Discover this fascinating country from the inside, as you study in Italy on your WEP student exchange program for a short term period, one semester or one entire academic year!

In a matter of months you could be immersed in the Italian way of life, attending a local school, staying with a Italian family and living the life of a local teenager!


Exchange WEP+ / Islands

Live with an Italian host family on the Italian Island of Sardinia or Sicily and attend a local secondary school.

WEP 16990005
  • Age 15-18 years old
  • Duration short term - calendar year
  • Price: From
  • $10950
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Discover this fascinating country from the inside, as you study in Italy on your WEP student exchange program for a short term period, one semester or one entire academic year!

In a matter of months you could be immersed in the Italian way of life, attending a local school, staying with a Italian family and living the life of a local teenager!

Introduction

Exchange WEP+ / Islands

This program will see you fully immersed into the Italian culture for a short term period, semester or an academic year. Exchanging what you know for something foreign is not always a simple task, but it can be extremely rewarding. By going abroad, living with a host family in Italy and attending a local secondary school, you'll gain insight into the country’s customs and culture, and learn Italian while building meaningful friendships along the way!

A WEP+ program offers an additional level of choice. In Italy, you can can choose to be placed in one of four regions: Northern Italy, Central Italy, Southern Italy or Italian Islands.

Click here to view the Italian regions !

ACT & NSW Regulatory Guidelines state that secondary exchange programs must include a minimum of 10 weeks of schooling overseas. ACT & NSW students looking for a shorter experience can apply for our cultural immersion programs (available for November departures only). It's important to note that we adhere to the same quality standards for all our programs.


No reviews exist yet for this program.

  • Age 15-18 years old
  • Duration short term - calendar year
  • Price: From
  • $10950

This program will see you fully immersed into the Italian culture for a short term period, semester or an academic year. Exchanging what you know for something foreign is not always a simple task, but it can be extremely rewarding. By going abroad, living with a host family in Italy and attending a local secondary school, you'll gain insight into the country’s customs and culture, and learn Italian while building meaningful friendships along the way!

A WEP+ program offers an additional level of choice. In Italy, you can can choose to be placed in one of four regions: Northern Italy, Central Italy, Southern Italy or Italian Islands.

Click here to view the Italian regions !

ACT & NSW Regulatory Guidelines state that secondary exchange programs must include a minimum of 10 weeks of schooling overseas. ACT & NSW students looking for a shorter experience can apply for our cultural immersion programs (available for November departures only). It's important to note that we adhere to the same quality standards for all our programs.


Why this Program?

Region preference

By choosing this program, you increase your chances of being placed in the Italian Islands (Sicily or Sardinia).

Immersion

Dare to be different, step out of your comfort zone and immerse yourself in a new family and school for the experience of a lifetime!

Discovery

Memories of your experiences and interactions abroad will stay with you long after you’ve returned to your home country.

Boost your Studies

An academic program abroad means gaining maturity and an open mind, which will help you continue your studies with enthusiasm!

Did you know?


  • People living in Sardinia are known to have a lengthy lifespan. The average life expectancy is 81 years, with the island having the highest rate of people reaching 100 years old
  • The island of Sicily has its own variation of pizza. Their pizza has a thicker crust and a generous amount of tomatoes
  • Sardinia is the only region in Italy that does not have a motorway

 

CAPITAL: Rome

LANGUAGE: Italian

POPULATION: approximately 59 million

 

 



Why this Program?

Region preference

By choosing this program, you increase your chances of being placed in the Italian Islands (Sicily or Sardinia).

Immersion

Dare to be different, step out of your comfort zone and immerse yourself in a new family and school for the experience of a lifetime!

Discovery

Memories of your experiences and interactions abroad will stay with you long after you’ve returned to your home country.

Boost your Studies

An academic program abroad means gaining maturity and an open mind, which will help you continue your studies with enthusiasm!


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