The public agency Andalucía TRADE has organized a direct mission in Italia on February 6th and 7th to strengthen the internationalization of schools Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE)Seven Andalusian centers are participating in this action in Milán y Turín to consolidate the region as a leading destination for the second largest source of language students.
B2B strategy in the economic hubs of northern Italy
The commercial rollout, coordinated by Andalucía TRADEIt has been structured to maximize its impact on the Italian education system. The Andalusian delegation, composed of entities such as Grupo Petanwen, María Francisca Vallejo Rivas, the Escuela de Idiomas Carlos V, La Playa Escuela de Español, Cervantes & Cervantes Debla, Instituto San Fernando de la Lengua Española y Maravillas Programas Internacionales, has implemented an agenda of 96 professional meetings.
The first day in the hotel AC Milano The first focused on business meetings with specialized language agencies, while the second focused on the Starhotel Majestic de TurínSpanish teachers were targeted as key prescribers of the language immersion courses.
Key data on the ELE market in Italy and Andalusia
Italia It represents a high-priority market: it is the only country where Spanish is the foreign language that continues to grow in absolute numbers of secondary school students. With more than 884.000 studentsThe country also stands out for its high volume of certifications. DELE.
| Indicator | Figure / Detail |
|---|---|
| Spanish students in Italia | 884.000 students |
| Annual students received in Andalucía | 60.000 students |
| Educational centers in Andalucía | More than 150 centers |
| Scheduled meetings on the mission | 96 B2B meetings |
| Participating Italian agencies | 12 specialized agencies |
The choice of Turín responds to the relevance of the region of Piamontewhich houses two of the nine Spanish sections in the country. The project has the support of Consejería de Educación de la Embajada de España en Italia and the collaboration of Instituto Cervantes.
Sector potential and institutional support
Globally, Spanish has 595 million speakers and 24 million international students. Andalucía It positions itself as the main hub in España, concentrating the largest number of centers accredited by the Instituto Cervantes.
- National leadership: Andalucía It has about fifty accredited centers.
- Strategic financing: The action is co-financed by the Unión Europea the FEDER Operational Program of Andalusia 2021-2027.
- Sustained growth: Spanish is the only language that is increasing its student base in the Italian formal education system.
Key points and frequently asked questions about teaching Spanish in Italy
Why is Italy a priority market for Andalusian schools?
Because it is the second country that sends the most students to Andalucía to learn the language and has a solid base of more than 884.000 students, with Spanish being the only language that is growing in its secondary education system.
What role does Andalucía TRADE play in this sector?
The agency acts as a facilitator of the Capabilities, organizing trade missions and B2B meetings so that local schools can connect with language travel agencies and international influencers.
How many students choose Andalusia as a language destination?
The region receives approximately 60.000 students Spanish speakers, attracted by the quality of its more than 150 specialized centers, many of them with the quality seal of Instituto Cervantes.
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