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This program starts at $6,990 USD. For full pricing, visit the provider’s website.

What are the age requirements for this program?

This program is open to participants aged 15 to 18.

Is housing provided for this program?

Yes, the program includes housing. Participants stay in dormitories.

What's included in this program's fee?

The program fee includes accommodation, activities, meals, travel insurance, and wifi.

Where is this program located?

This program is located in Florence, Italy.

Pre-College at CET Florence: Global Perspectives & Intensive Italian

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Pre-College at CET Florence: Global Perspectives & Intensive Italian

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CET Academic Programs

5 · 2 reviews

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Location

Italy
- Florence

Program Categories

Study Abroad

Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, Payment plans, LGBTQIA+ funding, BIPOC funding

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Program Details

Program Type

Provider

Timeframe

Summer

Housing

Dormitory

Age Min.

Age Max

Pricing

$6,990

What's Included

Accommodation Activities Meals Travel Insurance Wifi

What's Not Included

Airfare

Last Reviewed: Oct 24, 2018

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About Program

Take on the rich culture of Italy through three facets—food, art, and society.

During your time in Italy you will discover local art, architecture, politics, Italian cuisine, and even travel to learn how the Palio horse race has influenced Sienese society and culture.

You take two courses; one course that explores your program’s theme and one that focuses on conversational Italian. You will be placed into the appropriate language group based on your previous experience.

It looks like this program may not be available right now, but don’t worry, CET Academic Programs has plenty of other amazing programs to check out!

Program Highlights

Take college-level coursework
Curriculum that emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning
Experience the Palio horse race, visit world-class museums, climb the Duomo
Travel to Siena for six days to explore Italian culture on another level

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Diversity & Inclusion 💙

BIPOC Support

CET believes in making study abroad accessible to students of all races, religions, origins, abilities, gender identities, and sexual orientations. We’ve gathered experiences from BIPOC students to share as resources such as the Identity Abroad pages, Perspective Pieces, and Identity Abroad Support Networks. We are also dedicated to becoming a more anti-racist organization by transforming our workplace, programs, and industry with our Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (JEDI) Action Plan.

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LGBTQIA+ Support

CET supports and welcomes students of all identities on our programs. We provide program-specific information under the cultural climate section of our Identity Abroad webpages for LGBTQ individuals in each of our program locations.

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Neurodivergent Support

CET makes every effort to offer accommodations comparable to that of the students’ home institution. Disclosing early helps us to make proper preparations. The accommodations offered at each program can be found on each program location's Identity Abroad page. These pages can provide a good idea about what classes are like in terms of workload and class time. Initiating one-on-one conversations with Student Service Coordinators can also help inform students' decisions and determine if a program will be a good fit.

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Accessibility Support

CET makes every effort to offer accommodations comparable to that of the students’ home institution. The levels of accessibility, from wheelchair accessibility to extra time on exams, are under each program location’s Identity Abroad page. Initiating one-on-one conversations with Student Service Coordinators can help inform students' decisions and determine if a program will be a good fit.

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Impact 🌎

Sustainability

CET is an environmentally conscientious organization at our headquarters in DC and programs all around the world. In each of our centers, we adopt local measures to reduce our carbon footprint and contribute to sustainable practices. As part of our ongoing efforts towards sustainability, we’ve partnered with Cool Effect, a nonprofit focused on reducing carbon emissions through scientifically-proven, hand-selected carbon projects worldwide. For each trip taken by one of our staff members, travelers, or students, we donate to support three carbon projects chosen by staff volunteers every year.

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Ethical Impact

When we set up a program overseas, we become a part of that local community. And as a community member, we are responsible for contributing to local initiatives in meaningful ways. Our website lists some local philanthropic organizations that help us fulfill this responsibility—they host our students, and we support their missions.

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I loved studying abroad with CET this summer! The classes were very fun and engaging, and the staff was helpful . Of all of the activities and excursions that were organized by the program, my favorite was visiting Siena for a weekend. If I had any advice for someone who is thinking about studying abroad in high school, I would say to not be afraid and be very open minded while applying and going on the trip!

Going to Florence with CET was probably the best decision I have ever made. I am so thankful to those who convinced me to go, despite my hesitations. Being both an inexperienced traveler and a pretty anxious person, I am so glad that my first experience abroad was with CET. I think about my time in Florence every day, and I cannot wait to go back and visit all the amazing places my cohort and I discovered while abroad.

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Location

Location:

Florence

Currency:

Euro

Weather:

Jan-Mar

61 F / 36 F

Apr-Jun

82 F / 45 F

Jul-Sep

90 F / 57 F

Oct-Dec

70 F / 37 F

Airports:

Aeroporto di Firenze-Peretola

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Gelato festival is April should be enough to get your attention, but this won't be the only thing that keeps you coming back for more. Florence sits in the Tuscany region and is regarded for its artistic history and worldly views.

About CET Academic Programs

CET Academic Programs is a study abroad organization that has been developing and delivering innovative educational programs abroad since 1982. Originally “China Educational Tours,” CET began operations in Beijing, and today offers a varied portfolio of semester, summer, and short-term customized programs for college, high school, pre-college, and...