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Formatori, (Italian Training Personnel Association) has worked in the field of
language training for over 20 years. Since its foundation, it has been continuously
committed to research and improvement of operating processes in language training
and communication. Founded in 1985, it is recognised by the Ministry of Education,
and is an examination centre of the O.C.R. (Universities of Oxford and Cambridge
and of the Royal Society of Arts). It is an examination centre for the Universities of
London and Edinburgh. The International Language School is the official centre and
exclusive representative in Italy of the certification body WBT – Weiterbildungs-
Testsysteme GmBH, member of the ALTE (Association of Language Testers in
Europe), for TELC (The European Language Certificates) European language
certification; with respect to these certificates, for the “Progetto Lingue 2000”, the
ILS signed the memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Education,
Universities and Research in 2001, and in 2002 signed a framework agreement with
the CRUI (Conference of Italian University Chancellors) for the “Campus One”
project. The language skill levels adopted by our mother-tongue teachers are those
stated in the Common European Framework of the Council of Europe.Since 1985,
the ILS has provided regular language training and updating courses for teachers in
State Schools. Examples include the courses organised under a convention with
IRRSAE Lazio (“The second language in elementary schools with reference to
continuity with infant school and multiracial classes” and “Multicultural didactic
paths: training requirements and integration strategies”). The first course, aimed at
training teachers in English language pronunciation didactics and Italian language
teachers for multiracial classes, involved approximately 800 elementary school
teachers; the other course, originating in the need to create intercultural training
courses for teachers, involved approximately 200 middle school teachers throughout
Lazio.
ITALY
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organisation:
Maria Cristina Faustelli
Techer Trainer
mariacristina.faustelli@gmail.com
Italian in Italy
Italian in Italy is an association of 26 language & cultural schools in Italy. The aim is
to promote Italian language and culture to foreign students. Italian in Italy organizes
training sessions and workshops; teachers are highly qualified in second language
acquisition; study programmes focus on each student’s social integration needs.
Italian in Italy has its own Quality Assurance Certification System, in accordance with
Uniter, accredited Sincert Prot. N. 35 03E del 07/01/2003. Our association assures
high standards of excellence in the provision and management of Italian language
courses. Member schools are authorized examination centers for the ‘Certificato di
Italiano’ TELC, member of ALTE (Association of Language Testers in Europe), and
organize preparation courses for CILS exam (University of Siena), IT examination (III
University of Rome), CELI/CIC examination (University of Perugia). Italian in Italy is