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The Italian Language Foundation

Promoting and Supporting Italian Language Education

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What Do We Do?

Support the growth of Advanced Placement Program in Italian

ILF Student Members are eligible for the Awards for Excellence, Internships, the Commitment 2 Excellence Program and more.

Train and support teachers of Italian, especially AP Italian

ILF Teacher Members are offered free professional development workshops and webinars and eligible for the Teacher Recognition Awards.

Promote Italian Language study in the United States & the world

Supports the study of Italian language and culture at the highest level in schools and universities throughout the U.S. and across the world.

FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS

The College Board has launched its new AP ITALIAN PROGRAM, to begin during the upcoming fall semester, 2026-2027.
The revised AP Italian course is described by the College Board as follows:
  • Course frameworks for 6 AP world language and culture courses will align across skills and learning objectives.
  • A course project will require students to use source materials in the target language to prepare for authentic speaking tasks on exam day.
Teachers of Italian are currently in training sessions to prepare them to conduct the new AP Italian course.
Course Project
  • The course project will be drawn from the theme of Unit 3: Art and Creativity and will focus on music as a lens for exploring cultural products, practices, and perspectives across the target language world.
  • A Course Project Packet will be released annually in January of the exam administration year.
  • Students will use source materials in the target language to prepare for authentic speaking tasks on exam day.
  • Prior to the exam, students will submit a Personalized Project Reference (PPR)—an outline of their presentation—by April 30 through the AP Digital Portfolio.
  • On exam day, students will present their project by responding to speaking free-response questions in Bluebook. They’ll be given a printed version of their PPR to reference.
  • A project manual will be included in the appendix of the course and exam descriptions (CEDs) to help teachers understand the required project components and facilitate students’ preparation for and completion of the course project.
More information about the revised AP Italian program and exam may be found at AP Central:
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/ap-world-languages-revisions

The Italian Language Foundation’s College Fellowships

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING CHANGES TO THE ILF COLLEGE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM:
In response to the revised AP ITALIAN PROGRAM and EXAM, the new criteria for the Award for Excellence will include the following:
  • As in the past, both the AP Italian Student and Teacher need to be registered as ILF Members, and need to submit proof of active membership.
  • The student of AP Italian submits a summary of her/his AP Italian project at the same time that the AP Italian score is submitted to The Italian Language Foundation.

    The exact date will be announced when the College Board announces its date for score reporting.
  • The student of AP Italian describes in paragraph form (250 words or less) the impact of the newly revised AP Italian format on the individual learning experience.

      A. Was the research into the theme of Art and Creativity a beneficial experience?
      B. Did the new format offer the students the opportunity to expand their knowledge and excel?
      C. What advice would you offer future AP Italian students who will be taking this course in 2027-2028?
  • Student must submit proof of the AP Italian Exam score to The Italian Language Foundation as soon it becomes available.
  • All required information, as described above, must be submitted in one email message. Kindly use Microsoft Word to create and send your summary and your advice to future AP Italian students. Send a photo of your actual AP Italian Score Report to the ILF, as well. Proof of ILF Student and Teacher Membership should also be included in the one email message that you will send to the Italian Language Foundation.

    Incomplete applications for the Award for Excellence will automatically disqualify the student applicant.
1. Applications for the Spring, 2027 ILF Fellowships will be announced shortly.
 
2. For all ILF College Fellowships, students who qualify for a Fellowship may apply TWICE for two separate semesters during their four year college enrollment. Students must apply separately for each fellowship, and must meet all criteria each time.
 
3. All information required for each Fellowship should be submitted in ONE EMAIL MESSAGE to:
 
Only complete applications will be considered. Applications will be complete once proof of registration in an Italian language class is submitted. 

Become an ILF Student Member (it’s free): Sign up here!

  • Send the following to [email protected]:
    • Name of teacher who is an ILF Teacher Member. (Professor not a Teacher Member? They can register here: Teacher Member Sign-Up)
    • A letter of recommendation from your college professor of Italian
    • A letter of recommendation from a leader of a volunteer organization you are affiliated with as a tutor or other volunteer
    • A blog (250 words or less) describing your experience studying Italian, traveling to Italy, visiting Italian art exhibits, concerts, restaurants, specialty markets, etc.  Also, send one or two photos relevant to your blog, a title, and a two-sentence bio of yourself. Submit it in Italian and English.
    • Your official transcript from your most recent semester
    • Proof of enrollment in an Italian language class for the semester applied for

Alfred Catalanotto Memorial Fellowship – for students attending colleges/universities in the USA studying business as a major concentration, and are enrolled in an Italian language class(es). Fellowship is $1,000 per semester.

Enrico Fermi – ILF College Fellowship: Student required to be enrolled in a college Italian language class and also in science and/or math classes, including pre-med, scientific research, etc. Fellowship is $1,000 per semester.

The Claire Gaudiani Memorial Fellowship – Student required to be enrolled in a college Italian language class, together with other academic courses. A minor or major concentration in Italian is not required. Fellowship is $1,000 per semester..

Fred Kuwornu – ILF College Fellowship: Student required to be of African-American heritage and enrolled in a college Italian language class, together with other academic courses. A minor or major concentration in Italian is not required. Fellowship is $1,000 per semester.

For more information on The Claire Gaudiani Memorial Fellowship program, visit our Student Page.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SPONSOR THE FELLOWSHIP WITH A NAMING OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE SEND A MESSAGE TO:

 [email protected]

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Thank you to the Giambelli Foundation for its support!

ILF Is Proud To Announce It Has Reached Its Matching Goal And Received A Grant From The Giambelli Foundation. We Are Grateful For Their Continued Support Of ILF’s Mission And Programs

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Italian Language Foundation, Inc.
8 East 69th Street
New York, New York 10021

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Italian Language Foundation, Inc.
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