If you would like housing arranged for you (offered on a three week basis only), options include a double- or single-occupancy bedroom in a shared student apartment and boarding in a private home (please call our office for details). Student apartment rrices are listed on the Costs page and you may make your selection on the Housing Request section found on the Application. Housing requests will not be processed until you have paid the application fee, tuition deposit, and $300 security deposit.

Housing will not be assigned until the tuition deposit, security deposit have been received. Students must pay full rent in advance 30 days prior to the start of their session. Housing assignments are made on a first come first served basis. Single rooms are limited in availability and cannot be guaranteed. If you have requested a single room, payment for a single room must be received with your housing request. Students will otherwise be placed in double room housing until the single room supplement is paid. Single room assignments are made on a first come first served basis, determined by the date payment for a single room is received. Three Week Program housing is based on availability. It is possible you may be placed in a apartment without other students..

Housing assignments are subject to cancellation if full rent payment is not made by the due date.

SAI is unable to offer housing to the following:

- weekly program students

- students with spouses or children

- pets

The majority of SAI students are 18-22 years of age. We have found that placing students over 25 with students between the ages of 18-22 has not been successful for either age group. Therefore, we encourage students over 25 to contact our partner agencies to arrange for private studio or one bedroom apartments directly with the agency. (see below) SAI will provide assistance in locating studio or one bedroom apartment options, which are usually available at a slightly higher rate of rent. It is not our intention to deny housing to any enrolled student, but we do place students of similar ages together in order to create a successful experience. If an older student is unable to bear the slight added cost of private housing, in cases when SAI does not have an older student apartment available, SAI will make every effort to nevertheless provide housing for that student.

Please note:
1) Rent must be paid in full to this California office before you move into the apartment.
2) Three week rentals are not guaranteed and are subject to availability. Often we can only offer a private studio or 1 bedroom and prices will be higher than the posted student shared apartment rents.

Family board, three week session students: will receive assignments about a 2 weeks before the start of classes. Family Board students will be provided with their landlord's telephone number and must contact them at least one week before your arrival in order to arrange the date and time you plan to move into the apartment. Your landlord will arrange to meet you at that time to let you in.

The apartments are not owned by the school, rather they are arranged with private landlords nearby. Housing is scattered throughout the center of Florence and most apartments are within walking distance of the school. Apartments are supplied with bedding and linens, basic cooking supplies and furnishings. Apartments vary from 1 to 6 bedrooms, sharing bathrooms, a living room and kitchen.

PRIVATE APARTMENTS AND HOTELS

Private Apartments : Those seeking their own private apartment should contact these agencies in Florence that handle private rentals for our students. Arrangements for private apartments are handled directly between the student and the agencies. Make sure you notify the agency that you will be attending Apicius, and enrolling through the US office. If you are arranging your own housing, please notify our office.

"Florence and Abroad" agency: www.florenceandabroad.com

"YAIF - Your Agency In Florence" agency: www.yaif.it

Hotels - Please contact us for hotel recommendations that are within walking distance of Apicius. We will be happy to email you a list.