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49 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover, NJ
Italian Classes For Kids
We believe in teaching Italian from an early age. Group classes, private instructions and tutoring are available for children all levels from 3 years old and up. Many options to choose from for group classes: 1-hour weekly, 1.5 hour weekly & 2 hours weekly or private lessons.
ISNJ offer classes for children 3 years old and up and all levels (beginners, intermediate and bilingual) as follow:
Cuccioli (pre-school),
Coccinelle (kindergarten),
Scoiattoli (1st and 2nd grade),
Farfalle (3rd, 4th & 5th grade),
Fringuelli (6th, 7th & 8th grade), and
Giraffe (14 years old and up).
ISNJ also offer instruction for AP prep ISNJ has three levels of instructions, beginner, intermediate and bilingual. Beginners and intermediate classes are open to everyone. Bilingual classes are for those children who understand perfectly Italian and have at least one native Italian speaker in the household and for those children who have transferred to America from Italy and are looking to continue their Italian language education. For a more details description of our bilingual courses, please click here.
Italian School NJ encourages fun games to help our students improve their Italian language skills.
We believe in teaching Italian from an early age. Italian School NJ has developed its own sequential curriculums following the requirements of the Common European Frameworks so that children will learn the language through the years through age appropriate activities. Attention is given to 4 skills: listening and comprehension, ability to speak, read and write Italian (when applicable for the last two). Our goal is to create an encouraging environment to learn the Italian language by providing small classroom sizes and individual attention to all students.
Coccinelle
(5 – 6 years old, Kindergarten)
For Cuccioli and Coccinele the focus is the listening and comprehension and ability to speak. ISNJ offers two levels for these age group: beginner/intermediate for those students who don’t know Italian at all or have some exposure to it advanced (bilingual) for those children who have a perfect comprehension of the language and have at least one parent that speak Italian to them in Italian.
ISNJ has developed a play-based curriculum that evolves around age-appropriate activities and “full immersion”. It has been shown that students of this age in particular benefit from activities and lessons conducted solely in Italian, as it encourages them to express themselves and think in the language.
Lessons are “theme based”, focusing on vocabulary-building activities such as songs, pretend plays and show and tell, visual aid games, art and crafts, etc.. “Themes” include greetings, numbers, colors, body parts, foods, seasons, family, animals, holidays and more. Children will be introduced to the Italian alphabet.
Cuccioli and coccinelle can attend classes more than once a week.
Scoiattoli
(6-8 years old, 1st and 2nd grade)
Farfalle
(8-10 years old, 3rd and 4th grade)
Scoiattoli and Farfalle will also follow a very structured, “theme based” curriculum, that will the focus is not only in the listening and comprehension and in ability to speak but also to read and write in Italian. Students will start to explore the very reach and complicated Italian grammar in 1st grade.
ISNJ offers three main levels for these age groups. Beginner for those students who don’t know Italian at all or have had little exposure to it, Intermediate for those students who have understanding of basic Italian and know how to construct small phrases and Advanced (or Bilingual) for those children who have a perfect understanding of Italian and have at least one parent that speak Italian to them in Italian.
Our students will also learn about geography, history, art and literature and general “usi e costumi”, based on their preference. We have created an interactive way of presenting these topics through slide shows and even student essays. The students will learn new things about Italy every lesson!
Scoiattoli
Fringuelli: 10-13 years old (5th – 7th grade)
Fringuelli follow a very structured sequential curriculum that incorporates listening and comprehension, ability to speak, read and write Italian.
Our students will also learn about geography, history, art and literature and general “usi e costumi”, based on their preference. We have created an interactive way of presenting these topics through slide shows and even student essays.
Giraffe: 14 years old & up
Italian School NJ is excited to announce the introduction of both group and private lessons for high school students interested in bolstering their Italian skills outside of the classroom.
This particular program is best suited to the high school student who is interested in transitioning into higher-level Italian classes, improving their grades in their current Italian class, or to those who need extra assistance outside of a classroom setting.
As lessons take place exclusively in Italian, each student will have the opportunity to practice their Italian conversation skills, while expanding their vocabulary and knowledge of Italian grammar. These particular preparatory sessions would also include a range of listening activities, writing prompts and responses, and conversational response activities that comprise a large portion of the exam.
High School tutoring and AP Italian
Our team of highly qualified instructors, some of whom teach or have taught at the high school level, is also excited to assist in preparation for the AP Italian exam. Italian School NJ takes a particularly spherical approach to instruction, which allows students a unique opportunity to engage in every aspect of the Italian language.
If your student is interested in an intensive prep course and a 4 or a 5 on the AP exam, a small group can be arranged.
