3 STEPS TO BECOMING A STUDENT
Apply
Apply via the Online Application Form and complete payment of the Application Fee (€60).
Application Deadlines:
- Deadline for International Foundation Program (6 months – January 2024 start ):
- 1st round: Sept 30th, 2023
- 2nd round: November 30th, 2024
- 3rd round: December 20th, 2023 (EU students only)
- Deadline for International Foundation Program (9 months – September 2024 start):
- 1st round: May 26th, 2024
- 2nd round: July 28th, 2024
- 3rd round: August 30th, 2024 (EU students only)
- Deadline for Admission Test Preparation Course (Session I – May & June): March 30th
- Deadline for Admission Test Preparation Course (Session II – July & August): June 15th
- Academic Italian Courses: rolling admissions
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 Service Fee, 1st Installment of Tuition Fees and Housing Fees. Details for payments are found in the Program Agreement form.
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 | SERVICE FEES
TUITION FEES
Admission Test Preparation Courses
Summer | 6 Weeks | 120 contact hours- Admission Test Preparation (120 hours)
- Admission Counseling: bi-weekly (1-to-1)
- Academic Mentoring: bi-weekly
- Extracurricular: Cultural & Social Activities
International Foundation Program
January - June | 6 Months | 580 hours- Italian Language: A0 to B1 level (340 hours) + CILS Exam Prep (20 hours)
- 4x Track-Specific Foundation Courses (120 hours)
- Admission Test Preparation (120 hours)
- Admission Counseling: bi-weekly (1-to-1)
- Academic Mentoring: bi-weekly
- Extracurricular: Cultural & Social Activities, Sports clubs, volunteering
International Foundation Program
September - June | 9 months | 760 hours- Italian Language: A0 to B2 level (520 hours) + CILS Exam Prep (20 hours)
- 4x Track-Specific Foundation Courses (120 hours)
- Admission Test Preparation (120 hours)
- Admission Counseling: bi-weekly (1-to-1)
- Academic Mentoring: bi-weekly
- Extracurricular: Cultural & Social Activities, Sports clubs, volunteering
HOUSING FEES
STUDENT RESIDENCE
Self-Catering | City Center- Single Room in Student Residence with shared bathroom (same price applies for double rooms for students attending Summer programs of 4-6 weeks)
- Central location: short walking distance from Study Center
- Cleaning and bed linen included
- All-inclusive utilities: electricity, water, gas, waste disposal
- Maintainance & Emergency service
- Wi-Fi included
- Air-Conditioning and Heating
- Payment installments available
HOMESTAY
Half-Board | City Center- Single Room in Homestay Residence with shared bathroom
- Cleaning and bed linen
- All-inclusive utilities: electricity, water, gas, waste disposal
- Maintainance & Emergency service
- Wi-Fi
- Air-Conditioning and Heating
- 2x payment installments
SERVICE FEE
All students are required to complete payment of € 290 upon enrollment to the program.
Service Fee includes:
- Access to online learning platform, textbooks and learning materials
- Enrollment in CILS exam for IFP students
- 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