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Italy

University Istituto Avventista Universitario Villa Aurora

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Language of Study Italian

Academic
Summer
  • food Fabulous pizza, pasta, and gelato
  • architecture Leaning Tower of Pisa, the Duomo of Florence, and the Colosseum in Rome
  • music Classical is central to Italian culture, from experimental art to opera
  • art From ancient Roman period to the Renaissance and Baroque periods
  • sports football, cycling, motorsports, basketball, and rugby
  • climate Mediterranean, hot summers, mild winters and some rain in fall and spring

Winter Program Application Deadline

November 7, 2026

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Campus Life

  • Welcome
  • Cafeteria
  • Dorm
  • Activities & Trips
  • Classrooms & Facilities

Academic Program

Program capacity: 55 students

Levels:

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Electives: Italian Cuisine, Ceramics, Sculpture, Painting, Tailoring, Fashion Design, Photography, Fitness

Official Certificates: PLIDA test

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The Winter and Spring 2027 Italy program has reached full capacity. You may choose to remain on the waitlist or apply to another program.

 

Summer Program

Program capacity: 40 students

Levels:

  • Beginner

Electives: Italian Cuisine, Ceramics, Painting, and Tailoring

Age: Students aged 15 years and older are welcome to attend this program

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SESSIONCOSTARRIVALDEPARTURE
Fall 2026 $9,067 USD Sept 14, 2026Dec 10, 2026
Winter 2027$6,509 USD / New Students- $6,859 USDJan 11, 2027Mar 19, 2027
Spring 2027 $7,001 USD / New Students- $7,351 USDMar 22, 2027May 31 - Jun 1, 2027
Summer 2027$4,661 USDJune 20, 2027July 28, 2027
Fall 2027$10,006 USDSeptember 16, 2027December 12, 2027
Winter 2028$7,316 USD / New Students $7,666 USDJanuary 7, 2028March 16, 2028
Spring 2028$7,796 USD / New Students $8,146 USDMarch 17, 2028May 29, 2028

Disclaimer:  Dates are subject to minor adjustments. Please refer to your acceptance package for the most accurate information.

Financial Disclaimer: Prices include books, room and board, insurance, tuition, and all trips and excursions hosted by Villa Aurora. Airfare is not included. All students are charged health insurance and deposit fees in the first quarter that they attend the program.

Location

Istituto Avventista Villa Aurora
Via del Pergolino 12
50139 Florence
ITALY

Florence Peretola Airport or Santa Maria Novella Train Station.

 School Web Site

President

Dr. Davide Romano

Phone

General Phone Number: 39 (055) 41 20 14

ACA Program Director

Prof. Antonietta Riviello
Mobile: 39 347 4413413
Email: dip.lingue@villaaurora.it

During the academic year, students may take an elective unpaid internship course that will allow them to work in one of the following areas:

  • Art in the Media Field and/or Museums (English)

Duration of the internship: 75 hours (See Academic Catalog for more information)

Fall Quarter

  • Poppi (Spiritual retreat 2 days); Napoli & Amalfi Coast (5 days)
  • 1 day trips: Le 5 Terre, Maranello Ferrari Museum & Balsamic Vinegar Factory, Siena, Firenze, Milano

Winter Quarter

  • 1 day trips: Assisi & Perugina Chocolate Factory/Lucca & Pisa/ Venice
  • Rome & Vatican City (2 days)

 Spring Quarter

  • May 21-28: Puglia (8 ) / Poppi spiritual retreat (2)
  • 1 day trips: Verona & Sirmione

 Summer Session

  • Roma & Vatican (2 days)
  • 1 day trips: Le 5 Terre, Venice, Siena, Pisa, Beach

This is a tentative list of trips. The school may adjust this list. At the beginning of each program, students will receive updated information.