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SPRING REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Summer registration  begins  in early June

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The Istituto Italiano di Cultura Toronto offers Italian language 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, and 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 AND COURSES
A1 | Beginner Four courses:  A1.1 - A1.2 - A1.3 - A1.4
A2 | Elementary Four courses: A2.1 - A2.2 - A2.3 - A2.4
B1 | Intermediate Four courses :B1.1 - B1.2 - B1.3 - B1.4
B2 | Upper Intermediate Three courses: B2.1 - B2.2 - B2.3
C1 | Advanced Three courses: C1.1 - C1.2 - C1.3
C2 | Upper Advanced

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

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

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
For general 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/EDT)
Courses are offered during the following time slots
Morning: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Afternoon: 1:30 - 4 pm
Evening: 6:00 - 8:30 pm

PLEASE NOTE: The full list of courses with schedule and the time slots vary from session to session.  Course offerings and specific dates and times are finalized just prior the start of each session, therefore they are only available when registration for each session opens. 
Course offerings and time slots are not established before that time, therefore we are not in a position to communicate them any earlier than approximately 4 weeks before the start of the session when registration opens online.

SESSION DATES AND REGISTRATION
Fall October to December - registration stars in early September
Winter January to March - registration starts in early December
Spring April to June - registration starts in early March
Summer July to September - registration starts in early 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. Students should mark registration deadlines on their calendar and set reminders.  No registrations will be accepted in courses that are full or past the registration deadline.
Registration is on a first-come first-served basis. We are unable to reserve or guarantee spots.

PLACEMENT TESTS
New students are requested to take a placement test for an assessment of their level.  However, students enrolling in A1.1 Beginners 1 do not need to take the test as there is no prerequisite level for that course. The test is administered online, 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.

WAITING LISTS
If a course is full, it's full, sorry, no exceptions. However, should the course of your choice be full you will be able to add your name to a waiting list.  If a spot should become available you will be notified automatically by the system and given a chance to register within 24 hours, as long as registrations are still open.

TEXTBOOKS
Any required textbooks are easily and clearly indicated on the course registration page once registration opens for each session.  

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
The Istituto is located in a historical building.  Courses are held on the third floor, there is no elevator. There is a wheelchair accessible washroom on the main floor by the library.

LATE REGISTRATIONS
Late registrations are no longer allowed. Be sure to mark the registration deadline on your calendar in order not to be disappointed.

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.