10 January 2022 ^{[last update]}
Germany
The ESCP Berlin Campus welcomes you for the new semester

At the moment, the situation in Germany allows us to reopen the campus, so that you can attend your classes and lectures in-person. For more information on online-teaching, please see further below.

At the same time, we all know that, due to the omicron variant, the pandemic situation continues to be challenging in the sense that it is ever-changing, often in a moment’s notice.

To do our best to keep the campus open and keep everyone healthy and safe, please respect the following rules:

• It is mandatory to wear a FFP2 mask when entering the campus. Please make sure to wear it the entire time you are on campus. If you are caught without a mask, our security service is allowed to expel you from the premises.
• Please make sure to show your vaccination certificate, negative test result, or recovery documentation when entering the campus next week. To simplify the processes, you will then get a sticker for your student ID card, so that you only have to show your ID card when next entering the campus.
• You may also send your documents in advance to Melanie Hennemann at insurances.berlin@escp.eu or upload your documents via this form. You will then get your sticker by showing your ID card from the security service at the main entrance of the building.
• Please respect all hygienic regulations and keep a distance of 1,5 m whenever possible.
• From now on, the forum is only accessible if you are vaccinated or recovered (2G).

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21 December 2021
Germany
Berlin campus will be closed from 24 December 2021 to 2 January 2022

We hope you are doing well and looking forward to a well-deserved holiday season.

For those of you who are in Berlin, please be aware that the Berlin campus will be closed from 24 December 2021 to 2 January 2022.

The campus will reopen on 3 January and we are glad to inform you that the majority of classes starting on 10 January will be held on campus again, unless government regulations in Germany change.

This implies that lecture halls and classrooms will be used to full capacity again and there will no longer be distancing rules in class. You will have to keep wearing a facial mask during the lectures at all times. Please be informed that students are expected to attend classes on-site and recordings may not always be available. There will be a live-streaming option for students who are unable to attend classes.

All students will receive a separate mailing from the respective programme managers with more detailed information for each study programme.

It remains mandatory for everyone to enter the campus via the main entrance and present their proof of vaccination, proof of recovery from Covid-19 or a negative PCR or antigen test (3G rule in Germany).

Note that to enter the Forum and to buy food in the cafeteria a proof of vaccination or recovery is needed (2G rule in Germany).

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24 November 2021
Germany
Information for the start of the Semester in 2022

Despite our hopeful expectations, the coronavirus pandemic continues to alter the way we teach, serve, and support our students at ESCP Business School. As we approach the end of the fall semester, you may be thinking ahead to the next semester and wondering how classes will take place. We understand that this information is vital in terms of planning and logistics for the rest of your academic year.

At the moment, the situation for the Berlin Campus is dynamic and uncertain. ESCP is bound to the regulations that the Berlin Senate places on universities and colleges, and it is hard to predict the policy changes that will be enacted in early January. We know that the volatility of the situation is not ideal, but we remain committed to being flexible and keeping your safety in mind.

What we know with more certainty, however, is that when legal guidelines allow, ESCP will move to offering more and more classes on campus while still guaranteeing the availability of an online option. As we progress into winter, that date, of course, is yet to be determined.

We will keep you updated as soon as new developments arise. Please reach out to your respective programme managers for any questions or concerns.

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6 October 2021
Germany
Changes to Germany's national testing strategy

Since all residents are now eligible to receive a vaccine, Germany will stop assuming the costs of the free "Bürgertest" on 11 October. If you need a rapid test, you will have to pay for it yourself, except for international students who have received a vaccine that is not approved in Germany, or fall into these other categories. Students can prove their eligibility with a vaccination card and enrollment certificate.

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20 September 2021
Germany
Updates to COVID procedures

Please note that as of Monday, 20 September, we are requiring students to exclusively use the main front entrance of ESCP when first entering the premises.

At the front entrance, you must continue to:

• Check in to ESCP using the Luca App. Scan the QR code found near the door.
• Present proof of vaccination OR proof of recovery (+ vaccination) OR negative test result. Each one of these possibilities only in combination with a photo ID. See the post from 7 September for more information.

ESCP Berlin also previously planned dedicated on-site days for each programme. We are happy to announce that you may now meet your classmates on campus apart from these days, if there are free rooms available. If you plan to take advantage, please:

• Make sure to book the room at least one day in advance. Please get in contact with Katrin Grimm (kgrimm@escp.eu), to check for an available room.
• Specify the number of students wanting to gather, as well as a main contact person for this group.

Only with Ms. Grimm’s confirmation of a reserved free room can you then come to campus for a meeting outside of your classes.

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7 September 2021
Germany
Fall 2021 Health Regulations on the ESCP Berlin Campus

The entire ESCP Berlin team is very pleased to welcome students back on campus for the new academic year. We know how valuable it is for our students to be able to share not only lectures and classes but also all these informal moments that allow you to build your professional network and friendships.

As eager as we are to get back to normal, we are legally obligated to put in place protocols intended to keep us all safe. Please read the following rules and regulations thoroughly.

When entering Germany

For entry and quarantine regulations upon arrival in Germany, please carefully read the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with frequent updates, requirements and procedures before your arrival. Please respect these regulations, especially if you are coming from a country which is considered a high risk area or area of variants of concern and you are required to quarantine.

When coming to the Berlin campus

Before you enter the campus

Regulations inside the building

If you would like to meet 1-on-1 with staff, you must book via anny. The same applies for the library and workspaces. Note that you are allowed to meet in-person, or reserve a workspace only on the days you are scheduled to have class

Please also note that these regulations are in accordance with official government regulations and subject to change. We will inform you in case of changes.

Your responsible behavior is key to the collective well-being and safety of our entire ESCP community. Adhering to these measures, and consequently being held accountable in cases of non-compliance, makes it possible that, as long as it is permitted by the Berlin Senate, the Campus remains open for you.

We’re all very much looking forward to your arrival on campus.

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27 July 2021
Germany
ESCP Berlin Campus - Plan for Fall 2021

In a cautious yet optimistic manner, we are looking forward to welcoming students back on campus in the coming months. The public health situation in Germany has improved since the winter surge in COVID cases, which, in addition to the national vaccination campaign, gives us hope for more stability in the next academic year. Nonetheless, given the uncertainty of the pandemic, we must remain vigilant and therefore have developed a plan for our teaching and student activities in the fall semester.

So what does this mean for students?

Classes: If circumstances permit, classes will take place on campus on certain days of the week. If students are unable to make it to Berlin in time or attend in-person, they will have the option to take ALL your classes (and exams) completely online for the first term.

