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Florence, Italy Summer Cultural Experience
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...
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,...
Program Highlights
Take nighttime photography, taking you throughout the city with our photography instructor.
Study and discuss philosophy in the Piazza del Duomo while enjoying gelato.
Admire the legendary Renaissance masterpieces at the Uffizi, Galleria de la Academia, and countless other Florentine museums.
Travel throughout Italy each weekend on “mini-adventures” to beautiful cities.
Sketch Michelangelo’s “David” as part of the art class taught by our faculty.
Quick Details
- Venice, Italy
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Outdoor Education
- American
- European
- All Nationalities
- British
- Irish
Recognitions
Program Reviews
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Overall Rating
Total Reviews
Great Program for High School
by: Tom Shock - United StatesProgram: Florence, Italy Summer Cultural ExperienceMy 16 year old daughter attended the World Class Program trip to Italy in the Summer of 2024 and had a fantastic experience. The program staff were very communicative and provided plenty of details on the itinerary, activities and accommodations. My daughter got the chance to see another country with a group of American teens which allowed her to expand her worldview in a way that didn't feel too foreign. I would recommend the program to rising juniors or seniors in high school. My daughter ...
AMAZING opportunity for teens!
by: Dawn Wolfrom - United StatesProgram: Florence, Italy Summer Cultural ExperienceBest decision I've made for my son! Having never traveled overseas alone, he braved the experience, knowing no one involved, and came home with eyes wide open and a whole new perspective on the world. Derek and the team at World Class Programs were organized and communicative at all times. Seeing pictures posted through the program as well as the weekly diary let me see what he was experiencing every day. Next up is the Japan experience and we are beyond excited for his next adventure.
Best. Three. Weeks. Ever
by: Claudette Fieldd - United StatesProgram: Florence, Italy Summer Cultural ExperienceBest. Three. Weeks. Ever. I absolutely loved this trip and it was worth every penny. The staff was amazing and cooperative and did not make us feel like they just had power over us they were super understanding of any problem we had. My sister went on this trip 2 years ago and has not shut up about it since so I was worried mine would not be as good as her’s, boy was I in for it. I took art history and photography and both of my teachers were great and made the subject fun and not like a regular...
Program Details
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Locations
- Venice, Italy
Types and Subjects
- Focus Areas
- Experiential Learning
- Language Immersion
- Outdoor Education
Availability
Years Offered: 2025, 2026
- 1-2 Weeks
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
Age Requirement
14-17
Guidelines
- American
- European
- All Nationalities
- British
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- All Program Activity Costs
- Wifi Costs
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Group living
- Other
Qualifications & Experience
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
- High School Senior (4th Year)
Application Procedures
- Essay
- Online Application
- Written Application
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Reilly Klug
Participated in 2021
Reilly Klug is currently a senior in high school. In school, she is involved as the president of the National Honor Society, speech captain, Youth in ...
Reilly Klug
Participated in 2021
Derek Tano, co-owner of World Class Programs, was a past teacher of mine and the previous head coach of the speech team at my school. He is an exceptional teacher and coach, and introduced me to the experience!
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