Curious about the Italian culture? Learn more about our Homestay Immersion program in Italy!
This program is a great way to improve your Italian, familiarize yourself with Italian culture, share the family life of an Italian family, and attend classes for a couple of weeks at a local institute. You'll meet new friends and discover the values and traditions of this beautiful country.
Are you looking to discover the beauty and colors of the Italian culture while attending a short-term high school exchange program? Or maybe just experience a summer homestay immersion program in Italy?
Our Italian homestay immersion in Italy offers students the opportunity to experience the Italian way of life, and allows them to discover the typical life of a young Italian teenager, by living with an Italian host family and eventually attending a local Italian high school like Italian students do, during the school year (September or January intakes) from 8 o 12 weeks.
Interested in spending the summer? See our Summer Homestay Immersion in Italy program
During the Italian homestay immersion in Italy, students will be welcomed by their Italian host families as if they were a new member. During the weekdays, he/she will go to a local high school with a host sister or brother, to learn more about the Italian educational system.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
Students will improve their knowledge of the Italian culture and language through active participation in family, school and community life. The program gives students an opportunity to spend a certain period of time, studying at an Italian high school and living with an Italian volunteer family. Some schools organize extra-curricular activities in the afternoon (sports, theater etc.). The school year starts in the middle of September and ends in the middle of June. You may also come during the summer holidays.
If you wish to improve your Italian while attending Italian courses in Italy, have a look at our offers at an Italian school in Rome!
During the homestay immersion in Italy, accommodation is provided by an Italian host family, with full board.
During their short stay in Italy, students will have the opportunity to spend their weeks with a volunteer host family. During this time, you will be able to share your culture with them, and they will also be expecting you to learn and get involved with day-to-day family activities.
The volunteer family hosts the student on a full board basis. Host families provide all the food taken at home. All meals away from home (including school lunches) must be paid by the student.
We will place the student with a carefully selected Italian family or families for the duration of the program. Host families are interviewed at home to ensure that they have the capacity and economic resources to properly host a teenage exchange student. Host families come from varied social and economic backgrounds, and live in a variety of locations (in a big town, in a small city, in a village or on a farm...). Wherever the student’s host family lives, there are wonderful things to discover and absorb.
Homestay immersion in Italy: September and January intakes.
Please indicate your preferred start and end date on your application form.
Italian homestay and school immersion in Italy
* Price in Euros per participant.
Not included : Application Fees (65 EUR)
💰 What's Included in the Price?
- Administration fees
- Host family placement on a full board basis
- Host school placement
- Airport pick-up and transfer to/from the host family
- Support, assistance and 24/7 Hotline during the whole program.
🚫 What's Not Included?
- Round-trip international airfare
- Non compulsory insurances (luggage lost, flight delay etc.)
- Visa, passport and medical exam fees
- Extra activities organized by the family, the school or others
- Extra language courses
- School excursions, books, material, uniform, school lunches if needed, school tuition fees if any (some public schools may require the student to pay between 50 and 150 Euros administration fee)
- Local transport (from and to school as well as private)
- Personal expenses and spending money
- Medical, Liability and Emergency Repatriation Insurance
Requirements:
Age: 14 to 18 years of age,
Language: minimum of 1 year of studies in Italian.
Soft skills: Adaptable, open-minded, responsible, and independent
Frequently Asked Questions
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When you choose one-to-one language lessons at the teacher's home, we carefully select a teacher and their family based on your requirements and provide you with a complete profile. If you feel that the teacher offered or the town are not the right fit for you, we explore alternative options and try our best to accommodate your needs.
When you book a homestay immersion program, while you do not have the option to choose the host family, we strive to match you with the best possible one who is interested in welcoming you into their home for a cultural exchange.
Host families are not required to organize specific outings, but many enjoy including students in local events, celebrations, or family trips.
It’s thoughtful to bring a small gift that represents your home country, such as traditional snacks, crafts, or a souvenir.
Nacel coordinators or our local partners carefully screen and select host families to ensure a safe, welcoming, and enriching experience for all students.
If challenges arise, Nacel’s coordinators or local representatives are ready to mediate and resolve issues. Open communication and mutual understanding are essential to overcoming concerns.
Yes, students should bring pocket money for personal expenses like movie tickets, dining out, or souvenirs.
Students are expected to be open-minded, flexible, and willing to adapt to the new culture, food, and routines. Maturity and tolerance are key.
They are also expected to help with household chores, respect family rules, and actively engage in family activities to foster meaningful relationships.
Being adaptable is crucial. Host family rules may vary from what you are used to, but it is essential to respect them for a successful cultural exchange.
Yes, but excessive use is discouraged. Students should prioritize family interaction and cultural experiences over screen time.
