Venice is a city far from the urban chaos and frenetic atmospheres. It is a city without cars, where the vaporetto can be taken or people can walk day and night or arrive at any place in the city: a great historical center from the 16th century, the era of the apogee of the Republic of Venice. But this city is not only a wonderful museum. The "University of Cá Foscari" and the "University Institute of Architecture" are active study centers; the Biennial Foundation , with its sections of visual arts, music and theater, offers shows of international interest all the year.. The night life of Venice is live and dynamic. Almost every month traditional festivals are celebrated. The school is located in the center of Venice, in a "campo" well known by Venetians, Campo Santa Margherita: a meeting place for students and residents who do their shopping in the beautiful shops of the area or take a break chatting and drinking in the open cafés. Also an historic building with a wide terrace hosts the school. Students have free access to Internet, and a study room with video facilities where they can watch films from the video collection of the school.

The school can arrange students' accommodation. If it is available, the students can stay with a Venetian host-family (single room with kitchen facility) or they can share an apartment with other students (single or double rooms are available only for those who apply together and attend courses during the same period). The school can also book other apartments in town.

The teaching methodology is based upon a fully communicative approach that promotes and encourages students’ active participation. This methodology searches to develop the oral and written communication skills. Current and up to date material is used as an example of real communication while introducing the students to Italian culture and society. The main communication skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - are equally investigated and gradually developed. In the courses, individual and group activities are alternated and work to reinforce the oral and written understanding.

Intensive courses can be combined with cultural seminars. For example: art, watercolor, wines, cuisine, crystal, masks, Burano embroider, etc.

Istituto Venezia
Campo Santa Margherita 3116/a
Dorsoduro - Venecia
Tel.: +39 41 52 24331
Fax: +39 41 52 85628
Email: info@istitutovenezia.com
Web: www.istitutovenezia.com