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Fall registration is now closed

DUE TO CONSTRUCTION IN-PERSON CLASSES HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED ONLINE.

We apologize for the inconvenience. For any questions you can reach us at iictoronto.corsi@esteri.it 416-921-3802 ext. 228

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The Istituto Italiano di Cultura Toronto offers online and in-person language and culture courses for every level, from absolute beginner to advanced.  Registration takes place online for all courses and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Our courses are intended for adult learners.

Students can enjoy an authentic Italian environment, fostered by the many cultural events organized by the Institute, most of which are free.​

Our dedicated teachers will assist you in the learning process, creating a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere in the classroom. Class sizes are capped at 9 students for in-person courses A1.3 and higher, 11 students for online course up to A2.4, allowing for a high student/teacher ratio and the possibility of personal attention. Online courses are live and teacher-led.

Our Italian language courses follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

CEFR Is an international standard for describing language ability on a six-point scale, from A1 for Beginners, up to C2 for those who are highly proficient in the language.
Click here and here for more information on competencies at each level.

Courses run ten weeks, classes are small and are competitively priced.
 
LEVELS
Beginner: A1.1 - A1.2 - A1.3 - A1.4
Elementary: A2.1 - A2.2 - A2.3 - A2.4
Intermediate: B1.1 - B1.2 - B1.3
Upper Intermediate: B2.1 - B2.2 - B2.3
Advanced: C1.1 - C1.2 - C1.3
Upper Advanced: C2.1 - C2.2 -C2.3

Regular courses are held once a week and are composed of 10 classes of 2.5 hours each for a total of 25 hours of instructions per course. Boutique courses, tutorials, seminars on specific topics, and conversation courses may have varying duration, frequency and prices. Details are provided in each individual course description.

Levels A1 and A2 are  comprised of four 10-week courses.
Subsequent levels (B1, B2, C1, C2) are composed of three 10-week courses.

 

IMPORTANT:  Our courses are intended for recreational purposes only.  We do not issue credits, academic certifications or diplomas.  Upon request, the office will be please to provide a letter of course completion.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
For detailed course descriptions click here

PRICE:
Early bird special $320
Regular price $340
(Boutique courses are priced differently)
 
Please note, the course fees include taxes and a non-refundable $15 administration fee, however courses cancelled by the Istituto are refunded in full.

GENERAL TIME SLOTS (All times are EST)
Courses are offered during the following time slots
Morning: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Afternoon: 1:30 - 4 pm
Evening: 6:15 - 8:45 pm
PLEASE NOTE: The full course schedule and the time slots for specific courses vary from session to session and are determined just before the start of each session therefore they are only available when the calendar for each session is published, approximately four weeks prior to the start. 
Time slots are not established before that time, therefore we are not in a position to communicate them any earlier than 4 weeks before the start of the session when the full session calendar is published and registration opens online.

SESSION DATES AND REGISTRATION
Fall: October to December - registration stars in September
Winter: January to March - registration starts in December
Spring: April to June - registration starts in March
Summer: July to September - registration starts in June

Registration takes place online and starts once the course list for each session is published.  Course lists vary from session to session and are published approximately four weeks prior to the start of each session. Specific dates are communicated on the website closer to the start of registration for each session. It is advisable to subscribe to the newsletter in order to receive notices about course registration deadlines.
Registration is on a first-come first-served basis. We are unable to reserve or guarantee spots.
Registration is individual. Each  student needs to create their own account and register individually, please no purchasing on behalf of others students. 

PLACEMENT TESTS
All new students are requested to take a placement test for an assessment of their level.  Students enrolling in A1.1 Beginners 1 do not need to take a test.  Links to the test are available in the individual course registration pages once they are published at the beginning of registration for each session. Tests are offered only during the registration period for the purposes of placing students in the right class and they are assessed individually by an assessing teacher. Test results are sent typically within 48 hours. Tests are not available outside of the registration period. PLEASE NOTE: Placement tests are intended for new students. If you have taken courses with us before and can't recall  your level or want a more recent assessment, please reach out to your teacher or contact the course coordinator at iictoronto.corsi@esteri.it.

TEXTBOOKS
Any required textbooks are easily and clearly indicated on the course registration page once registration opens for each session.  If you wish to purchase books outside of the course registration period please visit the Books page (link at the top of this window).

MISSED CLASSES AND MAKE-UP LESSONS
Missed classes cannot be made-up.  Students can inform their teacher of their planned absence and request any missed materials. Students who wish to can purchase private lessons at the reduced rate of $55/hour (instead of $75/hours) to go over any missed information.  See our Private Lessons page for more information.

ACCESSIBILITY
Istituto is located in a historical building.  Courses are held on the third floor, there is no elevator.

LATE REGISTRATIONS
Late registrations past the registration deadline are not guaranteed and must be reviewed by the course coordinator. Be sure to contact the office if registering past the deadline at corsi.iictoronto@esteri.it

IMPORTANT - CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY
PLEASE NOTE: Full refunds or credits are granted for courses cancelled by the Istituto.
There are no refunds or credits for missed classes. 
Students who withdraw for whatever reason after the first class forfeit their fee.