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Piccola Università Italiana - Le VenezieTrieste, Italy

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

95 students - overall rating
Via Armando Diaz 16 - 34124 Trieste - see on map
What we like about the school
  • Apartment - private accommodation very close to school
  • Welcome dinner.
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 5%
18-24 years 16%
25-34 years 28%
35-50 years 32%
>50 years 19%
The average age outside summer is 12 years higher than in summer.

Location: Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie (Trieste) is located in the historic city of Trieste, in northeastern Italy. With vast Austro-Hungarian and Slovenian influences, the capital of Italy's Friuli Venezia Giulia region has a lot to offer in terms of sites of interest in addition to beautiful surroundings. The school is housed in the heart of the city, a short 200m from the Piazza Unità d'Italia and within walking distance of attractions such as the Roman Theatre of Trieste, the Revoltella Museum, Piazza della Borsa and much more. The sea and the coastline are just a stone's throw from the school's front door.

Course selection: The school provides courses suitable for students of all levels and many interests. In addition to General Italian programmes available over several schedules and intensities, combination programmes of Italian and specific subjects, such as scuba diving, painting, catamaran sailing, windsurfing and cooking, are also readily available throughout the year. Fantastic programmes for active senior students (60+) are also readily available at certain times of the year, in addition to programmes tailored to the needs of Erasmus+ students. One-to-one and two-to-one programmes are available in conjunction with or independently from any other programme.

Accommodation: Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie can arrange accommodation in residence facilities and homestays with local families, subject to availability.

Italian Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Course B: CompletePopular Italian course
20 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
from
255€
Course Details
Course C: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual)
26 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
from
490€
Course Details
Cultural Course: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual)
26 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
from
490€
Course Details
Cultural Course: One-to-One
10 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
from
410€
Course Details
Cultural Course: Two-to-One
10 lessons per week
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2 students (max)
from
275€
Course Details
Active Silver 60+ Programme - Shared Flat (Double)
20 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
from
625€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Active Silver 60+ Programme - Shared Flat (Single)
20 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
from
720€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Active Silver 60+ Programme - Studio Flat (Double)
20 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
from
680€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Active Silver 60+ Programme - Studio Flat (Single)
20 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
from
855€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Long Term - Gap Year, Sabbatical
20 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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150€
Course Details
Course A: Conversation
10 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
from
195€
Course Details
Junior
Junior Summer Camp (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
1050€
Includes accommodation
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Junior Summer Day Camp (12 to 17 years old)
20 lessons per week
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12 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
480€
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Private
Course D: Two-to-One
10 lessons per week
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2 students (max)
from
275€
Course Details
Course E: One-to-One
10 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
from
410€
Course Details
Work & Study
Uniprep Preparation Course
20 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
from
193€
Course Details
Business
Business Course: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual)
26 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
from
490€
Course Details
Business Course: One-to-One
10 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
from
410€
Course Details
Business Course: Two-to-One
10 lessons per week
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2 students (max)
from
275€
Course Details
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Exam Preparation Course: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual)Recommended Italian course
26 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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439€
Course Details
Exam Preparation Course: One-to-OneRecommended Italian course
10 lessons per week
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1 student (max)
from
378€
Course Details
Exam Preparation Course: Two-to-OneRecommended Italian course
10 lessons per week
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2 students (max)
from
228€
Course Details
Language Plus Activity
Standard Course + Contemporary Singing
20 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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365€
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Standard Course + Cooking
20 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
from
605€
Course Details
Standard Course + Masterclass for Opera Singers
20 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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1100€
Course Details
Standard Course + Opera Singing (Advanced)
20 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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425€
Course Details
Standard Course + Sailing (Advanced)
20 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
from
545€
Course Details
Standard Course + Sailing (Beginner)
20 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
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448€
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Standard Course + Mosaic
20 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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635€
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Specialty Courses
Erasmus+
26 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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540€
Course Details

Our prices for Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Welcome dinner
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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    Outdoor views 3/10
  • Nature
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  • Stone building
    Stone building5/10
  • Old building
    Old building6/10
  • Students exploring
    Students exploring 7/10
  • Piccola Universita Italiana Trieste student
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  • Trieste during the day
    Trieste during the day9/10
  • Trieste at night
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Student opinions about Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie, Trieste

