Ivana Marroncelli
Education Office Director
ivana.marroncelli@esteri.it
T +1 617 722 2409
M +1 617 6970930
Prof. Carlo Carratelli
Lettore con incarichi extra accademici
carlo.carratelli@esteri.it
ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it
T +1 617 722 2409
Education Office
Dear students and teachers of Italian,
this is the page of the Education Office of @italyinboston in which you will find the initiatives dedicated to the Italian language and the promotion of culture in the schools and universities of our constituency.
The goal of the office is to strengthen relations with the Italian and Italian-American educational and cultural community, organizations and associations in promoting the values, culture and traditions of Italian heritage in our consular jurisdiction.
I am at your disposal in the ongoing efforts aimed at further enriching our common cultural heritage to be transmitted to future generations!
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued the Decree 4815/0276 – attached hereto – by which it establishes the criteria and procedures for the disbursement of funds allocated in Chapter 2619, Management Plan 2. These grants are aimed at the promotion of Italian language and culture exclusively in primary and secondary schools. The grants contribute to the payment of teachers’ salaries hired under local law, scholarships and study trips to Italy.
Schools interested in competing and subsequently submitting their application for grants, will have to submit their request through the Education Office at the Consulate General of Italy in Boston no later than March 21st 2025.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A FUNDING REQUEST
Schools must submit the following forms to the Education Office of the Consulate General of Italy in Boston. The forms are in editable PDF format to facilitate data entry, to allow the Legal Representative of the requesting school to upload their signature (in jpeg format), the Consulate to insert the stamp (in jpeg format) and its digital signature.
To ensure full functionality of the editable PDF format you will need to open attachments using Adobe, Internet Explorer or Edge.
Only applications that are filled out in the editable PDF format will be accepted.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOLS
- LETTER OF REQUEST, written in Italian, on the School’s headed paper containing the school’s identifying details (name, address, contact information) with the motivation for the request, signed by the Principal or Head of Department.
- APPLICATION FORM (ALL. A – ALL. B):
- Requests for support of Italian language teaching positions must be submitted using editable form “ALL. A”.
- Requests for scholarships/study trips to Italy must be submitted using editable form “ALL. B”.
In this case, when filling out All. A or B, schools must use the following exchange rate:
€1.00 = $1.0983
- FINAL REPORT FORM (ALL. A/2 – ALL. B/2):
All Schools that have previously benefited from contributions under Chapter 2619, Management Plan 2, must submit the final report and financial statements regarding the use of the most recent contribution received.
Schools should use the editable forms “All. A/2” for contributions received for the creation and operation of Italian language teaching positions, and/or “All. B/2” for contributions received for scholarships/study trips to Italy.
The submission of these reports is mandatory for all schools that have received contributions within the past five years, regardless of whether they are applying for a new contribution.
Please take the time to read the annexes below:
- CM_20568
- ALL. A_2025 (editabile)
- ALL. A 2_2025 (editabile)
- ALL. B_2025_(editabile)
- ALL. B 2_2025 (editabile)
In order to submit applications, both the letter and the forms are to be signed by the Principal or Head of Department.
Please note that the deadline to submit the application form and documents to this office is March 21st, 2025.
The contribution request for Italian teaching positions should not exceed euro 25,000.00.
For any further information and/or support in preparing the requested documents and filling out the required application forms, please contact the Education office:
Tel +1 617 722 9409
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers contributions for short-term research or cultural visits (up to 10 days) by Italian and foreign scholars under the following conditions:
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Purpose of the Contribution
To partially cover travel and accommodation expenses for:
• Italian citizens or foreigners residing in Italy for at least two years, invited by foreign universities or cultural institutions.
• Foreign citizens or Italians residing abroad, invited by Italian universities or cultural institutions.
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Contribution Amount
Maximum duration: 10 days of research or cultural activity.
• Standard:
o €250/day (up to 5 days)
o €50/day (days 6 to 10)
o Maximum: €1,500
• Strategic distant countries (Asia, Africa excluding MENA, Americas):
o €350/day (up to 5 days)
o €250/day (days 6 to 10)
o Maximum: €3,000
Note: Only economy-class travel is eligible for reimbursement.
