ADMISSIONS

  • Admission Requirements
  • How to Apply
  • Tuition and Fees
  • Payment Procedure
  • General Conditions

Admission Requirements

ONE-YEAR COURSES・SEMESTER COURSES
1. High School Diploma, or its equivalent (beginners); College Degree, or its equivalent (advanced students).
2. Sufficient English language proficiency.
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 language proficiency.
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 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/elementary English proficiency 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.

How to Apply

Application Process
To apply please follow the steps below:

1. Complete the APPLICATION FORM (you can find all application forms in the “Required Documents” section) 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

1 – APPLICATION FORM.
2 – A copy of your passport (bio data only).
3 – A copy of your High School Diploma or equivalent (documents must be written in English alphabet).


MASTER COURSES

1 – APPLICATION FORM.
2 – A copy of your passport (bio data only).
3 – A copy of your College/University Diploma (documents must be written in English alphabet).
4 – One or two recommendation letters from faculty, work supervisor, or any relevant personnel.
5 – A portfolio of your best works (pdf or jpg) with a detailed description of each work.


SHORT COURSES

1 – APPLICATION FORM
2 – A copy of your ID/passport.


SUMMER INTENSIVE COURSES

1 – APPLICATION FORM
2 – A copy of your ID/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):

EU Students – By 30 days prior to the course commencement date.
Non-EU Students – By 90~120 days prior to the course commencement date (due to 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).

Tuition Rates and Fees – Prices in Euros (EUR)

LONG-TERM PROGRAMS
ONE-YEAR COURSES

>> COURSE DETAILS

*taught with free ENGLISH interpretation

SUBJECTS – GROUP I
Jewelry Making, Jewelry Design, Shoemaking, Bag Making & Leather Arts, Shoe Design, Bag Design, Interior Design, Architectural Design, Furniture Design, Product Design, Painting and Drawing, Textile Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Art History, Glass Art

Enrollment fee Tuition Facilities fee TOTAL
Non-EU students €3,000 €12,000 €1,200 €16,200
EU students €3,000 €10,000 €1,200 €14,200

・Transportation costs to commute to the school are NOT included in the fees.
・The cost for materials is NOT included in the fees. For more details, please consult with the Office of Admissions.


SUBJECTS – GROUP II
Ceramics, Restoration of Paintings, Woodworking, Furniture Restoration.

Enrollment fee Tuition TOTAL
Non-EU students €3,000 €12,000 €15,000
EU students €3,000 €10,000 €13,000

・Transportation costs to commute to the off-campus laboratories are NOT included in the fees.
・The cost for materials is NOT included in the fees and must be paid directly to the laboratory. For more details, please consult with the Office of Admissions.


SEMESTER COURSES

SUBJECTS – GROUP I
Jewelry Making, Jewelry Design, Shoemaking, Bag Making & Leather Arts, Shoe Design, Bag Design, Interior Design, Architectural Design, Furniture Design, Product Design, Painting and Drawing, Textile Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Art History, Glass Art

Enrollment fee Tuition Facilities fee TOTAL
Non-EU students €2,000 €6,700 €700 €9,400
EU students €2,000 €5,700 €700 €8,400

・Transportation costs to commute to the school are NOT included in the fees.
・The cost for materials is NOT included in the fees. For more details, please consult with the Office of Admissions.


SUBJECTS – GROUP II
Ceramics, Restoration of Paintings, Woodworking, Furniture Restoration.

Enrollment fee Tuition TOTAL
Non-EU students €2,000 €6,700 €8,700
EU students €2,000 €5,700 €7,700

・Transportation costs to commute to the off-campus laboratories are NOT included in the fees.
・The cost for materials is NOT included in the fees and must be paid directly to the laboratory. For more details, please consult with the Office of Admissions.


MASTER COURSES

>> COURSE DETAILS

*taught with free ENGLISH interpretation

SUBJECTS – GROUP I
Jewelry Making, Jewelry Design, Shoemaking, Bag Making & Leather Arts, Shoe Design, Bag Design, Interior Design, Architectural Design, Furniture Design, Product Design, Painting and Drawing, Textile Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Art History, Glass Art

Enrollment fee Tuition Facilities fee TOTAL
One Year program
Non-EU students €3,000 €13,600 €1,200 €17,800
EU students €3,000 €11,600 €1,200 €15,800
Semester program
Non-EU students €3,000 €6,900 €700 €10,600
EU students €3,000 €5,900 €700 €9,600

・Transportation costs to commute to the school are NOT included in the fees.
・The cost for materials is NOT included in the fees. For more details, please consult with the Office of Admissions.


