At Sapientia Language Institute, we see language as the key to new worlds personal, academic, and professional. Our mission is to provide expert Italian language instruction that empowers learners to communicate with confidence and purpose. Through structured teaching, immersive methods, and a passion for excellence, we help students turn study into fluency, and words into meaningful connection.
Discover a place where learning becomes a voyage, and every lesson brings you closer to the heart of Italian life.
Our Vision is to establish Sapientia Language Institute as the foremost center in Sri Lanka for language excellence, fostering global connections, cultural depth and new opportunities for every learner.
Our Mission is to providing the best language study experience to students, with the opportunity to study the language with resources equivalent to those found in Europe.
The bond between Italy and Sri Lanka is rich with history, underscored by decades of diplomatic, cultural and economic collaboration. Italy is a key trade partner and cultural ally of Sri Lanka, and the growing cooperation in sectors like tourism, textiles and agribusiness offers exciting opportunities for even greater engagement between the two nations. Initiatives like bilateral trade sessions and tourism dialogues emphasize the potential for deeper connections.
A significant Sri Lankan expatriate community in Italy, alongside the increasing number of Italians visiting Sri Lanka, highlights the need for greater linguistic and cultural exchange. Mastering the Italian language is not only essential for Sri Lankans who wish to study, work, or migrate to Italy, but also for those interacting with Italians living in or visiting Sri Lanka.
Sapientia Language Institute aims to enhance the bilateral relationship by offering Italian language education that goes beyond language instruction. Through immersive programs, cultural exchanges and collaborative events, we will foster understanding, build professional networks and celebrate Italian culture. Our mission is to serve as a bridge that strengthens the ties between Italy and Sri Lanka, nurturing mutual respect, growth and cooperation.
The Sri Lankan diaspora in Italy, one of the largest non-EU immigrant groups in the country, has a rich history that dates back to the 1970s and 1980s, mainly due to socio-political unrest in Sri Lanka. This community has integrated successfully into Italian society, particularly in industries like caregiving, domestic work and hospitality. The growing second generation of Sri Lankans in Italy continues to play a crucial role in both countries’ socio-economic development.
For this vibrant community, language and cultural education are essential for both successful integration into Italian society and the preservation of their heritage. Sapientia Institute’s language programs aim to meet these needs by equipping Sri Lankans with the tools they need to thrive in Italy while celebrating their unique cultural identity.
Italy holds a prominent position among Sri Lanka’s key international trade partners, playing a vital role in the development of sectors such as garments, ceramics, agriculture, and tea exports. The economic ties between the two nations have steadily grown over the years, driven by shared commercial interests, complementary industries, and long-standing diplomatic relations.
Italian companies source high-quality raw materials and finished products from Sri Lanka, particularly in the apparel and textile sectors, while Sri Lankan enterprises benefit from Italian innovation, technology and machinery. These exchanges not only stimulate economic growth but also foster a mutual appreciation of each country’s craftsmanship and industrial strengths.
As bilateral trade continues to expand—supported by business forums, trade missions and institutional agreements—knowledge of the Italian language becomes increasingly valuable for Sri Lankan professionals seeking to engage with Italian counterparts, access export markets or develop joint ventures.
At Sapientia Language Institute, we believe that language is a powerful catalyst for economic cooperation. Through our programs, we aim to empower individuals and businesses with the linguistic skills needed to thrive in this dynamic trade relationship.
Welcome to our Italian Language School, where we offer a wide range of courses tailored to your language-learning journey.
Whether you are a complete beginner, preparing for professional or academic challenges, or seeking specialized training, our courses are designed to meet your needs with engaging and structured learning.
Beginner (A1) Italian Course
Elementary (A2) Italian Course
Intermediate (B1) Italian Course
Specialized Italian Language Courses
Children’s Courses
Specialized Italian Language Courses
Teenager’s Courses
Specialized Italian Language Courses
Corporate Courses
Specialized Italian Language Courses
B1 for Citizenship
Specialized Italian Language Courses
Private Classes
Our teachers come with extensive experience in teaching Italian across multiple countries and continents, having worked in diverse cultural contexts and educational systems. This global exposure has allowed them to refine their approach to teaching, tailoring lessons to meet the needs of students from various linguistic backgrounds. Whether teaching in Europe, Asia or the Americas, they have honed their ability to engage students and facilitate their learning journey effectively.
Sapientia Language Institute is proud to be the first school in Sri Lanka to offer Italian language instruction from a qualified teacher based in Colombo, providing an unprecedented opportunity for local students to learn from a professional with expertise in both the Italian language and the art of teaching it as a second language. Our instructors bring not only their certification and experience but also a passion for sharing the beauty of Italian culture and language, enriching the learning experience for every student. By choosing Sapientia, you are ensuring that your Italian language education is in the hands of experienced, internationally recognized professionals committed to your success.
Sapientia Language Institute aspires to become the benchmark for Italian language education in Sri Lanka, beginning with our main language centre and head office based in Colombo. Our vision extends beyond the capital—with medium-term plans to establish branches in cities such as Negombo, Kandy and Galle, where the demand for Italian language education continues to grow, especially among communities with strong connections to Italy.
But Sapientia is more than a language school. We are crafting a space that embodies the very essence of Italy—its rhythm, its voice, its spirit. We strive to offer Sri Lanka not only high-level linguistic training but a full cultural immersion into the Italian soul.
Our forthcoming Colombo cultural and linguistic centre is envisioned as a vibrant space where language meets life—where each room can echo with opera and film, where walls will host exhibitions of Renaissance art and contemporary design, and where open areas can welcome concerts, lectures, poetry readings and culinary journeys.
We seek to create an environment capable of hosting periodical events that allow Sri Lankans to experience first-hand the magnificence of Italian heritage: from the lyrical verses of Dante and Leopardi to the timeless harmonies of Verdi and Puccini, from Michelangelo’s mastery to modern Italian innovation in design, fashion, and gastronomy.
Italy is not just a country—it is the land of poets and navigators, of dreamers and innovators, where history and future dance in harmony. At Sapientia, we are devoted to bringing this essence to Sri Lanka, offering every student, visitor and collaborator a door through which to enter that world.
Are you ready to start your Italian language journey with us?
Sapientia Language Institute will officially begin student enrollment on July 1st, 2025, while courses will commence on September 1st, 2025. Due to the high level of interest, we have introduced a waiting list system to ensure a fair, first-come-first-served registration process.
To express your interest in joining one of our programs, please fill in this form and submit.
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