PTA Welcome Book - 2016-2017 2016

PTA Welcome Book
2016-2017
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Welcome Committee gives you a hearty welcome
to IST! We hope that you find this booklet helpful as you settle into our community.
Whatever your questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Welcome Committee and
we will help you find the answer. The School’s Main Office will always assist you to reach
one of us. We look forward to meeting you and your family in the very near future.
This year’s PTA Board members are: Jessica Pulis, president; Claudia Hamilton,
treasurer.
Please note that the information contained in this booklet has been reviewed but full
accuracy cannot be guaranteed by the PTA.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
International School of Turin
IST Main Office
Board of Directors
Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)
After-School Activities
Life In and Around Turin
General (Finding Information, Helpful Web-sites, Post Office, Pets)
Residence Permits
Domestic Contracts (Telephone, Gas, Electricity, Garbage, Water)
Health Care, Hospitals and Doctors
Automobile Information
Public Transportation
Food Shopping and Open Markets
Cultural and Tourist Resources (museums, monuments, cinema, TV, clubs)
Sports Facilities
Hairdressers and Beauty Centres
Party Organizers
Important Telephone Numbers
IST MAIN OFFICE
In the Reception, you will find Jennifer Redman who serves as the first of contact as you
come in the school. She will be able to help you with general school routines or direct you
to the correct office. Any messages regarding the Benese bus service should be directed
directly to Benese at [email protected]. Any messages about absences or early
pick ups should be sent to the Main Office at [email protected]. If you telephone, for example,
to say that your child is unwell, the call will most likely be answered by Jennifer in the
first instance. The office staff are also there to help if you wish to make an appointment
to see a particular teacher or Dean.
REGISTRAR
Monica Jona is the school’s Registrar and she welcomes, along with the Head of School,
new parents whose children are joining the school. Mrs. Jona ensures that all the relevant
documentation for the enrollment of children comes into the school and she is happy to
answer any questions about how things work in the school.
BUSINESS OFFICE
Ms. Claudia Rabuazzo is the Business Manager and is responsible for all administrative
matters including payments.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Telephone: 011.645.967
Fax:
011.643.298
Website: www.isturin.it
Email: [email protected]
Enrollment requests must be sent to:
[email protected]
Administrative requests must be sent to:
[email protected]
Absences or early pick up information must be sent to:
SCHOOL ADDRESS:
Strada Pecetto 34 – 10023 Chieri (TO)
[email protected]
IST - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The International School of Turin is an Association of members who are parents or
guardians of children enrolled in the school. It is the responsibility of the Board of
Directors to manage the affairs of the Association, as defined and regulated by the ByLaws.
The IST Board of Directors is a volunteer group of up to ten Association members, elected
by the Association, plus the Head of School. The Board’s duty is to oversee the legal and
financial affairs of the Association (and therefore the school) and to define and establish
the basic educational and operational goals, objectives and policies of IST. Election of
Board Members is held during the annual Association General Assembly.
Board Meetings are normally held once a month (with the exception of July and August)
and a summary of the pertinent points of the meeting are posted on the school’s website
www.isturin.it.
The Board of Directors has a mailbox in the school’s Main Office. The Board will address
all signed correspondence as quickly as possible.
Board of Directors
Antonio Scarabosio – President
Alessandro Potestà – Treasurer
Michele Recchi – Secretary
Barbara Buffa – Member
Uwe Niehaus – Vice President
Miguel Panadero – Member
Michelle Piras Gally – Member
Carlo Re - Member
John Mores – Interim Head of School
PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION
AT IST
The Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) includes all parents and teachers – we are all
members! Our aim is to foster positive working relationships between parents and our
children’s school, creating a strong partnership. This helps the school to listen and deal
with parents’ suggestions and for parents to learn more about what they can do to help
the school improve their children’s education. We also sponsor events which are
organized to raise funds for needs in class that are not in the school’s budget and for
charities like the Burkina Faso water project.
Students, parents, teachers, staff, support staff and the Board of Directors are all part of
the school community and we have one common goal:
TO CREATE A WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE FOR LEARNING
To achieve this, respect, good communication, open-minded approach, mutual
understanding and the willingness to try to understand are essential as well as cooperation and support. Identify yourself with the whole school, not only “your” part.
The PTA meetings are held on a regular basis and are advertised in the weekly PTA
newsletter which you receive on Fridays via email. The minutes are put on the website
(www.isturin.it) under PTA. If you are not able to attend, it is possible to contact the
PTA via email at [email protected] or via a note in the office. We really value your input. We
believe that via PTA activities, you can gain a sense of belonging to the school community.
Depending on your time and interest, you can use your talent to share with others.
You can become a knowledgeable partner in your children’s education so that you can
help them perform better. Parental support is vitally important for children throughout
their schooling, even when they reach Middle and High School.
If you are not familiar with parent involvement in school, we welcome you to explore the
possibilities.
It is all about our children!
The PTA is a volunteer organization. To run the PTA, the positions of president, treasurer
and the different committee leaders are always determined at the beginning of the school
year.
Some PTA activities
After-School Club – an English language movie is shown and the children are offered either
pizza, focaccia or popcorn and a drink. A donation is requested.
Bake Sale – this event is held during the morning of the third Wednesday of every month.
The dates are also stated in the Student’s Diary. A very popular event amongst the
students! Parents are asked to donate snacks to be sold to the students and teachers
during the morning breaks.
International Sports Day – this is one of the main events of the school year taking place in
May/June. It is a representation of the school’s nationalities through international food,
cultural moments, sport competitions and games.
Luncheons – each year, different members of the school offer to host a luncheon in their
home. The luncheon will have a theme of the nationality or the country of the host.
Newsletter – this is sent via email at the end of every week in both English and Italian. It
contains information about forthcoming events and any other important news. The
Newsletter is written by a parent member, with input from PTA and Head of School.