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating of
Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie, Trieste
95 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Facilities
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Social activities
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Organisation
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Value for money
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (2 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (6 ratings)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (16 ratings)
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Students 50+ years (70 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
58 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The school is very well organised and everyone, the teaching staff as well as the administration and leisure tutors, are very nice, helpful and competent. You never feel left alone. The teachers, in my case Virginia and Lara, made the lessons interesting and also with some humour and were very patient. The school, as well as the great Dorian on the excursions, were also very nice and accommodating to the older students.”
Disliked
“The only negative thing I found was that even if you choose a group course, if there are not enough participants, you can be assigned to a group of two or even to an individual course. Personally, I go on language trips not only to learn the language, but also to meet and experience other people. It should therefore be possible to voluntarily choose a lower level. Otherwise I would be missing an important part. ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Both our grammar teacher Virginia and our conversation teacher Lara taught the lessons and the subject matter in an interesting way and with fun and humour as well as with patience.
Course: Course B: Complete - 1 week
Review date: 4. Oct. 2022 by Michael Sticker
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
30 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The school provides great support in all matters and is very interested in ensuring that every student attends the appropriate language level. Leisure activities offered every day. The teachers were also very motivated and the lessons were fun.”
Review details
Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Aug. 2021 by Ilanit Kaiser
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Central location, very nice and competent teachers, great excursion offers, basically nothing to complain about and next year I will gladly take the week that has already been paid for but not yet consumed! I am already looking forward to it!”
Disliked
“Have not (yet) received a certificate of graduation ”
Review details
Course: Course B: Complete (20 Lessons per Week) - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. May. 2022 by Astrid Konrad
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
66 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Very friendly staff. The level of knowledge is determined in advance in writing and verbally online. This means that the courses can start on day 1. Very good introduction on the 1st day.”
Disliked
“Course participants changed every week. In the first week I joined a group of 5 women who had already been learning in this group for 2-3 weeks. Due to the weekly change, it is hardly possible to build on skills that have just been acquired. I had booked an over 60s course on the assumption that the course would be offered for older people who learn at a slower pace. Three of the participants were between 23 and 35 years old. The school was so busy in the first week that my husband (beginner) had lessons in the morning and I (A2) in the afternoon. It wasn't so nice, but it was okay. In my course, many participants and the teacher talked at the same time in the first week. During group work, people spoke too loudly, which made it very difficult for me to concentrate and - although my hearing was still OK - I could hardly understand my partner at times.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: described on the 1st page
Course: Course B: Complete [Italian] - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Apr. 2024 by Ulrike Krefting
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
66 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I liked practically everything about the school. It is a pity that I couldn't book another several weeks to strengthen and improve the basics. The school is definitely highly recommended!”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The course was really good. I would mention only that the last grammar teacher Giovanna was the best one, in my opinion.
Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Sep. 2023 by Nathalie Mogenshtein
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
15 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The programme we received was not followed, this especially applies to going to restaurants and excursions. They didn't make an effort to replace it. We paid for it all.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Good
Course: Junior Summer Camp [Italian] - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Jul. 2024 by Sofija Milosevic
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
47 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Everyone tried very hard and was very friendly, very well organized, school in the mornings and a great program in the afternoons. You feel well looked after all around.”
Review details
Course: Standard Course, 20 Lektionen - 8 weeks
Review date: 6. Mar. 2019 by Edith Hanschitz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Excellent teaching, professional and committed teachers, good organization, varied and interesting excursions and city tours, friendly and service-oriented approach.”
Disliked
“The tables are unstable and too small, the WiFi doesn't work reliably, and there are queues in front of the only women's toilet.”
