Your life in Italy

Lombardy (Italian: Lombardia) is the most financially advanced and modern administrative region in all of Italy, offering a flourishing job market and opportunities pertaining to a multitude of fields: IT, healthcare, art, fashion, tourism, food and beverage, and more.

You will undoubtedly fall in love with the vibrant culture, the excellent food, the picturesque scenery of the Alps, the charm of small towns, and the dynamic lifestyle of bigger cities that this region has to offer.

Students can work part-time while learning with us. Many of our trainees easily find a side job thanks to our relationship with a network of 800+ companies.

Our training programs are held in the city of Como, washed by the worldwide famous lake which has captured the hearts of countless tourists and celebrities. There are few places around the globe where you can sit in a square dating back to the 1500's, while looking out to a vast lake; or find churches, villas and gardens from the Neoclassical, Renaissance and Romanesque periods all a short walk away from each other.

Como is only 30-45 minutes away (by car) from the cosmopolitan city of Milan, the second biggest city in the country. If you are into art or fashion, there is probably no better place to visit!

When it comes to public transport, all main cities and towns in Lombardy are very well-connected: you can easily use buses, trains, subways and trams to travel around and explore.

Our Academy.
Our Academy is located in Camerlata, a well-connected area of Como. We have classrooms which can host up to approximately 25-30 students at a time.

Students can use the bus to get to school or the three nearby train to travel medium or longer distances (e.g. Milan, Varese, Saronno, Lecco, Switzerland) for study, leisure or work.

Facilities and services in the immediate vicinity:
 ●  A library (with study room and computers) 15 min away by bus.
 ●  Various cafés and restaurants that you can reach by foot or bus.
 ●  Various pharmacies in the surrounding area (1-3km).
 ●  A handful of supermarkets or malls (1-3 km).
 ●  Various bus stops (nearest: 5 min walk) and three train stations (nearest: 10 min walk) for students to travel to and from Como center, surrounding cities/towns, and Switzerland.

Lifestyle.
Students will surely get the opportunity to enjoy typical foods from the Mediterranean diet, and witness first-hand the high quality of its raw ingredients. Lombardy is especially known for its risottos, cheeses, polenta, ossobuco, salami and much more.

There are several facilities, services and social activities in Como and the surrounding area for your free time, such as beaches, parks and hiking trails, malls, etc. You are guaranteed to never feel bored in the charming city of Como.

If you feel like exploring further, you can easily reach other towns and cities near Como, like Monza and the picturesque town of Brunate up in the mountains (connected to Como via cable car), or go for a swim at the beautiful shores of Cernobbio, Nesso, Bellagio, Menaggio and others. Adventurous souls and nature lovers cannot miss out on a hike in the Alps.

Did you know?
Como is only 30-45 minutes away by car, and approximately 1hr by train, from the cosmopolitan city of Milan, the second biggest city in Italy. If you are into art or fashion, there is probably no better place to visit: you will find many impressive theaters, bustling shopping districts, and huge museums or antique historical buildings ready for you to visit.

The weather.
Italy has all four seasons. Northern Italy is characterized by a milder weather throughout the year. However, you may come by the occasional snowfall (especially near the mountainous areas) or heatwave (especially in urban areas or bigger cities like Milan). Prepare accordingly by packing both light and warm clothing!