Italian Classes for Adults. Online & In-person options
In person classes are held at our East Hanover location, 49 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ.
At Italian School NJ, conversation skills are a priority for both our staff and our students. Having encountered many adult students who were frustrated with their lack of fluency after years of study, we devised a curriculum that gives priority to conversation, while concomitantly enhancing the conceptual understanding of the language through a thorough explanation of the grammatical structures. Our goal is to create an encouraging environment to learn the Italian language by providing small classroom sizes and individual attention to all students. Student-to-student interaction and repetition are paramount in creating an environment that both encourages and enhances verbal skill, and we put a premium upon ensuring that each student reaches both the benchmarks set forth by our curriculum, as well as their own personal goals. For a more detailed description of our courses, please click here.
JOIN US TO DISCOVER AND LEARN THE BEAUTY OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE
In person classes are held at our East Hanover location, 49 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, NJ.
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. Please note that all our classes need to have a minimum of 4 students to start. If any given class has less than 4 students signed up, different rates will apply. Please refer to the "small-group lessons" for more details about pricing. You will be notified if the class you choose has not reached the minimum number of students and you can decide to transition to a small group class setting or to withdraw.
Fall classes running now. Exact start and end date for running classes shown below in the schedule. Once Fall classes end students will start right away with the Winter semester. Late-Fall classes can start anytime we receive a minimum of 4 students signed up for the same class.
IN PERSON CLASSES
Adult classes- In person - 12 classes, 1.5 hour each, meet once a week.
Tuition: $495, 12 classes, 1.5 hour each
Forming classes will start only if we receive a minimum of 4 students signed up for a class. Ongoing classes can be joined based on teacher’s approval.
SCHEDULE
NEW BEGINNER CLASSES:
New beginner - Tuesdays 11:45-1:15p (forming in late-Fall, can start November 10)
New Beginner - Tuesdays 6:00-7:30p (forming in late-Fall, can start November 18)
New Beginner - Thursdays 5:00-6:30p (forming, can start November 20)
New Beginner - Thursdays 6:15-7:45p (forming, can start November 20)
New Beginner - Fridays 11:45-1:15p (forming, can start anytime)
New Beginner - Mondays 6:00-7:30p (September 22 - December 15- FULL)
New Beginner - Tuesdays 6:00-7:30p (September 16 - December 2 - FULL)
BEGINNER CLASSES:
Beginner - Mondays 10:00-11:30a (forming, can start anytime)
Beginner - Thursdays 6:30-8:00p (forming, can start November 20)
Beginner - Wednesdays 11:45-1:15p (forming, can start anytime)
Beginner - Thursdays 10:00-11:30a (forming, can start anytime)
Beginner - Thursdays 6:15-7:45p (forming, can start anytime)
Beginner - Fridays 11:45-1:15p (forming, can start anytime)
Beginner - Mondays 6:00-7:30p (September 22 - December 15- 1 spot left)
Beginner - Tuesdays 6:00-7:30p (September 16 - December 2 - 1 spot left)
BEGINNER I CLASSES:
Beginner I - Fridays 11:45-1:15p (forming, can start anytime)
Beginner Ia - Mondays 10:00-11:30a (September 15 - December 1- 3 spots left)
Beginner Ib - Mondays 11:45-1:15p (September 15 - December 1 - 3 spots left)
Beginner Ib - Mondays 5:00-6:30p (September 15 - December 1 - 3 spots left)
Beginner Ia - Mondays 6:30-8:00p (September 15 - December 8 - 2 spots left)
Beginner Ia - Tuesdays 10:00-11:30a (September 23 - December 9 - 1 spot left)
Beginner Ib - Tuesdays 11:00-12:30a (September 16 - December 2 - 1 spot left)
Beginner Ia - Tuesdays 6:30-8:00p (September 16 - December 2 - 1 spot left)
