ADMISSIONS
- Admission Requirements
- How to Apply
- Tuition and Fees
- Payment Procedure
- General Conditions
Admission Requirements
ONE-YEAR COURSES・SEMESTER COURSES・ATELIER COURSES
1. High School Diploma, or its equivalent (beginners); College Degree, or its equivalent (advanced students).
2. Sufficient English or Spanish language proficiency (for other languages, please inquire).
3. For advanced students: a portfolio of twelve works that best represent the applicant’s style.
MASTER COURSES
1. Graduates of ACCADEMIA RIACI’s One-Year course; graduates of 4 year colleges in art or design or equivalent working or training experience in a specific field, and desire to further pursue their studies.
2. Sufficient English or Spanish language proficiency (for other languages, please inquire).
3. A qualifying portfolio that best represents the applicant’s style is required to be admitted into the course.
SHORT COURSES・SUMMER INTENSIVE COURSES・CHRISTMAS COURSES
Sufficient English or Spanish language proficiency (for other languages, please inquire).
General Information
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
All courses are taught in Italian with free ENGLISH interpretation service (for other languages, please inquire). As all courses are mainly hands-on training, a basic English language is sufficient to attend classes.
LIMITED ENROLLMENT
Accademia Riaci accepts only a LIMITED NUMBER OF ENROLLMENTS per term, due to the school policy of keeping class sizes small. For further details, please contact the OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS.
Note: Students can be admitted only upon the receipt and review of a complete application, along with the confirmation of the payment of the course fees by the OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS.
COURSE CANCELLATION
ACCADEMIA RIACI reserves the right to cancel a course before the start date, as particular conditions for such necessities arise. In such cases, students who are already registered will be notified by telephone or email, informing them whether they wish to switch to another course/start date or prefer a full refund.
Apply
Application Process
1. Complete the correct 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.
Notes:
I. Only the OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS has the authority to make or communicate an admissions decision.
II: when applying to ACCADEMIA RIACI, the applicant agrees and accepts the conditions stated in the GENERAL CONDITIONS.
Required Documents
ONE-YEAR COURSES・SEMESTER COURSES・ATELIER COURSES
・ Application Form: “Application Form 2020-2021”.
・ A passport-size photo (as an attachment file).
・ A photocopy of your passport.
・ A copy of your High School Diploma (or equivalent), or College/University Degree (documents must be written in Latin alphabet).
MASTER COURSES
・ Application Form: “Application Form 2020-2021”.
・ A passport-size photo (as an attachment file).
・ A photocopy of your passport.
・ A copy of your College/University Diploma (documents must be written in Latin alphabet).
・ 1~2 recommendation letters from faculty, work supervisor, or any relevant personnel.
・ A portfolio of your best works (pdf or jpg) with a detailed description of each work.
SHORT COURSES
・ Application Form: “Short Course”
・ A passport-size photo (as an attachment file).
・ A photocopy of your passport.
SUMMER INTENSIVE COURSES
・ Application Form: “Summer Course”
・ A passport-size photo (as an attachment file).
・ A photocopy of your passport.
For advanced students:
We will arrange your class depending on what you did before. So, please send us your portfolio.
*Course offerings and procedures are subject to change without prior notice.
Deadlines
LONG-TERM PROGRAMS (One-Year Courses・ Semester Courses・Master Courses・Atelier Courses):
EU Students – By 30 days prior to the course commencement date.
Non-EU Students – By 60~90 days prior to the course commencement date (depends on the visa application process).
SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS (Short Courses・Summer Intensive Courses・Christmas Courses):
By 30 days prior to the course commencement date (in order to secure a spot in the class, we suggest students apply at least 60~90 days before the course start date).
2021-2022 Tuition Rates and Fees – prices in euros (€)
LONG-TERM PROGRAMS
ONE-YEAR COURSE
*taught with free ENGLISH interpreter| Enrollment Fee | Tuition | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-EU students | € 3,000.00 | € 12,000.00 | € 15,000.00 |
| EU students | € 3,000.00 | € 10,000.00 | € 13,000.00 |
“Facilities Fee” and the “Cost of Materials” are NOT included in the fees above. Please consult with the Office of Admissions.
