Visit us at our new location! 1556 Third Avenue @ 87th Street, Suite 603
For more information please contact us at info@collinaitaliana.com or at (212) 427-7770
At Collina Italiana (CI), we offer Italian language and culture programs both on- and off-site. Lovers of Italian language and culture soon discover that CI classes offer a unique opportunity for a comprehensive learning experience without leaving the city.
Located on the Upper East Side at 1556 Third Avenue (near the 4, 5 & 6 trains at 86th Street), our language and cultural center is known for offering Italian classes in a contemporary setting, including workshops in both Italian wine and books. Depending on the time of your class, you'll be served either cappuccino or sparkling Prosecco while learning the bella lingua and the bella vita of Italy.
We offer year-round group and private lessons, tutoring services, specialty classes for adults and children's programming, such as Teatro Italiano and Make an Italian Show: language through drama classes where children can bring their stories on stage. For adults our Language Intensive Workshop, an intensive language and culture program, prepares you in Italiano for both business and pleasure. Registration for adult and children’s groups and individual classes is ongoing.
Collina Italiana director, Patrizia Saglio, welcomes you to a unique language program in an authentic Italian setting in which you'll learn the Italian spoken today and discover the contemporary culture of Italy through the culinary arts, wine, film, lectures, conversation, outings, and more.
Click here to complete your Italian language placement exam.
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Certificate of Knowledge of Italian Language
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New at CI!
Survival Kit Classes
 Survival Kit Classes address a traveler's need for basic conversation skills in Italian before taking off from the airport. Classes meet once a week from 6:30 - 8:00 pm Session #2 from Apr 17 until May 8 (on Tuesdays) Session #3 from Apr 19 until May 10 (on Thursdays) Session #4 from May 17 until Jun 7 (on Thursdays) More information
New 2012 Language Intensive Workshop
 Language Intensive Workshop: a 2-week intensive for travelers and business people (3-5 students per class). Classes meet four times a week from 6:30 - 8:30 pm Beginner: Apr 16 - Apr 26 May 7 - May 17 Intermediate: Apr 30 - May 10 May 21 - May 30 Please inquire
New 2012 Summer Sessions
 Next Level 1 class starts June 4 (8 classes) Spring Session #2: Apr 16 - June 23 Summer session: June 4 - July 28 More information
New Cine Club Evening
Language classes may be started in mid-session or at other times not listed on the schedule. Please inquire (212)-427-7770 or email for more information.
New! Take our Italian language placement exam. Click here
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