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Latin in Rome

Dates

4–10 April 2027

Where

Villa Palazzola, Alban Hills

Level

All levels, beginner to advanced

Language

Latin, all week

All levels of Latin learners are welcome on this week-long immersion at Palazzola, a former monastery in the Alban Hills overlooking Lake Albano, a short way outside Rome. You live on site for the week, take classes grouped by level, and spend most of each day speaking Latin – at meals, in class and on the excursion.

A week of spoken Latin

The programme is intensive and fully immersive. Classes combine language instruction in small groups with grammar sessions and seminars. Time is set aside every day for personal study, with teachers on hand to answer questions. In the evenings, there are songs, games, and free time.

Whatever your level now, a week of hearing, speaking, reading and writing Latin will make a marked difference to your fluency.

Palazzola

Palazzola was originally a monastery and housed several religious orders through the Middle Ages. It stands on the rim of Lake Albano, in the hills that Roman tradition made the site of Alba Longa, the city of Aeneas's son Ascanius and the mother city of Rome.

Archaeological excursion

One day of the week is dedicated to visiting an archaeological site. The cost of this trip is included in the price.

The teachers

The week is taught by our own tutors, who teach in Latin throughout using the active method. You will learn alongside a small number of other students at your level.

Booking and payment

A non-refundable deposit of £500 secures your place when you book. The total balance is due by 1 March 2027. Flights are not included; we arrange for transfers between Fiumicino and Ciampino airports and Palazzola.

Villa Palazzola, above Lake Albano in the Alban Hills, south-east of Rome.

A day on the trip

8.00

Ientaculum

Breakfast together

9.00

Scholae

Three hours of class in small groups by level, with breaks along the way

13.00

Prandium

Lunch together

14.00

Tempus liberum

Free time to rest, walk, or read

16.00

Subsidia

One-on-one teacher assistance to untangle any difficulties from the morning

17.00

Merenda

Afternoon tea

17.30

Seminaria et ludi

Seminars, presentations, or walks and games

18.30

Cena

Dinner together

19.30

Schola poetica

An evening session on Latin poetry

20.30

Tempus liberum

Games, music, and free time before bed

On excursion days the morning and afternoon blocks move to the site. Evenings are unstructured, and nothing after dinner is compulsory.

Where you stay

Lodging

6 nights at Palazzola, 4–10 April

Meals

Full board throughout

Tuition

Covers classes, activities, and seminars

Excursion

A day trip to an archaeological site

Transfers

Arranged to and from Ciampino and Fiumicino

Not included

Flights

All-inclusive

per person

Standard room (shared)

£1,599.00

Single room guaranteed

£1,699.00

Deposit to reserve

£500.00

Sign up by 1 Mar 2027

Book a place

Full board, lodging, tuition, materials, transfer and the field trip are all in the price; flights and insurance are yours. The deposit is non-refundable. Scholarships available — ask us first.

Longum iter est per praecepta, breve et efficax per exempla. – Seneca, Epistulae 6.5

From people who came

This reminds me what a great thing it is to do in retirement for a complete change! Loved my time and would recommend at every level.

Latin Immersion Trip to Rome, 2026

It's wonderful as an adult to seriously learn with great teachers for a full week. And where else do folks laugh at Dr Who jokes in Latin?

Latin Immersion Trip to Rome, 2026

Even though I am a beginner, I felt so included at this camp. I was always encouraged to try my best, even if I got things wrong. I learnt so much every day and I have never wanted to study Latin so much.

Nina Mutton

Latin Immersion Trip to Rome, 2026

The Latin immersion trip was a great introduction to the language and an enjoyable experience. The classes were well-paced and interesting, and there was plenty of opportunity to practise speaking and to learn from more advanced students.

Eoin Treanor

Latin Immersion Trip to Rome, 2026

I will be forever grateful to you for giving my daughter such an incredible experience in Italy.

Marina Rincato, Isabel's mother

Latin Immersion Trip to Rome, December 2022

As a beginner I got a lot more out of the course than I had been expecting.

Laura Livier

Latin Immersion Trip to Rome, December 2022

This trip put a new face and energy into Latin, a subject I'd previously associated with stagnancy.

Isabel De Silva

Latin Immersion Trip to Rome, December 2022

Everything was perfect. The teachers were very passionate and knowledgeable and they sing like angels! The location was amazing, the excursion was very interesting and the group was great!

Laura Livier

Latin Immersion Trip to Rome, December 2022

Book your place

4 – 10 Apr 2027

Room

Places

1

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Payment

Total

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Questions people ask

I've never studied Latin. Is this really for me?

Yes. Classes are grouped by level, from complete beginners to advanced readers, and beginners consistently tell us they got more from the week than they expected.

Will I really be speaking Latin all day?

Most of the day, yes – in class, at meals and on the excursion. Teachers are always on hand to help!

Who can come?

Learners of all ages are welcome. We encourage under-18s to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Are flights included?

No. The price covers lodging, full board, tuition, materials, the excursion and an agreed transfer between the airport and Palazzola. You book your own flight.

Can I have a room to myself?

Yes. Choose "Single room guaranteed" when you book.

Is the deposit refundable?

The £500 deposit is non-refundable. The balance is due by 1 March 2027.

Latin in Rome · 4 – 10 Apr 2027

Additional information

Course Type

Residential
Language

Latin
Reg Deadline

1 Mar
Semester

4 Apr – 10 Apr
Semester Date Range

4 Apr – 10 Apr
Time Period

4 Apr – 10 Apr
Accommodations

Single Room Guaranteed, Standard

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