Room Parents – in classes from Nursery to 5 Grade, Room Parents volunteer to help the
teachers organize extra activities and events for the class/grade. They also collect piggybank money and keep a class contact list. The Room Parents organize class parties
throughout the year such as at Halloween, Winter holiday and Carnival.
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ISTATHON – this is a road race/walk in the school’s neighborhood followed by a BBQ in the
garden of the school with games for the children. It is a traditional family event, taking
place in autumn.
Teacher Appreciation Day – Once a year, Lower School students prepare Thank You-Cards
for the teachers and the PTA organizes a Teachers Appreciation Breakfast or Lunch which
is set up in the cafeteria. The food is donated by the parents. Teachers love it!
Welcome Committee – they have put together this “Welcome Book” containing useful
information for new families and they attend the new family orientation day. The
committee also organizes social events such as a Welcome Brunch right after the summer
break and Language Exchange Coffee Mornings, an informal coffee meeting with a short
fun-lesson in one of our community’s languages.
Winter Market - a collection of local vendors selling various holiday items going alongside
with seasonal food and drinks.
AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND SPORTS
Each year, IST organizes a range of student after-school activities. Amongst those, for
example Tennis and Swimming lessons for IST students at the Ronchi Verdi Club in
Moncalieri and Club77 in Pecetto and various courses at “Villa Brea” in Chieri. Children
are transported by bus from the school and parents then collect children from the
club. Other activities that are offered on the IST premises include: Yearbook, School
Newspaper, Model United Nations, Soccer, Aikido, Fencing, Ballet, Homework Club, Chess
club and others.
After or in-school classes in Italian and English for beginners are available for parents.
Please refer to the “Extra-Curriculum Activities Program” or the IST-website.
Most of these activities are offered at an additional cost which varies depending on the
requirements of the activity.
Families have the possibility to enroll their children in the local sports clubs in their
town. Torino, Moncalieri, Pecetto, Pino Torinese and Chieri all are well known for their
athletic programs e.g. in football and volley- or basketball.
TRANSITIONS PROGRAM TEAM
The purpose of the TPT is to help students, parents and staff cope with the challenges of
international relocation and cross-cultural mobility.
The TPT has a Student Ambassador Committee, a Welcome Committee and an On-going
Staff Support Committee.
If you would like general information concerning how the school can help you with your
transitional issues, please contact Monica Jona, the Registrar at [email protected] .
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR LIFE IN AND AROUND TURIN
FINDING INFORMATION
The Yellow Pages/Pagine Gialle is often a good place to start. This guide should be given
to you when you make your home telephone contract. At the same time, you will receive
the City Phone Book and Tutto Città which includes one of the best street maps of Torino.
The Yellow Pages also has a comprehensive section of internet web-site addresses.
The Pagine Gialle is in Italian but you can find the English Yellow Pages On the internet
at www.englishyellowpages.it.
If you are away from home and want information from the Yellow Pages, you can call: 8924-24 (they will also give information about cinemas and home phone numbers). Although
the operator will answer in Italian, you may ask to be passed to an English-speaking
operator.
Tourist Information Centres are great places to pick up local maps and information
regarding museums, exhibits, festivals and special events.
Porta Nuova Train Station
011-535181
Informacitta’ – Via Palazzo di Citta‘ 9/A
011-442244 or 800 019531
www.comune.torino.it is full of information about Torino and you may choose your
language (although Italian is the most complete). There are many helpful links on this
page (traffic, culture, tourist, politics). You can also find the link to your own “comune”
(ie. Moncalieri, Chieri).
POST OFFICE
At the Post Office or “Poste” you can purchase stamps, send packages and telegrams and
pay bills (with cash or bancomat). The Central Post Office of Torino is located at Via
Alfieri 10. Check the Yellow Pages to find a post office in your neighbourhood. You can
also purchase stamps (francobolli) at any tobacconist (“T” sign).
Letters can be posted directly from the special red boxes marked “Poste Italiane” that
are found throughout the city and neighborhoods.
www.poste.it
PETS
Italy has laws and regulations regarding household pets. It is mandatory that all dogs be
registered and micro-chipped. It is best to consult a veterinarian or your local Agenzia
Sanitaria Locale (ASL) who can provide you with specific information. There are many
good vets in the Torino area. The following were recommended in the past by local pet
owners - otherwise contact Jennifer in the Main Office:
Dr. Bartolomeo Bargarello & Dr. Lorella Catterin (speaks English)
Strada Genova 174, Moncalieri
011-647-1100
Via Roma 44, Pino Torinese
011-843-044
Clinica Veterinaria Europa
Corso Marconi 17, Torino
011-669-0207
Dr. Luisa Cafasso
Via Roma 89, Pino Torinese
011-842-106
Dr. Maria Teresa Milletto
Via Gramsci 6, Moncalieri
011-605-1281 or 337-229-139
Kennels/Catery:
Canile di Chieri at Strada del Tario 6, Chieri. 011-9433028
Casa del Cane at Strada Rebaude 65, Moncalieri. 011-642561
USEFUL MULTILANGUAGE WEB-SITES
Expatriate News:
www.expatnetwork.com
www.expatries.org (French)
others:
www.tedescoweb.it
Torino/Piemonte:
www.comune.torino.it
www.provincia.to.it
www.regionepiemonte.it
Please note that a lot of the following services are available also online
PERMESSO DI SOGGIORNO
The ‘permessso di soggiorno’ is the official registered stay permission that allows you to
remain living here in Turin (Italy). As this is a government document, it is important that
you contact the Questura listed below for the most up-to-date information and
procedure. Listed below is some very simple information that might be useful.
A non EU-citizen is obliged to go to the Questura until 8 days form its arrival.
