How to become a European mediator: enrolment for the course is now open in Naples
Enrolment is now open in Naples for a training course for European mediators in intercultural interaction. The University of Naples Federico II has announced enrolment for the tenth intake of the course ‘Mediatore Europeo per l’Intercultura e la Coesione Sociale’ — a programme training specialists in intercultural mediation and social integration. The programme is run by the Department of Political Science at the Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II in collaboration with the Comunità di Sant’Egidio and the Fondazione di Comunità del Centro Storico di Napoli. During the course, participants will study migration processes and legislation, the specific features of mediation in a multicultural society, and tools to promote peaceful coexistence and social integration in Italy. The programme comprises up to 350 hours: 200 hours of lectures, seminars and thematic workshops, and 150 hours of practical training within the Comunità di Sant’Egidio. Classes will be held in person in Naples every Thursday and Saturday from 15:30 to 19:30. To receive the final certificate, participants must attend at least 70 per cent of the sessions and pass the final exam. Who can take part 📍The main requirement is a secondary school leaving certificate or an equivalent qualification. For international applicants, knowledge of Italian at a level of at least B1 is required. If you do not have a certificate, your language proficiency can be assessed during an oral interview with teachers from the Comunità di Sant’Egidio Italian language school. Special conditions apply to those with international protection status: instead of an educational qualification, you may provide confirmation of your international protection status and a declaration of your educational level, which is verified and issued by the Comunità di Sant’Egidio school. Fees and Application Procedures The course fee is 200 euros. A total of 50 places are available. If the number of applications exceeds the number of places, candidates will be selected on the basis of the documents submitted and their educational achievements. ✍️📚Applications will be accepted until 2 November 2026, 12:00. Documents may be submitted in person to the Scuola di Lingua e Cultura Italiana della Comunità di Sant’Egidio at Via San Nicola a Nilo 5–6, Naples, or sent by email to: corsiformazionefederico@gmail.com. The results of the selection process are due to be published by 6 November 2026. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate of attendance. In addition, the programme offers the possibility of recognition of up to 12 university credits (CFU) within the study programmes of the Department of Political Science, subject to the relevant decision by the faculty. The course may be of particular interest to those who are already working or plan to work in the fields of migrant integration, social support, education, intercultural communication and work with foreign communities in Italy.
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