{"id":1897,"date":"2024-02-05T16:02:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-05T20:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/?page_id=1897"},"modified":"2026-03-20T16:10:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T20:10:52","slug":"school-office","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/en\/servizi-consolari-e-visti\/servizi-per-il-cittadino-italiano\/altri-servizi-2\/school-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Education Office"},"content":{"rendered":"<style><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; 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FUNDING FOR ITALIAN LANGUAGE POSITIONS &#8211; A.Y. 2026-27<\/strong><\/button><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>K\u201312 SCHOOLS \u2013 F<\/strong><strong>UNDING FOR ITALIAN LANGUAGE POSITIONS <\/strong><strong>(A.Y. 2026\u201327)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has published the call for applications for the allocation of grants to support Italian language teaching positions in schools within the consular district (MA, ME, NH, RI, VT). These grants are intended to partially cover the salaries of teachers hired directly by the schools under local contracts.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, funding may also be granted to partially support scholarships and study trips to Italy for students who have successfully completed Italian language and culture courses.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Application deadline: April 3, 2026<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Schools interested in applying for a grant should submit their application using the appropriate forms (<strong>All. A<\/strong> <strong>for teaching positions<\/strong> and <strong>All. B for study trips to Italy<\/strong>). Applications must be submitted through the Consulate\u2019s Education Office no later than April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The application forms (All. A and All. B), as well as the reporting forms for previously awarded grants (All. A\/2 and All. B\/2), must be signed by the Principal\/legal representative. The signature must be uploaded in JPEG format.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that to ensure full functionality of the editable PDF format, the forms must be opened using Adobe, Internet Explorer, or Edge. Only applications submitted using properly completed editable PDF forms will be accepted.<\/p>\n<p><strong>REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOLS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The application must include the following documents, to be submitted to the Consulate General of Italy in Boston <strong>by April 3, 2026<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MOTIVATION LETTER<\/strong>, written in Italian, including the school\u2019s identifying information (name, address, contact details) and a detailed motivation for the request, signed by the Principal\/legal representative.<\/li>\n<li><strong>APPLICATION FORM (All. A or All. B)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Applications must be completed using the editable form \u201cAll. A\u201d for teaching positions, and \u201cAll. B\u201d for requests related to scholarships or study trips to Italy, also dated and signed by the Principal\/legal representative.<\/p>\n<p>The exchange rate to be used for All. A and All. B is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u20ac1.00 = $1.1631<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Evaluation criteria are outlined in the decree (DD 4100\/20) and can be consulted in the attached Excel evaluation grid.<\/p>\n<p><strong>FINAL REPORT FORM (All. A\/2 \u2013 All. B\/2)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All schools that have previously received funding for the 2025\/26 academic year or earlier must submit final report forms and financial reports on the use of the most recent grant, using:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A2 (for teaching positions)<\/li>\n<li>B2\u201d (for study trips to Italy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note that submission of reporting documentation is not only a requirement for receiving new funding, but also a mandatory obligation for all foreign institutions that have received grants within the previous five years, regardless of whether a new application is submitted. All documents must be signed by the Principal\/legal representative.<\/p>\n<p>Please find the attachments listed below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2.-10410640ALL.-A_2026-editabile.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A_2026 (editable)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3.-10410641ALL.-A-2_2026-editabile.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A2_2026 (editable)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4.10410642ALL.-B_2026_editabile.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B_2026 (editable)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5.-10410643ALL.-B-2_2026-editabile.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B2_2026 (editable)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1.-CM_25971.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DD 4100\/20 del 4 marzo 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Parametri-Punteggi-Scuole-2026.xlsx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evaluation Grid<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Applications must be sent to the Education Office email address no later than <strong>April 3, 2026<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email<\/strong>: <a href=\"mailto:ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it\">ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-5217 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1007-1n-1-300x184.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1007-1n-1-300x184.jpg 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1007-1n-1-1024x627.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1007-1n-1-768x470.jpg 768w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1007-1n-1.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>XXV WEEK OF THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD \u2013 Contest for students<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dear teachers and colleagues,<\/p>\n<p>the XXV edition of the <strong>Week of the Italian Language in the World (SLIM)<\/strong>, scheduled for <strong>October 13\u201319<\/strong>, is approaching and we are pleased to announce the release of the new <strong>contest<\/strong> dedicated to learners of Italian throughout the New England consular district.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>SLIM 2025 theme<\/strong> is:<br \/>\n<strong>\u201cItalophonia: Language Beyond Borders.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are asking schools and college students to explore the linguistic, cultural, and social dimensions of Italian, by imagining a new community of people around the world united by their passion for our language and, through it, by their closeness to our country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Categories and Topics<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Primary School (Grades K\u20135) and Middle School (Grades 6\u20138):<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cItalian for me\u201d<\/em> \u2013 creative works such as drawings, comics, crafts, posters, or short videos (max. 5 minutes).<\/li>\n<li><strong>High School (Grades 9\u201312) and University:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>\u201cItalophonia: telling the story of a language that connects\u201d<\/em> \u2013 production of a pilot episode for a podcast (audio or video) lasting 3\u201310 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Awards:<\/strong><br \/>\nWinners will receive a <strong>$100 book voucher<\/strong>, offered by the Consulate and partner sponsors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Submission deadline:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>December 19, 2025<\/strong>, to<br \/>\n\ud83d\udce7 <em>ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it<\/em><br \/>\n(subject: <em>SLIM 2025 CONTEST<\/em>, according to the guidelines specified in the official call for entries).<\/p>\n<p>Entries will be judged by a panel of\u00a0experts, and will be awarded on February 4th,2025.<\/p>\n<p>All schools and universities in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont are invited to participate by unleashing their creative\u00a0juices.<\/p>\n<p>All participants will have a formal recognition from the Consulate General.<\/p>\n<p>Useful documents:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BANDO_ITA_XXV-SETTIMANA-DELLA-LINGUA-ITALIANA-NEL-MONDO-CON-INTEGRAZIONE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bando in italiano<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/XXV-WEEK-OF-ITALIAN-LANGUAGE-IN-THE-WORLD-WITH-INTEGRATION.