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How to Apply
Applications must be sent to the Education Office at the Consulate general of Italy:
ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it
with a copy to the Coordination Unit:
dgdp.unic.cap2619@esteri.it
An official invitation letter from the host institution is required.
Priority is given to projects under bilateral cultural agreements and executive programs.
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Approval Process
• Within 10 days after the end of the visit, the beneficiary must submit:
o Travel documents (tickets, boarding passes)
o Certificate of stay issued by the host institution
o Final activity report
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Evaluation Criteria
• Applicant’s curriculum
• Expected cultural/scientific impact and institutional partnerships
• Reputation of host institutions
• Rotation of beneficiaries
• Relevance to MAECI’s geographical and thematic priorities
• Existence of cultural cooperation agreements
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Deadline
Applications must be submitted by July 31, 2025.
Eligible visits must take place between January 1 and November 15, 2025.
No funding is available for visits after November 15, 2025.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued a decree by which it establishes the criteria and procedures for the disbursement of funds allocated in chapter 2619 – Management plan 2.
These grants are for the creation and operation of chairs/professorships/lectureships of Italian language at foreign universities and are intended for the partial coverage of the remuneration of teachers hired by universities under local law contracts. The term “cattedra” i.e. chairs/professorships/lectureships means positions and/or courses in universities, in which the Italian language is among the languages taught, according to the regulations of the institution concerned, even if the position or course has a different denomination.
The contribution request for the Italian teaching position should not exceed 25,000.00 euros.
The contributions granted in the financial year 2025 must be used by the end of the activities of the academic year 2025/26.
Universities interested in submitting an application must complete Form A and send the request in PDF format via email to the Consulate’s Education Office at ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it no later than March 21, 2025.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUNDING APPLICATIONS
Universities interested in competing and subsequently applying for grants must submit the following documents, each individually dated, signed and stamped by the Dean or Department Head:
- LETTER FROM THE UNIVERSITY (max one page): The letter must clearly and concisely state the reason for the funding request. It must be on the university’s official letterhead, signed by the Dean or Department Head, and bear the university’s official stamp. A sample format is provided (Letter).
- All. A: fully filled out in the section designated for universities. A sample is provided (Form._A).
In this case, when filling out ALL. A, universities must use the following exchange rate:
€1.00 = $1.0983
- All. B: Universities that have received funding in FY 2024 or within the last five years (FYs 2019-2023) must submit a final report on the use of the most recent grant received. This must be completed using All. B, fully filled out in the section designated for universities. A sample is provided (Form._B).
In All. B, in addition to specifying the actual amount received in US dollars, universities must also indicate the Euro amount assigned in the official communication from this Office without making new currency conversions at the time of completing All. B. The submission of the final report is a mandatory requirement for the approval and disbursement of the grant.
Universities must use only the official forms attached to this message. The forms must be digitally completed without any modifications to the text provided by this Office, ensuring that the date, university stamp (as applicabile), and the academic representative’s signature are properly included.
ATTACHED DOCUMENTS:
- 2619_2_2025_Compilation Instructions
- Form A
- Form B
- Contributions, allocation criteria, and timelines for their utilization
By April 21st , 2025, universities must send the original hard copies of the required documents (Letter, Form A, and Form B) with the official stamp (if available) and the handwritten signature of the academic representative to the following address:
Consulate General of Italy
Education Office – 17 floor
600 Atlantic Ave, 02210
Boston
For any further information and/or support in preparing the requested documents and filling out the required application forms, please contact the Education office
tel +1 617 722 9409
Training Event for Italian LS Teachers
Join the Training Event for Italian LS Teachers!
Organized by Edilingua, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Boston, the event will take place at the Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts on March 31, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
A unique opportunity to enhance teaching methodologies, explore digital tools, and discuss motivational strategies with Telis Marin, teacher, author, and trainer. The event is free and includes teaching materials, a sample copy, and a Certificate of Participation.
