Classes for Kids
Italian Language Education Designed for Kids of All Ages and Levels
Italian
Classes for Kids
Italian Language Education Designed for Kids of All Ages and Levels
Youth Programs Menu
Italian School NJ offers Italian classes for children ages 3 and up, available online and in person at our East Hanover location, 49 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ.
Our programs are designed to support children at every stage of learning, with options including group classes, private instruction, tutoring, and family lessons. Through play-based activities, interaction, and guided instruction, students build confidence while developing strong Italian language skills.
Current Semester
Spring Programs running now!
Many ongoing classes available, with new classes starting soon.
Multiple Class Options & Learning Levels
Italian School NJ offers many class options for children ages 3 and up, including 2-hour Saturday in-person classes, 1.5-hour weekday in-person sessions, 1-hour online classes, and private or family lessons.
Students are grouped by age and school grade and can attend one of three learning levels:
Learning Levels
→ Pre-K Students: Cuccioli (Ages 3–5, Pre-K)
→ Elementary School Students: Coccinelle (Kindergarten), Scoiattoli (1st–2nd Grade), Farfalle (3rd–5th Grade)
→ Middle School Students: Fringuelli (6th–8th Grade)
→ High School Students: Giraffe (9th–12th Grade)
Beginners and intermediate
Open to all students
Bilingual
For children who:
Understand Italian fluently, Have at least one native Italian-speaking parent, Have transferred from Italy and wish to continue their Italian language education
Our semester cycle
Fall & Late Fall
Semester
Starts in September
& Mid-November
Winter Semester
Starts in December
& January
Spring Semester
Starts in February - March
Summer Semester
Starts in May - August
Our semester cycle
Class Enrollment
Ongoing classes
Can be joined anytime based on teacher’s approval.
Forming Classes
Can start anytime once we receive a minimum of 4 students signed up for the same class.
Minimum Enrollment
Requirement
All our classes need to
have a minimum of 4 students to start.
Class Minimum Policy & Options
If your selected class does not meet the minimum, you will be notified and may either join the small-group class at the adjusted rate or withdraw.
Youth Classes: September to June
Youth Classes
September to June
Give your child the opportunity to learn Italian in a fun, engaging, and structured environment.
Saturday Program
La Scuola del Sabato
Saturday Program - La Scuola del Sabato
Available for PreK & Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, and High School students.
Please note that at the Italian School NJ we divide the students based on their age, class grade, skill levels, and knowledge of Italian language.
Placement in a different level and age group can be made by our staff based upon individual skill levels.
In-Person Option Only
Classes are held at: 49 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
Tuition: $595 — 12 classes, 2 hour each
The “Scuola del Sabato” runs from September through June.
Fall Semester: September 13 to December 6th (no class on November 29)
Winter Semester: December 13 to March 21 (no class on December 27, January 3 & February 14)
Spring Semester: March 28 to June 13 (no classes on April 4 and May 23)
View Our Available Classes and Current Schedule
PreK & Kindergarten
PreK - Saturdays 9:30-11:30 - All levels (1 spot left)
Kindergarten - Saturdays 9:30-11:30 - All levels (1 spot left)
PreK - Saturdays 11:45-1:45 - All levels (2 spots left)
Kindergarten - Saturdays 11:45-1:45 - All levels (2 spots left)
PreK - Saturdays 2:00-4:00 - All levels (4 spots left)
Kindergarten - Saturdays 2:00-4:00 - All levels (2 spots left)
Elementary
1st & 3rd Grade - Saturdays 9:30-11:30 - Int./Adv. (1 spot left)
1st to 3rd Grade - Saturdays 11:45-1:45 - Beginners (2 spots left)
1st & 3rd Grade - Saturdays 2:00-4:00 - Int. & Adv. (2 spots left)
4th to 6th grade - Saturdays 9:30-11:30 - Int & Adv. (1 spot left)
3rd to 5th grade - Saturdays 11:45-1:45 - Beginners (3 spot left)
4th to 6th grade - Saturdays 11:45-1:45 - Beginners/Intermediate (forming)
4th to 7th grade - Saturdays 2:00-4:00 - Int. & Adv. (3 spots left)
Middle School & High School
5th to 6th grade - Saturdays 9:30-11:30 - Int & Adv. (1 spot left)
4th to 7th grade - Saturdays 2:00-4:00 - Int. & Adv. (3 spots left)
Please note that at the Italian School NJ we divide the students based on their age, class grade, skill levels, and knowledge of Italian language.