SEMESTER COURSE
*taught with free ENGLISH interpreter| Enrollment Fee | Tuition | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-EU students | € 2,000.00 | € 6,700.00 | € 8,700.00 |
| EU students | € 2,000.00 | € 5,800.00 | € 7,800.00 |
“Facilities Fee” and the “Cost of Materials” are NOT included in the fees above. Please consult with the Office of Admissions.
MASTER COURSE
*taught with free ENGLISH interpreter| Enrollment Fee | Tuition | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Year program | |||
| Non-EU students | € 3,000.00 | € 13,600.00 | € 16,600.00 |
| EU students | € 3,000.00 | € 11,600.00 | € 14,600.00 |
| Semester program | |||
| Non-EU students | € 3,000.00 | € 6,900.00 | € 9,900.00 |
| EU students | € 3,000.00 | € 5,900.00 | € 8,900.00 |
“Facilities Fee” and the “Cost of Materials” are NOT included in the fees above. Please consult with the Office of Admissions.
ATELIER COURSE
*taught with free ENGLISH interpreter| Enrollment Fee | Tuition | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Year program | |||
| All students | € 3,000.00 | € 10,000.00 | € 13,000.00 |
| Semester program | |||
| All students | € 2,000.00 | € 5,700.00 | € 7,700.00 |
“Facilities Fee” and the “Cost of Materials” are NOT included in the fees above. Please consult with the Office of Admissions.
Optional Lessons: Shoe Design, Bag Design and Jewelry Design combined with Shoemaking, Bag Making & Leather Arts, and Jewelry Making
| Enrollment Fee | Tuition | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Year program | |||
| 4 lessons / week (~3 hours)+I.S. | € 1,000.00 | € 3,800.00 | € 4,800.00 |
| 8 lessons / week (~6 hours)+I.S. | € 2,000.00 | € 7,600.00 | € 9,600.00 |
| Semester program | |||
| 4 lessons / week (~3 hours)+I.S. | € 800.00 | € 2,000.00 | € 2,800.00 |
| 8 lessons / week (~6 hours)+I.S. | € 1,600.00 | € 4,000.00 | € 5,600.00 |
Preparation Course for the “Accademia di Belle Arti”
>> more info about course
*taught in ITALIAN only
| Enrollment Fee | Tuition | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Year program | |||
| Non-EU students | € 3,000.00 | € 9,800.00 | € 12,800.00 |
| EU students | € 3,000.00 | € 7,800.00 | € 10,800.00 |
SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS
SHORT COURSE “Standard”
・taught with free ENGLISH interpreterSUBJECTS – GROUP I
Jewelry Making, Jewelry Design, Shoe Design, Bag Design, Interior Design, Architectural Design, Furniture Design, Product Design, Painting and Drawing, Textile Design, Art History.
| Enrollment Fee | Tuition | Facilities Fee | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week | € 200.00 | € 400.00 | € 30.00 | € 630.00 |
| 2 weeks | € 200.00 | € 720.00 | € 60.00 | € 980.00 |
| 3 weeks | € 200.00 | € 1,040.00 | € 90.00 | € 1,330.00 |
| 4 weeks | € 300.00 | € 1,360.00 | € 120.00 | € 1,780.00 |
| 5 weeks | € 300.00 | € 1,700.00 | € 150.00 | € 2,150.00 |
| 6 weeks | € 300.00 | € 2,040.00 | € 180.00 | € 2,520.00 |
| 7 weeks | € 300.00 | € 2,380.00 | € 210.00 | € 2,890.00 |
| 8 weeks | € 300.00 | € 2,720.00 | € 240.00 | € 3,260.00 |
| 9 weeks | € 300.00 | € 3,060.00 | € 270.00 | € 3,630.00 |
| 10 weeks | € 300.00 | € 3,400.00 | € 300.00 | € 4,000.00 |
| 11 weeks | € 300.00 | € 3,740.00 | € 330.00 | € 4,370.00 |
| 12 weeks | € 300.00 | € 4,080.00 | € 360.00 | € 4,740.00 |
* 12 lessons a week with the teacher + 12 lessons a week as “I.S”. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes.
* “I.S.”(Independent Study): individual practice.