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bando in inglese<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/waiver-liberatoria-SLIM-2025-1.docx\">Modulo di liberatoria<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Modulo-di-partecipazione-1.docx\">Modulo di partecipazione<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1pHZ0tTqhr_Y1xne1RdnsA99NZgTXSAm0\/view?usp=sharing\">XXV SLIM Concorso Powerpoint presentation\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#cap2619\"><strong>ANNOUNCING: AP ITALIAN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM<\/strong><\/button><\/p>\n<div>Dear Colleagues,<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>We are pleased to introduce a new initiative for the upcoming school year\u2014the\u00a0<b>AP Italian Mentorship Program<\/b>! This program is designed to foster collaboration, support, and professional growth among educators engaging with the AP Italian Language and Culture course*.<\/div>\n<div>Whether you are looking for guidance and resources at the AP Italian level or are eager to share your experience and expertise as a mentor, we warmly invite you to participate. This is a valuable opportunity to build connections, enhance instruction, and support student success.<\/div>\n<div><b>To participate, please complete the interest form\u00a0<\/b><b><u>by July 10, 2025<\/u><\/b><b>.<\/b><br \/>\nThis deadline allows us to thoughtfully match mentor-mentee pairs by August, ensuring that support is in place before the start of the school year.<\/div>\n<div>We encourage you to review the attached flyer for additional details.<\/div>\n<div>Let\u2019s work together to build a stronger AP Italian community!<br \/>\n<b>Join us in making a difference.<\/b><\/div>\n<div><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/div>\n<div>*Please note: This is the beginning of a larger initiative, with its initial focus on the AP Italian Language and Culture course.<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div><button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#cap2619\"><strong>ENROLLMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES IN ITALY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-2026: MUR CIRCULAR PUBLICATION AND PRE-ENROLLMENT OPENING<\/strong><\/button><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/esteri.acquistitelematici.it\/media\/images\/stemma.png\" alt=\"Elenco Fornitori - Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione ...\" width=\"359\" height=\"252\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Direzione Generale per la diplomazia<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>pubblica e culturale<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ufficio IV<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/conscuritiba.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7758830Circolare-2025-2026-immatricolazione-studenti-internazionali.pdf\">MUR circular<\/a> regarding the procedures for entry, stay, enrollment of international students and the related recognition of qualifications, for higher education courses in Italy in the academic year 2025-2026, with its attachments <a href=\"https:\/\/conscuritiba.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7758831Allegato-1-Circolare-2025-2026.pdf\">1<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/conscuritiba.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/7758832Allegato-2-Circolare-2025-2026.pdf\">2<\/a> (documents also available on the Universitaly portal &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universitaly.it\/studenti-stranieri\"> https:\/\/www.universitaly.it\/studenti-stranieri<\/a>), is hereby transmitted.<\/p>\n<p>Starting in April, international students applying for visas can pre-register with institutions of higher education through the Universitaly portal (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universitaly.it\/\">https:\/\/www.universitaly.it\/<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The Uni-Italia Association can support, where present with its centers abroad, foreign applicants to courses by offering guidance and assistance services also for the procedure to be completed through the Universitaly portal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#cap2619\"><strong>GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS (CHAPTER 2619\/2-2025)<\/strong><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"cap2619\" class=\"collapse\">\n<p>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued the Decree 4815\/0276 \u2013 attached hereto \u2013 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\u00a0<strong>promotion of Italian language and culture<\/strong>\u00a0exclusively in primary and secondary schools. The grants contribute to the payment of\u00a0<strong>teachers\u2019 salaries<\/strong>\u00a0hired under local law,\u00a0<strong>scholarships and study trips to Italy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>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\u00a0<strong>March 21<sup>st<\/sup> 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING A FUNDING REQUEST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Schools must submit the following forms to the Education Office of the Consulate General of Italy in Boston.<strong> 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>To ensure full functionality of the editable PDF format you will need to open attachments using Adobe, Internet Explorer or Edge.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Only applications that are filled out in the editable PDF format will be accepted<\/u><\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOLS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>LETTER OF REQUEST<\/strong>, written in Italian, on the School\u2019s headed paper containing the school\u2019s identifying details (name, address, contact information) with the motivation for the request, signed by the Principal or Head of Department.<\/li>\n<li><strong>APPLICATION FORM (ALL. A \u2013 ALL. B)<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Requests for support of <strong>Italian language teaching positions<\/strong> must be submitted using <strong>editable form &#8220;ALL. A&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Requests for <strong>scholarships\/study trips to Italy<\/strong> must be submitted using <strong>editable form &#8220;ALL. B&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"94\">In this case, when filling out All. A or B, schools must use the following exchange rate:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"129\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u20ac1.00 = $1.0983<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>FINAL REPORT FORM (ALL. A\/2 \u2013 ALL. B\/2)<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Schools should use the editable forms <strong>&#8220;All. A\/2&#8221;<\/strong> for contributions received for the creation and operation of Italian language teaching positions, and\/or <strong>&#8220;All. B\/2&#8221;<\/strong> for contributions received for scholarships\/study trips to Italy.<\/p>\n<p>The submission of these reports is <strong>mandatory<\/strong> for all schools that have received contributions within the past five years, regardless of whether they are applying for a new contribution.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Please take the time to read the annexes below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esteri.it\/mae\/resource\/atti_concessione\/CM_23649.pdf\">CM_20568<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7320495ALL.-A_2025-editabile.pdf\">ALL. A_2025 (editabile)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7320496ALL.-A-2_2025-editabile.pdf\">ALL. A 2_2025 (editabile)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/ALL.-B_2025_editabile.pdf\">ALL. B_2025_(editabile)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7320498ALL.-B-2_2025-editabile.pdf\">ALL. B 2_2025 (editabile)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In order to submit applications,\u00a0<strong>both the letter and the forms are to be signed by the Principal or Head of Department.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please note that\u00a0<strong>the deadline to submit the application form and documents to this office is March 21<sup>st<\/sup>, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The contribution request for Italian teaching positions should not exceed\u00a0<strong>euro 25,000.00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For any further information and\/or support in preparing the requested documents and filling out the required application forms, please contact the Education office:<\/p>\n<p>Tel +1 617 722 9409<\/p>\n<p>email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it\">ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#viaggi\"><strong>Funds for Short-Term Visits by Researchers, Professors, Experts, and Cultural Figures <\/strong><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"viaggi\" class=\"collapse\">\n<p>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:<br \/>\n________________________________________<br \/>\n<strong>Purpose of the Contribution<\/strong><br \/>\nTo partially cover travel and accommodation expenses for:<br \/>\n\u2022 Italian citizens or foreigners residing in Italy for at least two years, invited by foreign universities or cultural institutions.<br \/>\n\u2022 Foreign citizens or Italians residing abroad, invited by Italian universities or cultural institutions.<br \/>\n________________________________________<br \/>\n<strong>Contribution Amount<\/strong><br \/>\nMaximum duration: 10 days of research or cultural activity.<br \/>\n\u2022 Standard:<br \/>\no \u20ac250\/day (up to 5 days)<br \/>\no \u20ac50\/day (days 6 to 10)<br \/>\no Maximum: \u20ac1,500<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Strategic distant countries (Asia, Africa excluding MENA, Americas):<br \/>\no \u20ac350\/day (up to 5 days)<br \/>\no \u20ac250\/day (days 6 to 10)<br \/>\no Maximum: \u20ac3,000<\/p>\n<p>Note: Only economy-class travel is eligible for reimbursement.