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Project Introduction
Florence, the center of medieval Europe and the birthplace of the Renaissance, is especially famous for its traditional Italian cuisine and wine made from fresh ingredients.You will learn the theory and practice of Italian cooking, from foundational courses for becoming a professional chef in Italian cuisine to traditional techniques.Additionally, Italy has a wide variety of regionally distinctive foods, so you will learn about three regionally characterized elements: cuisine, wine, and bread.
Historically, Italy is one of the wine-producing countries with a history even deeper than France, a nation famous for wine. In particular, Tuscany, the region that includes Florence, is one of the country's major wine-producing areas.The Chianti region is famous for producing wines that are a specialty of Florence.
Wine lovers from around the world visit to taste these wines. Italy's famous dishes, such as pasta and pizza, pair wonderfully with Florentine wine. In addition, Florence, as the center of many historical events, offers outstanding cultural, artistic, and fine art attractions such as the Duomo Cathedral.This makes it a region that delights travelers' eyes and palates.
In particular, Florence's greatest charm is strolling comfortably on foot rather than by car and exploring the quaint little shops in its alleys.
About the Institution
In Italy, cooking is not considered an academic discipline. This means Italian food culture has been closely integrated into everyday life.For the many people who want to learn Italian cuisine, this is the only school that offers a formal Italian culinary program.
It provides an environment where students from many countries around the world can easily and professionally learn Italian cuisine, and it makes great efforts to help students become world-class chefs through what they learn at the school. Also, rather than dividing Italian cooking into separate classes such as pizza and pasta,the regular curriculum is designed so that students can learn and understand all aspects of Italian cuisine, from basic fundamentals to advanced professional courses.
The school's founder and chef is recognized for his expertise—he has written culinary columns for various local magazines—and, being internationally known, has also been active in various Italian cuisine-related activities in Korea.
Projects and Activities
This project will be conducted in English and Italian.
- English proficiency requirement★★☆☆☆
Because the main activities of this class are learning about and tasting Italian cuisine,basic English skills sufficient to understand the lessons are enough to participate.
Classes are conducted in English, but if participants wish and the minimum required number of applicants is reached,Italianthe classes can also be conducted in Italian.
Classes are held in the spring and fall semesters.If you would like consultation about specific start dates, please contact Korea Gap Year.
(KakaoTalk @GapYear, email koreagapyear@gmail.com)
1. Introduction to professional cooking and wine evaluation
In the classes you will learn and understand the types of Italian dishes and basic cooking methods. You will also taste and evaluate Italian wines, allowing you to experience and sample Italian cuisine locally.
2. Italian regional cuisine
Italy's diverse climates and geography have led to the development of foods with varied flavors and ingredients in each region. You will learn about the types of dishes and distinctive characteristics of foods from various Italian cities.
3. Italian cooking classes
You will learn traditional Italian cooking methods and study, both theoretically and practically, the unique ways dishes are prepared differently across regions in Italy.
4. Italian specialty breads
Most Italian breads are baked in ovens, often wood-fired, which gives them a low oil content. You will learn about the breads used as pre-meal breads served before the main course and about representative Italian breads.
5. Restaurant internship
You will intern at the school's restaurant, which provides lunches for students and serves locals, receiving hands-on professional training such as researching regional culinary characteristics and developing restaurant menus.
How to apply for the project
1. Apply via the website
Complete the application on the website and submit the application form.
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2. Pay the project fee
Pay the project fee to proceed with the project with the local organization.
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3. Confirmation of participation
Confirmation of participation takes about 7–10 days.
After confirmation, the staff will call the participant directly.
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4. Online orientation
After confirmation, pre-departure preparations, a project briefing, and other paperwork will be conducted.
Detailed information will be provided by email during the orientation.
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5. Departure
Participants depart individually according to their schedule.
Pisa AirportArrive at Pisa Airport, then the project begins.
Pick-up service available separately.
Participants will arrive in Italy.Pisa Airportwill enter via Pisa Airport.
