Out of School Hours Program

About the Program

Welcome to the Co.As.It. 2009 Out of School Hours Italian Language and Culture Program.

The program is designed for children of both Italian and non-Italian background. Students are provided with the opportunity to learn about the Italian Language and Culture. Courses are available at many levels suitable for absolute beginners to advanced learners.

Co.As.It. teachers are approved to teach by the Department of Education Community Languages Program. Each teacher is required to follow an Out of School Hours Teaching program developed by Co.As.It. in conjunction with the K - 10 Italian Syllabus of the NSW Board of Studies.

The program is partially funded by the Department of Education - Community Languages and the Italian Ministry of foreign affairs (Ministero degli Affari Esteri).

Classes

Open to children aged 5-16 years, currently enrolled in a day school. Classes are of 2 hours duration per week. The program runs as per academic year, from February - December. Classes have a minimum of 15 students and a maximum of 25.

Pre Elementary

Primary Classes: Level 1-5

Secondary Classes: Level 1-2*

* (Held only at Leichhardt, St John's Park and Figtree)

The number of classes in each centre depends on the number of enrolments received. In some centres there may be classes composed of mixed levels and abilities and from time to time classes may be combined.