<br \/>\n________________________________________<br \/>\n<strong>How to Apply<\/strong><br \/>\nApplications must be sent to the Education Office at the Consulate general of Italy:<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it<\/span><br \/>\nwith a copy to the Coordination Unit:<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">dgdp.unic.cap2619@esteri.it<\/span><\/p>\n<p>An official invitation letter from the host institution is required.<br \/>\nPriority is given to projects under bilateral cultural agreements and executive programs.<br \/>\n________________________________________<br \/>\n<strong>Approval Process<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Within 10 days after the end of the visit, the beneficiary must submit:<br \/>\no Travel documents (tickets, boarding passes)<br \/>\no Certificate of stay issued by the host institution<br \/>\no Final activity report<br \/>\n________________________________________<br \/>\n<strong>Evaluation Criteria<\/strong><br \/>\n\u2022 Applicant\u2019s curriculum<br \/>\n\u2022 Expected cultural\/scientific impact and institutional partnerships<br \/>\n\u2022 Reputation of host institutions<br \/>\n\u2022 Rotation of beneficiaries<br \/>\n\u2022 Relevance to MAECI&#8217;s geographical and thematic priorities<br \/>\n\u2022 Existence of cultural cooperation agreements<br \/>\n________________________________________<br \/>\n<strong>Deadline<\/strong><br \/>\nApplications must be submitted by <strong>July 31, 2025<\/strong>.<br \/>\nEligible visits must take place <strong>between January 1 and November 15, 2025<\/strong>.<br \/>\nNo funding is available for visits after November 15, 2025.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Contributions-for-visits.pdf\">Click here for more information<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ALLEGATO-1.docx\">All. 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ALLEGATO-6.docx\">All. 6<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ALLEGATO-7.docx\">All. 7<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#uni2619\"><strong>GRANTS FOR UNIVERSITIES (Chapter 2619\/2 \u2013 FY 2025)<\/strong><\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"uni2619\" class=\"collapse\">\n<p>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 &#8211; Management plan 2.<\/p>\n<p>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 \u201ccattedra\u201d 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.<\/p>\n<p>The contribution request for the Italian teaching position should not exceed 25,000.00 euros.<\/p>\n<p>The contributions granted in the financial year 2025 must be used by the end of the activities of the academic year 2025\/26.<\/p>\n<p>Universities interested in submitting an application must complete <strong>Form A<\/strong> and send the request in <strong>PDF format via email<\/strong> to the Consulate\u2019s Education Office at <a href=\"mailto:ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it\"><strong>ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it<\/strong><\/a> no later than <strong>March 21, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUNDING APPLICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>LETTER FROM THE UNIVERSITY (max one page)<\/strong>: The letter must clearly and concisely state the reason for the funding request. It must be on the university&#8217;s official letterhead, signed by the Dean or Department Head, and bear the university\u2019s official stamp. A sample format is provided (<em><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/73521302619-2_2025_PAESE_Nome-Universita_Lettera_ESEMPIO.pdf\">Letter<\/a><\/em>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>All. A<\/strong>: fully filled out in the section designated for universities. A sample is provided (<em><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/73521312619_2_2025_PAESE_Nome_Universita_Form._A_ESEMPIO.pdf\">Form._A<\/a><\/em>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"94\">In this case, when filling out ALL. A, universities must use the following exchange rate:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"129\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u20ac1.00 = $1.0983<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>All. B<\/strong>: Universities that have received <strong>funding in FY 2024 or within the last five years (FYs 2019-2023)<\/strong> must submit a <strong>final report<\/strong> on the use of the most recent grant received. This must be completed using <strong>All. B<\/strong>, fully filled out in the section designated for universities. A sample is provided (<em><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/73521322619_2_2025_PAESE_Nome_Universita_Form._B_ESEMPIO.pdf\">Form._B<\/a><\/em>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In <strong>All. B<\/strong>, in addition to specifying the actual amount received in <strong>US dollars<\/strong>, universities must also indicate the <strong>Euro amount assigned<\/strong> in the official communication from this Office <strong>without making new currency conversions<\/strong> at the time of completing All. B. <strong>The submission of the final report is a mandatory requirement for the approval and disbursement of the grant.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Universities must use <strong>only the official forms attached to this message<\/strong>. The forms must be <strong>digitally completed without any modifications<\/strong> to the text provided by this Office, ensuring that the <strong>date, university stamp (as applicabile), and the academic representative\u2019s signature<\/strong> are properly included.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ATTACHED DOCUMENTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/73521292619_2_2025_Istruzioni_compilazione_Formulari_A_e_B_Cattedre.pdf\">2619_2_2025_Compilation Instructions<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2110198._A.docx\">Form A<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/2110203._B.docx\">Form B<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lettera-contributi-e-criteri-ENG-1.pdf\"><strong>Contributions, allocation criteria, and timelines for their utilization<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By <strong>April 21<sup>st<\/sup> , 2025<\/strong>, universities must send the <strong>original hard copies<\/strong> of the required documents (<em>Letter, Form A, and Form B<\/em>) <strong>with the official stamp (if available) and the handwritten signature of the academic representative<\/strong> to the following address:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consulate General of Italy<\/strong><br \/>\nEducation Office &#8211; 17 floor<br \/>\n600 Atlantic Ave, 02210<br \/>\nBoston<\/p>\n<p>For any further information and\/or support in preparing the requested documents and filling out the required application forms, please contact the Education office<\/p>\n<p>tel +1 617 722 9409<\/p>\n<p>mail: <a href=\"mailto:ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it\">ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"1034\"><strong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"641\">Training Event for Italian LS Teachers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"1034\">Join the <strong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"641\">Training Event for Italian LS Teachers!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"1034\">Organized by Edilingua, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Boston, the event will take place at the <strong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"693\">Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts<\/strong> on <strong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"715\">March 31, 2025<\/strong>, from <strong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"744\">3:30 PM to 8:00 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"1034\">A unique opportunity to enhance teaching methodologies, explore digital tools, and discuss motivational strategies with <strong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"881\">Telis Marin<\/strong>, teacher, author, and trainer. The event is free and includes teaching materials, a sample copy, and a Certificate of Participation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1090\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/survs.com\/survey\/q1o0he183h\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1090\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Register here<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1090\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Locandina_Boston.pdf\">More Info Here<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"62\">Scholarship Opportunities at the Teatro alla Scala Academy<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"202\">The <strong>Accademia d\u2019Arti e Mestieri dello Spettacolo Teatro alla Scala<\/strong> offers two prestigious scholarships for the upcoming academic year:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"599\">\n<li data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"348\"><strong data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"252\">Advanced Training Course for Opera Singers<\/strong>, a two-year program. Applications are open until April 