Beginner Ib - Tuesdays 6:30-8:00p (September 16 - December 2 - 1 spot left)
Beginner Ib - Wednesdays 6:30-8:00p (September 17 - December 10 - 1 spot left)
Beginner Ib - Thursdays 10:00-11:30a (October 9 - December 18 - 3 spots left)
BEGINNER II CLASSES:
Beginner II - Mondays 10:00-10:30a forming, can start anytime)
Beginner II - Tuesdays 5:00-6:30 forming, can start anytime)
Beginner II - Thursdays 10:00-11:30 (forming, can start anytime)
Beginner II - Fridays 11:45-1:15p (forming, can start anytime)
Beginner II - Wednesdays 10:00-11:30a (October 1 - December 10 - 3 spots left)
Beginner II - Wednesdays 10:30-12:00p (September 17 - December 10- 2 spots left)
Beginner II - Wednesday 6:30-8:00p (September 10 - December 10 - FULL)
Beginner II - Thursdays 6:30-8:00p (September 18 - December 11 - 3 spots left)
INTERMEDIATE CLASSES:
Intermediate - Mondays 11:30-1:00p (forming, can start anytime)
Intermediate - Thursdays 11:00 -12:30p (forming, can start anytime)
Low Intermediate - Wednesdays 6:30-8:00p (September 17 - December 10 - 2 spots left)
Intermediate - Mondays 6:00-7:30p (September 22 - December 15 - 3 spots left)
Intermediate -Thursdays 6:30-8:00p (September 18 - December 11 - 1 spot left))
Intermediate - Friday 10:00-11:30a (September 12 - December 5 - 2 spots left)
High Intermediate - Tuesdays 10:00-11:30a (September 16 - December 2 - 2 spots left)
ADVANCED CLASSES:
Advanced - Mondays 12:00-1:30p (forming, can start anytime)
Advanced - Tuesdays 5:00-6:30 (forming, can start anytime)
Advanced - Thursdays 11:45 -1:15p (forming, can start anytime)
Advanced - Wednesdays 6:00-7:30p (September 17 - December 10 - 1 spot left)
Advanced - Fridays 10:00-11:30a (September 19 - December 12 - 2 spots left)
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!
ONLINE CLASSES
Adult classes - ONLINE ONLY - 12 classes, 1 hour each, meet once a week. (September through June)
Below classes are suspended through the summer & will start again for the Fall on September 12, 2025
You may register now for the Fall by choosing the Fall semester in the registration form.
Tuition: $360, 12 classes, 1 hour each
SCHEDULE
Classes scheduled to start on a set date ended their regular semester by the end of June and will start after September 12. Forming classes will start only if we receive a minimum of 4 students signed up for a class.
NEW BEGINNER CLASSES:
New Beginner - Mondays 12:00-1:00p (forming in late-Fall, can start November 10)
New Beginner - Mondays 6:30-7:30p (forming)
New Beginner - Tuesdays 7:30-8:30p (forming)
New Beginner - Wednesdays 9:00-10:00a (forming)
New Beginner - Wednesdays 5:30-6:30p (forming)
New Beginner - Thursdays 11:00-12:00a (forming)
New Beginner - Thursdays 7:00-8:00p (forming)
New Beginner - Mondays 8:30-9:30a (October 20 - January 12, 2 spots available)
New Beginner - Tuesdays 2:00-3:00p (September 23 - December 9 - FULL)
New Beginner - Tuesdays 6:30-7:30p (September 23 - December 9 - 2 spots left)
BEGINNER CLASSES
Beginner - Mondays 12:00-1:00p (forming in late-Fall, can start November 10)
Beginner - Mondays 6:30-7:30p (forming)
Beginner - Tuesdays 6:30-7:30p (forming)
Beginner - Wednesdays 9:00-10:00a (forming)
Beginner - Wednesdays 6:30-7:30p (forming)
Beginner - Thursdays 10:00-11:00a (forming)
Beginner - Thursdays 7:00-8:00p (forming)
Beginner - Wednesdays 8:00-9:00a (September 24 - December 17- 2 spots left)
Beginner - Wednesdays 12:15-1:15p (September 17 - December 10 - 2 spots left)
BEGINNER I CLASSES:
Beginner I - Mondays 9:00-10:00a (forming)
Beginner I - Tuesdays 6:00-7:00p (forming)
Beginner I - Wednesdays 6:00-7:00p (forming)
Beginner I - Thursdays 12:00-1:00p (forming)
Beginner I - Thursdays 7:00-8:00p (forming)
Beginner Ia - Mondays 6:15-7:15p (September 15 - December 1 - 1 spot left)
Beginner Ib - Mondays 6:30-7:30p (September 15 - December 1 - 1 spot left)
Beginner Ib - Mondays 7:15-8:15p (September 15 - December 1 - 2 spot left)
Beginner Ia - Tuesdays 7:30-8:30p (September 23 - December 9 - 2 spot left)
Beginner Ia - Wednesdays 12:30-1:30p (October 8 - January 24 - 2 spots left)
