Welcome to The Italian Language Foundation, Inc.
Promoting and Supporting Italian Language Education
REGISTRATION for The Commitment 2 Excellence [C2E] Program is now open to 11th, 12th grade high school and freshmen college level ILF STUDENT MEMBERS.
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.
The ILF 2021 Awards for Excellence Ceremony
~ September 25, 2021 ~
JOIN US in Congratulating our Awardees, ILF Student Members that have been selected to receive an Award for Excellence and cash stipends! 
Teacher Webinar on AP Italian Art
~ September 30, 2021~
ILF Teacher Members can register for this upcoming Teacher Zoom Webinar: Italian Art in the pre-AP and AP Classes. The webinar will use artworks created without the restraints of traditional practices and materials to teach the Italian language and culture in pre-AP and AP courses.
Please Log In to register for this September 25, 2021, 7:30pm EST webinar.
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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