Gap Year Programs in Venice,Italy

Experience the ultimate European adventure every summer, traveling safely and comfortably between cities via train so you have the maximum time exploring. Get ready to marvel at the history and culture of the Old World, from the art and violence of Renaissance Italian city-states via the high refinement of Viennese coffee houses to the color of Barcelona and the Romantic drama of the French Alps. Join a group of like-minded travelers for this fully escorted four-week adventure of a lifetime. This trip will take you sightseeing across Europe's finest cities.

Become Italian for a While—the IFA Gap Year is for students, young adults, graduates, digital nomads, professionals, and more. Immerse yourself in the Italian language, life, and culture while gaining new friends. Take courses at an accredited local university to learn, become confident in Italian, and grow among international peers. IFA Gap Year - 8 to 12 Months Combine language study, cultural exploration, and personal growth. Discover Italy in its most authentic form, build new friendships, develop vital skills, and create memories that will last for a lifetime. Embrace the Italian lifestyle and ignite your transformative journey! Cannot commit to 8-12 months away? No problem. IFA offers shorter-term experiences lasting from 1 week to 7 months! Submit an inquiry to learn more about the Italian for a While program.

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!

AHA’s summer courses are for keen travelers, curious students, and lifelong learners eager to explore Italy and Europe. This program is perfect for those in their final years of studies or taking a gap year. We run three consecutive summer courses, allowing students to tailor their experience to two to seven weeks. The European Summer Course immerses you in the creative energy of London, the elegance of Paris, and the sun-drenched charm of Nice. This course discovers the art that shaped the modern world. Dates: 16th of June - 7th of July 2025 The Northern Course dives deep into the heart of Rome, Florence, and Venice. It unveils the treasures of classical art, the Renaissance, and contemporary masterpieces. Each city offers a unique experience that ignites your creativity. Dates: 7th - 21st of July OR 21st of July - 4th of August 2025 The Southern Course whisks you away to the sun and sea of Sicily and Naples, where Greek temples blend seamlessly alongside breathtaking Baroque architecture, creating a captivating adventure. Dates: 7th - 21st of July 2025 Choose one, two, or combine all three courses for an ultimate seven-week gap year experience in Europe!

The 21C Venetian Workshop celebrates the future—and your role in it—by unlocking insight, connection, and vision through immersive experiences. Set in the vibrant and historic city of Venice, the 21C Venetian Workshop offers a six-week program designed to cultivate the deeply human capabilities essential for today’s world. Surrounded by breathtaking beauty, rich cultural heritage, and the rhythm of life shaped by water and tides, participants explore new ways of thinking, imagining, and feeling—through the transformative power of the arts. Venice is undergoing a bold regeneration, emerging as a global hub of innovation and sustainability. Just steps from Italy’s leading incubator, it attracts forward-thinking organizations shaping the future. This setting, infused with thousands of years of culture and a way of life where food, family, and ritual matter, inspires deep reflection and imagination and helps galvanise personal priorities.