9. For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7503563lyric-opera-25-2.pdf\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"599\"><strong data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"398\">Global Master in Performing Arts Management<\/strong>, a one-year program. Applications are open until:\n<ul data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"599\">\n<li data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"482\">October 1 for EU citizens<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"599\">September 17 for non-EU citizens<br data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"522\" \/>For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7503564Fascicolo-illustrativo-Master-PAM-2025-2026_compresso_PT1.pdf\">click here (first part)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7503565Fascicolo-illustrativo-Master-PAM-2025-2026_compresso_PT2.pdf\">here (second part)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"1009\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Opera singing course students can benefit from a <strong>\u20ac900 monthly scholarship<\/strong>, while three scholarships for the Master\u2019s program are granted by the <strong>Gianluca Spina Association<\/strong> of Politecnico di Milano. Additionally, further scholarships for outstanding international students are available through an agreement between the Academy and the <strong>Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Professional Development Opportunity for Teachers of Italian \u2013 Summer 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4162 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aur-alpha-logo-395x95-1-300x72.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aur-alpha-logo-395x95-1-300x72.jpg 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/aur-alpha-logo-395x95-1.jpg 395w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"328\">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.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"716\">The seminar <strong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"415\">ITL 502: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives in Italian Language Teaching<\/strong> will take place in Rome from <strong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"472\">July 7 to July 11, 2025<\/strong>, at <strong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"518\">The American University of Rome (AUR)<\/strong>. This intensive <strong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"562\">30-hour academic course<\/strong>, conducted entirely in Italian, will explore innovative teaching strategies while addressing learning challenges through an interdisciplinary approach.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"1039\">Under the guidance of <strong data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"762\">Dr. Flavia Laviosa<\/strong>, participants will have the option to earn <strong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"830\">2 university credits<\/strong> or attend the seminar with a <strong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"892\">certificate of participation<\/strong>. A <strong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"930\">non-refundable deposit of \u20ac250<\/strong> is required upon registration (refundable only in case the minimum number of participants is not reached).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1084\"><strong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1082\">Registration deadline: March 30, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1349\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\">For more information, please contact <strong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1159\">Prof. Catherine Ramsey-Portolano<\/strong> at <strong data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1183\">c.ramsey@aur.edu<\/strong><br data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1186\" \/>Or visit the website: <strong data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1349\" data-is-last-node=\"\">Summer Seminar: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/aur.edu\/summer-seminar-multi-disciplinary-perspectives-italian-language-teaching-7-11-july-2025\">Summer Seminar: ITL 502 Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives in Italian Language Teaching. 7 &#8211; 11 July, 2025 | The American University of Rome<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>BookTuberPrize 2025: The Contest for Young Digital Readers!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The <strong>BookTuberPrize 2025<\/strong> is back\u2014the award that combines reading and digital creativity! This competition, promoted by the <strong>Center for Books and Reading<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n<p>Participating is easy: <strong>choose an Italian book<\/strong> (a novel, poetry collection, illustrated book, or graphic novel\/comic), create a <strong>video review<\/strong> of up to <strong>2 minutes<\/strong> in <strong>mp4 format<\/strong>, and upload it to <strong>YouTube<\/strong>. <strong>Win book vouchers worth up to \u20ac1,000!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Deadline: March 31, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7417412Regolamento-concorso-Booktuber-2025.pdf\">Find out the rules<\/a> and participate now!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div>\n<h2><strong>Remembrance Day 2025<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packonebagshow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3684 img-fluid alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot_16-1-2025_114632_-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"339\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot_16-1-2025_114632_-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot_16-1-2025_114632_-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot_16-1-2025_114632_-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Screenshot_16-1-2025_114632_.jpg 1424w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>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.<br \/>\nCompletely 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\u2019t miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a unique story, perfect for students, educators, and history enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udd17 Listen now on Spotify or<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/pack-one-bag\/id1747325920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Apple Podcasts<\/a><br \/>\n\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Learn more at: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packonebagshow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pack One Bag<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Pack-One-Bag-volantino.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Additional information can be found here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>\u00a0BookTuberPrize 2025: The Contest for Young Digital Readers!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"462\">The <strong data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"94\">BookTuberPrize 2025<\/strong> is back\u2014the award that combines reading and digital creativity! This competition, promoted by the <strong data-start=\"193\" data-end=\"225\">Center for Books and Reading<\/strong>, 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.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"685\">Participating is easy: <strong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"513\">choose an Italian book<\/strong> (a novel, poetry collection, illustrated book, or graphic novel\/comic), create a <strong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"611\">video review<\/strong> of up to <strong data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"634\">2 minutes<\/strong> in <strong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"652\">mp4 format<\/strong>, and upload it to <strong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"682\">YouTube<\/strong>. <strong>Win book vouchers worth up to \u20ac1,000!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Deadline: March 31, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"812\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/7417412Regolamento-concorso-Booktuber-2025.pdf\">Find out the rules<\/a> and participate now!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"131\"><strong>MITA SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2727 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LOGO-MITA.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LOGO-MITA.png 158w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LOGO-MITA-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"131\">The <strong>Massachusetts Italian Teachers Association<\/strong> (MITA) offers <strong>four scholarships<\/strong> to deserving high school seniors in Massachusetts.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"164\"><strong data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"162\">Eligibility Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"476\">\n<li data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"222\">Students must be in seniors in high school.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"312\">Students must have studied Italian for at least three years at the high school level.