Some people do a study abroad in Italy. Others live an IFA experience.

The most complete Italy-focused Study Abroad Program

“It changed my life”

“IFA was a popular program within my circle of friends. I decided to go to Italy for 6 months and it was amazing!” - Josh T.

A group of students eating ice cream in Salerno during their study abroad in Italy

Learn the language, live the italian life

IFA is not just a language course. It’s a way to live your Italian chapter.

You will attend classes, but your real education will happen at the market, the neighborhood café, and the Friday night dinner with new friends.

You won’t live in a student bubble. We plug you into Italian life, giving you the tools to navigate it with confidence.

Everyone can become Italian for a while

Our programs replace the 'outsider' experience with deep immersion.

We handle the logistics so you don't have to waste time figuring out how to survive. Instead, you focus on making connections and learning Italian.

Whatever your goal, we make it possible to integrate into the Italian lifestyle immediately!

Two college students during their study abroad program in Italy

What kind of IFA are you looking for?

You just need to pick what matters most to you. We'll build your program around it!
A group of college students in Sestri Levante during their study abroad in Italy

IFA +  Experience

The purest IFA experience, learn and live italian. For everyone

Two college students in Milan during their study abroad program in Italy

IFA + Study Abroad

Before, during or after college, with credits recognition

Three college students in Turin during their study abroad in Italy

IFA + Higher education

Enroll in italian university, take the long journey to live here.

Let's design your experience

Unlock the IFA program builder in the next page and find out what kind of experience we can plan together!

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Hear from our community

Over 200 students have lived the IFA experience. Here is what they’re saying.

La mia esperienza è stata meravigliosa! And I could explore Italy without having to worry about anything other than picking the right city!

- Klara T.

Group of gap year students in Milan together with our team

The result of my experience in Italy with Italianforawhile? Beautiful memories, lasting friendships, and a new language that I’ll cherish for a lifetime!

- Isabella B.

Picture of Greta during her gap experience in Milan with Italianforawhile

It’s truly the best decision I have made for my life and future. It has only been a few months but I feel like I have grown so much here!

- Greta O.

La mia esperienza è stata meravigliosa! And I could explore Italy without having to worry about anything other than picking the right city!

- Klara T.

Group of gap year students in Milan together with our team

The result of my experience in Italy with Italianforawhile? Beautiful memories, lasting friendships, and a new language that I’ll cherish for a lifetime!

- Isabella B.

Picture of Greta during her gap experience in Milan with Italianforawhile

It’s truly the best decision I have made for my life and future. It has only been a few months but I feel like I have grown so much here!

- Greta O.