IED – Istituto Europeo di Design Florence

Academic Foundation Year - Italian Creativity: Fashion, Art and Design

The program's primary objective is to celebrate Italian culture and creative heritage, with a particular focus on the worlds of fashion, design, and the visual arts.

Students will have the opportunity to develop a portfolio of individual projects and works through practical laboratory activities and specialized workshops. This will help them choose the university study path that best suits their inclinations and goals.

This vibrant city, Florence, steeped in history and creativity, provides the perfect setting for students to fully experience and be inspired by the essence of Italian artistry and design. The combination of Florence's unparalleled cultural heritage and its role as a leading fashion hub makes it an ideal location to pursue your artistic and creative aspirations.

In summary, this is a high-level educational offering that aims to cultivate students' creative talents and prepare them for admission to the finest Italian academic institutions specializing in these fields.

Why choose it?

The Academic Foundation has four main strengths:

The tutor's figure

The tutor is a constant point of reference for Foundation Year students. From enrolment until the end of the course, the tutor acts as an intermediary between the students, the school, and the teaching staff. This is to establish a relationship and individual dialogue with each member of the class from the outset. Furthermore, the tutor assumes the role of coordinator with the host families for students who are still minors, ensuring smooth and constant communication between both parties.

Trips and out-of-school experiences

Over the course of the year, students will have the opportunity to participate in major fashion, art, and design events organised in Como and elsewhere. The visits, always led by an accompanying lecturer or tutor, are designed to introduce students to the territory, its historical and artistic heritage, as well as general cultural richness.

The city of Florence

Florence is one of the most iconic cities in the world. It is the capital of the Italian Renaissance and the main city of the Tuscany region, a captivating area of rolling hills, medieval villages, and vineyards. The city itself is an open-air museum, and together with Milan, it is one of the fashion capitals of Italy, where prestigious brands like Gucci and Ferragamo were born. Living in Florence will also allow you to immerse yourself in the Italian lifestyle: art, culture, beauty, fashion, and delicious cuisine. - Homestay accommodation with BEC for underage students. Accademia Aldo Galli has entered into a new collaboration with the agency BEC

British European Centre

This will meet the needs of international minor students who will come to study in Florence, as well as provide them with accommodation in a host family, selected through a thorough search. Students' homestay will be a further opportunity to learn more about the Italian language and culture.