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"392\">Students must be planning to attend a four-year accredited college or university.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"393\" data-end=\"476\">The Italian teacher must be a current member of the AATI\/MITA (only from the state of Massachusetts).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"520\"><strong data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"518\">APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 12, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"584\">For more information and to apply, visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aati-mass.org\/scholarships.html\">following link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"624\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Don&#8217;t miss this wonderful opportunity!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Eduitalia, 12th Award Ceremony<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3941 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/eduitalia-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/eduitalia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/eduitalia-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/eduitalia-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/eduitalia.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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&#8217; 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 \u2013 Study in Italy 2025 was presented, which outlines the educational opportunities in Italy for foreign students.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Summer Course 2025 \u2013 Scholarship for Teachers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3862 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/UniStrapg-Universita-per-stranieri-di-Perugia--300x130.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"272\" height=\"118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/UniStrapg-Universita-per-stranieri-di-Perugia--300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/UniStrapg-Universita-per-stranieri-di-Perugia--1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/UniStrapg-Universita-per-stranieri-di-Perugia--768x333.jpg 768w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/UniStrapg-Universita-per-stranieri-di-Perugia-.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3867 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/corsi-insegnanti-300x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"240\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/corsi-insegnanti-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/corsi-insegnanti-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/corsi-insegnanti-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/corsi-insegnanti.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>From <strong>July 14 to 27, 2025<\/strong>, the University for Foreigners of Perugia organizes the summer course <strong>&#8220;New Approaches to the Development of Language Competence. Teaching Grammar Today? How and Why?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>The scholarship covers free participation in the course and includes a contribution of <strong>\u20ac650<\/strong> to support accommodation expenses, which will be provided during the stay in Perugia.<\/p>\n<p>The full program will be available soon.<\/p>\n<p>For updates and information about the scholarship, you can visit the website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unistrapg.it\/it\/studiare-in-un-ateneo-internazionale\/corsi-di-aggiornamento-per-docenti\">Corsi di aggiornamento per docenti | Universit\u00e0 per Stranieri di Perugia<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can write to the following email address: <strong>altaformazione@unistrapg.it<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Borse di studio \u2013 Universit\u00e0 di Trento<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3819 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Immagine1-300x93.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"277\" height=\"86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Immagine1-300x93.png 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Immagine1.png 746w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The University of Trento has published the admission calls for the 2025-2026 academic year! Applications are now open for two Master&#8217;s degree programs offered by the School of International Studies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Master in International Security Studies (MISS), jointly offered with the Sant\u2019Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa;<\/li>\n<li>The Master in European and International Studies (MEIS).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The language for all courses is <strong>English<\/strong>. Both admission calls include a quota of places reserved for <strong>non-EU citizens<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The application <strong>deadline<\/strong> for non-EU citizens is <strong>March 6, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/71056622025-01-MSG-Bandi-MISS-e-MEIS-Trento.pdf\">Click here for more information. <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>XIII GIORNATA DELL\u2019ITALIANO 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3780 img-fluid alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/libro-per-amico-300x144.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"313\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/libro-per-amico-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/libro-per-amico.png 327w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>La <strong>Giornata dell&#8217;Italiano<\/strong>, sponsored by the <strong>Massachusetts Italian Teachers Association<\/strong> (MITA), is a great opportunity for colleges and universities to showcase their Italian programs and connect with high-school students and faculty.<\/p>\n<p>The theme on which the students are invited to create a performance will be: <strong>Un libro per amico<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This year, the event will take place at Northeastern University in Boston, MA.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Deadline for registration:<\/strong> March 31, 2025<\/li>\n<li><strong>Deadline for full payment:<\/strong> April 7, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/un-libro-per-amico.pdf\">Click here for more information\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>AATI \u2013 2025 National Italian Exam<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3775 img-fluid alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aati-300x100.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"333\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aati-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aati-1024x342.png 1024w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aati-768x256.png 768w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/aati.png 1091w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Registration for the 2025 National Italian Exam is open!<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some key dates:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration dates: <\/strong>November 11, 2025 \u2013 March 17, 2025<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exam Administration Dates:<\/strong> March 3, 2025 \u2013 April 10, 2025<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalitalianexam.org\/\">More information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSefz748yi4yMT5GfcCFp65vvaXS7BB-wC7jBHei9uJMPfyEDQ\/viewform?pli=1\">Request Registration link<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Pirandello Lyceum Scholarship Grant Applications Available<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3766 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Pirandello-Lyceum-Scholarship-1-300x73.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"349\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Pirandello-Lyceum-Scholarship-1-300x73.jpg 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Pirandello-Lyceum-Scholarship-1-1024x250.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Pirandello-Lyceum-Scholarship-1-768x187.jpg 768w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Pirandello-Lyceum-Scholarship-1.jpg 1608w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>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 <strong>April 1, 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>For more information and to apply for a scholarship, visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/pirandello.com\/pirandello-scholarship-program\/\">Pirandello Scholarship Program \u2013 Pirandello Lyceum<\/a> .<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>UNIBO<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3771 img-fluid alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2-300x67.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"77\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2-300x67.jpg 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2-768x172.jpg 768w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2.jpg 841w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The University of Bologna invites future international students to participate in the orientation days that the university is organizing online!