Questura di Torino - Immigration Office - Corso Verona 4 - Torino
Opening hours -Mon Fri 9am to 5 pm
Information Office Mon Fri 9-11am
Telephone 011 246 20921
Foreigners may report directly to the front desk at the Questura, according to the existing
hours, with no need to book for the following applications:
1. first issue residence permit for non-EU nationals
2. issue of work authorisations (“Nulla Osta”)
EU citizens are not requested to obtain a “permesso di soggiorno”. They should apply for
“residenza” (local residency) at the local Anagrafe and for “Codice Fiscale” (fiscal
number) at the local Agenzia delle Entrate. Please consult www.agenziaentrate.gov.it
Please consult the Questura website for the most current information:
http://questure.poliziadistato.it/torino
http://www.poliziadistato.it
DOMESTIC CONTRACTS
1. TELEPHONE
The first thing you must do is sign a contract with TELECOM ITALIA so you can have a fixed
telephone line. The number you must call to have a new line is 187- the operators will tell you
what to do and will give you an appointment to install your new line. They can also offer you a
number of services like the answering machine, call waiting etc… and their products like cordless
phones, fax and internet connection. You can ask them information about the rates or call for
assistance if your line is not working. The call is free from all fix and mobile telephones - you can
call 24 h. a day. With your new line you should receive the city phone directory, the "Pagine Gialle"
(phone numbers and addresses of all kinds of commercial categories) and "Tuttocittà" a very useful
booklet with the city road map and all kinds of information about the city.
At this point you are free to compare rates and choose the company you wish to have a contract
with- for example: VODAFONE, or FASTWEB.
Invoices arrive every two months and have a deadline for payment. You can pay them directly
through the bank or at the post office.
Mobile Phones are widely used in Italy. There are several companies that provide many different
rates and services for you to choose from. Some of the most widely used companies are TIM,
VODAFONE, WIND and 3.
International Telephone cards are available at the Tobacconists and newspaper stands. They are
called “scheda telefonica”, and come in 5, 10 or 20 euro. They give you long-distance access for
reduced rates and last for 90 days.
GAS / ELECTRICITY
Please note that there are several different suppliers. Below you find the information concerning
the two main ones in Turin City Area. If you would like to continue the existing contract made
by the last tenant please refer to the companies’ internet pages.
2. GAS
To get connected to the gas supply you must sign a contract with ENI-ITALGAS. You can contact
the company by phone: toll free 800-900-700 or go directly to the office at via XX Settembre 41.
The website is www.eni.it.
Invoices can be paid directly through your bank account or at the post office with the bill that
they will send you. Remember that in order to sign a contract with Italgas you need to have your
"Fiscal Code" number. For any problems, damages or leaks, call 800-900-777.
3. ELECTRICITY
The company is called AEM/iren, Corso Svizzera 95, you can call them at 011-5549111 from 8:00
to 18:30. The contract will be mailed to you at home and you have to return it signed together
with a declaration (autocertificazione) stating that you are a resident at the address you gave
them. The payment can be done directly through your bank account, if you authorise it, but the
first bill must be paid at the post office using the form that will be sent to you at home. For any
problems or damages, call 800 91 0101.
4. GARBAGE TAX
You must pay this tax for the garbage collection – called TARSU (“tasso per lo smaltimento dei
rifiuti solidi urbani”). You (if you are the owner of the house) or your landlord should make a
declaration stating the size of the house and on this basis you will have to pay a certain amount
of money. When you declare you are resident at your address at the "Anagrafe di Torino" they will
automatically send the information to the "UFFICIO TASSA RIFIUTI" which will send you the bill
(three times per year) that must be paid at the post office. The “ufficio tassa fifiuti” in Turin is
in Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, 8 (2 floor). Phone n. 011 4424847 / 48 - open Monday to Friday,
from 8:30 to 12:30.
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Each comune also has a garbage recycling program (some of which provide designated bins for
different types of garbage and then individual collection days) and their own service organisation.
Please ask your local administration (comune) for the local information.
5. WATER
The consumption of water in your house is calculated either based on the surface area or on the
amount of cubic metres used. The payment is due once a year and it is usually included in the
condominium expenses. SMAT (Società Metropolitana Acque Torino) is the office that administers
the public water system in Turin.
Customer service telephone number:
800-010-842
Emergency telephone number:
800-239-111.
HEALTH CARE AND HOSPITALS
In Italy, medical services are run by the regional authorities, called ASL (Azienda Sanitaria
Locale).
In order to receive medical care it is necessary to request a health card from the health
office (unità socio-sanitaria) in your area. The offices are generally open Monday to
Saturday.
The ASL guarantees basic medical services, providing each citizen with a general
practitioner, called “Medico di Base”, hospital care, and laboratory analysis.
Each ASL provides a list of doctors with addresses and timetables from which you can
choose your GP.
Doctors specialised in paediatric care are recommended for children aged 0 to 14 (female)
– 16 (male).
All medical visits to the doctor’s office or at home are free as long as they are held during
normal visiting hours.
Home visits are provided only when the patient is unable to move.
The contribution or “ticket” for medicines and clinical exams is determined by the Ministry
of Health (Ministero della Sanità) and is to be paid on the spot.
Foreigners regularly residing, not belonging to those categories required to register with
the National Health Service, must open up a health insurance policy with an Italian or
foreign Insurance Company. Visitors or persons not enrolled with ASL must pay all hospital
charges and then claim reimbursement from their insurance carrier.
Italy is a country where you can expect to pay low-cost health care and a good standard
of medical assistance. Some Italians and foreigners opt to take out private health
insurance over and above the basic state coverage, where you are free to choose any
doctor or specialist and be treated in private hospitals (clinica), sometimes avoiding a
long wait for a specialist appointment or surgery.
If you need to be hospitalised, you will need to produce your doctor’s referral and, if you
qualify for state health cover, it will be free. In an emergency, you will need to go to your
nearest emergency room (Pronto Soccorso) and wait to be treated. If you are unable to
do so, call 118 and the appropriate medical service will be sent to you.
