Schools, Clubs, Groups and Organizations:
ALANON (for family and friends of alcoholics) meets in St. Paul’s Within the Walls, Via Napoli 58, Sundays 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM and Wednesdays 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Call 06.540.1149 or 320.272.0733 for more information.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets in St. Paul's Within the Walls, Via Napoli 58, Mondays 8 PM - 9 PM, Wednesdays 12:45 PM -1:45 PM and 8:00 PM - 9 PM, Fridays 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM and 6:45 pm – 7:45 PM and 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM, and Sundays 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM; also at St. Andrew's, Via XX Settembre 7, Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:00 – 8:00 PM and Saturday 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM and 7:00 - 8:00. For latest updated information call 06.4742913 or write to email@aarome.info. Their website is www.aarome.info.
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL CLUB OF ROME provides an opportunity for Americans and non-Americans alike to enjoy mutual interests and experiences through participation in activities of a business, social and charitable nature such as speaker dinners, First Friday happy hours, and volunteer opportunities. Contact AICR, c/o Advicorp, via Parigi 11, 6th floor, 00185 Rome, Tel. 06.4544.7625 (Monday through Thursday, 9 AM - 12 noon). Email aicr@aicrome.org. Website: www.aicrome.org
AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE furthers the development of commerce between the U.S.A. and Italy. Membership open to firms, corporations and individuals. Guest speakers, monthly luncheons, assistance for companies, meeting facilities, commercial library and publications. Rome Honorary Representative is Mr. John Fanti. Main number in Milano is 02.869.0661, Roma Tel. 06.326.916.205. Website: www.amcham.it
AMERICAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF ROME (AWAR) promotes friendship and understanding between the U.S. and Italy through community service, cultural and social activities. Orientation program for newcomers. Publishes Destination Rome which is a comprehensive guidebook on Rome. Available also to nonmembers Hotel Savoy, Via Ludovisi 15. Tel. & FAX: 06.482.5268. Office hours: Mon-Tues-Wed from 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Website: www.awar.org
ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS IN ITALY (AACUPI) facilitates the international educational interests of American college and university programs in Italy. Represents more than 125 programs based all over Italy including Florence, Venice, Padua and Rome. Dott.ssa Prebys, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 110, 00186 Rome. Tel.: 06.6880.4752. Fax: 06.686.4852. Website: www.aacupi.org
BOY SCOUTS/GIRL SCOUTS OF THE U.S.A. Troops open to English speaking boys and girls age 6-17. Adult volunteers needed. Call Community Liaison Officer at the U.S. Embassy to Italy for more information. Tel. 06.4674.2334 or 06.6979.7186.
CANADIAN WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF ROME for Canadian women, men and families. Formerly called the Canadian Women's Association of Rome, it is now open to all Canadians. Activities include guided walks, potluck dinners, wine tastings, etc. Tel. 06.908.8050, email address: canadarome@gmail.com
CHURCHES TOGETHER IN ROME . A monthly gathering of pastors and representatives from the various English speaking churches of Rome. President, Rev. Jonathan Boardman, All Saints Anglican Church. Tel: 06.3600.2171 or ask Fr. Greg.
COMMONWEALTH CLUB for English-speaking residents of Rome who wish to business network, exchange opinions and ideas or just meet new people and make new friends. For information contact 049.933.8847 or visit the website www.thercs.org
DEMOCRATS ABROAD - ITALY encourages voter registration and voting by absentee ballot. Takes part in overseas presidential primary elections and votes for delegates to represent overseas Americans at the National conventions. General meetings, guest speakers, videotapes, newsletters. Website: http://www.democratsabroad.org/group/italy or call 06.4820.147
GRUPPO EXCURSIONISTICO is a part of World Wildlife Fund and has free tours in Italian every Sunday with expert guides. Tour lasts all day. Tel. 06.689.6522.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S CLUB OF ROME meets every third Wednesday in a member's home. Meetings include tea, luncheon or brunch followed by an interesting program. Cultural and social activities, as well as charity programs (The Helping Hand). Yearly subscription. For further information, Tel. 06.3326.7490.