SUBJECTS – GROUP II
Ceramics, Restoration of Paintings, Woodworking, Furniture Restoration.

Enrollment fee Tuition TOTAL
One Year program
Non-EU students €3,000 €13,600 €16,600
EU students €3,000 €11,600 €14,600
Semester program
Non-EU students €3,000 €6,900 €9,900
EU students €3,000 €5,900 €8,900

・Transportation costs to commute to the off-campus laboratories are NOT included in the fees.
・The cost for materials is NOT included in the fees and must be paid directly to the laboratory. For more details, please consult with the Office of Admissions.


FINE ARTS ACADEMY PREPARATORY COURSE (Belle Arti)

>> COURSE DETAILS

Enrollment fee Tuition Facilities fee TOTAL
Non-EU students €3,000 €10,800 €1,200 €15,000
EU students €3,000 €9,800 €1,200 €14,000
Interpreter Training Course

>> COURSE DETAILS

Enrollment Fee Tuition TOTAL
One Year program
Non-EU students €3,000 €13,600 €16,600
Non-EU students English plus €3,000 €18,600 €21,600
EU students €3,000 €11,600 €14,600
EU students English plus €3,000 €16,600 €19,600

*the additional English plus lesson course, you will learn 5 lessons of English for interpreting in one-to-one lessons per week.1 lesson is 45 minutes.

SHORT-TERM PROGRAMS
SHORT COURSES – Standard

>> COURSE DETAILS

・taught with free ENGLISH interpretation

SUBJECTS – 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 €400 €50 €650
2 weeks €200 €720 €100 €1,020
3 weeks €200 €1,040 €150 €1,390
4 weeks €300 €1,360 €200 €1,860
5 weeks €300 €1,700 €250 €2,250
6 weeks €300 €2,040 €300 €2,640
7 weeks €300 €2,380 €350 €3,030
8 weeks €300 €2,720 €400 €3,420
9 weeks €300 €3,060 €450 €3,810
10 weeks €300 €3,400 €500 €4,200
11 weeks €300 €3,740 €550 €4,590
12 weeks €300 €4,080 €600 €4,980

・12 lessons per week with the teacher + “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. Private lessons are more intensive and provide a higher level of learning.
・Students with no previous experience in a design program are required to take a one-week “foundation class” before beginning their course, learning the basics of the software used in the class.

SUBJECTS – GROUP II
Shoemaking, Bag Making & Leather Arts, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Illustration, Glass Art, Ceramics, Restoration of Paintings, Woodworking, Furniture Restoration, Floral Design.

Enrollment fee Tuition Facilities fee TOTAL
1 week €300 €500 €50 €850
2 weeks €300 €900 €100 €1,300
3 weeks €300 €1.300 €150 €1,750
4 weeks €300 €1,680 €200 €2,180
5 weeks €300 €2,100 €250 €2,650
6 weeks €300 €2,520 €300 €3,120
7 weeks €300 €2,940 €350 €3,590
8 weeks €300 €3,360 €400 €4,060
9 weeks €300 €3,780 €450 €4,530
10 weeks €300 €4,200 €500 €5,000
11 weeks €300 €4,620 €550 €5,470
12 weeks €300 €5,040 €600 €5,940

・12 lessons per week with the teacher + “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.

SHORT COURSES – Intensive

>> COURSE DETAILS

ALL SUBJECTS

Enrollment fee Tuition Facilities fee TOTAL
1 week €300 €900 €100 €1,300
2 weeks €300 €1,680 €200 €2,180
3 weeks €300 €2,520 €300 €3,120
4 weeks €500 €3,360 €400 €4,260
5 weeks €500 €4,200 €500 €5,200
6 weeks €500 €5,040 €600 €6,140
7 weeks €500 €5,880 €700 €7,080
8 weeks €500 €6,720 €800 €8,020
12 weeks €500 €10,080 €1,200 €11,780

・22 lessons per week with the teacher + “I.S”. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes.
・”I.S.”(Independent Study): individual practice.
・The cost for materials is NOT included in the fees.
・”Private lessons” are 30% up to the above fees.

