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An Immersive Journey into Italian Culture

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Program Overview

Italy's language is a gateway—and this program gives you the full picture behind it. The Academic Foundation Year: An Immersive Journey into Italian Culture at IED's Accademia di Como is a structured, full-year course that goes well beyond standard language instruction. It combines intensive Italian language learning with preparatory cultural studies and experiential learning across design, fashio...

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Program Highlights

Earn B1 and B2 Italian language certifications from Centro Studi Italiani through official exams held in June, giving you a recognized credential at the end of the year.
Attend cultural visits to galleries, art studios, museums, and local businesses throughout the year, always accompanied by a faculty member or tutor.
Build practical skills through hands-on workshops, project labs, cooking classes, and handmade craft sessions that put Italian culture into direct practice.
Study in Como, on the shores of Lake Como, just one hour from Milan—combining a focused academic environment with access to Italy's creative and professional industries.
Receive dedicated tutor support from enrollment to graduation, with tutors acting as a direct link between students, faculty, and—for underage students—host families.

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Locations

  • Como, Italy

Types & Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Arts
  • Design
  • Fashion Design & Merchandising
  • Foreign Language

Available Terms / Availability

  • Years Offered
  • 2027
  • Terms Available
  • Academic Year

Eligible Nationalities

  • All Nationalities

Education Levels & Language

  • Language
  • English
  • Education
  • High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (for example: GED)

Accommodation Options

  • Apartment/Flat
  • Independent living
  • Other

Application Procedures

  • Online Application
  • Transcript
  • Other

Age Requirement

18-25

Starts At

  • 9 months: $13,956.57

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