Welcome to The Italian Language Foundation, Inc.
Promoting and Supporting Italian Language Education
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.
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
FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulate the 2021 Student Awardees
JOIN US in Congratulating our Awardees, ILF Student Members that have been selected to receive an Award for Excellence and cash stipends! 
ILF to launch C2E Program
1st C2E Student Webinar: Join us, October 16th for a Scholarship Chat with College Expert, Yaritza Gonzalez. Open to ILF 11th & 12th grade & college level students.
Watch this Featured Webinar
Dr. Enza Antenos, Director of the newly approved joint degree program in Language, Business & Culture at Montclair University: “Study+Italian+Work”
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