Scholarship Opportunities at the Teatro alla Scala Academy
The Accademia d’Arti e Mestieri dello Spettacolo Teatro alla Scala offers two prestigious scholarships for the upcoming academic year:
- Advanced Training Course for Opera Singers, a two-year program. Applications are open until April 9. For more information, click here.
- Global Master in Performing Arts Management, a one-year program. Applications are open until:
- October 1 for EU citizens
- September 17 for non-EU citizens
For more information, click here (first part) and here (second part).
Opera singing course students can benefit from a €900 monthly scholarship, while three scholarships for the Master’s program are granted by the Gianluca Spina Association of Politecnico di Milano. Additionally, further scholarships for outstanding international students are available through an agreement between the Academy and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI).
Professional Development Opportunity for Teachers of Italian – Summer 2025
We are pleased to present an unmissable opportunity for middle school, high school, or university-level Italian language teachers, as well as graduate students or teaching assistants in the field of Italian language instruction.
The seminar ITL 502: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives in Italian Language Teaching will take place in Rome from July 7 to July 11, 2025, at The American University of Rome (AUR). This intensive 30-hour academic course, conducted entirely in Italian, will explore innovative teaching strategies while addressing learning challenges through an interdisciplinary approach.
Under the guidance of Dr. Flavia Laviosa, participants will have the option to earn 2 university credits or attend the seminar with a certificate of participation. A non-refundable deposit of €250 is required upon registration (refundable only in case the minimum number of participants is not reached).
Registration deadline: March 30, 2025
For more information, please contact Prof. Catherine Ramsey-Portolano at c.ramsey@aur.edu
Or visit the website: Summer Seminar: Summer Seminar: ITL 502 Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives in Italian Language Teaching. 7 – 11 July, 2025 | The American University of Rome
BookTuberPrize 2025: The Contest for Young Digital Readers!
The BookTuberPrize 2025 is back—the award that combines reading and digital creativity! This competition, promoted by the Center for Books and Reading, is open to all Italian language students worldwide between the ages of 11 and 21. Its goal is to spread knowledge of books among young people while helping them develop summarization skills, critical thinking, and digital competence.
Participating is easy: choose an Italian book (a novel, poetry collection, illustrated book, or graphic novel/comic), create a video review of up to 2 minutes in mp4 format, and upload it to YouTube. Win book vouchers worth up to €1,000!
Deadline: March 31, 2025
Find out the rules and participate now!
Remembrance Day 2025
On the occasion of Remembrance Day, the Educational Office of the Consulate General of Italy in Boston invites everyone to discover the award-winning podcast Pack One Bag: an unforgettable story of love, courage, and resilience. Through the narration of David Modigliani, grandson of Nobel Prize-winning economist Franco Modigliani, this series tells the moving story of an Italian-Jewish family forced to flee Fascist Italy to escape racial laws.
With contributions from prominent figures such as former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and the extraordinary storytelling of Stanley Tucci, the podcast weaves together family memories and historical reflections, offering a powerful educational tool. A tale of difficult choices, unbreakable family bonds, and a love that endured the hardest moments of the 20th century.
Completely free and available on all major streaming platforms, Pack One Bag is an emotional journey that invites us to reflect on the past to better understand the present. Don’t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a unique story, perfect for students, educators, and history enthusiasts.
🔗 Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
🎙️ Learn more at: Pack One Bag
Additional information can be found here.
BookTuberPrize 2025: The Contest for Young Digital Readers!
The BookTuberPrize 2025 is back—the award that combines reading and digital creativity! This competition, promoted by the Center for Books and Reading, is open to all Italian language students worldwide between the ages of 11 and 21. Its goal is to spread knowledge of books among young people while helping them develop summarization skills, critical thinking, and digital competence.
Participating is easy: choose an Italian book (a novel, poetry collection, illustrated book, or graphic novel/comic), create a video review of up to 2 minutes in mp4 format, and upload it to YouTube. Win book vouchers worth up to €1,000!
Deadline: March 31, 2025
Find out the rules and participate now!
