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. An enrolment fee of $120 ($80 for Yarralumla Primay School) per child applies each term.

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Italian Language Classes for Children

PLEASE NOTE: Term 2, 2025 Saturday Morning Children’s Classes will start, Saturday 3rd of May Week 1 (ACT School term)

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 of $120 (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 12 months; if the payment date exceeds 12 months, 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:

Children's Classes (Full Term)

$120.00

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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)

Is your child enrolled at Red Hill Primary School?(Required)

Yes

No

Child's name(Required)

First Last

Child's age(Required)

Parent or guardian's name(Required)

First Last

Parent or guardian's phone(Required)

Parent or guardian's email(Required)

Are you (parent/guardian) a financial member of the Dante Alighieri Society?(Required)

Yes

No, I will become one now.

Does your child have previous experience with Italian?

Yes

No

Please provide details:

ACTCLSA Form(Required)

I understand I must fill out the ACT CLSA form and send a copy to the Dante Alighieri Society.

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Term 2, 2025 Italian Lessons at Red Hill will start Week 2, Monday 5 May and run for 9 weeks.

Please note: enrolments are subject to strict limits and the payment of a modest parental contribution ($120). Classes will take place immediately after school on Mondays 3:20pm-4:50pm at Red Hill Primary School.

All students must currently attend Red Hill Primary School. A 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 12 months; if the payment date exceeds 12 months, please renew your membership here.

To complete your enrolment submit the adjacent enrolment form. The office will confirm your enrolment via email and include payment details for the classes. You will be sent an ACT Community Language Schools Association Enrolment form to be completed and returned in physical form to the Italian teacher at the begining of the term.

If you have any questions, please contact the office.

N.B. When enrolling multiple children, please submit one ACT Community Language Schools Association Enrolment form per child.

Is your child enrolled in Aeon Academy's afterschool care program?(Required)

Yes

No

Please note that if your child is not to enrolled in the Aeon Academy's afterschool care program, you may incur additional expenses.

Child's name(Required)

First Last

Child's age(Required)

Parent or guardian's name(Required)

First Last

Parent or guardian's phone(Required)

Parent or guardian's email(Required)

Are you (parent/guardian) a financial member of the Dante Alighieri Society?(Required)

Yes

No, I will become one now.

Does your child have previous experience with Italian?

Yes

No

Please provide details:

ACTCLSA Form(Required)

I understand I must fill out the ACT CLSA form and send a copy to the Dante Alighieri Society.

CAPTCHA

Name

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

PLEASE NOTE: Term 2, 2025 Italian Lessons at Yarralumla Primary will start from Wednesday 30 April. Lessons are held from 3:20-4:30pm.

Enrolments are subject to strict limits on numbers and the payment of a modest parental contribution of $80 (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:

Children's Classes (Yarralumla Aeon Academy)

$80.00

Buy now

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)

Italian Language Classes for Children

Italian Cultural Centre in Forrest

Red Hill Primary School

Aeon Academy at Yarralumla Primary School