Studio Arts College International (SACI)

At SACI, we offer a Pre-departure, Orientation, and Re-entry Support guide to outline the cultural and professional support for students during pre-departure orientation and re-entry services to maximize the global-minded study abroad experience.

SACI apartments are available during all terms in Florence, and are fully furnished to allow you to live independently. The apartments differ in style, furnishings, and amenities. Although most have been recently renovated, each apartment is unique; some apartments are in buildings dating back to the Renaissance and others are only a few decades old. 

During the Fall and Spring terms, you can choose to share everyday life with an Italian host family in Florence—the best housing option for students seeking to understand the Italian culture and the way of life in Florence. It is strongly recommended for students who wish to improve their knowledge of the Italian language.

SACI's Worthington Library holdings include approximately 13,500 books, monographs and exhibition catalogs in the areas of art and art history, literature and criticism. There are extensive sections devoted to art history, conservation, museology, Italian history, language, film, literature and music.

There are computers available for e-mail and internet research in both SACI buildings. Students may also choose to bring their own laptops. Wireless access is available in the main building and at the Jules Maidoff Palazzo for the Visual Arts. Wifi is provided in all SACI apartments.

In emergency cases, you will always be treated in public Italian hospitals, regardless of health coverage. Do not hesitate to go to a hospital if needed! If necessary, one of the administrative staff will accompany you to the hospital to help you with the entire procedure and to translate. Keep the emergency SACI numbers handy for assistance during non-office hours.