Istituto Venezia is located in the heart of Venice, to one side of the beautiful piazza known as Campo Santa Margherita. Centrally located within Venice, Istituto Venezia is minutes away from every point of interest in the city. For students looking to study Italian in an interesting location and at a great school, Istituto Venezia is the place to be. Over the years, students from all over the world have come to Venice to study Italian at Istituto Venezia.

As with many of our other schools, Istituto Venezia not only provides general Italian language study, but can also provide specialized programs for business people, lawyers, medical personal, and others. These type of programs are offered under the individual classes option and focus on terminology as it relates to a specific field.

• Venice is one of the most unique cities found anywhere in the world.
• The city has a wealth of old architecture, museums, and a beautiful plazas.
• From Venice most parts of Northern Italy are just short drives away.
• Venice offers easy access into Switzerland and Austria.
• It is worth stopping by to visit San Marco, one of the most important and unique cathedrals in Italy.
• Siena is situated along major rail lines which makes travel to other parts of Italy very easy.
• Both Rome and Florence are within just a few hours of Venice.
• The city offers visitors easy access to things such as Mediterranean beaches or world-class skiing facilities in the Alps.

Standard Italian Course: Group instruction 4 lessons daily, divided between two instructors, from Monday to Friday. The classes have a minimum of 6 students and a maximum of 12 (for less than 6 students, the course will change to 3 lessons daily).

Intensive Italian Course: Group instruction 4 lessons per day, Max 12 students during the mornings AND either 1 or 2 private lessons in the afternoon. If you have a short period of time or need something intensive, this is a great program. This program follows the same format as the Standard Program for the morning plus an additional 1-2 lessons per day in the afternoons in a private class.

NOTE: ONE LESSON IS EQUIVALENT TO 55 MINUTES

Extra Options

Private Language Instruction: A student has the opportunity to take 4-6 lessons per day of private classes. It is perfect for those who don't have much time or have very specific Italian language learning needs. Courses for this program can start any time throughout the year. Very Flexible!

Italian + Art
Italian + Wine
Italian + Glass
Italian + Masks
Italian + Watercolors
Italian + Cooking
Italian + Burano Traditional Lace

• Single room with a host family (meals not included)
• Single or double room in an apartment with other students
• Access to email, the internet, phone, and fax service. (some services not free)
• Books, handouts, etc.
• Cultural Activities (some not free...cost of dinner for example)
• Weekend Excursions (not free)
• Academic credit available (see academic credit section)

Non beginners can start on ANY Monday. Individuals with no prior Italian must start on the following dates.