The Italian School in DC
These courses are intended ONLY for children and teenagers who have a good vocabulary and already understand the Italian language well enough to follow the lessons which are exclusively in Italian. The level of spoken language is less important, and it will be the task of our excellent teachers to bring them to an adequate level of verbal communication by the end of the school year.
Our teachers are trained to awaken interest in our language in children who have at least one Italian parent, or who have spent summers in Italy, but who still struggle to speak correctly, or who prefer to respond in English
At the end of the year, also thanks to the "class group" effect, the children feel safe and are no longer afraid to express themselves in Italian, although they may still make mistakes.
Our Italian language and culture courses are based on the Italian school's curriculum and are structured according to a project in 30 lessons (of 1h30, 2 hours during the week or 3 hours on Saturday in presence or via Zoom) developed in collaboration with the the School Office of the Embassy and with the University for Foreigners of Siena.
For Italian students planning to stay abroad for a long time, the course represents an excellent and unique opportunity to learn the correct use of the language and to have an organic approach to Italian reading and culture.
The Italian courses prepare for the future inclusion of K-12 students in Italian schools as they follow the indications of the ministerial programs, but do not automatically allow them to receive the equivalence which is the responsibility of the Regional School Offices in Italy and the Ministry of Education .
The certificates issued at the end of the supplementary course are documents of an informative nature which, together with the qualification issued by the local school with the related declaration of value, aim to provide further useful elements to allow school managers or those responsible to be able to include the student in the most suitable class.
Italian Courses
Lessons for native Italian speaking students
The Italian school of America more close to Italy!
SCHEDULE for school year 2023-2024
IN PERSON: Saturday from September 16, 2023, to June 1, 2024
9.30-12.30 - Course of 90 hours - TUITION:$1,400.00
Discount of 200$ for a second sibling, $300 for a third one, $400 for a fourth one….
LOCATION: Casa Italiana Language School, 3rd Street, Washington DC, 20001
GRADES: Pre-K* / K** / 1st / 2nd/ 3rd / 4th / 5th/ Middle school
*children should be 4 years old by 12.31.2023 to enroll in pre-K
**children should be 5 years old by 12.31.2023 to enroll in K
IN PERSON: Thursday from September 21, 2023, to May 16th, 2024
4:30-6:30 pm - Course of 60 hours - TUITION:$900.00
Discount of 100$ for a second sibling, $200 for a third one, $300 for a fourth one….
LOCATION: Westland MS, 5511 Massachusetts Ave, Bethesda, MD, 20016
GRADES: 5th Grade Elementary school / Middle school / High school
VIA ZOOM:
EAST COAST
Saturday from September 16, 2023, to June 1, 2024 - Third Grade
9:30-11:30 - Course of 60 hours - TUITION: $900.00
Tuesday from September 19, 2023, to May 16, 2024.
5:00-6:30 pm - Course of 45 hours - TUITION: $700.00 for GRADES: from K to 3rd grade
4:30-6:30 pm - Course of 60 hours- TUITION: $800.00 for GRADES: from 4th to 12th grade
WEST COAST
Tuesday from September 19, 2023, to May 16, 2024.
5:00-6:30 pm PT - Course of 45 hours - TUITION: $700.00 for GRADES: from K to 3rd grade
4:30-6:30 pm PT - Course of 60 hours- TUITION: $800.00 for GRADES: from 4th to 12th grade
If 4 or less than 4 students in a class, we will mix two contiguous classes, or TUITION increases by 10%.
Please specify in the registration form if attending from West or East Cost.
TUITION
Tuition is due by check to “CILS/Managing Body”. Please, send to Casa Italiana Ente Gestore, 595 Third street, NW Washington DC 20001.
If you can't pay by check, please contact the office at info@casaitalianaente.org or call 202-650 7169. An additional fee may be applied.
First check of half tuition ($700, $450, $400 or $350) is due BEFORE or the first day of classes, the second one, BEFORE January 31st, 2024. Tuition paid after September 30th, will have an additional fee of $300.
Returned checks: There will be a $30 fee for any checks returned by the bank.
Elementary textbooks are included in tuitions and delivered the first day of school by the teachers.
Middle and High school's textbooks can be purchased and picked up at Casa Italiana. A flat rate of $30.00 will be applied for shipping.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY
Casa Italiana is not responsible for the wellbeing and safety of students who are in or around our facilities before the program begins or after it ends. Although every effort is made to provide a safe environment, there is always a risk of accident. The parents agree to be responsible for any medical bills incurred resulting from injury during the class. The parents agree to release Casa Italiana from any responsibility for accidents of any kind. If necessary, the parents authorize Casa Italiana to administer first aid and/or authorize medical treatment of the child, and to release Casa Italiana from any and all liability for the unintentional exposure or harm due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Drop-ins for most classes are also available.
Weather Related Closings or delays: On days in question, please call 202-650 7169, or visit our web site for up-to-date information. We follow Montgomery County Public Schools and DC government decisions as a guideline.
Withdrawal policies: Students withdrawing from a course after the third meeting will not be refunded, but a partial credit towards the next registration will be issued, if the withdrawal is due to extenuating circumstances (e.g., health).
Make-up policy: If you must miss a class, please notify the office. You may request to attend a similar class during the same week.
AP Italian
It is important that all native Italian speaking students take the AP (Advanced Placement) exam in Italian.
Not only does it demonstrate your in-depth knowledge of the language and culture, but it also gives you the opportunity to obtain university credits.
Casa Italiana offers a FREE preparation COURSE to all students who have good linguistic competence in Italian and who intend to sit for the exam as private students.