Health and safety measures: Keeping distance, using masks in class and in common spaces, and rigorous testing or vaccination/recovery proof, will apply when students enter the campus. ESCP’s Berlin Campus is legally required to follow health and safety regulations set out by the Berlin Senate. We also consider it our duty to protect our campus community with a safety plan that is not only compliant with German law, but feasible and safe. As circumstances change rapidly, please regularly visit this page to get updates on the situation in Berlin, Germany, and the ESCP campus.

We will communicate a more detailed list of safety measures to students at the end of August.

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10 June 2021
Germany
ESCP Berlin Campus Library Reopening for Students

The campus library is open again for on-site use. Students may now book a table to work or browse the shelves and ask questions at the help desk in person.

Opening hours of the library are Monday - Friday: 09.00am - 04.00pm

The following measures are compulsory:

For simple book returns, please use the book drop next to the entrance door of the library. A negative test is NOT needed to pick up or return materials, provided that students minimize their time on campus.

This offer is only available for the library; the rest of the campus is still currently closed. For any questions, please contact the library team via email, phone or online video call.

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20 May 2021
Germany
Gradual Reopenings in Germany in the Coming Weeks

Due to the decreasing incidence of daily Coronavirus cases per 100,000 people, Berlin will start loosening restrictions this week. With regard to contact restrictions, up to five people from two households can meet indoors again, as well as after 10 pm.

The following establishments will see changes in restrictions:

Please keep in mind that each type of activity or establishment is subject to different hygienic rules and regulations. Some options, for instance restaurants or museums, may require a negative test. Find all the rapid testing options in Berlin here.

Click here to learn more about vaccine eligibility and how to make an appointment.

Classes at ESCP, as with all private and public universities in Germany,  remain online, with students not yet allowed to return to campus due to current restrictions from the Berlin Senate.

Follow Der Tagesspiegel or Berliner Zeitung for more news in German, and DW or Berliner Zeitung for updates in English.

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16 Mar 2021
Germany
ESCP Berlin campus library offers students the opportunity to pick up requested books and return borrowed media

The Berlin Campus remains closed, however, starting 15 March, the ESCP Berlin campus library will offer students the opportunity to pick up requested books and return borrowed media.The library will open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9-12 am and from 1-4 pm.

Appointments are required for this service; please sign up here. If you have further questions, please send an email to library-berlin@escp.eu.

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16 Feb 2021
Germany
Strict lockdown measures will continue until at least Sunday 7 March.

Continue to limit physical social contacts to the absolute minimum, refrain from traveling, and wear medical-grade masks wherever indicated.

University operations in Berlin remain closed to students until further notice.

The ESCP library is still closed to students; however, public libraries in Berlin will open their doors for borrowing starting on 22 February, but various restrictions and limited opening times will stay in place. Visit the VÖBB website (in German) for more details.

Daycares and schools will also gradually open again with limitations and restrictions. Find more information through Der Tagesspiegel here (in German).

To keep up with the latest Berlin measures, visit Der Tagesspiegel or the Berlin website. For daily reports with case numbers and risk assessments, please refer to the Robert Koch Institute. The Vaccination Dashboard from the Federal Ministry of Health is tracking the vaccination status across Germany.

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25 Jan 2021
Germany
Starting Sunday, 24 January 2021, the use of a medical-grade mask, such as FFP2, KN95 or surgical masks, on public transportation and in shops/businesses is mandatory in Germany.

Fabric masks and scarves will no longer be permitted, and may incur a fine.

Previous lockdown measures in Berlin will continue until 14 February. To keep up with the latest Berlin measures, check out Der Tagesspiegel or the Berlin website. For daily reports with case numbers and risk assessments, please refer to the Robert Koch Institute. The Vaccination Dashboard from the Federal Ministry of Health is tracking the vaccination status across Germany .

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18 Jan 2021
Germany
Berlin government’s extended lockdown and tighter regulations

In light of the Berlin government’s extended lockdown and tighter regulations, Berlin Campus will continue to remain closed to students and visitors, at least until the end of January.

However, the ESCP Berlin library team is available by email and phone to help students.

Keep in mind key developments in Berlin:

Read more about the latest restrictions in Der Tagesspiegel or on the Berlin website. For daily reports with case numbers and risk assessments, please refer to the Robert Koch Institute.

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15 Dec 2020
Germany
National Lockdown in Germany until 10^th January 2021

From the 16^th December, there will be new restrictions in public and private live throughtout Germany. Flattening the curve is still necessary so as to not overburden the health care system. Government authorities have taken futher measures to slow the virus’ spread and to reduce its economic impact.

For the latest information relating to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) please see the following regularly-updated websites:

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30 Oct 2020
Germany
Due to the current Covid-19 situation, today, 30^th October, the Berlin Senate officially states that classes have to take place online as of Monday 2nd November 2020.

Regulations by local authorities might change, as well as there might be some (few) exceptions to this general rule. Obviously, we will keep you informed about any further details or evolutions the Berlin Senate might announce.

It is, however, possible to keep the library open. Since space is limited, we additionally will provide further rooms as ‘extended library’, should there be a need for this. When going to campus, please be 100% sure that you have observed all the applicable hygiene rules. Under no circumstances should you come to campus if you do not feel well. This situation requires the greatest possible solidarity. The welfare of fellow students and ESCP staff is a top priority.

Also on Monday 2nd November, new restrictions on public life will go into effect throughout Germany for four week. Find all the updated government regulations here; however, see below for the most relevant measures. 

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7 Aug 2020
Germany
Reopening of the ESCP Berlin campus to students

Starting Monday 31 August 2020, the ESCP Berlin Campus will officially be reopening to students, in accordance with the SARS-CoV-2 Infection Protection Ordinance rules mandated by the Berlin Senate and recommendations from the Robert Koch Institute.

What does this mean for students?

Please also keep in mind that if you have been in a designated risk area (in German, English version at the bottom) in the two weeks prior to your arrival to Berlin, you are obligated to immediately enter quarantine for 14 days upon entering Germany. Stay up to date with information from the German Federal government in various languages here.

We are monitoring further developments in the public health situation in Berlin/Germany/the European Union, and will keep students informed about any changes.

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23 Jun 2020
Germany
Relevant COVID-19 and public health updates for incoming students starting on Berlin Campus in autumn 2020

ESCP Berlin Campus is monitoring the latest public health developments, advice, and recommendations regarding COVID-19 in Germany. At the moment, we would like to reassure students that the ESCP Berlin team is striving to provide the best experience for the upcoming term starting in September 2020 while taking into account the health and safety of the ESCP community. We have taken the current situation to rethink and to develop further our teaching practices, and to come up with a set of pedagogical innovations to guarantee the highest quality for every likely study scenario this autumn. 

