Students enrolled in the NECA Semester Programs can choose up to 5 courses, thus earning 15 U.S. credits. It is possible to choose a 6th course, for a total of 18 credits, at an additional cost. It is possible to earn up to 20 credits with Italian language courses. Students should choose a second choice of courses in case one or more courses may not be available.
Below please find the Tentative Schedule which is updated each year. For the definitive schedule contact NECA.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE SPRING SEMESTER 2025
January 28 – April 25
The definite schedule is given to students at the Orientation Program in Florence.
Below please find a tentative schedule of the Spring semester, that is updated year after year. This is just an example of a possible schedule. Contact NECA before purchasing the flight ticket, so we will tell you which is the 1st night included in the program cost and which is the day of departure.
Jan 28:
Students enter their accommodation
Jan 29:
Orientation at NECA facilities
Welcome Dinner (Typical Tuscan dinner)
Jan 29:
Classes begin
Feb 1:
Afternoon excursion to the hill of Piazzale Michelangelo for a stunning view over the city and visit to the 1,000-year-old church of San Miniato Church
Feb 2:
Excursion to the hill-top town of Fiesole, plus typical lunch
Feb 4:
Morning excursion to the open-air market at Cascine Park
Feb 8:
Full-day excursion to the Tuscan town of Pisa
Feb 11:
Cooking class and dinner
Mar 3 – Mar 7:
Reviews and Midterm exams
Mar 8 – Mar 16:
Spring Break (classes will not meet)
Mar 17:
Classes resume
Mar 22:
Additional excursion (to be decided with students)
Mar 29:
Full-day excursion to Greve in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti area with typical Tuscan lunch
Apr 5:
Educational guided tour and dinner at a restaurant
Apr 18 – Apr 21 (inclusive):
Easter Holidays (classes will not meet)
Apr 22:
Classes resume
Apr 22-24:
Reviews and Finals
Apr 24:
Farewell Dinner
Apr 25:
National Holiday – Liberation Day (classes and Finals will not meet)
Apr 25:
Students leave their accommodation
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Dates of excursions may be modified due to logistical factors, transportation strikes, etc.
Additional excursions may be added depending on students’ interest.
The school opens on Jan 29 and closes on April 24.
Note: The facilities will be closed on weekends and on days with no classes, unless otherwise specified.
ITALIAN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS DURING THE PROGRAM
April 18 to April 21 – Easter Holidays
After the Program: April 25 – Liberation Day
