Class Schedule
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.
Conversation classes, offered every two weeks, single classes or packages are available.
5-week Short Courses Short term courses, classes meet once a week.
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.
Fall Term: September 27 – December 4*
FULL TERM CLASSES
ELEMENTARE
10 week course, 2 hour classes, $330 (+ $10 non-refundable registration fee).
Lettura, Conversazione & Grammatica A2 is intended for students who have completed the full Elementary set of classes or have reached a level A2 of Italian language proficiency.
Cost of textbooks is not included in tuition. Click here for additional information.
| Class | Day/Time | Dates | Teacher | Text Book | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementare 1 | M 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 9/27 - 11/29 | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 1 | SOLD OUT ** |
| Elementare 1 | W 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 9/29 - 12/1 * | Elena/Paola/Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 1 | SOLD OUT ** |
| Elementare 1 | Sa 9:00 - 11:00 am | 10/2 - 12/4 * | Angela C. | Nuovo Espresso 1 | SOLD OUT ** |
| Elementare 2 | T 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 9/28 - 11/30 | Benedetta | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Elementare 2 | Th 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 9/30 - 12/2 * | Elena | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Elementare 2 | Sa 9:00 - 11:00 am | 10/2 - 12/4 * | Benedetta | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Elementare 3 | M 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 9/27 - 11/29 | Angela V | Nuovo Espresso 1 - 2 | Register |
| Elementare 3 | T 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 9/28 - 11/30 | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 1 - 2 | Register |
| Elementare 4 | Th 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 9/30 - 12/2 * | Luigi/Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 2 | Register |
| Pre-Intermedio | W 6:30 - 8:30 | 9/29 - 12/1 * | Mattia | Nuovo Espresso 2 | Register |
| Lettura, Conversazione & Grammatica A2 | Th 6:30 - 8:30 | 9/30 - 12/2 * | Francesca | Nuovo Espresso 1 - 2 M.G. Di Bernardo: La collana longobarda | Register |
* Make up for Thanksgiving weekend, November 24 – 27, will be on December 8 – 11.
** Please contact us for the waiting list at italianschool@sfiis.org
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, 2.5 hour classes, $420 (+ $10 non-refundable registration fee).
10 week course, 2 hour classes, $330 (+ $10 non-refundable registration fee).
Lettura, Conversazione & Grammatica B1 is intended for students who have completed the full Intermediate set of classes or have reached a level B1 of Italian language proficiency.
Cost of textbooks and novels is not included in tuition. Click here for additional information.
| Class | Day Time | Dates | Teacher | Textbook | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermedio 1 | M 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 9/27 - 11/29 | Laura | Nuovo Espresso 3 M. G. Di bernardo: Giallo al Grand Hotel du lac | Register |
| Intermedio 2 | Sa 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | 10/2 - 12/4 * | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 3 Assini, Longo: La fuga di Bach | Register |
| Intermedio 3 | T 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 9/28 - 11/30 | Valentina O | Nuovo Espresso 3 Assini, Longo: La fuga di Bach | Register |
| Lettura, Conversazione & Grammatica B1 | M 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 9/27 - 11/29 | Alessia | Nuovo Espresso 3 V. Gebbia: Metà banchi, metà neri | Register |
| Lettura, Conversazione & Grammatica B1 | Sa 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | 10/2 - 12/4 * | Elena | Nuovo Espresso 3 M. Mazzucco: il bassotto e la regina | Register |
* Make up for Thanksgiving weekend, November 24 – 27, will be on December 8 – 11.
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, $420 (+ $10 non-refundable registration fee).
10 week course, 2 hour classes, $330 (+ $10 non-refundable registration fee).
Lettura, Conversazione & Grammatica B2 is intended for students who have completed the full Pre-advanced set of classes or have reached a level B2 of Italian language proficiency.
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 9:00 - 11:30 am | 10/2 - 12/4 * | Valentina M. | Nuovo Espresso 4 M. Mazzucco: Il bassotto e la regina | Register |
| Pre-Avanzato 3 | T 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 9/28 - 11/30 | Francesca | Nuovo Espresso 4 N. Ammanniti: Io e te | Register |
| Lettura, Conversazione & Grammatica B2 | Sa 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | 10/2 - 12/4 * | Luigi | Nuovo Espresso 4 N. Ammanniti: Io non ho paura | Register |
| Lettura, Conversazione & Grammatica B2/C1 | Sa 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | 10/2 - 12/4 * | Barbara | Nuovo Espresso 4 N. Ammanniti: Io e te | SOLD OUT |
| Revisione Intermedia B2/C1 | M 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 9/27 - 11/29 | Valentina M. | Nuovo qui Italia più M. Balzano: Quando tornerò | Register |
| Lettura e Conversazione B2/C1 | F 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | 10/1 12/3 * | Gianna | Caccia ai tesori M. Malvaldi: Negli occhi di chi guarda | Register |
* Make up for Thanksgiving weekend, November 24 – 27, will be on December 8 – 11.
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, $420 (+ $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 | M 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 9/27 - 11/29 | Mattia | Nuovo Contatto C1 M. Rigoni Stern: Ritorno sul Don - Il sergente ... | Register |
| Avanzato | T 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 9/28 - 11/30 | Barbara | Nuovo Espresso 5 A. Basso: Il morso della vipera | Register |
| Avanzato | W 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 9/29 - 12/1 * | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 5 M. Malvaldi: Negli occhi di chi guarda | Register |
| Avanzato | Th 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | 9/30 - 12/2 * | Barbara | Nuovo Espresso 5 A. Basso: Il morso della vipera | Register |
| Avanzato | F 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | 10/1 - 12/3 * | Mattia | Nuovo Contatto C1 A. Molesini: Il rogo della Repubblica | Register |
| Leggiamo Insieme | Th 2:00 - 4:30 pm | 9/30 - 12/2 * | Barbara | U. Eco: Il nome della rosa | Register |
* Make up for Thanksgiving weekend, November 24 – 27, will be on December 8 – 11.
