High School Student Exchange Programs in Florence

Earn college credit and immerse in Italian culture on this summer program abroad. The High School Summer program is open to students from 15-18 years old and currently enrolled in high school or have recently graduated. SAI Programs and Florence University of the Arts are pleased to offer high school students from all academic backgrounds the possibility of earning college credit and living for four weeks in one of the most treasured centers of art, culture and history in the world. Students will experience the Italian culture hands-on while participating in a variety of classes in the arts and humanities in this summer enrichment program. Florence University of the Arts (FUA) is located in the historic center of Florence, just steps away from the splendid Piazza Santa Croce.

AEF’s high school program is ideal for young teenagers who desire to explore the world but need the context and guidance to make it happen. For students on their first-ever experience abroad, Florence’s size and relaxed pace of life teamed with AEF’s supervision, is enough to ease the culture shock. Nevertheless, there is certainly enough history, art, food, and culture to create an all-inclusive, enriching, and educational experience that students will never forget. Founded in 2005, AEF started as an Italian language school for foreigners, later adding humanistic studies, music, liberal arts, and performing arts. AEF delivers high-quality education and individualized attention, addressing diverse training and educational needs. Situated in the very heart of Florence, halfway between the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and the church of San Marco, AEF’s students have the grandeur and beauty of the city’s historical center on their doorstep. Our location is a Renaissance palace, perfectly restructured and equipped with the most modern technologies to make it an ideal site for uniting study beauty, learning, and culture.