Participants'Pisa Airport'Enter via 'Pisa Airport' and travel by Italian train to join the local group. Detailed instructions on how to get from the airport to the project location will be provided during the online orientation.
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*You can check the steps after applying on the website in 'My Page'.
*Please book flights and transportation only after your project participation is confirmed and you have received the final departure schedule.
- People who can communicate at a basic level in English
- Anyone aged 18 or older
- Anyone who wants to learn Italian cooking for overseas employment is welcome.
- Anyone who wants to learn and taste local Italian cuisine with people from around the world is welcome.
- Anyone who wants to stroll the alleys of Florence, the city of culture and art
Participation Schedule and Fees
| The participation period for this project is 1 year (52 weeks). | |
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Project fee - 1 year €7,500 + registration fee KRW 450,000
* For popular projects, there may be no openings (TO), so Please apply early to secure a spot.
*If you have difficulty paying in fullPrepay a registration fee of 500,000 KRWand if you pay the remaining balance within two weeks, based on the date the registration fee was paid,a process to confirm project participation will be carried out to check availability and available slots. Securing your spot quickly is important to participate on your desired dates and duration!(Non-refundable once participation is confirmed) *However, if the start date is approaching, the schedule for paying the remaining balance may vary depending on circumstances.
■Early bird discounts andUrgent applicationInformation All gap year projectsare recommended to be applied for at least 3 months before the project start date.andAs a rule, applications should be submitted no later than two months before.However, in unavoidable circumstances or if you urgently need to join a project, by paying an additional fee for the urgent application service, we will assist you with expedited procedures as quickly as possible. *We do our best to expedite the procedures, but there is inherently time required for communication with local organizations and confirmation of participation, and since all procedures proceed the same as for regular participants,participants using the urgent application service must actively cooperatewith the Korea Gap Year operations team. ** Participants who apply at least 180 days before the start date are eligible for an early bird discount. *** The urgent application service can be applied for from the selection options above. For inquiries regarding the urgent application service, please contact koreagapyear@gmail.com. |
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- Provided items:Automatic application for Gap Year missions and notes / Immediate full provision of OT materials upon participation confirmation / Additional emergency staff deployment / Support in preparing documents if needed, etc. * If you have difficulty calculating dates, please refer to the Naver Date Calculator.Naver Date Calculator (Direct Link) |
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**Note: For super-urgent applications, there may be no available slots depending on local conditions, and subsequent procedures will follow the Gap Year refund policy.Also,Participants are responsible for any problems caused by their non-cooperation. |
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| Included items | Not included |
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- On-site orientation fee - Online orientation fee - Korea Gap Year overseas experience certificate - All materials and tools during the project period - Registration, placement, training, and project operation costs - Project application fee - Participant dispatch processing fee |
-Round-trip airfare -Individual travel insurance fee -Accommodation and meal expenses during the project period -Airport - local group pickup cost - Other local living expenses |
* Please book flights and transportation after your project participation is confirmed and you have received the final departure schedule.
Accommodation Introduction
Participants can freely choose accommodation within the Florence area near the internship site according to their personal preferences and budget.
If project participants have difficulty finding accommodation,Korea Gap Year will recommend accommodations (guesthouses/hotels, etc.) near the internship location.
1. Homestay
A homestay involves staying with a local family in the country where an international student resides, allowing you to learn the country's culture and language. You live with the family, improve language skills through communication, and gain an understanding of their lifestyle, values, and cultural practices.
2. Guesthouse
게스트하우스의 특징은 부엌, 화장실 그리고 샤워실을 공동으로 사용하는 숙박시설입니다. 방하나에 4인실 혹은 6인실~8인실까지 배정이되어 한방에 여러명의 친구들이 생활하는 시설입니다. 다른 나라로 짧은 여행을 갔을 때 게스트하우스에서 머물면서 다양한 여행자들과 짧은 만남을 통해 서로의 이야기를 나누고 여행정보들을 나누기도 합니다.
