WEP International Programs

Italy is home to the greatest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the world. High art and monuments plus delicious traditional food are everywhere around the country. Its great cities of art are world famous and have been attracting visitors for centuries. Italy also features beautiful coasts, lakes and mountains. No wonder it is often nicknamed the Bel Paese (beautiful country). 

Please note that the Area Options may include different regions within the chosen area. The Area Option choice does not guarantee specific cities.

The Italian educational system is quite difficult and expectations are high. Participants will be enrolled in the 3rd or 4th year of the five years of the scuola superiore program; they will follow classes in a local liceo from Monday to Saturday morning. Classes include Italian, Mathematics, Sciences, Physics, Foreign Language (English, German or French), Geography, History, Physical Education... The school year runs from September to June.

Participants will live with an Italian family. Like family members they will share the family’s everyday life, participate in activities and adapt to the family rules as if it were their own.

• Uppon arrival
• Culture workshops and sightseeing
• Optional

• Be min. 14 and max. 18 upon arrival 

• Have good academic results 

• Basic knowledge of Italian is recommended 

• Have travel insurance covering sickness, accidents, repatriation and third party liability

• host family search, screening and placement process 
• accommodation as described 
• school registration 
• transfer on arrival 
• 24 hours emergency support 
• coordinator assistance & progress reports 
• orientation meeting 
• WEP support to obtain the permit of stay 
• administrative costs.

• return transportation 
• local transportation 
• school costs 
• lunch if taken at school 
• personal expenses 
• travel insurance 
• passport & visa fee.