Review details
Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. May. 2024 by Gabriele Koch
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
29 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very professional school! The classes are excellent. The professors are very good, committed to their work. The excursions organized by the school are excellent too.”
Review details
Course: Course A: Conversation - 1 week
Review date: 31. Jul. 2023 by Nevena Jovanović
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The personal contact, the helpfulness of the staff, the commitment of the teachers and the pleasant teaching situation, especially the size of the learning group”
Disliked
“110 minutes in one go, you could take a short break (2-3 minutes) in the room yourself”
Insider tip: “City tours”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: very good, good ambiance, to be recommended
Course: Active Silver 60+ Programme - Shared flat (double) - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Nov. 2020 by Edmund Steiner-Hertig
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“That they manage to integrate the students. The teachers have an incredible ability to adapt to everyone, very friendly. I can't wait to go back!”
Insider tip: “It is a good school to study Italian, as well as to live together and join the activities organized by the school itself. The school manages to integrate you with the city, they give you advice and tell you how to get to other points of interest. I recommend it.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: VERY SATISFIED WITH THE SCHOOL, THE ENVIRONMENT. THE TEACHERS, THE ACTIVITIES... A GREAT EXPERIENCE. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT.
Other comments The tables and chairs are quite uncomfortable. Otherwise excellent.
Course: Standard Course  - 4 weeks
Review date: 13. Oct. 2019 by Ana Lilia Inclán Zagal
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I had two hours of grammar and two hours of speaking practice in Italian. I was with a very friendly family and they also cooked deliciously.”
Disliked
“They don't tell you what's around the school: restaurants, shops. They do not have agreements with any restaurants or stores.”
Insider tip: “Please make more coexistence between the students on Fridays some meetings between all of them.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I would have liked the book to have been included in the price of the course and to be able to keep it at the end.
Other comments Desks should be square not round. It's a juggler and you can't put your book and it doesn't have any drawer.
Course: Course B: Complete - 4 weeks
Review date: 8. Aug. 2022 by Hector Horacio Davila Rodriguez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
40 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“The teachers are excellent, definitely the best the school has to offer. They are very dedicated, polite, and high-level.”
Disliked
“The organization of the C Course in 2 weeks was terrible. The first week I only had classes with 1 student, who was clearly on the same level as me, which was great. The following week, new students arrived who were clearly at a lower level, could not understand the basics, and the subject taught was a repetition of the previous week. I asked the school to sort this out on the first day, and despite acknowledging the mistake, they didn't. Also, the individual class doesn't have a clear agenda, I had to determine the content of the class.”
Insider tip: “Do not book more than 1 week, the course does not continue from one week to the next.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Course C needs to be better organized, especially regarding the purpose of individual classes.
Course: Course C: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Oct. 2022 by Fernanda Pincherle
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Lessons very well adapted to the language level of the participants. Competent and very friendly team of teachers!”
Review details
Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Aug. 2024 by Elisabeth Murer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
53 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Great range of activities outside of class. Our guide had extensive knowledge of all the places/topics we visited.”
Review details
Course: Course B: Standard - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Oct. 2020 by Elisabeth Kögl
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
42 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Not only are the teachers fantastic, anything you need help with is taken care of immediately and professionally.”
Review details
Course: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual) - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Oct. 2019 by Gunther Schmidl
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
59 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Excellent instructors, great afternoon outings (4 stars only because some were cancelled due to low enrollment).”
Disliked
“First week was only 2 hours per day due to low enrollment. Second week added the 2 hours of conversation, which was outstanding. I asked to be able to join just the conversation for part of a third week, but was told there is no flexibility on payment -- I would have to pay for the full week (even though I am only in Trieste for 3 days). Disappointing, but otherwise the experience was very good”
Review details
Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Mar. 2022 by Deb Stuligross
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
48 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The staff, very pleasant classes, the organized activities very varied and interesting, school with few students”
Review details
Other comments I recommend it without a doubt. The city of Trieste is very beautiful, pleasant and quiet. It is very easy to reach other cities in Italy, Slovenia and Croatia
