Class Schedule 2022
All IIS classes will be taking place online via Zoom.
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Full term classes :10-week courses, classes meet once a week.
Short term classes: Intensive classes, 5-week courses, classes meet twice a week. Offered in two consecutive sessions.
If you are uncertain about your level, you are welcome to consult with us and/or take a placement test. Consult our annual Calendar to plan your classes in advance.
All classes include a non-refundable registration fee of $10,
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Please refer to the Terms and Conditions regarding class cancellations and refunds.
Summer Term: July 11 – September 17*
FULL TERM CLASSES
BEGINNERS
10 week course, 2 hour classes, $350 (+ $10 non-refundable registration fee).
Cost of textbooks is not included in tuition. Click here for additional information.
| Class | Day/Time | Dates | Teacher | Text Book | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginners 1 | T 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/12 - 9/13 | Luigi | Nuovo Espresso 1 | SOLD OUT |
| Beginners 1 | Th 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/14 - 9/15 | Alice | Nuovo Espresso 1 | SOLD OUT |
| Beginners 1 | Sa 9:00 - 11:00 am | 7/16 - 9/17 | Alice | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Beginners 2 | M 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/11 - 9/12 * | Mariantonia | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Beginners 2 | T 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/19 - 9/27 | Elena | Nuovo Espresso 1 | SOLD OUT |
| Beginners 2 | Th 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/14 - 9/15 | Barbara/Valentina M. | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Beginners 2 | Sa 9:00 - 11:00 am | 7/16 - 9/17 | Mariantonia | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Beginners 3 | M 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/11 - 9/12 * | Luigi | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Beginners 3 | T 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/12 - 9/13 | Valentina M | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Beginners 3 | Th 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/21 - 9/15 | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Beginners 3 | Sa 9:00 - 11:00 am | 7/30 - 9/17 | Laura | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Beginners 4 | M 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/18 - 9/12 * | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 1 Mistero in via dei tulipani - C. Medaglia | Register |
| Beginners 4 | W 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/20 - 9/14 | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 1 Mistero in via dei tulipani - C. Medaglia | Register |
| Beginners 4 | W 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/13 - 9/28 | Elena | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Beginners 4 | Sa 9:00 - 11:00 am | 7/16 - 9/17 | Luigi | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
* Make up for Labor Day Monday, September 5, will be on Monday, September 19.
Textbooks are available at Libreria Pino, the Italian bookstore in San Francisco. To give the school a small donation, at no additional cost, write SFIIS2021 into the cart Order Notes box.
ELEMENTARE
10 week course, 2 hour classes, $350 (+ $10 non-refundable registration fee).
Cost of textbooks is not included in tuition. Click here for additional information.
| Class | Day/Time | Dates | Teacher | Text Book | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementare 2 | T 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/12 - 9/13 | Alice | Nuovo Espresso 2 M.Sandrini: Le citta' impossibili | Register |
| Elementare 2 | Th 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/14 - 9/29 | Elena | Nuovo Espresso 2 M.Banfi e S.Gavelli: Delitto in Piazza del Campo | Register |
| Elementare 4 | M 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/18 - 9/12 * | Elena | Nuovo Espresso 2 | Register |
| Elementare 4 | T 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/19 - 9/13 | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 2 M. Banfi e S. Gavelli: Delitto in Piazza del Campo | Register |
* Make up for Labor Day Monday, September 5, will be on Monday, September 19.
Textbooks are available at Libreria Pino, the Italian bookstore in San Francisco. To give the school a small donation, at no additional cost, write SFIIS2021 into the cart Order Notes box.
INTERMEDIO
10 week course, 2 hour classes, $350 (+ $10 non-refundable registration fee).
