BA students (third year and near-graduates); Master’s and Doctoral students, as well as schoolteachers (Group A). Students of group A should have at least a B2 level in English.

Participants in the summer school are free to choose in-person or remote attendance (group A only). Minimum attendance: 80%.

The summer school is designed as a cycle of lectures and workshops offered in a face-to-face environment or as synchronous online teaching (only for Group A activities). Participants in group A are free to choose the most suitable mode. Students of group A will receive some study material by 15 June 2025. 

From 16 to 24 July the fifth edition of the Verona Shakespeare Fringe (VSF) will take place at the Teatro Ss Trinità in Monte Oliveto. The VSF will be ushered in by Lisa Wolpe’s Winter’s Tale on 16 July. Attendance to the shows (from 16 to 24 July) and the Q&A sessions is compulsory for the students of the summer school. 

The Summer School will admit up to 75 participants (35 in Group A, 30 in Group B and 10 in Group C)

Classes will be held in English. Minimum attendance: 80% on site (or online for group A students).

Participants can book their accommodation independently, taking into account that the summer school activities will take place in the following locations:

• Group A and C: Polo Santa Marta 
• Q&As: Polo Santa Marta 
• VSF: Teatro Ss Trinità in Monte Oliveto

In April possibilities for scholarships covering the costs of accommodation will be announced.

Some options for independent booking:

• Youth hostel: Ostello Santa Chiara – Ostello della Gioventù Verona (ostelloverona.it)
• Vicolo Aparthotel Verona (info@residenceilvicolo.com)
• Case VR Holiday – Happy House 
• Deliziosa
• Wood&Rocks 
• Veronetta House Verona
• Accommodation Verona
• Residenza San Sebastiano
• Adua
• Downtown
• Castelvecchio double suite
• Casa Rossi Verona
• Appartamento Stradone Provolo
• Residenza Giulietta Capuleti

Applications are open and will close on 5 May 2025.

Admitted candidates will be notified by 15 May 2025. Candidates will need to confirm their participation by 20 May 2025.

People on the waiting list will be contacted by 31 May 2025.

The deadline for the tuition fee payment is 10 June 2025. Withdrawals will be accepted within 7 days of the date of the payment.

End-of-course essays will be due by 31 October 2025.

Application

VSF

VSF – Q&As