The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation provides contributions aimed at promoting the Italian language and culture in foreign educational institutions through the delivery of training and refresher courses for local teachers of Italian – NON-UNIVERSITY level.
Who can apply
Applicants must be foreign educational institutions, state-recognised schools, managing/promoting bodies, school associations and non-profit organisations governed by local law and operating within the territory.
How to apply
The application must include the following documentation:
– A LETTER FROM THE APPLICANT, written on the applicant’s headed paper and containing a detailed justification for the request;
– THE APPLICATION FORM (Annex D), to be completed in all its parts;
– THE FINAL REPORT FORM ON THE MOST RECENT CONTRIBUTION RECEIVED (Annex D/2), to be completed by applicants who have previously received funding, in order to report on the last contribution obtained.
It should be noted that a minimum of 10 participants is required for the proposed courses, mainly from schools. Applications for participation in training courses held in Italy or outside the country of service may be accepted where this can also foster exchange between the different components of the Italian education system worldwide.
Only applications whose forms are completed IN ALL THEIR PARTS in editable PDF format will be accepted.
Information and deadlines
Applications must be submitted no later than 5 May 2026 to the email address: edu.londra@esteri.it
For enquiries and assistance with the procedure, please contact Prof. Veronica Migani at: edu.londra@esteri.it
For further information, please consult Director’s Decree of 19 March 2026, no. 4100/33, attached to this page.