live

each Mediterranean moment in a Renaissance villa

learn

language, culture, and about yourself

travel

Italy with us and Europe with your friends

experience

the culture with new friends, foods and panoramas

Areas of study

Our core language program is rounded out by a selection of courses focusing on Italy’s rich heritage in the arts. Here are some highlights from our course offerings:

ART

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FASHION

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MUSIC

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LANGUAGE

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Cultural Trips

Our program is punctuated with tours spanning the national territory designed to delight and bring course content to life.

Amalfi Coast
Rome
Sicily

5-DAY TRIP
Amalfi Coast

A trip to the dazzling Amalfi Coast and its surroundings. We’ll visit Pompeii’s ancient Roman excavations, the Island of Capri with its inclined railway up to local markets and unforgettable restaurants, Sorrento, Amalfi, and Naples. Along the way you’ll be able to savor the region’s famous lemon products and the original Neapolitan pizza.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

*Capri Boat Ride *Pompeii Tour *Naples Underground

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2-DAY TRIP
Rome

Thousands of years of architectural and historical treasures including the Pantheon, Forum, Colosseum, and St. Peter’s basilica characterize this renown capital. We’ll wind our way through the maze of old city streets that reveal marvels at every turn: splashing travertine fountains, expansive piazzas, imposing monuments, and sunlight warming coral colored walls. Top off the experience with world-famous pizza and gelato.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

*Colosseum *VaticanCity *Pantheon

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8-DAY TRIP
Sicily

Our week long Sicilian tour comes as a special treat at the end of the academic year. The strategic location of this largest island of the Mediterranean played a key role in its intriguing history involving myriad different civilizations such as Phoenician, Greek, Roman and Arab.

 

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

*Mt. Etna *VolcanoIsland Tour *Sulfur Baths

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We’re not ashamed to admit, we’re a bit obsessed with studying abroad!

Love the diversity of people on campus.

What I love most is learning the culture through my new Italian friends because it’s better than any textbook or history class.

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’16-’17 | ANNIE H.

Villa Aurora offers so many opportunities

Such an incredible experience. No other ACA school has as many opportunities as this one. I discovered my love for design and communication while in Florence.

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’16-’17 | TAYLOR S.

A beautiful place to call home.

Villa Aurora is more than just a school. It is a family, a spiritual experience, and a beautiful place to call home. But all in all, the most important thing that you will take away, is the memories and the amazing people you meet along the way.

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’19-’20 | LILIANA W.

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