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2026 CALENDAR 

WINTER TERM: January 12 – March 19

SPRING TERM: April 6 – June 11


NOW offering classes Monday through Thursday, with  morning,  afternoon

and evening sessions-available both IN-PERSON and ONLINE


Online Courses

Each term, we offer a selection of online courses designed to provide high-quality, interactive instruction for students who prefer or need a remote learning option. These courses are available at the Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate and Advanced levels, allowing learners to continue developing their language skills with the guidance of experienced instructors.


Course Information:

Classes are offered once per week for ten weeks. Cost: $350

All students are required to hold active ICC memberships. Adult classes are for students who are 18 or older.

Attendance of at least 70% of the classes and passing a test are required to progress to the next level.

Punctuality in arriving at the class starting time is kindly required to avoid class disruptions.

The ICC requires a minimum of 5 students in any group class. When enrollment drops below this number, students are offered the option of remitting a tuition supplement. If all involved students agree to the supplement, the class can materialize. All tuition is due in full before the first class. Class registration is not transferable to another person. All group classes will close after the first week of class, and no new students will be added. No discounts apply to private, semi-private, customized courses or workshops. Cancellations of private or semi-private lessons, made less than 24 hours in advance, will be charged at the normal rate of tuition.

For online classes:   

If you do not receive a Zoom link and class details by the day before your first-class session, please check your spam folder. Language sessions are not recorded for students who miss a class. Active participation is key. Video and audio must be turned on; auditing the class without interaction affects the class dynamic and is ultimately not conducive to learning. Zoom group classes are limited to 8 students per class. However, ICC reserves the right to adjust the number as necessary.

For in-person classes:  

Joining a session via Zoom is not an option. The instructor will send information about the missed class to all students before the following session.

Refund policy:     

Students will receive a full refund of course tuition, less than a $10 registration fee, before the start of the first lesson in the session. Students can withdraw from the course before the second week of class. An administrative fee of $50 will be retained. No refunds will be issued after the second week of group classes.

PLEASE NOTE: Regular class attendance is strongly recommended. If a student must miss class for any reason, s/he will not qualify for reimbursement or an individual makeup class.


    Upcoming events

      • 07 Apr 2026
      • 10:30 AM
      • 09 Jun 2026
      • 12:00 PM
      • ONLINE
      • 7
      Register

      This “Special Topics” language and culture course is designed for students at the Intermediate level (B1) or above who wish to approach language learning in a different way. The course features short stories by some of the greatest 20th-century Italian authors from across the peninsula.

      Students will expand their vocabulary, strengthen their oral proficiency, and deepen their understanding of Italian literature and history by reading and discussing selected short stories in lingua originale. Through guided discussions, they will explore each work’s literary style, themes, and socio-historical context, while reinforcing their speaking skills with grammar activities connected to the readings.

      This course strikes a balance between structure and flexibility, offering students the opportunity to practice specific grammatical structures and vocabulary drawn from the texts in meaningful and authentic conversational contexts.

      Cost: $280

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

      Please order a copy of the book from your preferred bookseller before the first lesson. Below is a sample link for your convenience:

      Racconti Del Novecento - Realtà Regionali.

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      Cancellation & Refund Policy

      • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
      • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
      • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

      Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.

      • 07 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 09 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • ONLINE
      • 3
      Register

      In this course of the "Advanced Practice and Consolidation" series, designed for students at or close to the C1 level, we will continue to review (practice) and reinforce (consolidate) language skills at the Upper Intermediate level while working towards a more Advanced level of accuracy and fluency. Students will CONTINUE the textbook Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 as they study grammar structures in greater depth and more nuanced detail, and increase vocabulary to discuss socio-cultural topics relevant in contemporary Italy.

      Prerequisite: a previous iteration of Advanced Practice and Consolidation at the C1 level (or permission from the Director)

      Cost: $350

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.


      Please order the textbook and workbook before the first class. Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 TEXTBOOK (+ versione interattiva) and Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 WORKBOOK (Quaderno degli Esercizi)

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      Cancellation & Refund Policy

      • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
      • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
      • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

      Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.

      • 08 Apr 2026
      • 5:30 PM
      • 10 Jun 2026
      • 7:30 PM
      • ONLINE
      • 7
      Register

      In this course of the "Advanced Practice and Consolidation" series, designed for students at the B2 level or above. We will continue to practice and consolidate language skills at the Upper Intermediate/Advanced level, working towards a more Advanced level of accuracy and fluency. Students will continue with the textbook Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 to further internalize familiar grammar structures, understand more nuanced detail of when and why to use them, and to increase ease and automaticity. Students will also focus on improving vocabulary in order to discuss numerous socio-cultural topics relevant in contemporary Italy.

      Prerequisite: A previous iteration of Practice and Consolidation (B2 or above)

      Cost: $350

      If you have not taken any classes at ICC before, PLEASE SIGN UP TO TAKE OUR PLACEMENT TEST HERE. An instructor will assess your level and help determine the most appropriate course for you.

      Please order both the textbook and workbook before the first class: 

      Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 TEXTBOOK (+ versione interattiva) 

      Nuovissimo Progetto Italiano 3 WORKBOOK (Quaderno degli Esercizi)

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      Cancellation & Refund Policy

      • Before the first class: Full tuition refund, minus a $20 registration fee.
      • Before the second week: Students may withdraw and receive a refund, minus a $55 administrative fee.
      • After the second week: No refunds will be issued.

      Please note: Regular attendance is strongly encouraged. If a student misses class for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund or an individual make-up session.

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