Professional Development for Teachers of Italian

X National Italian Teachers’ Conference

24 October 2025

Co.As.It. is hosting the X National Italian Teachers’ Conference in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy, the Italian Consulate Sydney, and the Italian Institute of Culture Sydney.

The conference is a valuable opportunity for professional development and exchange for all Italian language teachers working in Australian educational contexts.

With Professor Silvia Gilardoni, Associate Professor Antonia Rubino, and Emeritus Professor John Kinder as featured speakers, this years theme, Italofonia- Language Beyond Borders, explores the global spread of the Italian language, enriched by its rich history, migration, and cultural heritage.

As part of the conference, particpants will also be offered the opportunity to join cultural experiences throughout Sydney for un ponte Italiano!

Are you a teacher of Italian?

Are you looking for professional learning support?

Our team provides access to an Italian professional learning community, Italian Certification exams CELI and DILS, as well as access to an online resource centre with a dedicated program of professional learning activities.

Find out about seminars run by qualified practitioners and Italian language courses designed to maintain language competency.