Il Dipartimento - DFA/ASP

The Department of Education and Learning / University of Teacher Education (DFA/ASP) is responsible for the basic and continuing training of teachers in compulsory schools and high schools, and carries out research, development, and dissemination activities in the educational and training field.

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The Department of Education and Learning / University of Teacher Education carries out its activities on behalf of the Dipartimento dell’educazione, della cultura e dello sport (DECS), in cooperation with the Divisione della scuola, schools and other partners.

Activities include:
  • the initial training of pre-school and primary school teachers and the didactic-pedagogical training of special school, middle school and high school teachers;
  • in-service training for teachers at all levels;
  • research, development, service and consultancy activities in education and training;
  • promotion and implementation of events, educational resources and scientific and cultural publications aimed at teaching staff, pupils, families and other interested parties.

. Department personnel

Thanks to the courses offered and the training requirements of the Department of Education and Learning / University of Teacher Education, the students who attend have varied backgrounds ranging from high school education to PhDs in a specific discipline.

The profile of the lecturers and researchers also shifts from psychology to chemistry, from education sciences to environmental sciences, contributing to the distinct multidisciplinary nature of the working groups.
  • 158
    Employees
  • 596
    Students in Undergraduate and Graduate Studiesne di base
  • 3493
    Enrolment in Continuing Education Courses
  • 177
    Graduates in 2024
Data source: Fatti e cifre 2024 from the Department of Education and Learning / University of Teacher Education

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The Department of Education and Learning / University of Teacher Education was founded in 2009 following the integration of the former Alta scuola pedagogica (ASP) in Locarno into SUPSI. 

The history of teacher education in Ticino is a long one, beginning in November 1873, when the Scuola Normale (as it was called until 1930) opened its doors.  

The 150 Scuola Magistrale website, created to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Scuola Magistrale (Teacher training school) in 2023, provides an opportunity to learn more about the episodes, women and men who have determined this important part of the civil and social development of Canton Ticino and SUPSI.
 

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Direction and Advisory Commission

The leadership of the DFA/ASP is entrusted to the Director and members of the Direction, who are supported by the Advisory Commission.
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Departmental strategy

The DFA/ASP defines and pursues its strategy in the service of the student body, the education systems and the community on the basis of a four-year action plan, drawn up in synergy with the SUPSI strategy.
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Services

SUPSI provides numerous services for its academic community, to support the student body and staff in the practical needs of daily life, career development and to provide support in the areas of reconciling personal and educational/professional life as well as other equal opportunities issues.

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Where to find us

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  • Department of Education and Learning / University of Teacher Education

  • Piazza San Francesco 19
    CH-6600 Locarno

  • Telephone switchboard and InfoDesk

     

    The InfoDesk will be closed from 23 December 2025 to 6 January 2026 inclusive.

     

    Monday - Thursday: 08:00-09:00 / 10:00-12:15 / 14:00-16:15
    Fridays: 08:00-09:00 / 10:00-12:15

     

    Times may be subject to change.
    Please contact the switchboard for verification.

     

  • T +41 (0)58 666 68 00

    dfa@supsi.ch

    www.dfa.supsi.ch

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