
SPECIAL COURSES
Find out about our music, cinema, travel, conversation, 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 06/07/2026): $330 ($50 discount)
NEW STUDENTS:
Full price: $380
RE-ENROLLING, FULL-TIME STUDENTS AND SENIOR CITIZENS:
Discounted price ($30 discount) : $350
Leggere i Classici: $250 for 10 hours. This course is excluded from promotional discounts
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

CONVERSATION PRACTICE Weekly on Tuesday
Duration:
21/7/26
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22/9/26
Hours:
12:00 pm
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1:30 pm
This 15 hours course is designed for A2/B1 level Italian learners looking to build greater fluency and confidence in spoken Italian. Through guided conversation practice using teacher-provided materials, students will develop their ability to express ideas naturally, hold longer exchanges, and communicate with increasing ease. Each session focuses on real-life topics and scenarios, encouraging active participation in a supportive, low-pressure environment.

GRAMMAR REVISION Weekly on Friday - ONLINE
Duration:
24/7/26
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25/9/26
Hours:
9:00 am
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10:30 am
This 15 hours intensive revision course is designed for A2/B1 Italian language learners looking to consolidate and reinforce their grammatical foundations. Using teacher-curated materials, students will take a closer look at key grammar structures covered at their level, revisiting rules and patterns with clarity and purpose.
The course places a strong emphasis on structured repetition and targeted practice, helping learners move from passive recognition to confident, automatic use of the grammar they have already encountered. Each activity is carefully designed to reinforce the grammatical building blocks appropriate to the A2/B1 level, supporting long-term retention and greater accuracy in both written and spoken Italian.
Ideal for learners who want to:
Revisit and solidify grammar structures already introduced in class
Build confidence through focused, repetitive practice
Bridge the gap between knowing a rule and using it fluently

TOUR D'ITALIA WORKSHOP Weekly on Saturday - ONLINE
Duration:
25/7/26
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26/9/26
Hours:
9:00 am
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10:30 am
Travel across Italy without leaving the classroom!
This engaging ONLINE 15 hours cultural workshop takes you on a journey through Italy's diverse regions, exploring their history, traditions, cuisine, dialects, festivals, and local customs.
Each week you will discover a different region through interactive discussions, games, and cultural activities designed to build your confidence and fluency while deepening your understanding of authentic Italian culture.
From the canals of Venice to the beaches of Sardinia, Tour d'Italia is perfect for travellers, lovers of Italian culture, and anyone wishing to reconnect with their Italian heritage.
Suitable for students from B1 level and above.

LEGGERE I CLASSICI "Contemporaneità"- Weekly on Friday -ONLINE - $250
Duration:
24/7/26
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21/8/26
Hours:
2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Italy, voices of diversity: Reading of Igiaba Scego — My home is where I am.
The 10 hours course about the book of Igiaba Scego and other writers once described as ‘migrant’ aims to explore different perspectives of an Italy that today is made up of diverse voices. Material is provided by the teacher, Dott. Emanuela Moretto. Advanced level. Independent reading.

LINGUA & CULTURA Weekly on Tuesday - ONLINE
Duration:
21/7/26
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22/9/26
Hours:
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
This ONLINE 20-hours Italian Language and Culture course explores a variety of topics, from current affairs to popular culture, helping learners expand their vocabulary, strengthen grammar skills, and deepen their knowledge of Italy. Ideal for intermediate and advanced students.

LEGGIAMO INSIEME (Advanced) Weekly on Wednesday - ONLINE
Duration:
22/7/26
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23/9/26
Hours:
2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
A 20 hours Italian course focused on reading of Stefano Mancuso Il cantico della terra (2025), combining text analysis with interactive discussions on grammar, vocabulary, and meaning.
Il cantico della terra by Stefano Mancuso is a fascinating reflection on the relationship between humans and nature. Blending science, philosophy, and environmental awareness, Mancuso invites readers to rethink our connection with the planet and to rediscover the intelligence and vital role of the plant world in shaping a sustainable future.

LEGGIAMO INSIEME (Intermediate) Weekly on Wednesday - ONLINE
Duration:
22/7/26
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23/9/26
Hours:
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
A 20 hours Italian course focused on guided reading of Michele Ruol, Inventario di quel che resta dopo che la foresta brucia (2024), combining text analysis with interactive discussions on grammar, vocabulary, and meaning.
Inventario di quel che resta dopo che la foresta brucia is a powerful and intimate novel by Michele Ruol that explores grief, memory, and the fragile bonds that connect people after a tragic loss. Through precise and evocative writing, the story reconstructs the emotional “inventory” of what remains after devastation, reflecting on absence, resilience, and the possibility of rebuilding. A deeply moving contemporary Italian novel that combines emotional intensity with literary elegance.
2026 TERMS SCHEDULE
Below you’ll find the 2026 term dates, with the start and end of each term clearly listed.
Use it to keep track of the academic calendar and plan ahead.