2025 SUMMER INTENSIVE COURSES

>> COURSE DETAILS

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

Duration Tuition Check-in
1 week €1,750 (without housing)
€1,900 (in Twin Room)
€2,150 (in Single Room)

[2025]
May 4, May 18, Jun. 1, Jun. 15, Jun. 29,
Jul. 13, Jul. 27, Aug. 24, Sep. 7, Sep. 21

2 weeks €2,620 (without housing)
€2,900 (in Twin Room)
€3,200 (in Single Room)

[2025]
May 4, May 18, Jun. 1, Jun. 15, Jun. 29,
Jul. 13, Jul. 27, Aug. 24, Sep. 7, Sep. 21

3 weeks €3,710 (without housing)
€4,050 (in Twin Room)
€4,400 (in Single Room)

[2025]
May 4, May 18, Jun. 1, Jun. 15, Jun. 29,
Jul. 13, Aug. 24, Sep. 7

4 weeks €4,800 (without housing)
€5,200 (in Twin Room)
€5,600 (in Single Room)

[2025]
May 4, May 18, Jun. 1, Jun. 15, Jun. 29,
Jul. 13, Aug. 24, Sep. 7

6 weeks €6,750 (without housing)
€7,350 (in Twin Room)
€7,950 (in Single Room)

[2025]
May 4, May 18, Jun. 1, Jun. 15, Jun. 29, Aug. 24

8 weeks €9,000 (without housing)
€9,800 (in Twin Room)
€10,600 (in Single Room)

[2025]
May 4, May 18, Jun. 1, Jun. 15

12 weeks €12,600 (without housing)
€13,800 (in Twin Room)
€15,000 (in Single Room)

[2025]
May 4, May 18

Summer Course fees include:
enrollment fee, tuition, facilities fee (no materials), orientation, welcome kit & lunch voucher, public transportation carnet tickets, English Interpretation service, housing (optional), 2-meal + 4-drink vouchers per week, weekly guided art visits, cultural trips/activities (every two weeks)

2024 CHRISTMAS COURSES

>> COURSE DETAILS

Subjects: Jewelry Making, Painting and Drawing, Italian Home Cooking, Art History, Italian Language, Enjoy Christmas

Duration Enrollment fee Tuition TOTAL
1-week course €1,800
2-week course €2,800
3-week course €3,850

Course fees include enrollment fee, tuition, orientation, welcome kit and welcome lunch/voucher, housing in a shared apartment (twin or single room), housing utility costs, two meal + two drink vouchers per week, weekly guided art visits, and a cultural activity.

ITALIAN LANGUAGE COURSES

>> COURSE DETAILS

Number of lessons Enrollment fee Tuition
Mini
Group (7~12 students) 40 Lessons/4 weeks €100 €245 /2 weeks, €490/4 weeks,
€980 /8 weeks, €1,470/12 weeks,
€2,940 /24 weeks, €5,880/48 weeks
Semiprivate (2~6 students) 30 Lessons/4 weeks €100 same as above
Private (1 student) 15 Lessons €100 same as above
Standard
Group (7~12 students) 80 Lessons/4 weeks €100 €780/4 weeks
Semiprivate (2~6 students) 60 Lessons/4 weeks €100 €980/4 weeks
Private (1 student) 50 Lessons/4 weeks €100 €2,600
Italian Language PLUS
6-month Group
(up to 12 students)
80 Lessons/4weeks €100 4,680 →€3,280
(30%OFF!)
6-month Small-group
(up to 6 students)
60 Lessons/4weeks €100 same as above
6-month Semiprivate
(2~3 students)
30 Lessons/4weeks €100 same as above
6-month Private
(1 student)
20 Lessons/4weeks €100 same as above
12-month Group
(up to 12 students)
80 Lessons/4weeks €100 9,360 →€4,680
(50%OFF!)
12-month Small-group
(up to 6 students)
60 Lessons/4weeks €100 same as above
48weeks Semiprivate
(2~3 students)
30 Lessons /4weeks €100 same as above
48weeks Private
(1 student)
20 Lessons/4weeks €100 same as above
Intensive
Semiprivate (2~6 students) 160 Lessons/4 weeks €100 €2,100/4 weeks
Private (1 student) 80 Lessons/4 weeks €100 €4,200/4 weeks
Duration Enrollment fee Tuition
Internship
6 months
Basic Italian 3 months +Internship 3 months
€ 2,000
(Included)
€ 5,000 from 1 student
12 months
Basic Italian 6 months +Internship 6 months
€ 2,000
(Included)
€ 7,000
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

・1 lesson = 45 Minutes


INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS
ITALIAN LANGUAGE + INTERNSHIP

>> COURSE DETAILS
(Career Internship, Specialist Internship)

Enrollment fee Tuition TOTAL
6 months € 2,000.00 € 3,000.00 € 5,000.00
12 months € 2,000.00 € 5,000.00 € 7,000.00

・Fees include Italian language lessons, internship registration, and support 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 to their Italian language level.
・Advanced Italian language proficiency is a requirement to be admitted in the internship program.