Due to the public health situation in Germany, all classes and programmes are currently being held online. In autumn we will most likely pursue a hybrid approach with classes taking place on campus as well as online, adapted to the respective courses and programme objectives. ESCP Berlin Campus will also provide spaces on campus to be used for networking and socialising in compliance with the hygienic and safety regulations of the Berlin Senate. We are committed to acting swiftly to any developments, and keeping the community updated on how studies will be organised in the upcoming semesters. 

For the latest information relating to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) please see the following regularly-updated websites:

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11 Mar 2020
Germany
The Berlin Campus Is Closed for All Students

Dear Students,

As decided by the Berlin Senate and in coordination with the federal ESCP team, the Berlin campus is closed for all students.

Andreas Kaplan
Berlin Campus Dean

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3 Mar 2020
Germany
Position of the Berlin Campus

The German authorities have adopted the guidelines of the World Health Organisation.

Please follow the latest guidance issued by the WHO (World Health Organization): https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019).

The latest information and recommendation for action in Germany you will find on the following webpage (in German only):  https://www.bundesregierung.de/breg-de/themen/coronavirus

In addition and to ensure optimal precautions also at the Berlin campus we would like to draw your attention to the decision that was taken by ESCP Business School. It is put into effect at all our campus:

Anyone who would  have been in the following towns (Codogno, Casalpusterlengo, Castiglione d’Adda, Maleo, Fombio, Somaglia, Bertonico, Terranova dei Passerini, San Fiorano and Castel Gerundo) or in contact with people residing in those areas MUST remain in quarantine for 14 days. If this applies to you, you must not attend campus whether or not you have symptoms of Covid-19. For students: in this case please get in contact with your Programme Manager.

This section will be frequently updated as new information becomes available from German authorities.

Andreas Kaplan
Berlin Campus Dean

• • Make sure to book the room at least one day in advance. Please get in contact with Katrin Grimm (kgrimm@escp.eu), to check for an available room.
  • Specify the number of students wanting to gather, as well as a main contact person for this group.
  • Please do not come to campus if you do not have a class scheduled on that day
  • Do not come to campus if you experience symptoms of a cold/flu
  • You will need to check in using the Luca App. A QR code for scanning can be found at various campus entrance points
  • You will need to show proof of vaccination OR proof of recovery (+ vaccination) OR negative test result **
  • Please keep the required 1.5 m distance
  • Please wear a medical mask (FFP2 recommended) at all times, even during lectures
  • Maximum numbers for each room apply and are displayed outside each room/lecture hall
  1. We are re-opening the campus but still within respect of current health and safety requirements.
  2. Programmes will be taught in a hybrid format, with online, on site, and asynchronous teaching activities across modules.
  3. What is the obligation of students? They are asked to contribute to our collective well-being by observing rules and regulations on campus, and also before arriving in Berlin. Failure to do so will result in expulsion or a potential campus closure.
  • Booking an appointment via ANNY for all services.
  • A negative test result by an official test site (pharmacy, test center) is strictly required to work/study on-site. 
  • Wearing an FFP2 mask is still mandatory through your entire stay on campus.
  • When entering the library, please check in at the help desk first.
  • Outdoor cultural events (cinema, theatre, concerts, etc.)
  • Tourist activities such as boat tours
  • Outdoor sports
  • Museums, exhibitions, memorials
  • Shopping
  • Cafes and restaurants
  • Public beaches and outdoor swimming pools 
  • Private meetings (outdoor or indoor) are only permitted with people in your household or maximum one other person from another household
  • Leaving your home is only permitted for these valid reasons: shopping, going to work or professional activities, the doctor, places of worship, life partners and children
  • Prohibition of non-essential travel more than 15km outside of Berlin’s city limits when the number of infections per 100,000 people within a week is over 200
  • The Robert Koch Institute , the German federal government agency responsible for disease control and prevention. Follow for daily updates and health recommendations.
  • Information on coronavirus, health and travel regulations, statements and other information in several languages .
  • Travel restrictions and border control from the German Federal Ministry of the Interior .
  • FAQ on travel restrictions from the German Federal Ministry of the Interior .
  • Latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in Berlin .
  • Theatres, cinemas, clubs, bars, sports clubs, swimming pools, fitness and cosmetic studios as well as restaurants and cafés will close (take-away and delivery is allowed).
  • Meetings outside your home are only permitted with your household and one other household (max. 10 people together). 
  • Avoid private visitations and travel. 
  • Pre-schools, schools, shops and hairdressers shall remain open.
  • Campus will reopen, however, we ask that students not show up unrequested until their respective Induction days
  • Lectures and courses will resume on campus in compliance with the SARS-CoV-2 Infection Protection Ordinance. An online concept will be available for those who are not able to come to the campus
  • Basic precautions and rules must be adhered to, such as:
    • Keeping a minimum distance of 1,5m from others and avoiding direct physical contact whenever possible
    • Wearing a mouth and nose covering when entering the campus building as it is now obligatory to wear a mask at the Berlin campus
    • Regular hand-washing/sanitation and ventilation of classrooms
    • Refraining from coming to campus with symptoms before ruling out a COVID infection
  • The Robert Koch Institute, the German federal government agency responsible for disease control and prevention. Follow for daily updates and health recommendations.
  • Information on coronavirus, health and travel regulations, statements and other information in several languages
  • Travel restrictions and border control from the German Federal Ministry of the Interior
  • FAQ on travel restrictions from the German Federal Ministry of the Interior
  • Six things travellers to Germany need to know, from the German Federal Foreign Office
  • Latest developments on the coronavirus pandemic in Berlin
  • For the moment, the closing will take place until the end of this semester. Further information will be provided in due time.
  • Courses will be organized on Blackboard Collaborate or further online tools. Students will be informed by the respective program offices and professors shortly.
  • Exams will not physically take place on campus. Other remote formats will be organized. Programme offices, as well as professors, will give detailed information on the chosen formats.

10 January 2022 ^{[last update]}
United Kingdom
Requirements for entry to ESCP London Campus / Changes to travel rules

With the new term underway and classes restarting in person, we have implemented new rules for accessing our London Campus to mitigate the impact of the Omicron variant on teaching.

From 10th January 2022 and until further notice, all students and staff need to show a negative COVID-19 test result (Lateral Flow Test) taken in the past three days to be able to access Campus facilities.

We understand that there are supply issues for Lateral Flow Test kits due to the prevalence of Omicron and an increase in home-testing. Please check your emails for information on how to obtain and take a test at the London Campus if your local pharmacy or supermarket is out of stock.

Students are expected to attend classes in-person from 10th January. An alternative teaching mode (i.e. live streaming of sessions) will ONLY be available to students with a legitimate reason for being absent (e.g. a medical condition or self-isolating due to a positive COVID-19 test), which will be authorised by programme management teams.

Non-teaching events and activities in January 2022 will be online.

