Language school overview
Accreditations
Recognized by the Italian Authority for EducationRecognized by the Swedish Authority for EducationAccredited by the University of Venice Ca' Foscari as Recognized Teacher Training Centre
Organisation memberships
Member of ASILS®,
Association of Italian Language SchoolsMember of Tandem®,
International Network of Quality Language Institutes
Language School description
The school is located in the historical centre of Venice, in a well-known Venetian square, Campo Santa Margherita. It is a meeting place for students and residents who go shopping in the beautiful shops of the area or take a break to chat and drink in the open-air cafés.
A historical building with a wide terrace on the campo hosts the school.
School facilities description
All the students have free access to two internet points, a self-access study room with video facilities where they can watch films from the video collection of the school and wi-fi Internet connection.
Courses
Language Course type
Au pair program
Courses for Academic purposes
Courses for Business/Executives
Courses for Specific purposes
Courses Plus (sport, culture etc.)
Examination preparation courses
General and Intensive courses
Group programs
High school preparation courses
| | Language immersion at teacher's home
One to one courses
Senior programs
Summer or camp programs
Teacher training programs
University Foundation/Access courses
Vacation courses for adults
Vacation courses for young learners
Work experience programs
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Language courses description and prices
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classes are held everyday from monday to friday in the morning, 4 hours a day with two different teachers. maximum number of students per class is 12. the course lasts 4 weeks (80 hours) and is designed for each of the 5 levels. beginners can only enrol starting from week 1 of each course. (please check the course schedule). it is also possible to enrol only for 1, 2 or 3 weeks. all teaching material is included.
| 1 week 220 |
2 weeks 370 |
3 weeks 510 |
4 weeks 640 |
| 5 weeks 770 |
6 weeks 900 |
7 weeks 1030 |
8 weeks 1160 |
| 9 weeks 1290 |
10 weeks 1420 |
extra week 130 |
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long term courses
| 12 weeks 1500 |
16 weeks 2000 |
20 weeks 2500 |
24 weeks 3000 | included in the price are the several social and cultural activities offered by the school in the afternoon such as walking and bicycle tours, art tours, lectures, wine and food tasting, cinema at school, evening activities… |
low budget intensive course in venice |
classes are held everyday from Monday to Friday, 4 hours a day in the evening, from 16.30 to 20.30, with two different teachers. maximum number of students per class is 12. the course lasts 4 weeks (80 hours) and it is designed for 3 levels (beginners, intermediate and advanced students). beginners can only enrol starting from week 1 of each course. (please check the course schedule). it is also possible to enrol only for 1, 2 or 3 weeks. all teaching material is included.
| 1 week 160 |
2 weeks 280 |
3 weeks 380 |
4 weeks 480 |
| 5 weeks 580 |
6 weeks 680 |
7 weeks 780 |
8 weeks 880 |
| 9 weeks 980 |
10 weeks 1080 |
extra week 100 |
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long term courses
| 16 weeks 1600 |
12 weeks 1200 |
20 weeks 2000 |
24 weeks 2400 | | included in the price are the several social and cultural activities offered by the school. |
super intensive 1 in venice |
| 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 the individual course in the afternoon. two options are available:intensive course + one hour one to one 1 week 4002 weeks 7303 weeks 10504 weeks 1360 extra week 310 included in the price are the several social and cultural activities offered by the school. |
super intensive 2 in venice |
| intensive course + two hours one to one 1 week 580 2 weeks 1090 3 weeks 15904 weeks 2080extra week 490 included in the price are the several social and cultural activities offered by the school. |
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one to one in venice and trieste |
| 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 on the basis of the student’s needs and interests (minimum 5 hours) 1 student 38 euro/h2 students 48 euro/h3 students 54 euro/h4 students 64 euro/h |
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art courses |
thanks to the experience of our art teachers, you will explore the works of famous painters (bellini, carpaccio, tintoretto, veronese, tiziano, tiepolo, canaletto) and architecture from palladio to carlo scarpa.
| 1 week |
15 hours 220 euro |
| 2 weeks |
30 hours 370 euro | Also one to one
| 1 student |
46 euro/hour |
| 2 students |
54 euros/ hour | Also in english (tickets are not included):
| 1 student |
54 euro/hour |
| 2 students |
68 euro/ hour | |
Certificates & exams preparation
We release a certificate at the end of the course, stating kind of course, amount of hours and level attended. In order to prepare CILS examinations, student should enrol for Superintensive courses.
Student nationalities, average age & average number per class
Mixed Nationalities: Europeans 60%, USA, Canada and Australia 30%, Japan 5%, others 5%
Average age is around 35 from september to April, then it goes down around 25 in summertime.
Maximum number of students admitted in morning classes: 12
Maximum number of students admitted in afternoon Low Budget classes: 15
Activities
Learning a language is much more than being familiar with its grammar rules: it also entails learning in-depth about the culture it represents. Included in the course price the possibility to improve your knowledge of Italian culture thanks to the social activities organized in Venice, such as thematic walking tours, wine&food tasting, cinema and music labs, cooking lessons and so on.
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