Italian
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
Give your child the opportunity to learn Italian in a fun, engaging, and structured environment. 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.
Youth Programs
Youth Programs
Youth Programs
Give your child the opportunity to learn Italian in a fun, engaging, and structured environment. 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.
Winter classes are running now!
Many ongoing classes are available and can be joined with the teacher’s approval.
Please note that placement in any class other than a New Beginner class must be approved by our administration through testing. New classes can start anytime we have a minimum of four students signed up for the same class.
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:
Age Groups & Classes
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
Pre-K Students: Cuccioli (Ages 3–5, Pre-K)
Elementary School Students:
Coccinelle (Kindergarten)
Scoiattoli (1st–2nd Grade)
Farfalle (3rd–5th Grade)
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
Program for Kids & Teens!
Italian School NJ offers high-quality Italian language instruction for children and teens of all ages and skill levels.
No classes: February 13 to 16.
Program for Kids & Teens!
talian School NJ offers high-quality Italian language instruction for children and teens of all ages and skill levels.
No classes: December 23 to January 3 & February 13 to 16.
Saturday Program
- La Scuola del Sabato
In-Person Option Only
Classes are held at: 49 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
Tuition: $595 — 12 classes, 2 hour, in person
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)
Enrollment & Class Placement
→ Forming classes can start anytime once we receive a minimum of 4 students signed up for the same class; all classes require a minimum of 4 students to start.
→ Ongoing classes can be joined anytime based on teacher’s approval.
→ At the Italian School NJ, students are divided based on age, class grade, skill levels, and knowledge of Italian language.
→ Placement in a different level and age group may be made by our staff based upon individual skill levels.
View Current Schedule & Register
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 (2 spots left)
Kindergarten - Saturdays 2:00-4:00 - All levels (2 spots left)
Elementary
1st & 3rd Grade - Saturdays 9:30-11:30 - Int./Adv. (3 spots left)
1st to 2nd 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 7th grade - Saturdays 9:30-11:30 - Int & Adv. (3 spots left)
3rd to 5th grade - Saturdays 11:45-1:45 - Beginners (3 spot left)
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. (2 spots left)
4th to 7th grade - Saturdays 2:00-4:00 - Int. & Adv. (3 spots left)
Pre-K & Kindergarten
Online and In-Person
In-person Classes are held at: 49 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
Coccinelle -(2.5-4 & 4-5 years old)
Enrollment & Class Placement
→ Forming classes can start anytime once we receive a minimum of 4 students signed up for the same class; all classes require a minimum of 4 students to start.
→ Ongoing classes can be joined anytime based on teacher’s approval.
→ At the Italian School NJ, students are divided based on age, class grade, skill levels, and knowledge of Italian language.
→ Placement in a different level and age group may be made by our staff based upon individual skill levels.
View Current Schedule & Register
2 Hours, In-Person Classes (La Scuola del Sabato) — PreK & Kindergarten
Tuition: $595
Classes: 12 classes, 2 hours 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)
PreK & Kindergarten 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 (2 spots left)
Kindergarten - Saturdays 2:00-4:00 - All levels (2 spots left)
1.5 Hour, In-Person Italian Classes for Cuccioli (Pre-K)
Tuition: $495
Classes: 12 classes, 1.5 hours each
Please note: The Italian School NJ will not hold classes from December 23 to January 3 and from February 13 to 16.
CLASSES SCHEDULE:
New Pre-K and kind. - Mondays 1:30-3:00 (All levels - (forming, can start anytime)
New Pre-K and kind. - Wednesdays 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 3:45-5:15 All levels - (Dec. 8 – March 9- No class Dec 29 - 1 spot)
REGISTER FOR:
Elementary School
Online and In-Person
In-person Classes are held at: 49 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
Coccinelle (5 – 6 years old, Kindergarten), Scoiattoli (6-8 years old, 1st & 2nd grade), and Farfalle (8-10 years old, 3rd to 5th grade)
Enrollment & Class Placement
→ Forming classes can start anytime once we receive a minimum of 4 students signed up for the same class; all classes require a minimum of 4 students to start.
