The American University of Florence

Pre-College Summer I 2027

3 weeks / 6 credits

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Pre-College Summer I 2027

Florence, Italy

Program Overview

SAI and AUF are pleased to offer high school and pre-college students from all academic backgrounds the possibility of earning 6 college credits and living in one of the most treasured centers of art, culture and history in the world, Italy. Students will experience Italian culture hands-on while participating in a variety of classes in arts and humanities in this summer enrichment program. All classes will be taken alongside college students also attending AUF.

Highlights

Choose from a large selection of courses
Join daily activities and included excursions
Spend 3 unforgettable weeks in Florence
Earn college credits

Key Details

Application Deadline

March 30, 2027

Program Fee

Coming soon

Program Dates

June 28 – July 16, 2027

Enrollment Deadline

April 13, 2027

Requirements

Age

15 to 18

Academic Year

Currently enrolled in high school or recent graduate

High School GPA

3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

Application Materials

SAI application
Personal statement
Official Transcript
Passport copy
2 Letters of rec

Visa Required?

Academics

The American University of Florence (AUF) offers a wide variety of courses designed to give pre-college students a rich and well-rounded international experience. Courses use Florence as a classroom and take students out into the city for first-hand experiences. Students select two elective courses for a total of 6 US academic credits. All courses are taught in English, and are taken alongside college students also attending AUF.

Course Registration
AUF course registration begins months ahead of the application deadline and is open now. Courses fill on a rolling basis, and students seeking specific courses are encouraged to apply early.

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What’s Included

This is a SAI 360° Services Program; it includes our full services!

Program tuition and U.S. academic credit
Accommodation in student housing with live-in Resident Assistants
2 meals per day
Airport pickup and return on arrival and departure day
Orientation and welcome reception
Welcoming on-site staff
Student health insurance
Daily extracurricular activities designed to help you discover Florence and Italian culture
24-hour on-site supervision and support

Pre-departure and Re-entry services

Knowledgeable Admissions Counselors
Helpful pre-departure resources & groups
Need-based SAI scholarships
$500 return student discount to be used toward a semester/quarter SAI program

Financial Details

Program Fees


Application Fee	$120
Security Deposit Refundable at the end of the term.	$300
Program Fee Includes tuition, standard housing and SAI 360° Services (see What’s Included).	coming soon

*prices are subject to change

Please see SAI Policies for SAI cancellation & withdrawal deadlines.

Financial Deadlines


Within 1 week of acceptance	SAI Deposits Due $500 Enrollment Deposit (applied toward program fee) $300 Security Deposit (refundable)
March 15 2027	SAI Scholarship Application Deadline Complete application due by 11:59pm Pacific Time.
March 30 2027	50% of Total Program Fee Due (Students whose deposit payment date is on or after this date will have a deadline of 5 business days after submitting the deposit.)
April 29 2027	Balance of Total Program Fee Due

Budgeting


Airfare to/from Florence	$900 – $2,200
Books, Supplies & Course Fees	$50 – $200 / course
Meals Includes groceries and eating out.	$400 – $475 / month
Personal Expenses	$350 – $400 / month

SAI Housing

Apartment shared bedroom

Standard Housing:
Student Apartment | shared bedroom

(included in program fee)

Students enrolled in the pre-college program are offered safe and relaxing accommodations, fully equipped and monitored 24/7 by live-in Resident Assistants. Student housing is adjacent to the main school buildings and is located in the city center in large multi-bedroom apartments similar to dorm-style accommodations. All accommodations are a combination of shared rooms that will vary in the number of students per room. There are shared kitchens, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi throughout the building.

Program Details & Academics

Program Details

The Pre-College Summer program at AUF is designed to give high school students the opportunity to study alongside college students while earning college credit abroad. Students spend 3 unforgettable weeks living and studying in the heart of Florence. Students enroll in two elective courses for a total of 6 credits. The program includes staff dedicated to the student group: 1 staff member for every 7 students. In addition, staff members stay with students in accommodations (1 staff member for every 10 students at night), in order to be available 24 hours per day. The program includes planned activities and excursions for a rich social and cultural experience, as well as two meals per day. All courses are taught in English, and take students out into the city for first-hand experiences.

View a sample program itinerary (PDF).

Course Registration

Students will enroll in two 3 week courses. SAI students complete their course registration directly with AUF through the AUF student portal. Upon confirming enrollment in the SAI program at AUF, students receive information for creating their AUF student portal and selecting their classes. Note: All courses must meet the minimum enrollment of 12 students to run; therefore, all registrations require selection of an alternate course for each primary course choice.

AUF course registration begins months ahead of the application deadline and is open now. Courses fill on a rolling basis, and students seeking specific courses are encouraged to apply early.

SAI Viva Experience

SAI offers all students the Viva Experience: frequent cultural activities, at no extra cost, for participants to get to know their community, city and country. Following is a sample of the activities included in this program. Please note that actual activities may differ.

Orientation & Cultural Integration

Young women pose in a group photo in front of a mirror.

Passport & Visa

Passports
Passports should be valid for at least 3 months after planned departure from Europe.

Student Visas
In accordance with Italian law, U.S. students studying in Italy for 90 days or less are not required to obtain a student visa. Therefore all U.S. students do not require a student visa for this program (nor can they apply for one). Non-US nationals should consult their local Consulate for information on student visa requirements.

Academic Courses

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What’s Included

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Financials

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