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Check out our FAQs and find answers to your questions about United Network simulations. Ways to participate, enrollment, refund policies and more.

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The answers
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Check out our FAQs and find answers to your questions about United Network simulations. Ways to participate, enrollment, refund policies and more.

To sign up, simply fill out the form you’ll find here. Remember to enter a valid email address that is monitored daily. All communications following the registration, in fact, will be sent via email to the address you provided.

Participation in our projects includes a training course. In order to attend the preparation courses, we recommend that you register as soon as possible.

No specific English level is required to participate in the English language simulations. For the MUNER-NY simulation there is an online test, divided into an aptitude test and an oral part in English. Those who have a B2 level (Cambridge: First; TOEFL: 46 – 93; IELTS: 5.0 – 6.5; Trinity: 7 – 9; BULLATS: 60 – 74) or higher (C1 or C2) English language certification are exempt from the English language interview. Holders of the above qualifications are still required to take the aptitude test.

PCTO hours will be recognized and certified if an agreement has been signed between the school and United Network. Simulations will be recognized with 70 hours of PCTO. If you decide to participate in both a national and international project in the same school year, you will be recognized for 130 hours.

The PCTO certificates will be uploaded within your restricted area, and can be downloaded, printed, and brought to school after the simulations are completed.

Yes. Within your restricted area you will find all the information and documents needed to apply for a scholarship.

The dress code required is formal dress. This means:

  • suit for girls;
  • suit for boys.

During the stay abroad, in the days of visiting the cities, no specific clothing is required. You may wear the clothes that make you feel most comfortable.

Simulations are held in prestigious locations. Locations will be communicated prior to the event to participants via email.

The final schedule of events will be emailed to you before the simulations begin.

Only Italian citizens with a passport with an electronic microchip inserted in the cover, the only type of passport issued in Italy since October 26, 2006, can take advantage of the “Visa Waiver” program: the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) activation procedure, which is a condition for entry into the United States, can be carried out independently by the participating students themselves or alternatively can be requested from United Network at a cost of €55.00.

Excluded from the possibility of requesting ESTA are certain categories of passports and / or certain citizens, they must proceed to apply for a visa at the Embassy of the United States of America and can not apply to United Network ESTA service, for more information please refer to the website of the State Police, Passport section, subsection Travel to the USA.

Of course! You can follow the application process on our website.

United Network will be able to issue you a certificate of participation in the activities and simulation. You will be able to inquire at your school as to whether the certificate will be accepted and absences excused.

Most colleges and universities recognize course credits for participating in the project. Check with your school or university about this possibility.

No. The countries are assigned with an automatic system that takes into account the number of simulations previously carried out. So you won’t be able to choose your own country, but based on your experience, you may be assigned a more relevant country.

You can deliver it in paper form and countersigned during one of the meetings before the simulation. You can also send it by email to the PEC address lefolsrl@pec.it or by registered mail to the headquarters of Via Parigi 11, 00185, Rome.

You can write us an email indicating your name, surname and school and requesting to be unsubscribed.

Reimbursement for IMUN, SNAP, NLE and PRESS projects is only possible by sending a request for withdrawal by registered mail no later than 14 days after the date of payment.

Reimbursement for foreign projects is only possible by sending a request for withdrawal by registered mail no later than 14 days after the date of acceptance and signing of the contract.

The commission will be assigned to you after the preconference. The assigned country will be visible in your personal area before the Christmas vacations. However, an email will be sent to remind you to visit your personal area.

Absolutely. In the U.S., all restaurants are equipped for food allergies and indicate products suitable for diets.

First Module

MUN Training Course (8 h)

The first module is divided into two training afternoons. The lessons will cover the following topics:

1) History and structure of the United Nations;
2) What is a Model United Nations;
3) Rules of procedure;
4) Drafting a resolution;
5) Committees and topics;
6) Public speaking.

Second Module

Individual Study (24 h)

Preparation of draft resolutions and position papers as indicated by tutors.

Third Module

Back office (20 h)

Assisted by tutors, students will develop shared working methods on Google Classroom.

Fourth Module

Italian Model United Nations (18 h)

1° modulo

Corso di Formazione (8 ore)

Il primo modulo si articola in una giornata di formazione presso l’Institut Français di Napoli. Le lezioni affronteranno i seguenti argomenti:

1) La nascita dell’Unione europea;
2) L’organizzazione ed il funzionamento delle istituzioni europee;
3) Il Parlamento europeo;
4) La Simulazione del Parlamento europeo – ed il ruolo dei deputati europei.

2° modulo

Studio individuale (24 ore)

Preparazione delle bozze di risoluzione e dei position paper come indicato dai tutor.

3° modulo

Back office (20 ore)

Coadiuvati dai tutor, gli studenti svilupperanno metodi di lavoro condivisi su Google Classroom.

4° modulo

Nous Les Européens (18 ore)

First Module

MUN Training Course (16 h)

The first module is divided into four meetings of frontal teaching, aimed at deepening the knowledge of the models already matured, and the study of the new topics subject of simulation

1) Revision of the rules of procedure;
2) Study of the country represented. How to write a position paper;
3) Reports on the strategic issues of the country represented. Collective correction position paper;
4) Theory and Evidence of Drafting Resolutions; Public Speaking;
5) Simulation test.

Second Module

Individual Study (27 h)

In the second module students will be asked to write a paper in English, “the position paper”, in which to briefly and succinctly trace the position of the country represented. Students will be guided in the elaboration by the teaching staff of United Network.

Third Module

Final Meeting

During the meeting, information will be given to participants and parents about the departure.

Fourth Module

HarvardMUN (27 h)

The most important phase of the project is the UN simulation, which takes place in Boston (Massachusetts).

