Rome is a city with an unparalleled history and a cultural diversity spanning over two millennia. The new site represents a conscious decision to participate in the life, politics, and educational traditions that made Italy the seat of the western world. Rome is an extraordinary synthesis of cultures from the Mediterranean region, North Africa, Europe, and an increasingly global community. The city seamlessly fuses the macrocosm of a large metropolis with the microcosm typical of small lively neighborhoods and picturesque districts, in a way that is fresh and spontaneous. It is home to world recognized monuments and locations that have been celebrated throughout the world. Rome itself forms a unique backdrop for many artistic and cultural events such as music, cinema, concerts, and sporting fixtures. The hills, piazzas, fountains, cobbled streets, and churches are a testimony to a great heritage but at the same time provide a contemporary setting for the active social and cultural life of the thriving modern city.

Spending any amount of time in the Eternal City is an experience that has kept visitors and locals captivated for centuries. Whether the inspiration comes from a quiet spot in Rome's parks, from powerfully evocative ruins, from Renaissance or Baroque palaces, or from the awe-inspiring art of Vatican City, Rome continues to stimulate the senses. The unique history of Italy's capital city allows for the study of ancient cultures as well as contemporary political and international issues all within the same location. This program is designed for the student who will be comfortable being immersed into Italian culture of a large city and the diversity it has to offer.

The school is located at Via XX Settembre 4, in the historic center of the city. The building is an elegant 19 th century Umbertine Palace which has recently been remodeled to provide modern, light-filled studios and classrooms. Internal spaces have been designed to hold reading rooms, classrooms, an exhibition space, studios, a library , and a computer room. The facilities also include a courtyard and a fully equipped teaching kitchen for classes in Mediterranean cuisine through our Culinary Arts program. Many of the principal sites and monuments of Rome such as the Spanish Steps, the Quirinale, the Via Veneto, and the Trevi Fountain are within walking distance of the school. The location is central to the bus routes and subway transportation systems.

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