Students enrolled in the NECA Semester Program 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. For the definitive schedule contact NECA.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FALL SEMESTER
September 10 – December 6
The definite schedule is given to students at the Orientation Program in Florence.
Below please find a tentative schedule of a Fall 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.
Sept 10:
Students enter their accommodation
Sept 11:
Orientation at NECA facilities
Welcome Dinner (Typical Tuscan dinner)
Sept 11:
Classes begin
Sept 14:
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
Sept 15:
Excursion to the hill-top town of Fiesole, plus typical lunch
Sept 17:
Morning excursion to the open-air market at Cascine Park
Sept 21:
Full-day excursion to the Tuscan town of Pisa
Sept 24:
Cooking class and dinner
Oct 12:
Full-day excursion to the Medieval Tuscan town of Siena
Oct 14 – Oct 18 (inclusive):
Reviews and Midterm exams
Oct 19 – Oct 27 (inclusive):
Fall Break (classes will not meet)
Oct 28:
Classes resume
Nov 3:
Additional excursion (to be decided with the students)
Nov 9:
Full-day excursion to the Tuscan town of Greve in Chianti, in the heart of the Chianti area with typical Chianti lunch
Nov 13:
Educational guided tour and dinner at a restaurant
Nov 28 – Dec 1 (inclusive):
Thanksgiving Holidays (classes will not meet)
Dec 2:
Classes resume
Dec 2 – Dec 5:
Reviews and Finals
Dec 5:
Farewell Dinner
Dec 6:
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 September 11 and closes on December 5.
Note: The facilities will be closed on weekends and on days with no classes, unless otherwise specified.
ITALIAN PUBLIC HOLIDAYS DURING THE PROGRAM
November 1 – All Saints
After the Program: December 8 – Italian holiday
