Located in two charming Victorian terraces, in the heart of Carlton's café and restaurant district, the Centre of Italian Studies has been Melbourne's leading Italian language school for over 30 years.
Since its foundation in 1979, CIS has been committed to providing students of all ages with quality Italian language and culture courses which are ideal for travel, work, personal interest or simply for people with a love of all things Italian. These courses will have you speaking Italian from day one!
Recognised as an expert in the field of language teaching, CIS has developed a number of successful courses such as 'Avanti' and 'Sempre Avanti', which are widely used throughout Australia and around the world. Our latest course 'Ci siamo', co-written by the director of CIS, Claudio Guarnuccio, is also being used successfully thoughout Australia and in Italy.
At CIS, we are committed to providing the best possible service to all our students.
- CIS has been Melbourne's leading Italian language Centre for over 30 years.
- We specialise exclusively in the teaching of Italian, we do not offer other languages. Our students say that this gives our Centre a genuine Italian atmosphere.
- Value for money. Free extra classes give you the opportunity to practise more and improve at a faster rate. Our students have greater control over how quickly they progress.
- A very extensive and flexible timetable. Our students have a choice of numerous class times and levels.
- Our method is widely recognised and our courses have been used in many other schools Australia wide and around the world.
- Our courses are very practical, conversational courses which will have you speaking in Italian from Day 1.
