Summer Session One
May 12 – June 25, 2026
Join us in early summer
Summer Session One consists of a six-week academic program that offers a variety of exciting courses in art history, food studies, film studies, psychology, studio arts, and more. One of the advantages of studying abroad in Italy during the summer is the vibrant cultural life that students enjoy at this particular time of year. Florence, as well as neighboring cities in Tuscany and central Italy, turn into open-air settings for a large number of activities and events, including concerts, festivals, and traditional holiday celebrations.
Build Your Own Program!
Free Elective Summer Program
Our Courses; Your Choices! Choose freely from among the ISI Florence summer course offerings selecting either the one-course or the two-course program. All courses are taught in English and include a variety of co-curricular activities and excursions. See course descriptions for details.
Field Trips & Activities
Nearly all ISI Florence courses have co-curricular excursions throughout Florence, Tuscany, and central Italy. Students often express that some of their favorite academic field trips involve exploring the mysteries of ancient art, the craft of artisan wine production, and the wonders of Italian food culture.
ISI Florence also offers a wide variety of activities each summer, including social mixers, tandem language exchange, pizza and pasta nights, gelato tastings, cooking classes, day and overnight trips, and more!
Living Arrangements
Students will be housed in shared apartments located in Florence’s historical center, within the backdrop they are studying. All apartments are within walking distance of the Institute’s facilities and other local resources, such as restaurants, supermarkets, gyms, pharmacies, and more. Apartments include fully-equipped kitchens, common living areas, double bedrooms, and study areas. ISI Florence scrutinizes each housing facility to ensure that it is clean, well-maintained, safe, and adequately furnished.
2026 Summer Dates
| May 12, Wednesday | Departure from Home Country |
| May 13, Thursday | Arrival in Florence |
| May 14, Friday | Orientation |
| May 17, Monday | Classes Begin |
| June 21 – 24, Monday – Thursday | Last Week of Classes/Final Exams |
| June 25, Friday | Program Ends, Students vacate apartments by 10 am |
2026 Summer Fees
| One Course Program (3-4 credits) | $5,995.00 |
| Two-Course Program (6-7 credits) | $6,995.00 |
Application Deadline
Deadline: March 13, 2026 – Deposit Deadline: Varies
What’s Included
Program Fees Include:
Academic Program Tuition, Pre-departure assistance, arrival assistance in Florence, 2-day orientation program, shared apartment housing and utilities including Wi-Fi Internet connection, beginning- and end-of-semester apartment sanitizing/cleaning, student services help desk, 24/7 emergency phone, Institute facilities use, ISI transcript.
Program Fees Do Not Include:
Meals, Airfare, Textbooks, Medical Insurance, Course Lab & Excursion Fees.