Discover Italy
COURSE OVERVIEW
Read your way through Italy, taking in breathtaking sights and delicious food. From eating gelato on the Spanish Steps to eating handmade pasta in a Trattoria, your inner foodie will be in heaven. We will explore the ruins of Pompeii, wander the cities on the Amalfi Coast, and read and write literature inspired by the natural beauty and quaint villages.
You can admire Michelangelo’s David at the Galleria dell’Accademia and the famous colourful houses in Cinque Terre. Our trip will finish in Venice where our course reading of Othello comes to life!
ACTIVITIES
Here are some of the exciting experiences included in the program.
CAPRI
Visit the island and see the breathtaking waters of the Mediterranean.
AUTHENTIC COOKING CLASS
Learn how to cook an authentic Tuscan meal of fresh pasta or pizza.
VATICAN MUSEUMS
Witness the Sistine Chapel in all of its glory in the Vatican City.
VENICE
Explore the maze of canals in this beautiful city.
CINQUE TERRE
Discover the colourful villages that tower over the famous coastline of Liguria.
MANDATORY DATES
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May 23
10:00 am - 3:30 pm -
Online Orientation and First Class
Parents, students and teachers meet in the morning to review travel expectations and the itinerary. Teachers and students meet in the afternoon for their first class and to work on introductory assignments.
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First Trip
May 24 - June 28 -
Second Trip May 24 - July 5
*in total to be completed at any convenient time of the student’s choice
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Independent Learning Online
Students will work independently to complete and submit assignments. Teachers will be available to answer questions through the online platform.
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First Trip
June 29
9:00 am – 3:30 pm -
Second Trip
July 6
9:00 am – 3:30 pm -
Pre-Trip Online Classes
Teachers and students will interact in mandatory online classes as students participate in direct teaching, group activities, discussions and presentations.
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First Trip
June 30 - July 18 -
Second TripJuly 7 - 25
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Travel
Experience the course firsthand and make real-world applications.
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First Trip
July 20 & 21(asynchronous) -
Second TripJuly 27 & 28
(asynchorous) -
Post-Trip Online Classes
Teachers are available to answer any questions during designated hours while students complete their summative assignment
Prices and Dates
June 30 – July 18
First Trip
**Flights will depart and return to Toronto Pearson International Airport
$8,590.00
June 30 – July 18
First Trip
**Flights will depart and return to Toronto Pearson International Airport
$8,590.00
June 30 – July 18
First Trip
**Flights will depart and return to Toronto Pearson International Airport
$8,590.00
Writer’s Craft, Grade 12 University (EWC4U)
June 30 – July 18
First Trip
**Flights will depart and return to Toronto Pearson International Airport
$8,590.00
July 7 – 25
Second Trip
**Flights will depart and return to Toronto Pearson International Airport
$8,590.00
English, Grade 11, University (ENG3U)
July 7 – 25
Second Trip
**Flights will depart and return to Toronto Pearson International Airport
$8,590.00
English, Grade 12, University (ENG4U)
July 7 – 25
Second Trip
**Flights will depart and return to Toronto Pearson International Airport
$8,590.00
Writer’s Craft, Grade 12 University (EWC4U)
July 7 – 25
Second Trip
**Flights will depart and return to Toronto Pearson International Airport
$8,590.00
Communication Technology Grade 12 University/College (TGJ4M)
Program Fees
Program Fee
All-Inclusive Price $8,590.00
Deposit Schedule: 1st payment due upon registration, 2nd payment due February 6, balance due April 3, 2026.
Insurance
(as required by our education partner)
Premium Travel Protection Package $450.00
Registration Deadline
Program may fill before the deadline of April 4, 2026.
What’s Included
Each program covers all essential costs and all excursions, whether educational or leisure. We believe that each group should share the same experience.
