Istituto Statale Istruzione Superiore Federico II

About Istituto Statale Istruzione Superiore Federico II

Istituto Statale Istruzione Superiore Federico II is a public upper secondary institution operating within the Italian education system. The school’s educational vision is grounded in preparing young people for conscious participation in national culture while situating learning within a broader European and global perspective.

The institution prioritizes the acquisition of at least one foreign language as a key competence for academic progression, employability, and lifelong learning. Its educational framework reflects a strong alignment with European educational values, including intercultural dialogue, active citizenship, and skills development relevant to contemporary labour markets.

The project participation stems from the school’s EU Development Plan, which emphasizes modernization, internationalization, and integration of innovative methodologies in teaching practice.

Role in WE ARE IN VR

Within the WE ARE IN VR partnership, Istituto Federico II contributes as a pedagogical implementation and development partner.

Its role includes:

• Participating in the co-design of VR-based language learning methodologies
• Integrating immersive scenarios into secondary education language curricula
• Testing and refining speaking-focused activities within authentic classroom settings
• Contributing to professional exchange and transnational collaboration

The school ensures that VR-based innovations are pedagogically aligned with upper secondary educational standards and contribute meaningfully to student competence development.

Expertise Relevant to the Project

The institution’s focus on foreign language education as a tool for employability and European integration aligns directly with the project’s objective of strengthening students’ speaking skills and communicative confidence.

Teachers at the school engage in continuous professional development related to language instruction and innovative methodologies. Participation in the project supports further methodological modernization, particularly through the integration of immersive technologies.

The school’s orientation toward lifelong learning and European cultural participation reinforces the project’s aim to create adaptable and scalable models for language teaching innovation.

Contribution to Project Activities

Within the project lifecycle, the Italian partner contributes to:

• Development and adaptation of VR-supported lesson scenarios
• Participation in teacher training activities related to effective use of VR content
• Contribution to evaluation and quality assurance processes
• Engagement in transnational meetings and collaborative workshops
• Dissemination activities targeting local and regional education stakeholders

Through its active engagement in both development and piloting phases, the institution strengthens the project’s practical relevance at secondary education level.

European Added Value

Istituto Federico II enhances the project’s European dimension by linking foreign language competence to employability, intercultural awareness, and lifelong learning—priorities central to European education policy.

The exchange of practices between Italy and partner countries allows for comparative pedagogical analysis and ensures that project outputs are transferable across diverse educational contexts.

By situating immersive language learning within a broader framework of European citizenship and professional readiness, the school contributes to the development of a sustainable, transnational innovation model.