Is this program for you? The Teen Residence Program in Rome is suited to the teen who is looking for a well-balanced language + culture immersion program in Rome. The program is ideal for students who have limited to moderate travel experience, are comfortable under the guidance of outgoing and knowledgeable monitors and would like to interact with international students. Please visit the supervision page for more information. Location A bustling city with centuries of history, Rome is a perfect blend of both antiquity and the modern-day.  From the Colosseum to the Spanish Steps and St. Peter's Cathedral to the Trevi Fountain, new sights and delights lie behind every corner and piazza in Rome!  On this program you'll see it all with the guidance of knowledgeable and enthusiastic chaperones.  Discover le dolce vita for yourself while immersed in Italian language and culture!

The School

The Rome Teen Residence Program takes place in the centrally-located Prati district, very close to St. Peter's Cathedral, Vatican City and Castel Sant'Angelo.  The school is located on the Via Cola di Rienzo, a popular shopping street, with accommodations a 5-minute walk away.  After school, you can easily do some sight seeing as the Piazza del Popolo, Via del Corso and Villa Borghese are all within walking distance.

The facilities include:

• Student lounge
• Student kitchen
• Multimedia room (with free internet access)
• Wireless internet
• 4 bright and well-equipped classrooms
• Outdoor patio

Italian Lessons

The Rome Teen Residence Program offers a perfect balance of Italian immersion lessons with a rich and varied afternoon leisure program that includes sports and cultural activities as well as excursions to many fascinating places of interest in and around Rome. The academic program consists of 20 Italian lessons per week which take place from 9:30am to 12:30pm.

Cultural & Activity Program

Each week students enjoy a full program of cultural activities and excursions as well as sports and leisure activities, both on campus and off. Full-day excursions to places of interest in and around Rome take place on the weekend.  Evenings include a variety of on and off campus activities including a cinema night, a disco, evening tour of the Campo dei Fiori, etc.  View our sample weekly schedule for more information. The program includes:

• daily leisure and sports activities
• 1 full day and 2 half day excursions for students on a 2-week language course
• 2 full-day and 3 half-day excursions for students on a 3-week language course
• Optional weekend excursions

Teachers & Monitors

The teaching staff are fully-qualified and dynamic native speakers.  They set out to create a relaxed, amusing and motivating atmosphere with lesson themes that you can relate to.  They are all trained to teach young learners and many return to this program year after year. During extra-curricular activities, you will be strongly encouraged to use Italian so you can get used to thinking in the language!

One of the main strengths of this program is the quality of the group leaders who are in charge of the leisure and culture program. These native Italian speaking locals are very passionate about their culture and are keen to share all that Rome and the surrounding area have to offer!

Accommodation

Students are accommodated in a B&B that is a 5-minute walk away from campus.  Each room has 3-4 beds with private bathrooms.  Males and females are strictly separated.  Each room contains a telephone, desk, alarm clock, radio and cable or satellite television.  The rooms have air conditioning and a weekly cleaning service is provided.  Breakfast and dinner are taken at the B&B or at a nearby restaurant, with vegetarian options available at each sitting.  A packed meal is provided for lunch.

For general information on residence accommodation please visit our Residence Q & A page.

The following program features are included in the price:

• 20 lessons per week
• Language level test on first day of classes
• Certificate of attendance and detailed record of achievement
• Teaching materials
• 1 full-day excursion per week
• 2-3 half-day excursions per week
• Fully supervised afternoon, evening and weekend activities
• Internet access
• Shared room accommodation in residence
• 3 meals daily
• Return transfer for Fiumicino International Airport
• Comprehensive Medical and Travel Insurance