Placement in a different level and age group can be made by our staff based upon individual skill levels.
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Two in-person options available: 2-hour or 1.5-hour course.
Please note that at the Italian School NJ we divide the students based on their age, class grade, skill levels, and knowledge of Italian language.
Placement in a different level and age group can be made by our staff based upon individual skill levels.
2-Hour In-Person Course (La Scuola del Sabato)
Classes are held at: 49 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
Tuition: $595 — 12 classes, 2 hour each
View 2-Hour Class Schedule
PreK - Saturdays 9:30-11:30 - All levels (1 spot left)
Kindergarten - Saturdays 9:30-11:30 - All levels (1 spot left)
PreK - Saturdays 11:45-1:45 - All levels (2 spots left)
Kindergarten - Saturdays 11:45-1:45 - All levels (2 spots left)
PreK - Saturdays 2:00-4:00 - All levels (4 spots left)
Kindergarten - Saturdays 2:00-4:00 - All levels (2 spots left)
1.5 Hour In-Person Course
Classes are held at: 49 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
Tuition: $495 — 12 classes, 1 hour each
View 1.5-Hour Class Schedule
New Pre-K and kind. - Mondays 1:30-3:00 - All levels (forming, can start anytime)
New Pre-K and kind. - Thursdays 3:30-5:00 - All levels (forming, can start anytime)
New Pre-K and kind. - Mondays 3:30-5:00 - All levels (March 23-June 15 No class May 25 - 2 spots)
Please note that at the Italian School NJ we divide the students based on their age, class grade, skill levels, and knowledge of Italian language.
Placement in a different level and age group can be made by our staff based upon individual skill levels.
Elementary School Age
Three options available: 2-hour and 1.5-hour in-person classes, or 1-hour online Course.
Please note that at the Italian School NJ we divide the students based on their age, class grade, skill levels, and knowledge of Italian language.
Placement in a different level and age group can be made by our staff based upon individual skill levels.
2-Hour In-Person Course (La Scuola del Sabato)
Classes are held at: 49 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
Tuition: $595 — 12 classes, 2 hour each
View 2-Hour Class Schedule
1st & 3rd Grade - Saturdays 9:30-11:30 - Int./Adv. (1 spot left)
1st to 3rd Grade - Saturdays 11:45-1:45 - Beginners (2 spots left)
1st & 3rd Grade - Saturdays 2:00-4:00 - Int. & Adv. (2 spots left)
4th to 6th grade - Saturdays 9:30-11:30 - Int & Adv. (1 spot left)
3rd to 5th grade - Saturdays 11:45-1:45 - Beginners (3 spot left)
4th to 6th grade - Saturdays 11:45-1:45 - Beginners/Intermediate (forming)
4th to 7th grade - Saturdays 2:00-4:00 - Int. & Adv. (3 spots left)
1.5 Hour In-Person Course
Classes are held at: 49 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
Tuition: $495 — 12 classes, 1.5 hour each
View 1.5-Hour Class Schedule
New Elementary - Thursdays 3:30-5:00 - All levels (forming, can start anytime)
2nd to 5th grade - Mondays 3:30-5:00 – Intermediate (March 23-June 15 No class May 25 - 2 spots)
1st to 2nd grade - Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 - Intermediate (March 17-June 2 - 3 spots)
3rd to 6th grade - Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 - Intermediate (March 17-June 2 - 3 spots)
1st to 5th grade - Thursdays 1:30-3:00 - Intermediate (FULL)
1 Hour Online Course
Tuition: $360 — 12 classes, 1 hour each
View 1-Hour Class Schedule
2nd - 4th grade - Thursdays 4:30-5:30 - Int. (March 26-June11 - 1 spot)
3rd to 6th grade – Saturdays 9:00-10:00 – Int. (March 13-June 13 - 2 spots)
New Elementary - Custom - All levels (forming)
Please note that at the Italian School NJ we divide the students based on their age, class grade, skill levels, and knowledge of Italian language.