MITA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 2025
The Massachusetts Italian Teachers Association (MITA) offers four scholarships to deserving high school seniors in Massachusetts.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must be in seniors in high school.
- Students must have studied Italian for at least three years at the high school level.
- Students must be planning to attend a four-year accredited college or university.
- The Italian teacher must be a current member of the AATI/MITA (only from the state of Massachusetts).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 12, 2025
For more information and to apply, visit the following link.
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity!
Eduitalia, 12th Award Ceremony
Heartfelt congratulations to the students Alessandro Marchesini, from Arlington High School (Massachusetts), and Lucia Victoria Zunum-Allen, from South Kingstown High School (Rhode Island), winners of the Eduitalia scholarships for the jurisdiction of the Consulate General of Italy in Boston. A special thanks to the students’ teachers, Maddalena Sevesi and Lidia Carroll, and to the Principals of the two schools, Janger Matthew and Chip McGair. During the ceremony, the Eduitalia Guide – Study in Italy 2025 was presented, which outlines the educational opportunities in Italy for foreign students.
Summer Course 2025 – Scholarship for Teachers
From July 14 to 27, 2025, the University for Foreigners of Perugia organizes the summer course “New Approaches to the Development of Language Competence. Teaching Grammar Today? How and Why?”
The program will address the role of grammar, morphology, vocabulary, and phonetics in language teaching, analyzing how to integrate them into a holistic approach in line with the Common European Framework of Reference (2001, 2018). The sessions will follow a theory-action perspective, combining theoretical reflection with practical applications.
The scholarship covers free participation in the course and includes a contribution of €650 to support accommodation expenses, which will be provided during the stay in Perugia.
The full program will be available soon.
For updates and information about the scholarship, you can visit the website: Corsi di aggiornamento per docenti | Università per Stranieri di Perugia
Alternatively, you can write to the following email address: altaformazione@unistrapg.it.
Borse di studio – Università di Trento
The University of Trento has published the admission calls for the 2025-2026 academic year! Applications are now open for two Master’s degree programs offered by the School of International Studies:
- The Master in International Security Studies (MISS), jointly offered with the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa;
- The Master in European and International Studies (MEIS).
The language for all courses is English. Both admission calls include a quota of places reserved for non-EU citizens.
The application deadline for non-EU citizens is March 6, 2025.
Click here for more information.
XIII GIORNATA DELL’ITALIANO 2025
La Giornata dell’Italiano, sponsored by the Massachusetts Italian Teachers Association (MITA), is a great opportunity for colleges and universities to showcase their Italian programs and connect with high-school students and faculty.
The theme on which the students are invited to create a performance will be: Un libro per amico.
This year, the event will take place at Northeastern University in Boston, MA.
- Deadline for registration: March 31, 2025
- Deadline for full payment: April 7, 2025
Click here for more information
AATI – 2025 National Italian Exam
Registration for the 2025 National Italian Exam is open!
The NIE is the official national language contest for middle and high school students of the American Association of Teachers of Italian. It is a web-based proficiency and performance assessment that measures written and aural interpretation skills in alignment with the ACTFL Performance Descriptors and the 2012 ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines.
Here are some key dates:
Registration dates: November 11, 2025 – March 17, 2025
Exam Administration Dates: March 3, 2025 – April 10, 2025
Pirandello Lyceum Scholarship Grant Applications Available
Each year, the Pirandello Lyceum, which aims to preserve and promote Italian and Italian-American culture in America, identifies outstanding high school students in Massachusetts for recognition and scholarship awards. Graduating high school students with high academic achievements are invited to apply for a scholarship from the Pirandello Lyceum Committee no later than April 1, 2025.
For more information and to apply for a scholarship, visit: Pirandello Scholarship Program – Pirandello Lyceum .
UNIBO
The University of Bologna invites future international students to participate in the orientation days that the university is organizing online!
The first event is the Virtual Fair – Bachelor’s Programmes, which will take place on February 25, 2025, from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and is aimed at those who wish to enroll in a Bachelor’s or Single-Cycle Master’s Degree: Virtual Fair – Bachelor’s Programmes.
