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Italidea is the language school at the Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago.

Founded in 1985, then Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago is one of five official cultural agencies of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the United States. The Institute focuses on Italy’s classic and contemporary heritage (art, music, cinema, design, architecture, science, technology) and on the teaching of Italian.

:: Italian Language Courses :: 

At Italidea, all language courses are taught by native-speaking, experienced instructors and are based on the Common European Framework of Reference Specifications.

 Small class sizes allow students to participate and interact with each other in order to achieve fluency in Italian and to get in touch with the Italian culture. Group language courses are available in ten-week terms for all levels.

 Italian culture courses are offered as well. Private language courses are available year-round to fit your personal or professional needs. Italidea also offers courses on Italian cuisine, music, wine, contemporary film, literature, theatre and more.