Study Abroad in Italy

Semester Programs

You could have the opportunity to study in Italy and live with a host family for an academic year! Students become fully immersed in the culture first-hand as they enjoy the cuisine, learn the language, and build friendships that will last a lifetime. Students can enroll in a standard public high school or a special interest school where they will take courses focused on a particular interest.

School

Students in Italy can study in one of four different education tracks: Liceo Scientifico, Liceo Classico, Liceo Linguistico, or Istituto Tecnico e Commerciale. These high schools focus on subjects such as Sciences, the Classics, Languages, or Business. All education tracks include Italian, English, Math, History and Philosophy, Physics, History of Art, Biology or Chemistry, and Physical Education. The Scientifico track includes all three sciences in addition to Computer Science, the Classico track includes Greek and Latin, the Linguistico track includes three other foreign languages, and the Tecnico e Commerciale track includes Economy and Law, and Accountancy. Exchange students may choose a track to follow, but each program is tailored to accommodate the student’s language ability.

Orientations

All students applying for the semester program must be available for a mandatory 3-day National Pre-Departure Orientation*, which usually takes place in mid-July or early-mid December (Spring departures). This orientation is a required part of the program aimed at preparing students for their experience overseas.

Students will attend a 3-day Welcome Camp in Rome upon arrival. Camp includes accommodations in a youth hostel, breakfasts, some dinners, program info sessions, and cultural tours and sightseeing around Milan and other nearby cities. Students will need to be prepared to pay for their own dinners on day 2 and 3 as well as their lunches for the duration of the camp.

Language

Italian. Previous language study is not required.

Special Interest Programs

Area Select: For an additional fee, students may choose to select the area in Italy they will have their exchange year in. Students may choose from Northern Italy, Central Italy, and Southern Italy and Islands.

Trimester Programs

You could have the opportunity to study in Italy and live with a host family for an academic year! Students become fully immersed in the culture first-hand as they enjoy the cuisine, learn the language, and build friendships that will last a lifetime. Students can enroll in a standard public high school or a special interest school where they will take courses focused on a particular interest.

School

Students in Italy can study in one of four different education tracks: Liceo Scientifico, Liceo Classico, Liceo Linguistico, or Istituto Tecnico e Commerciale. These high schools focus on subjects such as Sciences, the Classics, Languages, or Business. All education tracks include Italian, English, Math, History and Philosophy, Physics, History of Art, Biology or Chemistry, and Physical Education. The Scientifico track includes all three sciences in addition to Computer Science, the Classico track includes Greek and Latin, the Linguistico track includes three other foreign languages, and the Tecnico e Commerciale track includes Economy and Law, and Accountancy. Exchange students may choose a track to follow, but each program is tailored to accommodate the student’s language ability.

Orientations

All students applying for the trimester program must be available for a mandatory 3-day National Pre-Departure Orientation*, which usually takes place in mid-July. This orientation is a required part of the program aimed at preparing students for their experience overseas.

Students will attend a 3-day Welcome Camp in Rome upon arrival. Camp includes accommodations in a youth hostel, breakfasts, some dinners, program info sessions, and cultural tours and sightseeing around Milan and other nearby cities. Students will need to be prepared to pay for their own dinners on day 2 and 3 as well as their lunches for the duration of the camp.

Language

Italian. Previous language study is not required.

Special interest Programs

Area Select: For an additional fee, students may choose to select the area in Italy they will have their exchange year in. Students may choose from Northern Italy, Central Italy, and Southern Italy and Islands.