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Istituto Venezia
Venice, Italy
Among the top 20% of the most popular Italian schools in Italy in the last 12 months

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.

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

General Language
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 6 8 10 12 16 20 24
Our price (€) 320 510 690 860 1,200 1,600 2,000 2,280 3,040 3,800 4,560
Price in US$ 352 561 758 945 1,318 1,758 2,197 2,505 3,339 4,174 5,009
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Special Offers:
for enrolments of a minimum of 12 weeks, accommodation required - You'll be able to spend 1 week in a partner school in Florence, Milan or Rome (the school will offer a one-way train ticket to the chosen destination) .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
45 min
Student reviews about "Intensive Course" at Istituto Venezia
Kimie 4.0
"Because students rotate weekly, the learning materials are modular. The grammar covered was stuff I had already learned, so the classes felt more like reviewing that grammar and practicing how to use it accurately in conversation."
Judy 5.0
"A1 Beginners - well presented."
Alfred 4.0
"Too fast for me."
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Our price (€) 545 960 1,365 1,760 2,125 2,550 2,975 3,400 3,825 4,250 5,100
Price in US$ 599 1,055 1,500 1,933 2,334 2,801 3,268 3,735 4,201 4,668 5,602
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Special Offers:
for enrolments of a minimum of 12 weeks, accommodation required - You'll be able to spend 1 week in a partner school in Florence, Milan or Rome (the school will offer a one-way train ticket to the chosen destination) .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
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.

Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 14:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
45 min
Student reviews about "Combined Course 1 (20 group + 5 individual)" at Istituto Venezia
Daniela 5.0
"Individual was great, but too much..."
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Our price (€) 770 1,410 2,040 2,660 3,250 3,900 4,550 5,200 5,850 6,500 7,800
Price in US$ 846 1,549 2,241 2,922 3,570 4,284 4,998 5,712 6,426 7,139 8,567
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Special Offers:
for enrolments of a minimum of 12 weeks, accommodation required - You'll be able to spend 1 week in a partner school in Florence, Milan or Rome (the school will offer a one-way train ticket to the chosen destination) .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
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.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
45 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1
Our price (€) 350
Price in US$ 385
Starting dates
2026: 23 Mar 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 18 May 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 14 Sep 2026, 12 Oct 2026
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
Lesson duration
45 min
Private
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Our price (€) 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 1,750 2,000 2,250 2,500 3,000
Price in US$ 275 550 824 1,099 1,373 1,648 1,923 2,197 2,472 2,746 3,295
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min
Student reviews about "Private Lessons" at Istituto Venezia
Susanne  5.0
"The teachers were excellent. I was very satisfied. "
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Our price (€) 310 620 930 1,240 1,550 1,860 2,170 2,480 2,790 3,100 3,720
Price in US$ 341 681 1,022 1,362 1,703 2,043 2,384 2,724 3,065 3,405 4,086
Starting dates
Every Monday

Price is valid for 2 students with the same level booking and studying together.

Course specific data
General course schedule
1 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 2 / Average: 2
Lesson duration
45 min
Language Plus Activity
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2
Our price (€) 350 620
Price in US$ 385 681
Starting dates
2026: 16 Mar 2026, 23 Mar 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 11 May 2026, 18 May 2026, 25 May 2026, 08 Jun 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 28 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 19 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2026, 09 Nov 2026, 16 Nov 2026

Lessons could be moved to the afternoon, depending on the opening hours of museums, palaces, churches etc.

All entrance fees included.

Course specific data
This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Venice
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 12:30
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 12 / Average: 10
Lesson duration
45 min
Student reviews about "Art Course" at Istituto Venezia
Erich 5.0
"Highly qualified guide! Esther knows a lot and everything with pleasure!"
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2
Our price (€) 375 750
Price in US$ 412 824
Starting dates
Every Day

Students will explore the works of famous Venetian painters and architects.

