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January 30

Grammar workshop

a scrabble of scrabble letters spelling out the word's word.
The workshop is held by our teacher Francesca Lorenzon and is intended to teach what a pronoun is and its different types and uses in the Italian language.

Additional information

What is a pronoun and specifically what does it mean object pronoun? What’s the difference between direct and indirect object? And between tonic and atonic form? When do I use them and in which position?

Let’s Get It Right! ON MONDAY, JANUARY 30TH FROM 6 PM TO 7.30 PM, via Zoom with our teacher Francesca, we will learn how to use Pronouns correctly.

All levels are welcome.

For additional information, please contact us via email at:
REGISTER
REGISTER
PRICE
$45/pers
+ 10$ nonrefundable registration fee
DURATION

1 single class

HOURS
6:00 - 7:30 pm
WHERE
Via Zoom

Let our students speak for us!

Truly a gem of a school
Erin Yu
"SFIIS runs a fantastic org and program - truly a gem of a school. The staff are warm and wonderfully efficient. I've done both in-person and online classes, and plan to continue for as long as I can. They cover all levels of Italian proficiency, with an engaging mix of private lessons, themed classes (e.g. Italian for Travelers), and regular Term classes. If you can, I highly recommend going in person for at least some lessons - they have a wonderful office in sunny North Beach."
Cannot recommend this online foreign language program for toddlers enough!
Andrea DiSandro
"First and foremost, let me sing praises for the incredible teacher, Francesca. She possesses a remarkable talent for not only teaching but captivating young minds. Her ability to blend learning and play seamlessly is nothing short of amazing. [...] What's truly heartwarming is witnessing my daughter's enthusiasm for her weekly class. [...] As a family that values multilingualism, I can confidently say that this virtual program stands head and shoulders above the rest. [...] I am beyond impressed and immensely grateful for the positive impact this program has had on our family. If you're seeking a top-tier virtual language learning experience for your little one, look no further. This program is truly amazing, and I wholeheartedly endorse it to any parent seeking to enrich their child's linguistic abilities.
Beginners 1 experience
Jeffrey Jordan
"I just completed my first course with Istituto Italiano Scuola and was quite impressed. It was both rigorous and fun in balance, inspiring me to learn and take my Italian further than ever before. I'll be back for the next level course."
IL MIO POSTO FELICE!!!!
Leslie Hughes
“What I like most about participating in a literature class with the Istituto is having classmates with whom to discuss our books. I like hearing their opinions and responding to them. Reading is a great pleasure of mine, but sharing a book makes reading an adventure. With a teacher guiding us we improve our language skills and become more self-confident expressing ourselves. I’m grateful for the opportunity!”
The best way to maintain and improve my language skills
Dennis Abbe
“I have been taking classes at the SFIIS for years because, short of a long stay in Italy, it is the best way to maintain and improve my language skills. But more than that, I enjoy being with the other students and my instructor(s), many of whom are now good friends. In my class we read classic and contemporary Italian literature, and our instructor keeps us up to date on Italian culture and even politics. The experience on Zoom is almost as good as the in-person classes; Barbara is amazing in her use of the tools to run a lively, efficient, and fun class.”
I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes
Dede Heitman
“The SFIIS school offers the best, well rounded Italian languages classes in the Bay Area. With native speakers as teachers, the classes provide a comprehensive, natural and fun way of learning. Everyone feels welcome, no matter the level. The teachers are encouraging, entertaining and enthusiastic about their language and culture. As a bonus, I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes. Please join our Italian language learning community!”
An authentic learning experience
SPEAK
ITALIAN
AND
LIVE
NEW
EXPERIENCES
January 19 - February 16

Writing workshop

a person writing on a piece of paper with a pen.
The workshop is held by our teacher Valentina Medda and is intended to learn how to write Italian expressions in daily situations.

Additional information

With our teacher Valentina, students will practice writing in Italian, in a variety of situations and communicative registers. From reserving a table at a restaurant to congratulating a colleague on a job success, from the letter accompanying a CV to a complaint about a malfunction. We will have the opportunity to use written words to describe, promote, sell, and conquer good writing ability, putting ourselves to the test in a relaxed and stimulating environment!

For additional information, please contact us via email at:
REGISTER
REGISTER
PRICE
$125/pers
+ 10$ nonrefundable registration fee
DURATION

A package of 3 lessons: January 19th, February 2nd and February 16th

HOURS
6:00 - 8:00 pm
WHERE
Via Zoom

Let our students speak for us!

Truly a gem of a school
Erin Yu
"SFIIS runs a fantastic org and program - truly a gem of a school. The staff are warm and wonderfully efficient. I've done both in-person and online classes, and plan to continue for as long as I can. They cover all levels of Italian proficiency, with an engaging mix of private lessons, themed classes (e.g. Italian for Travelers), and regular Term classes. If you can, I highly recommend going in person for at least some lessons - they have a wonderful office in sunny North Beach."
Cannot recommend this online foreign language program for toddlers enough!
Andrea DiSandro
"First and foremost, let me sing praises for the incredible teacher, Francesca. She possesses a remarkable talent for not only teaching but captivating young minds. Her ability to blend learning and play seamlessly is nothing short of amazing. [...] What's truly heartwarming is witnessing my daughter's enthusiasm for her weekly class. [...] As a family that values multilingualism, I can confidently say that this virtual program stands head and shoulders above the rest. [...] I am beyond impressed and immensely grateful for the positive impact this program has had on our family. If you're seeking a top-tier virtual language learning experience for your little one, look no further. This program is truly amazing, and I wholeheartedly endorse it to any parent seeking to enrich their child's linguistic abilities.
Beginners 1 experience
Jeffrey Jordan
"I just completed my first course with Istituto Italiano Scuola and was quite impressed. It was both rigorous and fun in balance, inspiring me to learn and take my Italian further than ever before. I'll be back for the next level course."
IL MIO POSTO FELICE!!!!
Leslie Hughes
“What I like most about participating in a literature class with the Istituto is having classmates with whom to discuss our books. I like hearing their opinions and responding to them. Reading is a great pleasure of mine, but sharing a book makes reading an adventure. With a teacher guiding us we improve our language skills and become more self-confident expressing ourselves. I’m grateful for the opportunity!”
The best way to maintain and improve my language skills
Dennis Abbe
“I have been taking classes at the SFIIS for years because, short of a long stay in Italy, it is the best way to maintain and improve my language skills. But more than that, I enjoy being with the other students and my instructor(s), many of whom are now good friends. In my class we read classic and contemporary Italian literature, and our instructor keeps us up to date on Italian culture and even politics. The experience on Zoom is almost as good as the in-person classes; Barbara is amazing in her use of the tools to run a lively, efficient, and fun class.”
I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes
Dede Heitman
“The SFIIS school offers the best, well rounded Italian languages classes in the Bay Area. With native speakers as teachers, the classes provide a comprehensive, natural and fun way of learning. Everyone feels welcome, no matter the level. The teachers are encouraging, entertaining and enthusiastic about their language and culture. As a bonus, I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes. Please join our Italian language learning community!”
An authentic learning experience
SPEAK
ITALIAN
AND
LIVE
NEW
EXPERIENCES
Understanding the exam structure + writing lab

Once a month on Sunday at 4:00 pm PT – 90 minutes
Cost: $100

The Program

Come and join us in this workshop to get a better understanding of the B1 exam. We’ll go over an overview of different exam sections, we’ll focus on the written test, and take some time to complete an exam writing task and revise it.

Class breakdown:
- Exam overview
- Written tasks of the exam
- Writing lab
- Revision
B1 TEST OVERVIEW
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Price
Sunday September 21
4:00 - 5:30 pm PT
Price: 100
REGISTER
Sunday October 19
4:00 - 5:30 pm PT
Price: 100
REGISTER
Sunday November 16
4:00 - 5:30 pm PT
Price: 100
REGISTER
PRICE
Prices are listed next to each group.

A 10$ nonrefundable registration fee will be automatically added at checkout.

Books are not included in the enrollment price.


DISCOUNTS

BRING A FRIEND: If you enroll with a friend (new to IIS), you both get a 10% discount

ENROLL IN 2 GROUPS: if you enroll in 2 groups in the same Term, you will get a 15% discount on the second group's enrollment (the less expensive)

PRIVATE CLASSES: if you are enrolled in a group, you can purchase private classes with a 10% discount

BULK REGISTRATION: if you enroll in 2 or more Terms at the same time, you will not pay the $10 registration fee and will get an additional 10% discount

To get these discounts, send an email to italianschool@sfiis.org
DURATION
via Zoom
90 minutes

Let our students speak for us!

