Your Gap Year in Italy

Start anew away from home, discover yourself and embrace a tranformative journey that will change your life.

Explore Italy with new eyes; become Italian for a while!

How does it work?

Short on time but eager to learn Italian?

Opt for a sprint and dive into Italian culture with a program designed for those craving a brief yet immersive experience.

Learning Italian to experience Italy’s lifestyle

Italian language classes will help you talk like a true local. This way you’ll be able to explore and experience Italy at its fullest!
Selfie of a blonde girl during her study abroad program in Italy
Selfie of a blonde girl during her study abroad program in Italy

Meet the other students all around the country

Regular meet-ups and activities in each city will help you make the most of your experience and create memories that will last a lifetime!

What do students think about us?

Find our what our participants have to say about their enriching experiences with us.

Sonia Dhatt

12 months in Naples

Michela visited to meet with me and other students. She’s nice and easy to talk to, which made the experience comfortable. Meeting her in person was also reassuring, and I’m excited to spend time in Napoli and improve my Italian!

- verified by trustpilot

Victoria Druhel

1 month in Rome

Amazing customer service! I loved that they helped organizing my Italian classes and housing, making everything smooth and easy. They were extremely responsive, kind and encouraging throughout this process—it made all the difference.

- verified by trustpilot

Philip Griffioen

1 month in Sestri Levante

I'm studing Italian in Sestri Levante and it’s incredible. To be honest, I'm not the best student but teachers are experienced and with patience I'm moving step by step. Sure a consideration to go here if you want to learn Italian.

- verified by trustpilot

Ariane Hurtubise

6 weeks in Naples

IFA gave me a unique experience in Naples. Studying there let me dive into Italian culture—through activities, insightful teachers, and time exploring the city with new friends. No matter where we came from, Italian united us. Unforgettable.

- verified by trustpilot

Isabella Bifolchi

1 month in Sestri Levante

My experience was remarkable. We crafted my perfect journey, choosing the spot and timing. They checked in throughout, ensuring everything went smoothly. The result? Wonderful memories, lasting friendships, and a new language!

- verified by trustpilot

Michael Barca

6 months in Milan

It has been my dream to return to Italy and to reconnect with my culture, IFA made it possible. They helped me with the entire process from applying for visa to fitting into the Italian culture. All in all, I definitely felt Italian for a while.

- verified by trustpilot

Elliet Seth Maples

4 months in Milan

It was always a dream to come live abroad and experience Italy first hand. Italianforawhile was able to make that dream a reality for me.
Coming here has been a life changing experience and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

- verified by trustpilot

Doni S.

12 months in Florence

Italianforawhile team is extremely supportive and really great at building community, network, and at handling logistics and documentation needed to move to Italy. My experience has been amazing, you couldn’t be in better hands!

- verified by trustpilot

Sonia Dhatt

12 months in Naples

Michela visited to meet with me and other students. She’s nice and easy to talk to, which made the experience comfortable. Meeting her in person was also reassuring, and I’m excited to spend time in Napoli and improve my Italian!

Isabella Bifolchi

1 month in Sestri Levante

My experience was remarkable. We crafted my perfect journey, choosing the spot and timing. They checked in throughout, ensuring everything went smoothly. The result? Wonderful memories, lasting friendships, and a new language!

Michael Barca

6 months in Milan

It has been my dream to return to Italy and to reconnect with my culture, IFA made it possible. They helped me with the entire process from applying for visa to fitting into the Italian culture. All in all, I definitely felt Italian for a while.

Victoria Druhel

1 month in Rome

Amazing customer service! I loved that they helped organizing my Italian classes and housing, making everything smooth and easy. They were extremely responsive, kind and encouraging throughout this process—it made all the difference.

Ariane Hurtubise

6 weeks in Naples

IFA gave me a unique experience in Naples. Studying there let me dive into Italian culture—through activities, insightful teachers, and time exploring the city with new friends. No matter where we came from, Italian united us. Unforgettable.

Doni S.

12 months in Florence

Italianforawhile team is extremely supportive and really great at building community, network, and at handling logistics and documentation needed to move to Italy. My experience has been amazing, you couldn’t be in better hands!

Philip Griffioen

1 month in Sestri Levante

I'm studing Italian in Sestri Levante and it’s incredible. To be honest, I'm not the best student but teachers are experienced and with patience I'm moving step by step. Sure a consideration to go here if you want to learn Italian.

Erin Cadet

1 month in Rome

I am currently enjoying a 4 week stay in Rome studying Italian thanks to the wonderful team at IFA. I can’t say enough how great this experience has been thanks to them. If you want to come to Italy, contact them and give it a go.

Elliet Seth Maples

4 months in Milan

It was always a dream to come live abroad and experience Italy first hand. Italianforawhile was able to make that dream a reality for me.
Coming here has been a life changing experience and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

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