For graduates of Accademia Riaci’s Master and One-Year Courses

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

・Italian language lessons are NOT included.

ITALIAN CULINARY ARTS PROGRAMS (FCAS)

>> COURSE DETAILS (Florence Culinary Arts School)

Enrollment fee Tuition Start dates Application deadline
6 months € 2,000.00 € 9,400.00 September 25, 2023
January 29, 2024
April 2, 2024
September 23, 2024
3 months before the start date
12 months € 2,000.00 € 12,400.00 September 25, 2023
January 29, 2024
April 2, 2024
September 23, 2024
3 months before the start date

・ Course fees include Italian language classes, housing, weekly guided art visits, and extracurricular activities .

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)

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.

Bank Details

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), US dollars (USD), or Japanese Yen (JPY).

ITALIAN STUDENTS
Recipient: ACCADEMIA RIACI
Address: Via dei Conti 4, 50123 Firenze FI, Italy
IBAN code: IT26W0760102800000084496884
Recipient bank: POSTE ITALIANE S.P.A.
SWIFT/BIC code: BPPIITRR or BPPIITRRXXX


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Transfers in EUR)
Recipient: ACCADEMIA RIACI TOKYO OFFICE
Address: 5-15-20-702 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047, Japan
Account number: 270107029
Recipient bank: SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION (SMBC)
SWIFT/BIC code: SMBCJPJT or SMBCJPJTXXX


INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (Transfers in USD)
Recipient: LA DOVINA CO LTD
Address: 5-15-20-702 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047, Japan
Account number: 2700108718
Recipient bank: SUMITOMO MITSUI BANKING CORPORATION (SMBC)
SWIFT/BIC code: SMBCJPJT or SMBCJPJTXXX

Tuition Refund Policy

The Enrollment Fee and the Deposit Fee (20%) are NON-REFUNDABLE. A refund of the TUITION will be made only in case the Office of Admissions receives an official withdrawal letter. The percentage of the reimbursed TUITION (excluding Enrollment Fee and Deposit) is the following:
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. The Enrollment Fee and the 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 no 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 and sent.

3. The Tuition includes a Certificate of Attendance or a Diploma issued after completion of the course.

4. ACCADEMIA RIACI will be responsible for preparing 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. Transportation costs to commute to the school or the off-campus laboratories are NOT included in the tuition fee. Students need to purchase a bus/train pass at their own expense.

6. Specific information during the course such as a 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 a student misses 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 Attendance or Diploma to the student.

7. Class attendance is MANDATORY. No student will be allowed to the final examinations unless attending at least 80% of the lessons. No Certificate of Attendance or Diploma shall be issued unless the student maintains the required attendance record until the end of the course. If a student does not attend classes, course fees won’t be refunded.

8. By enrolling in any course offered by ACCADEMIA RIACI, students agree to fully comply 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, rigorous respect for the schedule of lessons, and a responsible attitude towards the staff of 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.

9. Classes are organized according to the schedules, 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.

10. 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.

11. 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 the course change request is notified until 30 days before the course start date:
For Academy Courses (One-Year, Semester, Master): by paying the enrollment fee of the registered course.
For Short Courses: by paying 20% of the sum of tuition and enrollment fee of the registered course.
For Summer Courses: 20% of the total fees.

b) if the course change request is notified within 30 days before the course start date:
For Academy Courses (One-Year, Semester, Master): by paying the enrollment fee of the registered course and 50% of its tuition.
For Short Courses: by paying the enrollment fee of the registered course and 50% of its tuition.
For Summer Courses: 50% of the total fees.

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.

12. 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.

13. ACCADEMIA RIACI assumes no responsibility for damaged, lost, or stolen personal items.

14. Students who damage or vandalize school property will be responsible for its repair and/or replacement.

15. ACCADEMIA RIACI is closed on Italian public and school holidays, such as spring, fall, summer, and winter breaks.

16. No variation of this agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by or on behalf of each of the parties.

17. For all programs held by ACCADEMIA RIACI, including those held off its campus, the agreement between ACCADEMIA RIACI and students shall be subject to 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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