We offer top-quality online Italian classes, the Italian certification exam PLIDA, sponsorship of events, cultural programs and warm hospitality to anyone. The Dante Alighieri Society of Washington is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization located in Seattle, WA USA and an official chapter of the Società Dante Alighieri whose mission is the promotion of Italian language and culture in the world. Ou
r Offerings
• Bi-monthly presentations, one in English and one in Italian, on Italian art, history, cinema, music, life and culture
• Dinner meetings for good conversation and warm hospitality
• A monthly member newsletter La Voce della Dante with captivating articles and news about DAS
• Top-quality online Italian language courses with dedicated and experienced native Italian speakers teachers
• The Italian language certification exam PLIDA
• Sponsorship of events linked to our mission and much more
Our organization
The Dante Alighieri Society of Washington is a membership organization with an Executive Board of four officers and consiglieri. Executive Board members are elected each year at the Society’s Annual General meeting, usually held the second Wednesday in April. The Italian language program operates under the supervision and coordination of a language program director ex-officio Board member. Our history
Early roots of the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington date back to 1908. The first president was Dr. DeDonato a local physician. Since then periodical reorganizations and improvements occurred to keep
up with time. Today the Dante Alighieri Society of Washington is a
vibrant organization with a calendar full of engaging events, a series
of popular online Italian language courses, the Italian language
certification PLIDA and a landmark for all the italsimpatici in the
Seattle area and beyond.
