SAI PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAM AT AMERICAN
UNIVERSITY OF FLORENCE
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
SAI’s academic partner, the American University of Florence (AUF), offers a unique summer program for high schoolers and recent high school graduates. Students can:
• Earn college credits
• Gain internship-like experiences
• Immerse in Italian culture
• Gain real-world experience
• Receive unwavering support abroad
ABOUT SAI
SAI is dedicated to providing academic and cultural learning experiences abroad that enhance global awareness, professional development and social responsibility. SAI’s guiding principles:
• Personal attention
• Community emphasis
• Safety and support
• Affordability and convenience
ABOUT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF FLORENCE (AUF)
The American University of Florence (AUF) is a young, vibrant institution offering liberal arts coursework with a contemporary approach to international education. All courses are taught in English, with small classes taught by highly qualified international faculty.
PROGRAMS & DATES
SAI offers fully supervised 3 and 6-week options. Students select courses in Summer I and II or a Pathway in Summer III.
3 weeks / 6 credits:
• Pre-College Summer I
June 29, 2026 - July 17, 2026
• Pre-College Summer II
July 20, 2026 - August 7, 2026
6 weeks / 9 credits with internship (SPEL) course:
• Pre-College Summer III
June 29, 2026 - August 7, 2026 Find the SAI table at IECA
REQUIREMENTS
• Age 15 - 18
• Currently enrolled in high school or recent graduate
• High school GPA: 3.0
SAMPLE COURSES
• Biomedical Ethics
• Creative Advertising of Italian Destinations
• Cultural Introduction to Italy
• Digital Marketing
• Fashion Design Studio I
• Fashion, Media, and Culture
• Food, Health, and Wellness in Italy
• Gallery and Exhibition Curating
• History of Western Medicine
• Information Security and Risk Analysis
• Introduction to Interior Design
• Introduction to Journalism
• Introduction to Product Design
• Italian Language
• Italian Renaissance Architecture
• Lifetime Nutrition, Wellness and Physical Activity
• Magazine Editing and Publishing I
• Sewing and Construction Techniques
• Sketching and Rendering Accessories
INTERNSHIP ACTIVITIES THROUGH SPEL
Pre-College Summer III students choose a pathway that includes a SPEL course, offering real world experiences that can be uniquely identified on a college application and resume.
Marketing Pathway
Session III: Introduction to Marketing
Session IV: Digital Marketing
Session B (SPEL): Special Project: Experiential Learning in Digital Communication
Information Technology Pathway
Session III: Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
Session IV: Information Security and Risk Analysis
Session B (SPEL): Special Project: Experiential Learning in ICT Operations
Pre-Med Pathway
Session III: History of Western Medicine
Session IV: Biomedical Ethics OR Public Health: Policy & Community
Session B (SPEL): Special Project: Experiential Learning in the Local Community
Art Pathway
Session III: Gallery and Exhibition Curating
Session IV: Introduction to Art History
Session B (SPEL): Special Project: Experiential Learning in Fine Arts – Gallery Assistant
Customized Pathway
Session III: Select a course of your choice
Session IV: Select a course of your choice
Session B (SPEL): Select a Special Project: Experiential Learning course of your choice
For more information, contact Emma Hartman, Assistant Admissions Counselor ehartman@saiprograms.com • 800.655.8965
Photo by Lauren Roderigues