Summer School Florence University of Arts Florence Arts

• Location: Florence, Italy
• Students age: 14 to 18 years
• Intensity of lessons: 2 lessons per day, 4 lessons weekly
• Program type: art and culture courses.

Summer vacations in Florence University of Arts are able to present an unforgettable experience of living and studying in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, in Florence. The city is a true pearl of Italian and European culture, an entire open-air museum, almost entirely a monument of the Renaissance: it was here that once worked Machiavelli, Michelangelo, Dante and Leonardo da Vinci, it was here that the legendary dynasty Medici was born. Florence stores about 1/5 of the world's cultural values: there are countless museums, galleries, palaces and temples, a huge number of paintings, sculptures and frescos. Today, Florence has an excellent modern infrastructure, which is perfectly combined with the historical appearance of the city: there are cafes and restaurants, theaters and cinema, clubs and bars - there is hardly an attractive place for connoisseurs of art and culture, gourmets and creative personalities.

Summer programs in that kind of universities in Italy accept students from around the world at the age of 12 years. Summer courses are balanced, harmoniously combine the study of the chosen art form with familiarity with Italian cuisine and history. A large number of excursions around the city and all of Tuscany are organized. The university is proud of the qualifications and experience of its teachers - among them there are many artists, historians and professors, world-renowned critics who are ready to transfer to students a piece of their enthusiasm, love for Italy and art in general. In general, kids camps in Italy worth your attention.

For the preparation of the curriculum, each student of the Florence University of Arts chooses two courses from the presented list, for each of which 4 lessons are provided per week (2 hours per day). Each course is taught and supervised by the professors of the Palazzi International Education Association. Most of the classes are not in classes, but in a direct trip through Florence, in museums and on the territory of historical monuments - almost the whole city turns into a school. Schoolchildren can personally explore the legendary cultural and historical sites, make a variety of high-quality photographs and graphic sketches, learn architecture, sculpture, rules of composition.

EXAMPLE SCHEDULE OF THE DAY

• 8:00 = breakfast
• 9:30 = start of the lesson at the chosen intensity
• 13:00 = daytime entertainment, leisure and sightseeing activities
• 15 : 00 = lessons according to the chosen course
• 19:00 = general dinner, free time for rest
• 20:30 = evening activities and entertainment.

Florence University of Arts students are provided with seats in the cozy residence of Convitta della Calza - double rooms with private bath, towels and bed linen are provided. There is always an administrator on duty who can help solve any questions that arise, order additional excursions, suggest interesting places for visits and routes.

Meals are organized according to the half-board principle: students have breakfast and dinner at the residence, and lunch and dinner can be ordered at the numerous snack bars, cafes, bars and restaurants, giving a special tribute to the unique Italian and Tuscan cuisine.

Subject list: Architecture, Art, business, Culinary skills, cultural studies, design, Fashion, history, Hotel business, International Education, pedagogy, tourism, World cultures
Activity list: culinary arts, excursions, fitness, football, music studio, yoga

In addition to other recreational activities, students at Florence University of Arts can take walks through Florence, explore its innumerable sights and monuments, make memorable photosets and buy souvenirs.

Tastings of famous Italian cuisine, cinema, teaters, opera and concerts, various performances, fascinating walks and excursions to hidden, unknown places in Florence, karaoke nights, visiting Sunday fairs are offered to foreign students. Also free time can be given to sports activities: yoga, football, swimming, bicycle, bocce (ball game for the development of accuracy, in something similar to bowling), etc. For students, unforgettable cruises on the Arno River, discos, competitions and quizzes, a talent parade are organized.

Convitta della Calza is an unusually beautiful building of the XVI century, inside it is equipped with modern infrastructure, equipment. Here for the students there is a large library, a multimedia center, a cozy patio for rest, decorated with frescoes and sculptures. Access to wireless Internet is provided, all rooms are air-conditioned.

The cost of the higher education in Italy already includes:

• Tuition on the selected course
• Accommodation (residence, double rooms with private facilities)
• Meals (half board - breakfast + dinner)
• Sports training and games
• Leisure and entertainment activities in the afternoon and evening
• Teaching aids, books and materials
• Excursion program
• Use of the entire university infrastructure, including database and library
• Meeting and seeing off at the airport
• Medical insurance.

The price does not include and is paid separately:

• Visa fees and services, collection of the Consulate;
• Air tickets in both directions.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision