Is learning Italian difficult?
Our mother tongue teachers make it as easy and fun as possible to learn Italian. Plus, Italian has a similar grammar structure to French, Spanish and Portuguese. So if you know one f these languages, you’ll find it very easy. If not, once you learn Italian it will be easy for you to pick up any of the other latin languages mentioned above.
If I miss a Group Class, can I reschedule it?
Group classes cannot be rescheduled, but you will be given all the material/support to catch up with the rest of the class.
If I miss a Private Class, can I reschedule it?
Private lessons may be rescheduled if cancelled at least 48 hours before the lesson is due, otherwise the lesson will be charged in full.
Do I need to speak Italian to get Italian citizenship?
Yes, it’s one of the requirements and our courses are certified to prepare you for the B1 exam that enables the passport request. For further information, please visit the Consulate general website by clicking here.
When can I start?
- You can start at the beginning of a new term – We follow the public school terms:
Calendar 2024
Term 1: 17 Jan – 20 March (SOLD OUT)
Term 2: 10 Apr – 20 June (SOLD OUT)
Term 3: 9 July – 20 Sept (SOLD OUT)
Term 4: 01 Oct – 13 Dec (register by the 20 september)
- There will be no classes between terms and on national holidays.
- Each group package (36 hours), will be used during each term.
- At the end of each term, you will send a new registration form and pay for the new term
On Italian citizenship
- HOW DOES IT WORK? – We offer a preparatory course for the mandatory exam to obtain Italian citizenship by marriage, issued by the University for Foreigners of Siena. You can join any of our beginner’s group courses and progress to B1 level (All courses start from A1 Beginner level as a base. Once you finish level B1, you will move into a specific class to prepare for the B1 Cit. examination).
- HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO PREPARE FOR THE EXAM? – It should take you about 3/4 years of studying in a group course, provided you attend all classes and study outside your normal class time (20-30 min a day or more is desirable).
- WHERE DO I SIT THE EXAM? – We are an authorized centre to administer the CILS certification offered by the University for Foreigners of Siena, so you will register with us and sit the exam at this institute. For more information on the CILS B1 Citizenship certification, please contact: iicpretoria.corsi@esteri.it