find all you need: bed linen and blankets, a washing machine, a TV, and in addition, you will be given a personal copy of the keys so you can be independent.
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Price in € | 350 | 650 | 900 | 1100 | 1300 | 1500 | 1700 | 1900 | 2300 | 2700 | 200 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Usually, the host families are childless couples or single people. To stay with an Italian family is the best way to enjoy our daily life and improve your language skills. You will be free to maintain your habits, respectful of the people who host you. In the house you will find all you need: bed-linen and blankets, washing machine, TV... In addition, you will be given a personal copy of the keys so you can be independent.
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Price in € | 290 | 540 | 810 | 1080 | 1350 | 1620 | 1890 | 2160 | 2700 | 3240 | 270 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Inside the beautiful Renaissance building of Palazzo Minelli e Contarini, Casa Cardinal Piazza offers a very Venetian atmosphere: simple, bright rooms, all with a private bathroom and a view onto the private garden or the Fondamenta. The residence is also well connected to public transport (vaporetto from Madonna dell'Orto or from Ca' d'Oro) and it is a pleasant 20-minute walk from the school.
Included in the price:
- Heating and in some rooms air conditioning.
- WiFi internet.
- The residence has a wide garden, sitting rooms for studying, a lift and restaurant with half-board service.
- Evening return within 00.00. The reception is closed from 00:00 to 6:00.
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Price in € | 500 | 980 | 1470 | 1960 | 2450 | 2940 | 3430 | 3920 | 4900 | 5880 | 490 |
Price per room
Inside the beautiful Renaissance building of Palazzo Minelli e Contarini, Casa Cardinal Piazza offers a very Venetian atmosphere: simple, bright rooms, all with a private bathroom and a view onto the private garden or the Fondamenta. The residence is also well connected to public transport (vaporetto from Madonna dell'Orto or from Ca' d'Oro) and it is a pleasant 20-minute walk from the school.
Included in the price:
- Heating and in some rooms air conditioning.
- WiFi internet.
- The residence has a wide garden, sitting rooms for studying, a lift and restaurant with half-board service.
- Evening return within 00.00. The reception is closed from 00:00 to 6:00.
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Price in € | 347 | 693 | 1040 | 1386 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
City tax: EUR 1.5 per night for the first 5 nights. This tax is not included in the accommodation fee and it is to be paid directly at the Residence.
With Istituto Venezia you can book a room in the Santa Marta residence in Dorsoduro district, Calle Larga Santa Marta 2137, a few minutes walk from the school. Single or double rooms, all with private bathroom and kitchenette, spacious, quiet and with a good natural light, equipped with all the comforts for long or short stays.
Included in the price:
- Heating and air-conditioning.
- WiFi internet.
- Reception.
The residence offers a common garden, a restaurant and a bar, a gym, conference rooms, several study rooms and a laundry room.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 570 | 1235 | 1900 | 2565 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
City tax: EUR 1.5 per night for the first 5 nights. This tax is not included in the accommodation fee and it is to be paid directly at the Residence.
With Istituto Venezia you can book a room in the Santa Marta residence in Dorsoduro district, Calle Larga Santa Marta 2137, a few minutes walk from the school. Single or double rooms, all with private bathroom and kitchenette, spacious, quiet and with a good natural light, equipped with all the comforts for long or short stays.
Included in price:
- Heating and air-conditioning,
- wi-fi internet,
- Reception .
The residence offers a common garden, a restaurant and a bar, a gym, conference rooms, several study rooms and a laundry room.
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Student opinions about Venice Language School, Venice
Student Testimonial Videos
Questions and answers about Venice Language School
- Are there classes at the weekend?“Group and individual lessons usually run from Monday to Friday. If you are interested in weekend lessons, individual lessons can be organised at the weekend for an additional fee.”Elisa C, Head of the secretariat from Venice Language School, Venice - Oct 11, 2022
- Are dishes and cooking utensils available in the room at Santa Marta Residence or do you have to bring your own?“All rooms in Santa Marta Residence are with private bathroom and kitchenette, spacious, quiet and bright, comfortably equipped for short or long stays.”Elisa C, Coordinator from Venice Language School, Venice - Nov 17, 2022
- Is the school wheelchair accessible?
“Our school is not wheelchair accessible, I am sorry (as it is not the 90% of Venice bridges). There is an 18 steps stairway to get to the school floor.
”Elisa Carrer, Secretarial manager from Venice Language School - Jul 07, 2023 - Do you have any housing with breakfast?“At the moment there are no accommodation options for this school that includes any meals. ”Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 11, 2023
FAQ about Venice Language School, Venice
- How many students are currently planned per class in the Intensive Course? The maximum is still 12 students or less?“In this moment we have max 10 students per class here in Istituto Venezia: in case of more students we split the class in 2 smaller groups.”Tanja Rixecker, Area Manager - German from LanguageCourse.net - Nov 11, 2021
- Is the school closed on national bank holidays?“Yes, the school is closed for regular lessons, but during national holidays we replace regular classes with excursions or alternative activities.”Elisa, Coordinatore from Venice Language School - Jan 11, 2022
- When do the private lessons take place?“Private lessons are held at school usually after 13:00.”Elisa Carrer, Secretarial manager from Venice Language School - Feb 03, 2023
- What is the timetable for Group lessons?“Group lessons are in the morning, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 to 12:30 (first part from 9:00 to 10:30 and second part from 11:00 to 12:30). ”Elisa Carrer , School Secretary from - Feb 08, 2023
- Can I get a student visa for the full-time course?
“The school can issue an acceptance letter for the full-time course after the full course fee has been paid. This acceptance letter can be used to support your visa application. ”Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 17, 2023 - Can I pay the remaining balance to the school on my first day?“The prepayment has to be made upon the reservation, the remaining balance can be paid either by wire transfer in advance or by credit card or cash to the school on the first day.”Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 28, 2023
- Venice Language School offers courses for which ages?Venice Language School offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.