Question 1

Can I earn college credit through this program?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Students may earn U.S. college credit through our School of Record, Westminster University (Utah).
Participants can obtain between 1 and 9 semester-based credits, depending on the program and workload completed.

Please note that transcript fees are not included in the program cost. The fee is $350 per transcript request, regardless of the number of credits earned, plus $10 per additional copy.

Question 2

Do I need to know Italian to enroll?

Accepted Answer

No prior knowledge of Italian is required. Our programs are open to students of all proficiency levels, including absolute beginners.The Summer Abroad program has a fixed start date and is open to students of all Italian proficiency levels, including absolute beginners.

Question 3

What are the admission requirements?

Accepted Answer

There are no formal academic requirements or minimum GPA to enroll.
Applicants must:


Be at least 18 years old



Have a genuine interest in learning Italian and engaging with Italian culture



Be motivated to participate in an intensive language and cultural experience



Students are placed in the appropriate level through a placement assessment prior to the start of the program.



Students are placed in the appropriate level through a placement assessment prior to the start of the program.

Question 4

Do you provide assistance with the student visa if needed?

Accepted Answer

Yes. While most U.S. students attend programs of up to 12 weeks using a tourist visa, we provide full assistance for student visa applications when required.In such cases, once full payment for tuition and accommodation is received, we provide:


Official enrollment confirmation



Accommodation declaration



All required supporting documents



Visa assistance is provided free of charge, excluding shipping costs.


If a visa is denied, students receive a full refund minus the €80 registration fee and shipping costs, upon submission of the official visa denial letter from the consulate or embassy and the return by mail of any original documents.

Question 5

Is accommodation included in the program fee?

Accepted Answer

For the Summer Abroad program, accommodation is included:


A shared double room in a homestay is part of the program fee



Other accommodation options are available for an additional supplement