* Cost of Materials is NOT included in the fees above.
* “Private lessons” are 30% up to the above fees.
SUBJECTS – GROUP II
Shoemaking (6 weeks minimum), Bag Making & Leather Arts, Fashion Design, Fashion Business, Graphic Design, Illustration.
| Enrollment Fee | Tuition | Facilities Fee | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week | € 300.00 | € 500.00 | € 30.00 | € 830.00 |
| 2 weeks | € 300.00 | € 900.00 | € 60.00 | € 1,260.00 |
| 3 weeks | € 300.00 | € 1.300.00 | € 90.00 | € 1,690.00 |
| 4 weeks | € 300.00 | € 1,680.00 | € 120.00 | € 2,100.00 |
| 5 weeks | € 300.00 | € 2,100.00 | € 150.00 | € 2,550.00 |
| 6 weeks | € 300.00 | € 2,520.00 | € 180.00 | € 3,000.00 |
| 7 weeks | € 300.00 | € 2,940.00 | € 210.00 | € 3,450.00 |
| 8 weeks | € 300.00 | € 3,360.00 | € 240.00 | € 3,900.00 |
| 9 weeks | € 300.00 | € 3,780.00 | € 270.00 | € 4,350.00 |
| 10 weeks | € 300.00 | € 4,200.00 | € 300.00 | € 4,800.00 |
| 11 weeks | € 300.00 | € 4,620.00 | € 330.00 | € 5,250.00 |
| 12 weeks | € 300.00 | € 5,040.00 | € 360.00 | € 5,700.00 |
* 12 lessons a week with the teacher + 12 lessons a week as “I.S”. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes.
* “I.S.”(Independent Study): individual practice.
* Cost of Materials is NOT included in the fees above.
* “Private lessons” are 30% up to the above fees.
SUBJECTS – GROUP III
Restoration of Paintings, Glass Art, Ceramics, Bookbinding, Furniture Making, Furniture Restoration, Wood Carving, Handmade Soap, Flower Arrangement.
| Enrollment Fee | Tuition | Facilities Fee | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week | € 300.00 | € 500.00 | € 0.00 | € 800.00 |
| 2 weeks | € 300.00 | € 900.00 | € 0.00 | € 1,200.00 |
| 3 weeks | € 300.00 | € 1.300.00 | € 0.00 | € 1,600.00 |
| 4 weeks | € 300.00 | € 1,680.00 | € 0.00 | € 1,980.00 |
| 5 weeks | € 300.00 | € 2,100.00 | € 0.00 | € 2,400.00 |
| 6 weeks | € 300.00 | € 2,520.00 | € 0.00 | € 2,820.00 |
| 7 weeks | € 300.00 | € 2,940.00 | € 0.00 | € 3,240.00 |
| 8 weeks | € 300.00 | € 3,360.00 | € 0.00 | € 3,660.00 |
| 9 weeks | € 300.00 | € 3,780.00 | € 0.00 | € 4,080.00 |
| 10 weeks | € 300.00 | € 4,200.00 | € 0.00 | € 4,500.00 |
| 11 weeks | € 300.00 | € 4,620.00 | € 0.00 | € 4,920.00 |
| 12 weeks | € 300.00 | € 5,040.00 | € 0.00 | € 5,340.00 |
* 12 lessons a week in a professional laboratory. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes.
* Cost of Materials is NOT included in the fees above and has to be paid directly to the laboratory.
* “Private lessons” are 30% up to the above fees.
SHORT COURSE “Intensive”
SUBJECTS – GROUP I
Shoemaking, Bag Making & Leather Arts, Painting and Drawing, Fashion Design, Fashion Business, Graphic Design, Illustration, Jewelry Making, Jewelry Design, Bag Design, Shoe Design, Interior Design, Architectural Design, Furniture Design, Product Design, Textile Design.