If you are an EU citizen visiting Italy, you can take advantage of reciprocal health
agreements. Before arriving, you should apply for a certificate of entitlement treatment
(form E111) at least 3 weeks beforehand (you should make a photocopy and take it with
you).
The local pharmacies usually take turns in their opening hours and are usually opened
from Monday to Saturday from about 9am to 19.30pm with closure from around
12.30/13pm to 15/15.30 pm. On the outside of every pharmacy you can find an
information box with the closest pharmacy on duty during closing time.
Here is a list of the main hospitals in the city and surrounding areas of Turin (hospitals are
known commonly by the underlined name):
In Turin:
Umberto Primo Hospital/ Mauriziano
Largo Turati, 62/Via Magellano 1
Switch-board: 011-5081111
Giovanni Bosco Hospital
Clinica Koelliker
Piazza del Donatore di Sangue
Corso G. Ferraris 247
Switch-board: 011-240-1111
Switch-board: 011-6184511
Ospedale Ginecolocigo Santa Anna
Corso Spezia, 60
Switch Board: 011-313-4444
Children’s Hospital “Regina Margherita”
Piazza Polonia, 94
Switch-board: 011-313-4444
San Giovanni Battista Hospital “Molinette”
Corso Bramante, 88/90 in Orbassano
Switch-board: 011-633-1633
Orthopaedic Hospital “CTO”
Via Zuretti, 29
Switch-board: 011-693-3111
Amedeo di Savoia
Corso Svizzera, 164
Switch-board: 011-439-3111
In Chieri
Ospedale Maggiore
Via De Maria, 1
Switch-board: 011-94291
In Moncalieri
Ospedale Santa Croce
P.zza San Ferdinando 3
Switch-board: 011-69301
www.cittadellasalute.it
English Speaking Doctors
Please contact the Main Office for a copy of an informal list of foreign language speaking
doctors that we have put together. Many are them are members of our community or
recommendations.
AUTOMOBILE INFORMATION
REGISTRATION OF A FOREIGN CAR
If you have a foreign car, you must register it in Italy within six months after you have
obtained residence here. If you will remain in Italy only for less than one year, you are
permitted to keep your car’s foreign registration. For all information about registration
procedures, contact “Motorizzazione” (Motor Vehicles Office) of Torino, Corso Belgio 158;
Tel. 011-898-0933/34/35.
DRIVING LICENSE
If you have a driver’s license from an EU country or from a non-EU country where driver’s
license reciprocity exists (USA and Canada do not have reciprocity), you must convert your
foreign license to an Italian driving license before the end of your first year of residency
in Italy.
If your driving license is not one of the above indicated, you need to obtain an Italian
driving license by undergoing the driving test. Information regarding these procedures
can be obtained from the “Motorizzazione” or by contacting any driving school (scuola
guida).
REGISTRATION BOOKLET
You must have proof of your vehicle’s registration.
INSURANCE
Car insurance is obligatory. In case of an accident, exchange all details about name,
address, driving license, insurance company (best if you complete a “constatazione
amichevole” a special paper given by your insurance company) and take everything to
your insurance broker with a description of the accident and photos of the damage.
The “GreenCard” given to you as part of your insurance certificate is for use when you
are outside Italy.
ANNUAL ROAD TAX PAYMENT
The payment of this tax (Bollo) is obligatory. Payment can be made at the Automobile
Club of Italy (A.C.I.) in Via Giolitti in Torino, 011-57791 or in any post office or tobacco
shop.
FINES AND TOWING
If you receive a written notice of a fine for violation of the “Street Code”, you can pay it
at your Municipal Police Department (Ufficio di Polizia Municipale, via internet using the
site on the notice or in any post office or tobacco shop.
If your car is towed away in Turin, call the Towing Office (Ufficio Rimozioni) at 0114606060 or toll-free at 800689999. They will tell you in which depot you can find your car.
Before collecting the car you will have to pay a fine.
POLLUTION CONTROLS
As a pollution control, Torino and surrounding towns regularly implement a program of
driving limitations, which might for example give permission to odd or even license plate
numbers. Some year-round restrictions are placed on cars and trucks according to their
emissions rating. In Turin and surrounding towns exist zones of the city center where
traffic is restricted (ZTL Zona Traffico Limitato), please also see next pages in this
booklet. The Torino website www.comune.torino.it explains the restrictions and how to
identify your car’s emissions rating.
ROAD-SIDE ASSISTANCE
The largest road-side assistance network is through Automobile Club d’Italia (ACI –
pronounced ah-chee in English): 803-116 or www.aci.it. ACI also offers other travel
services for their members.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
BUSES AND TRAMS
In Torino buses and trams are run by GTT (Gruppo Torinese Trasporti). You can buy a map
of tram and bus routes at the "Tabaccaio" (where they sell cigarettes and tobacco) or look
in the "Tuttocittà" - a booklet that you should receive together with the phone book and
the "Pagine Gialle" when you sign your home telephone line contract. For more information
you can call toll free 800-019-152 or see: http://www.comune.torino.it/gtt/en/.Tickets
for urban routes are not sold on-board, you must buy them at the Tabaccaio, at some
Newspaper stands or at the automatic machines. The ticket is valid for 70 minutes so you
can get back on the bus or tram and use the same ticket if you are within the 70 minutes.
Remember to stamp it on board before the next stop!
TorinoCard – you can buy a city pass valid for 48 or 72 hours which allows you free travel
on all public transport, including the TurismoBus Torino, and free entry into more than
120 museums, monuments, castles, and royal residences in Turin and the Piedmont
region. For more information, call Turismo Torino 011-535-181.
RAILWAY
Trains leave from Torino's two main stations: "Porta Nuova" in Piazza Carlo Felice and
"Porta Susa" in Piazza XVIII Dicembre. The website for Trenitalia is www.trenitalia.com
and the telephone number is 892-021 (no prefix). Website for the train stations
www.grandistazioni.it.