We are ready for potential disruption of our teaching delivery either due to the spread of Omicron or other variants on-campus and/or changes in government guidelines, and will act accordingly. Students will be informed as soon as there is any change in our teaching arrangements.

For those students yet to travel to the UK, please note that there are new travel regulations for those entering England. You can find more information about these - and a range of other topics related to COVID-19 - by checking our updated FAQ document.

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17 December 2021
United Kingdom
New measures in England and Booster vaccine information

The Omicron variant is spreading fast in Europe, and the UK is no exception. The Government has accelerated its booster vaccination programme to increase protection from this new strain of Covid-19, and all over-18s can now book a booster dose for three months after their second vaccination.

ESCP London Campus strongly encourages all students to take this opportunity to protect themselves and the wider community, as well as families if travelling home for the Christmas break.

Travel rules continue to be reviewed on a regular basis, and we strong recommend you check the entry rules for countries you may be travelling to over the break before beginning your journey.

The entry rules for England are detailed in our Campus FAQ document.

In addition, You now need to show your NHS COVID Pass at nightclubs, some venues and large events to show you’re fully vaccinated, have had a negative test result in the last 48 hours, or you have an exemption.

We want to take this opportunity to thank our students, staff and faculty for working hard to keep the Campus running during the first five months of the 2021/22 academic year. Our Dean, Prof Kamran Razmdoost, has recorded this message to the community in London.

We wish you a peaceful holiday and all the best for the new year.

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6 December 2021
United Kingdom
Pre-Departure tests required for entry to England from 7^th December

In addition to the travel rules that came into force on 30^th November, the UK Government has added the requirement for pre-departure tests for entry to England from 4am on 7^th December.

To find out more and to review all the current travel guidance, please read our Frequently Asked Questions document.

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2 December 2021
United Kingdom
Changes to travel rules and mask wearing in the UK

With the Omicron variant of Covid-19 having been detected in the UK, the Government has responded by adjusting the rules around testing and self-isolating when entering England. Some countries have also been added to the 'red list', meaning entry via these countries is severely restricted.

We ask any incoming students, faculty and staff to carefully read the information on entry to England before beginning their journeys. These are detailed in our Campus FAQ document.

In addition, mask wearing is again compulsory in many public spaces. You will find these listed in our FAQ document. Students are reminded that face masks are a requirement at the London Campus in all public spaces, including but not limited to classes, hallways, bathrooms, student lounge and study areas.

With the emergence of this new variant, we ask all members of our community to continue routinely testing using Lateral Flow kits - ideally on a minimum twice-weekly basis.

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3 October 2021
United Kingdom
Relaxation of the travel rules to and from England

From 4am on 4^th October, the UK Government has changed the rules around travel to and from England.

These changes see the removal of the 'traffic light' system and a simplified list of 'red' countries and rest of world. If you are planning on entering England soon, please be sure to check the new regulations and requirements for entry detailed in our London Campus Covid-19 FAQ.

Please note that there may be separate travel rules for entry to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you plan to travel via any of these countries, please check the local government websites for information.

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19 August 2021
United Kingdom
Covid-19 Health & Safety at the London Campus

You may know that the COVID-19 rules in England relaxed in July. You may also still have worries about coming to the ESCP London Campus to study this semester. We hope this video helps ease them.

Our Facilities team has worked tirelessly to create a COVID-secure environment for you: we have an enviable record of transmission control, and we even won a Silver aware from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents for our work in this area in 2020.

Here are the current measures in place to protect you going into the 2021/22 academic year. We can't wait to meet all our new students!

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2 August 2021
United Kingdom
An Update on the 2021/22 Academic Year from Dean, Prof. Kamran Razmdoost

As the new Academic Year approaches, many students have questions about how their time at ESCP's London Campus will work - both in terms of teaching and health & safety.

Campus Dean, Prof. Kamran Razmdoost has prepared this video message to answer some of the key questions.
You will also find many more answered in our Frequently Asked Questions.

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19 July 2021
United Kingdom
End of COVID-19 restrictions in England

On 19th July 2021, the UK Government opted to end all restrictions on social distancing and mask wearing in England. There is still guidance on these issues, and the ESCP London Campus has made decisions on how to protect staff and students on-site while the pandemic is ongoing.

We have updated our Frequently Asked Questions with new information on Health & Safety measures, travel to England, and how to obtain a vaccine if you are unable to do so in your home country.

Our Dean, Prof. Kamran Razmdoost, will issue a video message on COVID security at the Campus next week.

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2 Jun 2021
United Kingdom
Update on Changes to Higher Education Restrictions in England

Since 17^th May 2021, national restrictions in England have continued to ease. This allows for greater personal freedoms as well as the reopening of in-person teaching at HE institutions.

With the global situation still fluid, we understand that many students hoping to join us in September have questions. Our Dean, Prof. Simon Mercado, has recorded a short message to share the most current information we have, in line with the UK Government's Roadmap for England.

You can also view our updated Frequently Asked Questions.

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27 Apr 2021
United Kingdom
Updates on the London Campus Reopening

The UK has moved into the next stage of the Government's Lockdown Exit Plan for England, which has seen some non-essential services reopen and a relaxation of restrictions on freedom of movement.

While in-person teaching is still not allowed for the most part, we are now able to open our Campus to students on a limited basis for access to the Library, study spaces and more. We are also able to offer some practical classes in person. For more information on this - as well as the adjustment to personal restrictions - please read our new Frequently Asked Questions.

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25 Feb 2021
United Kingdom
UK Government announces Roadmap for end of lockdown in England

Following the UK Government’s announcement on 22^nd February of its national lockdown exit plan, ESCP Business School has been assessing the detail of that blueprint and its implications for students at the London Campus.

From 8^th March 2021, Higher Education Providers in the UK have been asked to prioritise a return to face-to-face teaching for students on courses which have to be delivered in-person and which require specialist equipment and facilities. Providers are asked not to request students to return to campus for taught sessions if their courses cannot be classified as clinical or practical and where they can reasonably be continued online.

As such, we are not able to bring students back to the London Campus for face-to-face teaching at this time and our courses will remain online until at least 12^th April, 2021.

The Government will review, by the end of the Easter holidays, the options for timing of the return of remaining students. It is possible, though not certain, that a return for all remaining university-level students will apply at some point between the dates of 12^th and 29^th April. This review will take account of the latest data and will be a key part of the wider roadmap steps.

Students and providers will be given a week’s notice ahead of any return date recommendation or decision.

Please check our updated Frequently Asked Questions for more detailed information on how this affects your studies, and also for the current regulations on entering England - including possible hotel quarantine.