| Enrollment Fee | Tuition | Facilities Fee | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week | € 300.00 | € 900.00 | € 60.00 | € 1,260.00 |
| 2 weeks | € 300.00 | € 1,680.00 | € 120.00 | € 2,100.00 |
| 3 weeks | € 300.00 | € 2,520.00 | € 180.00 | € 3,000.00 |
| 4 weeks | € 500.00 | € 3,360.00 | € 240.00 | € 4,100.00 |
| 5 weeks | € 500.00 | € 4,200.00 | € 300.00 | € 5,000.00 |
| 6 weeks | € 500.00 | € 5,040.00 | € 360.00 | € 5,900.00 |
| 7 weeks | € 500.00 | € 5,880.00 | € 420.00 | € 6,800.00 |
| 8 weeks | € 500.00 | € 6,720.00 | € 480.00 | € 7,700.00 |
| 12 weeks | € 500.00 | € 10,080.00 | € 720.00 | € 11,300.00 |
・ 22 lessons a week with the teacher + 22 lessons a week as “I.S”. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes.
・ “I.S.”(Independent Study): individual practice.
・ Cost of Materials is NOT included in the fees above.
・ “Private lessons” are 30% up to the above fees.
SUBJECTS – GROUP II
Restoration of Paintings, Glass Art, Ceramics, Bookbinding, Furniture Making, Furniture Restoration, Wood Carving, Flower Arrangement.
| Enrollment Fee | Tuition | Facilities Fee | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week | € 300.00 | € 900.00 | € 0.00 | € 1,200.00 |
| 2 weeks | € 300.00 | € 1,680.00 | € 0.00 | € 1,980.00 |
| 3 weeks | € 300.00 | € 2,520.00 | € 0.00 | € 2,820.00 |
| 4 weeks | € 500.00 | € 3,360.00 | € 0.00 | € 3,860.00 |
| 5 weeks | € 500.00 | € 4,200.00 | € 0.00 | € 4,700.00 |
| 6 weeks | € 500.00 | € 5,040.00 | € 0.00 | € 5,540.00 |
| 7 weeks | € 500.00 | € 5,880.00 | € 0.00 | € 6,380.00 |
| 8 weeks | € 500.00 | € 6,720.00 | € 0.00 | € 7,220.00 |
| 12 weeks | € 500.00 | € 10,080.00 | € 0.00 | € 10,580.00 |
・ 22 lessons a week in a professional laboratory. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes.
・ Cost of Materials is NOT included in the fees above and has to be paid directly to the laboratory.
・ “Private lessons” are 30% up to the above fees.
2021 SUMMER INTENSIVE COURSE
Arts, Crafts & Design
Shoemaking (minimum 4 weeks), Bag Making & Leather Arts, Jewelry Making, Jewelry Design, Painting and Drawing, Interior Design, Architectural Design, Furniture Design, Fashion Design, Shoe Design, Bag Design, Fashion Business, Textile Design, Product Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Restoration of Paintings, Glass Art, Ceramics, Furniture Making, Furniture Restoration, Wood Carving, Flower Arrangement, Gelato Course, Italian Home Cooking.
★ Painting and Drawing, Jewelry Making, Art History, Italian Language, Gelato Course, and Italian Home Cooking only
| Duration | Tuition | Credits | Check-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | € 2,600.00 | 3 credits |
[2021] |
| 4 weeks | € 4,600.00 | 6 credits |
[2021] |
| 6 weeks | € 6,400.00 | 9 credits |
[2021] |
| 8 weeks | € 8,200.00 | 12 credits |
[2021] |
| 12 weeks | € 11,000.00 | 18 credits |
[2021] |
Italian Language and Art History
| Duration | Tuition | Credits | Check-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | € 1,350.00 | 2 credits | same as above |
| 4 weeks | € 2,450.00 | 4 credits | same as above |
| 6 weeks | € 3,680.00 | 6 credits | same as above |
| 8 weeks | € 4,690.00 | 8 credits | same as above |
| 12 weeks | € 6,780.00 | 12 credits | same as above |
Summer Course fees include:
Enrollment fee, Tuition, Facilities fee (no materials), Orientation, Welcome lunch & kit (city map, pen, notebook, file folder, bus tickets, one lunch ticket), English Interpretation service (during lessons with the teacher), Housing: shared fully furnished apartment – twin room (single room available), Housing utility costs, one Meal Voucher a day (for excursion day, a sandwich lunchbox is served), Weekly Guided Art Visits, Cultural Activities (2 times a month)
CHRISTMAS COURSE
CHRISTMAS COURSE
Jewelry Making, Painting and Drawing, Italian Home Cooking
| Duration | Enrollment Fee | Tuition | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-week course | – | – | € 1,600.00 |
| 2-week course | – | – | € 2,600.00 |
| 3-week course | – | – | € 3,600.00 |
Italian Language
| Duration | Enrollment Fee | Tuition | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-week course | – | – | € 950.00 |
| 2-week course | – | – | € 1,350.00 |
| 3-week course | – | – | € 1,900.00 |
Course fees include: Enrollment fee, Tuition, Orientation, Welcome Lunch, Welcome Kit, Housing in shared apartment, Housing utilities expense, 1 Meal Voucher a day, Weekly Art Visits.
