PAULON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

What PAULON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL does

Paulon International School is an Italian language and culture school headquartered in Vicenza, Italy, with a secondary campus in Venice Mestre, delivering CEFR-aligned Italian language instruction across all proficiency levels (A1-C2). The school was founded in 2015 as part of the Associazione Culturale Paolina Paulon (established by Nicola Paulon to honor his mother Prof.ssa Paolina Paulon) and was restructured in 2022 as Paulon International School Impresa Sociale srl, a private social enterprise. It serves approximately 7 staff supporting two physical locations plus online/blended delivery.

The school's product portfolio spans general and individual Italian language courses, intensive international student programs with 85% attendance requirements, CLIQ certification exam preparation (Certit, Celi, Cils), and specialization tracks in fine arts (Accademia di Belle Arti partnerships) and music (four Italian conservatory partnerships) aimed at AFAM admission. Its flagship offering is the 10-11 month Marco Polo/Turandot intensive Italian language programme (1000-1100 hours) for Chinese students targeting Italian university and AFAM entry, priced at €5,600-€6,100 per student. The school additionally operates as the official Certit examination center for University of Rome Roma Tre (CLIQ founding member, ALTE associate), and participates in the Erasmus+ MILTA project (KA122-ADU, 2023) focused on art-integrated Italian L2 methodology.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time course fees across multiple tiers (from €150 per student for 20-hour small-group classes to €6,100 for the 11-month Marco Polo/Turandot track), with ancillary revenue from Certit exam administration (€116.46 residence permit administrative fees plus exam registration) and bundled student support services (airport pickup, accommodation assistance, document processing). Distribution is direct-to-student via the school's website, email, phone, the UniversItaly government portal for visa-bound programs, and dedicated Chinese-student channels (Weibo, WeChat). The customer base is dominated by Chinese students pursuing higher education in Italy, supplemented by a broader pool of international students seeking certification for residence permits (A2) or Italian citizenship (B1).

Name

PAULON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Legal name

Paulon International School Impresa Sociale srl

Website

https://pauloninternationalschool.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Paulon International School is an Italian language and culture school in Vicenza and Venice Mestre offering CEFR-aligned Italian courses (A1-C2), certification exam prep, and Marco Polo/Turandot programmes for Chinese students seeking Italian university and AFAM (academy and conservatory) admission, operating as an official Certit examination center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Language Education Services

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

General Language Schools (Multi-Language) (EDAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Proficiency Exam Prep (CEFR, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, PTE) (EDANACAD), General Language Schools & Institutes (EDAMAFAA)

Keywords

• Italian language education
• Language certification exams
• Marco polo turandot program
• Intensive language courses
• International student services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vicenza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Italian Language Courses: Fees for group and individual Italian language courses at various proficiency levels (A1-C2). Course packages range from 20 to 50 hours, with pricing varying by class size (2-person groups, 3-5 person groups, small groups of 6+). Offered year-round in-person, blended, or online.
2. Marco Polo/Turandot Program Courses: Long-duration intensive Italian language courses (10-11 months, 1000-1100 hours) specifically designed for Chinese students under the Marco Polo/Turandot government programs. Includes language instruction plus cultural integration and exam preparation.
3. Certification Exam Preparation: Preparation courses for CLIQ certification exams (Certit, Celi, Cils) at various levels. Individual courses from 800-1750 EUR (20-50 hours), small group courses from 400-1000 EUR. Certifications required for Italian citizenship (B1) and long-term residence permits (A2).
4. Certit Examination Fees: Examination center for Certit certification (Italian as foreign language) by University of Roma Tre. Official exam sessions at A1-A2-B1-B2-C1-C2 levels with associated registration fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Paulon International School delivers Italian language and culture education to international students from its Vicenza and Venice Mestre campuses. Core offerings include group and individual Italian courses across all CEFR proficiency levels (A1-C2), intensive immersion programs, certification exam preparation (Certit, Celi, Cils), and a specialized 10-11 month Marco Polo/Turandot programme for Chinese students targeting admission to Italian universities and AFAM institutions. The school also functions as an official Certit examination center under University of Roma Tre.

