Enroll in a local high school and improve your Italian fluency while exploring the birthplace of the Renaissance.
Immerse yourself in Italian culture for a semester or full academic year. Live with a host family, attend a local high school, and live life like an Italian teen while you improve your language skills.
In your free time, you’ll make yourself at home in Florence, exploring historic architecture, marveling at world-famous masterpieces, and sipping perfectly pulled espresso. From daily life to planned activities, excursions to cultural events, you’ll find countless opportunities to immerse yourself in the local community and make memories that last a lifetime.
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I had an amazing time in Italy! My host family was so welcoming and so was my school. I got to visit amazing cities like Milan and Venice and Florence. I met amazing people like my class mates and everyone that I did meet was very enthusiastic to teach me Italian culture and learn about American culture.
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I had an amazing time in Italy and the program was so supportive I just wish I had taken more time to enjoy living in another country. My host family was amazing and so was the school. Everyone I met was very accommodating and welcoming I don’t think I could have had a better experience.
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To get started with your application, click the orange "Apply Now" button at the top of the High School Semester Abroad page.
Students are not required to have taken Italian language classes prior to participating in this program. However, it's highly recommended that students have previous language experience as all classes will be taught in Italian.
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