ITALIAN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSE
| Number of lesson | Enrollment Fee | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | |||
| Group (7-12 students) | 40 Lessons /4 weeks | € 100.00 | € 546.00/4 weeks |
| Semiprivate (2-6 students) | 30 Lessons /4 weeks | € 100.00 | € 650.00/4 weeks |
| Private (1 students) | 15 Lessons | € 100.00 | € 550.00 |
| Standard | |||
| Group (7-12 students) | 80 Lessons /4 weeks | € 100.00 | € 780.00/4 weeks |
| Semiprivate (2-6 students) | 60 Lessons /4 weeks | € 100.00 | € 980.00/4 weeks |
| Private (1 students) | 50 Lessons /4 weeks | € 100.00 | € 2,600.00 |
| Italian Language PLUS | |||
| 24weeks Group (Max 12 students) |
20 Lessons /week | € 100.00 | € (30%OFF!) |
| 24weeks Small-group (Max 6 students) |
15 Lessons /week | € 100.00 | same as above |
| 48weeks Group (Max 12 students) |
20 Lessons /week | € 100.00 | € (50%OFF!) |
| 48weeks Small-group (Max 6 students) |
15 Lessons /week | € 100.00 | same as above |
| Intensive | |||
| Semiprivate (2-6 students) | 160 Lessons /4 weeks | € 100.00 | € 2,100.00/4 weeks |
| Private (1 students) | 80 Lessons /4 weeks | € 100.00 | € 4,200.00/4 weeks |
| Duration | Enrollment Fee | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internship | |||
| Basic Italian 3 months + Internship 3 months |
€ 2,000 (Included) |
€ 3,940 | from 1student |
| Basic Italian 6 months + Internship 6 months |
€ 2,000 (Included) |
€ 5,500 | |
| Basic Italian 6 months + Internship 12 months |
€ 2,000 (Included) |
€ 7,000 | |
| Basic Italian 6 months + Internship 18 months |
€ 2,000 (Included) |
€ 8,500 | |
| Basic Italian 6 months + Internship 30 months |
€ 2,000 (Included) |
€ 11,500 | |
| Duration | Enrollment Fee | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Language Business Training | |||
| 8-week Basic Buisiness Course | € 100.00 | € 2,200 | from 1student |
| 6-month Business Course | € 100.00 | € 5,340 | |
| 6-month Basic Italian + 6-month Business Course |
€ 100.00 | € 7,150 | |
| 11-month Basic Italian + 6-month Business Course |
€ 100 (per year) | € 8,250 | |
| Number of lesson | Enrollment Fee | Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical language | |||
| Semiprivate (2-6 students) | 60 Lessons /4 weeks | € 100.00 | € 1,470.00/4 weeks |
| Private (1 students) | 30 Lessons | € 100.00 | € 1,470.00/4 weeks |
| Preparation Course for the “Accademia di Belle Arti” |
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| from 1student | 8 months | € 2,000 (per year) | € 8,800 |
*1 lesson = 45 Minutes
INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS
Italian Language + Internship Course
>> more info about course
(Career Internship, Specialist Internship)
| Enrollment Fee | Tuition | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months | € 2,000.00 | € 1,940.00 | € 3,940.00 |
| 12 months | € 2,000.00 | € 3,500.00 | € 5,500.00 |
| 18 months | € 2,000.00 | € 5,000.00 | € 7,000.00 |
| 24 months | € 2,000.00 | € 6,500.00 | € 8,500.00 |
| 36 months | € 2,000.00 | € 9,500.00 | € 11,500.00 |
* includes: Italian language lessons, arrangement of lessons and supporting for entrance.
