SPECIAL COURSES
Find out about our conversation, art, culture and literature courses
held in Italian* (unless specified)!
Practice your language skills in an immersive environment, with courses to enhance your linguistic proficiency (face-to-face or online).
COURSES FEE
Early Bird (until 07/07/2025): $315 (15% discount)
NEW STUDENTS:
Full price: $370 for 20 hours
RE-ENROLLING & FULL-TIME STUDENTS, AND SENIOR CITIZENS:
Discounted price (10% discount) : $333 per 20 hours
VIAGGIAMO IN ITALIA Course: $225 for 10 hours (not subject to discount)
STUDY LIKE A PRO Workshop: $190 for 8 hours (not subject to discount)
DONNE CHE SCRIVONO: $190 for 10 Hours (not subject to discount)
Courses will start only if a sufficient number of enrolments is reached (minimum 6 students – maximum number: 16 students per course). In exceptional circumstances courses may also run with a lower number of students, in which case the number of tuition hours will be reduced (i.e. 5 students: 18 h, 4 students: 16 h).
Reimbursements Policy: A full refund will be given if a course is cancelled due to insufficient enrolments. Once the course has begun, fees cannot be refunded or transferred. The Institute cannot be held responsible for any changes in personal circumstances.
At the end of the courses, students are not going to sit for exams. However, the Institute issues certificates of attendance to students who request them. To request one, please contact the student office: studenti.iicsydney@esteri.it
LIST OF COURSES
Study like a Pro - WORKSHOP
Duration:
Hours:
7/7/25
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6:00 pm
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15/7/25
8:00 pm
Mondays and Tuesdays - 4 sessions, 8 hours of tuition in English. Study Like a Pro – Find Your Italian Learning Formula. This interactive workshop helps Italian learners discover their personal study style and develop effective, tailored strategies to learn smarter. Through a simple test about learning styles, memory techniques, and practical exercises, participants gain confidence, improve retention, and build a personalised approach to mastering Italian.
Viaggiamo in Italia - INTENSIVE COURSE
Duration:
Hours:
7/7/25
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6:00 pm
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16/7/25
8:30 pm
Mondays and Wednesdays - 4 lessons, 10 hours of tuition
Travel with Confidence!
This specially designed course covers all your travel needs, from ordering food to asking for directions. Led by travel journalist Davide Mura, it also delves into Italy’s top destinations and cultural insights, ensuring you make the most of your journey.
Suitable for A1 and A2 levels.
Donne che scrivono - Friday* -Online 2PM-4PM
Duration:
Hours:
1/8/25
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2:00 pm
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29/8/25
4:00 pm
Per il ciclo “Donne che scrivono”, il romanzo piu’ attuale del momento che Valeria Golino e Mario Martone, rispettivamente negli adattamenti cinematografici “L’arte della gioia” e “Fuori”, hanno riportato al grande pubblico: L’arte della gioia di Goliarda Sapienza, definito ‘scandaloso’ ed ‘immorale’ quando pubblicato (1974/1994)
Vivaci discussioni in classe su spunti e risorse fornite dall’insegnante. Lettura indipendente.
*A causa degli impegni universitari dell’insegnante, potrebbero verificarsi variazioni nel giorno degli incontri.
As part of the series "Women Who Write", the most talked-about novel of the moment—The Art of Joy by Goliarda Sapienza—has been brought back to the public eye by Valeria Golino and Mario Martone through their respective screen adaptations, The Art of Joy and Outside. Originally published (1974/1994), the novel was deemed “scandalous” and “immoral” at the time.
Lively class discussions based on prompts and resources provided by the teacher. Independent reading.
Advanced level
*Due to the teacher’s university commitments, meeting days may be subject to change
2025 TERMS SCHEDULE
Below you’ll find the 2025 term dates, with the start and end of each term clearly listed.
Use it to keep track of the academic calendar and plan ahead.