Our Goals

To increase the availability of an Italian Language and Culture education program for high school age students in the Boston catchment area that will result in students functionally fluent in the Italian language and will have a deep appreciation and understanding of Italian culture. The utilization of effective methodological approaches which address the various types of learning styles; visual, auditory, reading and writing, will result in students second language acquisition with near native fluency.

Our Mission

The mission of the Cultural Italian American Organization (CIAO) is to instill students with a love of learning language, culture and history. This theory, integrated with a modern standards-based curriculum will prepare them for the increasingly broader world view, including the use of language other than English, required to participate successfully in the new global economy.