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.
Our teaching method for summer classes is practical and linked to the use of the language for everyday purposes!
Many class configuration to choose from:
-Instructional in person courses: 9 classes, once a week
-Communicative in person mini courses: 6 classes, once a week
-Communicative online mini courses: 9 classes, once a week
-Intensive, online only: twice a week
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.
Ready to go to Italy? Ready to speak in Italian while there?
Sign up for our classes to learn the basics or brush up your Italian in few weeks!
Do you want to have a basic introduction to the Italian language in short time? Do you need to brush up your Italian that you studied a long time ago? Do you want to become more fluent? Italian School NJ has a program for you. Our teaching method for summer classes is practical and linked to the use of the language for everyday purposes!
Many class configurations to choose from:
-Instructional in person courses: 9 classes, once a week
-Communicative in person mini courses: 6 classes, once a week
-Communicative online mini courses: 9 classes, once a week
-Intensive, online only: twice a week
Summer courses, once a week, 9 classes
Summer courses: once a week, 9 in person classes, 1.5 hour each.
Tuition: $385
Please note that Forming classes will start if we receive a minimum of 4 students signed up for any given class. Ongoing classes can be joined anytime based on teacher’s approval. When joining ongoing courses, tuition may be prorated.
SCHEDULE
Beginner:
New Beginner in person - Monday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting July 7)
New Beginner in person - Thursday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting June 19)
New Beginner in person - Monday mornings - 10:00-11:30 (forming, can start anytime)
New Beginner in person – Thursday mornings - 10:00-11:30 (forming, can start anytime)
Beginner in person - Monday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting July 7)
Beginner in person - Tuesday mornings - 10:00-11:30 - (starting June 17)
Beginner in person - Tuesday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting June 17)
Beginner in person - Wednesday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting July 2)
Beginner in person - Thursday evenings - 5:00-6:30 (starting July 10)
Beginner in person - Thursday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting June 19)
Beginner in person - Thursday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting July 10)
Beginner I&II:
New Beginner I in person - Monday mornings - 10:00-11:30 (forming, can start anytime)
New Beginner I in person - Monday lunch time - 11:45-1:15 (forming, can start anytime)
New Beginner I in person – Thursday mornings - 10:00-11:30 (forming, can start anytime)
New Beginner I in person - Thursday lunch time - 11:45-1:15 (forming, can start anytime)
Beginner I in person - Monday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting July 7)
Beginner I in person - Tuesday mornings - 10:00-11:30 - (starting June 17)
Beginner I in person - Tuesday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting June 17)
Beginner I in person - Tuesday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting July1)
Beginner I in person - Wednesday mornings - 10:00-11:30 - (starting June 25)
Beginner I in person - Thursday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting June 19)
Beginner I in person - Thursday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting July10)
Beginner I & II in person - Wednesday mornings - 10:00-11:30 - (starting July 9)
Beginner I & II in person - Thursday mornings - 10:00-11:30 - (forming after June 26)
Beginner I & II in person - Thursday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting July 10)
New Beginner II in person - Tuesday evenings - 5:00-6:30 (forming, can start anytime)
New Beginner II in person – Thursday mornings - 10:00-11:30 (forming, can start anytime)
New Beginner II in person - Thursday lunch time - 11:45-1:15 (forming, can start anytime)
Intermediate & Advanced
New Intermediate & Advanced - Monday mornings - 10:00-11:30 (forming, can start anytime)
New Intermediate & Advanced – Thursday lunch time - 11:45-1:15 (forming, can start anytime)
Intermediate & Advanced in person - Tuesday mornings - 10:00-11:30 (starting June 17)
Intermediate & Advanced in person - Wednesday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting June 18)
Intermediate & Advanced in person - Wednesday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting July 2)
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!
In person communicative mini courses, once a week
In person communicative mini courses, once a week
IN PERSON ONLY - 6 classes, 1.5 hour each
Tuition: $295
Please note that Forming classes will start if we receive a minimum of 4 students signed up for any given class. Ongoing classes can be joined anytime based on teacher’s approval. When joining ongoing courses, tuition may be prorated.
