Information Services
Every Monday, students are informed of the school's weekly activities and events taking place in and around Rimini. Groups are organized for those interested in participating. Please note that some activity costs are not included in the course fees.

Sport activities
The following activities can be arranged: aerobics, basketball, beach volley, bike tours, golf, gym, hiking, horseriding (lessons and excursions), jet skiing, water skiing, windsurfing and swimming.

Sailing and Windsurfing
The school has special arrangements with local sailing and windsurfing centers that, apart from providing hire facilities, also offer courses at all levels. Further details will be given on arrival at the school.

Cycling
Rimini's coast and countryside offer excellent opportunites for interesting excursions, and students can obtain special reductions for bicycle hire for short or long periods. Since Rimini is particularly flat, bicycles are an ideal means of environmentally friendly local transport.

Horse back riding
Not to be missed is country horse back riding. There are several riding centers near Rimini that offer lessons for beginners. The school provides relevant information and organizes interesting group excursions.

Excursions
The school organizes optional excursions every two weeks, on weekends, to a number of towns and cities of historical interest. These include Venice, Florence, Pisa, San Marino, Ravenna, Urbino and Siena.

Guided Rimini Tour
Once a week one of our History of Art teachers accompanies students to the Civic Art Gallery, several museums, churches and the city centre. Free of charge.

Local Events
There are many interesting traditional festivals in the Rimini area, to which the school organizes visits. Free of charge.

Dinner and Dance
Dinner with teachers, students and Italian friends on the first day of school and once-a-week dinners are organized in a local restaurant. The evening's entertinment includes music and dancing with traditional folk dancing and songs.

Art and Crafts
There are many craftsmen in the Rimini area who still practice traditional crafts, such as, wood carving and pottery. The school, in collaboration with the city's tourist organisations, arranges weekend visits to these workshops. Free of charge

Films
Italian films by great directors such as De Sica, Fellini and Visconti are shown once a week at the school. Free of charge.

Fax and e-mail service
Upon request, students can send and receive faxes through the secretary's office.

The Beach
Rimini's splendid sandy beach welcomes vacationers, sailing, windsurfing and sea sports enthusiasts from April right through to October. A wide range of sporting activities, entertainment and leisure facilities are available. Full information can be obtained from the school. Rimini enjoys a mild climate in the autmn and winter months, and the beach is the ideal place for long and invigorating strolls.

Music and Dancing
Music and dancing are deeply ingrained in the hearts of Rimini's people. Opportunities are thus offered for entertainment and enjoyment, ranging from modern discos to local venues with live bands and a friendly atmosphere.

Library and Reading Room
The library is available for study or simply just to read and relax. Interesting publications about Italy and the Italians are at the students' disposal. Subjects include classical to modern literature, art during the Renaissance period, Chianti wines, origins of opera, local festivals and guide books on local restaurants and things to see and do, etc.

Goodbye Party
At the end of the course the school organizes a "farewell" party, to which visiting friends and relatives are invited. It is a perfect occasion to say "Arrivederci" to fellow students, teachers and new-found friends.