The second event is the Virtual Fair – Master’s Programmes, which will be held on February 26, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and is intended for those who want to continue their studies with a Master’s Degree: Virtual Fair – Master’s Programmes.
The events are free, but registration is required.
Both events will be held in Italian and English.
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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR A SEMESTER COURSE IN ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE ONLINE WITH ATTACHED B2 LEVEL ITALIAN COURSE IN SELF-STUDY
ICoN – Italian Culture on the Net, a consortium of 14 Italian universities, offers 10 semester scholarships to partially cover the self-study enrollment fees for the first semester of the first year of the Bachelor’s Degree in Italian Language and Culture (teaching-linguistic curriculum and arts, music, and entertainment curriculum).
The scholarships are reserved for foreign citizens and Italians residing abroad, provided they meet the requirements for enrollment in an Italian university.
The application deadline is set for September 9, 2024.
SCUOLA DI ITALIANO – RHODE ISLAND
BOCCONI BACHELOR PROGRAMS
Early session
Dear teachers and colleagues,
the XXIV edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World (SLIM), scheduled for October 14-20, is approaching and we are pleased to announce the release of the new contest dedicated to students of Italian in the New England consular district.
The SLIM 2024 theme is “Italian and the Book: the world between the lines”.
In the year in which Boston has been designated as the “Capital of Italian Creativity in the World”, we are asking school and college students to explore the nexus between language and literature by reading and interpreting in an original way some of the most interesting authors on the Italian publishing scene.
Entries will be judged by a panel of educational and performing arts experts, and will be awarded during the week dedicated to the Festival of Creativity to be held in Boston in November 20-24, 2024.
All schools and universities in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont are invited to participate by unleashing their creative juices.
All participants will have a formal recognition from the Consulate General.
The deadline for submissions is Nov. 1st, 2024.
Master of Arts in Teaching in Italian
Dear teachers and colleagues,
I am delighted to announce the launch of a new initiative of the University of Massachusetts Amherest that might be of interest to you and your colleagues.
UMass is introducing a comprehensive Master of Arts in Teaching in Italian program designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel as educators in the field of Italian studies.
For more detailed information about the program structure, admission requirements, please visit the UMass website page.
MITA Scholarships for Educators 2024 – 2025
The Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Italian Teachers Association (MITA) is offering four $250.00 scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. These scholarships are available to active AATI/MITA members who are interested in attending state (MAFLA), regional (NECTFL), or national (ACFTL) conferences. If you’re considering furthering your professional development and networking opportunities, this is a chance not to be missed.
DEADLINE: June 15, 2024
Winners will be notified by the beginning of September 2024. The scholarship can be used within one year of being received (by September 2025).
Please complete the form using the link below.
It is recommended to review the rubric before filling out the form.
Apply for the MITA Educator Scholarship
EDUITALIA SCHOLARSHIPS 2024
The Embassy of Italy in Washington D.C. and Eduitalia, an association of 116 qualified schools, colleges, and universities that offer courses for foreign students in Italy, have teamed up to offer 19 scholarships aimed at promoting the Italian language and culture in the United States.
The grants will cover accommodation in Italy for up to 5 weeks at one of Eduitalia’s associated Institutions, enrollment, Italian classes, study material, and extracurricular activities.
The scholarships will allow winners to live an unforgettable study experience in Italy in 2025. All students who take the AP Italian Language and Culture exam are eligible. Winners will be chosen by the Education Offices of the Consular Network from the most deserving students.
For more information:
Embassy website:
AATI National Italian Exam 2024
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Guida Eduitalia-Study In Italy 2024
Dear students and teachers,
we are pleased to inform you that Eduitalia, the Italian association of qualified schools, academies and universities that offers courses to foreign students every year, has recently published its Guida Eduitalia-Study in Italy 2024 which describes all the 115 academies and institutions where students can go and study Italian.
