LEARN ITALIAN
Italian Language Classes for Children
The Dante Alighieri Society is an accredited member of the ACT Community Language Schools Association which oversees community language schools in Canberra and administers the ACT government’s support to the sector.
Enrolment is open only to children attending a regular day school and is subject to their school’s endorsement.
Class placement is based on age and prior exposure to Italian. Small classes size ensures children receive personalised attention in a fun and caring learning environment.
All classes are run for two hours and are held weekly during the school year. A modest enrolment fee applies each term.
This initiative is assisted financially by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Postponement of Children’s Italian Lessons
Update: New Start Dates for Children’s Italian Lessons
The Dante Alighieri Society advises that the start of children’s Italian lessons has been postponed due to unexpected logistical challenges involving facilities, teacher availability, and lower enrolments than anticipated. We have been actively working to resolve these issues and are pleased to confirm the updated arrangements.
Revised Programme
Red Hill School
Classes are suspended indefinitely. Interested students are encouraged to join our Saturday morning classes at the Italian Cultural Centre.
Aeon Academy
An open lesson will take place at the usual time on Wednesday, 18 February.
Children attending after-school care are welcomed to join the class.
Saturday Classes – Italian Cultural Centre, Forrest
Term 1 classes will now commence on Saturday, 21 February. New students may register on-site.
Online registrations are open now at www.danteact.org.au.
Special Promotion
All new enrolments are fee‑free for Term 1, 2026.
Families who have already enrolled for Term 1 may choose between:
• a full refund of fees paid, or
• a credit applied to Term 2 fees.
We sincerely regret any inconvenience caused by these unusual circumstances and thank all families for their patience and understanding.
Saturday Classes at the Italian Cultural Centre
Term 1 Saturday Morning Children’s Classes will start on 14 February!
Classes run on Saturday mornings at the Italian Cultural Centre (80 Franklin Street, Forrest ACT 2603).
This course requires a textbook. Textbooks for children enrolled in the courses may be purchased for $35 at the Office during opening hours.
To complete your enrolment, please fill out and send us the ACT Community Language Schools Association Enrolment forms which can be downloaded in two separate forms; CLS Student Enrolment Form and the School Attendance Varification Form. This requires the endorsement and signature of your child’s regular day school.
When enrolling multiple children, please submit one set of the above forms per child.
Enrolments are subject to a modest parental contribution (please see below for payment options) and at least one parent or guardian must also be a financial member of the Society. To verify your membership, search your email inbox for a ‘Dante Membership Receipt.’ Check the receipt for the reference “being for” membership and confirm the payment date. Memberships are valid for the current calendar year; if the payment date exceeds the current calendar year, please renew your membership here.
Once you have submitted the adjacent enrolment form, please confirm your child’s enrolment by completing payment which can be made via the following:
Alternatively, please visit the Dante Office during office hours, or via direct deposit into the following account:
Dante Alighieri Society
BSB: 082 902
Account No: 515 003 825
(Please include your surname and initials as reference when paying by EFT)
Term 1 Italian Lessons at Aeon Academy will start in February
Enrolments are subject to strict limits on numbers and the payment of a modest parental contribution (please see below). Classes will take place after school on Wednesdays at Yarralumla Primary School.
All students must currently attend Yarralumla Primary School and be enrolled in the Aeon Academy’s after school care program on Wednesdays. Queries concerning enrolment with Aeon Academy should be sent to hello@aeonacademy.com.au. A parent or guardian must also be a financial member of the Dante Alighieri Society of Canberra. To verify your membership, search your email inbox for a ‘Dante Membership Receipt.’ Check the receipt for the reference “being for” membership and confirm the payment date. Memberships are valid for 12 months; if the payment date exceeds 12 months, please renew your membership here.
This course requires a textbook. Textbooks for children enrolled in the courses may be purchased for $35 at the Office during opening hours.
To complete your enrolment, please fill out and send us the ACT Community Language Schools Association Enrolment forms which can be downloaded in two separate forms; CLS Student Enrolment Form and the School Attendance Varification Form. This requires the endorsement and signature of your child’s regular day school.
When enrolling multiple children, please submit one set of the above forms per child.
Once you have submitted the adjacent enrolment form, and it has been approved, please confirm your child’s enrolment by completing payment which can be made via the following:
Alternatively, please visit the Dante Office during office hours, or via direct deposit into the following account:
Dante Alighieri Society
BSB: 082 902
Account No: 515 003 825
(Please include your surname and initials as reference when paying by EFT)