* the 6-month program includes Italian language lessons from 0 to 3 months.
* the 12-month program (or longer) includes Italian language lessons from 0 to 6 months.
* Please note: students can choose the duration according on their Italian language level.
Only after completion of Accademia Riaci’s Master Course or One-Year Course
| Enrollment Fee | Tuition | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months | € 2,000.00 | € 0.00 | € 2,000.00 |
| 12 months | € 2,000.00 | € 1,000.00 | € 3,000.00 |
Not include Italian language lessons.
Italian Culinary Arts Programs
Italian Language and Culinary Arts Course
| Enrollment Fee | Tuition | Start Dates | Application Deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months | € 2,000.00 | € 9,400.00 | April 4, 2021 September 26, 2021 January 30, 2022 |
3 months before the start date |
| 12 months | € 2,000.00 | € 12,400.00 | April 4, 2021 September 26, 2021 January 30, 2022 |
3 months before the start date |
| 18 months | € 2,000.00 | € 13,400.00 | April 4, 2021 September 26, 2021 January 30, 2022 |
3 months before the start date |
| 24 months | € 2,000.00 | € 14,400.00 | April 4, 2021 September 26, 2021 January 30, 2022 |
3 months before the start date |
・ Course fees include accommodation, weekly art visits, cultural excursions (2 times a month).
Payment Procedure
Course fees must be paid exclusively by WIRE TRANSFER (bank transfer), directly to the account indicated by the OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS.
Please use the appropriate bank information written below.
Payment Deadlines
Long-term programs (One-Year Courses・Semester Courses・Master Courses・Atelier Courses)
UE applicants: within 30 days prior to the course commencement date.
Non-UE applicants: within 60/90 days prior to the course commencement date (depends on the Visa Process).
Short-term programs (Short Courses・Summer Intensive Courses・Christmas Courses)
Within 30 days prior to the course commencement date.
Important: After the transfer is completed, please be sure to send proof of payment to the Office of Admissions.
Wire Transfer
If a parent or a relative is transferring money for a student, please mark the name of the student clearly on the transfer statement. Payments must be made exclusively in EUROS (€/EUR) or Japanese Yen (¥/JPY).
| ITALIAN STUDENTS Beneficiary Name: ACCADEMIA RIACI IBAN Code: IT26 W076 0102 8000 0008 4496 884 Beneficiary Address: Via dei Conti 4, 50123 Firenze, Italia SWIFT Code/BIC: BPPIITRRXXX Bank Name: POSTE ITALIANE S.P.A. | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
Tuition Refund Policy
I. 90 days before the course start date: 100%
II. at least 30 days before the course start date: 50%
III. less than 30 days before the course start date: NO refund
Note: once a student has been legally admitted into Italy as a student of Accademia Riaci, refunds will NOT be provided. The same conditions apply to students who have been issued a Certificate of Enrollment for visa purposes.
General Conditions (Academic Policies)
1. Formal admission to ACCADEMIA RIACI and payment of tuition and fees are prerequisites to registration. All students, by virtue of registering, agree to comply with the regulations of the school and to pay all applicable tuition and registration fees before the course start date. Payments can be made exclusively by wire transfer to the bank account indicated by the Office of Admissions. ACCADEMIA RIACI will provide the student with a certificate of payment confirmation. The certificate of enrollment will be issued only after receiving the confirmation of the wire transfer by the Office of Admissions. ACCADEMIA RIACI may, at its sole discretion, exclude from any course and/or examinations any registered student who fails to pay the applicable Tuition Fee within the period stated above or any other period as may be agreed with ACCADEMIA RIACI. ACCADEMIA RIACI reserves the right to claim back from any such student any reasonable expenses incurred in reliance upon his/her registration on the course.
