High School Study Abroad in Rome, Italy

Rewrite your high school experience while walking among ancient ruins and sampling the world’s best gelato! By going to a local school, you’ll be immersed in the Italian language and culture. At night, you’ll go home to your host family and community, where you’ll discover the delights of Italian hospitality and home-cooked meals. Mealtimes are social event, lasting for hours on weekends or holidays. Be prepared for generous portions, strong coffee, and tasty treats. Italians know their bread and cheese, so you’re bound to taste some incomparable pizza and pasta. This is your chance to learn the ins and outs of Italian daily life. As a country known to excel in art, architecture, food, and culture, Italy is an ideal place to step outside of your comfort zone, become a cultural insider, and engage in an exciting new adventure.

Let the ancient streets of Rome take center stage in your artistic journey. Alongside fellow artists and experts, immerse yourself in art and interpret works from a fresh perspective. Lessons come alive through inspiring classes at Rome’s world-class museums and archaeological sites. During workshops, roll up your sleeves and experiment with what you learn. Apply millennia-old techniques to express yourself—tracing the footsteps of masters like Raphael and Michelangelo! Try your hand at mosaic art, fresco painting, and contemporary mediums like photography, filmmaking, and more. In the end, your portfolio of diverse artwork will show your growth as an artist. With the Colosseum in your neighborhood, you’ll delve into Italy’s rich cultural patrimony. Wander through labyrinthine streets, window-shop at legendary fashion houses, and meet local teens. On excursions, escape to Tivoli, an ancient hilltop town, and discover Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. Throughout this Roman adventure, you’ll behold an extraordinary collection of artworks and marvel at centuries of history that’s sure to inspire you for years to come.

Join teens ages 16-18 from around the world in this action-packed, 13-day adventure to Greece and Italy. Explore the rich culture and beauty of both countries while immersed in a Mediterranean-style tour! Exclusive for young travelers in their 11th and 12th grades, the trip includes lounging by postcard-perfect beaches, learning about rich history, gorging on mouthwatering meals, and visiting lively piazzas. Expect the best these countries have to offer! Visit the Roman Forum and Colosseum, and go back in time to ancient Rome. Head to the Amalfi Coast to relax on a long stretch of beach, go on a private boat cruise, sample world-class Italian cuisine, and enjoy a laid-back, luxurious lifestyle. Try fun watersports and swim the blue waters of Lefkada, one of the most gorgeous Greek islands. Go an authentic Greek culinary walk, striking up conversations with locals on the way and exploring ancient historical sites in Athens.

World Class Programs offers high school students the opportunity to study abroad in Florence, Italy. Our summer program is designed for teens from all academic backgrounds who are excited about immersing themselves in Italian culture and lifestyle. This pre-college program offers various course study options, including Art History, Fine Arts, Philosophy, Photography, Architecture, Italian language, and Tuscan Cuisine. Students can choose a major course for daily focus (Monday to Friday) in the mornings for three hours. Then, they attend elective classes, each lasting two hours, three times a week in the afternoons. On weekends, they go on day trips around Italy to explore cultural differences from city to city. Locations vary yearly; previous participants have visited Cinque Terre, Siena, Pisa, and Venice!

At Oui-Connect, we specialize in short-term homestay immersion programs that offer American teenagers the opportunity to experience life in Spain and France. Designed for participants aged 13 to 17, our programs run from June to August and last between two to four weeks. During this time, students live with volunteer host families, fully immersing themselves in the culture and language for a truly transformative experience. Through 100% immersion, participants not only enhance their language skills but also build meaningful connections and gain a deeper understanding of daily life abroad. From the moment you register to the end of the program, our team is dedicated to providing personalized support and ensuring a seamless, enriching journey for both students and their families.

Get ready for a summer you never thought possible! Join this European teen tour and visit some of the continent's most stunning cities, with charming villages in between, in these countries: England, France, Switzerland, and Italy. Enjoy museums, cafés, theater, and dance clubs. Then, get active with whitewater rafting, skiing, snowboarding, and other adrenaline-pumping activities to work off the calories from those croissants and gelatos. All departures on this itinerary are ON TOUR travel programs. They are specially designed for high schoolers completing 11th or 12th grades. By focusing on the needs of older teenagers, the activities on this trip are chosen with the independent nature and maturity of a young adult in mind. Our fantastic summer program leaders are experts at creating a tight-knit, inclusive family. This 20-day program ends in Rome, Italy. The longer 28-day European Experience continues to the Amalfi Coast and French Riviera.

Savor the tastes, traditions, and culture of Italy on a journey that blends food, family, and history. Begin in Rome, exploring ancient landmarks like the Fori Imperiali while receiving introductory Italian language and culinary training. Travel north to Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, to admire world-famous art and architecture. Continue to Cosenza to discover medieval towns and authentic southern cuisine. Immerse yourself in local life during a 10-day homestay, where you'll share meals and experience the rhythms of daily Italian living. In Asti, refine your culinary skills at the Agenzia di Formazione Professionale delle Colline Astigiane, a prestigious cooking school. Learn to craft Italian classics such as risotto, focaccia, tiramisu, and regional specialties from Piedmont. Through hands-on lessons, tastings, and visits to farms and culinary institutions, you’ll explore how food, culture, and sustainability intertwine—ending your journey with reflection in Asti before departing from Milan.

CIAO ITALY, experience living with an amazing family while attending a local high school and really living the true experience as you have a full immersion and improve your speaking skills. Study Abroad Campus Education works with partner organizations in securing high quality placements for international students in a language school or a local school in Italy. Program participants are placed with a well-selected local family in the country. The program is open to students within the age range of 14-17 years old. School study group tours are also available for interested language groups or schools. The programs include the following: - 3, 5 month cultural exchanges in ITALY - Accommodation with an amazing quality local host family - Full board and private room - Attendance at a local school - Airport transfers - Health insurance - Local coordinator available 24/7 - Local telephone sim card