• 1 year of Italian language study preferred but not required
• Must be 15-18 years old. (Maximum age of 18.5 at start of program)
• 2.5 GPA or higher (on 4.0 scale)
• A letter to your potential host family in Italian
• Flexible personality; desire to be challenged

In order to apply for an Italian visa, students may be required to apply in person at one of the Italian consulates in the United States or in your country of origin. Depending on where you live, this may require travel. In order to find the Italian consulate that covers your region in the United States, go to https://www.ambwashingtondc.esteri.it/Ambasciata_Washington. It is also important to note that the visa application process can take up to 2 months to complete.

• Round-trip airfare from a major international airport near your home including domestic and international flights
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure
• Homestay accommodation including meals with your host family
• Placement in a local high school
• Placement with a local competitive soccer club (Italian Soccer Academy)
• Weekly soccer training
• Participation in all soccer club tournaments, league matches, training sessions, etc, upon approval of registration by National and Regional Federations subject to FIFA transfer restrictions.
• Soccer league fees and club gear (shoes not included).
• Supervision and support by a Community Representative
• Ongoing support of soccer program aspect
• Post-program support for college recruitment process including letters of recommendation
• Assistance with student visa application process
• Student health and accident insurance
• 24-hour emergency assistance
• Arrival orientation in host community
• Supervision, guidance, and support during the application process and throughout the program
• Italian High School certificate

• Passport and visa application fees as applicable
• Personal expenses (e.g., toiletries, clothing, internet, calling card, activities)
• School expenses (e.g., private school tuition, uniform/lunches, if required, supplies, books, bus/train pass)
• Any other item not specified

Please follow the following application procedure:

1) Submit an online application form and required program deposit Click here

2) Download the program application form (DOWNLOAD APPLICATION) and email your completed application form to: info@ifxsoccer.com

Applications can also be sent to our mailing address at:

IFX
4847 Hopyard Rd. Ste. 4, #113
Pleasanton, CA 94588
USA

Upon receipt of your completed application and program deposit outlined in the application packet, we shall proceed with processing your application and determine your qualification for the program and desired destination.

We’re looking forward to jumpstarting your career and giving you an enlightening international experience.

For more information on, please contact us by email or call +1 (510) 599-4625.