Gap Year Programs in Italy

46 Gap Year Programs in Italy

Institute for Global Studies

IGS has placed students in some of the world’s most exciting muse...
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Italian for a While

Become Italian for a While—the IFA Gap Year is for students, youn...

CIEE High School Grads Abroad
Your gap year in Florence strikes the ideal balance of structure ...
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GoEco - Top Volunteer Organization
Join this amazing project and work alongside top researchers and ...
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Seamester Study Abroad at Sea
Seamester is the educational adventure of a lifetime! For more th...
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Gapforce
Experience the ultimate European adventure every summer, travelin...
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International Volunteer HQ [IVHQ]
At International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ), we unite people from over 9...

Carpe Diem Education
Spend a gap semester exploring rich traditions and modern cultura...

EF Gap Year
Embark on a unique global experience in 10 weeks. An EF Gap Semes...
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Intern Abroad HQ
Are you a student or young professional looking to enhance your c...
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IES Abroad
Imagine studying abroad in Italy with IES Abroad, where you exper...

Greenheart Travel
Spend a trimester, semester, or year studying abroad in Italy as ...

Volunteer World
Looking to apply your talent and expertise to a good cause? Find ...
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Soccer Camps International
Experience Italian soccer at its best with AC Milan Junior Camps,...

Academic Programs International
Once the center of the Roman empire, Rome offers you the chance t...

Global Work & Travel
Life in Italy has been romanticized for centuries, which means al...
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Linguistic Horizons
Unlike other "cookie-cutter" internship programs, we secure custo...

Art History Abroad
AHA’s summer courses are for keen travelers, curious students, an...
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21C Venetian Workshop
The 21C Venetian Workshop celebrates the future—and your role in ...

Angloville
Get off the beaten path this summer and discover Italy with Anglo...
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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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