→ Ongoing classes can be joined anytime based on teacher’s approval.
→ At the Italian School NJ, students are divided based on age, class grade, skill levels, and knowledge of Italian language.
→ Placement in a different level and age group may be made by our staff based upon individual skill levels.
View Current Schedule & Register
2 Hours, In-Person Classes (La Scuola del Sabato) — Elementary
Tuition: $595
Classes: 12 classes, 2 hours 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)
CLASSES SCHEDULE:
1st & 3rd Grade - Saturdays 9:30-11:30 - Int./Adv. (3 spots left)
1st to 2nd 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 7th grade - Saturdays 9:30-11:30 - Int & Adv. (3 spots left)
3rd to 5th grade - Saturdays 11:45-1:45 - Beginners (3 spot left)
4th to 7th grade - Saturdays 2:00-4:00 - Int. & Adv. (3 spots left)
1.5 Hour, In-Person Italian Classes for Elementary School
Tuition: $495
Classes: 12 classes, 1.5 hours each
Please note: The Italian School NJ will not hold classes from December 23 to January 3 and from February 13 to 16.
CLASSES SCHEDULE:
New Elementary - Thursdays 3:30-5:00 All levels - (forming, can start anytime)
2nd to 5th grade - Mondays 3:45-5:15 – Intermediate - (Dec. 8 – March 9- No class Dec 23 & 30 - 2 spots)
Kind. to 2nd grade - Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 - Intermediate- (Dec. 9 – March 10- No class Dec 23 & 30 - 3 spots left)
3rd to 6th grade - Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 – Intermediate - (Dec. 9 – March 10- No class Dec 23 & 30 - 3 spots left)
1st to 5th grade - Thursdays 1:30-3:00 - Intermediate - (Dec.11 – March 12 – No class Dec 25 & Jan. 1 - 3 spots left)
1 hour, Online Italian Classes for Elementary School
Tuition: $360
Classes: 12 classes, 1 hour each
Please note: The Italian School NJ will not hold classes from December 23 to January 3 and from February 13 to 16.
CLASSES SCHEDULE:
2nd to 4th grade - Thursdays 4:30-5:30 Int ( Sept 18 - Dec. 18 – Jan. 8 – March 26- 1 spot left)
3rd to 6th grade – Saturdays 9:00-10:00 – Beg. (Sept. 20 – Dec. 13 – Dec 20 – March 28 – No class on Dec. 27 and Jan. 3 - 1 spot left)
New Elementary - Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 - All levels - (forming, can start anytime)
New Elementary - Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 - All levels - (forming, forming, can start anytime)
New Elementary - Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 - All levels - (forming, forming, can start anytime)
New Elementary - Thursdays 4:00-5:00 - All levels - (forming, can start anytime)
New Elementary - Thursdays 5:00-6:00 - All levels - (forming, can start anytime)
New Elementary - Fridays 4:30-5:30 - All levels - (forming)
New Elementary - Custom - All levels - (forming)
REGISTER FOR:
Middle School Age
Online and In-Person
In-person Classes are held at: 49 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
Fringuelli - 10-13 years old (6th – 8th grade)
Enrollment & Class Placement
→ Forming classes can start anytime once we receive a minimum of 4 students signed up for the same class; all classes require a minimum of 4 students to start.
→ Ongoing classes can be joined anytime based on teacher’s approval.
→ At the Italian School NJ, students are divided based on age, class grade, skill levels, and knowledge of Italian language.
→ Placement in a different level and age group may be made by our staff based upon individual skill levels.