LAY CENTRE AT THE FOYER UNITAS The Lay Centre at Foyer Unitas is committed to fostering the lay vocation. Roman Catholic in foundation and spirit, it operates in a spirit of ecumenism and inter-religious dialogue. The Lay Centre also offers courses that are dedicated to fostering unity in the Church by reflecting on the foundational Christian experience in Rome. For more information, please call 06.7726761 or contact their website: www.laycentre.org
LUNCHEON CLUB OF ROME is a ladies' English-speaking club that organises guided tours, luncheons, and meetings twice a month, along with several other cultural events. For information contact Christine Mathison at 06.36307249. If there is no answer call 0774-311209.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets at St. Paul's Within the Walls, Via Napoli 58 on Saturdays 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM and at St. Andrews in Via XX Settembre 7 on Fridays at 7:30 PM. Tel.: 06.8604.788 for more information.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS meets at St. Paul's Within the Walls, Via Napoli 58, Wednesdays 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM. Call Christine at 06.884.5105 for more information. Website: www.oa.org
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION (PWA) is a group of English-speaking women from diverse cultural and working backgrounds who meet to develop professional and personal skills through seminars, workshops, and lectures. Tel. 320.036.0911 Email info@pwarome.org or visit their website at www.pwarome.org .
REPUBLICANS ABROAD - ITALY assists the American community with voter registration and with information on issues and candidates. Promotes voter awareness and participation in the U.S. political process. Takes an active role in community events and organizing social gatherings for its members. Call for more information: 06.3213.437 or visit the website www.republicansabroad.org
SAMARITANS. This organization exists to support the distressed, despairing and suicidal by listening in absolute confidence. Hours: 1 PM -10 PM daily. Tel. 800.860022. Anyone interested in volunteering may call the same number. Website: www.samaritansonlus.org
SIDIC (INTERNATIONAL JEWISH-CHRISTIAN DOCUMENTATION SERVICE). Open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 1 PM. Offers a library, lectures and conferences on religious and cultural topics of Jewish-Christian interest. Also, Jewish ghetto tours. Piazza della Pilotta 4, Rome. Tel.: 06-6701.5555. Website: www.sidic.org
UNITED NATIONS WOMEN'S GUILD. The United Nation’s Women’s Guild of Rome (UNWG-Rome) promotes friendship and understanding among women of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds. Membership is open to women connected through work or family relationships with the United Nations, its Specialised Agencies and the Permanent Missions and embassies based in Rome. Tel.: 06. 5705.3628, Fax 06.5705.3629. Website: www.unwgrome.multiply.com
USO (UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATION) serves American Service and NATO members and their families. Offers lounge, telephone, gift shop, tours, guides, travel reservations and emergency assistance. Makes group arrangements for Papal audiences, special Vatican ceremonies, and visits to the Vatican museums. Open Monday through Saturday 8:30 AM - 5 PM. Via Vespasiano, Rome. Tel. 06.39727419 or 06.39754249, Website: www.uso.it
WELCOME NEIGHBOR. Monthly daytime get-togethers targeted toward newcomers in various neighborhoods around Rome. This is a free service. For more information call 06.5880729
Schools:
Schools to the University Level:
American Overseas School of Rome:
Via Cassia 811, 00189 Rome
Tel: 06.33r.381, Fax: 06.33262608 info@aosr.org, http://www.aosr.org:
Ages 3-19: Total number of students: approximately 630. Over 60% have English as first language. Teaching staff is 70 and average class size is 15. AOSR is a fully accredited pre-kindergarten through grade 12 non-profit independent day school accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, AOSR is the first international school to be awarded MSA's prestigious International Credential. One-third of the student body is American, 1/3 Italian and 1/3 is made of students from over 50 countries. The curriculum is American, textbooks are included in school fees and busing is available. The campus is located in a residential neighborhood of Rome on 2.5 hectares with two libraries, four computer multi-purpose labs, a full gymnasium, soccer fields, outdoor basketball and tennis courts, and an outdoor Roman amphitheatre. Both the Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs are offered in high school as well as a full range of varsity sports.
