3 STEPS TO JOINING OUR PROGRAMS
Apply
Apply via the Online Application Form and complete payment of the Application Fee (€60).
Application Deadlines
- Deadline for International Foundation Program (9 months – September 2025 start):
- 1st round: April 30th, 2025
- 2nd round: June 30th, 2025
- Rolling admissions until August 30th for EU students only, based on availability
- Deadline for International Foundation Program (9 months – January 2026 start ):
- 1st round: Sept 30th, 2025
- 2nd round: October 30th, 2025 (last admission for non-EU students)
- Final round: November 30th, 2025 (for EU students only)
- Academic Italian Courses: rolling admissions
Admission Pre-requisites
- Must have completed at least 11 years of schooling (from primary school to high school diploma) and have obtained a high school diploma (final certification) accompanied by a transcript or report card of the last year.
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- An official translation should be provided for original documents that are not in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish or Portuguese.
- if the student is still studying at the time of application, they can submit the diploma at a later stage
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- Must have an independent level of English language. Native English speakers and students who have completed their secondary education in English are exempt (in some cases, a remote oral competence test can be requested). All other students are required to provide proof of certification with a minimum level of:
- IELTS Academic 5.0
- Cambridge Scale: 150 points (Preliminary B or higher)
- Duolingo English Test: 80 points, or equivalent)
- TOEFL iBT: 45 points
- equivalent certified tests from recognized assessment bodies
- Must be between 17 and 30 years old by the start of the program.
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- For minor students, a legal guardian is required. During the enrollment process, it is necessary to fill out and send via email to admissions@theitalianacademy.com a form confirming that the student will turn 18 by the end of the program.
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Program Dates
Fall Intake:
- Start date: September 18th 2025
- Winter break: December 20th 2025 – January 6th 2026
- End date: June 11th 2026
Winter Intake:
- Start date: January 2026
- End date: September 2026
Receive the Letter of Offer & Program Agreement Form
You will receive the Letter of Offer and the Program Agreement Form within 48 hours (NB. these documents are not valid for Visa purposes, students require the Letter of Enrollment for visa applications).
Once you receive the Program Agreement Form, sign and return it to admissions@theitalianacademy.com
Program Enrollment & Visa Application
Complete payment of the Enrollment Fee, 1st Installment of Tuition Fees and Housing Fees. Details for payments are found in the Program Agreement form.
Program Fee installment deadlines
Fall Intake:
| Description | Deadline | Fee (€) |
| Tuition Fee & Enrollment fee: 1st installment | within a week from the receipt of the Offer letter | 2790 |
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Housing Fee: 1st installment (double room in student residence)* |
within a week from the receipt of the Offer letter | 1394 |
| Tuition Fee: 2nd installment | September 12, 2025 | 2500 |
| Housing Fee: 2nd installment* | September 12, 2025 | 1394 |
| Tuition Fee: 3rd installment | December 5, 2025 | 2500 |
| Housing Fee: 3rd installment* | December 5, 2025 | 1394 |
| Total Program Fee: | 11970 |
Visa application (non-EU students)
Upon payment receipt, you will receive the Letter of Enrollment and Letter of Hospitality, which are valid for your visa application. If needed, our admission team will guide your through the process.
Pre-arrival
Read through the Pre-Arrival Guide that our admissions team will send you and get ready for the Orientation week of social and cultural activities!
PROGRAM FEES
TUITION | HOUSING | ENROLLMENT FEES
TUITION FEES
International Foundation YEAR
9 months | Start in September or in January | 900 hours- Italian Language: A0 to B2 level (600 academic hours)
- Curricular Foundation Courses (track-specific) (300 academic hours)
- Academic Mentoring and Admission Counseling
- Extracurricular: Cultural & Social Activities, Sports clubs, volunteering
HOUSING FEES
STUDENT RESIDENCE
Self-Catering | City Center- Double occupancy Room in Student Residence with shared bathroom
- Central & Safe location: short walking distance from Study Center
- Cleaning and bed linen included; all apartments include washing machine
- All-inclusive utilities: electricity, water, gas, waste disposal
- Maintainance support & Emergency service
- Wi-Fi included
- Air-Conditioning and Heating
- Payment installments available
STUDENT RESIDENCE
Self-Catering | City Center- Single occupancy room in Student Residence with shared bathroom
- Central & Safe location: short walking distance from Study Center
- Cleaning and bed linen included; all apartments include washing machine
- All-inclusive utilities: electricity, water, gas, waste disposal
- Maintainance support & Emergency service
- Wi-Fi included
- Air-Conditioning and Heating
- Payment installments available
ENROLLMENT FEE
All students are required to complete payment of € 290 upon enrollment to the program.
The Enrollment Fee includes:
- Access to online learning platform, textbooks and learning materials
- Enrollment in Italian Language certification exam
- Visa application documentation and support
- Orientation upon arrival including city-tour and health & safety orientation
- On-site medical booking service
- 24/7 emergency assistance
- Assistance in enrolling to admission tests & communication with International offices of university of choice
- Cultural exchange program with local students
- Program Certificate and Transcript
Upon completion of the application form, students are required to complete payment of the Application Fee (€60).