The Italian Language Program is one of the leading private schools in the metropolitan area offering courses in Italian language and culture, for children and adults. The instruction is uniquely structured so that each course is designed around the needs and interests of the participants in each class.

Classes for adults are offered at different levels from beginner to advanced with special courses dealing with Italian literature, music, art, and the regions of Italy. Also offered are weekend immersion courses (16 hours) for those traveling to Italy. Please click here for a Registration Form.

Italian Language Proficiency Test

CELI (Certificazione di conoscenza della lingua italiana).

The Society has signed an agreement with the Universita' per Stranieri of Perugia, Italy and is now one of their Examination Centers for the Evaluation and Certification of the Italian Language Proficiency, called CELI ( certificazione di conoscenza della lingua italiana).

What is certification CELI?

The certification CELI is offered by the Universita' per Starnieri of Perugia, a very prestigious international Italian university, that opened its doors more than 80 years ago, in 1925 and has promoted the study of Italian as a second language ever since.

Having CELI certificate, means that a student has an official university recognition of the level of his or her knowledge of the Italian language according to the level obtained by the examination taken.

What are the advantages of having CELI certificate?

A CELI certificate may be used for personal, or job advantage, or for further study of Italian.

What are types of CELI certificates possible?

There are five types of CELI certificates:

Celi Impatto - Celi 1 - Celi 2 - Celi 3 - Celi 4

The Italian Ministry of Education recognizes the CELI 3 as being valid for the registration to an Italian University.

When are the CELI Exams offered?

The CELI Exams are offered three times a year, in March, June and November.

For specific days and dates call the ICS at: 301-215-7885.

Classes for Italian native children: (see Italian version).

All the instructors are well educated native Italians, experienced in using up-to-date methods and authentic materials. The Italian Language Program provides yearly workshops and seminars offered by professors from leading Italian universities.

The Italian Language Program Resource Center offers instructors of Italian in the metropolitan area the opportunity to consult the latest, most advanced texts and audiovisuals, do research and attend workshops to create teaching material to be used in class using the Center's equipment. The Resource Center is the result of the contribution received from the Italian Government and the efforts, interest and collaboration of the Italian Embassy Educational Officer.

For information regarding the Italian Language Program call:301-215-7885.