Marymount International School:
Via di Villa Lauchli 180, 00191, Rome
Tel: 06.3629101, Fax: 06.36301738 For more information: admissions@marymountrome.it or go to their website: http://www.marymountrome.com
Ages 3-18. Total number of students 740. 40% have English as a first language. A private, co-educational day school located on a 16-acre campus off Via Cassia in northern Rome. While a Catholic school in mission, students represent a variety of religious backgrounds and 60 nationalities. The teaching staff is 89 and average class size is 20. The curriculum is American, college preparatory, and includes the IB program. Fees include textbooks. Fees run 8.500 to 16.400 Euro per year. Bus fees run an additional 1.800 to 3.000 Euro.
Saint George's British International School:
Via Cassia, La Storta, 00123, Rome
Tel: 06.3086001, Fax: 06.30892490, secretary@stgeorge.school.it, http://www.stgeorge.school.it:
Ages 3-18. Total number of students 560. 30% have English as first language. An English and international school serving children from 60 countries. Teaching staff is 59 and class size 18. The curriculum is British and fees include textbooks.
Saint Stephen's School:
Via Aventina 3, 00153 Rome
Tel: 06.5750605, Fax: 06.5741941 ststephens@mclink.it, http://www.ststephens.it:
Ages 14-19. Total number of students 180. 49% have English as a first language. Structured as an American independent high school it prepares students for university entrance in six major academic areas. Believing that Italy itself is an important cultural and academic resource, field trips are a regular part of the curriculum. Teaching staff is 30 and class size is 13.
Kindergarten and Nursery Schools:
Castelli Kindergarte:
Via dei Laghi 00047 Marino
Tel: 06.93661311:
Ages 3-6. Total number of students 35. 70% have English as their first language. A family type school in the Castelli Romani. Children learn through play in a friendly environment. Arts, crafts, singing and movement are essential elements of the program. Teaching staff is 3 or 4 and class size is 16. Curriculum is British and fees include lunch, textbooks and field trips. Fees available upon request.
Greenwood Garden School:
Via Vito Sinisi 5 00189 Rome
Tel and Fax: 06.33266703:
Ages 2-6. Total number of students 40. 25% have English as their first language. An American type nursery school and kindergarten with a play oriented curriculum. Teaching staff is 5 and class size is 10. Curriculum is American and fees include lunch, snacks and textbooks. Fees run 3.700 to 4.150 Euro per year. Bus fees run an additional 1.500 Euro.
Elementary Schools:
Britania International School in Rome:
Via Ernesto Parisi 11, 00134 Rome
Tel: 06.50938084: britanniainternational@hotmail.com:
Ages 3-11. Total number of students 120. 30% have English as their first language. Situated south of Rome in a large villa, it keeps class size small to insure individual attention. A part-time as well as full time kindergarten program are a part of the curriculum. Teaching staff is 13 and class size is 13. Curriculum is British and fees include textbooks.
Castelli International School:
Via degli Scozzesi 13, 00046, Grottaferrata
Tel and Fax: 0649315779: maryac@peg.it:
Ages 3-11. Total number of students 95. 40% have English as their first language. A stimulating bi-lingual school situated on a hilltop overlooking Rome. Teaching staff is 13 and class size is 12. Curriculum is both British and Italian and fees include textbooks.
Rome International School:
Viale Romania 32, 00197 Rome
Tel: 06.84482650 Fax: 06.84482653 http://www.pcg.it/Ris:
Ages 3-12. Total number of students 310. 15% have English as their first language. The school serves Embassies and other international organizations. A strong academic curriculum is supplemented by music sports and creative arts. Teaching staff is 30 and class size is 20. Curriculum is British and fees include textbooks.
Saint Francis International School:
Via Massimi 164, 00136 Rome
Tel: 06.35341328, Fax: 06.35348719, sfis.rome@flashnet.it:
Ages 3-14. Total number of students 110. 20% have English as first language. Located in a residential area of Balduina, facilities include a gymnasium and outdoor basketball and volleyball courts. Teaching staff is 15 and class size is 16. The curriculum is American and fees include lunch and textbooks.
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