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Collina Italiana, New York City:
Located in the heart of NYC on Manhattan's Upper East Side, Collina Italiana is an Italian Language school that offers year-round Italian language and culture programs to kids ages 2-12. All of our language programs provide comprehensive language learning and hands-on instruction in the arts to children. Our Teatro Italiano and Make an Italian Show programs offer language instruction through drama classes where children can bring their stories on stage. Collina Italiana also offers classes to adults.

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Photo of Italian Language Classes for Kids in Manhattan, NYCItalian Language Immersion Programs for Kids Ages 2-12:

Girotondo - Year-round Italian Language Kids' Program (ages 2-5)

This year-round kids' program offers comprehensive language learning and hands-on instruction in the arts to children from ages 2-5. In Girontondo ("Circle") an experienced instructor provides opportunities for kids to learn Italian through play and activities: games, songs, dances, story telling, and film (Disney movies in Italian). Participation in multiple arts and crafts projects also reinforces the children's Italian language skills. Lastly, La Merenda (snack time) allows children the opportunity to converse on food routines in Italiano. Children are placed in groups (max. 7 children) according to age. Girotondo classes require the presence of a parent or caregiver.

Giardino Dei Bambini - Morning drop-off playgroup (ages 2-5)
Giardino dei Bambini is a morning drop-off playgroup at CI for kids ages 2-5. Children may join in on the fun every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-12 on an as needed basis. Experienced instructors provide multiple opportunities for kids to learn Italian through play, while learning important socialization skills. The program offers language learning through games, activities, songs, dance, theater, and hands-on creativity (art projects and cooking).

Homework Help in Italian (all ages)
Collina Italiana is continuing its work with American children and teens, enrolled at Italian school or in Italian programs, who desire homework help in Italiano in all subjects. CI addresses the needs of many Italian students in New York who seek reading, grammar, writing, and pronunciation support in English. CI's goal is to successfully reinforce a student's bi-lingual education. Private and semi-private tutoring and small groups (maximum 4-6 children) in both Italian and English are forming.
Note: Space is limited. 24-hour advance reservation is required.

Teatro Italiano - Make an Italian Show (ages 5-7)
The students, with teacher guidance, create a play, including the costumes and songs. Children also learn pronunciation and Italian vocabulary, idioms, and grammar through performing. At the end of the workshop, the class stages a play entirely in Italiano!

Teatro Italiano - Go on Stage...in Italian (ages 8-12)
The students, with teacher guidance, create a play, including the costumes and songs. Participants also master pronunciation and learn new Italian vocabulary, idioms, and grammar through performing. At the end of the workshop, the class stages a play entirely in Italiano!

Summer Camps:
In addition to our general Italian language classes for kids, Collina Italiana offers an Italian Summer in the City Camp on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. The program is designed for kids (and parents) who want to absorb the warm and lively culture of Italy. Have fun Italian style: Learn and practice Italian, meet new friends, and enjoy a unique summer in the city.

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Address: 1556 Third Avenue, Suite 603, New York City, New York , USA
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ABC Languages - Bronx, Westchester County NY & Southern CT
Courses / Programs
• Give your child or teenager the opportunity to learn English at their own pace. ABC Languages provides private and semi-private ESL lessons to kids, teens and adult learners throughout Westchester County NY and Southern Connecticut.

• Our experienced tutors are available 7 days a week and will come to your home, office or another agreed location. Choose the schedule that best suits you and learn English at your own pace!

• Whether you are a total beginner or at a more advanced level, your teacher will create a customized curriculum that best suits your learning needs.

• All of our English teachers have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience and are native or near-native speakers who are carefully hand-selected.

• One-on-one or small group instruction means more practice time and the ability to interact authentically with your teacher as you practice the material through discussion, role play and other activities that promote gaining practical skills.

• Our individual ESL language tutoring is very convenient for students in Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains, Mount Vernon, Peekskill and Rye (close to the Bronx) in Westchester County NY, and in Stamford, Norwalk, New Canaan and Darien in Southern CT.
English Language Classes:

• Private / Semi-Private English tutoring for kindergarten, elementary, middle & high school students

• Private / Semi-Private English lessons for adults at beginner, intermediate & advanced level

ABC offers quality one-to-one and small group instruction in a range of other second languages including:

• Spanish
• French
• Italian
• German
• Portuguese
• Mandarin Chinese
• Japanese
• Arabic
• Russian
ABC Languages, Manhattan NY
Courses / Programs
• If you are looking for high-quality Italian language instruction for your child, ABC Languages has a program that will meet your needs.

• We offer fun, private Italian lessons for K-12 kids, families, heritage enthusiasts and schools in NYC, NJ, Westchester County NY & Fairfield County CT.

• Classes can be held at our West Side, Manhattan school or at your home or other location of choice.

• Our popular language school is conveniently situated at 146 West 29th Street in Chelsea, Manhattan West Side (between 6th and 7th Avenues, near Penn Station, NoMad, Koreatown, Flatiron and Midtown).

• All of our Italian language programs for kids and high school teenagers can be customized to your specific requirements. We also offer Italian classes for adults.

• ABC Languages has been serving New York for over 10 years and is one of the leading foreign language schools.

