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EF Education First
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Spend 12 incredible weeks exploring Tamarindo, Rome, and Tokyo, three unforgettable destinations that showcase the world’s diversity. This immers...
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Join Carpe Diem for an unforgettable gap semester, exploring rich history and modern cultural identity in Italy & Greece. These two nations significantly influence how the Western world thinks about philosophy, art, religion, economics, and politics. Throughout their histories, they have shown resil

CIEE High School Grads Abroad
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Your gap year in Florence strikes the ideal balance of structure and independence, giving you the freedom to grow, discover yourself, and prepare...
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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
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At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 96 countries who want to make a meaningful difference while exploring the world. ...
GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
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Join this amazing project and work alongside top researchers and an experienced crew as the boat sails through the waters around Naples, Italy. As part of the team, you’ll take turns scanning the waters as you try to find dolphins, whales, and other marine life. You may be asked to monitor the
See All 3 ProgramsSeamester Study Abroad at Sea
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Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more than 40 years, we have offered unparalleled educational voyages where students spend a semester at sea sailing between islands, countries, and even continents. We design our programs to provide engaging learning experiences with real out
See All 2 ProgramsGapforce
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Experience the ultimate European adventure every summer, traveling safely and comfortably between cities via train so you have the maximum time exploring. Get ready to marvel at the history and culture of the Old World, from the art and violence of Renaissance Italian city-states via the high refi
Italian for a While
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Become Italian for a While—the IFA Gap Year is for students, young adults, graduates, digital nomads, professionals, and more. Immerse yourself in the Italian language, life, and culture while gaining new friends. Take courses at an accredited local university to learn, become confident in Italian,
Volunteer World
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Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find a program that matches your interests and skills through Volunteer World! We are the largest volunteer abroad comparison platform around the globe, enabling you to seek and compare offers from major travel agencies as well as smaller g
See All 2 ProgramsIES Abroad
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Imagine studying abroad in Italy with IES Abroad, where you experience the past mingling with the present. You may pass Roman ruins, a medieval cathedral, and a Renaissance fountain, all on your way to class, shopping, or a modern art expo. When you study abroad, Italy becomes your classroom. Our
Greenheart Travel
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Spend a trimester, semester, or year studying abroad in Italy as a high school student, and live like a local while perfecting your Italian language skills. You are matched with a carefully screened host family and attend a local high school for a full immersion experience abroad. Now is your chanc
Joinki
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Learning a language is not about classrooms - it's about living. Joinki The Culture Connector brings native English and German speakers into the heart of the Trentino Dolomites, where small mountain villages become the most powerful language learning environment you'll ever experience. No tourist
Intern Abroad HQ
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Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your career prospects through international work experience and hands-on learning? At Intern Abroad HQ, we help students and young professionals turn career aspirations into reality. We organize affordable internships in 20 destinations ac
See All 3 ProgramsWorld Class Programs
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Have an adventurous, creative experience of authentic culture and lifestyle in Florence, Italy, plus frequent day and weekend trips around the country to Pisa, Venice, Milan, Rome, Siena, Sicily, and more! Designed for students of all academic backgrounds, we are so excited to see students experienc
See All 2 ProgramsInstitute for Global Studies
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IGS has placed students in some of the world’s most exciting museums. Our internship placements typically fall into two categories: working on the floor or conducting research and marketing behind the scenes. Floor work includes assisting the docent in the setup and interpretation of current exh
See All 14 ProgramsGlobal Work & Travel
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Life in Italy has been romanticized for centuries, which means all that romance must be infused into the fabric of this fabulous nation. Italians are serious about loving life. This shows up in their passion for fine dining, their elegant art—both modern and centuries old— and their family-focused l
See All 3 ProgramsAcademic Programs International
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Once the center of the Roman empire, Rome offers you the chance to discover ancient world wonders as you explore the Mediterranean culture and modern Italy with API abroad! Choose to study between the John Cabot University and the American University of Rome as you learn surrounded by a city of c
Linguistic Horizons
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Unlike other "cookie-cutter" internship programs, we secure customized internship placements for our students. This program is ideal for a mature, autonomous student who is comfortable traveling abroad alone with remote support as opposed to local support. We do all the work that goes into securing
Soccer Camps International
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Immerse yourself in the world of Italian "Calcio" with our elite soccer schools in Italy. We offer exclusive access to the training philosophies of three global powerhouses: Juventus, AC Milan, and Inter Milan. Based in the beautiful regions of Northern Italy—including the Turin region, the Milan
CET Academic Programs
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Immerse yourself in a new language, intern abroad, or explore a different part of the world. CET’s gap programs offer the opportunity to join college-level courses overseas or online. Whether you're mastering Chinese in Beijing, volunteering while living with a host family in Siena, or creating art
A Guide to Gap Year in Italy
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A gap year in Italy plants you smack dab in middle of Europe’s hippest locales. You’ll have easy train access to hotspots like Athens and Barcelona. But stick around, because Italy alone is full of fantastic destinations—think fashion forward Milan and gondola laden Venice. Here’s where globetrotters love to crash for Italian gap years.
Rome. This capital city owns bragging rights to 28 centuries of Italian history. Who wouldn’t want to spend their gap year in Rome? Gappers in Rome will be drenched in medieval and contemporary art (gap year art programs are great for this!) and history. Loads of world renowned colleges exist for study abroad gappers. With so much to get into, it’s easy to see why ancient residents called Rome the “Eternal City”—the excursions are endless. Cool fact: There’s actually an entire country that sits inside of Rome. Yup, the Pope’s crib, Vatican City! Are you a gapper wanting a stimulating experience chock full of cultural exchange? And do you wanna add nearby Mediterranean beaches to the mix? A gap year in Rome is your best bet.
Florence. Rome is super cool but maybe you’re looking for a more laid back gap year. Head a few hours north to Florence—it’s a top gap year spot for gap year excursionists with an epic social scene! So, what is it that draws folks to Florence? Well, there’s the fact that it’s the birthplace of the Renaissance! And it also balances small town life with tons of cool museums, cathedrals, monuments, art history, and outdoor markets. There are the acres of green hills of Florence countryside where wine and olive oil are made. And, if wanna do something really different, hit up a thermal spa just outside the city. You’ll find natural hot springs to bathe in!
Frequently Asked Questions
You can definitely take a gap year in Italy. However, if you want to stay longer than the typical 90-day tourist visa, you will need to apply for a permesso di soggiorno within 8 days of your arrival.
Yes! International students flock to Italy year-round for high quality education. It should be noted, however, that students of color and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ may experience heightened prejudice in some areas.
The benefits of a gap year in Italy include meeting new people from around the world, discovering new perspectives and broadened horizons, and exploring new passions. Additionally, you'll enjoy language learning opportunities!
The most popular types of gap year programs in Italy include au pair jobs, English teaching jobs, wilderness/outdoors, and programs with a cultural focus, such as art history, architecture, and cooking.
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