First Module

MUN Training Course (8 h)

The first module consists of a training day. Alternatively, you can participate in the course in e-learning mode on our website. The lessons will cover the following topics:

1) History and structure of the United Nations;
2) What is a Model United Nations;
3) Rules of procedure;
4) Drafting a resolution;
5) Committees and topics;
6) Public speaking.

Second Module

MUN Substantive Training Course (3 h)

The second module will take place in the afternoon. The meeting will address the following topics:

1) Committees and topics (Advanced);
2) How to study the country represented?
3) How to make a position paper?

Third Module

Individual study (20 h)

In the third module students will be asked to write a paper in English, the position paper, in which to briefly and succinctly trace the position of the country represented. Students will be guided in the elaboration by the teaching staff and the teachers of the school responsible for the project.

Fourth Module

Advanced Procedural Training Course (6 h)

The fourth module consists of a training day. Lessons will cover the following topics:

1) Rules of procedure (advanced);
2) Strategy in committee (advanced);
3) Simulation test;
4) Public speaking (advanced).

Fifth Module

Advanced Substantive Training Course e briefing prior to Departure (3 h)

The fifth module takes place in the afternoon. The lessons will cover the following topics:

1) How to Write a Resolution (Advanced) (2 hours);
2) Pre-departure briefing (1 hour) – attendance at this meeting is open and strongly recommended to parents as well.

Sixth Module

Model United Nations (30 h)

First Module

MUN Training Course (16 h)

The first module is divided into four meetings of frontal teaching, aimed at deepening the knowledge of the models already matured, and the study of the new topics subject of simulation:

1) Revision of the rules of procedure;
2) Study of the country represented. How to write a position paper;
3) Reports on the strategic issues of the country represented. Collective correction position paper;
4) Theory and tests of drafting Resolutions; Public Speaking;
5) Simulation test.

Second Module

Individual study (27 h)

In the second module students will be asked to write a paper in English, the position paper, in which to briefly and succinctly trace the position of the country represented. Students will be guided in the elaboration by the teaching staff and the teachers of the school responsible for the project.

Third Module

Final meeting

During the meeting, information will be given to participants and parents about the departure.

Fourth Module

BerkeleyMUN (27 h)

The most important phase of the project is the UN model, which takes place at the University of Berkeley, San Francisco (California).

1° modulo

Training Course (18 ore – il modulo si articola in sei lezioni di 3 ore ciascuna)

1) Storia e struttura delle Nazioni Unite;
2) Cos’è un Model United Nations. Regole di procedura (parte I);
3) Regole di procedura (parte II). Prova di simulazione;
4) Studio del paese rappresentato (geografia, economia, politica interna ed estera). Come redigere un position paper; committees and topics;
5) Public speaking;
6) Come redigere una risoluzione.

2° modulo

Individual Study (20 ore)

Nel secondo modulo gli studenti sono chiamati a scrivere un elaborato in lingua inglese, il position paper, in cui tracciare in modo breve e sintetico la posizione del paese rappresentato. Gli studenti saranno guidati nell’elaborazione dallo staff didattico. Il position paper sarà poi oggetto di valutazione da parte dello staff board della simulazione.

3° modulo

National Model United Nations (20 ore)

La fase più importante del progetto è la simulazione, che si svolge a New York (Stati Uniti).

1° modulo

MUN Training Course (18 ore – il modulo si articola in sei lezioni di 3 ore ciascuna)

1) Storia e struttura delle Nazioni Unite;
2) Cos’è un Model United Nations. Regole di procedura (parte I);
3) Regole di procedura (parte II). Prova di simulazione;
4) Studio del paese rappresentato (geografia, economia, politica interna ed estera). Come redigere un position paper; committees and topics;
5) Public speaking;
6) Come redigere una risoluzione.

2° modulo

Individual Study (20 ore)

Nel secondo modulo gli studenti sono chiamati a scrivere un elaborato in lingua inglese, il position paper, in cui tracciare in modo breve e sintetico la posizione del paese rappresentato. Gli studenti saranno guidati nell’elaborazione dallo staff didattico. Il position paper sarà poi oggetto di valutazione da parte dello staff board della simulazione.

3° modulo

Harvard World Model United Nations (20 ore)

La fase più importante del progetto è la simulazione, che si svolge a Tokyo (Giappone).

1st Module

Training Course (8 hours)

The first module consists of one day of training and will take place at one of our pole schools. Alternatively, you can participate in the course in e-learning mode on our website. The lessons will cover the following topics:

1) History and Constitutional Law. The Parliament, the Government and its functions;  
2) Regulation of the Chamber of Deputies and Rules of Operation of the Simulation;
3) How to write a bill. Topics covered during the simulation (the students will already be distributed within the 4 committees);
4) Simulation test.

2nd Module

Individual Study (24 hours)

Preparation of draft resolutions and position papers as directed by tutors.

3rd Module

Back Office (20 hours)

Assisted by tutors, students will develop methods of shared work in Google Classroom.

4th Module

SNAP - National Simulation Parliamentary Assembly (18 hours)

Unique Module

Training Course (6 ore)

The Training Course will have a total duration of 6 hours. The course will be held at your institution or at a local school. The lessons will address the following topics:

1) The organs of the state and their functions: the Parliament, the President of the Republic, the Government, the Judiciary, the Constitutional Court;
2) Function of the Chamber of Deputies and composition of parliamentary groups;
3) Regulation of simulation;
4) The legislative process, bills, amendments.

Unique Module

DELEGATE Training Course (6 Hours)

The Delegate Training Course will have a total duration of 6 hours. The course will be held at your institution or at a local delegate school. The lessons will cover the following topics:

1) History and structure of the United Nations;
2) What is a Model United Nations;
3) Rules of Procedure;
4) How to draft a resolution;
5) Committees and topics;
6) Public speaking.