Cuccioli (2.5-4 & 4-5 years old, pre-K)
Coccinelle (5 – 6 years old, Kindergarten)
For Cuccioli and Coccinele the focus is the listening and comprehension and ability to speak. ISNJ offers two levels for these age group: beginner/intermediate for those students who don’t know Italian at all or have some exposure to it advanced (bilingual) for those children who have a perfect comprehension of the language and have at least one parent that speak Italian to them in Italian.
ISNJ has developed a play-based curriculum that evolves around age-appropriate activities and “full immersion”. It has been shown that students of this age in particular benefit from activities and lessons conducted solely in Italian, as it encourages them to express themselves and think in the language.
Lessons are “theme based”, focusing on vocabulary-building activities such as songs, pretend plays and show and tell, visual aid games, art and crafts, etc.. “Themes” include greetings, numbers, colors, body parts, foods, seasons, family, animals, holidays and more. Children will be introduced to the Italian alphabet.
Cuccioli and coccinelle can attend classes more than once a week.
Scoiattoli (6-8 years old, 1st and 2nd grade)
Farfalle (8-10 years old, 3rd and 4th grade)
Scoiattoli and Farfalle will also follow a very structured, “theme based” curriculum, that will the focus is not only in the listening and comprehension and in ability to speak but also to read and write in Italian. Students will start to explore the very reach and complicated Italian grammar in 1st grade.
ISNJ offers three main levels for these age groups. Beginner for those students who don’t know Italian at all or have had little exposure to it, Intermediate for those students who have understanding of basic Italian and know how to construct small phrases and Advanced (or Bilingual) for those children who have a perfect understanding of Italian and have at least one parent that speak Italian to them in Italian.
Our students will also learn about geography, history, art and literature and general “usi e costumi”, based on their preference. We have created an interactive way of presenting these topics through slide shows and even student essays. The students will learn new things about Italy every lesson!
Fringuelli: 10-13 years old (5th – 7th gr)
Fringuelli follow a very structured sequential curriculum that incorporates listening and comprehension, ability to speak, read and write Italian.
Our students will also learn about geography, history, art and literature and general “usi e costumi”, based on their preference. We have created an interactive way of presenting these topics through slide shows and even student essays.
Giraffe: 14 years old & up
Italian School NJ is excited to announce the introduction of both group and private lessons for high school students interested in bolstering their Italian skills outside of the classroom.
This particular program is best suited to the high school student who is interested in transitioning into higher-level Italian classes, improving their grades in their current Italian class, or to those who need extra assistance outside of a classroom setting.
As lessons take place exclusively in Italian, each student will have the opportunity to practice their Italian conversation skills, while expanding their vocabulary and knowledge of Italian grammar. These particular preparatory sessions would also include a range of listening activities, writing prompts and responses, and conversational response activities that comprise a large portion of the exam.
High School tutoring and AP Italian
Our team of highly qualified instructors, some of whom teach or have taught at the high school level, is also excited to assist in preparation for the AP Italian exam. Italian School NJ takes a particularly spherical approach to instruction, which allows students a unique opportunity to engage in every aspect of the Italian language.
If your student is interested in an intensive prep course and a 4 or a 5 on the AP exam, a small group can be arranged.
Cuccioli (2.5-4 & 4-5 years old, pre-K)
Coccinelle (5 – 6 years old, Kindergarten)
For Cuccioli and Coccinele the focus is the listening and comprehension and ability to speak. ISNJ offers two levels for these age group: beginner/intermediate for those students who don’t know Italian at all or have some exposure to it advanced (bilingual) for those children who have a perfect comprehension of the language and have at least one parent that speak Italian to them in Italian.
ISNJ has developed a play-based curriculum that evolves around age-appropriate activities and “full immersion”. It has been shown that students of this age in particular benefit from activities and lessons conducted solely in Italian, as it encourages them to express themselves and think in the language.
Lessons are “theme based”, focusing on vocabulary-building activities such as songs, pretend plays and show and tell, visual aid games, art and crafts, etc.. “Themes” include greetings, numbers, colors, body parts, foods, seasons, family, animals, holidays and more. Children will be introduced to the Italian alphabet.
Cuccioli and coccinelle can attend classes more than once a week.
Scoiattoli (6-8 years old, 1st and 2nd grade)
Farfalle (8-10 years old, 3rd and 4th grade)
Scoiattoli and Farfalle will also follow a very structured, “theme based” curriculum, that will the focus is not only in the listening and comprehension and in ability to speak but also to read and write in Italian. Students will start to explore the very reach and complicated Italian grammar in 1st grade.
