NIAF & Società Dante Alighieri Italian Courses - The National Italian American Foundation

Discover NIAF’s virtual Italian language courses, offered in partnership with the renowned Società Dante Alighieri, and start your journey to fluency and cultural connection.

Registration will close at 5:00 p.m. ET four days before the start of each course.

Select your Italian Course:

price $450 Purchase
Beginner: First trip to Italy Mondays and Wednesdays September 14 – October 14, 2026 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET
Learn more
Immerse yourself in authentic Italian with real-life videos and dialogues in this beginner Italian course. Through this 5-week-long online course, learn to communicate confidently in everyday situations — perfect for anyone preparing to travel to Italy. Through hands-on activities you’ll pick up practical phrases and cultural insights that help you feel at home from the moment you arrive.

This foundational course includes:
- 10 hours of live online instruction over Zoom led by Società Dante Alighieri’s instructors
- 2 one-hour lessons each week
- A small class size of 4-12 students
- Recordings of lessons
- Interactive self-correcting activities – no textbooks needed!
- Access to digital learning materials two weeks followings following the course’s conclusion
price $450 Purchase
Elementary: Torino speaks Italian Tuesdays and Thursdays September 15 – October 15, 2026 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. ET
Learn more
Follow a 10-euro banknote on its journey through this vibrant Italian city in the Piemonte region —and uncover everyday culture as you learn. Through this 5-week-long online course, explore the city of Torino in a uniquely engaging way while discovering Italian lifestyle and learning the language.

This elementary course includes:
- 10 hours of live online instruction over Zoom led by Società Dante Alighieri’s instructors
- 2 one-hour lessons each week
- A small class size of 4-12 students
- Recordings of lessons
- Interactive self-correcting activities – no textbooks needed!
- Access to digital learning materials two weeks followings following the course’s conclusion
price $0 Purchase
Intermediate: Living in Rome Registration is now closed Please check back soon for fall/winter start dates
Learn more
Follow the daily adventures of two sisters that live in Rome, Laura and Giovanna. Through this 5-week-long online course, you will learn how to talk about daily life, work, social relationships, and leisure in Italian against the unique backdrop of one of the most beautiful cities in the world

This intermediate course includes:
- 10 hours of live online instruction over Zoom led by Società Dante Alighieri’s instructors
- 2 one-hour lessons each week
- A small class size of 4-12 students
- Recordings of lessons
- Interactive self-correcting activities – no textbooks needed!
- Access to digital learning materials two weeks followings following the course’s conclusion
price $0 Purchase
Advanced: Art speaks Italian Registration is now closed Please check back soon for fall/winter start dates
Learn more
Take a journey through the rich history of Italian art, from contemporary masterpieces to the Etruscans. Learn to explore and discuss art in Italian while discovering the cultural treasures of Italy through this 5-week-long advanced online Italian course set in Rome.

This advanced course includes:
- 10 hours of live online instruction over Zoom led by Società Dante Alighieri’s instructors
- 2 one-hour lessons each week
- A small class size of 4-12 students
- Recordings of lessons
- Interactive self-correcting activities – no textbooks needed!
- Access to digital learning materials two weeks followings following the course’s conclusion

Personal Information:

Address:

Total

I want to cover the 3% transaction fee so 100% of my donation goes to the organization

Total: $0

Enter Billing and Credit Card Information

Exp. Date

Submit

Cancellation Policy:
To withdraw from a Società Dante Alighieri course, please email niaf@dante.global, copying education@niaf.org no later than 5 business days before the course's start date for a full refund.