Description

If you wish to live in a completely modern country where the core of daily life hasn't changed for centuries, Italy awaits you! Embrace all that this ancient country has to offer, while immersing yourself into the modern cultures and lifestyles. Return with recipes for your favorite pasta dishes, a passion for soccer (the national pastime), and a developed interest in Renaissance art or modern fashion and design. You'll enroll directly in an Italian State High School and participate fully in an academic program conducted in Italian. Two years of Italian study or its equivalent is required.

Highlights

- Placement of student in a Italian high school
- Careful selection, interview and screening of an appropriate Italian family
- Room and board with selected host family
- Supervision and support throughout the year by a Local Coordinator
- Periodic progress reports
- Transportation to and from a local airport
- Orientation before leaving the U.S.
- Orientation upon arrival in Italy
- International airfare between U.S. departure city and Italy
- International medical insurance and 24-hour worldwide assistance provided through the iNext travel card

Type of Programs

• High School Study Abroad

Languages

• English
• Italian

Cost in US$:

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This Program is open to

American Participants.

CIEE's Mission Statement

Since 1947, the Council on International Educational Exchange, known as CIEE, has been in pursuit of its mission, "to help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world. Our services to young people studying, working, teaching, and traveling abroad are more important than ever.

Year Founded

1947