Truly a gem of a school
Erin Yu
"SFIIS runs a fantastic org and program - truly a gem of a school. The staff are warm and wonderfully efficient. I've done both in-person and online classes, and plan to continue for as long as I can. They cover all levels of Italian proficiency, with an engaging mix of private lessons, themed classes (e.g. Italian for Travelers), and regular Term classes. If you can, I highly recommend going in person for at least some lessons - they have a wonderful office in sunny North Beach."
Cannot recommend this online foreign language program for toddlers enough!
Andrea DiSandro
"First and foremost, let me sing praises for the incredible teacher, Francesca. She possesses a remarkable talent for not only teaching but captivating young minds. Her ability to blend learning and play seamlessly is nothing short of amazing. [...] What's truly heartwarming is witnessing my daughter's enthusiasm for her weekly class. [...] As a family that values multilingualism, I can confidently say that this virtual program stands head and shoulders above the rest. [...] I am beyond impressed and immensely grateful for the positive impact this program has had on our family. If you're seeking a top-tier virtual language learning experience for your little one, look no further. This program is truly amazing, and I wholeheartedly endorse it to any parent seeking to enrich their child's linguistic abilities.
Beginners 1 experience
Jeffrey Jordan
"I just completed my first course with Istituto Italiano Scuola and was quite impressed. It was both rigorous and fun in balance, inspiring me to learn and take my Italian further than ever before. I'll be back for the next level course."
IL MIO POSTO FELICE!!!!
Leslie Hughes
“What I like most about participating in a literature class with the Istituto is having classmates with whom to discuss our books. I like hearing their opinions and responding to them. Reading is a great pleasure of mine, but sharing a book makes reading an adventure. With a teacher guiding us we improve our language skills and become more self-confident expressing ourselves. I’m grateful for the opportunity!”
The best way to maintain and improve my language skills
Dennis Abbe
“I have been taking classes at the SFIIS for years because, short of a long stay in Italy, it is the best way to maintain and improve my language skills. But more than that, I enjoy being with the other students and my instructor(s), many of whom are now good friends. In my class we read classic and contemporary Italian literature, and our instructor keeps us up to date on Italian culture and even politics. The experience on Zoom is almost as good as the in-person classes; Barbara is amazing in her use of the tools to run a lively, efficient, and fun class.”
I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes
Dede Heitman
“The SFIIS school offers the best, well rounded Italian languages classes in the Bay Area. With native speakers as teachers, the classes provide a comprehensive, natural and fun way of learning. Everyone feels welcome, no matter the level. The teachers are encouraging, entertaining and enthusiastic about their language and culture. As a bonus, I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes. Please join our Italian language learning community!”
An authentic learning experience
SPEAK
ITALIAN
AND
LIVE
NEW
EXPERIENCES
Have a glimpse of how taking the exam will feel.

Once a month on Sunday at 2pm PT – 2 hours

The Program

We’ll provide a mock test of the language exam so that you can practice with examples of different types of questions and tests.

Mock-up exam breakdown:
- 1h - written tests
- 15 minutes - listening tests
- 15 minutes - speaking tests
- 30 minutes - revisions and notes
B1 EXAM SIMULATION
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Price
Sunday September 21
2:00 - 4:00 pm PT
Price: 150
REGISTER
Sunday October 19
2:00 - 4:00 pm PT
Price: 150
REGISTER
Sunday November 16
2:00 - 4:00 pm PT
Price: 150
REGISTER
PRICE
Prices are listed next to each group.

A 10$ nonrefundable registration fee will be automatically added at checkout.

Books are not included in the enrollment price.


DISCOUNTS

BRING A FRIEND: If you enroll with a friend (new to IIS), you both get a 10% discount

ENROLL IN 2 GROUPS: if you enroll in 2 groups in the same Term, you will get a 15% discount on the second group's enrollment (the less expensive)

PRIVATE CLASSES: if you are enrolled in a group, you can purchase private classes with a 10% discount

BULK REGISTRATION: if you enroll in 2 or more Terms at the same time, you will not pay the $10 registration fee and will get an additional 10% discount

To get these discounts, send an email to italianschool@sfiis.org
DURATION
via Zoom
2-hour class

Let our students speak for us!

Truly a gem of a school
Erin Yu
"SFIIS runs a fantastic org and program - truly a gem of a school. The staff are warm and wonderfully efficient. I've done both in-person and online classes, and plan to continue for as long as I can. They cover all levels of Italian proficiency, with an engaging mix of private lessons, themed classes (e.g. Italian for Travelers), and regular Term classes. If you can, I highly recommend going in person for at least some lessons - they have a wonderful office in sunny North Beach."
Cannot recommend this online foreign language program for toddlers enough!
Andrea DiSandro
"First and foremost, let me sing praises for the incredible teacher, Francesca. She possesses a remarkable talent for not only teaching but captivating young minds. Her ability to blend learning and play seamlessly is nothing short of amazing. [...] What's truly heartwarming is witnessing my daughter's enthusiasm for her weekly class. [...] As a family that values multilingualism, I can confidently say that this virtual program stands head and shoulders above the rest. [...] I am beyond impressed and immensely grateful for the positive impact this program has had on our family. If you're seeking a top-tier virtual language learning experience for your little one, look no further. This program is truly amazing, and I wholeheartedly endorse it to any parent seeking to enrich their child's linguistic abilities.
Beginners 1 experience
Jeffrey Jordan
"I just completed my first course with Istituto Italiano Scuola and was quite impressed. It was both rigorous and fun in balance, inspiring me to learn and take my Italian further than ever before. I'll be back for the next level course."
IL MIO POSTO FELICE!!!!
Leslie Hughes
“What I like most about participating in a literature class with the Istituto is having classmates with whom to discuss our books. I like hearing their opinions and responding to them. Reading is a great pleasure of mine, but sharing a book makes reading an adventure. With a teacher guiding us we improve our language skills and become more self-confident expressing ourselves. I’m grateful for the opportunity!”
The best way to maintain and improve my language skills
Dennis Abbe
“I have been taking classes at the SFIIS for years because, short of a long stay in Italy, it is the best way to maintain and improve my language skills. But more than that, I enjoy being with the other students and my instructor(s), many of whom are now good friends. In my class we read classic and contemporary Italian literature, and our instructor keeps us up to date on Italian culture and even politics. The experience on Zoom is almost as good as the in-person classes; Barbara is amazing in her use of the tools to run a lively, efficient, and fun class.”
I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes
Dede Heitman
“The SFIIS school offers the best, well rounded Italian languages classes in the Bay Area. With native speakers as teachers, the classes provide a comprehensive, natural and fun way of learning. Everyone feels welcome, no matter the level. The teachers are encouraging, entertaining and enthusiastic about their language and culture. As a bonus, I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes. Please join our Italian language learning community!”
An authentic learning experience
SPEAK
ITALIAN
AND
LIVE
NEW
EXPERIENCES
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The Program

Each 5-week course is dedicated to one single language competence required by the official language test B1.

Classes are intended for applicants to the official test, and to anyone else interested in taking the test B1, who has already reached a level B1 of general Italian proficiency. Level B1 as defined by the European criteria corresponds to an intermediate level in most of the language schools in the US.

Though a variety of exercises proposed by the instructor, you will master and improve your language skills in the four competencies listed below.
Reading – comprensione del testo
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AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Price
July 12 to September 13
T 5:15 to 6:30 pm
Price: $160
Writing – produzione scritta
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Price
April 7 – May 5
T 6:45 to 8:00 pm
Price: $160
Listening – ascolto
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Price
April 7 – May 5
T 5:15 to 6:30 pm
Price: $160
Speaking – produzione orale
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Price
April 7 – May 5
T 6:45 to 8:00 pm
Price: $160
PRICE
Prices are listed next to each group.

A 10$ nonrefundable registration fee will be automatically added at checkout.

Books are not included in the enrollment price.


DISCOUNTS

BRING A FRIEND: If you enroll with a friend (new to IIS), you both get a 10% discount

ENROLL IN 2 GROUPS: if you enroll in 2 groups in the same Term, you will get a 15% discount on the second group's enrollment (the less expensive)

PRIVATE CLASSES: if you are enrolled in a group, you can purchase private classes with a 10% discount

BULK REGISTRATION: if you enroll in 2 or more Terms at the same time, you will not pay the $10 registration fee and will get an additional 10% discount

To get these discounts, send an email to italianschool@sfiis.org
DURATION
6:15-hour courses
Class meets every tuesday on: April 7 – May 5

Let our students speak for us!

