LEARN ITALIAN
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.
NEW PROGRAM to Support Italian learning at Yarralumla Primary School
The Dante Alighieri Society of Canberra is offering additional tutorial support for students learning Italian at Yarralumla Primary School.
Initially, two weekly group tutorial sessions will be offered for:
- years 3&4 students on Tuesdays, and
- years 5&6 students on Thursdays.
Both one-hour long sessions will be held in the school library from 3.15 pm to 4.15 pm.
Students will make their own way to the session.
Parents/Guardians are responsible for arranging collection of the children at the end of each session.
Students attending AEON Academy’s after-school, will be escorted to the academy’s office, provided prior written permission is given by parents/guardians who are also responsible for related arrangements with AEON Academy.
Thanks to generous financial support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a subsidised fee of $80 per term (per child) applies. Fees are to be paid directly to the Dante Alighieri Society Office. Online payment may be made via the website.
Please note: Tutorial support is not currently available for K-2 students (the feasibility of including year 2 students is under review).
OUR USUAL PROGRAM
The Dante Alighieri Society of Canberra offers alternative subsidised after-school options for all K-6 students seeking to develop or improve their Italian language skills:
SATURDAY MORNING CLASSES
- Beginners and intermediate classes on Saturday mornings (starting at 10.00 am) at the Italian cultural centre in Forrest; and,
AEON ACADEMY
- A beginner course for students attending Aeon after-school care program on Wednesdays immediately after school.
Saturday Classes at the Italian Cultural Centre
Term 2 Saturday Morning Children’s Classes will start on 2 May 2026!
Classes run on Saturday mornings (10-11:30am) 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 our adjacent registration form and this School Attendance Verification Form (you no longer need to fill out please the ACTCLSA 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.
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 2 Italian Lessons at Aeon Academy will start in May
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 our adjacent registration form and this School Attendance Verification Form (you no longer need to fill out please the ACTCLSA 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.
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)
New Program to Support Italian learning at Yarralumla Primary School
The Dante Alighieri Society of Canberra is offering additional tutorial support for students learning Italian at Yarralumla Primary School.
Initially, two weekly group tutorial sessions will be offered for:
- years 3&4 students on Tuesdays, and
- years 5&6 students on Thursdays.
Both one-hour long sessions will be held in the school library from 3.15 pm to 4.15 pm.
Students will make their own way to the session.
Parents/Guardians are responsible for arranging collection of the children at the end of each session.
Students attending AEON Academy’s after-school, will be escorted to the academy’s office, provided prior written permission is given by parents/guardians who are also responsible for related arrangements with AEON Academy.
Registrations are now open.
To complete your enrolment, please fill out our adjacent registration form and this School Attendance Verification Form (you no longer need to fill out please the ACTCLSA form). This requires the endorsement and signature of your child’s regular day school.
Thanks to generous financial support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a subsidised fee of $80 per term (per child) applies. Fees are to be paid directly to the Dante Alighieri Society Office. Online payment may be made via the website.
Please note: Tutorial support is not currently available for K-2 students (the feasibility of including year 2 students is under review).