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Italian Class Schedule
IIS has four terms per year. Each term lasts 10 weeks.
Full term classes :10-week courses, classes meet once a week.
Short term classes: Intensive classes, offered in two sessions of five weeks each, classes meet twice a week.
Short term classes, offered in two sessions of five weeks each, classes meet once a week.
Please see Class Description to find the right class for you. 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.
Winter term 2020: January 6 – March 14
FULL TERM CLASSES
ELEMENTARE
10 week course, 2 hour classes, $330 (+ $10 non-refundable registration fee).
Cost of textbooks is not included in tuition.
| Class | Day/Time | Dates | Teacher | Text Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementare 1 4 spots left | T 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1/7 - 3/10 | Valentina O | Text Book |
| Elementare 1 | T 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1/7 - 3/10 | Giorgia | Nuovo Espresso 1 |
| Elementare 1 SOLD OUT | Th 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1/9 - 3/12 | Silvia | Nuovo Espresso 1 |
| Elementare 1 SOLD OUT | Sa 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | 1/11 - 3/14 | Angela | Nuovo Espresso 1 |
| Elementare 2 | M 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1/6 - 3/16* | Alessia | Nuovo Espresso 1 |
| Elementare 2 | W 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1/8 - 3/11 | Paola | Nuovo Espresso 1 |
| Elementare 2 | Sa 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | 1/11 -3/14 | Elena | Nuovo Espresso 1 |
| Elementare 3 | Th 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1/9 - 3/12 | Elena | Nuovo Espresso 1 - 2 |
| Elementare 3 | Sa 10:00 am - 12:00 pm | 1/11 -3/14 | Valentina | Nuovo Espresso 1 - 2 |
| Elementare 4 | T 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1/7 - 3/10 | Francesca | Nuovo Espresso 2 |
* School will be closing on February 17. Make-up classes will be on March 16.
INTERMEDIO
10 week course, 2.5 hour classes, $420 (+ $10 non-refundable registration fee).
Cost of textbooks is not included in tuition.
| Class | Day Time | Dates | Teacher | Textbook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intermedio 1 | W 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 1/8 - 3/11 | Romana | Nuovo Espresso 3 |
| Intermedio 1 | Sa 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | 1/11 - 3/14 | Luigi | Nuovo Espresso 3 |
| Intermedio 2 | Sa 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | 1/11 - 3/14 | Barbara | Nuovo Espresso 3 |
| Intermedio 3 | W 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 1/8 - 3/11 | Luigi | Nuovo Espresso 3 |
| Revisione Intermedia | M 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 1/6 - 3/16* | Valentina | Affresco Italiano B1 M. Mazzucco: Il bassotto e la regina |
| Revisione Intermedia | T 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 1/7 - 3/10 | Gianna | Affresco Italiano B2 D. Calamai: Tutta colpa di Fidel - pdf |
| Revisione Intermedia | Sa 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | 1/11 - 3/14 | Gianna | Affresco Italiano B2 G. Carofiglio: Una mutevole verità |
| Conversazione Intermedia | F 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | 1/10 - 3/13 | Gianna | Caccia ai tesori A.Vitali: Il procuratore |
| Pre-Avanzato 1 | M 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 1/6 - 3/16* | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 4 |
* School will be closing on February 17. Make-up classes will be on March 16.
AVANZATO
10 week course, 2.5 hour classes, $420 (+ $10 non-refundable registration fee).
Cost of textbooks is not included in tuition.