Truly a gem of a school
Erin Yu
"SFIIS runs a fantastic org and program - truly a gem of a school. The staff are warm and wonderfully efficient. I've done both in-person and online classes, and plan to continue for as long as I can. They cover all levels of Italian proficiency, with an engaging mix of private lessons, themed classes (e.g. Italian for Travelers), and regular Term classes. If you can, I highly recommend going in person for at least some lessons - they have a wonderful office in sunny North Beach."
Cannot recommend this online foreign language program for toddlers enough!
Andrea DiSandro
"First and foremost, let me sing praises for the incredible teacher, Francesca. She possesses a remarkable talent for not only teaching but captivating young minds. Her ability to blend learning and play seamlessly is nothing short of amazing. [...] What's truly heartwarming is witnessing my daughter's enthusiasm for her weekly class. [...] As a family that values multilingualism, I can confidently say that this virtual program stands head and shoulders above the rest. [...] I am beyond impressed and immensely grateful for the positive impact this program has had on our family. If you're seeking a top-tier virtual language learning experience for your little one, look no further. This program is truly amazing, and I wholeheartedly endorse it to any parent seeking to enrich their child's linguistic abilities.
Beginners 1 experience
Jeffrey Jordan
"I just completed my first course with Istituto Italiano Scuola and was quite impressed. It was both rigorous and fun in balance, inspiring me to learn and take my Italian further than ever before. I'll be back for the next level course."
IL MIO POSTO FELICE!!!!
Leslie Hughes
“What I like most about participating in a literature class with the Istituto is having classmates with whom to discuss our books. I like hearing their opinions and responding to them. Reading is a great pleasure of mine, but sharing a book makes reading an adventure. With a teacher guiding us we improve our language skills and become more self-confident expressing ourselves. I’m grateful for the opportunity!”
The best way to maintain and improve my language skills
Dennis Abbe
“I have been taking classes at the SFIIS for years because, short of a long stay in Italy, it is the best way to maintain and improve my language skills. But more than that, I enjoy being with the other students and my instructor(s), many of whom are now good friends. In my class we read classic and contemporary Italian literature, and our instructor keeps us up to date on Italian culture and even politics. The experience on Zoom is almost as good as the in-person classes; Barbara is amazing in her use of the tools to run a lively, efficient, and fun class.”
I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes
Dede Heitman
“The SFIIS school offers the best, well rounded Italian languages classes in the Bay Area. With native speakers as teachers, the classes provide a comprehensive, natural and fun way of learning. Everyone feels welcome, no matter the level. The teachers are encouraging, entertaining and enthusiastic about their language and culture. As a bonus, I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes. Please join our Italian language learning community!”
An authentic learning experience
SPEAK
ITALIAN
AND
LIVE
NEW
EXPERIENCES
Intermediate-level conversational practice in preparation for the B1 exam. Review of common formulas and conversational elements to improve sentence-making in Italian. 

Tuesdays at 1pm PT from September 23rd

Classes schedule:
September 23 and 30
October 7, 14, 21 and 28
November 4 and 11
 
Cost: $260

The Program

Classes are intended for applicants to the official test, and to anyone else interested in taking the test B1, who has already reached a level B1 of general Italian proficiency.

Level B1 as defined by the European criteria corresponds to an intermediate level in most of the language schools in the US.

There will be a total of 8 classes of 1 hour each, to review and practice with key grammar points.  

Materials: summary booklet included in the course cost

Students will learn to:
- ask and give advice
- make comparisons
- express opposition, worry, eventuality, likes and preferences, opinions and more
- talk about needs and duties
- describe a picture (as required in the exam)

Cost: $260
For additional information, please contact us via email at:
REGISTER
REGISTER
PRICE
Prices are listed next to each group.

A 10$ nonrefundable registration fee will be automatically added at checkout.

Books are not included in the enrollment price.


DISCOUNTS

BRING A FRIEND: If you enroll with a friend (new to IIS), you both get a 10% discount

ENROLL IN 2 GROUPS: if you enroll in 2 groups in the same Term, you will get a 15% discount on the second group's enrollment (the less expensive)

PRIVATE CLASSES: if you are enrolled in a group, you can purchase private classes with a 10% discount

BULK REGISTRATION: if you enroll in 2 or more Terms at the same time, you will not pay the $10 registration fee and will get an additional 10% discount

To get these discounts, send an email to italianschool@sfiis.org
DURATION
via Zoom
8-hour course. Once a week (1h)
HOURS
Tuesday
1:00 - 2:00 pm PT
WHERE
via Zoom

Let our students speak for us!

Truly a gem of a school
Erin Yu
"SFIIS runs a fantastic org and program - truly a gem of a school. The staff are warm and wonderfully efficient. I've done both in-person and online classes, and plan to continue for as long as I can. They cover all levels of Italian proficiency, with an engaging mix of private lessons, themed classes (e.g. Italian for Travelers), and regular Term classes. If you can, I highly recommend going in person for at least some lessons - they have a wonderful office in sunny North Beach."
Cannot recommend this online foreign language program for toddlers enough!
Andrea DiSandro
"First and foremost, let me sing praises for the incredible teacher, Francesca. She possesses a remarkable talent for not only teaching but captivating young minds. Her ability to blend learning and play seamlessly is nothing short of amazing. [...] What's truly heartwarming is witnessing my daughter's enthusiasm for her weekly class. [...] As a family that values multilingualism, I can confidently say that this virtual program stands head and shoulders above the rest. [...] I am beyond impressed and immensely grateful for the positive impact this program has had on our family. If you're seeking a top-tier virtual language learning experience for your little one, look no further. This program is truly amazing, and I wholeheartedly endorse it to any parent seeking to enrich their child's linguistic abilities.
Beginners 1 experience
Jeffrey Jordan
"I just completed my first course with Istituto Italiano Scuola and was quite impressed. It was both rigorous and fun in balance, inspiring me to learn and take my Italian further than ever before. I'll be back for the next level course."
IL MIO POSTO FELICE!!!!
Leslie Hughes
“What I like most about participating in a literature class with the Istituto is having classmates with whom to discuss our books. I like hearing their opinions and responding to them. Reading is a great pleasure of mine, but sharing a book makes reading an adventure. With a teacher guiding us we improve our language skills and become more self-confident expressing ourselves. I’m grateful for the opportunity!”
The best way to maintain and improve my language skills
Dennis Abbe
“I have been taking classes at the SFIIS for years because, short of a long stay in Italy, it is the best way to maintain and improve my language skills. But more than that, I enjoy being with the other students and my instructor(s), many of whom are now good friends. In my class we read classic and contemporary Italian literature, and our instructor keeps us up to date on Italian culture and even politics. The experience on Zoom is almost as good as the in-person classes; Barbara is amazing in her use of the tools to run a lively, efficient, and fun class.”
I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes
Dede Heitman
“The SFIIS school offers the best, well rounded Italian languages classes in the Bay Area. With native speakers as teachers, the classes provide a comprehensive, natural and fun way of learning. Everyone feels welcome, no matter the level. The teachers are encouraging, entertaining and enthusiastic about their language and culture. As a bonus, I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes. Please join our Italian language learning community!”
An authentic learning experience
SPEAK
ITALIAN
AND
LIVE
NEW
EXPERIENCES
You can use and understand Italian with ease, being verbal or written communication. You can take part in lengthy conversations and write and understand all texts. You can basically understand anything you read or hear with spontaneity, fluency and precision.

Program Structure

Register to a perfezionamento sub-levels:
Perfezionamento, Lettura & Grammatica - ONLINE
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

You will strengthen your Italian knowledge using Nuovo Espresso 6 and reading an Italian novel chosen by your teacher. Your Italian will get stronger, perfectioning your grammar knowledge and your reading skills. 

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 6 to Dec 8 (10 WKS)
M 6:30 - 8:30 pm PT
Teacher: Elena (ONLINE)
$390/term
REGISTER
Oct 7 to Dec 9 (10 WKS)
T 6:30 - 8:30 pm PT
Teacher: Luigi (ONLINE)
$390/term
REGISTER
Oct 8 to Dec 10 (9 WKS) ------ no 11/26
W 6:00 - 8:30 pm PT
Teacher: Barbara (ONLINE)
$440/term
REGISTER
Oct 9 to Dec 11 (9 WKS) ------ no 11/27
TH 10:30 am - 1:00 pm PT
Teacher: Barbara (ONLINE)
$440/term
REGISTER
Oct 11 to Dec 13 (9 WKS) ---- no 11/29
SA 10:00 am - 12:30 pm PT
Teacher: Barbara (ONLINE)
$440/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Book 1 (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 6
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Reading book
“Io che amo solo te”, Luca Bianchini 
Elena - M 6:30 - 8:30 pm PT
GET THE BOOK
“Accabadora”, Michela Murgia
Barbara - W 6:00 - 8:30 pm PT
GET THE BOOK
“La mennulara", Simonetta Agnello Hornby 
Barbara - TH 10:30 am - 1:00 pm PT
GET THE BOOK
“Accabadora”, Michela Murgia
Barbara - SA 10:00 am - 12:30 pm PT
GET THE BOOK
Perfezionamento & Lettura - IN PERSON
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

You will strengthen your Italian knowledge reading an Italian novel chosen by your teacher.

 

Your Italian will get stronger, perfectioning your grammar knowledge and your reading skills. 

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 7 to Dec 9 (9 WKS) ------- no 11/25
T 6:00 - 8:30 pm PT
Teacher: Barbara (IN PERSON)
$400/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Reading book
“La mennulara”, Simonetta Agnello Hornby 
Barbara - T 6:00 - 8:30 pm PT
GET THE BOOK
Caffè Corretto
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

Caffè Corretto is a special class we’ve created with Mattia, designed to make learning Italian as effortless and enjoyable as sipping a good cup of coffee.