View Current Schedule & Register
2 Hours, In-Person Classes (La Scuola del Sabato) — Middle School
Tuition: $595
Classes: 12 classes, 2 hours 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)
CLASSES SCHEDULE:
5th to 6th grade - Saturdays 9:30-11:30 - Int & Adv. (2 spots left)
4th to 7th grade - Saturdays 2:00-4:00 - Int. & Adv. (3 spots left)
1.5 Hour, In-Person Italian Classes for Middle School
Tuition: $495
Classes: 12 classes, 1.5 hours each
Please note: The Italian School NJ will not hold classes from December 23 to January 3 and from February 13 to 16.
CLASSES 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 Italian Classes for Middle School
Tuition: $360
Classes: 12 classes, 1 hour each
Please note: The Italian School NJ will not hold classes from December 23 to January 3 and from February 13 to 16.
CLASSES SCHEDULE:
7th to 10th grade - Mondays 4:00-5:00 - Int. - (Oct. 6–Dec. 22 – Jan. 6- March 30 - 2 spots)
5th to 7th grade - Tuesdays 3:45-4:45 - Int. - (Dec. 9 – March 10 – No class Dec 23 & 30 - 2 spots)
7th to 9th grade - Thursdays 4:30-5:30 - Int. (Sept 18 - Dec. 18 – Jan. 8 – March 26- 1 spot left)
3rd to 6th grade – Saturdays 9:00-10:00 – Beg. (Sept. 20 – Dec. 13 – Dec 20 – March 28 – No class on Dec. 27 and Jan. 3 - 1 spot left)
5th to 6th grade - Wednesdays – 3:30 – 4:30 Bilingual. (Dec 3 – Feb 18 – No class Dec 24 & 31 (2 spots)
New Middle School - Tuesdays 5:00-6:00 - All levels - (forming, can start anytime)
New Middle School - Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 - All levels - (forming, can start anytime)
New Middle School - Thursdays 4:00-5:00 - All levels - (forming, can start anytime))
New Middle School - Thursdays 5:30-6:30 - All levels - (forming, can start anytime))
New Middle School - Fridays 4:30-5:30 - All levels - (forming, can start anytime))
New Middle School - Custom - All levels - (forming)
REGISTER FOR:
High School Age
Online and In-Person
In-person Classes are held at: 49 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ
Giraffe: 14 years old & up (9th to 12th grade)
Enrollment & Class Placement
→ Forming classes can start anytime once we receive a minimum of 4 students signed up for the same class; all classes require a minimum of 4 students to start.
→ Ongoing classes can be joined anytime based on teacher’s approval.
→ At the Italian School NJ, students are divided based on age, class grade, skill levels, and knowledge of Italian language.
→ Placement in a different level and age group may be made by our staff based upon individual skill levels.
View Current Schedule & Register
2 Hours, In-Person Classes (La Scuola del Sabato) — High School
Tuition: $595
Classes: 12 classes, 2 hours 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)
CLASSES SCHEDULE:
7th to 10th grade - Saturdays 11:45-1:45 - Int & Adv. (3 spots left)
1.5 Hour, In-Person Italian Classes for High School
Tuition: $495
Classes: 12 classes, 1.5 hours each
Please note: The Italian School NJ will not hold classes from December 23 to January 3 and from February 13 to 16.
CLASSES 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 Italian Classes for High School
Tuition: $360
Classes: 12 classes, 1 hour each
Please note: The Italian School NJ will not hold classes from December 23 to January 3 and from February 13 to 16.
CLASSES SCHEDULE:
7th to 10th grade - Mondays 4:00-5:00 - Int. - (Oct. 6–Dec. 22 – Jan. 6- March 30 - 2 spots)
New High School- Wednesdays 5:30-6:30 - All levels - (forming, can start anytime)
New Middle School - Thursdays 4:00-5:00 - All levels - (forming, can start anytime)
New High School - Thursdays 5:30-6:30 - All levels - (forming, can start anytime) )
New High School - Fridays 4:30-5:30 - All levels - (forming, can start anytime))
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.
REGISTER FOR:
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.
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