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8 Feb 2021
United Kingdom
UK Government announces potential reopening date for Higher Education Providers

Dear Students,

Given the ongoing national restrictions imposed in response to the Coronavirus crisis, the UK Government has advised that the return/arrival of most students to University campuses be postponed until at least 8^th March, 2021. Later this month, the Government will announce whether students can return to face-to-face teaching from 8th March onwards.

In this context, ESCP courses for students registered at the London Campus will continue to be offered online until at least 8^th March, continuing the arrangements that were introduced at the beginning of the calendar year. While we are confident that the face-to-face teaching element of blended learning can be done on Campus in a COVID-secure way, we continue to observe UK government guidance in delaying a return to in-person teaching until the end of the UK lockdown period.

We continue to:

(i) advise you to remain at your current accommodation until the resumption of in-person teaching, be this in London or in your country of permanent residence;

(ii) offer you access to Campus on an exceptional basis and in line with our current guidelines;

(iii) run all of our degree programmes on a fully remote basis to the highest quality standards.

This news will no doubt disappoint many of you looking to return to Campus quickly or to commence your on-campus experience. It is clear however that we must face the reality of our situation. COVID-19 infection and transmission rates remain worryingly high and ESCP will maintain its record of putting your safety first. We now anticipate a key announcement on 22^nd February, which should enable us to update you two weeks from today.

As thought is cast to possible return to Campus in March, it should be highlighted that travel restrictions into the UK remain along with persisting quarantine requirements. You should monitor these carefully along with the related information on our COVID-19 FAQ available here. These restrictions do not negate the possibility of your Campus return but they do impose obligations and will need to be factored in when the time arises. We will also continue to work with partner providers in London to put in place asymptomatic testing arrangements for all students on return to/arrival at Campus.

May I commend you once again for the great dedication you show to your studies and respect for our Covid protocols. We hope and pray to welcome you back onto Campus in the Spring and to confirm timetables for those programmes which have calendars that facilitate such a return.

Yours faithfully,
Prof. Simon Mercado
Dean, ESCP London Campus

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18 Jan 2021
United Kingdom
UK Government closes all travel corridors into England

All UK travel corridors, which allow arrivals from some countries to avoid having to quarantine, have now closed.

Travellers arriving in the UK, whether by boat, train or plane, also have to show proof of a negative Covid-19 test to be allowed entry. The test must be taken in the 72 hours before travelling and anyone arriving without one faces a fine of up to £500.

All passengers will still be required to quarantine for up to 10 days. The isolation period can be cut short with a negative test after five days.

The government has said the travel corridor closure will be in force until at least 15^th February 2021.

More information on travel to the UK, as well as all other matters relating to the operation of ESCP London Campus, can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions.

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15 Jan 2021
United Kingdom
New information on entering UK, EHICs, Student Services & admissions testing

The Department for Transport has clarified new regulations on entering the UK, including exemptions and which COVID-19 tests are acceptable.

We have updated our FAQ document with all the available information.

You will also find clarification on European Health Insurance Cards post-Brexit, useful information on using the Careers Service, Library and other student services while the Campus is closed, and an update on English-language testing for admissions.

More information on travel to the UK, as well as all other matters relating to the operation of ESCP London Campus, can be found in the FAQ.

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13 Jan 2021
United Kingdom
Negative COVID-19 tests now required to enter UK

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that as of 15th January 2021, all international passengers will have to test negative for COVID-19 before travelling to the UK.

Passengers arriving by plane, boat or train, including UK nationals, will now be required to take a COVID-19 test up to 72 hours before their departure to the UK.

The DfT has not yet stated exactly what type of COVID-19 tests will be accepted but it is likely that PCR tests and limited lateral flow tests will be accepted. Further details on the approved type of test are expected to be published soon.

The new rules will apply to all arrivals to the UK regardless of their country of departure.

More information on travel to the UK, as well as all other matters relating to the operation of ESCP London Campus, can be found in our updated FAQ document.

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8 Jan 2021
United Kingdom
New information on COVID-19 testing in London

We previously announced a partnership with the University of London for COVID-19 testing available to students returning or arriving to Campus in January.

Due to the lockdown enacted by the UK Government in England earlier this week, the COVID-19 testing programme has adjusted slightly. We have edited our FAQ document to reflect this and ask all students to review the new information therein.

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7 Jan 2021
United Kingdom
National Lockdown in England

The UK Government announced a new England-wide lockdown beginning on 5^th January and in place until further notice.

During this period there will be strict reductions in the freedom of movement in order to combat transmission levels of COVID-19. Schools, colleges and universities are closed for in-person teaching, and as such all ESCP London Campus classes are now taking place online.

Please read our new FAQ document to answer any questions you might have regarding your freedom of movement within both London and England as a whole, and details on travel to and from London.

You will also find information on admissions, testing and links for support should you require it.

Students should note that the new lockdown regulations apply to England and may differ in other nations within the United Kingdom. For information on Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus.

Professor Simon Mercado, Dean of ESCP London Campus, will continue to brief students each week on changes to the situation in England.

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22 Dec 2020
United Kingdom
Introduction of Tier 4 restrictions in England / updated advice

Following the UK government’s announcement of Tier 4 restrictions for London and other parts of England, ESCP London has updated its advice to students and the public. Please study the latest advice below, which should be read in conjunction with the wider information available via our website.

Current advice to students due to travel/return to the U.K. in January 2021

Given the epidemiological situation in the U.K. and present restrictions on travel in/out of the country, we recommend that you do not travel into the U.K. prior to January 04.

Current advice to students remaining in the U.K.

Students remaining in the U.K. over the Christmas holidays continue to have access to existing help lines and their programme teams. Limited campus access is available to you from January 04 by prior arrangement. Make sure you understand the restrictions now in place and follow all guidance.

Next steps

We will provide an update no later than 17:00 on January 04.

At present, our plans for the spring term are unchanged but we will use the UK government’s formal review point of restrictions on 30 December 2020 in order to assess our next steps and actions.

To remind you:

• We plan to launch your term 2 studies online on January 04
• We plan to give you general access to Campus from January 11
• We plan to resume live in person teaching on January 25
• From January 11 until January 25, ESCP will operate a rapid testing service via its testing partnership with the University of London. You can already book your tests online

A note of thanks

I speak on behalf of everybody at the School when I say that this uncertainty is to be regretted. We must call on everybody’s patience and commitment to preserving our record of safety driven action.

Professor Simon Mercado
Dean of London Campus

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9 Nov 2020
United Kingdom
National Lockdown in England until 2^nd December 2020

The UK Government has announced a new lockdown period of England between 5^th November and 2^nd December, 2020.

During this period there will be specific reductions in the freedom of movement in order to combat transmission levels of COVID-19. However, educational establishments are running as before and ESCP London Campus remains open and teaching in the hybrid-learning model it adopted at the beginning of September.

Please read our new FAQ document to answer any questions you might have regarding your freedom of movement within both London and England as a whole, and details on travel abroad.