In this class, Mattia will guide students in reading, speaking, and engaging in meaningful discussions about a renowned Italian book, helping them enhance their language skills naturally and effectively.

Join us for an immersive Italian learning experience, where literature and conversation blend seamlessly—just like a perfectly made caffè corretto.

In the Fall Term, students will read “Il fuoco invisibile” by Daniele Rielli, a gripping multi-voice narrative that explores one of the most devastating ecological and social crises in recent Italian history. Through the lens of his own family’s dying olive trees, Rielli reconstructs the arrival of the Xylella bacterium in Puglia—an epidemic that has killed over 21 million olive trees and transformed the landscape into a vast, silent graveyard. Blending investigative journalism, personal reflection, and cultural analysis, the book uncovers the perfect storm of denial, misinformation, public outrage, and judicial conflict that erupted in response to containment efforts. Part family memoir, part environmental inquiry, and part social commentary, Il fuoco invisibile offers a powerful meditation on identity, nature, and the stories we tell ourselves in times of crisis.

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Sept 29 to Nov 17 (8WKS)
M 11:00 am – 1:00 pm PT
Teacher: Mattia (IN PERSON)
$320/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Textbook
"Caccia ai Tesori", Antonella Filippone and Sandra Radicchio
GET THE BOOK
Reading book
"Il fuoco invisibile", Daniele Rielli
GET THE BOOK
Classics Book Club
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

A series of 8 classes, 2 hours each, dedicated to studying, reading, and discussing one of the most significant works of Italian literature.

In the Fall Term, the group will focus on the book “Ragazzi di Vita” by Pier Paolo Pasolini.

Under Mattia’s guidance, you will discover the linguistic richness, social depth, and emotional nuance of Pasolini’s writing, while exploring the themes of identity, marginalization, and youth that define this deeply human and emblematic work.

The book offers a raw and poetic portrayal of postwar Rome through the picaresque, and at times comic, tragic, and grotesque adventures of a group of street boys from the city’s marginalized outskirts. Set between the monumental heart of Rome and its expanding postwar suburbs, the novel captures the cruel yet tender rite of passage from childhood to adolescence. It stands as a powerful symbol of a transformative moment in Italy’s social and cultural history.

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 3 to Nov 21 (8 WKS)
F 11:00 am - 1:00 pm PT
Teacher: Mattia (ONLINE)
$390/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Reading book
"Ragazzi di Vita", Pier Paolo Pasolini
GET THE BOOK
Italian Diction
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

Master Italian diction and say with confidence any parola you like! Speak with confidence, charm, and the authentic cadence of Italy.

Each 1-hour lesson focuses on a different aspect of Italian pronunciation, helping you accurately recognize and reproduce sounds. You’ll read with greater fluency and speak with increased clarity.

Your instructor, Francesca, brings extensive experience and a passion for teaching Italian pronunciation, ensuring you receive expert guidance every step of the way.

This group welcomes students of all levels, from BEGINNERS to PERFEZIONAMENTO.

Classes content:

  • The Italian alphabet
  • Vowels and diphthongs
  • Italian consonants: Similarity and differences 
      • R
      • T & D
      • S & Z
  • Italian hard sounds:
      • Double consonants
      • Letter H
      • C & G
      • SCI & SCE
      • GN
      • GLI
  • Stress and intonation
  • Apostrophes and linking sounds 
  • Recap, tongue twisters and confidence boosts!
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 7 to Dec 9 (10 WKS)
T 3:00 - 4:00 pm PT
Teacher: Francesca (ONLINE)
$240/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Leggiamo Insieme
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

Join us for an exclusive 7-week advanced reading group starting October 9th, where we will discouver the novel “La ferocia” by Nicola Lagioia.

Guided by our experienced instructor, Martina, you’ll engage in in-depth discussions to explore a haunting and layered narrative that begins with the mysterious final moments of Clara, a magnetic young woman whose presence could light up or darken any room. Found walking naked along the Bari–Taranto highway shortly before her death, Clara becomes the center of a story that unravels two intertwined youths, a powerful family, and a city gripped by ambition, secrecy, and the corrosive vanity of power.

Lagioia paints a vivid portrait of a world where money can fix anything—until it can’t—and where the legacies of the fathers are etched into the fragility of their children.

This group is perfect for advanced learners eager to challenge their Italian through rich literary analysis and meaningful conversation, while exploring themes of power, morality, family ties, and the societal undercurrents of contemporary Italy.

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 9 to Nov 20 (7 WKS)
TH 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT
Teacher: Martina (ONLINE)
$175/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Reading book
"La ferocia", Nicola Lagioia
GET THE BOOK
A spasso per l'Italia
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

Gianna will guide you on a journey of discovery through Italy, with each Term focusing on a distinct region.

In the Fall Term, our focus will be on Emilia Romagna, and our journey will be guided by the book “Gli spaghetti alla bolognese non esistono” by Filippo Venturi.

This black comedy takes you deep into Bologna’s heart, following Emilio Zucchini, a warmhearted restaurateur whose tranquil Friday evening at La Vecchia Bologna goes wildly off-script when a guest has an allergic reaction—and soon after, the Madonna di San Luca disappears from its church. With equal parts humor, local color, and quirky detective work, Zucchini must unravel a chaotic weekend filled with culinary confusion, ecclesiastical intrigue, and unforgettable characters.

Through the pages of this carefully selected book, along with short videos and class discussions, you’ll explore Italy’s regional culture, traditions, and contemporary issues, all while improving your Italian language skills. The course encourages conversation and analysis, offering a dynamic and immersive learning experience.

In addition to reading and discussion, you’ll also review key grammar topics, using the book and videos as a springboard for natural, engaging conversation.

Join us for this unique exploration of Italy—one region, one story at a time!

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 10 to Dec 19 (10 WKS)
F 10:30 am - 1:00 pm PT
Teacher: Gianna (ONLINE)
$490/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Book 1 (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 6
GET THE BOOK
Reading book
“Gli spaghetti alla bolognese non esistono”, Filippo Venturi
GET THE BOOK
PRICE
Prices are listed next to each group.

A 10$ nonrefundable registration fee will be automatically added at checkout.

Books are not included in the enrollment price.


DISCOUNTS

BRING A FRIEND: If you enroll with a friend (new to IIS), you both get a 10% discount

ENROLL IN 2 GROUPS: if you enroll in 2 groups in the same Term, you will get a 15% discount on the second group's enrollment (the less expensive)

PRIVATE CLASSES: if you are enrolled in a group, you can purchase private classes with a 10% discount

BULK REGISTRATION: if you enroll in 2 or more Terms at the same time, you will not pay the $10 registration fee and will get an additional 10% discount

To get these discounts, send an email to italianschool@sfiis.org
DURATION
Group Classes
from 8 to10 week courses, classes meet once a week
Term 1
January 12th to March 22nd, 2026
Term 2
April 6th to June 14th, 2026
Term 3
July 27th to October 4th, 2026
Term 4
October 19th, 2026, to January 15th, 2027

Let our students speak for us!

Truly a gem of a school
Erin Yu
"SFIIS runs a fantastic org and program - truly a gem of a school. The staff are warm and wonderfully efficient. I've done both in-person and online classes, and plan to continue for as long as I can. They cover all levels of Italian proficiency, with an engaging mix of private lessons, themed classes (e.g. Italian for Travelers), and regular Term classes. If you can, I highly recommend going in person for at least some lessons - they have a wonderful office in sunny North Beach."
Cannot recommend this online foreign language program for toddlers enough!
Andrea DiSandro
"First and foremost, let me sing praises for the incredible teacher, Francesca. She possesses a remarkable talent for not only teaching but captivating young minds. Her ability to blend learning and play seamlessly is nothing short of amazing. [...] What's truly heartwarming is witnessing my daughter's enthusiasm for her weekly class. [...] As a family that values multilingualism, I can confidently say that this virtual program stands head and shoulders above the rest. [...] I am beyond impressed and immensely grateful for the positive impact this program has had on our family. If you're seeking a top-tier virtual language learning experience for your little one, look no further. This program is truly amazing, and I wholeheartedly endorse it to any parent seeking to enrich their child's linguistic abilities.
Beginners 1 experience
Jeffrey Jordan
"I just completed my first course with Istituto Italiano Scuola and was quite impressed. It was both rigorous and fun in balance, inspiring me to learn and take my Italian further than ever before. I'll be back for the next level course."
IL MIO POSTO FELICE!!!!
Leslie Hughes
“What I like most about participating in a literature class with the Istituto is having classmates with whom to discuss our books. I like hearing their opinions and responding to them. Reading is a great pleasure of mine, but sharing a book makes reading an adventure. With a teacher guiding us we improve our language skills and become more self-confident expressing ourselves. I’m grateful for the opportunity!”
The best way to maintain and improve my language skills
Dennis Abbe
“I have been taking classes at the SFIIS for years because, short of a long stay in Italy, it is the best way to maintain and improve my language skills. But more than that, I enjoy being with the other students and my instructor(s), many of whom are now good friends. In my class we read classic and contemporary Italian literature, and our instructor keeps us up to date on Italian culture and even politics. The experience on Zoom is almost as good as the in-person classes; Barbara is amazing in her use of the tools to run a lively, efficient, and fun class.”
I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes
Dede Heitman
“The SFIIS school offers the best, well rounded Italian languages classes in the Bay Area. With native speakers as teachers, the classes provide a comprehensive, natural and fun way of learning. Everyone feels welcome, no matter the level. The teachers are encouraging, entertaining and enthusiastic about their language and culture. As a bonus, I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes. Please join our Italian language learning community!”
An authentic learning experience
SPEAK
ITALIAN
AND
LIVE
NEW
EXPERIENCES
You can use Italian effectively, taking part in extended conversations, writing and understanding most texts. You can easily watch the Italian TV or an Italian movie and you can express opinion fluently and spontaneously without searching for expressions.