<\/p>\n<p>The first event is the Virtual Fair \u2013 Bachelor&#8217;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&#8217;s or Single-Cycle Master&#8217;s Degree: <a href=\"https:\/\/open.unibo.it\/events\/virtual-fair-bachelors\">Virtual Fair \u2013 Bachelor&#8217;s Programmes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The second event is the Virtual Fair \u2013 Master&#8217;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&#8217;s Degree: <a href=\"https:\/\/open.unibo.it\/events\/virtual-fair-masters\">Virtual Fair \u2013 Master&#8217;s Programmes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The events are free, but registration is required. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Both events will be held in Italian and English.<\/p>\n<p>_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________<\/p>\n<p><strong>SCHOLARSHIPS FOR A SEMESTER COURSE IN ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE ONLINE WITH ATTACHED B2 LEVEL ITALIAN COURSE IN SELF-STUDY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3024 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/logo-300x109.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"278\" height=\"101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/logo-300x109.png 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/logo.png 749w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 278px) 100vw, 278px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"collapse\">ICoN &#8211; 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&#8217;s Degree in Italian Language and Culture (teaching-linguistic curriculum and arts, music, and entertainment curriculum).<\/p>\n<p>The scholarships are reserved for foreign citizens and Italians residing abroad, provided they meet the requirements for enrollment in an Italian university.<\/p>\n<p>The application deadline is set for <strong>September 9, 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"collapse\"><a href=\"https:\/\/laurea.italicon.it\/it\/borse-di-studio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for the ICoN Scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 align=\"left\">SCUOLA DI ITALIANO &#8211; RHODE ISLAND<\/h3>\n<h3 align=\"left\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2976 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/corso-italiano-300x232.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/corso-italiano-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/corso-italiano-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/corso-italiano-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/corso-italiano.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 align=\"left\">BOCCONI BACHELOR PROGRAMS<\/h3>\n<h3><em><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><strong>Early session<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2963 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/foto-bocconi-300x157.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"363\" height=\"190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/foto-bocconi-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/foto-bocconi-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/foto-bocconi-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/foto-bocconi.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.unibocconi.it\/en\/applying-bocconi\/bachelor-and-law-programs\/application-and-admissions\/admissions#cta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Learn more<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">XXIV Settimana della lingua nel Mondo<\/span> &#8211; Concorso per Scuole e Universit\u00e0<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div align=\"left\">\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2856 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Card-Video-300x181.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"310\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Card-Video-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Card-Video-1024x616.png 1024w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Card-Video-768x462.png 768w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Card-Video.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dear teachers and colleagues,<\/p>\n<p>the\u00a0XXIV edition of the Week of the Italian Language in the World (SLIM), scheduled for October 14-20, is approaching and\u00a0we are pleased to announce the release of the new contest dedicated to students of Italian in the New England consular district.<\/p>\n<p>The SLIM 2024 theme is \u201c<strong>Italian and the Book: the world between the lines<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>In the year in which Boston has been\u00a0designated\u00a0as\u00a0the \u201c<strong>Capital of Italian Creativity in the World<\/strong>\u201d, we are asking school and college students to explore the nexus between language and literature\u00a0by\u00a0reading and interpreting\u00a0in an original way some of the most interesting authors on the Italian publishing scene.<\/p>\n<p>Entries will be judged by a panel of\u00a0educational\u00a0and performing arts experts, and will be awarded during the week dedicated to the Festival of Creativity to be held in Boston\u00a0in\u00a0November 20-24, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>All schools and universities in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont are invited to participate by unleashing their creative\u00a0juices.<\/p>\n<p>All participants will have a formal recognition from the Consulate General.<\/p>\n<p>The deadline for submissions is <strong>Nov. 1st, 2024<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/bando.slim_.ing_.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bando in inglese<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/bando.slim_.ita_.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bando in italiano<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MODULO_DI_LIBERATORIA_SLIM_XXIV.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Modulo di liberatoria<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/XXIV-SLIM_MODULO_DI_PARTECIPAZIONE.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Modulo di partecipazione<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"page-header__title page-header__title-short\"><span class=\"page-header__title-value\">Master of Arts in Teaching in Italian<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umass.edu\/humanities-arts\/academics\/master-arts-teaching-italian#:~:text=Our%20master%20of%20arts%20in,tradition%20of%20the%20MA%20degree.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2787 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/immagine-x-Ivana-2-300x50.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"408\" height=\"68\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/immagine-x-Ivana-2-300x50.png 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/immagine-x-Ivana-2-1024x170.png 1024w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/immagine-x-Ivana-2-768x128.png 768w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/immagine-x-Ivana-2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 408px) 100vw, 408px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dear teachers and colleagues,<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>UMass is introducing a comprehensive <strong>Master of Arts in Teaching in Italian<\/strong> program designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel as educators in the field of Italian studies.<\/p>\n<p>For more detailed information about the program structure, admission requirements, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umass.edu\/humanities-arts\/academics\/master-arts-teaching-italian#:~:text=Our%20master%20of%20arts%20in,tradition%20of%20the%20MA%20degree.\">UMass website page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>MITA Scholarships for Educators 2024 &#8211; 2025<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2727 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LOGO-MITA.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"158\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LOGO-MITA.png 158w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LOGO-MITA-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 158px) 100vw, 158px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Board of Directors of the <strong>Massachusetts Italian Teachers Association<\/strong> (MITA) is offering <strong>four $250.00 scholarships<\/strong> 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&#8217;re considering furthering your professional development and networking opportunities, this is a chance not to be missed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DEADLINE<\/strong>: <span style=\"color: #993300;\"><strong>June 15, 2024<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n\u200b<br \/>\nWinners will be notified by the beginning of<strong> September 2024<\/strong>. The scholarship can be used within one year of being received (by September 2025).<br \/>\n\u200b<br \/>\nPlease complete the form using the link below.<\/p>\n<p>It is recommended to <a href=\"https:\/\/uark.us15.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=f9e89d80785a0200c6e4a4d4b&amp;id=e2d817e599&amp;e=4d5968f11a\">review the rubric<\/a> before filling out the form.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScPYYhM_Lzmu-aFUBboh_GFQUDaEQH77_Xz2nfuQaKOyvH-xw\/viewform\">Apply for the MITA Educator Scholarship<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>EDUITALIA SCHOLARSHIPS 2024<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2654 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/eduitalia-300x60.