SCHEDULE:
Beginners:
Beginner in person - Monday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting July 7)
Beginner in person - Tuesday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting July 8)
Beginner in person - Wednesday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting July 2)
Beginner in person - Wednesday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting July 16)
Beginner in person - Thursday evenings - 5:00-6:30 (starting July 10)
Beginner I & II:
Beginner I in person - Monday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting July 7)
Beginner I in person - Tuesday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting July1)
New Beginner I & II in person – Thursday mornings - 10:00-11:30 (forming, can start anytime)
New Beginner I & II in person - Thursday lunch time - 11:45-1:15 (forming, can start anytime)
Beginner I & II in person - Tuesday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting July 8)
Beginner I & II in person - Wednesday mornings - 10:00-11:30 - (starting June 25)
Beginner I & II in person - Wednesday mornings - 10:00-11:30 - (starting July 2)
Beginner I & II in person - Thursday mornings - 10:00-11:30 - (forming after June 26)
New Beginner II in person - Tuesday evenings - 5:00-6:30 (forming, can start anytime)
Intermediate & Advanced
New Intermediate & Advanced - Monday mornings - 10:00-11:30 (forming, can start anytime)
New Intermediate & Advanced – Thursday mornings - 10:00-11:30 (forming, can start anytime)
New Intermediate & Advanced - Thursday lunch time - 11:45-1:15 (forming, can start anytime)
Intermediate & Advanced in person - Tuesday mornings - 10:00-11:30 (starting June 17)
Intermediate & Advanced in person - Wednesday evenings - 6:30-8:00 (starting July 2)
Online communicative mini courses, once a week
Online communicative courses, once a week
ONLINE ONLY - 9 classes, 1 hour each
Tuition: $295
Please note that Forming classes will start if we receive a minimum of 4 students signed up for any given class. Ongoing classes can be joined anytime based on teacher’s approval. When joining ongoing courses, tuition may be prorated.
SCHEDULE
Beginner:
New Beginner - Monday lunch time - 11:30-12:30 (forming, can start anytime)
New Beginner - Tuesday mornings - 9:30-11:30 (forming, can start anytime)
New Beginner – Tuesday evenings - 6:30-7:30 (starting June 17)
New Beginner - Wednesday evenings - 6:30-7:30 (forming, can start anytime)
Beginners – Tuesday mornings - 10:00-11:00 (forming, can start anytime)
Beginners – Wednesday lunch time 12:15-1:15 (started May 28)
Beginners – Wednesday evenings - 5:00-6:00 (starting July 2)
Beginners – Wednesday evenings - 7:30-8:30 (forming, can start anytime)
Beginners – Thursday mornings 9:00-10:00 (forming, can start anytime)
Beginner I & II:
Beginner I - Monday lunch time - 11:30-12:30 (forming, can start anytime)
Beginner I - Monday evenings - 5:15-6:15 (forming, can start anytime)
Beginner I - Tuesdays lunch time - 12:15-1:15 (starting July 8)
Beginner I – Tuesday evenings - 5:30-6:30 (starting July 8)
Beginner I – Tuesday evenings - 7:30-8:30 (starting July 8)
Beginner I – Wednesday mornings - 10:00-11:00 (forming, can start anytime)
Beginner I - Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 (forming, can start anytime)
Beginner II - Monday lunch time - 11:30-12:30 (forming, can start anytime)
Beginner II - Monday evenings - 5:00-6:00 (forming, can start anytime)
Beginner II - Tuesdays lunch time - 12:15-1:15 (starting July 8)
Beginner II - Wednesdays lunch time - 12:15-1:15 (starting July 16)
Beginner II - Wednesday evenings - 5:15-6:15 (forming, can start anytime)
Intermediate & Advanced:
Intermediate – Monday evenings - 5:00-6:00 (starting June 26)
Intermediate - Thursdays 4:45-5:45p (forming, can start anytime)
Intermediate - Fridays 9:30-10:30 (forming, can start anytime)
Intermediate & Advanced - Tuesday lunch time - 12:30-1:30 (forming, can start anytime)
Intermediate & Advanced – Wednesday mornings - 10:00-11:00 (forming, can start anytime)
Intermediate & Advanced - Wednesday evenings - 5:15-6:15 (forming, can start anytime)
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!