Tickets can be bought in most travel agencies, on line with your credit card at
www.trenitalia.com, and obviously, at the train station. For time tables, you can
purchase a booklet at news stands, visit www.trenitalia.com or call 892-021.
Remember: stamp your ticket before you get on the train or you might get a fine!
The fast trains (IC, IC PLUS, Freccia Bianca, Freccia Rossa) from Torino to Milano, Bologna,
Venice and Rome all carry a supplement and should be booked in advance. Discounts are
often available at weekends on these trains.
Alternative High Speed services to Milano, bologna, Firenze and Rome are operated by
ITALO from Torino Porta Susa. See www.italotreno.it
The TGV Service to Paris is now operated by SNCF (French Railways) and tickets should be
purchased from that operator’s website. TGV tickets can only be used for international
journeys.
AIRPORT
"Sandro Pertini " International Airport (commonly referred to as “Caselle”) is situated in
Caselle, a 30 min. by car from Torino. You can reach the Airport:
By bus leaving from Stazione Porta Nuova (railway station) - Corso Vittorio Emanuele on
the corner of via Sacchi (info. at 011-311-1616).
By train from the new railway link to the airport at the Dora Railway Station (Turin's
minor RW station in Piazza Baldissera, 7). Departures are every 30 min. and the
trip lasts 20 min. The station is connected to the check in counters on the
departure level. At quiet times the train is replaced by a bus service.
By taxi the cost is of approximately 30 Euro and it takes about 30 min. to reach the
airport.
By private car it will take you 30 min. if you don't get in a traffic jam! The airport has a
multilevel parking lot as well as less expensive outdoor lots.
For further information call 011-567-6361, visit www.turinairport.com or call 011-5676200 for lost luggage.
Many Torinese also use Milan’s international airport at Malpensa, about 2 hours from
Turin, or Bergamo Orio-Al-Serio (mostly low-cost).
www.airportmalpensa.com
www.orioaeroporto.it
TAXI
In Torino taxis are white, you can find them in the taxi parking lots situated in the piazzas
and main streets or you can call for one at the following Radio-Taxi companies: 011-57-37
or 011-57-30.
Outside Turin, each provincial town will have its own taxi company.
ZTL- ZONA BLU- UNDERGROUND PARKING AREAS
In order to use your private car and park safely without paying very expensive fines you
must know a few things about parking rules in Torino:
First of all there is an area in the center of the city called ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone)
which is closed to traffic during certain hours. The entrances of the ZTL are controlled by
cameras. Please pay attention to the signs and respect the stated time-tables as fines are
very high! Some private cars can enter the ZTL because they have special permission. For
information on special permission you can call Ufficio Permessi di Torino 011-442-2476.
Also check www.comune.torino.it for a map of the ZTL and any time changes and
exceptions e.g. for getting to certain underground parkings.
A very large area of the city is called Zona Blu (blu stripes). On-street parking spaces are
marked by blue lines and you must pay to park in these spaces usually from Monday to
Saturday from 8:00 to 19:30 with the exception of Piazza CLN, Piazza Lagrange and Piazza
Paleocapa where you have to pay also until midnight. Tariffs and times vary depending on
the areas and are written on the parking machines and on special sign poles. It is possible
to pay for parking with coins at the indicated machines. You can also purchase a booklet
of scratch off vouchers that are to be left visible in the car with the time of arrival
scratched away. These can be found at the Tabaccaio, news-stands or bars with the ATM
sticker on the window. If you are a resident of the Zona Blu you can get a special
permission from the ATM office at the ACI (Automobile Club Torino) in Via Giolitti 15. It
lasts one year so you can park freely in your street and in a small area around it
(sottozona).
In Turin there are also some underground or multilevel parking areas that have fares more
or less the same as the Zona Blu:
Piazza Bodoni
Porto Romano (near Piazza Castello)
Via Roma/San Carlo - entrance from Via Lagrange or Piazza Carlo
Felice
Piazza Vittorio Veneto (main piazza by the River Po, across from Gran
Madre)
Valdo Fusi – entrance in Via Cavour or Via G. Giolitti
Corso Stati Uniti
Corso Magellano
Lingotto Fiere - for the exposition area, Pathè Cinema, Galleria 8 mall, and the
Auditorium.
Corso XI Febbraio - for Porta Palazzo market area
Piazza Madama Cristina - for Madama Cristina market area
For more information on parking areas visit www.comune.torino.it/atm/mappark2.htm
or www.gtt.to.it and www.comune.torino.it/ztlpermessi (in Italian).
FOOD SHOPPING AND OPEN MARKETS
BIG SUPERSTORES
IPERMERCATO AUCHAN - Corso Romania 460, Torino (at the entrance of the Torino-Milano
motorway) and Corso Susa 301/307, Rivoli (Frejus motorway, exit Rivoli Rosta).
LE GRU - Via Crea 10 (near corso Allamano) in Grugliasco or take the Tangenziale sud
(highway ring around Torino) exit Corso Allamano. Shopping mall with restaurants (Mc
Donalds…) fashion and sports shops, Media World, Disney Store, natural food stores and a
big "Carrefour" Supermarket.
CENTRO COMMERCIALE “IPERCOOP/IL GIALDO” - Via Conte Rossi di Montelera 51, Chieri.
Shopping mall with a wide variety of stores, including big COOP-supermarket.
IKEA- you will find this famous furniture supermarket in Collegno, close to the exit
“Savonera” of highway Tangenziale Nord. www.ikea.com/it/it/store/torino_collegno
CARREFOUR - Corso Bramante 15, Torino. This is one of the largest supermarket you can
find inside the city. In Moncalieri: Via Vittime di Bologna 16 and in Corso Savona, next to
Decathlon. www.carrefour.it
DECATHLON - Corso Bramante 143, Grugliasco and Corso Savona 67, Moncalieri. Here you
can find all kinds of sports and free time apparel and equipment at very convenient prices.
