Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts

 

Programs to promote Italian Language and Culture

The Dante Alighieri Society offers morning classes for children and evening classes for adults.

Scholarships

Italian Language Program for Children:

Italian Language Program for Adults:

Summer Programs:


Location:
All classes meet at the Dante Alighieri Cultural Center  41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge.

The Dante Alighieri Society is conveniently located near Kendall Square, on the corner of Hampshire Street and Cardinal Medeiros Avenue. The Kendall Square / MIT stop on the MBTA Red Line is within ten minutes walking distance from the Center. Free parking is available at the center. See Map.
 

Class Size:
In order to run a class, there must be a minimum of eight students.
 

Registration:
You may register in person at the Dante prior to the start of classes, or by mail, by sending the application form and a check payable to the Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts.
The office is open Monday - Friday 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM.  However, a special day is set for registration one or two weeks prior to the start of classes. For specific dates, please see Italian Language Courses.

Click here for a printable registration form.

Class Schedule:
Classes are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for a period of 10 weeks, except where otherwise specified. In order to run a class, there must be a minimum of eight students.

Fall Session:         (Tues)

October 7 - December 9, 2008 (Tuesdays)
 Registration: Sept 30 (Tuesday), 1PM to 8PM

Fall Session:         (Wed)

October 8 - December 10, 2008 (Wednesdays)
 Registration: Oct 1 (Wednesday), 1PM to 8PM

Winter Session:    (Tues)

January 20 - March 24, 2009
Registration:
Jan 13 (Tuesday), 1PM to 8PM

Winter Session:    (Wed)

January 21 - March 25, 2009
Registration:
Jan 14 (Wednesday), 1PM to 8PM

Spring Session:    (Tues)

April 7 - June 9, 2009
Registration: March 31 (Tuesday), 1PM to 8PM

Spring Session:    (Wed)

April 8 - June 10, 2009
Registration: April 1 (Wednesday), 1PM to 8PM

Summer Session: (Tues)

June 23 - August 11, 2009
Registration: June 16 (Tuesday), 1PM to 8PM (Note, there are only 8 weeks to this session)

Summer Session: (Wed)

June 24 - August 12, 2009
Registration: June 17 (Wednesday), 1PM to 8PM
(Note, there are only 8 weeks to this session)

Textbooks:
Levels 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106 is:
Parliamo Italiano
by Branciforte, Grassi
Houghton Mifflin, 1998

Tuition:
Tuition for most courses is $195.00, but it's $175.00 if you register in advance (at least 5 days before the first class). Approximately a 15% discount for members.
Payments must be made in cash or by check  payable to the Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts. There is a $15 fee for returned checks. Tuition must be paid in full before the beginning of the first class.

Tuition for the summer session is $160.00, but is $140.00 if you register in advance.

Tuition for the Italian Cinema:   $195 ($175) Wed. 7pm - 9:30pm

Tuition for the Reading Italian:  $195 ($175) Wed. 7pm - 9:30pm

Tuition for the Reading Italian2:  $120 ($110) Wed. 5pm - 6:30pm

Refunds:
Students who wish to withdraw from a class must notify the instructor no later than the second class meeting. Tuition will be refunded less an administration fee of $30. In the event the course is cancelled, full tuition will be refunded.
 

Information:
For more information, call the Dante Alighieri office at (617) 876-5160 or e-mail Dante Alighieri Society. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 1:00 - 6:00 PM.

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