Placement in a different level and age group can be made by our staff based upon individual skill levels.
Middle School Age
Three options available: 2-hour and 1.5-hour in-person classes, or 1-hour online course.
Please note that at the Italian School NJ we divide the students based on their age, class grade, skill levels, and knowledge of Italian language.
Placement in a different level and age group can be made by our staff based upon individual skill levels.
2-Hour In-Person Course (La Scuola del Sabato)
Classes are held at: 49 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
Tuition: $595 — 12 classes, 2 hour each
View 2-Hour Class Schedule
5th to 6th grade - Saturdays 9:30-11:30 - Int & Adv. (1 spot left)
4th to 7th grade - Saturdays 2:00-4:00 - Int. & Adv. (3 spots left)
1.5 Hour In-Person Course
Classes are held at: 49 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
Tuition: $495 — 12 classes, 1.5 hour each
View 1.5-Hour Class Schedule
New Middle School & High School - Saturdays 11:45-1:15 - Int. (March 28-June 17 No class April 4 & May 23 * THIS CLASS WILL BE ONLINE)
New Middle School - Custom - All levels (forming)
1 Hour Online Course
Tuition: $360 — 12 classes, 1 hour each
View 1-Hour Class Schedule
3rd to 6th grade – Saturdays 9:00-10:00 – Int. (March 13-June 13 - 2 spots)
5th to 6th grade - Wednesdays 3:30-4:30 - Bilingual. (Feb 11-May 13 - 2 spots)
5th to 7th grade - Tuesdays 3:45-4:45 - Int. (FULL)
7th to 10th grade - Mondays 5:00-6:00 - Int. (March 23-June 6 - 2 spots)
7th to 9th grade - Thursdays 4:00-5:00 - Int. (January 8-April 23 - 1 spot)
New Middle School - Custom - All levels (forming)
Please note that at the Italian School NJ we divide the students based on their age, class grade, skill levels, and knowledge of Italian language.
Placement in a different level and age group can be made by our staff based upon individual skill levels.
High School Age
Three options available: 2-hour and 1.5-hour in-person classes, or 1-hour online course.
High School Tutoring and AP Prep also available.
Please note that at the Italian School NJ we divide the students based on their age, class grade, skill levels, and knowledge of Italian language.
Placement in a different level and age group can be made by our staff based upon individual skill levels.
2-Hour In-Person Course (La Scuola del Sabato)
Classes are held at: 49 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
Tuition: $595 — 12 classes, 2 hour each
View 2-Hour Class Schedule
7th to 10th grade - Saturdays 11:45-1:45 - Int & Adv. (3 spots left)
1.5 Hour In-Person Course
Classes are held at: 49 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
Tuition: $495 — 12 classes, 1.5 hour each
View 1.5 -Hour Class Schedule
New Middle School & High School - Saturdays 11:45-1:15 - Int. (Dec 13-March 28 No class Dec 27, Jan 3, & Feb. 14 * THIS CLASS WILL BE ONLINE)
New Middle School & High School - Tuesdays 4:15-5:45 - All levels (forming, can start anytime)
New Middle School & High School - Thursdays 4:45-6:15 - All levels (forming, can start anytime)
1 Hour Online Course
Tuition: $360 — 12 classes, 1 hour each
View 1-Hour Class Schedule
7th to 10th grade - Mondays 5:00-6:00 - Int. (March 23-June 6 - 2 spots)
New High School - Custom - All levels (forming)
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) and 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.
Tuition for 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.
Please note that at the Italian School NJ we divide the students based on their age, class grade, skill levels, and knowledge of Italian language.
Placement in a different level and age group can be made by our staff based upon individual skill levels.
Interested in private lessons or tutoring?
Italian School has excellent teachers available, currently or formerly teaching at public/private high schools and local colleges.
Private tutoring is available anytime, including semi-private and family lessons.
Our Location
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.
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