2. Enrollment Fee and Deposit paid to ACCADEMIA RIACI are non-refundable unless ACCADEMIA RIACI decides not to grant the student a place on the relevant course. If cancellation occurs not less than 180 days prior to the course start date, ACCADEMIA RIACI will refund 100% of the Tuition (excluding Enrollment Fee and Deposit); 50% of the Tuition (excluding Enrollment Fee and Deposit) will be refunded if cancellation occurs at least 30 days before the course start date. No refund will be made if cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the course start date. For students who do not hold an EU passport, there will be no refund after the Certificate of Enrollment has been issued.
3. Tuition includes a Certificate of Attendance or a Diploma issued after completion of the course.
4. ACCADEMIA RIACI will be responsible for preparing a basic equipment for student use. However, expenses for any materials needed for each student’s course and projects are not included in the course fees.
5. Specific information during the course such as detailed timetable of the course shall be communicated to the student upon course start. Examinations must be taken at the end of the relevant course. No student shall be allowed to take the examinations after the end of the relevant course. If the student does not take the examinations at the end of the course, or does not achieve the required pass mark in the examinations, ACCADEMIA RIACI shall not issue any final certificate of completion or the official diploma to the student.
6. Class attendance is MANDATORY. No student will be allowed to the final examinations unless he/she attends at least 80% of the lessons. No certificate of attendance shall be issued unless the student maintains the required attendance record until the end of the course. If a student does not attend lessons, tuition and fees won’t be refunded.
7. By enrolling in any course offered by ACCADEMIA RIACI, students agree to comply fully with the disciplinary rules of ACCADEMIA RIACI as this represents a condition of the agreement between students and ACCADEMIA RIACI. Compliance which the disciplinary rules shall involve a good attendance record, a rigorous respect of the schedule of lessons and a responsible attitude towards the staff of ACCADEMIA RIACI allows students to use any equipment within ACCADEMIA RIACI. Failure to adhere fully to these rules may result in disciplinary measures being taken against the offending student (which, for the avoidance of doubt, may involve the expulsion of the student from the relevant course). To the fullest extent permitted by Italian law, ACCADEMIA RIACI reserves the right to claim damages in relation to any loss caused by the student.
8. Courses are organized according to the schedules, dates, and programs established by the teachers appointed by ACCADEMIA RIACI, which reserves the right, at any time, to amend any aspect of the course as may be necessary.
9. The examination papers, together with any material produced by the students during classes shall be deemed to be the property of ACCADEMIA RIACI. Students hereby assign all copyrights arising in any material produced by the students to ACCADEMIA RIACI and in particular allow ACCADEMIA RIACI to exhibit, reproduce and/or publish such material.
10. Changing a course (the subject or the course start date) is possible only if the new course begins within 365 days from the initial start date, and within the following conditions:
a) if course change request is notified until 180 to 30 days before the course start date:
For Academy Courses: by paying the enrollment fee of the registered course.
For other courses: by paying the 20% of the sum of tuition and enrollment fee of the registered course.
For Package courses: 20% of the total course fee.
b) if course change request is notified after 30 days before the course start date:
For Academy Courses: by paying the enrollment fee of the registered course and 50% of its tuition.
For other courses: by paying the enrollment fee of the registered course and 50% of its tuition.
For Package courses: 50% of the total course fee.
There is NO REFUND of the fees already paid. Students can allocate the fees already paid, deducting the above course change fees, to the payment for new courses.
11. ACCADEMIA RIACI reserves the right to cancel a course due to low enrollment or other circumstances beyond the school’s control. Students who are registered in a course that is canceled will be notified, and the course fees will be fully refunded.
12. ACCADEMIA RIACI assumes no responsibility for damaged, lost, or stolen personal items.
13. Students who damage or vandalize school property will be responsible for its repair and/or replacement.
14. ACCADEMIA RIACI is closed on Italian public and school holidays, such as spring break, fall break, summer, and Christmas holidays.
15. No variation of this agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by or on behalf of each of the parties.
16. For all programs held by ACCADEMIA RIACI, including those held off its campus, the agreement between ACCADEMIA RIACI and students shall be subject to the Italian law and the parties hereby agree that the Italian courts in Florence shall have sole jurisdiction over any dispute arising out of this agreement.
By completing the application form for any of the courses offered by Accademia Riaci, you acknowledge that you have read, understand and agree to the “General Conditions”.
[ Revised as of March 1, 2021 ]
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