Short Programs

Study Abroad Italy offers a variety of short programs in Florence and Rome.

One day, weekly, monthly and private cooking and wine courses:

Study Abroad Italy offers short courses in Culinary and Wine studies at Apicius International School of Hospitality, in Florence. We can also customize a course to fit your needs or the needs of your group. For more information click on the following link: www.tuscancooking.com or contact our office for more information.

Special Event Management at the James Beard Foundation – New York City and Florence, Italy (Fall Quarter Program)

Study Abroad Italy is pleased to offer this once in a lifetime opportunity, to experience firsthand working with Apicius International School of Hospitality in the creation of a food, wine and visual experience at the James Beard Institute, in New York City.

For five consecutive years Apicius International School of Hospitality and Florence University of the Arts have organized and hosted Tuscan-themed dinners at the James Beard Foundation in New York City. This prestigious collaboration provides an exciting, genuine window to Italian culture with a focus on Tuscany to the American public who have the chance to experience the cuisine, wine, and visual and graphic arts prepared by the contemporary faces of Italy today: the Italian faculty of Apicius and Florence University of the Arts, based in Florence, Italy, and an event team composed of our Florentine staff, current and former students, and US institutional collaborators. For the 2010 edition the annual 2 day formal dinner and hands-on workshop held at the Beard House has been transformed into a four day extravaganza to celebrate today’s authentic Italian culture, cuisine, and wines. made up of the traditions and evolutions that take place at the table. Given this special opportunity, Apicius and FUA have designed a series of special event courses offered for academic credit, which students can attend and directly participate in the organization of the event in Florence and complete by managing the event on-site in New York City. Please view the Apicius website.

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Italian Language 3-Week Programs

Non-credit Italian Language courses are offered throughout the year. Students can spend three or more weeks in Florence, immersed in Italian language and culture, while being surrounded by such timeless landmarks as the Uffizi Gallery, the Ponte Vecchio and the Accademia Museum (site of the David).

3, 6 and 7 Week Programs (General Elective Courses)

SAI is pleased to offer short academic programs at FUA. These programs allow students to take advantage of this excellent program of studies in a shorter period of time. The short academic programs are perfect for those students that may not be able to participate in a semester or quarter program.

Italian Language 4 & 8 week programs at Italiaidea in Rome

Study Abroad Italy offers 4 and 8 credit Italian Language programs at our Rome Italian Language Program, Italiaidea. For a calendar of starting dates, costs and general information, please go to the Italiaidea program site.  The application link under Italiaidea will offer a PDF printable application for 4 & 8-week programs at Italiaidea.