Course: Standard - 4 weeks
Review date: 11. Sep. 2018 by Concepción Díaz-fierros Tabernero
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
65 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I experienced a day of grape harvesting in the Trieste mountains with my host family. It was unforgettable!!!!”
Review details
Course: Course B: Complete - 1 week
Review date: 12. Sep. 2022 by Rosi Dürnberger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The incredibly good lessons. Never experienced anything like it. My teachers are all perfectly trained.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: I couldn't imagine learning so much in such a short time. I am absolutely thrilled. I didn't take part in any activities, so no rating.
Course: Conversation Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. Dec. 2019 by Alexandra Hild
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Very good and nice teacher who had the ability to teach the Italian language in an incredibly good way.”
Review details
Other comments Some of the exursions were not at all affordable.
Course: Standard Course [Italienska] - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Sep. 2019 by Anne Rosvall
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
63 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“They are all very very nice, there was always help. The lessons are very well done. Very good overall.”
Disliked
“Parking problems when coming by car”
Review details
Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
Review date: 12. Oct. 2023 by Marion Lopez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
63 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The positive individual commitment of the trainers to the learning requirements of the participants.”
Insider tip: “If possible, book three weeks instead of two. Direct Flixbus from Munich.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very competent and motivated personal trainer (Rosa).
Other comments Expectation exceeded: focus is on language, not on vacation!
Course: Course C: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual) [Italienisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Mar. 2020 by Franz Eckbauer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
67 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I especially liked the very motivated teaching staff and the way they organised the lessons.”
Disliked
“That the lessons took place in the afternoon from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and the excursions in the morning. On the first excursion, we returned at 1 p.m. and it was really stressful to get to class at 2 p.m. on time. I therefore did not take part in any further excursions ( although these would have been interesting). (Travel time, food, etc.)”
Review details
Course: Course B: Complete - 1 week
Review date: 24. Oct. 2022 by ELFRIEDE UNTER
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Friendliness, simplicity, quick problem solving, small number of students in my class 3,”
Insider tip: “Muggia, the castle of Miramare, the beaches of Sistiana, the old town of Trieste and its castle, I really liked everything in this city and a week was not enough to see everything,”
Review details
Other comments I loved my experience
Course: Standard [Italien] - 1 week
Review date: 5. Sep. 2018 by Mélanie Jalbert
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very nice, competent, friendly guides and teachers, nothing more to say, just great!!!”
Review details
Course: Course B: Complete - 1 week
Review date: 11. Sep. 2023 by Brigitte Streisselberger
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Very personal atmosphere and a great grammar teacher and good one-to-one tuition.”
Disliked
“Too large a group and a not so engaging teacher in conversation class. I didn't get to speak enough.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It would be good if there was the possibility of grammar in the group and individual lessons in the conversation part.
Other comments Very friendly. Very personal.
Course: Course B: Complete - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Jun. 2022 by Verena Berger Kolb
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
56 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Good teachers, interesting approach to teaching, focus on conversation skills.”
Review details
Other comments I would like to thank everybody for the care and interesting time there. They are great.
Course: Italian + sailing for beginners (Comet 860) [Italian] - 3 weeks
Review date: 30. Sep. 2019 by Maria Luiza Franceschi Nicodemo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Small groups, intensive discussions, very friendly and open-minded teachers.”
Disliked
“Furniture: Desk/chair not optimal for my height (186cm). ”
Insider tip: “The excursions”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: exhausting, but very good
Course: Course C: Intensive (20 group + 6 individual) [Italian] - 1 week
Review date: 14. May. 2023 by Georgi Kojouharoff
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
52 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very pleasant ambience, super location, everyone is very friendly and helpful”
Insider tip: “I recommend taking part in the tours, then you also get to know the other students.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: The lessons were entirely tailored to my needs.
Other comments I will definitely recommend it to others
Course: Course E: One-to-One - 1 week
Review date: 2. Nov. 2022 by Bettina Schöberl
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie TriesteAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Location of the school4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Quality of teaching4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Homestay4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

