Main Focuses

We offer many courses in different focus areas, but our main focus is on the essence of Italian lifestyle, which includes linguistics, art, music, and fashion.

Academic year + summer

Art

Record, reflect, and express your experiences through sculpting, drawing, painting, and photography. Try your hand at Italian ceramics and even culinary art.

Academic year + summer

Language

Interact with native speakers and our excellent bilingual teachers. Finish out the year taking the official PLIDA exam and add a certification to your CV!

Academic year + summer

Fashion

Let Italy’s striking design motivate your own. From ideation, fabric selection, tailoring and garment creation, culminating in a fashion show on our historic grounds.

Academic year + summer

Music

Learn about the rich history of Italian music, individual music lessons, and take advantage of the opportunities that Villa Aurora offers through the Florence Conservatory.

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