| Class | Day Time | Dates | Teacher | Textbook & Novel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanzato | M 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 1/6 - 3/16* | Mattia | Nuovo Contatto C1 E. Vittorini: Uomini e no |
| Avanzato | T 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 1/7 - 3/10 | Barbara | Nuovo Contatto C1 A. Manzini: Pulvis et umbra |
| Avanzato | W 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 1/8 - 3/11 | Barbara | Nuovo Contatto C1 I. Cotroneo: La kryptonite nella borsa |
| Avanzato | W 6:00 - 8:30 pm | 1/8 - 3/11 | Gianna | Nuovo Contatto B2 M. Malvaldi: Negli occhi di chi guarda |
| Avanzato | Th 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | 1/9 - 3/12 | Barbara | Nuovo Contatto C1 A. Manzini: Pulvis et umbra |
| Avanzato | F 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | 1/10 - 3/13 | Mattia | Nuovo Contatto C1 E. Vittorini: Uomini e no |
| Avanzato | Sa 10:00 am - 12:30 pm | 1/11 - 3/14 | Silvia | Nuovo Contatto C1 Wu Ming: La macchina del vento |
| Leggiamo Insieme | Th 2:00 - 4:30 pm | 1/9 - 3/12 | Diana | E. Ferrero: N. Vari: Cinquanta in blu |
* School will be closing on February 17. Make-up classes will be on March 16.
SHORT TERM: INTENSIVE CLASSES
5 week course, 2 hour classes twice a week, $330 (+ $10 non-refundable registration fee).
Cost of textbooks is not included in tuition.
INTENSIVE CLASSES First Session (January 6 – February 7)
| Class | Day Time | Dates | Teacher | Textbook & Novel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementare 1 | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 1/6 - 2/3 | Romana | Nuovo Espresso 1 |
| Elementare 1 NOT AVAILABLE | T & Th 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 1/7 - 2/6 | Valentina O | Nuovo Espresso 1 |
| Elementare 3 | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 1/6 - 2/3 | Alessia | Nuovo Espresso 1 - 2 |
| Intermedio | T & F 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 1/7 - 2/7 | Barbara | Nuovo Espresso 3 |
| Revisione Intermedia | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 1/6 - 2/3 | Mattia | Caccia ai tesori I. Calvino: il sentiero dei nidi di ragno |
** This intensive class also serves as preparation for the B1-cittadinanza language test on June 23.
INTENSIVE CLASSES Second Session (February 10 – March 14)
| Class | Day Time | Dates | Teacher | Textbook & Novel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementare 1 | T & Th 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 2/11 - 3/12 | Gianna | Nuovo Espresso 1 |
| Elementare 2 | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 2/10 - 3/16* | Romana | Nuovo Espresso 1 |
| Elementare 2 | T & Th 6:30 - 8:30 pm | 2/11 - 3/12 | TBD | Nuovo Espresso 1 |
| Elementare 4 | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 2/10 - 3/16* | Alessia | Nuovo Espresso 2 |
| Intermedio | T & F 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 2/11 - 3/13 | Barbara | Nuovo espresso 3 |
| Revisione Intermedia | M & W 11:00 am - 1:00 pm | 2/10 - 3/16* | Mattia | Caccia ai tesori I. Calvino: Il sentiero dei nidi di ragno |
* School will be closing on February 17. Make-up classes will be on March 16.
SHORT TERM CLASSES
5 week course, 2 hour classes once a week, $170 (+ $10 non-refundable registration fee).
Cost of textbooks is not included in tuition.
SHORT TERM CLASSES
| Class | Day Time | Dates | Teacher | Textbook & Novel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grammatica Avanzata | T 2:00 - 4:00 pm | 1/7 - 4/2 session 1 | Diana | Nuovo Affresco C1 |
| Grammatica Avanzata | T 2:00 - 4:00 pm | 2/11 - 3/10 session 2 | Diana | Nuovo Affresco C1 |
| Revisione Grammatica NOT AVAILABLE | T 4:15 - 6:15 pm | 1/7 - 4/2 session 1 | Francesca | Nuova Grammatica Pratica (elementare - intermedia) |
| Revisione Grammatica | T 4:15 - 6:15 pm | 2/11 - 3/10 session 2 | Francesca | Nuova Grammatica Pratica (elementare - intermedia) |
| Italian for travelers | Th 4:30 - 6:30 pm | 2/13 - 3/12 | Gianna | Material provided by IIS |
Grammatica Avanzata and Revisione Grammatica are also available as 10 week courses. Please contact the school for more information.
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.