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Want to spend your summer teaching English in some of the most beautiful parts of Northern Italy? Good. We do too! Read on to learn more about the program and eligibility requirements, then click the button below to apply!

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Summer Program in Italy

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The Program

Program Details

On our summer program which runs annually during the months of June, July and August, you will have the opportunity to volunteer as an English teacher, experience authentic Italian culture, and see various regions and cities throughout Italy. All the while, you will be able to practice your Italian, get to know an incredible group of people, make lasting friendships, and learn more about yourself than you thought possible! To view this year's itinerary, click the link the below. 

What's Included?

Our Program Includes:

  • Emergency medical insurance, housing, transportation and meal costs for the duration of the program

  • One month as a volunteer English teacher at Experience Summer Camp in various locations including:

    • Canazei in Trentino

    • Lignano Sabbiadoro in Udine

    • Grosseto in Tuscany

  • Two weeks with an Italian host family

  • Multiple day trips including:

    • Sacro Monte in Varese

    • Milan and the Milan Cathedral

    • Lake Maggiore and a tour of the Borromean Islands

    • And more!

  • Multi-day group vacation

Requirements & Eligibility

​Program Eligibility:

  • This program is only open to U.S. citizens

Program Requirements:

  • Teaching or leadership experience, be it tutoring, coaching, as a camp counselor, or other similar roles

  • Personable, fun-loving, and interested in working with youth!

  • Conversational language skills in Italian, equivalent to a CEFR level A2, or approximately two semesters of a language course is recommended but not required

  • There is no maximum age limit for the program, though you must be at least 18 years old to apply. 

Program Dates & Costs

Program Dates:​

  • This program runs once annually during summer between mid June and early August. The dates vary slightly year to year. In 2024, the Italy program took place from June 24th to August 6th. 

Program Costs:

  • The 2025 program is priced at $2,500, paid in two installments. The first is a $500 deposit. The second is a $2,000 program fee. The cost of airfare is not included in program tuition. 

Application Timeline:​

  • Applications will be considered on a rolling basis between November 1st and May 15th. Your spot is confirmed upon the receipt of your $500 non-refundable deposit. The remainder of the program tuition is due by June 1st.

Previous Participants

Learn more about previous participants in our teach abroad programs. Click on a participant's photograph to view their complete biography, and learn more about them!​

FAQS: Italy Program

WHEN DOES THE PROGRAM TAKE PLACE?

Our programs run once annually during the summer between June and August. The dates vary slightly year to year. In 2024, the Italy program took place from June 24th to August 6th. 

HOW MUCH DOES THE PROGRAM COST?

Program prices vary slightly from year to year. For 2025, the Italy program is priced at $2,500. The cost of airfare is not included in program tuition. 

AM I ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE?

This program is only open to U.S. citizens. Additionally, ideal candidates will have conversational language skills in Italian, equivalent to a CEFR level A2, or approximately two semesters of a language course. Finally, candidates will have some teaching experience, be it tutoring, coaching, as a camp counselor, or other equivalent experience. 

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Please contact us if you do not match these qualifications but are still interested in applying. We will be happy to discuss your case. As long as you are willing to pursue some independent language study prior to the program and seek out a volunteer teaching opportunity, we would happily consider you as a candidate. 

 

There is no maximum age limit for the program, though you must be at least 18 years old to apply. 

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE PROGRAM?

Program tuition includes:

  • Three meals per day for the duration of the program

  • Cost of housing for the duration of the program

  • All domestic transportation

  • Emergency health insurance

  • Pre-departure language prep course

  • Pre-departure teaching prep course

  • Various day trips and cultural activities

  • Multi-day vacation

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The program is priced such that participants will incur no expenses while in country, other than non-essential personal expenses. These might include desserts, souvenirs, and any other purchases that would not otherwise be necessary for the successful completion of the program. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us!

WHAT ARE THE ACCOMMODATIONS?

A key component of all of our programs are host family accommodations. We try for each participant to have their own host family, though depending on availability two participants may end up with the same family. In addition to the time spent with host families, we will also stay in Airbnb's or hotels when we travel as a group, and for the Italy program hotel accommodation will be provided for the duration of time spent at camp.

HOW DO I APPLY?

You can apply to any of our programs using our application form, which can be found by navigating to the "Apply Now" tab in the navigation bar at the top of the webpage.

WHAT IS THE TIMELINE FOR APPLICATIONS?

The timeline for program application is the following:

  • Rolling applications for program admission: November 1st - May 15th or until spots are filled

  • Summer staff applications due: April 15th

  • Program deposit due: May 15th

  • Complete program payment due: June 1st

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Applications will be considered on a rolling basis between November 1st and May 15th. Your spot is confirmed upon the receipt of your $500 non-refundable deposit. The remainder of the program tuition is due by June 1st. 

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