Students should note that differing lockdown regulations apply in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Prof. Simon Mercado, Dean of ESCP London Campus, will continue to brief students each week on changes to the situation in England.

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23 Oct 2020
United Kingdom
London placed in Tier 2 category by UK Government

The Government of the UK has developed a three-tier system for categorising regions in England based on their COVID-19 infection rate. London is currently in Tier 2, classed as 'High'.

We understand that this has raised many questions regarding study at the London Campus, especially for those students who will be beginning classes with us in January 2021. Please read our new FAQ document to address any concerns you might have, and to find contact details for Administrative staff who can help you further should you need it.

We are happy to report the health and safety measures currently in operation at the Campus are performing to the highest standards. All current students receive a direct briefing from Dean of the London Campus, Prof. Simon Mercado, on a weekly basis.

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11 Sep 2020
United Kingdom
New Government Guidelines for Social Distancing as of 14^th September 2020

Under the new coronavirus rules in England social gatherings of more than six people will be banned, although there are some exemptions such as gatherings for work or education purposes. We encourage you to follow these guidelines to avoid any coronavirus spread in our premises and to keep our community safe. Please read our FAQ document for all information on COVID-19 regulations here.

We have a Health & Safety video specific to the London Campus. Please be sure to watch this before coming to Campus for your first classes.

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2 Sep 2020
United Kingdom
The London Campus of ESCP is ready to welcome you back for the start of the academic year in September.

We have taken all the necessary measures to fully comply with Public Health England guidelines concerning the prevention and spread of COVID-19 and to create a Covid-secure environment. The safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and visitors remains our top priority..

The London Campus Dean, Prof. Simon Mercado, has prepared this video message for all new students joining us for the 2020/21 academic year.

A subtitled version of this video can be found here.

We will give you further updates as the situation around Covid-19 develops. In the meantime, if you have any questions please refer to our FAQ document or contact our admissions team.

We can't wait to welcome you to our London Campus in September!

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17 Aug 2020
United Kingdom
Relevant COVID-19 Updates: Travel restrictions for Incoming Students Starting on London Campus in Autumn

Dear Students,

New restrictions for those travelling to the U.K. from France, Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands are now in place. If you are planning to travel to the UK from 15^th August from one of the 155 countries on the list, you will be requested to self isolate for 14 days upon arrival at your main address in the U.K.

All students scheduled to study on the London Campus will continue to be able to do so once those 14 days have elapsed. All classes, briefings and induction sessions will be available on line throughout any and all periods of self isolation. We advise those travelling here to do so as early as possible in order to minimise the effects of any period of self isolation.

The U.K. government reviews this list each week and regards the inclusion of any country as a temporary measure subject to suspension as soon as infection rates fall to the necessary degree. As such, there are possibilities that any country listed today will be delisted and exempted from self isolation requirements before the start of September.

Where possible, you should aim to arrive in the U.K. at least 14 days before the start of classes (excluding induction dates).  You will be asked by the UK authorities to complete this form before you enter the UK. Where you require further information on study dates, please consult our programmes calendar and/or contact us at studentaffairslondon@escp.eu

We look forward to welcoming you soon in London.

Professor Simon Mercado
Dean of London Campus

Florence Mele
Director of Programme Administration, Quality, Data and Compliance, London Campus

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25 Jun 2020
United Kingdom
Information on the reopening of ESCP London Campus

The London Campus is committed to doing everything possible to resume face-to-face teaching for students arriving on our campus in September, with the added security of social distancing and other sanitary measures.

Prof. Simon Mercado, Dean of ESCP London Campus, has issued a video statement on the reopening of our UK site for the Autumn term. Enrolled students can find information on teaching methods and health & safety measures that will be in place.

A subtitled version of this video can be found here.

We will give you further updates as the situation around Covid-19 develops. In the meantime, if you have any questions please refer to our FAQ document or contact our admissions team.

We can't wait to welcome you to our London Campus in September!

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31 Mar 2020
United Kingdom
Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs

The latest information for UK students and staff can be found in our FAQs, including campus closure and admissions queries.

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27 Mar 2020
United Kingdom
Covid-19 Response Update for Students on the London Campus

Dear all,

Let me begin by thanking everyone in the London student community for their responsible and thoughtful actions. It will continue to make a positive difference. This includes your observation of public health guidelines and government-set requirements wherever you now find yourselves.

Challenges and responses

The past few weeks have been disconcerting for all of us. As the level of uncertainty about the impact of COVID-19 has mounted, so too has the need for us to make difficult decisions. That is true not just for those of us who hold administrative roles but also for each and everyone of you. The key message in the U.K. right now is STAY AT HOME. Please remember that by staying apart now we will save lives and make a difference to the experience of so many people with particular vulnerability to this dreadful virus. People are understandably nervous and worried as our lives are being impacted in unsettling ways. But the past few days and weeks have demonstrated that we are also resourceful and united. It has become clear how committed people are to taking care of each other and to adapting to these unanticipated circumstances.

In this context, studying online and remotely represents a significant adjustment. We are working tirelessly to optimise your experience and to aid the transition. We know your initial experiences will have some limitations but we are in a process of continuous development and improvement. The overwhelming majority of you are telling us that your classes are working and I have countless messages of thanks and support to teaching teams and administrative staff. Nonetheless, we have clear goals and targets that we are working towards still.

FAQ Sheet and advice from the London Campus

We realise that many of you have significant questions relating to online learning experiences, exams, internships and visas. We know that these subjects are a matter of doubt and concern for many of you. The Campus is posting a regularly-updated FAQ document on the School’s website. If you have any questions about classes, exams, visas, internships etc., you should check this page (https://www-escp-eu.revproxy.escpeurope.eu/coronavirus#London).

Please read our advice in conjunction with the more detailed information you will be receiving from your programme teams and via federal ESCP offices. I see good evidence of busy programme teams pushing out programme-specific information and guidance. You are also receiving regular communications from the Dean for Academic Affairs and the Federal Student Affairs Office.

Our Campus document gives you information on key contacts, help- and support-lines both locally and at (federal) School-level. Some content addresses the specific situation of those remaining in London by choice or by consequence of events. Some addresses health concerns and support.

Finally...

I encourage each of us to continue to focus on what we can do to support our families, friends and peers. In this context, I would like to acknowledge the incredible organic efforts in evidence across our community.

I am also keen to reassure you that your AGORA representatives remain in close contact with the School leadership team here. We are all trying to optimise your ESCP experience at this difficult time.

Stay strong and stay at home.

