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Last Friday night, the ICBIE's third academic year came to an end, with a diploma ceremony and a Christmas party for all the Italian language classes.  More than half of the students who attend courses at the Institute are enrolled...

An overload of rather uncanny and exhilarating incongruities shook the eternal city last night. First there was a terrible tramontana that transformed the scenes on the streets, and the usual leisurely bustle of Saturday evening shoppers was forced to scuttle...

With Bogus safely on the plane to Europe, it's time to recount another sweet ICBIE story, one that also helps to acknowledge a wonderful lady who has become an essential part of the Institute. Everyone who has visited the ICBIE...

The restoration of our front facade is nearly completed. Pietro couldn't wait to show off the results, because it looks terrific!       

As the ICBIE performs its mission, it confronts the social reality of the cidade baixa with a profound admiration, respecting the native traditions that sustain it, even amidst enormous challenges. Primarily, we work for an empowerment of its youth by...