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THE APT INSTITUTE: A NEW WAY TO APPROACH INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION & GLOBAL EDUCATION

               The APT is an international center offering many interesting studies for students of different fields. Our school is centrally located in a XVI century building designed by Vasari. All classrooms are fully equipped and most of them are air-conditioned. Our school is already known for its well-prepared programs, professional and courteous Italian teachers and secretarial staff as well as its altogether pleasant environment. It is also officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Education.
The APT "Italian Culture and Language" section is famous for the high quality teaching of Italian language and culture.
Once here, our students do not feel isolated in a closed academic environment, but are encouraged to participate in activities, discussions, seminars, etc., experiencing cross-cultural communication and encountering many different points of view. Students can discuss topics on the culture and people living in Florence as well as on various intercultural problems. The school also offers many optional extracurricular activities (guided tours of the city, cooking courses, seminars, debates, movies etc.)        

At APT students can choose from a rich variety of university level courses which can be converted into credits valid in the United States. The APT operates according to high academic standards of competitive American universities with rigorous courses and curriculum offerings.

GOALS

            The main goals of the Institute are:

            ~ to develop and maintain the highest quality academic programs

            ~ to provide students with the opportunity to participate in a truly international experience

            ~ to heighten students’ awareness of cultural differences and of the value of every culture focusing on global interdependence in the context of today's world.

            ~ to make students feel more at ease when facing new situations.

            ~ to promote the idea that there is more than one method of studying, of solving problems, or of carrying out a task and that even though these methods might be unfamiliar, they may nevertheless bring excellent results.

            ~ to develop the students' self-esteem and sense of responsibility.

            ~ to promote cross-cultural exchange.

            ~ to favour students’ participation in the life of the city through meetings, discussions, conferences, concerts, guided tours, field trips etc.

            ~ to maintain a commitment to the tradition of education as a value in itself and as a foundation for both life and work.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS

            The programs provided by the APT Institute are geared to the academic standards of excellence required by American colleges and universities.

            Credits earned are transferable to many academic institutions in the United States. A full semester program allows students to earn an average of 16 academic credits, comparable to the credit system of most American colleges and universities.
 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINES

            Before applying to the Florence Program we ask the student to carefully read the information provided with the registration form. As soon as the student decides to enrol in our Semester Abroad Program, he/she must contact his/her advisor or department chairman, in order to authorize the course choice. Without this authorization the student may attend our Program but might not be able to receive credits for it. Once the study program has been decided, the advisor or department chairman must sign the Advisor Approval Form. APT will be more than happy to provide course syllabi and descriptions via email to facilitate this authorization.

If you qualify for the program, please submit your application as follows:

~ for the Spring Semester 2009 the deadline is  December 1^st, 2008.

~ for the Summer Sessions the deadline is April 15, 2009.
~ for the Fall Semester 2009 or for the Year Long Program the deadline is April 30, 2009.
 

The application must include:

a) The registration form.

b) The signed Advisor Approval Form.

c) Two passport-size photos for the Institute’s ID card

d) The $100 non refundable registration fee and $70 for the housing accommodation down payment,  payable by

1. international check

2. bank wire transfer

3. credit card (check for availability)

4. Western Union.

CREDIT TRANSFERS

At the end of the student’s study period APT will send an official transcript, complete with grades and credit hours, and a copy of the Advisor Approval Form to the home college or university, where it will be converted into credits.

Donations to our non-profit organization

Thank you very much for your kind donation which will be be used to improve our program. If you want to establish an endowment for scholarships given on your name, or if you want to sponsor our movie production or any other activity please contact us and let us know.

The De Rada Italian Institute is a 501 C3 non profit organization and therefore your donation is tax deductable. For your tax deduction, please contact your tax consulter.