Professor Simon Mercado
Dean of London Campus

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17 Mar 2020
United Kingdom
Covid-19 Response Update for Students on the London Campus *IMPORTANT*

Dear Students

Important information

In consideration of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.K. and throughout the world, the School's top priority is to preserve the health and well-being of its people and their families.  This message forms the core of Dean Bournois' recent communication to you all (15/03/2020) and guides our actions in each ESCP location.

Here in London, we would like to reassure you of our capacity to mobilise to be at your side with the same commitment and level of responsiveness to which you are accustomed.  We are here to support you fully as you attune to distance-based study, to remote working, and to your changed situations.

Our actions have been in full conformity with the guidance provided by Public Health England and the U.K. authorities.

While no case of COVID-19 has been confirmed within our Campus, we have taken various measures, most of which you will be familiar with:

• All students have been asked to follow their courses of studies on-line with the School working primarily within the BlackBoard framework. All programmes with active study weeks are already operating this way. Face-to-face classes have been suspended since 13/03/2020 and will not resume until further notice.
• As of this week, all members of the School are asked to work remotely wherever possible. Our IT infrastructure has been set up to ensure the integrity and continuous availability of our email and e-systems on a remote basis. Faculty and teaching teams are equipped to deliver your courses in these same circumstances and information will follow on examinations and e-assessments. 
• All scheduled events have been postponed until further notice.

We are already achieving a high level of remote service provision and are intensifying our efforts to migrate all services to students on-line.  

• The Career and Student Services Department is now closed to (physical) student visits but careers, health & wellbeing support and other resources remain available via Skype and online. Look out for communications from the Department and stay in touch with your designated or recommended Career Services team-member. We are mindful that individual government policies and the economic environment will have an impact on many plans and we will do all that we can to assist you through the changes and challenges that you confront.
• Given the advice of Public Health England on social distancing, we continue to strongly advise you to limit your library/building usage to that which you regard as essential.  For strictly operational purposes, we will effect a temporary shutdown of the library building from 4pm today. Notice will be given of any return to opening hours but this is not foreseen at this time. When off campus, students and staff can continue to access our comprehensive range of digital resources: e-books, journals, magazines, newspapers, market research, company and market data etc.   

Help available to you 

• For questions about your online courses, attendance, exams, internships, travels or anything linked to your programme of study, we continue to recommend that you reach out to your usual contacts within Programme Administration (PA) and Career & Student Services (CSS). 
• For questions concerning C-19 response measures, campus status or services, please use our Campus enquiries e-mail: studentaffairslondon@escp.eu
• If you are having personal difficulties such as the feeling of isolation and loneliness, symptoms of coronavirus, anxiety or depression, or wish to seek help for anything else of a personal nature, please also feel free to use the School-level support service at: studentshelpdesk.covid19@escp.eu. We commit ourselves to answering your questions within 24 hours. In order to be able to process your request efficiently, please state your name, student number, programme, year, campus, contact details (phone number), and questions.  Local supports are also available through our Campus C&SS Department.

Our teams remain fully committed and are operational to answer any questions and challenges you might be facing. 

Please pay careful attention to the communications reaching you from your Academic Directors and their teams.
Please pay full attention to the communications coming out of specific Campus Departments.
Please continue to follow the strategic communications from the School at federal level, including the regular video updates from Frank Bournois, our Executive President & Dean.

Finally, may I commend you all for your remarkable support to each other and thank you for the strong backing you are giving to our steps and measures in these testing times.  

Yours faithfully

Simon Mercado
(Dean of the London Campus)

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16 Mar 2020
United Kingdom
Covid-19 Update for students on the London Campus

Dear students,

Given the instruction of the French Government for all French schools to close next Monday, the Paris Campus of ESCP will be closed to students from Monday 16 March 2020.

In light of this development and other considerations, the Board and Executive of the School here in London have agreed to take significant measures that reflect both our local circumstances and the unique character of our international school. This decision is ratified by the President of the School and Board of the EESC.

Ours' is a complex and international model of operation. In our view, and in these very difficult circumstances, it is more realistic and effective to harmonise our approach to student education and support across campuses. We have opted not to maintain teaching for students on one campus when all others are closed, including the principal campus of the School. We also anticipate further steps in a U.K. context and prepare accordingly.

Next steps

As such, all teaching activity for taught undergraduate and postgraduate students will therefore be delivered fully on-line from March 16 2020 (or March 23 in specific cases). This will be for the remainder of the current term and, potentially, to the end of the academic year.

In practice, all class-room based teaching and instruction on the London Campus will cease from 19:30 hrs. today.

Moving forward, Academic Directors and faculty will decide how best to conduct teaching and learning activities on-line, using a range of resources to best support you. For many programmes this transition has already begun. All taught undergraduate and taught postgraduate exams and assessments scheduled for the Spring/Summer Terms are set to be delivered online or by other methods of alternate assessment.

You will receive further information on these points over the days ahead from your academic teams and directors, who will also field your questions around projects, internships et al.

Right now

Whilst we are changing our mode of teaching and learning and taking measures to be responsive to an evolving situation, the London Campus will remain open to its staff and to you (for specific services). We will continue to support your studies from our base here in London and make clear the status of our on-campus services to students over the next 72 hours. We will be taking full account made of developments across our School and in government stipulations over the course of the weekend. As we continue to migrate our tuition on-line, we are also working to migrate an array of student services.

As a precautionary measure, all public and society events are immediately postponed on Campus. Please observe this position and postpone anything you may be in the process of arranging.

We will continue to monitor and comply with advice from Public Health England and take any necessary steps, if we are advised to do so in the future.

Ongoing guidance and support

Your well-being and that of our wider community is of the utmost importance. Any of you with concerns can contact our Health and Wellbeing Unit and our Programme Administration Service which are there with you and for you.

We ask you to respect the latest NHS advice on self-isolation and preventive measures in the instance of any cold or flu-like symptoms. These guidelines have been issued repeatedly and will continue to be updated.

Students on all programmes will continue to be guided by their Academic Teams/Directors. Please pay full and careful attention to those communications and cross reference with London Campus staff as appropriate.

Finally

These actions have been taken with all members of our community in mind. The situation remains fluid and I will update you on further developments both here and in Paris.

Our thoughts are with all across our communities and we are truly sorry that you face this disruption to your ESCP experience in these unfortunate circumstances.

Thank you for your consideration and resolve in these testing moments.

A new communication regarding the status of student services on the London Campus will follow on Monday.

Professor Simon Mercado
(Dean of London Campus)

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9 Mar 2020
United Kingdom
The UK Authorities Have Responded to Developments in Italy by Extending the Number of Cities and Regions in the Country Defined as 'Lockdown'

Dear Students,

Over the weekend, the UK authorities have responded to developments in Italy by extending the number of cities and regions in the country defined as 'lockdown'.

