Italy

Food, fashion, art and architecture – what is there not to love about Italy?

 

This truly stunning country offers the best of ancient civilisations alongside modern society. Buzzing cities thrive amongst Roman ruins, with peaceful olive groves and the pristine Mediterranean coastline close by. Experience la dolce vita in Italy!  ​

PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE

 

2 MONTHS

Departure in December

3 MONTHS

Departure in December

SEMESTER

Departures in January or August

ACADEMIC YEAR

Departures in January or August

ITALY FACTS
ITALY FACTS

  • Language: Italian

  • Population: 60 million

  • Capital: Rome

  • Rome is almost 3000 years old.

  • According to Italians, placing a hat on a bed is bad luck.

  • Italy is home to the world’s oldest university, the University of Bologna .

PRICES
 

QUICK FACTS

departure times

  • December (short-term)

  • January or August (semester and academic year).

visa requirements

  • Short-term - No visa required

  • Semester and academic year - visa required. Can be applied for via post.

placements

  • Throughout Italy.

language requirements

  • Some knowledge of Italian recommended. 

extras

  • Trips available

host family

  • Volunteer

ITALY PRICING:

 

* Programme pricing is valid for departures from December 2022 up to and including January 2024. Application fee of $50 when applying. Price Guarantee: We reserve the right to increase the prices at any time, but once you have been accepted to the programme and have paid your $1,000 deposit you will secure the published price and be exempt from any subsequent increases.

Programme fee includes

  • Return-trip economy flights with recognised airlines departing from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch to final destination.

  • Comprehensive medical insurance while on your exchange.

  • Pre-departure orientation meeting prior to departure for all students and parents.

  • Airport supervision on departure in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch. 

  • Host family and high school placement.   

  • Meet and greet at final airport, with transfers to your host family.

  • Full professional support both in New Zealand and abroad.

  • Preparation materials.

  • Advice from Returnees. 

  • 24-hour emergency phone support.

Programme fee does

not include

  • Passport and visa costs. 

  • Pocket money (approx. 500NZD per month).

  • School set up costs. Varies per destination but may include transport, uniform and school books. 

  • Transport to pre-departure orientation in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch or Dunedin.

  • Transport to Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch for departure.

  • Optional Tours and Travel Expenses. 

  • Any documents that require official Notarising or Apostilling.