ItalyFlorenceSpecial programs in Italian Language and Cultural Immersion, Fashion, Art, Marketing and Soccer4 Week Program Available
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Dates & Prices

  • 4 Weeks6/29 - 7/27$8,299Residential Program

Tuition includes: Term fees, Italian cultural immersion, academic and enrichment program, use of Istituto Lorenzo de’Medici facilities, housing at the Grand Hotel Mediterraneo, 2 meals daily while in Florence, membership at Tropos Health Club, transport to the Istituto Lorenzo de'Medici via private air-conditioned chartered buses for morning courses, activities, trips and excursions per catalog, blanket and pillow, sheets and towel with daily housekeeping service.

Not included: Transportation to/from your home city, airport transfers (available for $60 each way), books and classroom materials, course supplements, $395 fee for each optional college credit class, lunches and other meals eaten off campus, medical expenses, laundry, souvenirs, and personal spending money (approximately $125-$150 per week suggested).

 

 

Italy - Overview

  • Premier Italy summer program for high school students completing grades 9, 10, 11, 12
  • Courses in Italian language, fashion, italian cooking, Soccer, Basketball & more!
  • Full program of afternoon, evening and weekend activities & excursions included in tuition!
  • Visit Ponte Vechhio, Il Duomo, Uffizi Gallery & more!
  • Weekend road trips to Rome, Pisa, Siena, beaches & more!
  • The Princeton Review SAT Preparation
  • No Italian Language experience required.
  • *June 29 departure from the U.S, with June 30 arrival in Italy 

Special Options Include:

  • Italian Cultural Immersion
  • College Credit Available
  • Venice Celebration Weekend

Study Abroad in Italy!

The warmest people, the most delicious food, the most fashionable fashion, the most magnificent art - are all found in Italy. From the Roman ruins and Venetian canals to Florence’s treasures bathed in the Tuscan sun, Italy is a delight from dawn to dusk, and well into the night. Italy is both steeped in history and one of Europe’s most contemporary and hip countries. In Florence, you can sit in a trendy café in the Piazza Santa Croce with the ancient Duomo as a backdrop.

Florence

Florence is a mecca for students and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It is a rare combination of a Renaissance city of grand palazzos and artistic treasures, plus a bustling modern city with terrific entertainment. Located in the heart of Tuscany and connected by beautiful bridges across the Arno River, Florence and its environs offer our students a wealth of cultural, recreational and social activities. Living and studying in this remarkable place, students will be immersed in Italian language, academics, culture, the arts, travel and recreation. 

Florence has long-been synonymous with superb craftsmanship including fine leather, jewelry, silk and cool fashion. Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance. Long ruled by the powerful Medici family whose patronage allowed the arts to flourish, Florence is renowned for its  art and architecture. It is said that of the 1000 most important European artists of the second millennium, 350 lived or worked in Florence including Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. 

Istituto Lorenzo de’Medici

Summer Discovery students study at the renowned Istituto Lorenzo de’Medici. Several of the finest universities in the USA use the Istituto Lorenzo de’Medici for their accredited study abroad programs in Italy. Established in 1973, Lorenzo de’Medici offers students opportunities to study in Florence with international university students.

Lorenzo de’Medici is located in the heart of Florence in the city’s historical centre. The main building, situated on Via Faenza, dates back to the 13th century. Rich in medieval frescoes and sculpture, it has been beautifully restored and updated. In addition, Summer Discovery students will have the opportunity to study in some of Florence’s other historical buildings. All classrooms/studios are air-conditioned. Students have access to computers with high speed internet access at Istituto Lorenzo de’ Medici.