SUMMER INTENSIVE COURSES

Welcome to the Summer Sessions at Accademia Riaci! Get ready for an inspiring summer of art, design, and Italian culture in beautiful Florence.
Accademia Riaci is delighted to announce that applications are now open for our Summer Courses in Florence. Spend your summer in one of Italy’s most captivating cities, where you will immerse yourself in the richness of Italian culture, enjoy authentic local cuisine, and build lasting friendships with fellow students from around the world. Join us for an unforgettable learning experience in the heart of Florence.
Course Duration
- 1 week
- 2 weeks
- 3 weeks
- 4 weeks
- 6 weeks
- 8 weeks
- 12 weeks
2025 & 2026 Start Dates (check-in)
- September 7, 2025
- September 21, 2025
- May 3
- May 17
- May 31
- June 14
- June 28
- July 12
- July 26
- August 16
- August 30
- September 13
- September 27

Summer Intensive Courses – Features
- 1. Wide Range of Subjects
Choose from 24 exciting subjects—or combine multiple fields—to design a program that perfectly matches your interests. - 2. Accelerated Learning
Benefit from twice as many lessons as our Standard Courses, maximizing your progress in a short time. - 3. Housing
Enjoy fully furnished shared apartments with the option of a shared twin or single room for your convenience. - 4. Classes with English Interpreter
All lessons are supported with free English interpretation. - 5. Guided Art Visits
Explore Florence and the masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance through weekly guided art visits. - 6. Cultural Excursions
Take part in guided trips to discover Tuscany’s most important and picturesque towns. - 7. Dining Vouchers
Receive meal and drink vouchers to enjoy authentic Italian flavors in downtown Florence. - 8. Welcome Package
Begin your experience with an eco-friendly bag and a thoughtfully prepared welcome kit.
SUBJECTS (Applicants can select one subject per week)
Arts, Crafts and Italian Culture
Painting and Drawing・Art History・Shoemaking・Bag Making & Leather Arts・Jewelry Making・Ceramics・Glass Art・Restoration of Paintings・Woodworking・Furniture Restoration・Floral Design・Italian Language・Enjoy Italy*In the Summer Course in Jewelry Making, the Incisione (engraving) technique is optional (once every two weeks for 4 hours).
Design
Jewelry Design・Fashion Design・Footwear Design・Bag Design・Architecture・Interior Design・Furniture Design・Product Design・Textile Design・Graphic Design・IllustrationCulinary Arts
Italian Home Cooking・Gelato CourseFEES (in Euros/€)
1-week Intensive Course
- €1,750 (without housing)
- €1,900 (in twin room)
- €2,150 (in single room)
- Sep 7 – Sep 13, 2025
- Sep 21 – Sep 27, 2025
- May 3 – May 9, 2026
- May 17 – May 23, 2026
- May 31 – Jun 6, 2026
- Jun 14 – Jun 20, 2026
- Jun 28 – Jul 4, 2026
- Jul 12 – Jul 18, 2026
- Jul 26 – Aug 1, 2026
- Aug 16 – Aug 22, 2026
- Aug 30 – Sep 5, 2026
- Sep 13 – Sep 19, 2026
- Sep 27 – Oct 3, 2026
2-week Intensive Course
- €2,620 (without housing)
- €2,900 (in twin room)
- €3,200 (in single room)
- Sep 7 – Sep 20, 2025
- Sep 21 – Oct 4, 2025
- May 3 – May 16, 2026
- May 17 – May 30, 2026
- May 31 – Jun 13, 2026
- Jun 14 – Jun 27, 2026
- Jun 28 – Jul 11, 2026
- Jul 12 – Jul 25, 2026
- Jul 26 – Aug 8, 2026
- Aug 16 – Aug 29, 2026
- Aug 30 – Sep 12, 2026
- Sep 13 – Sep 26, 2026
- Sep 27 – Oct 10, 2026
3-week Intensive Course
- €3,710 (without housing)
- €4,050 (in twin room)
- €4,400 (in single room)
- Sep 7 – Sep 27, 2025
- May 3 – May 23, 2026
- May 17 – Jun 6, 2026
- May 31 – Jun 20, 2026
- Jun 14 – Jul 4, 2026
- Jun 28 – Jul 18, 2026
- Jul 12 – Aug 1, 2026
- Aug 16 – Sep 5, 2026
- Aug 30 – Sep 19, 2026
- Sep 13 – Oct 3, 2026
4-week Intensive Course
- €4,800 (without housing)
- €5,200 (in twin room)
- €5,600 (in single room)
- Sep 7 – Oct 4, 2025
- May 3 – May 30, 2026
- May 17 – Jun 13, 2026
- May 31 – Jun 27, 2026
- Jun 14 – Jul 11, 2026
- Jun 28 – Jul 25, 2026
- Jul 12 – Aug 8, 2026
- Aug 16 – Sep 12, 2026
- Aug 30 – Sep 26, 2026
- Sep 13 – Oct 10, 2026
6-week Intensive Course
- €6,750 (without housing)
- €7,350 (in twin room)
- €7,950 (in single room)
- May 3 – Jun 13, 2026
- May 17 – Jun 27, 2026
- May 31 – Jul 11, 2026
- Jun 14 – Jul 25, 2026
- Jun 28 – Aug 8, 2026
- Aug 16 – Sep 26, 2026
- Aug 30 – Oct 10, 2026
8-week Intensive Course
- €9,000 (without housing)
- €9,800 (in twin room)
- €10,600 (in single room)
- May 3 – Jun 27, 2026
- May 17 – Jul 11, 2026
- May 31 – Jul 25, 2026
- Jun 14 – Aug 8, 2026
- Aug 16 – Oct 10, 2026
12-week Intensive Course
- €12,600 (without housing)
- €13,800 (in twin room)
- €15,000 (in single room)
- May 3 – Jul 25, 2026
- May 17 – Aug 8, 2026
Summer Course fees include
- Enrollment fee
- Tuition
- English interpretation services (Italian-to-English translator)
- Orientation session
- Eco-friendly bag and welcome kit
- Two meal vouchers and four drink vouchers (mineral water) per week
- Weekly guided art tours (including museum admission tickets)
- Biweekly cultural excursions (e.g., trips to Pisa or Siena)
- *Italian Home Cooking and Gelato Courses have different schedules. Please inquire for further details
- *Art History and Enjoy Italy: additional museum admission fees
NOT included
- Course materials (covered only in Gelato and Italian Home Cooking classes)
- Transportation costs
- Florence Tourist Tax (€42) and Wi-Fi (€5 per week) for students staying in our housing