ITALY: CLASSIC
Travel and experience life in another country, learn the language and live with a host family on a classic high school student exchange. The classic high school student exchange program provides you with your own unique experience and opportunity to see a little bit of the world.
Italy is available in:
CLASSIC
HOW LONG CAN I STUDY ABROAD?
Mid September – Mid November
Application due:
March 5th
Late January – Late March
Application due:
July 30th
Please inquire about customized dates.
Mid September – Mid January
Application due:
March 5th
Late January – Mid June
Application due:
July 30th
Mid September – Mid December
Application due:
March 5th
Late January – Late April
Application due:
July 30th
Please inquire about customized dates.
Mid September – Mid June
Application due:
March 5th
ACCOMMODATION STYLE: HOMESTAY
What better way to learn the language and culture than to live with a host family. Host families provide a warm and welcoming environment, providing meals in the home as well as an opportunity to immerse yourself in everything the country and culture has to offer. Just like families in Canada, host families abroad represent many different compositions, nationalities and live in a variety of different areas from small towns or villages to larger cities. Families come in all shapes and sizes but one thing they all have in common is that they are motivated to be part of the experience and look forward to welcoming you into their home!
ORIENTATION: LOCAL ORIENTATION / OPTIONAL 3 DAY ORIENTATION
An optional 3 day orientation in a major city can be added for 3, 5 and 10 month programs. Arrive to one of Italy’s major cities at the start of your exchange, meet other exchange students, get a crash course in the language and culture, and do a little sightseeing so that you can start your exchange off right!
For students who choose not participate in the Optional Orientation, you will also receive a local orientation in your host community to help you get acquainted with the sights, sounds, and way of life in your local area.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE: ITALIAN
Approximately 1 year of language study required. Students are encouraged to study prior the start of their program using a variety of methods. Language lessons may be necessary once in country at an additional fee should the level of Italian require this for daily life.
SCHOOL LIFE: LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOL
Attend a local public school (private school option may be presented if available).
School Year: School starts in Mid September and goes until June
Common courses: Schools in Italy have three different streams, Liceo Classico (which is more classics and humanities based), Liceo Scientifico (which is more Science based) and Liceo Artistico (which is more arts based). Common courses include math, science, arts, foreign languages, Latin, Greek, philosophy, physical education, and history.
Average hours per week: 25-30 hours of class per week.
Common school holidays: Summer break in July and August, 2-week winter break in December, 1 week break in October, 1 week break in March/ April, and statutory holidays.
Fun fact: Lots of School Holidays throughout the year!
COMMON PLACEMENT LOCATIONS
We've placed students all over Italy and these are some of the more common placement areas.
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Italy at a Glance
Population
59 Million
Capital City
Rome
Known For
Neapolitan Pizza, Gelato, Italian Renaissance, Michelangelo, The Colesseum, espresso, The Vatican
Currency
Euro
Language
Italian
Say Hello
Ciao!Program Fees
(September 2025)
$6,475
(January 2026)
TBC
(September 2025)
$7,695
(January 2026)
TBC
(September 2025)
$10,045
(January 2026)
TBC
(September 2025)
$12,795
Optional 3 Day Orientation in Rome:
$915
Find more information on what's included in the program fee, additional fees, payment schedule and cancellation policy, visit our Program Info page.
