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Learn Italian in Venice – in small groups for adults

Italian language school in Venice for adults

Language | Experience | Community

Language | Experience | Community

From your first ‘ciao’ to talking about your ‘amore per l’Italia’, we have the class for you!

  • BUONGIORNO!

  • COME STAI?

  • MAGARI!

  • ALLORA

  • MAGARI!

Welcome to
Venice Italian School*

Language, Experience, Community

We are a world-renowned Italian language school committed to teaching not just the language, but the culture and spirit of Italy. With expert instructors, authentic Venetian experiences, and a deep love for our city, we offer transformative learning journeys for students at every stage.

More than a language school a personal language journey in Italy*

At Venice Italian School, our mission is to connect people from around the world with the Italian language and culture through small classes for adults , expert teaching, and authentic Venetian experiences — creating confidence, building community, making friends and memories that last a lifetime.

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Venice Italian School

Courses

Italian courses in Venice

All our Italian courses in Venice are designed for adults and can be adapted to your individual learning goals. We inspire students to connect with Italian language and culture through fun, welcoming, and high-quality teaching.

Group Class in Venice

Mini Group Course

Learn Italian in small groups with personal guidance in a relaxed and focused environment. Our Italian courses take place in small groups of 3 to 4 participants. This allows for significantly more individual speaking time than in larger language schools. We focus on the specific needs of each participant and create the conditions for effective and lasting learning of the Italian language.

Duration: Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1pm

Trusted by 5000+ students

Group Class in Venice

Mini Group Course

Learn Italian in small groups with personal guidance in a relaxed and focused environment. Our Italian courses take place in small groups of 3 to 4 participants. This allows for significantly more individual speaking time than in larger language schools. We focus on the specific needs of each participant and create the conditions for effective and lasting learning of the Italian language.

Duration: Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1pm

Trusted by 5000+ students

Teacher in Venice

Individual Course

For early levels, cover and consolidate the foundations in a limited amount of time. For intermediate and advanced learners, gain confidence and fluency in conversation, addressing specific difficulties and mistakes. Our individual Italian courses are designed for adults who want to learn at their own pace and focus on their personal goals.

Available Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm

Trusted by 1200+ students

Teacher in Venice

Individual Course

For early levels, cover and consolidate the foundations in a limited amount of time. For intermediate and advanced learners, gain confidence and fluency in conversation, addressing specific difficulties and mistakes. Our individual Italian courses are designed for adults who want to learn at their own pace and focus on their personal goals.

Available Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm

Trusted by 1200+ students

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Online Courses

The Venice Italian School offers flexible online Italian courses to help you practise and develop your Italian throughout the year. Our online courses are particularly suitable for adults who already have some knowledge of Italian and want to build confidence in speaking – also between stays in Venice. You can also combine different formats, such as small group courses, individual lessons, or online Italian courses.

Available anytime, we are completely flexible to adjust to your schedule

Trusted by 600+ students

Online Courses

The Venice Italian School offers flexible online Italian courses to help you practise and develop your Italian throughout the year. Our online courses are particularly suitable for adults who already have some knowledge of Italian and want to build confidence in speaking – also between stays in Venice. You can also combine different formats, such as small group courses, individual lessons, or online Italian courses.

Available anytime, we are completely flexible to adjust to your schedule

Trusted by 600+ students

Teacher and students walking in Venice

Walk & Talk

Learn Italian in everyday situations. This format complements our Italian courses in Venice by bringing language learning into everyday situations. The ideal format for adults who want to learn Italian naturally in real-life situations and outdoors. Venice offers countless opportunities for conversation – its characteristic calli and campi create the perfect setting for authentic, spoken Italian. As we walk together through the city, language practice becomes part of the experience. You learn to use Italian spontaneously and with confidence – at your own pace and in the rhythm of everyday life in Venice.

Available Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm

Trusted by 300+ students

Teacher and students walking in Venice

Walk & Talk

Learn Italian in everyday situations. This format complements our Italian courses in Venice by bringing language learning into everyday situations. The ideal format for adults who want to learn Italian naturally in real-life situations and outdoors. Venice offers countless opportunities for conversation – its characteristic calli and campi create the perfect setting for authentic, spoken Italian. As we walk together through the city, language practice becomes part of the experience. You learn to use Italian spontaneously and with confidence – at your own pace and in the rhythm of everyday life in Venice.

