Course description
The internship is offered in various work sectors, in very professional companies, in and around Florence. We can assure you a unique work experience, perfectly matched to your knowledge of Italian. The internship, for which you do not receive payment, provides for around 4-6 hours of work-experience per day, depending on the category of work. During the period of this internship, work-hours permitting, you can also participate in the cultural activities and seminars offered by the school. You will be followed and helped by our staff during the whole duration of the internship.
Examples of placement locations:
Tourism, Catering and Hotel business ( Tourist and Travel agencies, bars, restaurants and hotels ).
Museums and Art institutions ( Art Centers in Florence, galleries, exhibitions ).
Import and Export companies ( wine and general foods – Buying office ).
Fashion and Textile industries ( Fashion Design, clothes production, Fashion photography – Buying office ).
Arts and Crafts factories ( leather, ceramics, pottery, jewelry, restoration of wood, paper and paintings ).
Computer companies ( web-marketing and web design ).
Professional Studios ( Architects, Engineers, Lawyers ).
Welfare and Social Services.
Start date: The Internship program can start at any time of the year. The date and location of the language course can be organized according to request. The preliminary language course lasts a minimum of 4 weeks.
Requirements:
Preparatory Italian language course of minimum 4 weeks.
Italian language skills of at least intermediate level, or depending on the type of internship.
Minimum age 18 years.
Minimum length of internship 4 weeks, maximum 6 months.
Enrollment: The following documents should be forwarded at least 2 months prior to the start of the program.
Curriculum Vitae.
Letter of Application, which should include a description of your level/knowledge of Italian, professional experience, academic qualifications, and your expectations regarding the internship.
Application form and accommodation request.
During the period of the internship a contract will be drawn up between the parties, and the intern will be covered by an Insurance policy for civil responsibility and workplace accidents.
Certification and Visas: At the end of the internship you’ll be issued with a Certificate confirming your knowledge of Italian, along with a description of the work-experience completed. Centro Italiano participates in the Erasmus Plus Internship program.
As the internship is considered part of a language program, and is unpaid, no work-permit is necessary. However, for students coming from outside the European Union, a Study Visa is required to be able to stay and study in Italy. This visa will be valid for the entire length of the program. For further information, please consult the website of your nearest Italian Embassy.
Prices: the cost of the Italian Language course must be added to the cost of the internship. Italian Language course: 4 weeks, 80 hours/month € 660.
Price includes: Italian Language course in a group, 4 hours per day, from Monday to Friday, for 4 weeks. Total: 80 hours of lessons. Internship in a company monitored by special internal tutor, temporary contract, work-place insurance.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
