The Courses
Accademia dei Ragazzi offers engaging Language Programs for children and youth (age 1-18). We offer Saturday Programs, Semi-Private and Private Lessons, as well as a Family Package. All Saturday Programs are In Person or Hybrid; Semi-Private and Private Lessons and the Family Package are also offered in person or online.
New! Accademia dei Ragazzi is proud to present its first-ever Italian Full Immersion Summer Program, a unique educational experience designed for children and youth ages 4 to 14. The program will take place at the 918 Bathurst Arts Centre in Toronto during the weeks of July 20–24, 2026 and July 27–31, 2026. Participants will be placed in small groups according to age and language proficiency, making the program suitable for both fluent Italian speakers and complete beginners. Full-day (9:00 AM - 4:00 PM) and half-day options are available to accommodate the needs of different families. As well, we are offering a special Summer Toddler Course every morning at 9:40 to 10:40 AM.
Through Italian language lessons, arts and crafts, music, theatre, cooking, outdoor games, and cultural activities, children learn Italian in a natural, fun, and engaging environment. Program fees for our Summer Program are $479.95 for one week full-day, $299.95 for one week half-day, $889.95 for both weeks full-day, and $549.95 for both weeks half-day.
Fall Programs will run from Saturday, September 26 to Saturday, December 5, 2026. The calendar may vary in some locations. Our courses are specifically designed for different age groups and language proficiency levels in Italian, from toddlers (age 1 to 3) to Gr. 12/13 students (age 17 to 18).
Accademia is the first Italian school that offers programming in Italian for toddlers (children aged 1 to 3). This 10-hour course takes place on Saturday mornings at the 918 Bathurst Arts Centre. A parent must attend class with their child.
New! The Toddlers Program is also offered on Thursday mornings at 918 Bathurst Arts Centre https://918bathurst.com/ and on Friday mornings at Ansley Grove Library (350 Ansley Grove Rd., Vaughan). The course is based on the Reggio Emilia Approach, where children have the opportunity to learn the first words and sounds of the Italian language through songs, stories, tactile activities, games, and many other best practices.
In person and hybrid classes consist of 10 classes. The length of a class is 1 hour for toddlers (for a total duration of 10 hours), 1 and a half hours for young students (for a total duration of 15 hours) and 2 hours for older pupils (for a total duration of 20 hours). Class start time may vary for different courses (the earliest start time is 9:30 AM). Course fee starts at $250.
New! Accademia is pleased to offer both Italian language courses for native speakers and students with advanced Italian proficiency, designed to further develop reading, writing, speaking, and cultural literacy skills, as well as our popular Italian Music Program, which combines music, singing, and movement to promote language learning in a creative and engaging way. Beginning in September, the two programs will be offered at different times, allowing interested students to participate in both and further enrich their linguistic and cultural experience. This new schedule will provide families with greater flexibility and students with additional opportunities to practice Italian through complementary and stimulating activities.
New! We are excited to introduce a brand-new course designed for parents and adults who wish to strengthen their Italian language proficiency. This program entails ten Italian language classes, for a total of 20 hours of instruction (2 hours per class). Classes are held at the 918 Bathurst Centre (918 Bathurst St, Toronto) from 9:30 to 11:30 AM, conveniently running at the same time as our children’s Saturday programs, making it the perfect opportunity for parents to learn while their kids are in class. Blending language, culture, and authentic traditions, this course offers a rich and engaging Italian experience.
Accademia offers courses throughout the school year, offering quarterly sessions. The Fall Session runs from the end of September to December; the Winter Session runs from January to early April; while the Spring Session runs from the end of April to the end of June.
Our programs are designed for Italian native speakers, for those approaching learning Italian for the first time, and for all those who want to improve their language proficiency. We offer beginner, intermediate and advanced courses. Each class will adopt a textbook and will use specific teaching resources for reading and reading comprehension. You can purchase your textbook in class or online.
As well, Accademia dei Ragazzi helps teenagers prepare for the CILS exam (Certification of Italian as a Foreign Language) from the University of Siena. "The CILS Certification is a recognized formal qualification that certifies the degree of competency in Italian as a second language (L2)."
Accademia has wide language programs that entail group courses in a classroom and private courses (at the client's home or online). One of the most suitable private courses for those approaching the Italian language for the first time is the Family Package, with which children and parents can learn Italian together. This course aims to give the whole family the opportunity to work together towards a common learning goal, and practice their Italian at home after seeing their teacher.
In 2022, Accademia began a collaborative project with the Department of Italian Studies at the University of Toronto (U. of T.) - which is now called Department of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American Studies (ISPLAS). The partnership is structured so that some U. of T. students in their second- and third-years can choose to collaborate with Accademia through one of the following channels: Pedagogy Portfolio, Curriculum Portfolio, Communication and Social Media Portfolio, and Events Portfolio. Each collaboration channel has defined objectives and expectations, with the option of in-person or remote participation. This important partnership allows children and teens at Accademia to be supported by multiple educators and to learn new skills related to theater, music, literature, and Italian comics. One of the extracurricular events related to this project is the annual field trip to the ISPLAS campus.
Accademia is pleased to welcome interns, volunteers who can support our classroom teachers, as well as high school students or co-op students who need school credits.