The Dipartimento di Lingua, Cultura e Arte Italiana (DiLCAI) has hosted a Christian study abroad program at the Italian Adventist University in Florence, Italy since 1994. Here, students discover an exciting blend of adventure and a welcoming home base.
+15 Tours
Explore incredible destinations included in your academic program.
On-site Visits
Hands-on experiences that bring learning to life.
Close to Downtown
Just 15 minutes from the heart of Florence.
Spiritual Emphasis
A biblical approach to education and daily life.
International Fellowship
Connect with students from around the world and experience diverse cultures.
Student-Teacher Ratio
Small classes for personalized attention and strong teacher support.
We proudly offer both an academic school year program and a summer program. Both programs include language classes and creative electives such as painting, cuisine, and fashion. Trips are a key part of our program, taking our students all over Italy during the summer and throughout the school year.
Upcoming Academic Year 2026-2027
Arrival: September 14
Departure: May 31
Our academic year is divided into three quarters.
Fall Quarter: Sep-Dec
Winter Quarter: Jan-Mar
Spring Quarter: Mar-May
Student can apply for either a full year, two quarters, or just one quarter. Each quarter consists of about 4-6 cultural trips.
Upcoming Summer Program 2026
Arrival: June 25
Departure: July 31
For the summer we offer a 6 week program that can also be frequented for the minimum period of 4 weeks.
Cultural Tours for this summer:
Cinque Terre
Venice
Florence
Rome
Pisa
The Istituto universitario avventista (Italian Adventist University “Villa Aurora”) belongs to the global Adventist education system, and therefore is regularly accredited by the Accrediting Association of Seventh Day Adventists (Level III Institution).
