ACCOMMODATION IN FLATS WITH OTHER STUDENTS

The student flats are located in the same facility as the school, so you can find everything you need within easy reach. Your accommodation will be cleaned before your arrival. During your stay, you will be responsible for keeping your room and shared areas (kitchen and bathroom) clean. If needed, a cleaning service is available at an additional cost. Electricity, gas, water, and basic utility charges are included in the price. During the winter months, students will be charged a portion of the heating cost, approximately €15 to €30 per person in a 5-person apartment.

SHEETS AND TOWELS
Sheets are provided by the school, but if you need them changed during your stay, a charge of € 3 will be applied. Towels are not supplied.

LAUNDRY
Shared flats are not equipped with a washing machine. You may use the washing machine at the Residence “Le Magnolie” at the cost of € 3.50 per wash (max. 5 kg) and the dryer at the cost of € 3.

ELECTRICITY
The voltage used in Italy is 220 Volts AC. The plugs of household appliances and electronic devices may differ from those used in your country, so please check and bring a suitable adapter. Alternatively, you can buy an adapter here in Castelraimondo for about € 10.

MEALS
Each flat has a fully equipped kitchen, including plates, pots, pans, cutlery, glasses, and more. You can cook your meals either with your roommates or on your own. Plus, the supermarket is just 50 meters from the school.

TRADING HOURS FOR SHOPS
In Castelraimondo, shops are usually open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM. They close on Monday mornings. On Sundays, all shops are closed except for bars and restaurants.

CLIMATE
In summertime, it’s hot, but our proximity to the Apennines makes the evenings quite mild. This pleasant climate allows us to enjoy the beach from May to September. In winter, it can get very cold, and sometimes it snows. The mildest temperatures are in spring and autumn. However, we recommend contacting us for more detailed weather information, as conditions can be unpredictable nowadays.

COST OF LIVING
The approximate cost of grocery shopping for 4 weeks is around €300. In bars, a bottle of mineral water costs about €1, a cappuccino €1.50, a beer €4.50, a slice of pizza €1.50, a sandwich €2, and a hamburger €6.
In restaurants, a pizza and a drink cost around €10, while a full meal starts at €15. A newspaper costs €1, and a cinema ticket is €7. Petrol is approximately €1.80 per liter. (Prices are averages and may vary.)

TRANSFERS
We offer a free transfer service from Castelraimondo train station. Transfers from Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (Fiumicino, Rome) cost €35 for arrivals on Sundays (before the start of the 4-week course) and depart at approximately 6:00 PM. Departure transfers also cost €35 and are available on Saturdays after the 4-week course finishes. This service is organized for a minimum of 20 participants.

CAR RENTAL
Car rental for one day costs between €80 and €100, and cars are delivered directly to the school.