Discover Italian Literature — Join the 2026 Book Club
Love reading and meaningful conversations? The 2026 Book Club is the perfect opportunity to explore contemporary and classic Italian literature while meeting other readers in a friendly and welcoming environment. Beginning on X April and running until October, we will meet once a month on Saturday, at the Italian Club in Pretoria, to discuss a selected book by an […]
Read moreScholarships offered by the Italian Government to foreign students and Italian citizens residing abroad (IRE)
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers scholarships to foreign students residing abroad and Italian citizens residing abroad (IRE) for the 2026–2027 academic year, with the aim of promoting cooperation in the cultural, scientific, and technological fields, supporting the international projection of Italy’s economic system, and fostering the dissemination of knowledge […]
Read moreGrants for translations
Grants and prizes by the Foreign Ministry for translations The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation promotes the dissemination of Italian publishing and cinematographic works abroad by providing incentives to translation and dubbing/subtitling initiatives, as a strategic tool for promoting Italian language and culture abroad. The Foreign Ministry provides two types of financial […]
Read moreItalian Art History Course
From the Byzantine Era to Renaissance and Romanticism Discover the evolution of Italian art and its enduring influence on European culture through a structured and engaging online course led by Professor Luigi Robuschi, expert in Italian history and the history of art. This course offers a virtual journey through some of Italy’s most significant artistic […]
Read moreThe Book Club
Italian Literature Reading Journey – 2026 Edition Discover Italy through its stories. The Italian Cultural Institute invites you to embark on a year-long literary journey through Italy, exploring a carefully curated selection of Italian novels in English translation. Guided by Dr. Raphael d’Abdon, this monthly book club offers an opportunity to engage deeply with Italy’s […]
Read moreCALL FOR APPLICATIONS – ITALIAN LANGUAGE TEACHERS (For the Courses of the Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria)
The Italian Cultural Institute of Pretoria intends to conduct interviews for the selection of candidates to be included in the roster of qualified teachers for the Italian language courses of the Institute for the year 2025. Interested applicants may submit their application by completing the attached form. The form must be sent together with a […]
Read moreScholarships for the Academy of Arts and Crafts of the Performing Arts of the Teatro alla Scala
The Academy of Arts and Crafts of the Performing Arts Teatro alla Scala” has opened selections for the two-year advanced training course for opera singers (https://www.esteri.it/it/opportunita/borse-di-studio/per-cittadini-stranieri/progetti-speciali/accademia_teatro_alla_scala/ ), and for the one-year “Global Master in Performing Arts Management” (https://www.esteri.it/it/opportunita/borse-di-studio/per-cittadini-stranieri/progetti-speciali/accademia_teatro_alla_scala/ ). For the course, they are open until April 9th, while for the Master they are open […]
Read moreItalian Book & Wine Club
Introducing the Italian Book & Wine Club in Pretoria: A Literary and Culinary Italian Experience Don’t miss the chance to take part in this exceptional cultural and culinary journey! The Italian Book & Wine Club is a unique series of events that combines the richness of Italian literature with the pleasure of wine tasting during […]
Read moreCALL FOR APPLICATION – “ITALYOU” SCHOLARSHIP FOR ITAS MASTER’S DEGREE COURSE OFFERED BY UNIVERSITY FOR FOREIGNERS OF PERUGIA (ITALY) ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/26
1. Foreword The University for Foreigners of Perugia (UniStraPG) is offering in collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) one scholarship for the Master’s degree in “Teaching of the italian language to foreigners” – ITAS (Laurea Magistrale per l’Insegnamento dell’Italiano a Stranieri) AY 2025/26. The Education Office at the Consulate […]
Read moreItalian Book & Wine Club
The Italian Cultural Institute in Pretoria is pleased to invite you to join our Italian Book & Wine Club: Monthly on Saturdays – 12:00 for 12:30 Tutto Vino, Italian Club of Pretoria, 78 George Storrar Drive Each session features a celebrated Italian novel, read in English and introduced by Dr Raphael d’Abdon. For enrolments, discounts […]
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