If you are interested in having a fantastic experience in Italy and master Italian at best, visit the Eduitalia’s website to find all the courses available in schools, academies and universities in the most fascinating & beautiful cities and regions in Italy and explore opportunities that might be of interest to you.
Bando Rotary Club – corso lingua italiana luglio 2024
Il Rotary club di Perugia ha emanato un bando per la selezione di 8 borse di studio per la frequenza di un corso di lingua e cultura italiana presso l’Università per Stranieri di Perugia a luglio 2024.
Ogni ulteriore indicazione circa le modalità di presentazione della domanda a cura di ciascuno studente, i benefici inclusi nella borsa e ogni altra utile informazione sono reperibili nel bando pubblicato in italiano e in inglese e scaricabile dalla pagina dedicata del sito di Ateneo.
Opportunity: Evening Beginning Italian Teacher Needed for Salem High School Enrichment Program
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MITA Scholarships 2024
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Scholarships – Trentino is waiting for you
The Autonomous Province of Trento has approved a call for applications for five scholarships reserved for Trentino descendants living abroad to attend undergraduate and master’s degree programs at the University of Trento for the academic year 2024/2025. The call for applications and the form to apply are available at this link.
The deadline to send the application and required attachments to ufficio.partenariati@pec.provincia.it is May 20, 2024 at 12:00 noon (am – CET).
Applicants are advised to carefully consult the University’s course admission notices at this page with special reference to the deadline dates (may be earlier than May 20, 2024).
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The Education Office of the Consulate General of Italy in Boston is announcing the ranking of schools and universities that have submitted applications to participate in Study Tours to Eataly Boston. The ranking was drawn up on the basis of applications received by March 31st, 2024, and on the criteria outlined in the notice published on the Consulate’s website.
- Arlington High School (Arlington, MA)
- MC Glynn MS – Andrews MS (Medford, MA)
- Monsignor Clarke School (Wakefield, RI)
- St Mary Academy Bay View (Riverside, RI)
- Lexington HS (Lexington, MA)
- Wilmington MS (Wilmington, MA)
- Canton HS (Canton, MA)
- Stoneham HS (Stoneham, MA)
- Northeastern University (Boston, MA)
- Mount Holyoke College (South Hadley, MA)
- Tufts University (Boston, MA)
There are four scheduled tours for the current school year. The Education Office will proceed to contact the first four schools in order of ranking for scheduling. In case of waivers, or in the event of additional resources, the Education Office will contact the next schools according to the ranking.
February 15 2024
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued the Decree 4815/0229 – attached hereto – by which it establishes the criteria and procedures for the disbursement of funds allocated in Chapter 2619, Management Plan 2. These grants are aimed at the promotion of Italian language and culture exclusively in primary and secondary schools. The grants contribute to the payment of teachers’ salaries hired under local law, scholarships and study trips to Italy.
Schools interested in competing and subsequently submitting their application for grants, will have to submit the forms and the letter through the Education Office at the Consulate General of Italy in Boston no later than March 8th 2024.
- Capitolo 2619, Programma Gestionale 2, 2024: Contributions for K-12 schools to support Italian teaching positions, both existing or to be started, and contributions to study trips to Italy:
- A) contributions to support Italian teaching positions, both existing or new (Forms A and A2);
- B) contributions to study trips to Italy (Forms B and B2, to be awarded in case funding requests in Program A are not completely used).
Please take the time to read the annexes below:
- CM_20568
- ALL. A 2_2024 (editabile)
- ALL. A_2024 (editabile)
- ALL. B 2_2024 (editabile)
- ALL. B_2024 (editabile)
In order to submit applications, both the letter and the forms are to be signed by the Principal or Head of Department.
Please note that the deadline to submit the application form and documents to this office is March 8th, 2024.
The application should include:
- dated and signed letter of request of the School, on the School’s headed paper, signed by the Principalwith the motivation of the request and description of Italian Language activities;
- application Forms A, B, as applicable, in editable .pdf format, completed in all their parts in Italian, also dated and signed by the Principal;
- If your School was awarded contributions in the past five years, a report on the results achieved and evidence of the usage of the last grant received should be submitted (Forms A2, B2 in editable .pdf format, as applicable).