• We offer personalized instruction and we require that all of our tutors have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience. ABC can organize after-school programs, Italian language play groups, study assistance for high school students and much more.
• Private / Semi-private Italian tutoring for kids & teens (ages 4 to 16 years old)

• School Group classes - After-school Italian programs for elementary, middle & high school students (All grades. We customize and coordinate with the public or private school including class size.)

• Skype / Online Italian classes – Customized one-on-one lessons for children ages 12+.

Further Language Classes:
Spanish, Portuguese, French, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, German, Russian, Polish, Greek, Arabic, Turkish, Farsi, Hindi, Korean, and more.
Language Workshop For Children, New York
Courses / Programs
At The Language Workshop in New York, children are immersed in the Italian language through native speakers and learn to speak with an excellent, "business standard" accent. Classes are limited in size, so each child can be nurtured. By studying foreign language, children learn the Latin roots -- vital in order to achieve competitive SAT or ACT verbal test scores.

Whether it's language immersion preschool, after-school lessons, school-break programs, toddler classes or baby education we have the right class for your child. Come and visit us, you won´t be disappointed!
Italian Courses for Children:

- Italian For Tots (6 Months - 3 Years)
- Italian For Children (Ages 3-9)
- Italian Immersion Preschool (Ages 2-4)
- Italian Summer Program (6 Months - 9 Years)

We also provide courses in English, French, Spanish, and Chinese.
Little Language Italian School, Brooklyn
Courses / Programs
Little Language Italian School in Brooklyn, NY is a total immersion Italian language school for infants, toddlers, children and adults. Our Italian Playgroup & Children’s Club is tailored to the particular needs of the children enrolled. Each child is placed in a class based on many factors including age, language skills, and social development.

We are committed to giving individual attention to each child; therefore our classes are kept small to facilitate the full participation of every student. Each language class is conducted exclusively in Italian in a structured, stimulating and playful environment so children can be nurtured, praised, encouraged and feel self-confident. We emphasize the importance of multi-sensory foreign language learning through verbal-visual-tactile association.

Our teachers are carefully selected and personally trained by the founder of Little Language. Each teacher is native Italian, qualified and brings her creativity to the curriculum. Our faculty consists of individuals who are enthusiastic, passionate, dedicated and love the Italian language and culture.
Quality Italian Language Programs for Kids Ages 0-12:

- Infant/Little Toddler Italian Playgroup (Mommy & Me) (6 months - 3 years)
- Independent Toddler Italian Playgroup (3-4 years)
- Children's Italian Class (5-7 years)
- Kids Italian Class (8-12 years)

Our methodology emphasizes on auditory, visual tactile learning. Through the usage of music, props, toys, conversational games, puppetry, manipulatives, Italian songs and stories children learn Italian naturally and retain it.
Hi-New-York, Midtown East
Courses / Programs
Hi-New-York offers English language courses for kids, teens and adults in the heart of New York City's Midtown East (close to Rockefeller Center Station and Grand Central Terminal).

Our English language programs for children, teens and adults are offered year-round in seasonal sessions. All courses are led by native English-speaking teachers, assistants and workshop leaders, and we build our English lessons into what the students do each day, using the Cambridge Exams for Young Learners as a framework.

Various optional add-ons make it possible for each family to build a customized schedule that works best for them. We can also organize pick-ups and drop-offs within Manhattan upon request for a fee.

Our focus is on helping the children, teens and adult family members who enroll in our English classes make the most of their New York City experiences. We use what this dynamic city has to offer to open our students' eyes to the possibilities of mastering the English language.
English Language Courses:
- For Kids Ages 5-11
- For Teens 12+
- For Adults
- Beginner to advanced levels

English for Children ages 5-11:
Programs that offer opportunities for children to learn English in a fun, relaxed setting.

English for Teens ages 12-18:
Stimulates students to learn English outside the classroom via workshops, other interactive activities and real-life situations.

Programs for Adults
Classroom and field trip-based programs.
Hills Learning, Manhattan
Courses / Programs
Hills Learning is a language school centrally located in Manhattan, NYC (right beside Grand Central Station). We offer Mandarin Chinese language programs for kids, teenagers and adults which combine fun and interactive language activities with quality Chinese language instruction.

Our theory is you can't learn language without culture, and you don't learn anything if it's not fun.

We offer group Mandarin Chinese classes which are held at the Hills Learning center. Private Chinese lessons can be held throughout the five boroughs of New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island) as well as in parts of Connecticut and New Jersey.

Our teachers are available to do lessons at the child’s home, just as long as a parent or legal guardian is present. We also offer online Chinese classes.

Parent Testimonials:
“In a very short time period our son has learned more from your program then in the prior year with another. We very much like this teacher and program and we will return next year.” - Parent

“I’ve recommended your teacher and your program to many and we are so happy. Thanks!” - Sheryl
- Mandarin Chinese programs for kids, teens and adults all year round
- Private Mandarin Chinese lessons
- Online Chinese classes
- 2-4 week summer program for elementary school kids (ages 5-12) that combines Mandarin Chinese classes with an interactive Chess program.
- We also provide English, Japanese and Korean language programs

Hills Learning offers programs year round, including summer programs that make it perfect for families that would like their kids to get exposure to this new and exciting language.