Adult Courses

Comprehensive Italian language program with an extensive timetable designed to allow students maximum flexibility

All classes are now held online!

Adult courses for every need

At CIS we pride ourselves of a very flexible and large timetable, with courses fitting every need.

Standard

One class of 1½ hours every week

10 weeks

Semi-intensive

One class of 3 hours every week

10 weeks

Intensive

One class of 3 hours every day

1 week

Free Extra Lessons

We offer free extra classes after the third week of each term: in addition to your class you will be able to attend any Standard class without any limit.

Come as many times as you wish without any extra charge.

Not sure of your level?

Take a free assessment to know which level suits you best.

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Standard Program

The class that fits beginners to experts – 1.5 hours per week for 10 weeks

Through interactive learning activities, you will be guided to develop your communication skills, as well as being introduced to Italian culture.
You will also work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, enabling you to use Italian in a wide range of situations.

  • Term dates

    2020

    Term 1:  28th January – 4th April
    Term 2: 20th April – 27th June
    Term 3: 13th July – 19th September
    Term 4: 5th October – 12th December

  • Timetable

    Adult standard courses Timetable – Term 3, 2020

    Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Sat
    10.00-11.30am L2
    L5N
    L5
    L5/6
    L6
    L6/7
    L7/8 FULL    		 L1&2SI
    L5/6SI
    L7SI
    L7/8SI
    L8SI    		 L1
    L4
    L5/6
    L6/7
    L7
    L7/8
    L8    		 L2
    L5N
    L5
    L5/6
    L7
    11.40am-1.10pm L3
    L5
    L6
    L7
    L8    		 L3
    L5
    L5/6
    L6
    L6/7
    L7/8    		 L3
    L5
    L5/6
    VCE(Junior)
    VCE(Senior)
    6.00-7.30pm L1 FULL
    L2
    L3
    L4
    L5
    L5/6
    L6/7     		L5SI
    L4
    L5.1 (old L5N from T2)
    L5.2 (old L5 from T2)
    L5/6
    L6
    L6/7 FULL
    L7/8    		 L1
    L3
    L5N
    L5
    L6/7
    L7
    L8    		 VCE(4.30pm-6.00pm)
    L3
    L7
    L7/8
    7.40-9.10pm L5SI
    L1
    L3     		L2
    L4


    Not sure of your level? Take a free assessment to help you find out!

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  • Fees

    1 hour 30 minutes a week for 10 weeks: $319

    Free classes after the third week of each Term: in addition to your class you will be able to attend any Standard class without any limit.

    For levels 1 to 7 you will be studying with an accompanying text book, to be purchased separately.

  • CIS branches

    Do you live in Kew or Kensington?

    Centre of Italian Studies has two branches in Kew and Kensington, where we run Italian courses for beginners Level 1. So now you can experience the CIS teaching and atmosphere closer to you!

    2020 Term 1 Courses:

    WHERE: Kensington Neighbourhood House
    COURSE: Level 1
    STARTS: 3rd February 2020
    WHEN: Mondays from 6pm to 7pm
    HOW LONG: 10 weeks
    Enrol for Kensington here    		 WHERE: Kew Neighbourhood House
    COURSE: Level 1
    STARTS: 30th January 2020
    WHEN: Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm
    HOW LONG: 10 weeks
    Enrol for Kew here

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Semi-intensive Program

Perfect your Italian with a 3-hour class a week for 10 weeks

With our semi-intensive course, you will have the opportunity to practice more often and improve more quickly. Joining our 3-hour classes, you will be able to cover two terms in just 10 weeks.

  • Term dates

    2020

    Term 1:  28th January – 4th April
    Term 2: 20th April – 27th June
    Term 3: 13th July – 19th September
    Term 4: 5th October – 12th December

  • Timetable
    Time Tuesday Wednesday
    10.00-1.10pm L1&2SI
    L5/6SI
    L7SI
    L7/8SI
    L8SI
    6.00-9.00pm L5SI


    Not sure of your level? Take a free assessment to help you find out!

    Take a Test
  • Fees

    3 hours a week for 10 weeks: $539

    Free classes after the third week of each Term: in addition to your class you will be able to attend any Standard class without any limit.

    For levels 1 to 7 you will be studying with an accompanying text book, to be purchased separately.

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Intensive Program

Master Italian with a 1 week full-immersion course

This is our fast-track offering and it’s perfect if you need to get your tongue around the language in a hurry.
Classes are held for three hours from Monday to Friday for one week. Intensive courses are offered periodically throughout the year.

  • Timetable

     Summer: 13th – 17th and 20th -24th January 2020, Day Class: 10.00-1.00, Evening Class: 5.00-8.00

    Autumn: 6th – 9th April 2020, Day Class: 10.00 – 2.00 (4 days)

    Winter: 6th – 10th July 2020, Day Class: 10.00 – 1.00

    Spring: 28th September – 2th October 2020, Day Class: 10.00 – 1.00

  • Fees

    Summer:  $349 for 1 week – $619 for 2 weeks [EARLY BIRD before 15th December $319 for 1 week – $589 for 2 weeks]

    Autumn: $319  [EARLY BIRD before 22nd March $319]

    Winter: $349  [EARLY BIRD before 14th June $319]

    Spring: $349  [EARLY BIRD before 6th September $319]

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