MUR Authorizes 30,241 Places for XI Cycle TFA Sostegno (Italy, June 2026)
The Ministry of University and Research published Decree No. 926 authorizing the XI cycle of specialization courses for support teachers for academic year 2025/2026. The decree provides 30,241 available places across preschool, primary, lower-secondary, and upper-secondary levels.
The Ministry of University and Research published Decree No. 926 authorizing the XI cycle of specialization courses for support teachers for academic year 2025/2026. The decree provides 30,241 available places across preschool, primary, lower-secondary, and upper-secondary levels.
What Changed?
Universities were authorized to activate the new TFA Sostegno cycle, including available places by education level, entrance-test dates, course organization rules, and the final deadline for completing the courses.
Old System vs New System
Candidates and universities were awaiting the official authorization and distribution of places for the next support-teacher specialization cycle.
The XI cycle is authorized with 30,241 places: 4,553 for preschool, 11,698 for primary, 4,842 for lower secondary, and 9,148 for upper secondary.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
The measure supports the future supply of specialized support teachers for students with disabilities and special educational needs.
Parent / Family Impact
Families of students requiring support may benefit if the new training cycle improves the availability of qualified support teachers over time.
School / Institution Impact
Schools may see a stronger future recruitment pipeline for specialized support roles, although staffing effects depend on course completion and hiring procedures.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teacher candidates receive confirmed opportunities, test dates, and course rules for obtaining specialization as support teachers.
Key Dates
- Decree date: 2026-06-26
- publication date: 2026-06-29
- preselection tests: preschool 2026-07-14
- primary 2026-07-15
- lower secondary 2026-07-16
- upper secondary 2026-07-17
- courses must conclude by 2027-06-30.
What To Do
- Candidates should check the call issued by their chosen university
- confirm the education level they are applying for
- and prepare for the relevant July 2026 preselection date.
What To Watch Next
Universities will publish local admission calls, registration deadlines, test procedures, and course calendars.
Global Context
The decree is important for inclusive education because Italy’s support-teacher model is a central part of its approach to educating students with disabilities in mainstream schools.
Source Record
Source type: Ministerial decree
Source name: Ministry of University and Research (MUR)