Beginner I - Fridays - 11:30-12:30 (September 19 - December 12 - 2 spots left)
BEGINNER II CLASSES:
Beginner II - Mondays 10:30-11:30a (forming)
Beginner II - Thursdays 11:00-12:00a (forming)
Beginner II - Thursdays 6:00-7:00p (forming)
Beginner II - Mondays 6:15-7:15p (will start September 15 - 1 spot left)
Beginner II - Mondays 7:15-8:15p (will start September 15 - 1 spot left)
Beginner II - Tuesdays 12:15-1:15p (will start September 16 - 3 spots left)
Beginner II - Wednesdays 12:30-1:30p (will start October 8 - 3 spots left)
Beginner IIa - Wednesday 5:30-6:30 (September 17 - December 10 - 1 spot left)
INTERMEDIATE CLASSES:
Intermediate - Wednesdays 10:00-11:00a (forming)
Intermediate - Tuesdays 11:00-12:00p (forming)
Intermediate - Tuesdays - 5:15 -6:15p (forming)
Low Intermediate - Mondays 6:30-7:30p (September 15 - December 1 - 2 spots left)
Low Intermediate - Thursday 4:45-5:45p (September 18 - December 11- 1 spot left)
Intermediate - Fridays 9:30-10:30a (September 19 - December 12 - 1 spot left)
ADVANCED CLASSES:
Advanced - Mondays - 5:15-6:15p (forming)
Advanced - Wednesdays 9:00-10:00a (forming)
Advanced - Thursdays 1:00-2:00p (forming)
Advanced - Mondays 12:00-1:00p (September 29 - December 15 - 2 spots left)
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!
Test your Italian with us
Interested in private lessons?
Italian School NJ is proud to offer a variety of lessons to meet each individual needs. Private, semiprivate and family private lessons are available both online and in-person!
Click here to go to our "private and family lessons" page
Are you applying for Italian citizenship through marriage?
You will need to show your B1 proficiency certificate.
We can help you get ready for your upcoming tests.
Online conversation sessions for Intermediate & Advanced only
Gain fluency practicing your Italian with our teacher and fellow students. Students will placed in classes based on their abilities. Placement for ongoing classes for new students is based on teacher’s approval.
ONLINE ONLY
Tuition:
$225, 8 sessions, 1 hour long
CLASSES SCHEDULE:
Conversation - Intermediate- Thursdays 1:00-2:00 (forming)
Conversation - Intermediate- Thursdays 12:00-1:00 (forming)
Conversation - Intermediate- Fridays 4:00-5:00 (forming)
Conversation - Advanced Fridays 5:00-6:00 (forming)
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!
Book Club for Intermediate & Advanced only - 4 Classes - meet every other week
Explore Italian literature with our knowledgeable teachers. Students will read an Italian book on their own and will discuss with the teacher and in class. Classes will meet every other week to give students enough time to complete their reading.
IN-PERSON
Tuition: $180, 4 classes, 1.5 hour long each, classes meet every other week
Courses can start anytime once we receive at least 4 registrations for any given class.
NEW FORMING classes can start anytime once we receive 4 registrations:
NEW Mondays 1:00-2:30p (forming, in person)
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!
Virtual Tour of Italy - 3 classes to discover South, Center and North Italy
Enjoy great conversation in Italian with our teachers and fellow students while discovering the beauty of Italy and its rich culture.
ONLINE
Tuition: $135:, 3 classes (1.5 hour each)
Schedule: TBD
Cook With Us for all levels
Bored of cooking the same thing over and over again? Do you want to learn to cook delicious, simple, traditional Italian recipes while learning the language?
Cooking is optional!
ONLINE ONLY
Tuition: $160, 3 classes (1.5-hour each)
Schedule: TBD
Learn Italian With Songs for all Levels
(New Mini-Program: only 3 Classes)
Learn pronunciation and expand vocabulary while learning Italian songs
ONLINE ONLY
Tuition: $90, 3 classes (1-hour each)
Schedule: TBD
IF YOU DON’T SEE A PROGRAM THAT FITS YOUR SCHEDULE, PLEASE E-mail US OR CALL US AT (973) 954-6544.
WE WILL BE HAPPY TO ARRANGE A CLASS FOR YOU.
All our classes are held @ 49 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover, NJ