Program Structure

Register to a avanzato sub-levels:
Avanzato 1
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

You will work on chapters 1, 2 and 3 of Nuovo Espresso 5 and will read an Italian novel chosen by your teacher, discussing its content and improving your reading skills. 

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 11 to Dec 20 (10 WKS) ----no 11/29
SA 9:00 - 11:00 am PT
Teacher: Luigi (ONLINE)
$390/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Book (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 5 - Chapters 1-2-3
GET THE BOOK
Reading book
"Contesa per un maialino italianissimo a San Salvario", Amara Lakhous
Luigi - SA 9:00 - 11:00 am PT
GET THE BOOK
Avanzato 2
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

You will work on chapters 4, 5 and 6 of Nuovo Espresso 5 and will read an Italian novel chosen by your teacher, discussing its content and improving your reading skills. 

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Unfortunately we don't have available classes for this program. If you need more information, please contact us.
CONTACT US
TEXTBOOK
Book (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 5 - Chapters 4-5-6
GET THE BOOK
Avanzato 3
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

You will work on chapters 7, 8 and 9 of Nuovo Espresso 5 and will read an Italian novel chosen by your teacher, discussing its content and improving your reading skills. 

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 1 to Nov 19 (8 WKS)
W 6:30 - 8:30 pm PT
Teacher: Mattia (ONLINE)
$315/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Book (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 5 - Chapters 7-8-9
GET THE BOOK
Avanzato 4
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

You will work on chapter 10 of Nuovo Espresso 5 and will review the entire book as a strengthening exercise. You will also read an Italian novel chosen by your teacher, discussing its content and improving your reading skills. 

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Unfortunately we don't have available classes for this program. If you need more information, please contact us.
CONTACT US
TEXTBOOK
Book (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 5 Chapter 10 + General review
GET THE BOOK
Avanzato
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

You will review your grammar knowledges and will read an Italian novel chosen by your teacher, discussing its content and improving your reading skills.

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 14 to Dec 9 (9 WKS)
T 6:00 - 8:30 pm PT
Teacher: Valentina (ONLINE)
$440/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Book 1 (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 5
GET THE BOOK
Italiano Avanzato: Espressioni e Strutture
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This in-person class is for learners who have accomplished an intermediate level and wish to continue exploring newer aspects of the Italian grammar, strengthening their oral and phonetic skills, and going deeper into the current language and culture of Italy.

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Sept 29 to Nov 17 (8 WKS)
M 6:30 - 8:30 pm PT
Teacher: Mattia (IN PERSON)
$320/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Book 1 (mandatory)
Nuovo Magari B2
GET THE BOOK
Caffè Corretto
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

Caffè Corretto is a special class we’ve created with Mattia, designed to make learning Italian as effortless and enjoyable as sipping a good cup of coffee.

In this class, Mattia will guide students in reading, speaking, and engaging in meaningful discussions about a renowned Italian book, helping them enhance their language skills naturally and effectively.

Join us for an immersive Italian learning experience, where literature and conversation blend seamlessly—just like a perfectly made caffè corretto.

In the Fall Term, students will read “Il fuoco invisibile” by Daniele Rielli, a gripping multi-voice narrative that explores one of the most devastating ecological and social crises in recent Italian history. Through the lens of his own family’s dying olive trees, Rielli reconstructs the arrival of the Xylella bacterium in Puglia—an epidemic that has killed over 21 million olive trees and transformed the landscape into a vast, silent graveyard. Blending investigative journalism, personal reflection, and cultural analysis, the book uncovers the perfect storm of denial, misinformation, public outrage, and judicial conflict that erupted in response to containment efforts. Part family memoir, part environmental inquiry, and part social commentary, Il fuoco invisibile offers a powerful meditation on identity, nature, and the stories we tell ourselves in times of crisis.

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Sept 29 to Nov 17 (8WKS)
M 11:00 am – 1:00 pm PT
Teacher: Mattia (IN PERSON)
$320/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Textbook
"Caccia ai Tesori", Antonella Filippone and Sandra Radicchio
GET THE BOOK
Reading book
"Il fuoco invisibile", Daniele Rielli
GET THE BOOK
Classics Book Club
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

A series of 8 classes, 2 hours each, dedicated to studying, reading, and discussing one of the most significant works of Italian literature.

In the Fall Term, the group will focus on the book “Ragazzi di Vita” by Pier Paolo Pasolini.

Under Mattia’s guidance, you will discover the linguistic richness, social depth, and emotional nuance of Pasolini’s writing, while exploring the themes of identity, marginalization, and youth that define this deeply human and emblematic work.

The book offers a raw and poetic portrayal of postwar Rome through the picaresque, and at times comic, tragic, and grotesque adventures of a group of street boys from the city’s marginalized outskirts. Set between the monumental heart of Rome and its expanding postwar suburbs, the novel captures the cruel yet tender rite of passage from childhood to adolescence. It stands as a powerful symbol of a transformative moment in Italy’s social and cultural history.

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 3 to Nov 21 (8 WKS)
F 11:00 am - 1:00 pm PT
Teacher: Mattia (ONLINE)
$390/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Reading book
"Ragazzi di Vita", Pier Paolo Pasolini
GET THE BOOK
Italian Diction
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

Master Italian diction and say with confidence any parola you like! Speak with confidence, charm, and the authentic cadence of Italy.

Each 1-hour lesson focuses on a different aspect of Italian pronunciation, helping you accurately recognize and reproduce sounds. You’ll read with greater fluency and speak with increased clarity.

Your instructor, Francesca, brings extensive experience and a passion for teaching Italian pronunciation, ensuring you receive expert guidance every step of the way.

This group welcomes students of all levels, from BEGINNERS to PERFEZIONAMENTO.

Classes content:

  • The Italian alphabet
  • Vowels and diphthongs
  • Italian consonants: Similarity and differences 
      • R
      • T & D
      • S & Z
  • Italian hard sounds:
      • Double consonants
      • Letter H
      • C & G
      • SCI & SCE
      • GN
      • GLI
  • Stress and intonation
  • Apostrophes and linking sounds 
  • Recap, tongue twisters and confidence boosts!
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 7 to Dec 9 (10 WKS)
T 3:00 - 4:00 pm PT
Teacher: Francesca (ONLINE)
$240/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Leggiamo Insieme
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

Join us for an exclusive 7-week advanced reading group starting October 9th, where we will discouver the novel “La ferocia” by Nicola Lagioia.

Guided by our experienced instructor, Martina, you’ll engage in in-depth discussions to explore a haunting and layered narrative that begins with the mysterious final moments of Clara, a magnetic young woman whose presence could light up or darken any room. Found walking naked along the Bari–Taranto highway shortly before her death, Clara becomes the center of a story that unravels two intertwined youths, a powerful family, and a city gripped by ambition, secrecy, and the corrosive vanity of power.

 

Lagioia paints a vivid portrait of a world where money can fix anything—until it can’t—and where the legacies of the fathers are etched into the fragility of their children.

This group is perfect for advanced learners eager to challenge their Italian through rich literary analysis and meaningful conversation, while exploring themes of power, morality, family ties, and the societal undercurrents of contemporary Italy.

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 9 to Nov 20 (7 WKS)
TH 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT
Teacher: Martina (ONLINE)
$175/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Reading book
"La ferocia", Nicola Lagioia
GET THE BOOK
A spasso per l'Italia
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

Gianna will guide you on a journey of discovery through Italy, with each Term focusing on a distinct region.

In the Fall Term, our focus will be on Emilia Romagna, and our journey will be guided by the book “Gli spaghetti alla bolognese non esistono” by Filippo Venturi.

This black comedy takes you deep into Bologna’s heart, following Emilio Zucchini, a warmhearted restaurateur whose tranquil Friday evening at La Vecchia Bologna goes wildly off-script when a guest has an allergic reaction—and soon after, the Madonna di San Luca disappears from its church. With equal parts humor, local color, and quirky detective work, Zucchini must unravel a chaotic weekend filled with culinary confusion, ecclesiastical intrigue, and unforgettable characters.