Intensive communicative classes, twice a week (online only)
Intensive communicative classes, twice a week (online only).
Choose from: 4.5 weeks, 9 classes, 1 hour each & 3 weeks, 6 classes, 1.5 hour each
Tuition: $295 (9 classes of 1 hour each & 6 classes of 1.5 hour each twice a week)
Please note that Forming classes will start if we receive a minimum of 4 students signed up for any given class. Ongoing classes can be joined anytime based on teacher’s approval. When joining ongoing courses, tuition may be prorated.
SCHEDULE - ONLINE ONLY, 9 classes, 1 hour each, twice a week:
New Beginner - Monday and Wednesday mornings - 9:30-10:30 (forming)
New Beginner - Tuesday and Thursday evenings: 5:15-6:15 (forming)
New beginner I&II - Mondays and Wednesdays lunch time - 12:00-1:00 (forming)
New beginner I&II - Tuesdays and Thursdays lunch time - 12:00-1:00 (forming)
New beginner I&II- Tuesday and Thursday evenings: 5:15-6:15 (forming)
New Intermediate & Advanced - Monday and Wednesday evenings: 5:00-6:00 (forming)
New Intermediate & Advanced - Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00 - 2:00 (forming)
SCHEDULE - ONLINE ONLY, 6 classes, 1.5 hour each, twice a week:
New Beginner - Monday and Wednesday mornings - 9:30-11:00 (forming)
New Beginner - Tuesday and Thursday evenings: 5:00-6:30 (forming)
New beginner I&II - Mondays and Wednesdays lunch time - 11:45-1:15 (forming)
New beginner I&II - Tuesdays and Thursdays lunch time - 11:45-1:15 (forming)
New beginner I&II- Tuesday and Thursday evenings: 5:00-6:30 (forming)
New Intermediate & Advanced - Monday and Wednesday evenings: 5:00-6:30 (forming)
New Intermediate & Advanced -Tuesdays and Thursdays lunch time - 11:45-1:15 (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!
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.
Adult classes- In person - 12 classes, 1.5 hour each, meet once a week. (September through June)
Tuition: $495, 12 classes, 1.5 hour each
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.
You may register now for the Fall by choosing the Fall semester in the registration form.
SCHEDULE
NEW BEGINNER CLASSES:
NEW - New Beginner - Mondays 10:00-11:30p (forming in Fall)
NEW - New Beginner - Mondays 6:30-8:00p (forming in Fall)
NEW - New beginner - Tuesdays 10:00-11:30p (forming in Fall)
NEW - New Beginner - Tuesdays 6:30-8:00p (forming in Fall)
NEW - New beginner - Thursdays 10:00-11:30p (forming in Fall)
BEGINNER CLASSES:
NEW - Beginner - Mondays 10:00-11:30p (forming in Fall)
NEW - Beginner - Mondays 6:30-8:00p (forming in Fall)
NEW - Beginner - Tuesdays 10:00-11:30p (forming in Fall)
NEW - Beginner - Tuesdays 6:30-8:00p (forming in Fall)
NEW - Beginner - Thursdays 10:00-11:30p (forming in Fall)
Beginner - Mondays 6:30-8:00p (will start September 15)
Beginner - Tuesdays 6:30-8:00p (will start September 16)
Beginner - Wednesdays 11:45-1:15p (will start September 17)
Beginner - Thursdays 5:00-6:30p (will start September 18)
BEGINNER I CLASSES:
NEW - Beginner I - Wednesdays 12:00-1:30p (forming in Fall)
NEW - Beginner I - Tuesdays 6:30-8:00p (forming in Fall)
NEW - Beginner I - Thursdays 10:00-11:30p (forming in Fall)
Beginner I - Mondays 10:30-11:30a (will start September 15)
Beginner I - Mondays 6:30-8:00p (will start September 15)
Beginner I - Tuesdays 10:00-11:30a (will start September 16)
Beginner I - Tuesdays 11:00-12:30a (will start September 16)
Beginner I - Tuesdays 6:30-8:00p (will start September 16)
Beginner I - Wednesdays 10-11:30a (will start September 17)
Beginner I - Wednesdays 6:30-8:00p (will start September 17)
Beginner I - Thursdays 11:15-12:45p (will start September 18)
Beginner I - Thursdays 6:30-8:00p (will start September 18)
BEGINNER II CLASSES:
NEW - Beginner II - Mondays 12:00-1:30p (forming in Fall)
NEW - Beginner II - Thursdays 11:45-1:15p (forming in Fall)
Beginner II- Mondays 11:30-1:00p (will start September 15)
Beginner II - Tuesdays 6:30-8:00p (will start September 16)
Beginner II - Wednesdays 10:00-11:30a (will start September 17)
Beginner II - Wednesday 6:30-8:00p (will start September 17)
Beginner II - Wednesday 6:30-8:00p (FULL)
