CHILDCARE INSPIRED BY
REGGIO EMILIA APPROACH

An innovative and inspiring approach to Early Childhood Education.

Learn Italian with Us

We offer adult Italian classes, both online and in-person, that combine language and culture in Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer! In addition to adult courses we offer programming for youth and children, and child care education.

Our programs are designed to provide immersive learning experiences and develop life skills in a supportive and inclusive community.

ADULT CLASSES

Looking to learn and evolve your Italian, Il Centro language school is the right place to boost your confidence and academic ability here in Vancouver.

YOUTH & CHILDREN CLASSES

Our Child and Youth programming is offered to ages between 3 and 16.

Our goal is to inspire a strong passion for the Italian language, culture and traditions.

CHILDCARE EDUCATION

Our brand-new childcare is inspired by Reggio Emilia's approach and is the only Italian immersion childcare program offered in Canada.

ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSES
Registrations now open for the WINTER SESSION 2026!
Join our classes for adults starting Jan. 8th

Adults

WINTER SESSION

Jan -Mar 2026

Adults

FALL SESSION

Sep -Dec 2025

ITALIAN SCHOOL

for children on Saturdays

2025 - 2026

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Join Il Centro's
Book Club

We are back with new dates and books!

Once a month, on Monday evenings at 6.30, in-person in our facility, on Slocan Street 3075 - Vancouver.

For Advanced level of Italian. Now for Beginners as well!

Free for Il Centro’s Members.

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Scholarships

Il Centro provides a range of scholarships for students to help alleviate financial barriers and support their pursuits of higher education.

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Meet the Team

We pride ourselves in teaching the Italian language and culture to children, youth and adults for over 30 years. All our teachers are highly qualified, experienced and native Italian speakers. In both children and adult classes, they will ensure not only that students learn the language, but that they have loads of fun while doing it!