The E.S.L. program is designed to help meet the needs of those students who do not possess the fluency in English necessary to enroll in the school's regular academic program.
Students study English intensively for the entire day.
Individual programs are provided for each student, taking into consideration the student's age, the amount of English they already have, and the grade level they are working to enter. The school accepts the responsibility to ensure that transitions into regular academic program are made as thoroughly and smoothly as possible. The E.S.L has proven to be a viable option for students who wish to study at I.S.T but lack the necessary fluency in English to complete normal academic work. The Italian program is very important throughout the school, whether it be for beginners or for Italian or bilingual students who work at the levels of their contemporaries in the Italian system. To satisfy the needs of those students who wish to earn the elementary and middle school Italian Certificates, I.S.T. offers a parallel course based on the Italian program.