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:

• Saturday Morning Classes for Children

• Class Schedule

• Registration
  

      Italian Language Program for Adults:

• Class Schedule

• Courses offered at the Dante

• Registration

• Tuition

• Location

• Class Size

• Refunds

• Textbooks

• Additional Information

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.

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 Cooking Class:
We are currently offering 3 options for signing up for the Italian Cooking Class. If you sign up at least 5 days in advance, you will receive a discount. ($25 off 10 lessons, $15 off 5 lessons and $5 off one lesson). Approximately a 15% discount for members.

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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