Course specific data
Possible course durations
1, 2 weeks
Required minimum language level
Lower intermediate (B1) or higher
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
45 min

Our prices for Istituto Venezia 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 Istituto Venezia, Venice

4.5
Overall school rating of
Istituto Venezia, Venice
145 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 
Facilities
3.9 
Social activities
4.1 
Organisation
4.5 
Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 
Value for money
4.3 
Accommodation
Homestay
4.3 
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
4.5 
Students 18-30 years (19 ratings)
4.4 
Students 31-49 years (42 ratings)
4.4 
Students 50+ years (76 ratings)
4.5 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“I think this is an overall excellent language school in terms of curriculum, location, facilities, atmosphere, and extracurricular activities. They were also a huge help with practical aspects of living, such as assisting with the VeneziaUnica application and finding accommodation tailored to students' needs.”
“My main teacher, Elisa, was wonderful. However, because students change every week, by the third and fourth weeks there were 13 students in the class, which meant I didn't get as many chances to speak. During pair work, the teacher doesn't check every single pair, so errors often go uncorrected. Since the school brochure states a maximum of 12 students, I have to rate this negatively as the information in the course description is misleading.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Because students rotate weekly, the learning materials are modular. The grammar covered was stuff I had already learned, so the classes felt more like reviewing that grammar and practicing how to use it accurately in conversation.
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Course: Intensive Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 26. May. 2026
Overall rating
5.0
“Staff are friendly and helpful. The teaching was completely in Italian.”
“It was difficult for me to find. Larger signage for when the school is closed would be helpful. I tried to find it on a weekend prior to classes starting.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: A1 Beginners - well presented.
Other comments: Really well located.
School's reply: ciao Judythanks for your review, we are happy you spent a nice week at our school and enjoyed your lessons. Also thanks for your feedback on location: the school is on google maps and should be quite easy to reach, but we know Venice might look a bit of a maze at the beginning. you will be welcome any time you wish to come back :)ciaoElisa
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 14. May. 2026
Overall rating
4.0
“- Atmosphere and teaching variety.
- Small group (6).
- Additional reasons.”
“I think the room could fit a maximum of six people, but it wasn't ideal because not everyone had a good view of the board.”
Insider tip: “Sign up for activities on your first day.
When you book, be sure to sign up for cooking classes if you’re interested, because they’ll already be full by the time you arrive.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 11. May. 2026
Overall rating
5.0
“I thought the school was excellent overall. There was nothing to complain about regarding the classes or their quality. It was great.”
“I can't name any weaknesses because I personally haven't noticed any.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: The teachers were excellent. I was very satisfied.
Other comments: Highly recommended!!
School's reply: Thank you so much Susanne for your lovely words, we truly are glad you enjoyed your time with us.See you next time :)Elisa
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Course: Private Lessons - 4 weeks
Review date: 23. Mar. 2026
Overall rating
4.0
“Location and lessons.”
“Too much grammar, little conversation.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Too fast for me.
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. Dec. 2025
Overall rating
5.0
“There is a lot of talking, group tasks and games to break things up. After a short time, I already had the feeling that my confidence in speaking had improved.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 20. Aug. 2025
Overall rating
5.0
“I can only recommend it! The school is top!”
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Course: Combined Course 2 (20 group + 10 individual) - 1 week
Review date: 4. Jun. 2025
Overall rating
5.0
“The teacher. Elisabeth was very very nice and endeavoured and didn't have it easy with us 3 teenagers!!! Thank you!!!!!!”
Other comments: Best School ever.
Overall rating
4.0
“Teachers very friendly and knowledgeable, good location in Dorsodoro, away from the crowded centre, but many bars and restaurants around.”
“Class size of 12 too big, a maximum of 10 would be more efficient.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 14. Apr. 2025
Overall rating
5.0
“The material was very well organised and was taught by the lecturer, Roberta, in a structured and understandable way. Even as an absolute beginner, I was able to follow the lessons. The worksheets provided (with pictures) helped me to understand the context. Standardised sentences are not taught, but the language is taught from scratch (grammar). I was able to consolidate what I had previously learnt through the homework. I would be happy to attend further courses at a later date.”
“I didn't notice anything there.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 7. Apr. 2025
Overall rating
4.0
“Well organized, short placement test by telephone.”
“I learned less than in other schools, little structure, often just chatted a little - not always about interesting topics (this may be viewed differently subjectively).”
