Description

The Locations
If you love art and culture, what better place to study Italian than Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance and home to a wealth of museums, churches, and historical sites. Now that Florentines have banished autos from most of the citys historic center, youll find it a pleasant and fascinating city to explore on foot. For a classic Tuscan experience, we recommend Lucca, a tidy gem of a town still encased within its famous Patrician walls. Enjoy the relaxed pace while you explore this lovely blend of ancient and modern Italy. It is only one hour from Florence and thirty minutes from Pisa and the sea.

The Language Institute
Established in 1980 by an association of Italian language teachers, the language center brings to its students a wealth of experience and research in the teaching of Italian as a foreign language. Courses vary in length, level, and teaching method to satisfy a variety of student needs. The campuses are centrally located in each town, often in historic buildings such as the Palazzo Borghese, a 16th century renaissance palace in Florence.

Highlights

Special Option: Photography Workshops or Art Classes!
Capture the beauty of Florence and the surrounding landscapes in photographs or artwork that reflect your individual experience in a creative, artistic and professional way.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Minimum Education

High School

Languages

• Italian

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Italian

Subject Areas

• Arts
• Italian
• Photography

Cost in US$:

4,900 USD (F)/5,150 USD (L) for 12 weeks; 4 weeks to 12 months possible

Program Fees Include:

* Small-group language classes
* Homestay with a local family
* Breakfast every day
* Study materials
* Some cultural activities
* Pre-departure orientation materials
* Ongoing support in your preparations and during your program

Credit Available

yes

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Home-stays

Participants Travel

Independently

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

4 weeks

Andeo-International Homestays's Mission Statement

Andeo (pronounced Ahn-DAY-oh) is not a word we took from another language or an acronym. Our name is a way of making communication between the people from different places and cultures in our network a little easier. No matter what your native tongue is, you won't find it difficult to talk about Andeo. Our name is a small, but important piece in our mission to foster cross-cultural friendship and understanding through homestay exchange programs.

Year Founded

1981