Our youth classes cater to school-age students between 3 and 17 years old, and are grouped by both age and skill level to meet the diverse needs of our students and to ensure appropriate instruction. Small class size allows for more personalized attention and effective learning. (No placement test is required.)

Regular small group classes (5-10 students) are held weekly on Saturday mornings, and Accelerated classes on Saturday or Sunday afternoons for those looking for a faster-paced, more academic environment.

All students must hold active ICC memberships. To become a member, visit our membership page HERE.

For additional options such as online classes, homeschool classes, private or semi-private lessons, and customized small group lessons, please contact the Youth School Director at sabrina@theitalianculturalcenter.org

Beginner/Intermediate Courses:

Saturdays from 10:00–11:00am

The Beginner/Intermediate track is designed for students with little to no exposure to Italian outside of class. The 60-minute weekly lessons are conducted by university-educated instructors with native fluency in Italian and emphasize the gradual and progressive acquisition of basic speaking, listening comprehension, reading, writing, and grammar skills as students advance through the program. Younger students will enjoy an allergy-friendly snack as part of this immersive experience.

Bilingual/Advanced Courses:

Saturdays 11:15 am-12:15 pm

The Advanced/Bilingual track is designed for students with previous exposure to Italian; we recommend at least one parent speak Italian in the home or have regular opportunities to interact with Italian-speaking family members. The 60-minute full-immersion weekly lessons are conducted by university-educated instructors with native fluency in Italian and target improving confidence in speaking and comprehension, as well as increasing vocabulary and grammatical understanding.

Accelerated Options:

Saturdays 1:00-2:30pm IN-PERSON or Tuesdays ONLINE via GoogleMeet (5pm - 6pm)

The Accelerated Track offers 90-min. of Italian per week, in 1 of 2 ways - either a 90-min. in-person lesson on Saturday afternoons, OR a 30-min ONLINE addition to the 60 min. Saturday morning class.

The Accelerated class is designed for students (Grade 4 and up) of any proficiency level who are able to move at a faster pace, stay focused for longer periods of time (with appropriate breaks), and have the opportunity to complete homework outside of class time. Focus is on output: speaking and writing, with increased attention to understanding and accurate use of grammatical structures. The full-immersion weekly lessons are conducted by university-educated instructors with native-level fluency in Italian. The minimum enrollment for the Accelerated class is 5 students.

Additional Courses:

• Toddler-Time (for learners under 3 years of age)
• Accelerated Language Courses (4th-12th grade only)
• Italian AP Exam Prep Courses (currently for bilingual students only)
• Italian per Genitori (Italian for Parents) - SEE ADULT SCHOOL OFFERINGS