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, $330 (+ $10 non-refundable registration fee).
Lettura, Conversazione & Grammatica A2 is intended for students who have completed the full Elementary set of classes or have reached a level A2 of Italian language proficiency.
Lettura, Conversazione & Grammatica B1 is intended for students who have completed the full Intermediate set of classes or have reached a level B1 of Italian language proficiency.
Lettura, Conversazione & Grammatica B2 is intended for students who have completed the full Pre-Advanced set of classes or have reached a level B2 of Italian language proficiency.
Cost of textbooks and novels is not included in tuition. Click here for additional information.
INTENSIVE CLASSES First Session (September 27 – October 29)
| Class | Day Time | Dates | Teacher | Textbook & Novel | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementare 1 | T & Th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 9/28 - 10/28 | Alessia | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Elementare 3 | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 9/27 - 10/27 | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 1 - 2 | Register |
| Intermedio 2 | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 9/27 - 10/27 | Paola | Nuovo Espresso 3 C. Medaglia: La ricetta segreta | Register |
| Lettura, Conversazione & Grammatica B1 | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 9/27 - 10/27 | Francesca | Nuovo Espresso 3 Assini, Longo: Rose rosse per il commissario | Register |
| Lettura, Conversazione & Grammatica B2 | T & F 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 9/28 - 10/29 | Barbara | Nuovo Espresso 4 N. Ammanniti: Io e te | Register |
| Revisione Intermedia | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 9/27 - 10/27 | Mattia | Caccia ai tesori A. Molesini: Il rogo della Repubblica | Register |
INTENSIVE CLASSES Second Session (November 1 – December 3*)
| Class | Day Time | Dates | Teacher | Textbook & Novel | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementare 1 | T & Th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 11/2 - 12/2 * | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Elementare 2 | T & Th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 11/2 - 12/2 * | Alessia | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Elementare 4 | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 11/1 - 12/1 * | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 2 | Register |
| Intermedio 3 | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 11/1 - 12/1 * | Paola | Nuovo espresso 3 De Amicis: Amore e ginnastica | Register |
| Pre-Avanzato 1 | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 11/1 - 12/1 * | Francesca | Nuovo espresso 4 V. Gebbia: Metà bianchi, metà neri | Register |
| Lettura, Conversazione & Grammatica B2 | T & F 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 11/2 - 12/3 * | Barbara | Nuovo espresso 4 N. Ammanniti: Io e te | Register |
| Revisione Intermedia | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 11/1 - 12/1 * | Mattia | Caccia ai tesori A. Molesini: Il rogo della Repubblica | Register |
* Make up for Thanksgiving weekend, November 24 – 27, will be on December 8 – 11.
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.
CONVERSATION CLASSES
These classes are designed to connect people who want to share opinions on current events and cultural topics in an informal and convivial setting.
Reading materials on the chosen topic will be emailed in advance to facilitate the conversation led by an Italian moderator.
Participants will expand their spoken Italian conversation skills, through reading comprehension and guided discussions.
Register no later than 48 hours in advance to receive your reading materials.
1 hour class, $20 (+$5 non-refundable registration fee)
For information about packages, please contact the school via email at italianschool@sfiis.org
| Day | Instructor | Topic | Time | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, August 31 | Facilitated by Gianna | La nuova società post corona virus. | 5:20 - 6:20 pm | COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, September 28 | Facilitated by Gianna | L'aperitivo | 5:20 - 6:20 pm | Register |
| Tuesday, October 12 | Facilitated by Gianna | Coming soon | 5:20 - 6:20 pm | Register |
| Tuesday, October 26 | Facilitated by Gianna | Coming soon | 5:20 - 6:20 pm | Register |
| Tuesday, November 9 | Facilitated by Gianna | Coming soon | 5:20 - 6:20 pm | Register |
| Tuesday, November 23 | Facilitated by Gianna | Coming soon | 5:20 - 6:20 pm | Register |
5-WEEK SHORT COURSES
Each 5-week course is focused on one single language competence: Reading & Grammar, Writing, Listening, and Conversation.
Through a variety of exercises proposed by the instructor, participants will master and improve their language skills in the four competencies listed above.
These classes are dedicated to students who have already reached a level B1 in general Italian language proficiency. Level B1 corresponds to a lower intermediate level in most language schools.
5 week course, 1 hour classes once a week, $150 (+ $5 non-refundable registration fee).
| Class | Day Time | Dates | Teacher | Textbook & Novel | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | Th 5:30 - 6:30 pm | 8/26 - 9/23 | Valentina M | Material provided by IIS | SOLD OUT |
| Writing | Th 6:45 - 7:45 pm | 8/26 - 9/23 | Valentina M | Material provided by IIS | SOLD OUT |
| Listening | Th 5:30 - 6:30 pm | 9/30 - 10/28 | Valentina M | Material provided by IIS | Register |
| Conversation | Th 6:45 - 7:45 pm | 11/4 - 12/9* | Valentina M | Material provided by IIS | Register |
* Make up for Thanksgiving day, November 25, will be on Thursday, December 9.
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.
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.