3. Shared apartment
A shared apartment involves international students renting a house together, typically around 5–6 people, and living communally. Depending on the condition of the house, you can choose a private room or share a room with one roommate. Unlike a homestay, it is not a family setting; residents share household tasks such as meals, cleaning, and laundry with their housemates. It has the advantage of living with friends from various countries.
Travel Information
Region:Florence, Italy
1. Michelangelo Hill
The place to go to see Florence's night view is Michelangelo Hill. Looking at Florence from here is like viewing a painting: the Ponte Vecchio, Giotto's Bell Tower, and the Duomo line up and glitter, facing you. The night view of Florence from Michelangelo Hill, on the opposite side of the river from the Ponte Vecchio, is so beautiful it makes you feel as if you're seeing Florence from another place. The lights from the buildings reflecting and sparkling on the river also provide another wonderful view. Be sure to climb the hill at sunset, enjoy a glass of sparkling wine, and watch the red sky turn into night.
2. Ponte Vecchio
The Ponte Vecchio is the only bridge in Florence that was not damaged during World War II, and it is famous as the bridge where the writer Dante first met his beloved. It was a place where artists stayed, and lovers pledge eternal love by attaching love locks, filling the city with a romantic atmosphere. Also, the jewelry shops located beneath the bridge display Italian metal ornaments that are both ornate and detailed. How about choosing a ring for your partner here? Give a one-of-a-kind ring and bring a happy smile.
3. Marino Wine Festival
In Italy, more than 130 types of wine are produced each year. The methods of maturation vary by region depending on the weather. Grapes are cultivated in different ways, and wine is produced from the harvested grapes. Every year a wine festival is held for four days starting on the first Sunday of October, the autumn harvest season. During the festival, the best way to enjoy the Marino Wine Festival is to eat your fill of wine and traditional Italian pork barbecue and indulge in the wine. There's also a special event during the festival: for about an hour you can see a wine fountain show in which wine flows from the fountain instead of water. A wine fountain show you won't see anywhere else! You can see purple-tinged streams of wine against the blue sky.
Estimated Cost
(per week)
| Item | Details and Remarks | Amount | Category |
| Round-trip airfare (including tax) | Varies by flight | Estimated at approximately KRW 800,000–1,300,000 | Exclusions |
| Visa fee | Tourist visa (3-month stay permitted) | - | |
| Personal travel insurance fee | Varies by insurer and duration | Estimated at approximately KRW 10,000 | |
| Airport fee | - | - | |
| Local living expenses | Meals and accommodation during the project period, etc. |
* Airfare may vary depending on the flight.
* Local living expenses are estimates and may vary depending on participants' preferences..
* Participants' travel expenses and personal pocket money are separate.
●Note (Estimated local prices)
| Accommodation | Per night | Meals | Per meal |
| Guesthouse | About35,000Estimated (KRW) | Local meal | About7,000Estimated (KRW) |
| Hotel | About100,000Estimated (KRW) | Restaurant | About20,000Estimated (KRW) |
*Estimated local prices are provided as averages and may vary depending on participant preferences.
Notes
1. It is recommended to apply for this program with a lead time of about 3–4 months.
2. You will need a passport valid for at least six months beyond the program activity period.
3. Refunds are not available for cancellations due to the participant's personal circumstances after the program is confirmed.
4. Participants are considered to have agreed to the gap year refund policy upon applying for the project.
5. This project is subject to the
6. Project schedules and content may change depending on local conditions (transportation, weather changes, etc.) or the circumstances of local organizations, and may be reduced or modified if unavoidable.
7. This project is operated by a project implementing organization that has a partnership with Korea Gap Year. Therefore, responsibility for actual operation lies with the local project organization.
8. For overseas travel safety information, the travel alert levels operated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are divided into four stages: Travel Caution / Refrain from Travel / Recommend Evacuation / Travel Ban, and detailed information can be found on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' 'Overseas Safety Travel' website (www.0404.go.kr) where you can find detailed information.
9. Please book flights and transportation only after you have received final confirmation of project participation and your departure schedule. We provide individual guidance on schedules after participation is confirmed.