Through the pages of this carefully selected book, along with short videos and class discussions, you’ll explore Italy’s regional culture, traditions, and contemporary issues, all while improving your Italian language skills. The course encourages conversation and analysis, offering a dynamic and immersive learning experience.

In addition to reading and discussion, you’ll also review key grammar topics, using the book and videos as a springboard for natural, engaging conversation.

Join us for this unique exploration of Italy—one region, one story at a time!

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 10 to Dec 19 (10 WKS)
F 10:30 am - 1:00 pm PT
Teacher: Gianna (ONLINE)
$490/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Book 1 (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 6
GET THE BOOK
Reading book
“Gli spaghetti alla bolognese non esistono”, Filippo Venturi
GET THE BOOK
PRICE
Prices are listed next to each group.

A 10$ nonrefundable registration fee will be automatically added at checkout.

Books are not included in the enrollment price.


DISCOUNTS

BRING A FRIEND: If you enroll with a friend (new to IIS), you both get a 10% discount

ENROLL IN 2 GROUPS: if you enroll in 2 groups in the same Term, you will get a 15% discount on the second group's enrollment (the less expensive)

PRIVATE CLASSES: if you are enrolled in a group, you can purchase private classes with a 10% discount

BULK REGISTRATION: if you enroll in 2 or more Terms at the same time, you will not pay the $10 registration fee and will get an additional 10% discount

To get these discounts, send an email to italianschool@sfiis.org
DURATION
Group Classes
10 weeks groups, classes meet once a week
Term 1
January 12th to March 22nd, 2026
Term 2
April 6th to June 14th, 2026
Term 3
July 27th to October 4th, 2026
Term 4
October 19th, 2026, to January 15th, 2027

Let our students speak for us!

Truly a gem of a school
Erin Yu
"SFIIS runs a fantastic org and program - truly a gem of a school. The staff are warm and wonderfully efficient. I've done both in-person and online classes, and plan to continue for as long as I can. They cover all levels of Italian proficiency, with an engaging mix of private lessons, themed classes (e.g. Italian for Travelers), and regular Term classes. If you can, I highly recommend going in person for at least some lessons - they have a wonderful office in sunny North Beach."
Cannot recommend this online foreign language program for toddlers enough!
Andrea DiSandro
"First and foremost, let me sing praises for the incredible teacher, Francesca. She possesses a remarkable talent for not only teaching but captivating young minds. Her ability to blend learning and play seamlessly is nothing short of amazing. [...] What's truly heartwarming is witnessing my daughter's enthusiasm for her weekly class. [...] As a family that values multilingualism, I can confidently say that this virtual program stands head and shoulders above the rest. [...] I am beyond impressed and immensely grateful for the positive impact this program has had on our family. If you're seeking a top-tier virtual language learning experience for your little one, look no further. This program is truly amazing, and I wholeheartedly endorse it to any parent seeking to enrich their child's linguistic abilities.
Beginners 1 experience
Jeffrey Jordan
"I just completed my first course with Istituto Italiano Scuola and was quite impressed. It was both rigorous and fun in balance, inspiring me to learn and take my Italian further than ever before. I'll be back for the next level course."
IL MIO POSTO FELICE!!!!
Leslie Hughes
“What I like most about participating in a literature class with the Istituto is having classmates with whom to discuss our books. I like hearing their opinions and responding to them. Reading is a great pleasure of mine, but sharing a book makes reading an adventure. With a teacher guiding us we improve our language skills and become more self-confident expressing ourselves. I’m grateful for the opportunity!”
The best way to maintain and improve my language skills
Dennis Abbe
“I have been taking classes at the SFIIS for years because, short of a long stay in Italy, it is the best way to maintain and improve my language skills. But more than that, I enjoy being with the other students and my instructor(s), many of whom are now good friends. In my class we read classic and contemporary Italian literature, and our instructor keeps us up to date on Italian culture and even politics. The experience on Zoom is almost as good as the in-person classes; Barbara is amazing in her use of the tools to run a lively, efficient, and fun class.”
I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes
Dede Heitman
“The SFIIS school offers the best, well rounded Italian languages classes in the Bay Area. With native speakers as teachers, the classes provide a comprehensive, natural and fun way of learning. Everyone feels welcome, no matter the level. The teachers are encouraging, entertaining and enthusiastic about their language and culture. As a bonus, I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes. Please join our Italian language learning community!”
An authentic learning experience
SPEAK
ITALIAN
AND
LIVE
NEW
EXPERIENCES
You can speak Italian with some confidence. You can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics. You can have a conversation with native speakers with ease, fluency and spontaneity.

Program Structure

Register to a pre-avanzato sub-levels:
Pre-avanzato 1
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

COMMUNICATIVE CONTENT

  • Telling an event
  • Talking about habits related to school memories
  • Description of a teacher, a classmate, a course, a school
  • Expressing agreement/disagreement
  • Expressing regret
  • Showing amazement and disbelief
  • Admitting something
  • Criticizing an opinion or a statement

 

  • Talking about food
  • Talking about taste
  • Expressing a preference
  • Description of a dish
  • Describing a procedure in detail

 

  • Reporting information
  • Expressing percentages/statistics and commenting on them
  • Framing a fact in a past century
  • Reporting an event or a historical fact
  • Expressing and discussing your point of view in informal contexts

GRAMMAR

  • Use of the auxiliary verbs ESSERE or AVERE in the Passato Prossimo
  • Verbs with double auxiliary in the Passato Prossimo
  • Cavarsela and Entrarci
  • Review of past tenses : passato prossimo, imperfetto, passato remoto
  • Relative pronouns Chi, Ciò che

 

  • Indefinite words
  • Future perfect (Futuro anteriore)
  • Subjunctive with indefinites
  • Dislocation to the left (?) Dislocazione a sinistra
  • Passive voice

 

  • Verbs + prepositions
  • Time indicators Allora, Un giorno
  • Indirect speech introduced by di
  • Use of conditional to express uncertain information
  • Non perchè + subjunctive
  • Indirect interrogative sentences
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 7 to Dec 9 (10 WKS)
T 11:00 am - 1:00 pm PT
Teacher: Alessia (ONLINE)
$390/term
REGISTER
Oct 7 to Dec 9 (10 WKS)
T 6:30 - 8:30 pm PT
Teacher: Antonella (ONLINE)
$390/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Book (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 4 Chapters 1-2-3
GET THE BOOK
Reading book
"Teresa Papavero e la maledizione di Strangolagalli", Chiara Moscardelli 
Alessia - T 11:00 am - 1:00 pm PT
GET THE BOOK
“Dolce vita”, Alessandro De Giuli, Ciro Massimo Naddeo 
Antonella - T 6:30 - 8:30 pm PT
GET THE BOOK
Pre-Avanzato 2
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

COMMUNICATIVE CONTENT

  • Talking about work
  • Making a request and respond formally
  • Talking clearly and politely in a formal situation
  • Communicating a desire or an intention
  • Exchanging complex information and advice about work

 

  • Expression of emotions in formal and informal situations
  • Talking about oneself
  • Description of people
  • Complaining
  • Interviewing someone

 

  • Film genres
  • Expressing taste and preferences
  • Telling the plot of a movie
  • Review a movie
  • Expressing criticism

GRAMMAR

  • Use of subjunctive with relative sentences
  • Use of subjunctive with relative superlative
  • Difference between Finalmente and Alla fine
  • Gerund with causal and hypothetical function
  • Tense correlation: conditional with subjunctive
  • Professions (feminine and masculine)

 

  • Adjectives formed from nouns
  • Use of the postponed possessive adjectives
  • Uscirsene
  • Use of possessive Proprio
  • The formation of the opposite of nouns and adjectives
  • Different ways to express SE in the hypothetical sentence
  • Hypotheticals (irrealtà)
  • Come se – Senza che + subjunctive

 

  • Position of adjectives
  • Subjuncive with the negative main clause
  • Subjuntive with Purché
  • Fare + infinitive
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 9 to Dec 11 (9 WKS) ------ no 11/27
TH 6:30 - 8:30 pm PT
Teacher: Barbara (ONLINE)
$360/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Book (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 4 Chapters 4-5-6
GET THE BOOK
Reading book
"Io e Te", Niccolo Ammaniti
Barbara - TH 6:30 - 8:30 pm PT
GET THE BOOK
Pre-Avanzato 3
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

COMMUNICATIVE CONTENT

  • Visiting a museum
  • Starting and ending a presentation
  • Telling by specifying details
  • Focusing on a specific part of the speech
  • Description of an image
  • Expressing agreement/disagreement

 

  • Sustainable Italy
  • Expressing an opinion and an evaluation
  • Taking about environmental problems
  • Making proposals
  • Expressing wishes

 

  • Curiosities about Italy
  • Expressing doubts
  • Explaining something
  • Congratulate
  • Asking and giving advice

GRAMMAR

  • Prepositions In and A
  • Subjunctive tenses correlation
  • Infinitive used as a noun
  • Relative pronouns
  • Relative pronoun Il cui
  • Relative pronoun Il che