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 7. Oct. 2024
Overall rating
5.0
“Nice and helpful teachers.”
“None, actually. Of course, lessons stand and fall with your classmates.”
Insider tip: “To have an invoice issued by the school in order to benefit from a discounted weekly ticket for public transport.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good teacher, a little more linguistic training would have been good.
Other comments: I think the school is great and I felt very comfortable. Amici, sono preparato, il parlano solo italiano.
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 3. Sep. 2024
Overall rating
5.0
“You feel accepted straight away. Everyone is very open-minded.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2024
Overall rating
5.0
“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!”
“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”
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.
Verified  
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 2. Sep. 2024
Overall rating
5.0
“Serious.
Speaking activities to anchor the language.
1to1 lessons = a real booster.”
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Course: Combined Course 1 (20 group + 5 individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Aug. 2024
Overall rating
4.0
“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.”
“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.”
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.
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Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Jul. 2024
Overall rating
3.0
“As a beginner, I was a bit overwhelmed and was unfortunately only able to join a course that was already in its 4th week. As a result, I took a private lesson instead of a group lesson, which was better for me.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 25. Jun. 2024
Overall rating
3.0
“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.”
“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.”
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.
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 9. Apr. 2024
Overall rating
5.0
“Enthusiasm of teacher - excellent”
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 11. Mar. 2024
Overall rating
5.0
“Very nice, competent and flexible teachers; great location.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Individual was great, but too much...
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Course: Combined Course 1 (20 group + 5 individual) - 1 week
Review date: 25. Dec. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
“Great location, very nice people, cultural offerings in the afternoon/evening are always TOP”
“Mostly seniors, it may not be particularly suitable for younger people who want to get to know young people.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 11 weeks
Review date: 22. Dec. 2023
Overall rating
4.0
“Great location, old house, friendly and lively teaching by the teachers, variety of teaching methods, class size”
“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.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Oct. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
“I would especially like to mention the excellent teacher Roberta; she is very competent and attentive, as well as cheerful and open-minded.”
“Some of the rooms are a little small”
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Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 9. Oct. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
“There is a unique family atmosphere in this school. One immediately feels well taken care of. Language barriers are skilfully overcome. Great teachers!”
“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.”
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.
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 9. Sep. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
“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.”
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.
Verified  
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Aug. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
“The size of the group and that everyone had different prior knowledge. The teacher was knowledgeable, structured and saw everyone and was encouraging.”
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Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 18. Jul. 2023
Overall rating
4.0
“Very good teacher!”
“I would have liked to have heard in advance about the offer of a reduced monthly ticket for public transport as a student of this school. Could have saved 65 euros.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Greta is an amazing teacher!
Verified  
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 22. May. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
“Quality of staff, friendliness.”
Insider tip: “Alternative programme e.g. cooking class.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Highly qualified guide! Esther knows a lot and everything with pleasure!
Verified  
Course: Art Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. May. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
“Was lucky to have a small group. Only 4 people. Great teacher Carolina.”
“There were also groups... my cousin... with 12 people. That's too much.”
Verified  
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 15. May. 2023
Overall rating
5.0
“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.”
“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”
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
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Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 8. May. 2023