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"60\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/eduitalia-300x60.png 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/eduitalia.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Embassy of Italy in Washington D.C. and Eduitalia, an association of\u00a0<strong>116<\/strong>\u00a0qualified schools, colleges, and universities that offer courses for foreign students in Italy, have teamed up to offer\u00a0<strong>19<\/strong>\u00a0scholarships aimed at promoting the Italian language and culture in the United States.<\/p>\n<p>The grants will cover accommodation in Italy for up to 5 weeks at one of Eduitalia\u2019s associated Institutions, enrollment, Italian classes, study material, and extracurricular activities.<\/p>\n<p>The scholarships will allow winners to live an unforgettable study experience in Italy <strong>in 2025<\/strong>. All students who take the <strong>AP Italian Language and Culture<\/strong> exam are eligible. Winners will be chosen by the Education Offices of the Consular Network from the most deserving students.<\/p>\n<p>For more information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ambwashingtondc.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Bando-Eduitalia-2024.pdf\">Requirements and instructions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eduitalia.org\/advanced-placement\">Scholarships website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/eduitalia.org\/wp-content\/guide\/Guida-Eduitalia-2022-usa.pdf\">Eduitalia Guide Study in Italy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Embassy website:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ambwashingtondc.esteri.it\/en\/news\/dall_ambasciata\/2024\/04\/applications-for-the-eduitalia-scholarships-2024-are-now-open-and-available\/\">https:\/\/ambwashingtondc.esteri.it\/en\/news\/dall_ambasciata\/2024\/04\/applications-for-the-eduitalia-scholarships-2024-are-now-open-and-available\/<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>AATI National Italian Exam 2024<\/strong><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2241 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AATI-exams-2024-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AATI-exams-2024-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AATI-exams-2024-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AATI-exams-2024-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AATI-exams-2024-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AATI-exams-2024.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AATI-exams-2024.png\">Click here to see the full flyer<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Guida Eduitalia-Study In Italy 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2312 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/logo-eduitalia-300x77.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"77\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/logo-eduitalia-300x77.png 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/logo-eduitalia.png 399w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dear students and teachers,<\/p>\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/eduitalia.org\/wp-content\/guide\/Guida-Eduitalia-2024-usa.pdf\">Guida Eduitalia-Study in Italy 2024<\/a> which describes all the 115 academies and institutions where students can go and study Italian.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in having a fantastic experience in Italy and master Italian at best, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/eduitalia.org\/\">Eduitalia\u2019s website<\/a> to find all the courses available in schools, academies and universities in the most fascinating &amp; beautiful cities and regions in Italy and explore opportunities that might be of interest to you.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Bando Rotary Club &#8211; corso lingua italiana luglio 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>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&#8217;Universit\u00e0 per Stranieri di Perugia a luglio 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Ogni ulteriore indicazione circa le modalit\u00e0 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.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unistrapg.it\/studiare-in-un-ateneo-internazionale\/corsi-di-lingua-e-cultura-italiana\/informazioni-corsi-di-lingua\/borse-di-studio-per-la-frequenza-dei-corsi-di-lingua-e-cultura-italiana-per-stranieri\">Website<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/bando-Rotary-24-ENG.pdf\">bando-Rotary-24-ENG<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Opportunity: Evening Beginning Italian Teacher Needed for Salem High School Enrichment Program<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2270 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Evening-Beginning-Italian-Teacher-188x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Evening-Beginning-Italian-Teacher-188x300.png 188w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Evening-Beginning-Italian-Teacher.png 547w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Evening-Beginning-Italian-Teacher.png\">Click here to see the full flyer<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>MITA Scholarships 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2276 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MITA-Scholarships-2024-183x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"183\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MITA-Scholarships-2024-183x300.png 183w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MITA-Scholarships-2024.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 183px) 100vw, 183px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aati-mass.org\/scholarships.html\">Website<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MITA-Scholarships-2024.png\">Click here to see the full flyer<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Scholarships &#8211; Trentino is waiting for you<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>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&#8217;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 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mondotrentino.net\/Iniziative\/Borse-di-studio-Scholarships\">link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The deadline to send the application and required attachments to <a href=\"mailto:ufficio.partenariati@pec.provincia.it\">ufficio.partenariati@pec.provincia.it<\/a> is May 20, 2024 at 12:00 noon (am &#8211; CET).<\/p>\n<p>Applicants are advised to carefully consult the University&#8217;s course admission notices at this <a href=\"https:\/\/international.unitn.it\/incoming\/studying-at-unitrento\">page<\/a> with special reference to the deadline dates (may be earlier than May 20, 2024).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2282 img-fluid\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Scholarship-Trentino-212x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Scholarship-Trentino-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Scholarship-Trentino-724x1024.jpg 724w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Scholarship-Trentino-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Scholarship-Trentino.jpg 1241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 212px) 100vw, 212px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Scholarship-Trentino.jpg\">Click here to see the full flyer<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#graduatorie\">RANKINGS STUDY TOUR EATALY 2024<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"graduatorie\" class=\"collapse\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2663 img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/logo-ufficio-scolastico-300x276.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"208\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/logo-ufficio-scolastico-300x276.png 300w, https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/logo-ufficio-scolastico.png 367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 208px) 100vw, 208px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Education Office of the Consulate General of Italy in Boston is announcing the ranking of schools and universities \u00a0that 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&#8217;s website.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Arlington High School (Arlington, MA)<\/li>\n<li>MC Glynn MS &#8211; Andrews MS (Medford, MA)<\/li>\n<li>Monsignor Clarke School (Wakefield, RI)<\/li>\n<li>St Mary Academy Bay View (Riverside, RI)<\/li>\n<li>Lexington HS (Lexington, MA)<\/li>\n<li>Wilmington MS (Wilmington, MA)<\/li>\n<li>Canton HS (Canton, MA)<\/li>\n<li>Stoneham HS (Stoneham, MA)<\/li>\n<li>Northeastern University (Boston, MA)<\/li>\n<li>Mount Holyoke College (South Hadley, MA)<\/li>\n<li>Tufts University (Boston, MA)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<hr \/>\n<p>February 15 2024<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#unischool-14feb\">GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS (CHAPTER 2619\/2-2024)<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"unischool-14feb\" class=\"collapse\">\n<p>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has issued the Decree 4815\/0229 &#8211; attached hereto &#8211; 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 <strong>promotion of Italian language and culture<\/strong> exclusively in primary and secondary schools. The grants contribute to the payment of <strong>teachers\u2019 salaries<\/strong> hired under local law, <strong>scholarships and study trips to Italy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>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 <strong>March 8th 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><u>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:<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>A) contributions to support Italian teaching positions, both existing or new (Forms A and A2);<\/li>\n<li>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).