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.
FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONGRATULATIONS to our Honorees:
Silvana Chiappelloni, Claudio Giusti, and Mirella Galloni!
The Italian Language Foundation Fundraiser - June 26th, 2023
Commitment 2 Excellence Program
The Italian Language Foundation is delighted to bring you the following Commitment 2 Excellence Program activities:
Summer Leadership Conference
Email Us at info@italianlanguagefoundation.org to attend this conference.
One-To-One Mentorship
Click the ‘Sign Up’ link below to be connected with an ILF Mentor.
Summer Internship
Email Us at info@italianlanguagefoundation.org to inquire about our summer internships.
ANNOUNCING THE ITALIAN LANGUAGE FOUNDATION'S
NEW STUDENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Beginning January 2023, the ILF will award Fellowships to eligible 11th, 12th graders, and college freshmen.
The ILF Fellowship will be applied towards the study of Italian in an approved U.S. college program.
Students will select from a list of approved U.S. college programs* offering Italian language with business, engineering, medical sciences, etc.
*ILF will provide a college program list
Fellowship Eligibility
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Student MUST be continuing their HS Italian studies or new to studying Italian in College
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MUST be an ILF Student Member whose Teacher is also an ILF Member
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Students who score a 4 or 5 on the AP Italian exam or gold medal winners of the AATI National Italian Exam
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Contribute a blog describing your H.S. study of Italian
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Volunteer as a tutor or to another service group in your high school
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO SPONSOR THE FELLOWSHIP WITH A NAMING OPPORTUNITY, PLEASE SEND A MESSAGE TO:
info@italianlanguagefoundation.org
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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