Istituto Italiano Scuola

L. Thomas Richards 5 months ago

I am in my third session of Beginner with Jimmy, and he is one of the best teachers I have had in my life. Smart, intuitive, encouraging...Jimmy makes it intellectual and fun. I highly recommend IIS and Jimmy!

Carl L. a year ago

I have been an IIS student for the past few months and have truly enjoyed my experience. I began my Italian language learning journey a couple of years ago through apps and self-paced online courses that involved a variety of reading, writing, speaking, and listening exercises. I felt like I had built a pretty solid foundation of knowledge and was ready to take classes taught by real instructors. I did some research and discovered IIS. I reached out for more information via email and received a reply shortly thereafter from Michela. She is a wonderful representative of IIS and offered plenty of information and advice. She also had me take their online assessment test to determine my skill level. I have since taken a number of live online courses, to include conversation and pronunciation courses. My experience in each course has been outstanding! Mattia, Jimmy, Barbara, and Francesca have all been extremely positive and supportive. I was initially hesitant to speak in my new language but any nervousness I felt quickly diminished because of their enthusiasm and encouragement. I have been an educator for more than 20 years and have a graduate certificate in Teaching English to Speake

Tang Shijia 2 years ago

Attending IIS is the one of the best decisions in my life. The quality of instruction is outstanding; the teachers are not only knowledgeable but also incredibly engaging and supportive. The curriculum is well-structured, making complex grammar and vocabulary accessible to all levels of learners. Socially, the atmosphere is super warm and inviting. Both teachers and students are friendly and enthusiastic, creating a vibrant community where learning thrives. The school also organizes various social events, further enhancing the bonding and cultural immersion. Overall, this school significantly exceeded my expectations. It’s not just about learning a language but also about making meaningful connections and enjoying the process. Highly recommended!

Kathy S 2 years ago

I have been taking Italian at a beginner level at SFIIS for a year and the classes are wonderful. Our teacher is a pleasure—fun and supportive. He is a native speaker and a linguist, so we really learn language structure. My class is on Zoom, and we all participate as if we are in a classroom. I just finished a week long Italian intensive in Italy and was totally prepared. I am looking forward to moving on to Elementary level.

Dennis Abbe 2 years ago

I have been taking classes at the SFIIS for years because, short of a long stay in Italy, it is the best way to maintain and improve my language skills. But more than that, I enjoy being with the other students and my instructors), many of whom are now good friends. In my class we read classic and contemporary Italian literature, and our instructor keeps us up to date on Italian culture and even politics. The experience on Zoom is almost as good as the in-person classes: Barbara is amazing in her use of the tools to run a lively, efficient, and fun class.