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Please take the time to read the annexes below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/CM_20568.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CM_20568\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ALL.-A-2_2024-editabile.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ALL. A 2_2024 (editabile)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ALL.-A_2024-editabile.pdf\">ALL. A_2024 (editabile) <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ALL.-B-2_2024-editabile.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ALL. B 2_2024 (editabile)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ALL.-B_2024-editabile.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ALL. B_2024 (editabile)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In order to submit applications,\u00a0<strong>both the letter and the forms are to be signed by the Principal or Head of Department.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please note that <strong>the deadline to submit the application form and documents to this office is March 8th, 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The application should include:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>dated and signed letter of request of the School, on\u00a0<\/strong><strong>the School&#8217;s headed paper, signed by the Principal<\/strong><strong>with the motivation of the request and description of Italian Language activities<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li><strong>application Forms A, B, as applicable, in editable .pdf format, completed in all their parts in Italian, also dated and signed by the Principal<\/strong>;<\/li>\n<li><strong>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<\/strong>).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The contribution request for Italian teaching positions should not exceed <strong>euro 25,000.00<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>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.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>To ensure full functionality of the editable PDF format you will need to open attachments using Adobe, Internet Explorer or Edge.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Only applications that are filled out in the editable PDF format will be accepted.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>For any further information and\/or support in preparing the requested documents and filling out the required application forms, please contact the Education office:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Tel +1 617 722 9409<\/p>\n<p>email: <a href=\"mailto:ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it\">ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#unigrant-14feb\">GRANTS FOR UNIVERSITIES (CHAPTER 2619\/2-2024)<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"unigrant-14feb\" class=\"collapse\">\n<p>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 &#8211; Management plan 2.<\/p>\n<p>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 \u201ccattedra\u201d 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.<\/p>\n<p>The contributions granted in the financial year 2024 must be used by the end of the activities of the academic year 2024\/25.<\/p>\n<p>Please note that <strong>the deadline to submit the application form and documents to this office is March 8th, 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2619_2_2024_Istruzioni_compilazione_Formulari_A_e_B_Cattedre.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DATED, SIGNED AND STAMPED LETTER OF REQUEST<\/a> (maximum 1 page) with the motivation of the request;<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Form.A.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form A (request for contribution);<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Form.B.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form B (final report on the use of the last contribution received, as applicable).<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>For any further information and\/or support in preparing the requested documents and filling out the required application forms, please contact the Education office:<\/p>\n<p>Tel +1 617 722 9409<\/p>\n<p>Email: <a href=\"mailto:ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it\">ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#eataly\">Call for school visits to Eataly<\/button><\/p>\n<div id=\"eataly\" class=\"collapse\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Consulate General of Italy in Boston\u00a0wishes\u00a0to promote Italian food and wine culture\u00a0within\u00a0educational 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">S<em>tudy tours<\/em>\u00a0represent 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\u00a0origins, as well as the preparation and processing techniques, from the most traditional to the most innovative, for which Italy is world-famous.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>Study tours<\/em>\u00a0are normally composed of two phases: the first is dedicated to a guided tour of the\u00a0store, observing its display\u00a0dimensions\u00a0and its gastronomic and commercial\u00a0offerings, with tastings and samples of a selection of typical products; in the second phase, on the other hand, the students are called upon to\u00a0literally\u00a0put their &#8216;hands in the\u00a0dough&#8217;,\u00a0by engaging in\u00a0cooking workshops, such as hand-made pasta preparation. At the end of the tour, each student is also given a voucher for a\u00a0food\u00a0tasting\u00a0on site.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Through an application process, the\u00a0Consulate\u00a0will offer this study tour experience to\u00a0<strong>three groups of Italian students<\/strong>, of about 40 each, to be carried out by December 2024. Please note that, for school or university institutions, no\u00a0financial obligation\u00a0is foreseen, with the exception of any transportation costs to and from Eataly Boston.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In order to schedule the events in a timely manner, interested schools and teachers are asked to submit their applications to the email address\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it\">ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it<\/a>\u00a0by the deadline of\u00a0March\u00a031, 2024, providing the following information:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>name of the school or university<\/li>\n<li>name of the Italian teacher in charge of the project<\/li>\n<li>details of the school group involved (approximate number of students, age, grade and level of knowledge of the Italian language)<\/li>\n<li>reasons for the application (definition of the educational project in which the study tour experience is included)<\/li>\n<li>calendar preferences (indication of the month(s) of the year in which you wish to carry out the study tour).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Consulate reserves the right to select, through its own\u00a0sound and reasoned\u00a0judgement, the student groups that will benefit from the study tour experience, based on the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>number of participations (with priority for school or university institutions that have not already benefited from the experience)<\/li>\n<li>quality and coherence of the project and educational motivations<\/li>\n<li>compatibility of timetable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For information, please do not hesitate to contact the\u00a0Consulate&#8217;s Education\u00a0Office at the above address.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&nbsp; Ivana Marroncelli Education Office Director ivana.marroncelli@esteri.it T +1 617 722 2409 M +1 617 6970930 ufficioscuole.boston@esteri.it &nbsp; 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 [&hellip;]","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":4743,"parent":925,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1897","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1897","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1897"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1897\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6433,"href":"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1897\/revisions\/6433"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/925"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4743"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/consboston.esteri.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1897"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}