Italian Assistant Teacher

To be admitted to the selection process, the following requirements must be met:

• Be Italian citizens
• Be residents in Italy
• Be native Italian speakers
• To have a maximum age of 35 years
• Have English language proficiency not lower than level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
• Hold a
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or equivalent from the old system, obtained at the Catholic University + Level I Master in “Teaching Italian L2” from the Catholic University
    or
    Hold a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or equivalent from the old system, obtained from another university + Level I Master in “Teaching Italian L2” from the Catholic University
    or
    Hold a Bachelor’s/Master’s degree or equivalent from the old system, obtained at the Catholic University + Certification for teaching Italian to foreigners L2 (Cedils, Dils-PG, Ditals).

For more information, please refer to the dedicated announcement.

Programme dates: 4 March - 5 December 2025
Application deadline: 19 December 2024

The number of places varies from year to year.

The linguistic assistant positions are offered to selected Italian graduates through an announcement by universities collaborating with Co.As.It.

The interviews will be conducted in English, and will be carried out by COASIT representatives after the registration deadline. The post-interview selection process will take about two weeks.

The teaching assistants on the programme are paid AUD 1.520,00 gross per week.
The teaching assistants are responsible for all other expenses related to their stay:

• flight 
• accommodation
• food 
• visa (Working Holiday Visa)

1. Attend an info session about the program: check the dates and sign up.
2. Complete the online application, upload the required attachments, and pay the €35 application fee.

All students who take part in an international programme promoted by Cattolica International must take out a "Student Safety Package", which includes insurance cover and an emergency app. The cost for this is €150. 

In addition to this, all students on Cattolica International mobility programmes are required to:

• register on the Farnesina website
• keep updated on the international situation via official channels of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and in particular refer to the Safe Travel site for information about any COVID provisions in force for entry into the country where the programme will be carried out.