Beginner II - Thursdays 6:30-8:00p (will start September 18)
INTERMEDIATE CLASSES:
New - Intermediate - Mondays 12:00 to 1:30p (forming in Fall)
New - Intermediate - Thursdays 12:00 to 1:30p (forming in Fall)
New - Intermediate - Mondays 5:30 to 7:00p (forming in Fall)
Low Intermediate - Tuesdays 10:00 to 11:30a (will start September 16)
Intermediate -Thursdays 6:30-8:00p (will start September 18)
Intermediate - Friday 10:00 to 11:30a (will start September 12)
Intermediate - Fridays 11:45-1:15p (will start September 12)
High Intermediate - Wednesdays 6:00 to 7:30p (will start September 17)
ADVANCED CLASSES:
New - Advanced- Tuesdays 12:00 to 1:30p (forming in Fall)
NEW Advanced - Mondays 6:30-8:00p (forming in Fall)
NEW Advanced - Wednesdays 12:00 to 1:30p (forming in Fall)
ADVANCED - Fridays 10:00-11:30a (will start September 12)
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!
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 - New Beginner - Monday mornings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
New - New Beginner - Monday evenings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
New - New Beginner - Tuesday mornings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
New - New Beginner - Wednesday evenings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
New - New Beginner - Thursday mornings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
New - New Beginner - Thursday evenings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
BEGINNER CLASSES
New -Beginner - Monday mornings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
New - Beginner - Monday evenings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
New - Beginner - Tuesday mornings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
New - Beginner - Wednesday evenings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
New - Beginner - Thursday mornings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
New - Beginner - Thursday evenings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
Beginner - Wednesdays 12:15-1:15p (will start September 17)
Beginner - Wednesdays 5:00-6:00p (will start September 17)
Beginner - Wednesdays 7:00-8:00p (will start September 17)
Beginner - Thursdays 7:00-8:00p (will start September 18)
BEGINNER I CLASSES:
New - Beginner I - Monday mornings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
New - Beginner I - Tuesday mornings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
New - Beginner I - Tuesday evenings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
New - Beginner - Thursday mornings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
Beginner I - Mondays 6:30-7:30p (will start September 15)
Beginner I - Mondays 7:30-8:30p (will start September 15)
Beginner I - Wednesdays 6:00-7:00p (will start September 17)
Beginner I - Thursdays 7:00-8:00p (will start September 18)
Beginner I - Fridays - 12:45-1:45 (will start September 12)
BEGINNER II CLASSES:
New - Beginner II - Monday mornings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
New - Beginner II - Tuesday evenings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
New - Beginner II- Thursday mornings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
Beginner II - Tuesdays 12:15-1:15p (will start September 16)
Beginner II - Wednesdays 12:30-1:30p (will start September 17)
Beginner II - Wednesday 7:15-8:15 (will start September 17)
Beginner II - Thursdays 12:00-1:00p (will start September 18)
INTERMEDIATE CLASSES:
New Intermediate - Thursdays 12:00 - 1:00p will start September 18)
Low Intermediate - Mondays 5:00-6:00p (will start September 15)
Low Intermediate - Thursday 4:45-5:45p (will start September 18)
Intermediate - Fridays 9:30-10:30 (will start September 12)
ADVANCED CLASSES:
NEW Advanced - Tuesday evenings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
NEW Advanced - Thursday mornings, Time TBD (forming in Fall or now upon request)
Advanced - Tuesdays 12:00-1:00p (will start September 16)
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
Italian Private and Family 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