2024 SUMMER INTENSIVE COURSES

Welcome to the 2024 Summer Session at Accademia Riaci!

Accademia Riaci Summer Courses is proud to announce that applications for the 2024 Summer Session are now open. Join us for an unforgettable experience in one of Italy’s most enchanting cities, Florence. Immerse yourself in the rich Italian culture, savor delicious local cuisine, and make lifelong connections with fellow students from around the world.

COURSE DURATION
  • 1 week
  • 2 weeks
  • 4 weeks
  • 6 weeks
  • 8 weeks
  • 12 weeks
2024 START DATES (check-in)
  • May 5・May 19
  • Jun 2・Jun 16・Jun 30
  • Jul 14・Jul 28
  • Aug 25
  • Sep 8・Sep 22

Summer Intensive Courses – Features
  • 1. VARIETY OF SUBJECTS
    Choose from 26 different subjects and even combine them to tailor your learning experience.
  • 2. INTENSIVE CLASSES
    Enjoy double the number of lessons compared to our Standard Courses.
  • 3. HOUSING INCLUDED
    Stay in fully-furnished shared apartments with twin or single room options.
  • 4. CLASSES WITH ENGLISH INTERPRETER
    Benefit from lessons taught with free English interpretation service (other languages available on request).
  • 5. GUIDED ART VISITS
    Discover the masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance through weekly guided art visits.
  • 6. CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
    Embark on guided trips to explore the most important towns and cities in Tuscany.
  • 7. BUS PASS
    Conveniently reach the school from your accommodation by using city buses.
  • 8. MEAL VOUCHERS
    Receive meal and drink vouchers to spend in downtown Florence.
  • 9. WELCOME KIT
    Start your journey with stationery, a Florence city map, and a welcome lunch voucher on the first day of classes.



SUBJECTS

Arts, Crafts and Italian Culture
Painting & Drawing・Art History・Restoration of Paintings・Shoemaking・Bag Making & Leather Arts・Jewelry Making・Ceramics・Glass Art・Woodworking・Furniture Restoration・Flower Arrangement・Italian Language・Enjoy Italy
Design
Interior Design・Jewelry Design・Fashion Design・Shoe Design・Bag Design・Architectural Design・Furniture Design・Product Design・Textile Design・Graphic Design・Illustration
Culinary Arts
Italian Home Cooking・Gelato Course

FEES (in Euros/€)

1-week Intensive Course
  • € 1,750.00 (without housing)
  • € 1,900.00 (in twin room)
  • € 2,150.00 (in single room)
  • May 5 – May 11, 2024
  • May 19 – May 25, 2024
  • Jun 2 – Jun 8, 2024
  • Jun 16 – Jun 22, 2024
  • Jun 30 – Jul 6, 2024
  • Jul 14 – Jul 20, 2024
  • Jul 28 – Aug 3, 2024
  • Aug 25 – Aug 31, 2024
  • Sep 8 – Sep 14, 2024
  • Sep 22 – Sep 28, 2024
2-week Intensive Course
  • € 2,620.00 (without housing)
  • € 2,900.00 (in twin room)
  • € 3,200.00 (in single room)
  • May 5 – May 18, 2024
  • May 19 – Jun 1, 2024
  • Jun 2 – Jun 15, 2024
  • Jun 16 – Jun 29, 2024
  • Jun 30 – Jul 13, 2024
  • Jul 14 – Jul 27, 2024
  • Jul 28 – Aug 10, 2024
  • Aug 25 – Sep 7, 2024
  • Sep 8 – Sep 21, 2024
  • Sep 22 – Oct 5, 2024
4-week Intensive Course
  • € 4,800.00 (without housing)
  • € 5,200.00 (in twin room)
  • € 5,600.00 (in single room)
  • May 5 – Jun 1, 2024
  • May 19 – Jun 15, 2024
  • Jun 2 – Jun 29, 2024
  • Jun 16 – Jul 13, 2024
  • Jun 30 – Jul 27, 2024
  • Jul 14 – Aug 10, 2024
  • Aug 25 – Sep 21, 2024
  • Sep 8 – Oct 5, 2024
6-week Intensive Course
  • € 6,750.00 (without housing)
  • € 7,350.00 (in twin room)
  • € 7,950.00 (in single room)
  • May 5 – Jun 15, 2024
  • May 19 – Jun 29, 2024
  • Jun 2 – Jul 13, 2024
  • Jun 16 – Jul 27, 2024
  • Jun 30 – Aug 10, 2024
  • Aug 25 – Oct 5, 2024
8-week Intensive Course
  • € 9,000.00 (without housing)
  • € 9,800.00 (in twin room)
  • € 10,600.00 (in single room)
  • May 5 – Jun 29, 2024
  • May 19 – Jul 13, 2024
  • Jun 2 – Jul 27, 2024
  • Jun 16 – Aug 10, 2024
12-week Intensive Course
  • € 12,600.00 (without housing)
  • € 13,800.00 (in twin room)
  • € 15,000.00 (in single room)
  • May 5 – Jul 27, 2024
  • May 19 – Aug 10, 2024

Course includes

  • Enrollment fee
  • Tuition
  • Facilities fee (no materials)
  • Orientation
  • Welcome kit & lunch voucher
  • Bus pass
  • Weekly guided art visits (students will visit the best sightseeing and historical monuments of Florence)
  • Housing in a shared apartment in twin or single room (also without housing)
  • Housing utilities expense
  • 2-meal + 4-drink vouchers per week
  • Cultural trips. Every two weeks (e.g., a trip to Pisa/Siena)
  • English interpretation service (Italian-to-English translator)
  • *Italian Home Cooking and Gelato Courses have different schedules. Please inquire for further details
  • *Art History and Enjoy Italy: Museum admission fees

NOT Included

  • Cost of materials (included in Italian Home Cooking and Gelato Course only)
  • Florence Tourist Tax (€ 38.50)
  • Wi-Fi (€ 5.00 per week, for those who stay in our housing)


HOUSING

Accademia Riaci provides housing for its international students in fully furnished and equipped private shared apartments located in the city of Florence. Each apartment consists of two or three bedrooms (for use of up to four or six persons respectively) with a kitchen, living room, and bathroom (private bathrooms are NOT available). Students can choose to stay in a single room by paying an extra charge. Apartments are located within 20~30 minutes by bus/bicycle to the school and may come with or without a host family. Linens are provided (guests just need to bring their personal towels). Air-conditioning is not available.

Accademia Riaci is pleased to facilitate the housing arrangement process but students are welcome to make their own direct accommodation plans.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please follow the steps below:

1. Complete the APPLICATION FORM and email it together with a copy of your passport to the OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS.
2. ACCADEMIA RIACI notifies the admitted students within 5 days of receipt of a complete application.
3. Students can be admitted only upon the receipt and review of a complete application.

APPLICATION FORM (download PDF)

Student Reporter Scholarship

Students who write a weekly report (with photos/videos) on their classes will get a 10% scholarship on the tuition.

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