Product overview

Paulon International School operates as a language education institution offering Italian language and culture courses primarily for international students. The core product portfolio includes group and individual Italian language courses (A1-C2 levels), intensive courses for international students, certification exam preparation (CLIQ/Certit, Celi, Cils), and specialized Marco Polo/Turandot programmes for Chinese students. Supplementary offerings include Art Course and Music Masterclass for admission preparation at Italian AFAM institutions, plus Erasmus mobility programmes. The school also serves as an official Certit examination center and provides comprehensive student support services including accommodation assistance and document processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Italian Language Courses (Individual and Group)

Quantifiable outcome

• A2 certificate enables long-term residence permit application in Italy
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• MILTA Project Consortium (Erasmus Plus)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Erasmus Plus KA122-ADU project Mobility for Italian Language teaching through Art. 18-month project started 2023 focused on innovative language teaching methodologies through art.
• Escuela Oficial de Idiomas de Las Palmas de Gran CanariasupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Spanish language school partnership under Erasmus mobility program. Exchange of students and teachers for job-shadowing activities. Hosted Erasmus students in March 2023 and March 2024.
• PCVO Moderne Talen di HasseltsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Belgian language school partnership under Erasmus mobility program for teacher and student exchanges.
• Universities and AFAM Institutions (Marco Polo/Turandot)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Partnership with Italian universities and AFAM (Alta Formazione Artistica, Musicale e Coreutica) institutions under the Marco Polo/Turandot government programs established 2006 to promote Italian higher education in China
• Accademia di Belle Arti di VeneziacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFine arts academy partnership for art course delivery and student preparation for academy admission exams. Professors from the academy teach specialized courses.
• Accademia di Belle Arti di CarraracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFine arts academy partnership for art course delivery and student preparation for academy admission exams.
• Conservatorio di Musica 'A. Pedrollo' VicenzacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic conservatory partnership for music masterclass delivery and student preparation for conservatory admission exams. Masters from the conservatory provide instruction.
• Conservatorio di Musica 'Benedetto Marcello' VeneziacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic conservatory partnership for music masterclass delivery and student preparation for conservatory admission exams.
• Conservatorio di Musica 'C. Pollini' PadovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic conservatory partnership for music masterclass delivery and student preparation for conservatory admission exams.
• Conservatorio di Musica 'L. Campiani' MantovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic conservatory partnership for music masterclass delivery and student preparation for conservatory admission exams.
• Liceo Artistico CanovasupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt school partnership for art course lessons held at their facilities in Vicenza.
• University of Rome Roma TrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial agreement for Certit Italian language certification examination center status. Certit is the certification of Italian as a foreign language by the university and is a founding member of CLIQ.
• ALDA (European Association for Local Democracy)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean association partnership for local democracy and civic engagement projects.
• ResolvesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for European project collaboration and networking.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dilit International House: Rome-based Italian language school part of the International House network, offering CEFR-aligned courses, exam preparation, and teacher training. Directly comparable in adult international-student focus and CEFR curriculum structure.
• Istituto Italiano: Italian language school with locations in Florence and Siena offering intensive Italian courses, exam preparation, and cultural programs for international students. Comparable product portfolio and target customer segment.
• Scuola Leonardo da Vinci: Major Italian language school for international students with campuses in Florence, Milan, Rome, and Siena. Directly comparable offering of CEFR-aligned Italian courses, exam preparation, and cultural programs targeting the same international-student segment.
• Linguaviva: Italian language school in Florence and Milan offering intensive Italian courses, exam preparation, and accommodation services for international students. Comparable in bundled service offering (courses + accommodation) and CEFR-aligned curriculum.
• Tiberius International: Italian language school based in Vicenza, the same city as Paulon's headquarters. Direct local competitor offering CEFR-aligned Italian courses and exam preparation to international students in the same catchment area.
• Scuola Palazzo Malvisi: Italian language school in Rimini offering Italian language courses and exam preparation for international students. Comparable in product mix (CEFR levels, certification prep) and target international-student segment.
• Scuola Dante Alighieri: Historic Italian language school network with multiple Italian locations and strong international brand recognition. Directly comparable in core Italian-as-a-foreign-language instruction for international students and certification preparation.
• Centro Italiano: Long-established Italian language school in Florence serving international students with intensive Italian courses, exam preparation, and cultural immersion. Comparable to Paulon in product mix (group/individual, CEFR levels, certification prep) and target customer.

Regional players

• CLIC International House: International House-affiliated language school in Spain (and other geographies). While focused on Spanish, it shares the International House methodology and serves the broader international student-tourism market that Paulon targets with Italian.

Broad incumbents

• Università per Stranieri di Perugia: Public Italian university dedicated to foreign students, offering Italian language and culture courses for international students, including Chinese students. Broader institution that competes for the same international-student demand with university-backed credentials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/paulon.international.school
• Instagraminstagram.com/paulon.international.school
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/paulon-international-school

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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