8 GALLERY- Via Nizza 262, Torino is a fairly big shopping mall inside the "LINGOTTO FIERE"
building, here you can find all kinds of shops, restaurants, bars, wine bars and a cinema
with 12 different shows.
PAM- Via Nizza 262, Torino (big supermarket inside the "LINGOTTO FIERE" building) or Via
Chieri 96, Pino Torinese.
MEDIAWORLD/EXPERT/SATURN- big electronic markets all around the town.
www.mediaworld.it
www.saturn.it www.expert-italia.it for their locations
MEDIUM AND SMALL SUPERMARKETS
LIDL - many German products can be found here. See www.lidl.it or call 800-716-771.
Also PENNY markets are good resources in many communities.
PAM - Corso Bramante on the corner of Corso massimo D'Azeglio.
Carrefour Express - Chain of medium/small supermarkets with all major brands and fresh
products such as meat vegetables and cheese: in Torino - Via Breglio 65; Largo Mentana
8; Via Santorre di Santarosa 6; Corso Casale 115; Via Cimabue 6; Piazza Madama Cristina;
also found through the towns surrounding Torino.
Carrefour Market – bigger supermarkets of the Carrefour chain. In Torino - Corso Turati
29/D; Via Madama Cristina 66; via Cristoforo Colombo 43; in Chieri – Viale Fasano 8/bis.
ON LINE SHOPPING
The most frequently used home-delivery web site in Torino is www.prontospesa.it. More
and more supermarkets offer on-line shopping. Please check the website of your
supermarket.
If you are looking for typical American or British products visit www.expatshopping.com
.
SPECIALTY FOODS
PAISSA - Piazza San Carlo196; Corso De Gasperi 29; and Corso Peschiera156 - TO
ASIA MARKET -Via Galliari 15 - TO
LE PIRAMIDI - Oriental food products- Via Berthollet 13 - TO
CHINA & AFRICA MARKET - Via Nizza 17 bis - TO
AFRICAN SHOPPING CENTER - Corso Regina Margherita 140/d,Porta Palazzo,-TO
SPEZIE E CEREALI - all kinds of spices and rice. Piazza della Repubblica 5/h (Porta
Palazzo) - TO
TEA & COMPANY - Via Mazzini 22/g - TO (All kinds of teas, biscuits and coffee)
MAUTINO - Via Vittone 20 - TO Biscuits and "panettone" factory where you can find all
kinds of goodies and chocolate and excellent quality pasta.
EATALY – here you can find everything linked to good food, from ingredients to
accessories, a wide range of wine, beer and else. You can also eat in the dedicated
areas.
www.eataly.it www.torino.eataly.it – Via Nizza 230/14 Torino, tel 011-19506801
Via Lagrange 3 Torino, tel 011-0373221
open every day 10-22.30
ORGANIC FOOD SHOPS
BOTTEGA NATURA - Via Colombo 33 - TO
FAST ENERGY- sports products (excellent choice of American brands) Via Coppino 75/a TO
SESAMO - Macrobiotics- Via Berthollet 24/a - TO
IL QUADRIFOGLIO - Organic food, also vegetables and fruits. Via Lancia 10/c - TO
EOS - Via Matteo Pescatore 10 - TO
FIORINA - products for sports and diets. Via XX Settembre 1(Porta Nuova) - TO
MEZZALUNA - Natural food and beauty products, ready food and "BioBar" - Piazza
Emanuele Filiberto 8/d - TO
LA BIOIDEA - Via S. Croce 23, Moncalieri.
NATURASI' - Corso Moncalieri, 194 - TO
FRESH PASTA SHOPS
ELIA- Via San Tommaso 12 - TO (great lasagne al pesto!) Very difficult to park near the
shop.
PASTIFICIO BOLOGNESE- Via S. Secondo 69 – TO Here you will find 80 kinds of fresh
pastas with delicious sauces and lots of nice recipes and hints on how to cook them.
PASTIFICIO GRAN MADRE- Via Villa della Regina 3 – TO
OPEN AIR MARKETS
BALON - all kinds of old or used things "mercato delle pulci". It takes place every
Saturday morning in the "Porta Palazzo" area of Turin.
GRAN BALON - every third Sunday, same as Balon but bigger.
GRAN MADRE – an open-air antiques market, held in the parking lot behind Gran Madre
Church, one Sunday per month.
MERCATO DELLE ERBE - Piazza Palazzo di Citta' on Sunday mornings.
MERCATO DI PORTA PALAZZO - Piazza della Repubblica. Biggest and most convenient
market. You can find fruits and vegetables but also meat, cheese, fish, flowers, live
animals and a section dedicated to farmers. It is very characteristic and pleasant to walk
through but you must watch out for pick-pockets and don't wear any jewellery. Open every
morning except Sunday.
PIAZZA MADAMA CRISTINA - open every morning except Sunday
PIAZZA CARLINA - (Piazza Carlo Emanuele) small but charming, it has a great fish
section. Open every morning except Sunday.
MERCATO DELLA CROCETTA - quite big and with many shops around it, nice to take a
walk through it. Open every morning except Sunday.
PIAZZA BORROMINI - open every morning except Sunday.
MONCALIERI - every Friday morning in Piazza Vittorio Emanuele.
CHIERI - every Tuesday and Friday morning in Piazza Europa, every Saturday Morning in
Piazza Dante. Wednesday Afternoon Farmers’ Market in Piazza Dante.
Consult www.comune.torino.it for up-to-date information.