Accreditations and Quality seals
IALCEDUITALIA
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)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:00
Student gender mix
43% male / 57% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2013
Legal name/parent company
PICCOLA UNIVERSITA' ITALIANA S.R.L. | Tax registration ID: IT02367270796

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Daily press

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 30
Throughout the year: 15
Minimum age of students
16 years
12 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 15
Adult courses Throughout the year: 15
Average age of students
In summer: 27 years
Throughout the year: 39 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Japan 16%
Germany 15%
Switzerland 10%
USA 7%
England 6%
Sweden 5%
Brazil 3%
France 3%
Netherlands 2%
Other nationalities 33%

Information for all courses offered by Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

Lesson duration
55 minutes
School's administrative fee
120.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

There is EUR 2 Government Tax added to each registration.

Price reduction on group courses in case of public holidays:
Course A - EUR 15
Course B - EUR 30
Course C - EUR 30
Private lessons for Courses C, D, E are made up.

Students aged 16-17 need written consent from their guardian, sent with the booking.

The registration fee includes:

  • Transfer to and from Trieste, Venice, Treviso or Ljubljana airport OR 2 half day excursions by minibus.
  • Schoolbag, pen and note pad
  • City map and information about Trieste, tips on excursions
  • Presentation including welcome cocktail
  • Guided city tour of Trieste (every week)
  • Film evenings at school

    Travel insurance (optional): EUR 10 per week.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
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
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 Trieste (TRS).
More details about airports near Trieste and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Trieste page. For flight comparisons to Trieste, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
50 €

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet1 km
Basketball-
Cooking-
Dancing1 km
Diving3 km
Football (soccer)-
Golf10 km
Horse riding9 km
Mountainbiking5 km
Music-
Sailing20 km
Skiing60 km
Swimming-
Tennis2 km
Volleyball3 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Trieste and its majestic palaces
- Trieste – A crossroad of cultures and religions
- The Jewish Trieste
- Trieste’s ancient markets
- Tergeste – Discovering Roman Trieste
- Italian movies in the school cinema with introduction seminar

Adults - Paid activities

- Cividale del Friuli: Longobards in power
- Udine and the masterpieces of Tiepolo
- DOC Vineyards “Colli Orientali del Friuli” and visit of a winery with wine tasting
- Venzone: “Il borgo più bello d’Italia 2017”
- Spilimbergo and visit of the Friulian Mosaic school
- Guided visiting tour of Duino castle and Rilke path
- Visit of the „Grotta Gigante“
- Hiking trips in the surroundings of Trieste, accompanied by a WWF guide
- Guided tour of the Natural History Museum and visit of a coffee roaster
- Wine and Oil tasting at the Parovel farm
- San Daniele: The taste and the history of the land of Prosciutto

Junior - Free activities

- Trieste and its majestic palaces
- Trieste – A crossroad of cultures and religions
- The Jewish Trieste
- Trieste’s ancient markets
- Tergeste – Discovering Roman Trieste
- Italian movies in the school cinema with introduction seminar

Junior - Paid activities

- Cividale del Friuli: Longobards in power
- Udine and the masterpieces of Tiepolo
- DOC Vineyards “Colli Orientali del Friuli” and visit of a winery with wine tasting
- Venzone: “Il borgo più bello d’Italia 2017”
- Spilimbergo and visit of the Friulian Mosaic school
- Guided visiting tour of Duino castle and Rilke path
- Visit of the „Grotta Gigante“
- Hiking trips in the surroundings of Trieste, accompanied by a WWF guide
- Guided tour of the Natural History Museum and visit of a coffee roaster
- Wine and Oil tasting at the Parovel farm
- San Daniele: The taste and the history of the land of Prosciutto
Videos about leisure activities at Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie Trieste

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast
In high demand!
4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0
11 ratings
from
240 €
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast, lunch & dinner
4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0
11 ratings
from
420 €
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0
11 ratings
from
175 €
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0
11 ratings
from
283 €
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast, lunch & dinner
4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0
11 ratings
from
355 €
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0
11 ratings
from
348 €
Residenza PUI Studio
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
from
180 €
Residenza PUI Studio - Single Use
Double room, No meals
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
1 rating
from
320 €
Residenza PUI
Single room, No meals
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
2 ratings
from
160 €
Residenza PUI
Double room, No meals
5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0
2 ratings
from
140 €
Residenza PUI - Single Use
Double room, No meals
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0
2 ratings
from
210 €

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie

  • “Yes, Piccola Universita Italiana has a language programme for you! The teachers have plenty of experience in having students of all ages and adapting the content and rhythm of the class to students regardless of their age.”
    Ana Carolina, LanguageCourse.net - Oct 01, 2021
  • “In this case, we may organise individual lessons for the student. The minimum required booking is 10 hours of lessons.”
    Daniela Redder, Booking Office from Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie - Jan 18, 2022
  • “The 60+ programme can only be booked as a package as offered (course and accommodation). The programme has fixed start days as well.

