Culinary Arts & Culture
A Summer for Fun, Friends, and Your Future
Explore
Have fun discovering Florence's art, monuments, and ristorantes.
Network
Meet new friends and chefs. Build your own community.
Get Inspired
Launch your future today! Cook using traditional and modern Italian culinary techniques. Build confidence as a future chef.
The Destination
Welcome to Florence, where iconic art, rich history, and mouthwatering eats are around every corner.
Florence feels like a masterpiece you can walk through. As the birthplace of the Renaissance, the city is home to world-famous landmarks like the Duomo’s soaring dome, Botticelli’s “The Birth of Venus,” and the medieval Ponte Vecchio bridge. Its compact, walkable streets are packed with architectural wonders, delicious street food, and statue-filled piazzas.
Florence is a perfect place to taste your way through the best of Italian cuisine. Grab a schiacciata (crispy Tuscan flatbread filled with meats and cheeses). Savor pappardelle al ragù di cinghiale (wild boar) and eggplant parmigiana. Treat yourself to an espresso with a maritozzi (sweet cream-filled buns) for an afternoon pick-me-up.
If you’re passionate about cooking, there’s no better place to explore your craft than Florence. This is a city where rich experiences await you around every corner. Every day will expand your palette and gift inspiration that will stick with you long after the trip ends.
Cultural Awareness
CIEE wants all our students to feel welcomed, supported, and empowered to succeed while studying abroad. No matter where you choose to study abroad with CIEE, our staff will be on hand throughout your program to provide advice, resources, and support.
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Sample Itinerary
Sample Activities
Just Imagine all the fun you'll have!
- Join a scavenger hunt through the Uffizi Gallery and uncover Renaissance treasures.
- Stroll the Rose Garden and take in panoramic views of Florence.
- Master ravioli, tagliatelle, and tiramisu at CheFactory Cooking School.
- Climb Torre di Arnolfo for breathtaking views over Florence’s rooftops.
- Explore Florence’s lively streets and markets with your culinary crew.
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Eligibility
- Participants must be 14 years old and above.
- Program open to current high school students—Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors. Students must have completed Freshman year of high school before traveling on program.
- For scholarship eligibility requirements, please check our scholarship page.
Important note on dietary restrictions: Participants should be aware that cooking facilities and cooking courses do not accommodate special dietary needs.
For more information, refer to the detailed Program Essential Eligibility Criteria.
Dates & Fees
Application Fee
$25
Program scholarships and tuition include iNext Travel Insurance, but do not cover the cost of flights. Find additional details about what’s included with your tuition.
More questions? Find answers, get application support, sign up for virtual presentations, or contact us!
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Program Balance | $6,550 |
| Total Fees | $6,550 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Program Fees
CIEE offers the most student support of any provider in its program fee, including an airport greeting, full-time leadership and support, orientation, cultural activities, local excursions, pre-departure advising, and CIEE iNext travel protection with benefits.
| Program Balance | $6,550 |
| Total Fees | $6,550 |
Financial Aid
CIEE offers the most grants and scholarships of any study abroad organization, including $8 million/year in travel grants, merit-based scholarships, institutional and MSI grants, and Gilman Go Global Grants.
Estimated Costs
Students are responsible and manage costs related to travel, meals, books, and personal expenses. Below are estimates for consideration.
Ready to change your life?
What's Included
Interactive Classes
Housing
3 Meals/Day
(Dietary Needs Accommodated)
All Ground Transportation
(Once In-country)
Optional Flight Chaperone
(Flight Cost Not Included)
Pre-departure Advice and Orientation
Access to WIFI
(No international data plan or SIM card included)
All Cultural Activities and Excursions
Comprehensive Medical and Travel Protection
24/7 Emergency On-site Support
Our Staff
Tina Marisa Rocchio
Center Director
Tina grew up between the mountains of Vermont and the coastline of Rhode Island and has spent her adult life between Tuscany and Rome. Mastering Italian in high school, she...
Program Leaders guide and support our High School Summer Abroad participants through every step of their program.
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