TURIN & PIEDMONT MUSEUM PASS
The Turin and Piedmont Museum Pass allows unlimited visits to over 130 museums,
monuments, fortresses, castles and royal residences and includes a subscription to
quarterly Museum Newsletter. The Pass is valid for one calendar year and can be bought
at all museums. For more information, please see www.abbonamentomusei.it and
www.piemontefeel.org.
CULTURAL & TOURIST RESOURCES
Museums, Art Galleries, Castles, Monuments, Exhibition Centres
Please confirm opening times of museums!
Most museums are closed all day on Mondays.
TELEVISION
The Italian television system works with the PAL system.
Most of the buildings have a centralised antenna that receives the RAI (public channels,
RAI1, RAI2,RAI3), Mediaset Channels (Rete4, Canale 5, Italia 1), La7 and many other
private channels. All these channels can only be received digitally. Recent TV sets have a
modem included, for others you need a separate digital decoder which can be linked to
any TV set.
If you don’t have an antenna, you should call a Technician (antennista) to install one.
If you wish to watch programs in any other language, you’ll need a satellite dish called
“antenna parabolica”.
A digital (or analogue) decoder will give you the possibility to watch international channels
as CNN Sky News, NBC Europe, TV5 (French), Canal 24H (Spanish), RTL (Greek), German
channels, Russian, Arabic’s, etc.. as well as all the movie channels (which often can be
viewed in original language). SkyTV is still the largest supplier of digital television in Italy.
Subtitles in Italian for RAI channels and Mediaset Channels are available on Teletext page
777.
Some programmes have also subtitles in English available on page 778. (this particular
information could not be confirmed)
Television set owners are required to pay an annual tax (canone di abbonamento) for the
public channels (RAI 1, RAI 2, RAI 3). The tax has to be paid at the post office at the
beginning of the year.
You can also subscribe for Pay TV channels through SkyTV or Mediaset PremiumTV.
MULTI-LANGUAGE CINEMAS
There are a few well known cinemas in Turin that also shows movies in English and French.
For details and show times we suggest you to call them directly or consult websites.
Also contact Cinema Ambrosio (corso Vittorio Emanuele II ), Eliseo (piazza Sabotino) and
Massimo (via Montebello,8).
Three big cinemas complexes:
- UCI Cinemas Lingotto - (Tuesday Nights - Original Language)
Lingotto Galery tel 011-6677856
- The Space cinemas
Shopping Center "Le Fornaci", Beinasco, tel 011-892111
- UGC CinèCitè
Shopping Center “45 Nord”, Via Postiglione Moncalieri, tel 011-6495022
For further information and a complete list of Cinemas in Turin click on
www.torinotes.it
CULTURAL INSTITUTES, ASSOCIATIONS & CLUBS
International Women’s Club of Torino
The International Women's Club of Torino is an English-speaking club made up of
members from the United States, Italy, the UK and many other countries. The purpose
of the Club is to promote friendship and understanding between its members and the
Italian community through philanthropy, community service, and social activities. IWCT
is an Associate Member of the Federation of American Women's Clubs Overseas (FAWCO)
and was founded in 1961 as the American Women’s Club of Torino.
The Club offers: a monthly Coffee Morning Social - What's Up, Torino! informational
coffee on local events - Arts and Crafts Lessons - Cultural Bus Trips in the Piedmont
Region - and an English Language Library.
The major events are: Thanksgiving Dinner - Christmas Bazaar - Spring Fling Luncheon.
Special Interest Group offerings include: Theatre Group - International Fiction Book
Group - Italian Cooking Classes - Museum Tours - Luncheon Groups - Moms-N-Tots Tennis - Golf - and Bridge.
To contact IWCT, please see the club website at www.iwct.net or look under the
www.fawco.org website for Turin, Italy.
British Council
Nearest office: Via Manzoni 38, 20121 Milan, 02-77-22-21 www.britishcouncil.org
Centre Culturel Francais – Alliance Francaise
Courses In French , Cultural Events, Films, Artistic Publishing
Via Saluzzo 60 Turin, tel 011-19716565
Centro De Estudios De Mexico En Italia
Via Principe Amedeo, 34 – Tel: 011-836-887
Centro Piemontese Di Studi Africani
P.zza San Giovanni,2 – Tel: 011-436-6044 or 011-436-5006
Goethe Institut
Courses In German, Cultural Events, Films, Artistic Publishing
P.za S. Carlo 206 – Tel: 011-543-830
www.goethe.de
SPORTS
GYMS, POOLS, & TENNIS
Please note that each comune/town has its own public sports facilities. For information
on parks: www.parks.it. Below are listed some of the private facilities that are known to
us:
Virgin Active Collection – Via Arsenale, 23 – torino 10121 www.virginactive.it
Virgin Active – 45Nord, Via Postiglione, Moncalieri, 800-914-5555, www.virginactive.it
Different types of gym, winter and summer swimming pool. Courses for children
and baby-sitting area. Also in Grugliasco.
Sporting-Circolo della Stampa- Tennis, summer pool, gym – (courses for children) - Corso
Agnelli 45, Torino, open on Sundays
Ronchi Verdi- Tennis, winter and summer pool, gym – (courses for children, family
oriented) Corso Moncalieri 466/16, 011-661-2146, www.ronchiverdi.it
Moby Dick - Public pool- (courses for children, several pools, exercise room) - Via
Miglioretti 30, Pino Torinese, 011-811-1012
Club 77- Pool, tennis, gym, soccer- (courses for children, family oriented) - Strada Chieri
34, Pecetto, 011-860-8321
Riverside - tennis, pool – Corso Moncalieri 506/35, Torino
www.riverside506.it
IL Polo Club- Tennis, summer pool, soccer field and polo - Via Olimpia 2, Nichelino, open
Sundays
Baby Gym- Gym for babies from 4 months- 10 years, - Via Vespucci 36, Torino, Tel. 011856996
Saran Studio – Gyrotonics. Via Campana 25, Torino, 011-650-5215
Virgin Active – 45Nord, Via Postiglione, Moncalieri, 800-914-5555, www.virginactive.it.