 

  • Position of pronouns with gerund, past participle, infinitive and imperative
  • More about the position of the adjective
  • Future (Different uses)
  • Position of the adverbs

 

  • Definite articles with geographic nouns
  • Gerund present and past
  • Some expressions with pronominal verbs : A dirla tutta, Sbrigarsela da soli, Arrampicarsi sugli specchi
  • Homonyms
  • Words with two plurals
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 7 to Dec 9 (10 WKS)
T 6:00 - 8:00 pm PT
Teacher: Elena (ONLINE)
$390/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Book (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 4 Chapters 7-8-9
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Reading book
“Io che amo solo te”, Luca Bianchini 
Elena - T 6:00 - 8:00 pm PT
GET THE BOOK
Pre-Avanzato 4
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COMMUNICATIVE CONTENT

  • Conducting an interview
  • Contradicting a common opinion
  • Discussing a topic

 

  • General Review

GRAMMAR

  • Subjuntive with comparative sentences
  • Subjunctive with : In modo che, Far sì che
  • Plural of compound words
  • Use of Mica
  • Some idiomatic expressions : Prendersela, Darci giù…
  • Comparative of equality Tanto quanto
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 7 to Dec 9 (10 WKS)
T 6:30 - 8:30 pm PT
Teacher: Jimmy (ONLINE)
$390/term
REGISTER
Oct 9 to Dec 18 (10 WKS) ---- no 11/27
TH 6:30 - 8:30 pm PT
Teacher: Gianna (ONLINE)
$390/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
GET THE BOOK
Book (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 4 Chapter 10 + General review
GET THE BOOK
Reading book
"Nel Mare ci sono i coccodrilli", Fabio Geda
Gianna - TH 6:30 - 8:30 pm PT
GET THE BOOK
Italian Diction
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Master Italian diction and say with confidence any parola you like! Speak with confidence, charm, and the authentic cadence of Italy.

Each 1-hour lesson focuses on a different aspect of Italian pronunciation, helping you accurately recognize and reproduce sounds. You’ll read with greater fluency and speak with increased clarity.

Your instructor, Francesca, brings extensive experience and a passion for teaching Italian pronunciation, ensuring you receive expert guidance every step of the way.

This group welcomes students of all levels, from BEGINNERS to PERFEZIONAMENTO.

Classes content:

  • The Italian alphabet
  • Vowels and diphthongs
  • Italian consonants: Similarity and differences 
      • R
      • T & D
      • S & Z
  • Italian hard sounds:
      • Double consonants
      • Letter H
      • C & G
      • SCI & SCE
      • GN
      • GLI
  • Stress and intonation
  • Apostrophes and linking sounds 
  • Recap, tongue twisters and confidence boosts!
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 7 to Dec 9 (10 WKS)
T 3:00 - 4:00 pm PT
Teacher: Francesca (ONLINE)
$240/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
PRICE
Prices are listed next to each group.

A 10$ nonrefundable registration fee will be automatically added at checkout.

Books are not included in the enrollment price.


DISCOUNTS

BRING A FRIEND: If you enroll with a friend (new to IIS), you both get a 10% discount

ENROLL IN 2 GROUPS: if you enroll in 2 groups in the same Term, you will get a 15% discount on the second group's enrollment (the less expensive)

PRIVATE CLASSES: if you are enrolled in a group, you can purchase private classes with a 10% discount

BULK REGISTRATION: if you enroll in 2 or more Terms at the same time, you will not pay the $10 registration fee and will get an additional 10% discount

To get these discounts, send an email to italianschool@sfiis.org
DURATION
Group Classes
from 5 to 10 weeks groups, different duration
Term 1
January 12th to March 22nd, 2026
Term 2
April 6th to June 14th, 2026
Term 3
July 27th to October 4th, 2026
Term 4
October 19th, 2026, to January 15th, 2027

Let our students speak for us!

Truly a gem of a school
Erin Yu
"SFIIS runs a fantastic org and program - truly a gem of a school. The staff are warm and wonderfully efficient. I've done both in-person and online classes, and plan to continue for as long as I can. They cover all levels of Italian proficiency, with an engaging mix of private lessons, themed classes (e.g. Italian for Travelers), and regular Term classes. If you can, I highly recommend going in person for at least some lessons - they have a wonderful office in sunny North Beach."
Cannot recommend this online foreign language program for toddlers enough!
Andrea DiSandro
"First and foremost, let me sing praises for the incredible teacher, Francesca. She possesses a remarkable talent for not only teaching but captivating young minds. Her ability to blend learning and play seamlessly is nothing short of amazing. [...] What's truly heartwarming is witnessing my daughter's enthusiasm for her weekly class. [...] As a family that values multilingualism, I can confidently say that this virtual program stands head and shoulders above the rest. [...] I am beyond impressed and immensely grateful for the positive impact this program has had on our family. If you're seeking a top-tier virtual language learning experience for your little one, look no further. This program is truly amazing, and I wholeheartedly endorse it to any parent seeking to enrich their child's linguistic abilities.
Beginners 1 experience
Jeffrey Jordan
"I just completed my first course with Istituto Italiano Scuola and was quite impressed. It was both rigorous and fun in balance, inspiring me to learn and take my Italian further than ever before. I'll be back for the next level course."
IL MIO POSTO FELICE!!!!
Leslie Hughes
“What I like most about participating in a literature class with the Istituto is having classmates with whom to discuss our books. I like hearing their opinions and responding to them. Reading is a great pleasure of mine, but sharing a book makes reading an adventure. With a teacher guiding us we improve our language skills and become more self-confident expressing ourselves. I’m grateful for the opportunity!”
The best way to maintain and improve my language skills
Dennis Abbe
“I have been taking classes at the SFIIS for years because, short of a long stay in Italy, it is the best way to maintain and improve my language skills. But more than that, I enjoy being with the other students and my instructor(s), many of whom are now good friends. In my class we read classic and contemporary Italian literature, and our instructor keeps us up to date on Italian culture and even politics. The experience on Zoom is almost as good as the in-person classes; Barbara is amazing in her use of the tools to run a lively, efficient, and fun class.”
I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes
Dede Heitman
“The SFIIS school offers the best, well rounded Italian languages classes in the Bay Area. With native speakers as teachers, the classes provide a comprehensive, natural and fun way of learning. Everyone feels welcome, no matter the level. The teachers are encouraging, entertaining and enthusiastic about their language and culture. As a bonus, I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes. Please join our Italian language learning community!”
An authentic learning experience
SPEAK
ITALIAN
AND
LIVE
NEW
EXPERIENCES
You can communicate in Italian in a variety of everyday social contexts, like at work, in school, at home. You will learn to talk and interact in Italian with more confidence, especially when traveling to Italy. You will also widen your grammar and vocabulary range.

Program Structure

Register to a intermedio sub-levels:
Intermedio 1
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

COMMUNICATIVE CONTENT

  • Making analogies
  • Inviting someone to do something together
  • Asking for an opinion
  • Expressing surprise, relief, happiness, empathy
  • Expressing doubts
  • Asking to borrow
  • Telling about a cultural or a linguistic accident
  • Expressing opinions
  • Expressing agreement and disagreement

 

  • Asking for help
  • Complain
  • Expressing hope
  • Expressing disapproval
  • Expressing wishes
  • Expressing a prohibition
  • Asking for the cause
  • Motivate
  • Insist
  • Making plans
  • Expressing preferences

 

  • Description of products
  • Description of objects (material, usage, features)
  • Asking/confirming an intention
  • Explaining the cause
  • Making a guess
  • Expressing emotions and mood
  • Expressing fear
  • Expressing a condition
  • Making a complaint
  • To forgive / to justify yourself
  • To blame

GRAMMAR

  • Trapassato prossimo
  • Prima di + infinitive
  • Verb Dovere to express a hypothesis
  • Pronomi combinati
  • Negative prefix in-

 

  • Past conditional to express an unfulfilled wish
  • CI – NE
  • Some pronominal verbs
  • Possessive pronouns

 

  • Past subjunctive
  • Subjunctive review
  • Tenses and moods correlations
  • Suffix -accio
  • A patto che, purchè, a condizione che + subjuntive
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 8 to Dec 10 (10 WKS)
W 6:00 - 8:00 pm PT
Teacher: Jimmy (IN PERSON)
$400/term
REGISTER
Oct 9 to Dec 18 (10 WKS) ---- no 11/27
TH 6:00 - 8:00 pm PT
Teacher: Mattia (IN PERSON)
$400/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Book (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 3 Chapters 1-2-3
GET THE BOOK
Intermedio 2
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COMMUNICATIVE CONTENT

  • Different means of communication and appropriate language
  • Making comparisons
  • Giving an explanation
  • Starting a conversation on the phone
  • Offering help and availability
  • Asking about a person
  • Reporting an error
  • Reporting what somebody else said
  • Transcribing a message left by a person

 

  • Telling the plot of a book
  • Expressing interest/disinterest/ preference
  • Suggestions
  • Giving advice
  • Asking for reason and explaining
  • Giving an opinion