    Alternatively, the Standard Course B can be offered, which starts weekly. The activities from the weekly programme can be booked on site directly at the school.    ”
    Tanja, Languagecourse.Net - Jan 27, 2022
  • “Yes, as soon as some prior knowledge is available, a level test will be conducted. Approximately 1 week before the course starts, the level will be determined via written and oral test.”
    Daniela, Administration from Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie, Triest - Nov 21, 2022
  • “Yes, as long as the parents sign an authorisation form we are happy to welcome 16 year old students. ”
    Daniela Redder, Booking Office from Piccola Università Italiana - Feb 08, 2023
  • “The times at which the course takes place are usually only decided on the Friday afternoon before the course starts, as only then are the tests of all participants (hopefully) available and the classes can be put together.

    The classes of the group course are usually in the morning, but they may also be in the afternoon.
    ”
    Daniela, Administration from Piccola Università Italiana - Mar 10, 2023
  • “The families are happy to adapt to your tastes and offer you an alternative if you don't like something or are allergic. We inform the school and family in advance and then it's no problem! ”
    Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 21, 2023
  • “Yes, there is a EUR 10 discount from our website and the school does not charge a registration fee if you return within a year. Note, however, that in this case the afternoon activities are not included. ”
    Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 24, 2023
  • “Yes, transfer from Trieste is included”
    Daniela Redder, Booking Office from Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie - May 03, 2023
  • “Yes, we can arrange transfer from the train station if you book accommodation with us.”
    Daniela Redder, Booking Office from Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie - May 05, 2023
    • “No, there is no discount on the 60+ programme.”
      Daniela Redder, Booking Office from Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie - May 24, 2023
    • “No, at the time of writing this answer, transfer to accommodation is only possible if you have also booked accommodation with this language school. If you have booked accommodation privately, the transfer is not possible.”
      Diana Becker, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 25, 2023
    • “We recommend students the MOLO IV parking space.

      It is possible to buy a daily card or the school can provide a card for the month (valid always from the 1st day of the month to the last day of the month).
      ”
      Daniela Redder, Booking Officer from Piccola Universita Italiana - Sep 15, 2023
    • “You are very welcome to book additional activities. Please come to the school reception and we will tell you which activities are available during your stay and help you to book them.”
      Daniela, Booking manager from Piccola Universita - Dec 15, 2023
    • “Yes, the school Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie offers Italian courses for students of all levels, year-round.”
      Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 26, 2023
    • “Yes, for junior students, the school Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie can provide return airport transfers from Trieste (TRS), Venice Marco Polo (VCE), Treviso (TSF), or Lubiana (LJU) airports.”
      Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 07, 2024
    • “Unfortunately, the transfer cannot be organised from Udine. However, the journey can be organised from Venice, Trieste or Ljubiliana. ”
      Daniela, Booking manager from Piccola Universita - Jul 08, 2024
    • “The Active Silver 60+ includes Italian lessons, 1 welcome drink, 1 aperitivo, 1 guided city tour, and coffee, 1 museum visit, 4 half-day excursions, 1 full-day excursion, 1 afternoon excursion with snack + watching an Italian classic movie), registration fee and accommodation. Please note that the programme runs on fixed dates during the year.”
      Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 23, 2024
    • “We offer walks in the countryside and can give her some tips on where to go, but we don't offer a hiking programme.”
      Daniela, Booking manager from Piccola Universita - Oct 31, 2024

FAQ about Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie, Trieste

  • Italian courses at Piccola Università Italiana start at 150 € for Long Term - Gap Year, Sabbatical course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you get the guaranteed best price.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Piccola Universita
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Piccola Universita varies from 1 students (Cultural Course: One-to-One) to 12 students (Junior Summer Camp)
  • 100% of teachers at Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie comes from Japan with a 16% representation, followed by students from Germany (15%) and Switzerland (10%).
  • Piccola Università Italiana - Le Venezie offers courses from 12 years (Junior Summer Camp, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 27 during the summer and 39 for the rest of the year.

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