ISNJ offers three main levels for these age groups. Beginner for those students who don’t know Italian at all or have had little exposure to it, Intermediate for those students who have understanding of basic Italian and know how to construct small phrases and Advanced (or Bilingual) for those children who have a perfect understanding of Italian and have at least one parent that speak Italian to them in Italian.
Our students will also learn about geography, history, art and literature and general “usi e costumi”, based on their preference. We have created an interactive way of presenting these topics through slide shows and even student essays. The students will learn new things about Italy every lesson!
Fringuelli: 10-13 years old (5th – 7th gr)
Fringuelli follow a very structured sequential curriculum that incorporates listening and comprehension, ability to speak, read and write Italian.
Our students will also learn about geography, history, art and literature and general “usi e costumi”, based on their preference. We have created an interactive way of presenting these topics through slide shows and even student essays.
Giraffe: 14 years old & up
Italian School NJ is excited to announce the introduction of both group and private lessons for high school students interested in bolstering their Italian skills outside of the classroom.
This particular program is best suited to the high school student who is interested in transitioning into higher-level Italian classes, improving their grades in their current Italian class, or to those who need extra assistance outside of a classroom setting.
As lessons take place exclusively in Italian, each student will have the opportunity to practice their Italian conversation skills, while expanding their vocabulary and knowledge of Italian grammar. These particular preparatory sessions would also include a range of listening activities, writing prompts and responses, and conversational response activities that comprise a large portion of the exam.
High School tutoring and AP Italian
Our team of highly qualified instructors, some of whom teach or have taught at the high school level, is also excited to assist in preparation for the AP Italian exam. Italian School NJ takes a particularly spherical approach to instruction, which allows students a unique opportunity to engage in every aspect of the Italian language.
If your student is interested in an intensive prep course and a 4 or a 5 on the AP exam, a small group can be arranged.
Children will be divided in groups according to their age, class grade and knowledge of Italian language.
All below classes are “forming” classes: will start if we receive a minimum of 4 students signed up for any given class.
If you don’t see a class that fits your schedule, please E-mail us or call us at (973) 954-6544. We will be happy to arrange one for you!
ALL FALL PROGRAMS WILL START SEPTEMBER 14
REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
LA SCUOLA DEL SABATO (SATURDAY PROGRAMS)
12 CLASSES, 2 HOUR
All levels : Pre- K, Kindergarten & 1st Grade,
2nd to 5th Grade, 6th to 8th grade
Time:
9:30 to 11:30, 11:45 to 1:45 & 2:00-4:00
Tuition: $595
FALL - Pre-K - CUCCIOLI & COCCINELLE - BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATE & BILINGUAL (ONLINE AND IN-PERSON)
1.5 HOUR, ONCE A WEEK ITALIAN CLASSES FOR CUCCIOLI
(PRE-K)- IN PERSON
12 classes, 1.5 hours
Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 1:30 to 3:00
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 2:30 to 4:00
Tuition: $495
1 HOUR, ONCE A WEEK ITALIAN CLASSES FOR CUCCIOLI
(PRE-K)- ONLINE
12 classes, 1 hour
Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 2:00 to 3:00
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 2:30 to 3:30
Tuition: $360
MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE - FRINGUELLI- BEGINNERS, INTERMEDIATE AND BILINGUAL (ONLINE AND IN-PERSON)
1.5 HOUR, ONCE A WEEK CLASSES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE
- IN PERSON
6th to 8th Grade
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 4:00 to 5:30
Tuition: $495
1 HOUR, ONCE A WEEK CLASSES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE
- ONLINE
6th to 8th Grade
Mondays & Wednesdays
Time: 3:45 to 4:45
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Time: 4:30 to 5:30
Tuition: $360
TEEN ITALIAN CLASSES - ONLINE & IN-PERSON
High School tutoring and AP Prep
Italian School NJ has many highly qualified instructors, some of whom currently teach or have taught at the high school (public and private) or College level, that can assist with Italian courses or AP Italian exam. Whether you may need help in getting a better overall grade, or assistance for an upcoming test, or reviewing a specific subject that may seem hard to understand, we can help. Italian School NJ takes a particularly spherical approach to instruction, which allows students a unique opportunity to engage in every aspect of the Italian language.
If your student is interested in an intensive prep AP course with some of his/her classmates and a 4 or a 5 on the AP exam, a small group can be arranged. Please request a class here.
Individual tutoring:
$90 for a 1-hour session (with a high school or college teacher)
$130 for a 1.5-hour session (with a high school or college teacher)
Tuition are required to be paid in advance for at least 4 lessons. Please note that 24 hour notice is required to cancel an upcoming lesson.
All our classes are held @ 49 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover, NJ
As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit Italian language and culture school, we are proud to serve many surrounding New Jersey Counties to our East Hanover office. Online programs also available.
49 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover, NJ
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