Ratings of Istituto Venezia compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 Istituto Venezia VeniceAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.54.5
Location of the school4.94.8
Facilities3.94.0
Social activities4.14.0
Organisation4.54.5
Quality of teaching4.44.5
Value for money4.34.4
Homestay4.34.2
Shared flat4.24.2

Istituto Venezia

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
When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Istituto Venezia.
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

Information for all courses offered by Istituto Venezia

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 50 €. 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 04 Jan 2026, 06 Jan 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 02 Jun 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 19 Dec 2026 - 31 Dec 2026.
In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 06 Jan 2027, 28 Mar 2027, 29 Mar 2027, 25 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 02 Jun 2027, 15 Aug 2027, 01 Nov 2027, 08 Dec 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 26 Dec 2027.
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
The 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).

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Activity Schedule for Adults
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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-

Accommodation

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Minimum stay: 1 week
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Check-in
Sunday 8:30-21:55
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
€40 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Average distance from school
14 minutes walking (average reported by 37 former students).
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
Student reviews about Homestay
Adelheid
Accommodation: 4.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 4.0
"Mrs Elsa is a very kind elderly lady. She made a lot of effort to communicate with me in Italian. I thought it was great that she took the time to practise Italian phrases with me. The room is in her flat in San. Polo. The school is a 15-minute walk away.
Christina
Accommodation: 5.0
Room: 4.0
"The room was good, spacious. The hostess who was nice was unfortunately away most of the time.
Alfred
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 4.0
"Was self-catering, so no evaluation of meals. Was however allowed to use the kitchen including spices, spaghetti :-) and pots/pans. Very friendly welcome and stay molto piacevole. Distance to school varies from just over 20 mins to max 30 mins (depending on walking speed).
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Check-in
Sunday 8:30-23:00
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
€60 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Average distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Heating, Shared bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
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Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
€60 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
19
Maximum age of students
1
Student reviews about Residence - Casa Cardinal Piazza
Andrea
Accommodation: 4.0
Location: 4.0
Room: 4.0
"It's nice to be able to walk through Venice a few times a day. The location is both a strength and a weakness: a weakness because it is far away from practically everything and a strength because it is wonderfully quiet. The presence of the extremely friendly nuns radiates calm and gives you a feeling of security, also because they always know whether you have already come ‘home’. The room has everything you need, but is still a little sparse.
Olivier
Accommodation: 3.0
Location: 2.0
Room: 2.0
"AC most appreciated. The curfew is not really understandable.
Susanne
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 4.0
Meals 5.0
"There are VERY different rooms there. I've always been really lucky so far and got a nice room. The nuns there are a bit secretive, but very helpful. The fact that the gate closes at 11.00 pm is certainly not everyone's cup of tea.
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Sunday
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Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
€90 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
20 minutes walking.
Includes
Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
17
Maximum age of students
1
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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.

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Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
€70 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
23 minutes walking (average reported by 8 former students).
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
High season dates: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
High season
High season supplement per day: 10 € - High season supplement per week: 15 €
Student reviews about Residence - Santa Marta
Margot
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
"It is a modern student residence. My room was very small, but it had everything I needed. Pots and dishes are provided, but you have to bring your own cleaning supplies. It is located in a quiet part of Venice, where mainly locals live, but you can be back in the centre of the action in just a few minutes. I highly recommend this residence and will definitely come back again.
Renate
Accommodation: 3.0
Location: 3.0
Room: 2.0
Meals 2.0
"The accommodation is very simple and in need of renovation, but clean. It is not suitable for a longer stay as there is no desk or similar in the room. The distance is at least 35 minutes, even if you walk fast, and is certainly too far for most course participants.
Susanne
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
"It is a mixture of monastery, old age/residential home with clearly defined times and rules, and accommodation for guests. A wonderful atmosphere of peace and contemplation. However, it is probably not suitable for everyone. When you come out of the hustle and bustle of Venice into the adjoining garden, it invites you to let your mind wander a little more .... All in all, I can recommend it without reservation.
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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.

Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Saturday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
€100 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
20 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
16
Maximum age of students
1
Dates
Not available/Fully booked: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
High season dates: 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Dec 2026
High season
High season supplement per day: 10 €
Student reviews about Residence - Santa Marta
Susanne
Accommodation: 5.0
Location: 5.0
Room: 5.0
Meals 5.0
"Of course, accommodation in a monastery/retirement home is not everyone's cup of tea. The fact that you have to be back on time in the evening also takes some getting used to. I really enjoyed the whole atmosphere, the location and the rules!!! Any time again.

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Questions and answers about Istituto Venezia

Can I also book 3 extra nights at the Santa Marta Residence?
“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
Who will lead the afternoon activities and tours?
“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
Does the school also organise information evenings on sustainable tourism in Venice?
“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
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
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
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
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

FAQ about Istituto Venezia, Venice

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
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
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
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
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
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

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School fee for issuing the visa documents:
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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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