 

  • The family and social changes
  • Introducing a new topic with a question
  • Participating in a discussion
  • Asking for confirmation and confirm
  • Comment a statistic
  • Expressing the consequences of a fact
  • Advantages and disadvantages of a condition

GRAMMAR

  • Imperfetto Subjunctive
  • Come se + subjunctive
  • Indirect speech
  • Verbs andare and venire in an indirect speech

 

  • Che io sappia
  • Tenses and moods correlation
  • Passive voice with Essere and Venire
  • Passato remoto
  • The historical present tense (narrative present)

 

  • Sebbene, nonostante, malgrado, benché + subjunctive ,
  • Anche se + indicative
  • Special comparatives and superlatives
  • Fare + infinitive
  • Impersonal form of a reflexive verb (ci si)
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Unfortunately we don't have available classes for this program. If you need more information, please contact us.
CONTACT US
TEXTBOOK
Book (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 3 Chapters 4-5-6
GET THE BOOK
Intermedio 3
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  • Holidays
  • Expressing the lack of desire to do something
  • Explaining the reason of a dissent
  • Making fun of something
  • Expression of irony
  • Reminding a promise
  • Expressing preferences
  • Telling about an embarrassing experience
  • Giving advice
  • Hypothesize
  • Talking about one’s behavior in certain situations

COMMUNICATIVE CONTENT

  • Italians in history
  • Telling the life of an historical figure
  • Telling a journey
  • Expressing disbelief

 

  • Discover Italy
  • Asking a question indirectly
  • Asking about the characteristics of a place
  • Asking and giving information
  • Asking for confirmation
  • Report what another person said
  • Report the beauties of a place
  • Expressing disappointment

GRAMMAR

  • Adverb Mica
  • Past conditional as future in the past
  • Hypothetical sentence secondo tipo (possibility)

 

  • Modal and temporal gerund
  • Adjectives in -bile
  • Loro with an impersonal function
  • Position of pronouns with gerund

 

  • Indirect interrogative sentence
  • Indirect speech with the main clause in the past tense
  • Prima di – Prima che
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 6 to Dec 8 (10 WKS)
M 6:00 - 8:00 pm PT
Teacher: Jimmy (ONLINE)
$390/term
REGISTER
Oct 11 to Dec 20 (10 WKS) --- no 11/29
SA 9:00 - 11:00 am PT
Teacher: Jimmy (IN PERSON)
$400/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Book (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 3 Chapters 7-8-9
GET THE BOOK
Reading book
"La fuga di Bach", Susanna Longo
Jimmy - M 6:00 - 8:00 pm PT
GET THE BOOK
"La fuga di Bach", Susanna Longo
Jimmy - SA 9:00 - 11:00 am PT
GET THE BOOK
Intermedio 4
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

COMMUNICATIVE CONTENT

  • Italian language today
  • Talking about linguistic and cultural mistakes
  • Expressing irony
  • Soften and invite to soften the tone of a discussion
  • Expressing a strong disagreement
  • Making assumptions in the past
  • Talking about language learning

 

  • General Review

GRAMMAR

  • Passive voice with Andare
  • Subjunctive past perfect
  • Hypothetical sentence (terzo tipo) in the past
  • Past gerund
  • Past infinitive
  • Dopo + past infinitive
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 9 to Dec 18 (10 WKS) ---- no 11/27
TH 6:00 - 8:00 pm PT
Teacher: Jimmy (ONLINE)
$390/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Book (mandatory)
Nuovo Espresso 3 Chapter 10 + General review
GET THE BOOK
Conversazione Intermedio
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

Short 5 weeks course aimed at improving our students’ conversational skills on everyday topics.

No books required.

Classes are 90 minutes long.

We have both IN PERSON and ONLINE group options.

To join this group, students must have completed our regular Intermedio 3 course or demonstrate an equivalent level.

AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 6 to Nov 3 (5 WKS)
M 4:30 - 6:00 pm PT
Teacher: Mattia (IN PERSON)
$190/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
Italian Diction
PICK A DATE AND REGISTER

Master Italian diction and say with confidence any parola you like! Speak with confidence, charm, and the authentic cadence of Italy.

Each 1-hour lesson focuses on a different aspect of Italian pronunciation, helping you accurately recognize and reproduce sounds. You’ll read with greater fluency and speak with increased clarity.

Your instructor, Francesca, brings extensive experience and a passion for teaching Italian pronunciation, ensuring you receive expert guidance every step of the way.

This group welcomes students of all levels, from BEGINNERS to PERFEZIONAMENTO.

 

 

Classes content:

  • The Italian alphabet
  • Vowels and diphthongs
  • Italian consonants: Similarity and differences 
      • R
      • T & D
      • S & Z
  • Italian hard sounds:
      • Double consonants
      • Letter H
      • C & G
      • SCI & SCE
      • GN
      • GLI
  • Stress and intonation
  • Apostrophes and linking sounds 
  • Recap, tongue twisters and confidence boosts!
AVAILABLE CLASSES
Dates
Day/time
Teacher
Price
Oct 7 to Dec 9 (10 WKS)
T 3:00 - 4:00 pm PT
Teacher: Francesca (ONLINE)
$240/term
REGISTER
TEXTBOOK
PRICE
Prices are listed next to each group.

A 10$ nonrefundable registration fee will be automatically added at checkout.

Books are not included in the enrollment price.


DISCOUNTS

BRING A FRIEND: If you enroll with a friend (new to IIS), you both get a 10% discount

ENROLL IN 2 GROUPS: if you enroll in 2 groups in the same Term, you will get a 15% discount on the second group's enrollment (the less expensive)

PRIVATE CLASSES: if you are enrolled in a group, you can purchase private classes with a 10% discount

BULK REGISTRATION: if you enroll in 2 or more Terms at the same time, you will not pay the $10 registration fee and will get an additional 10% discount

To get these discounts, send an email to italianschool@sfiis.org
DURATION
Group Classes
from 5 to 10 weeks groups, different duration
Term 1
January 12th to March 22nd, 2026
Term 2
April 6th to June 14th, 2026
Term 3
July 27th to October 4th, 2026
Term 4
October 19th, 2026, to January 15th, 2027

Let our students speak for us!

Truly a gem of a school
Erin Yu
"SFIIS runs a fantastic org and program - truly a gem of a school. The staff are warm and wonderfully efficient. I've done both in-person and online classes, and plan to continue for as long as I can. They cover all levels of Italian proficiency, with an engaging mix of private lessons, themed classes (e.g. Italian for Travelers), and regular Term classes. If you can, I highly recommend going in person for at least some lessons - they have a wonderful office in sunny North Beach."
Cannot recommend this online foreign language program for toddlers enough!
Andrea DiSandro
"First and foremost, let me sing praises for the incredible teacher, Francesca. She possesses a remarkable talent for not only teaching but captivating young minds. Her ability to blend learning and play seamlessly is nothing short of amazing. [...] What's truly heartwarming is witnessing my daughter's enthusiasm for her weekly class. [...] As a family that values multilingualism, I can confidently say that this virtual program stands head and shoulders above the rest. [...] I am beyond impressed and immensely grateful for the positive impact this program has had on our family. If you're seeking a top-tier virtual language learning experience for your little one, look no further. This program is truly amazing, and I wholeheartedly endorse it to any parent seeking to enrich their child's linguistic abilities.
Beginners 1 experience
Jeffrey Jordan
"I just completed my first course with Istituto Italiano Scuola and was quite impressed. It was both rigorous and fun in balance, inspiring me to learn and take my Italian further than ever before. I'll be back for the next level course."
IL MIO POSTO FELICE!!!!
Leslie Hughes
“What I like most about participating in a literature class with the Istituto is having classmates with whom to discuss our books. I like hearing their opinions and responding to them. Reading is a great pleasure of mine, but sharing a book makes reading an adventure. With a teacher guiding us we improve our language skills and become more self-confident expressing ourselves. I’m grateful for the opportunity!”
The best way to maintain and improve my language skills
Dennis Abbe
“I have been taking classes at the SFIIS for years because, short of a long stay in Italy, it is the best way to maintain and improve my language skills. But more than that, I enjoy being with the other students and my instructor(s), many of whom are now good friends. In my class we read classic and contemporary Italian literature, and our instructor keeps us up to date on Italian culture and even politics. The experience on Zoom is almost as good as the in-person classes; Barbara is amazing in her use of the tools to run a lively, efficient, and fun class.”
I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes
Dede Heitman
“The SFIIS school offers the best, well rounded Italian languages classes in the Bay Area. With native speakers as teachers, the classes provide a comprehensive, natural and fun way of learning. Everyone feels welcome, no matter the level. The teachers are encouraging, entertaining and enthusiastic about their language and culture. As a bonus, I've made life-long friends through SFIIS classes. Please join our Italian language learning community!”
An authentic learning experience
SPEAK
ITALIAN
AND
LIVE
NEW
EXPERIENCES