Cost of textbooks and novels is not included in tuition. Click here for additional information.
| Class | Day Time | Dates | Teacher | Textbook & Novel | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermedio 1 | Th 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/14 - 9/15 | Luigi | Nuovo Espresso 3 Opera, A. De Giuli | Register |
| Intermedio 2 | W 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/13 - 9/14 | Mattia | Nuovo Espresso 3 S. Giordano: Villa dei Mughetti | Register |
| Intermedio 3 | Th 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/14 - 9/15 | Francesca | Nuovo Espresso 3 Scoprire L'Italia..con una caccia al tesoro, S. Cianti Simona Gavelli | Register |
| Intermedio 4 | M 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/11 - 9/12 * | Angela C. | Nuovo Espresso 3 Io e te, N. Ammaniti | Register |
* Make up for Labor Day Monday, September 5, will be on Monday, September 19.
Textbooks are available at Libreria Pino, the Italian bookstore in San Francisco. To give the school a small donation, at no additional cost, write SFIIS2021 into the cart Order Notes box.
PRE-AVANZATO
10 week course, 2.5 hour classes, $440 (+ $10 non-refundable registration fee).
Cost of textbooks and novels is not included in tuition. Click here for additional information.
| Class | Day Time | Dates | Teacher | Textbook | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Avanzato 1 | Sa 10:00 - 12:30 am | 7/23 - 9/17 | Gianna | La casa sulla scogliera - C. Medaglia | Register |
| Pre-Avanzato 3 | M 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 7/11 - 9/12 * | Alice | Nuovo Espresso 4 | Register |
| Pre-Avanzato 3 | T 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 7/12 - 9/13 | Valentina O. | Nuovo Espresso 4 Io non ho paura - N. Ammaniti | Register |
| Pre-Avanzato 4 | Sa 9:00 am - 11:30 pm | 7/16 - 9/17 | Valentina M. | Nuovo Espresso 4 Tutto sara' perfetto - L. Margone | Register |
* Make up for Labor Day Monday, September 5, will be on Monday, September 19.
Textbooks are available at Libreria Pino, the Italian bookstore in San Francisco. To give the school a small donation, at no additional cost, write SFIIS2021 into the cart Order Notes box.
AVANZATO
10 week course, 2.5 hour classes, $440 (+ $10 non-refundable registration fee).
Cost of textbooks and novels is not included in tuition. Click here for additional information.
| Class | Day Time | Dates | Teacher | Textbook & Novel | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanzato 2 | T 6:00 - 8:30pm | 7/12 - 9/13 | Francesca | Nuovo Espresso 5 Canone Inverso - P. Maurensig | Register |
| Avanzato 3 | M 6:00 - 8:30pm | 7/11 - 9/12 * | Valentina M. | Nuovo Espresso 5 Tutto sara' perfetto - L. Marone | Register |
| Avanzato 3 | F 10:30am - 1:00pm | 7/22 - 9/16 | Gianna | Tutto sara' perfetto - L. Marrone | Register |
| Avanzato 3 | Sa 10:00am - 12:30pm | 7/16 - 9/17 | Barbara/ Martina | Nuovo espresso 5 I garbati maneggi delle sorelle Devoto - R. Bistolfi | Register |
* Make up for Labor Day Monday, September 5, will be on Monday, September 19.
Textbooks are available at Libreria Pino, the Italian bookstore in San Francisco. To give the school a small donation, at no additional cost, write SFIIS2021 into the cart Order Notes box.
PERFEZIONAMENTO
10 week course, 2.5 hour classes, $440 (+ $10 non-refundable registration fee).