The contribution request for Italian teaching positions should not exceed euro 25,000.00.
The forms are in editable PDF format to facilitate data entry, to allow the Legal Representative of the requesting school to upload their signature (in jpeg format), the Consulate to insert the stamp (in jpeg format) and its digital signature.
To ensure full functionality of the editable PDF format you will need to open attachments using Adobe, Internet Explorer or Edge.
Only applications that are filled out in the editable PDF format will be accepted.
For any further information and/or support in preparing the requested documents and filling out the required application forms, please contact the Education office:
Tel +1 617 722 9409
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued a decree by which it establishes the criteria and procedures for the disbursement of funds allocated in chapter 2619 – Management plan 2.
These grants are for the creation and operation of chairs/professorships/lectureships of Italian language at foreign universities and are intended for the partial coverage of the remuneration of teachers hired by universities under local law contracts. The term “cattedra” i. e. chairs/professorships/lectureships means positions and/or courses in universities, in which the Italian language is among the languages taught, according to the regulations of the institution concerned, even if the position or course has a different denomination. These grants are intended for the partial contribution to the payment of the Italian position. The contribution request for the Italian teaching position should not exceed 25,000.00 euros.
The contributions granted in the financial year 2024 must be used by the end of the activities of the academic year 2024/25.
Please note that the deadline to submit the application form and documents to this office is March 8th, 2024.
Universities interested in competing and subsequently applying for grants must submit the following documents, each individually dated, signed and stamped by the Dean or Department Head:
- DATED, SIGNED AND STAMPED LETTER OF REQUEST (maximum 1 page) with the motivation of the request;
- Form A (request for contribution);
- Form B (final report on the use of the last contribution received, as applicable).
Please note that both Form A and Form B should be filled out electronically, preferably in Italian. All documents should be completed in full, dated, signed and stamped by the applicant. The letter and the forms must be submitted to the Education Office of the Consulate General of Italy in Boston by March 8th, 2024.
For any further information and/or support in preparing the requested documents and filling out the required application forms, please contact the Education office:
Tel +1 617 722 9409
The Consulate General of Italy in Boston wishes to promote Italian food and wine culture within educational institutions and universities in New England through the organization of guided tours and cooking workshops at the Boston headquarters of Eataly, the world-famous model of Italian slow food.
Study tours represent a valuable opportunity for Italian students of all ages to come into contact with Italian culture through the exploration of the variety of Italian raw materials and food and wine products, their origins, as well as the preparation and processing techniques, from the most traditional to the most innovative, for which Italy is world-famous.
Study tours are normally composed of two phases: the first is dedicated to a guided tour of the store, observing its display dimensions and its gastronomic and commercial offerings, with tastings and samples of a selection of typical products; in the second phase, on the other hand, the students are called upon to literally put their ‘hands in the dough’, by engaging in cooking workshops, such as hand-made pasta preparation. At the end of the tour, each student is also given a voucher for a food tasting on site.
Through an application process, the Consulate will offer this study tour experience to three groups of Italian students, of about 40 each, to be carried out by December 2024. Please note that, for school or university institutions, no financial obligation is foreseen, with the exception of any transportation costs to and from Eataly Boston.
In order to schedule the events in a timely manner, interested schools and teachers are asked to submit their applications to the email address ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it by the deadline of March 31, 2024, providing the following information:
- name of the school or university
- name of the Italian teacher in charge of the project
- details of the school group involved (approximate number of students, age, grade and level of knowledge of the Italian language)
- reasons for the application (definition of the educational project in which the study tour experience is included)
- calendar preferences (indication of the month(s) of the year in which you wish to carry out the study tour).
The Consulate reserves the right to select, through its own sound and reasoned judgement, the student groups that will benefit from the study tour experience, based on the following criteria:
- number of participations (with priority for school or university institutions that have not already benefited from the experience)
- quality and coherence of the project and educational motivations
- compatibility of timetable
For information, please do not hesitate to contact the Consulate’s Education Office at the above address.