In selecting host families, we do not look for luxury and comfort in the material sense but for Italian families who appreciate receiving foreign students. Additionally, the word "family" should not be taken too literally, as a family can be "traditional" with children, a single parent or a childless couple who take in students because they enjoy the company.

Meals

You can choose between breakfast and half board (breakfast and dinner). You have your meals together with the family but you should be aware that Italian eating habits can be rather different from your own. Breakfast usually only consists of coffee or tea and bread, butter, marmalade. Dinner is a complete meal served normally at around 8:00 pm.

House rules in host families

Living with a family offers a unique opportunity to become acquainted with the Italian culture and way of living, but it also requires compromises between the host and you. Therefore there are some house rules which you must take into consideration:

Leaving their room presentable;
Not waking up the family after midnight when returning home;
Not using any family belongings without permission;
Not preparing meals by yourself;
Not doing the laundry by yourself (The use of the washing-machine is not included, but arrangements may be made between the landlord and you);
The use of the ironing board is permitted with no extra charge;
You are allowed to use the common rooms and to receive telephone calls;
The room (if not closed by key) is cleaned daily.

Apartments

Living in a apartment, together with other foreign or Italian students or with the landlord/landlady, requires maturity but allows you considerable independence. You share with the roommate's) the bathroom and the kitchen and can cook on your own.

Facilities

You share a flat or floor of a house either with other students school, with other Italian students or with the owner. Students share the kitchen and the bathroom.
The apartments are furnished and the kitchens are supplied with all essential kitchen equipment (cutlery, plates, pans etc.).
You can prepare your meals separately or together with your flat mates and fellow students.
Electricity, gas water, local costs and taxes are included in the price.
Bed-linens are provided free of charge and changed every 2 weeks.
You have to bring your own towels.
We suggest that you organize some food for the first evening.
The apartment are not provided with telephones.
The apartments are cleaned before your arrival. During your stay, you are responsible for the cleaning of your rooms and of the rooms used in common (kitchen and bathroom).
Additional facilities for Extra Comfort Apartments
Our shared extra comfort apartments are of various sizes, each one offering a welcoming and functional atmosphere.
All apartments are completely renovated and well furnished.
Kitchen and bathrooms are of high level.
The linens are changed weekly and the common areas are cleaned on a weekly basis as well.
N.B.: We recommend booking early as there are only a few extra comfort apartments available. House-rules for shared apartments


Private apartments

Private apartments are more comfortable than shared apartments and therefore more expensive. They are available for one or more persons. Prices are available on request. Please note that the private apartments must be reserved well in advance and the prices vary depending on the city and season. The school  only makes the reservations. Payment has to be made directly to the apartment owner, We'll need your credit card number to make reservations.

Residence

One, two and three-roomed apartments with either two, three or four beds in each; a lounge, a fitted kitchen area, bathroom with shower, direct dial telephone, air conditioning, television and daily cleaning services. On request, there are normally the following supplementary services: parking, breakfast, secretarial services and a safe for valuables. The school only makes the reservations. Payment has to be made directly to the Residence receptionist,  We'll need your credit card number to make reservations.

Transportation from Airport