High School in Italy
Live and study in Italy with our cultural exchange program
Cultural exchange for students in Italy
Join our High School in Italy program and experience life with a welcoming Italian host family, attend a local school, and immerse yourself in the beauty of Italian culture, language, and lifestyle!
🏫 What is the program about?
Every year, the English Conversation Club of Genoa welcomes international high school students—mainly from Germany 🇩🇪, but also from the USA 🇺🇸, France 🇫🇷, Canada 🇨🇦, and the UK 🇬🇧—for cultural exchange experiences in Italy.
Students can choose from:
- Shorter stays (1 to 8 weeks) also available;
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3-month trimester programs;
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6-month semester programs;
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Full academic year.
Programs are available across Italy, including Genoa, the Ligurian Riviera, and many other regions.
🏠 Host families: the heart of the experience
You will live with a carefully selected and experienced Italian host family with teenage children. These families are eager to share their lifestyle and traditions while learning about yours!
✔️ All host families are background-checked and selected by our team;
✔️ Full board and accommodation included;
✔️ A daily allowance is provided to the host family to cover expenses;
✔️ 24/7 support from the English Conversation Club before, during, and after your stay.
Why choose our program?
It promotes a real cultural exchange between young students
Impara l’italiano e pratica l’inglese ogni giorno!
Attend a local Italian high school
The student will experience the Italian school system and its peculiarities compared to his/her own school
The student will be hosted by a carefully selected host family
Grow personally, academically, and culturally
Students experience Italy from the inside, not as tourists
Explore Italian cities, food, art, and history
Whether you’re looking for a gap year, an academic exchange, or a short cultural immersion, we have a flexible program for you!
📝 Requirements:
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Aged between 14 and 18;
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Basic English or Italian knowledge;
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Open-minded, motivated, and curious about other cultures.
🌍 Our Students Around the World! 🌍
Want to know more?
If you are interested do not hesitate to contact us!