Available Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5pm

Trusted by 300+ students

Living and learning together

Beyond the classroom

We run interactive sessions in some of Venice’s most authentic and inspiring places.

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Aperitivo Veneziano

Practise your Italian during an apperitivo and take part in natural conversation — with our team and your fellow learners. Every Monday we meet either in our little giardino or at the popular bar Il Vizietto right next to the school, for an easygoing exchange about Venice, Italy, and whatever is on your minds

Mondays, 5:30PM

Included in the tuition fee

Walking in Venice

Passeggiata Veneziana

Practise your Italian while walking through Venice. Discover Diego’s and Lucia’s Venice: San Polo, Santa Croce and Dorsoduro, the areas of their childhood. – Beyond the main routes you will explore the most Venetian parts of Venice, while using the language in real-life situations. As you walk through Venice, conversation in Italian becomes part of the experience. You speak Italian in context, gain confidence, and experience the city from a more personal perspective – making you feel like a local .

Wednesdays, 2.30-4pm (Winter), 5-6.30pm (Summer)

Included in the tuition fee

Wine Drinking

Ridotto in Salotto

Practise your Italian in conversation. An evening of Italian conversation, local wines, and cicchetti in a warm Venetian atmosphere, inspired by the historic salons where Venetians once gathered to talk, exchange ideas, and enjoy good company. Guided by one of our teachers, this relaxed salon-style experience invites you to practice Italian naturally while sharing stories, culture, and great wine.

Included in the tuition fee

Pasta Cooking

Cook & Chat

Practise your Italian while cooking and sharing a meal together. From chopping to chatting to tasting! Immerse yourself in Italian culinary traditions by preparing a delicious regional dish together under the guidance of our local cook, hosted at the home of our friends and partners Pastamania & Wine, in a beautiful 17th-century Venetian palace in the heart of Venice, just steps from St. Mark’s Square. You expand your vocabulary, gain confidence in speaking, and experience Italian as part of everyday life and culture in Venice.

Additional fee — ask us for more info / to book

Boat Venice

Boat & Chat

Learn Italian on the water in Venice. Join us on board and learn Italian while gliding through the canals of the city. This unique setting combines relaxed language learning with the experience of seeing Venice from the water. In lively conversations, you experience the authentic Venetian atmosphere – as Italian seems to flow even more naturally on the water.

Between April and the end of October

Additional fee — ask us for more info / to book

Teacher at Whiteboard
Teacher at whiteboard

Living and learning together

Beyond the classroom

We run interactive sessions in some of Venice’s most authentic and inspiring places.

Spritz

Aperitivo Veneziano

Practise your Italian during an apperitivo and take part in natural conversation — with our team and your fellow learners. Every Monday we meet either in our little giardino or at the popular bar Il Vizietto right next to the school, for an easygoing exchange about Venice, Italy, and whatever is on your minds

Mondays, 5:30PM

Included in the tuition fee — first glass of wine on us!

Walking in Venice

Passeggiata Veneziana

Practise your Italian while walking through Venice. Discover Diego’s and Lucia’s Venice: San Polo, Santa Croce and Dorsoduro, the areas of their childhood. – Beyond the main routes you will explore the most Venetian parts of Venice, while using the language in real-life situations. As you walk through Venice, conversation in Italian becomes part of the experience. You speak Italian in context, gain confidence, and experience the city from a more personal perspective – making you feel like a local .

Wednesdays, 2.30-4pm (Winter), 5-6.30pm (Summer)

Included in the tuition fee

Wine Drinking

Wine & Chat

Practise your Italian in conversation. An evening of Italian conversation, local wines, and cicchetti in a warm Venetian atmosphere, inspired by the historic salons where Venetians once gathered to talk, exchange ideas, and enjoy good company. Guided by one of our teachers, this relaxed salon-style experience invites you to practice Italian naturally while sharing stories, culture, and great wine.

Not included in the tuition fee

Pasta Cooking

Cook & Chat

Practise your Italian while cooking and sharing a meal together. From chopping to chatting to tasting! Immerse yourself in Italian culinary traditions by preparing a delicious regional dish together under the guidance of our local cook, hosted at the home of our friends and partners Pastamania & Wine, in a beautiful 17th-century Venetian palace in the heart of Venice, just steps from St. Mark’s Square. You expand your vocabulary, gain confidence in speaking, and experience Italian as part of everyday life and culture in Venice.