Different types of gym, winter and summer swimming pool. Courses for children
and baby-sitting area. Also in Grugliasco.
GOLF CLUBS
Golf Club I Ciliegi- Strada Valle Sauglio, Pecetto, (9 holes, par 36) Tel. 011/8609802
Moncalieri Golf Club- Strada Vallere 20, Moncalieri, (9 holes, par 31) Tel. 011/647991
Associazione Sportiva I Roveri- Rotta Cerbiatta, 24 Fiano Torinese (9 holes, par 36 + 18
holes, par72) Tel. 011/9235719
Circolo Golf Torino- Via Grange 137, Fiano Torinese (blue course- 18 holes par 72, yellow
course 18 holes par 72) Tel. 011/9235440
Golf Club I Girasoli- Via Pralormo 315, Carmagnola (18 holes par 65+9 holes par 27) Tel.
011/9795088
Golf Club La Margherita- Via Pralormo 29, Carmagnola (18 holes par 72) Tel.
011/9795113
Circolo Golf Stupinigi- Corso Unione Sovietica 506/a (9 holes par 33) Tel. 011/3472640
For further information: www.federgolf.it
HAIRDRESSERS AND BEAUTY CENTERS
ESTETICA ALESSANDRA: Corso Sommeiller ang. Via Nizza, TO – 011-669-3493
EQUIGE: Strada Revigliasco 82, Testona/Moncalieri – 011-647-4141
Ask for Alex (he speaks English) but all staff is very friendly.
FRANCO CURLETTO: Via Santa Croce 19, Moncalieri – 011-640-3713
Ask for Gabriella – not much English spoken but very professional.
There are also other Franco Curletto salons around Turin.
GI DUE DI G. e MUSCARA: Corso Alcide de Gasperi 26, Torino – 011-581-7320
LA MIMOSA: Via Circonvallazione 11, Pecetto-Torinese – 011-860-9006
Beauty Treatments, Spa, Yoga, Tanning, Massage; English spoken.
PROFUMERIA MICHELA: Corso Rosselli 33, Torino – 011-318-5232
Beauty Treatments
all mouth-to-mouth from community members, no guarantee for actual quality
PARTY ORGANIZERS
Two websites that can be useful regarding activities for children: www.guidabimbi.it and
www.torinobimbi.it.
BABY-GYM:
Via Vespucci 36, Torino - 011-856-996 or 347-303-8255 -
email: [email protected] This is a first gym for babies from 4 months to ten years with
programs developed for kids so they learn while amusing themselves. Baby parties and
summer camps.
BALLOON EXPRESS SHOP: Corso Peschiera 319, Torino - 011-772-7062 and Via Principe
Amedeo, Chieri – 011-942-7087. Here, you can find everything you need to organize a
party by yourself; not only balloons but also dishes, glasses, decorations.
FESTOPOLI:
Via San Quintino 31, Torino – 011-517-5886 - www.festopoli.com – parties
and events organization
ISOLA DI SCIMPA – Via Don Grazioli 11/A, Torino – 011-313-9691
L’ARCA DI NOE’: Corso Racconigi 131, Torino – 011-382-8240, www.larcadinoe.it. Party
organization on-site or at client’s house. Baby sitting.
MAMI GIOC...ANIMAZIONE: Via Monginevro 108, Torino – 011-385-2359. Party organization
on-site or at client’s house.
PAINTBALL Villa Brea, Chieri www.paintballvillage.it
ADVENTUREPARK TRE QUERCE climbing. Strada Panoramica to Superga www.p3q.it
Q-YAR LASER GAME in 45nord mall in Moncalieri www.qzartorino.it
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
Emergency / Polizia di Stato
113
Emergency / Carabinieri
112
Fire Brigade
115
Ambulance/Medical Emergency
118
Car Breakdown/Roadside Service – ACI
803116
Emergency Doctor
(Guardia medica TO - truly urgent)
011-5747
Red Cross (Croce Rossa Italiana
800166666
Poison Centre (S.G.Battista Hospital)
011-6637637/ 118
Blue Telephone/Child Abuse Hotline
114
Rose Telephone/Violence Against Women
011-530666
Each town will have its own local non-emergency phone numbers for the Carabinieri,
Vigili Urbani, Polizia, Vigili del Fuoco. Please refer to your local phonebook.
! These numbers were reviewed in June 2014 but PTA cannot guarantee accuracy.
USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS
PagineGialle/Yellow Pages
892424
PagineBianche/White Pages
1240
Trova Tutto/ “Find Anything” (English & Italian)
892412
Telephone (Landline) Problems / Telecom
187
Electricity Problems
803500
Water Problems (Turin area, SMAT)
800239111
Gas Problems “ENI-Italgas”
800900999
Paediatrician/Croce Verde Torino (urgent)
011-562-1606
Night Pharmacies (19:30 to 9:00):
Boniscontro – C.so Vittorio Emmanuele II, 66
011-538271
Comunale n.21 – C.so Belgio, 147
011-8980177
Nizza – Via Nizza, 65
011-6699259
Massaua – Piazza Massaua,1
011-7793308
-those might vary depending on service turns. Please also check with your next
pharmacy!
Post Office Information (8:00 to 20:00)
803160
Central Bus Station / GTT
800019152
24-hour Taxi Services:
Radio Taxi
011-5730 or 3399
Pronto Taxi
011-5737
Telephone Operator (National & International)
170
Urgent Call (to interrupt a local call)
4197
Automatic Alarm Clock
42142 (Telekom)
42114 (Infostrada)
See also www.comune.torino.it/canaleturismo/it/numeri_utili.htm
! These numbers were reviewed in June 2014 but PTA cannot guarantee accuracy !
Last update IST part: July 2016. Last
general update June 2015.