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. An enrolment fee of $120 per child applies each term.
Italian Language Classes for Children
Term 1, 2025 Saturday Morning Children’s Classes will start Saturday 8th of February and will run for 9 weeks.
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 form which can be downloaded here and requires the endorsement and signature of the regular day school attended by the child. When enrolling multiple children, please submit one ACT Community Language Schools Association Enrolment form 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:
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, 2025 Italian Lessons at Red Hill will start Week 2, Monday 10 February until Monday 7 April (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 during Term 1.
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.
Term 1, 2025 Italian Lessons at Yarralumla Primary will start Week 2, Wednesday 12 February and will run for 9 weeks.
Please note: enrolments are subject to strict limits on numbers and the payment of a modest parental contribution of $120 (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 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.
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 form which can be downloaded here and requires the endorsement and signature of the regular day school attended by the child. When enrolling multiple children, please submit one ACT Community Language Schools Association Enrolment form 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)