Additional fee — ask us for more info / to book

Boat Venice

Boat & Chat

Learn Italian on the water in Venice. Join us on board and learn Italian while gliding through the canals of the city. This unique setting combines relaxed language learning with the experience of seeing Venice from the water. In lively conversations, you experience the authentic Venetian atmosphere – as Italian seems to flow even more naturally on the water.

Between April and the end of October

Additional fee — ask us for more info / to book

Living and learning together

Beyond the classroom

We run interactive sessions in some of Venice’s most authentic and inspiring places.

Spritz

Aperitivo Veneziano

Practice your Italian in a relaxed atmosphere and slip naturally into conversation — with our team and your fellow learners. Every Monday we meet either in our little giardino or at the popular bar Il Vizietto right next to the school, for an easygoing exchange about Venice, Italy, and whatever is on your minds

Mondays, 5:30PM

Included in the tuition fee

Walking in Venice

Passeggiata Veneziana

Off the beaten-track Venice! Our ‘passeggiate’ in the Dorsoduro, Santa Croce and San Polo areas will make you feel like a local. Come and join our lovely Margherita: she will take you to some of the most hidden parts of Venice, showing you our favorite places, shops and restaurants.

Wednesdays, 2.30-4pm (Winter), 5-6.30pm (Summer)

Included in the tuition fee

Wine Drinking

Ridotto in Salotto

An evening of Italian conversation, local wines, and cicchetti in a warm Venetian atmosphere, inspired by the historic salons where Venetians once gathered to talk, exchange ideas, and enjoy good company. Guided by one of our teachers and hosted in partnership with Pastamania & Wine, this relaxed salon-style experience invites you to practice Italian naturally while sharing stories, culture, and great wine.

Included in the tuition fee

Pasta Cooking

Cook & Chat

From chopping to chatting to tasting! Immerse yourself in Italian culinary traditions by preparing a delicious regional dish together under the guidance of our local cook. Learn new words, share stories, and enjoy the authentic pleasure of eating what you’ve created — just like true Venetians do!

Additional fee — ask us for more info / to book

Boat Venice

Boat & Chat

Hop on a boat and practice your Italian while gliding through Venice’s enchanting canals! This relaxed and friendly experience combines language learning with the magic of exploring the city from the water. Enjoy lively conversations, beautiful views, and authentic Venetian atmosphere. Italian flows even better on the waves!

Between April and the end of October

Additional fee — ask us for more info / to book

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A man surfing

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Our Venetian Legacy


Our school is part of Venice – and of our own history. Our grandparents were already part of the city in the 1930s, and we grew up here, in the very house that today is home to our school. This long-standing connection makes us true Venetians and the Venice Italian School a place where language and culture come together. It also shapes the way we teach Italian: close to everyday life, grounded in real situations, and with a deep understanding of both language and culture. Here, you experience Venice not as a visitor, but as it is lived by those who call it home.

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Testimonials

What our Students say

Experiences from students who have learned Italian with us in Venice

5/5

Campo Venice

The biggest advantage is the small group sizes - I studied here for four weeks, and there was never any more than three people in my group. They also offer individual lessons, which I found to be very helpful.

Trevor S

USA 🇺🇸

I cannot say enough about how amazing the experience was. Highly recommended!

Deborah W

UK 🇬🇧

Student Teacher Venice
Teacher Venice

If you would like to learn Italian in a relaxed and friendly environment, then the Venice Italian School is for you.

Moira D

Ireland 🇮🇪

If you are looking for a way to learn Italian in a very natural setting with some of the best and most dedicated teachers, this is the place for you.

Julie

Germany 🇩🇪

Teachers in Venice

For a total immersion experience, look no further. This school has excellent, caring instructors that give you confidence to go out and start speaking Italian.

Alice C

Switzerland 🇨🇭

Group Class Venice

An incredible experience. My knowledge was still below A1 level, but Diego and his teachers managed to make me feel absolutely comfortable.

Kerry B

Austria 🇦🇹

Teacher Venice
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FAQs

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Everything you need to know before you say Ciao! to your first lesson

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  • BUONGIORNO!

  • COME STAI?

  • MAGARI!