Cost of textbooks and novels is not included in tuition. Click here for additional information.
| Class | Day/Time | Dates | Teacher | Book | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perfezionamento Lettura & Grammatica | M 6:00 - 8:30pm | 8/8 - 9/19 * | Mattia | Lessico Famigliare - N. Ginzburg | Register |
| Perfezionamento Lettura & Grammatica | T 6:00 - 8:30pm | 7/12 - 9/13 | Barbara/ Martina | Ieri, oggi, domani - S. Loren | Register |
| Perfezionamento Lettura & Grammatica | Th 10:30am - 1:00pm | 7/14 - 9/15 | Barbara/ Valentina M. | Un tempo gentile - M. Agus | Register |
| Perfezionamento Lettura & Grammatica | F 10:30am - 1:00pm | 8/12 - 9/16 | Mattia | I Cinque Romanzi Brevi - N. Ginzburg | Register |
| Leggiamo Insieme | Th 2:00pm - 4:00pm | 7/14 - 9/15 | Martina | Quel Maledetto Vronskj - C. Piersanti; Mordi e Fuggi - A. Bertante | Register |
* Make up for Labor Day Monday, September 5, will be on Monday, September 19.
Textbooks are available at Libreria Pino, the Italian bookstore in San Francisco. To give the school a small donation, at no additional cost, write SFIIS2021 into the cart Order Notes box.
SHORT TERM: INTENSIVE CLASSES
5 week course, 2 hour classes twice a week, $350 (+ $10 non-refundable registration fee).
Cost of textbooks and novels is not included in tuition. Click here for additional information.
INTENSIVE CLASSES First Session (July 11 – August 12)
| Class | Day Time | Dates | Teacher | Textbook & Novel | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementare 2 | T & Th 11:00am - 1:00pm | 7/19 - 8/11 | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 2 | Register |
| Avanzato 2 | M & W 11:00am - 1:00pm | 7/11 - 8/10 | Francesca | Nuovo Espresso 5 Senti Che Storia - L. Di Dio, R. Bellagamba | Register |
INTENSIVE CLASSES Second Session (August 15 – September 16*)
| Class | Day Time | Dates | Teacher | Textbook & Novel | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementare 3 | T & Th 11:00am - 1:00pm | 8/16 - 9/15 | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 2 Delitto in Piazza del Campo - M. L. Banfi, S. Gavelli | Register |
| Avanzato | T & F 11:00am - 1:00pm | 8/16 - 9/16 | Barbara | Nuovo espresso 5 | Register |
| Avanzato 3 | M & W 11:00am - 1:00pm | 8/15 - 9/14 * | Francesca | Nuovo espresso 5 Senti Che Storia - L. Di Dio, R. Bellagamba | Register |
| Caffè, Lettura & Grammatica | M & W 11:00am - 1:00pm | 8/15 - 9/14 * | Mattia | Raccontare il Novecento - A. De Guili | Register |
* Make up for Labor Day Monday, September 5, will be on Monday, September 19.
Textbooks are available at Libreria Pino, the Italian bookstore in San Francisco. To give the school a small donation, at no additional cost, write SFIIS2021 into the cart Order Notes box.
Terms and Conditions
Tuition and registration fees must be paid in full before the term begins.
Registration fees are not refundable for any reason.
Tuition fees are refunded in full if students cancel at least 1 week before the term begins or if a
class is canceled for any reason.
Students who drop out before the fourth class of term will receive a 25% carry-over credit for the
following term.
Students who drop out 4 or more classes will not receive any refund or carry-over credit.
No make-up classes are included in the cost of the course unless agreed upon enrollment. You
will though have the chance to buy 2 make up classes at a discounted rate. ($50 per lesson)
We may reschedule the start date of a course for a week if we haven’t reached the minimum
number of students. You will always be informed of the change.
Istituto Italiano Scuola reserves the right to reassign teachers after a course has started if
unforeseen circumstances occur.
Istituto Italiano Scuola reserves the right to cancel a student’s enrollment if their behavior is not
considered proper or safe for both attendees and the teacher.
If you sign up for a group course in which only two or three students remain for any given
reason, the class will change to 1 hour and half (3 students) or 1 hour (2) as the curriculum to
cover will be completed in less time.
The IIS Board of Directors reserves the right to increase fees annually. Even though we are a no-
profit institution, it might be necessary to raise class fees to cover increases in overhead, rent,
and teacher salaries. Any such increase levied is guaranteed for one year.