With the affiliation of the Centro Lorenzo de' Medici and the Art Institute of Florence , I.I.S. is able to offer the widest range of classes offered by an American program in Italy with an international student body. School sites are all centrally located. They include three studio art facilities, classrooms, library, computer lab, cafeteria, and administrative offices. Besides the magnificent location of the school, another highlight of the program is the international character. A wonderful mix of cultures, languages and customs from all over the world creates an atmosphere where students share their experiences and enrich their cultural background in an internationally diverse campus.
Students immerse themselves in the Italian culture by living in residential areas.
Daily walks between classes, studios, and housing occur in the charming surroundings of historic, cobblestone Florence. Food shopping at local outdoor markets, recreation activities along the Arno River, and cultural events are typical affairs. Weekends are opportunities for train travel, study, and hikes in the Tuscany countryside. At the end of each semester, the school holds an art exhibition in which students show their work. An invitation card is made by the graphic design students as part of the class and sent to artists, schools, etc.