Welcome to the 2024 Summer Session at Accademia Riaci!
Accademia Riaci Summer Courses is proud to announce that applications for the 2024 Summer Session are now open. Join us for an unforgettable experience in one of Italy’s most enchanting cities, Florence. Immerse yourself in the rich Italian culture, savor delicious local cuisine, and make lifelong connections with fellow students from around the world.
Course Duration
- 1 week
- 2 weeks
- 3 weeks
- 4 weeks
- 6 weeks
- 8 weeks
- 12 weeks
2024 Start Dates (check-in)
- May 5
- May 19
- June 2
- June 16
- June 30
- July 14
- July 28
- August 25
- September 8
- September 22
Summer Intensive Courses – Features
- 1. VARIETY OF SUBJECTS
Choose from 26 different subjects and even combine them to tailor your learning experience. - 2. INTENSIVE CLASSES
Enjoy double the number of lessons compared to our Standard Courses. - 3. HOUSING INCLUDED
Stay in fully-furnished shared apartments with twin or single room options. - 4. CLASSES WITH ENGLISH INTERPRETER
Benefit from lessons taught with free English interpretation service (other languages available on request). - 5. GUIDED ART VISITS
Discover the masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance through weekly guided art visits. - 6. CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Embark on guided trips to explore the most important towns and cities in Tuscany. - 7. BUS PASS
Conveniently reach the school from your accommodation by using city buses. - 8. MEAL VOUCHERS
Receive meal and drink vouchers to spend in downtown Florence. - 9. WELCOME KIT
Start your journey with stationery, a Florence city map, and a welcome lunch voucher on the first day of classes.
SUBJECTS
Arts, Crafts and Italian Culture
Painting & Drawing・Art History・Shoemaking・Bag Making & Leather Arts・Jewelry Making・Ceramics・Glass Art・Woodworking・Furniture Restoration・Floral Design・Italian Language・Enjoy Italy
Design
Interior Design・Jewelry Design・Fashion Design・Shoe Design・Bag Design・Architectural Design・Furniture Design・Product Design・Textile Design・Graphic Design・Illustration
Culinary Arts
Italian Home Cooking・Gelato Course
FEES (in Euros/€)
1-week Intensive Course
- € 1,750.00 (without housing)
- € 1,900.00 (in twin room)
- € 2,150.00 (in single room)
- May 5 – May 11, 2024
- May 19 – May 25, 2024
- Jun 2 – Jun 8, 2024
- Jun 16 – Jun 22, 2024
- Jun 30 – Jul 6, 2024
- Jul 14 – Jul 20, 2024
- Jul 28 – Aug 3, 2024
- Aug 25 – Aug 31, 2024
- Sep 8 – Sep 14, 2024
- Sep 22 – Sep 28, 2024
2-week Intensive Course
- € 2,620.00 (without housing)
- € 2,900.00 (in twin room)
- € 3,200.00 (in single room)
- May 5 – May 18, 2024
- May 19 – Jun 1, 2024
- Jun 2 – Jun 15, 2024
- Jun 16 – Jun 29, 2024
- Jun 30 – Jul 13, 2024
- Jul 14 – Jul 27, 2024
- Jul 28 – Aug 10, 2024
- Aug 25 – Sep 7, 2024
- Sep 8 – Sep 21, 2024
- Sep 22 – Oct 5, 2024
3-week Intensive Course
- € 3,710.00 (without housing)
- € 4,050.00 (in twin room)
- € 4,400.00 (in single room)
- May 5 – May 25, 2024
- May 19 – Jun 8, 2024
- Jun 2 – Jun 22, 2024
- Jun 16 – Jul 6, 2024
- Jun 30 – Jul 20, 2024
- Jul 14 – Aug 3, 2024
- Aug 25 – Sep 14, 2024
- Sep 8 – Sep 28, 2024
4-week Intensive Course
- € 4,800.00 (without housing)
- € 5,200.00 (in twin room)
- € 5,600.00 (in single room)
- May 5 – Jun 1, 2024
- May 19 – Jun 15, 2024
- Jun 2 – Jun 29, 2024
- Jun 16 – Jul 13, 2024
- Jun 30 – Jul 27, 2024
- Jul 14 – Aug 10, 2024
- Aug 25 – Sep 21, 2024
- Sep 8 – Oct 5, 2024
6-week Intensive Course
- € 6,750.00 (without housing)
- € 7,350.00 (in twin room)
- € 7,950.00 (in single room)
- May 5 – Jun 15, 2024
- May 19 – Jun 29, 2024
- Jun 2 – Jul 13, 2024
- Jun 16 – Jul 27, 2024
- Jun 30 – Aug 10, 2024
- Aug 25 – Oct 5, 2024
8-week Intensive Course
- € 9,000.00 (without housing)
- € 9,800.00 (in twin room)
- € 10,600.00 (in single room)
- May 5 – Jun 29, 2024
- May 19 – Jul 13, 2024
- Jun 2 – Jul 27, 2024
- Jun 16 – Aug 10, 2024
12-week Intensive Course
- € 12,600.00 (without housing)
- € 13,800.00 (in twin room)
- € 15,000.00 (in single room)
- May 5 – Jul 27, 2024
- May 19 – Aug 10, 2024
Course includes
- Enrollment fee
- Tuition
- Facilities fee (no materials)
- Orientation
- Welcome kit & lunch voucher
- Bus pass
- Weekly guided art visits (students will visit the best sightseeing and historical monuments of Florence)
- Housing in a shared apartment in twin or single room (also without housing)
- Housing utilities expense
- 2-meal + 4-drink vouchers per week
- Cultural trips. Every two weeks (e.g., a trip to Pisa/Siena)
- English interpretation service (Italian-to-English translator)
- *Italian Home Cooking and Gelato Courses have different schedules. Please inquire for further details
- *Art History and Enjoy Italy: Museum admission fees
NOT Included
- Cost of materials (included in Italian Home Cooking and Gelato Course only)
- Florence Tourist Tax (€ 38.50)
- Wi-Fi (€ 5.00 per week, for those who stay in our housing)
HOUSING
We offer housing options for our international students in fully furnished shared apartments located within Florence, approximately 20-30 minutes away from the school by bus or bicycle. These apartments provide shared access to a kitchen, living room, and bathroom, and linens are included, while students are encouraged to bring their own towels. The landlord/landlady may ask for a security deposit before moving into the property. Please note that air-conditioning is NOT available in our shared apartments.
You can preview some sample photos of our shared apartments by visiting this link: HOUSING.
Before applying for school housing, we kindly request that applicants carefully review the “Housing Rules and Regulations” outlined in the application form.
Please be aware that once a student arrives in Italy, there will be NO REFUNDS for any reason if they choose to cancel, change, or vacate an assigned apartment.
Accademia Riaci is pleased to facilitate the housing arrangement process, but students are welcome to make their own direct accommodation plans.
HOW TO APPLY
- 1. Complete Application: Fill out and sign the APPLICATION FORM (download PDF).
- 2. Submit Documents: Email the completed application along with a copy of your ID/passport to Office of Admissions.
- 3. Admissions Review: Our team will thoroughly review your application for admission.
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- 2024 Summer Courses
Majors
- Painting and Drawing
- Art History
- Jewelry Making
- Jewelry Design
- Shoemaking
- Interior Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
- Shoe Design
- Bag Design
- Fashion Design
- Textile Design
- Ceramics
- Glass Art
- Floral Design
- Fine Arts Academy Preparatory Course
- Italian Language Classes
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