Class Schedule
All IIS classes will be taking place remotely 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.
Summer Term: July 6* – September 11
FULL TERM CLASSES
ELEMENTARE
10 week course, 2 hour classes, $330 (+ $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 1 | T 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/6 - 9/7 | Benedetta | Nuovo Espresso 1 | SOLD OUT |
| Elementare 1 | Th 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/8 - 9/9 | Elena | Nuovo Espresso 1 | SOLD OUT |
| Elementare 1 | Sa 9:00 - 11:00 am | 7/10 - 9/11 | Benedetta | Nuovo Espresso 1 | SOLD OUT |
| Elementare 2 | M 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/12 - 9/6 * ** | Angela V | Nuovo Espresso 1 | SOLD OUT |
| Elementare 2 | T 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/6 - 9/7 | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Elementare 2 | Sa 9:00 - 11:00 am | 7/10 - 9/11 | Angela V | Nuovo Espresso 1 | CANCELED |
| Elementare 3 | Th 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/8 - 9/9 | Luigi | Nuovo Espresso 1 - 2 | SOLD OUT |
| Elementare 3 | Sa 12:30 - 2:30 pm | 7/10 - 9/11 | Angela C | Nuovo Espresso 1 - 2 | CANCELED |
| Elementare 4 | M 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/12 - 9/6 * ** | Laura | Nuovo Espresso 2 | Register |
| Elementare 4 | W 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/7 - 9/8 | Mattia | Nuovo Espresso 2 | Register |
| Pre-Intermedio | Th 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 7/8 - 9/9 | Francesca | Nuovo Espresso 2 | Register |
* Make up for Independence Day, July 5, will be on Friday September 10.
** School will be closed on September 6, Labor Day. Make-up class will be on September 13.
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).
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 | Sa 9:30 am - 12:00 pm | 7/10 - 9/11 | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 3 Delitto in Piazza del Campo | Register |
| Intermedio 2 | T 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 7/6 - 9/7 | Elena/Valentina O | Nuovo Espresso 3 Rose rosse per il commissario | Register |
| Intermedio 3 | M 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 7/12 - 9/6 * ** | Francesca/Alessia | Nuovo Espresso 3 Amore e ginnastica | Register |
| Intermedio 3 | Sa 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | 7/10 - 9/11 | Elena | Nuovo Espresso 3 Villa dei mughetti | Register |
| Lettura Conversazione & Grammatica B1 | F 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | 7/9 - 9/10 | Elena | Nuovo Espresso 3 V. Gebbia: Metà bianchi metà neri | Register |
| Pre-Avanzato 2 | T 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 7/6 - 9/7 | Francesca | Nuovo Espresso 4 AA. VV.: Pecore nere | Register |
| Pre-Avanzato 4 | Sa 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | 7/10 - 9/11 | Luigi | Nuovo Espresso 4 F. Geda: Nel mare ci sono i coccodrilli | Register |
| Revisione Intermedia B2 | W 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 7/7 - 9/8 | Angela V | Nuovo Qui Italia Più F. Geda: Nel mare ci sono i coccodrilli | Register |
| Lettura Conversazione & Grammatica B2 | Sa 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | 7/10 - 9/11 | Barbara | Nuovo Espresso 4 A. Lakhous: Scontro di civilta ... | SOLD OUT |
| Lettura Conversazione & Grammatica B2/C1 | F 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | 7/9 - 9/10 | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 4 V. Ardone: Il treno dei bambini | Register |
* Make up for Independence Day, July 5, will be on Friday September 10.
** School will be closed on September 6, Labor Day. Make-up class will be on September 13.
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 | 7/12 - 9/6 ** | Mattia | Nuovo Contatto C1 N. Ginzburg: cinque romanzi brevi | Register |
| Avanzato | T 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 7/6 - 9/7 | Barbara | Nuovo Espresso 5 M. De Givanni: I Bastardi di Pizzofalcone | Register |
| Avanzato | W 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 7/7 - 9/8 | Gianna | Nuovo Contatto C1 L. Bianchini: Baci da Poliganno | Register |
| Avanzato | Th 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | 7/8 - 9/9 | Barbara | Nuovo espresso 5 S. Auci: I Leoni di Sicilia | Register |
| Avanzato | F 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | 7/9 - 9/10 | Mattia | Nuovo Contatto C1 M. Soldati: L'attore | Register |
| Leggiamo Insieme | Th 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | 7/8 - 9/9 | Diana | A. Albertini: Una famiglia straordinaria | Register |
* Make up for Independence day July 5, will be on Friday September 10.
** School will be closed on September 6, Labor Day. Make-up class will be on September 13.
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).
Cost of textbooks and novels is not included in tuition. Click here for additional information.
INTENSIVE CLASSES First Session (July 6 * – August 6)
| Class | Day Time | Dates | Teacher | Textbook & Novel | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementare 1 | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 7/7 - 8/4 * | Laura | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Pre-Intermedio | T & Th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 7/6 -8/5 | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 2 | Register |
| Intermedio | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 7/7 - 8/4 * | Francesca | Nuovo Espresso 3 Delitto in Piazza del Campo | Register |
| Revisione Intermedia | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 7/7 - 8/4 * | Mattia | Caccia ai tesori m. Soldati: L'attore | Register |
* Make up for Independence day July 5, will be on Friday August 6.
INTENSIVE CLASSES Second Session (August 9 – September 10)
| Class | Day Time | Dates | Teacher | Textbook & Novel | REGISTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementare 1 | T & Th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 8/10 - 9/9 | TBD | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Elementare 2 | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 8/9 - 9/8 ** | TBD | Nuovo Espresso 1 | Register |
| Lettura Converazione & Grammatica A2 | T & Th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 8/10 - 9/9 | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 1 - 2 Lettura: TBD | Register |
| Intermedio 1 | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 8/9 - 9/8** | Paola | Nuovo Espresso 3 Lettura: TBD | Register |
| LC&G B1 | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 8/9 - 9/8** | Francesca | Nuovo espresso 3 Mistero all'Abbazia | Register |
| LC&G B1 | T & Th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 8/10 - 9/9 | Alessia | Nuovo espresso 3 Lettura: TBD | Register |
| LC&G B2 | T & F 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 8/10 - 9/10 | Barbara | Nuovo espresso 4 Lettura: TBD | Register |
| Revisione Intermedia | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 8/9 - 9/8 ** | Mattia | Caccia ai tesori M. Soldati: L'attore | Register |
** School will be closed on September 6, Labor Day. Make-up class will be on September 13.
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, July 6 | Facilitated by Gianna | La musica italiana | 5:20 - 6:20 pm | Register |
| Tuesday, July 20 | Facilitated by Gianna | Lo sport | 5:20 - 6:20 pm | Register |
| Tuesday, August 3 | Facilitated by Gianna | Il tempo libero | 5:20 - 6:20 pm | Register |
| Tuesday, August 17 | Facilitated by Gianna | Coming soon | 5:20 - 6:20 pm | Register |
| Tuesday, August 31 | Facilitated by Gianna | Coming soon | 5:20 - 6:20 pm | Register |
5-WEEK SHORT COURSES
Each 5-week course is focused to one single language competence: Reading & Grammar, Writing, Listening, and Conversation.
Though a variety of exercises proposed by the instructor, participants will master and improve their language skills in the four competencies listed above.
This 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 | Register |
| Writing | Th 6:45 - 7:45 pm | 8/26 - 9/23 | Valentina M | Material provided by IIS | Register |
| Listening | Th 6:45 - 7:45 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.