Adult courses
A fresh approach to learning Italian.
From beginners to advanced, CIS students experience the benefits of a flexible, large timetable, with courses designed to suit every need.
Interactive learning activities will develop your communication skills and introduce you to Italian culture. Work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, and increase your ability to use Italian in a wide range of situations.
Learn online or face-to-face as part of a group class. You can also consider the option to study one-on-one with a teacher in Carlton or on Zoom.
Please be aware that all the online classes follow the Melbourne Time (AEDT).
Pricing
We offer a wide variety of courses to meet the needs of all students. Choose the right one for you! From
AUD $339.00
Term dates
2025 term 3
14 July - 20 September
Free classes
Attend unlimited standard classes after the third week of each term. Conditions apply.
After the third week of each term, students may take as many classes as they wish at not extra cost. Extra classes will reinforce your study. See FREE CLASSES below for conditions.
Standard Beginner and Post Beginner
Gain confidence as you start your study of Italian with the basics. Our new ground-breaking course, Tutto bene! encourages you to speak Italian from the first day. Download the Lingopont Italian App, watch the Tutto bene series or practise your pronunciation. Tutto Bene! is a new, fun way of learning Italian.
$369 Standard online classes (Early bird $339)
$399 Standard face-to-face classes (Early bird $369)
Standard Intermediate (Lower, Middle, Upper) & Pre-Advanced
Speed up and consolidate your Italian, expand your vocabulary and learn more complex grammar. You’ll discover more about the culture, history and beauty of Italy as you increase your fluency.
The study of conditional and subjunctive tenses and learning to use them in daily conversation will help you feel more and more Italian.
$369 Standard online classes (Early bird $339)
$399 Standard face-to-face classes (Early bird $369)
Standard Advanced
Here the focus is on fluency and the finer points of the Italian language. You’ll soak up the Italian atmosphere through the news, literature, contemporary books and interesting tv-series.
Online events will introduce you to famous Italian writers, film directors and journalists Improve your grammar skills through conversation on more complex subjects or big topics.
$369 Standard online classes (Early bird $339)
$399 Standard face-to-face classes (Early bird $369)
Free classes
After the third week of each term, students may take as many classes as they wish at no extra cost.
All classes are subject to limits. Extra classes refer to the type of enrolment. A standard online course entitles you to extra online classes. A standard face-to-face course entitles to extra standard classes including online.
*Please note you will be required to purchase textbooks separately.
Semi intensive courses
Our semi-intensive course will give you the opportunity to practice more often and improve faster. Join our 3-hour classes every week for 9 or 10 weeks.
$579 Semi-intensive online and face-to-face classes (Early bird $549)
View timetable and enrolAccelerated course
Our Accelerated course will give you the opportunity to practice more often and improve faster. Join our 1.5-hour classes, twice a week, and cover up to two levels in just 5 weeks. Books are included in the price.
$399 Accelerated Beginner online classes: twice a week for 5 weeks. You will cover Beginner 1 level (starting on week 6 of every term).
*Currently not available $599 Accelerated Post beginner online classes: twice a week for 10 weeks. You will cover Post beginner 2 and Post beginner 3 levels.
Intensive courses
This is our fast-track offering and it’s perfect if you need to reinforce and consolidate your knowledge of the language, or if you are a beginner and would like to cover this level in only one week.
Classes are held for three and a half hours from Monday, 7 July to Friday, 11 July for one week. Intensive courses are offered periodically throughout the year.
$369 Online classes (Early bird $339)
$399 Face-to-face classes (Early bird $369)
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View timetable and enrolConversation classes
In this practical use of your language skills, you’ll be chatting your way through classes, picking up key conversational phrases and useful Italian idioms while learning about cultural nuances.
You will share a fun learning environment with passionate people, all interested in Italy and its culture.
$349 Conversation class ($210 for CIS students enrolled in the same Term)
View timetable and enrolPrivate tuition
If you wish to study your preferred topics in-depth, CIS organises private lessons for students of all levels. The lessons are designed around the specific requirements of each student.
The lessons are arranged by appointment and held at CIS or online. Call CIS on (03) 9347 9144 to book your lesson
- 1 hour/1 person – single purchase: $80
- 1 hour/1 person – 10 lesson + 1 free: $800
- 1 hour/2 people – single purchase: $110
- 1 hour/2 people – 10 lesson: $1000
Before booking, please send us an email with your availability so we will do our best to arrange the lessons to suit your schedule.
Pay your lesson here
Not sure of your level? If you know any Italian at all, we advise you to take a test so you can get a quick idea of whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced.
If you’re still not sure, you can contact us to discuss your experience and expectations further. We can advise on classes, online and offline resources, or even private lessons.