The school began in 2006 to provide language classes for children. Since that time, it has grown to include a preschool, adult classes, playgroup, cultural classes, and summer camps.

The school’s mission is The Mission of Scuola Italiana di Portland is to bring accessible Italian language and culture to the local and global community in a welcoming and student centered environment.

Scuola Italiana is a registered, 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Virtually and in-person at 1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 in the Pearl District.

Adult Program Classes – $14 an hour plus a $25 registration fee per term. A typical term is 10 weeks and is $305.

Preschool Program – $11 dollars an hour or $44 a day with an annual fee of $75 to hold the spot in class, cover administrative fees, and the cost of supplies

Children’s Program – $13 an hour plus a $25 registration fee per term

Financial based partial scholarships are available. Please email info@scuola.us for more information.

Yes, as long as there is still space in the classroom, the school provides one complimentary class to allow students/parents to meet the teacher and observe a class to ensure that the class is a good fit both in regard to the instructor and the level. Email info@scuola.us to request a complementary observation.

NOTE: Some of our more popular classes, such as A1 New Beginner, fill up very quickly. We will not hold a spot for an observation for those classes, but if there is space remaining at the beginning of the class then observations are welcome.

Placement tests are given to adults with prior language experience. Contact the administrator at info@scuola.us and a test will be sent to you.

A 6:1 student – teacher ratio is maintained in preschool classes (ages 3 to 5 years).

An 8:1 student – teacher ratio is maintained in the other children’s classes (ages 7-11 years).

The school brings in an assistant when enrollment exceeds those numbers.

A 12:1 ratio is maintained for adult classes. Adult classes typically average between 5 to 12 students to one teacher.

Our administrative staff (Heather and Daniela) work from home. We don’t have administrative offices, but you can reach us anytime by emailing administration@scuola.us or registration@scuola.us.

We do have a location in the the Pearl - 1542 NW 14th Ave - for our preschool, children’s, and adult classes.