The full list* (as of 08/03/20) is:
Lombardy region (which includes the cities of Milan, Bergamo, Como) and the provinces of Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Reggio Emilia and Rimini (all in Emilia Romagna); Pesaro e Urbino (in Marche); Alessandria, Asti, Novara, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola and Vercelli (all in Piemonte); Padova. Treviso and Venice (in Veneto).
*please see map attached

As such, you must stay indoors and avoid contact with other people if you’ve travelled back to the UK from any of these places in Italy over the last 14 days, even if you do not have symptoms.

As per previous communication, this stipulation also applies to those returning from:

• Iran
• Hubei province in China
• Special care zones in South Korea

Please note that this clearly means that any student having made weekend travel back to these parts of Northern Italy on any of the previous two weekends and now on campus should NOT be here.

If you travel to these parts of Northern Italy at this time, you will effectively exclude yourself from campus for a minimum 14-day period.

Guidelines also stipulate that any known contact with persons recently returned from these towns/regions and showing flu-like symptoms should also lead you to self-isolate and to report the situation to NHS 111.

Thank you for your continuing support and diligence in this difficult matter.

This guidance is based on the recommendations of the UK Chief Medical Officers, which we continue to follow to the letter.

Professor Simon Mercado
Dean of London Campus

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6 Mar 2020
United Kingdom
Summary of Key Measures Applying to All Students on the London Campus Irrespective of Programme

Dear Students,

ESCP is taking the evolving COVID-19 situation extremely seriously, continuing to monitor closely and proactively follow healthcare and government advice from Public Health England (PHE) and across our territories. Based on this guidance, ESCP's London campus is open and staff and students are encouraged to continue day-to-day activities as normal.
The safety and wellbeing of our community is of the utmost importance and we are ready to put in place additional precautionary measures should the need arise.

Please find below a summary of key measures applying to ALL students on the London Campus irrespective of programme as of 03/03/2020.

These measures are fully consistent with what you have been told by federal course teams (where appropriate) and take account of specific public health measures in England, which we are obliged to follow.
Please read this note in conjunction with anything received directly from your Programme Directors, Teams or Offices.

1. Public health measures for the London Campus
   
   1a. Quarantine measures
   Please stay off-campus, remain indoors, and avoid contact with other people immediately if you’ve travelled to the UK from:
   • Hubei province in China in the last 14 days, even if you do not have symptoms
   • Iran, lockdown areas in northern Italy or special care zones in South Korea since 19 February, even if you do not have symptoms
   Use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do next.
   Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
   
   Three areas of the French national territory ("clusters") justify these same restrictive measures of isolation for 14 days. Any person who has had contact with one of these clusters must inform ESCP and stay at home. The three clusters identified on 02/03/20 (list likely to be updated daily on ESCP website) are:
   • The territories of the communes of Creil, Crepy-en-Valois, Vaumoise, Lamorlaye, Lagny- leSec in the Oise department.
   • The commune of La Balme-de-Sillingy in Haute-Savoie.
   • The communes of Auray, Carnac and Crac'h in Morbihan.
   1b. Other precautionary measures
   No other regions/clusters are subject to automatic quarantine rules. However, you must also stay off campus and self-isolate if you have returned from:
   • other parts of mainland China or South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan or Thailand in the last 14 days and have a cough, high temperature or shortness of breath (even if your symptoms are mild)
   • other parts of northern Italy (anywhere north of Pisa, Florence and Rimini), Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar or Vietnam since 19 February and have a cough, high temperature or shortness of breath (even if your symptoms are mild)
   These steps are only required if you are presenting symptoms.
   Use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do next.
   Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.
2. Measures concerning travel 
   
   2a. Travel in Europe
   Travel to seminars, for study trips, or in connection with internships within Europe is allowed until further notice unless the destination falls within a high risk cluster/area as listed above. This list may be extended in the days ahead and any region/area added will be precluded.
   
   2b. Travel outside of Europe
   As a precaution, and in order to reduce the risks of propagation, any travel outside of Europe for seminars or study trips not yet started should be postponed until further notice.
   We also urge postponement of any internship not yet started if the position is in any location outside of Europe. Any internship already started within a high risk/cluster area should be notified immediately. Inform your Programme Office of the situation, whichever applies.
   By exception, students from outside of Europe are allowed to do their internship in their country of citizenship.
3. Measures concerning absences
   
   Local Higher Education authorities encourage on-site classes (except for the Turin campus, which is under temporary closure). In London and all other ESCP campuses, classes continue as normal with comprehensive public health measures in place. As such, class attendance is highly recommended where such provision continues on a full and uninterrupted basis. Coronavirus-related absences are excused, provided you inform your Program Office and supply a statement accounting for your absence. You may be requested to report in to your campus during any period of self-exclusion, especially where visa regulations apply.
   
   Each programme is currently implementing online courses via Blackboard or Skype, to allow instruction and learning support to continue in the best conditions possible. Provisions may vary by programme but professors are being equipped with the necessary tools to support you as fully as possible.
   
   Standard programme requirements on (physical) class attendance are suspended for those holding a Coronavirus-related absence under the stated procedure. Further guidelines on this will follow from Programme Directors if appropriate. Any limits or qualifications to this exemption will be subsequently detailed.

Thank you for your continuing support and co-operation in this matter.

I remain in full dialogue with your Campus AGORA representatives and will revert back to you with any significant news or developments.

Please continue to pay attention to communications from the President's Office, EVP Office, and your Course Directors.

Professor Simon Mercado
(Dean of London Campus)

Professor Frank Bournois
(Executive President & Dean)

04 October 2021 ^{[last update]}
Spain
Update on COVID-19 measures in Madrid and in Spain.

Thanks to the high vaccination rates across Spain and Madrid (76.1% of the population have been fully vaccinated), and a notable improvement in all epidemiological data, restrictions in the Spanish capital have been lifted, and a sense of normality is finally returning to the city.

From October 4th, the Community of Madrid will practically recover from the situation prior to COVID, all capacity restrictions have ended including those for concerts and sports), in the hospitality industry there is no limit of diners per table and the bar service has partially recovered by allowing people to consume while seated. In nightclubs, dancing is limited exclusively to outdoor spaces; indoor tables can be set up on the dance floor.

Masks, according to state legislation, must be worn in indoor public spaces, including public transport and bars, as well as outdoors when distance (1.5mts) cannot be guaranteed.

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22 July 2021 
Spain
Update on COVID-19 measures in Madrid and changes on the travel restrictions in Spain.

The national state of emergency declared by the Spanish government on 25 October 2020 ended on 9th of May 2021. Restrictions across the autonomous communities will now vary depending on decisions taken by regional governments. Once in Spain, all visitors must follow the latest government guidelines, including wearing a mask in outdoor public places when it is not possible to socially distance and at all times in public indoor settings.

• Wear a mask in outdoor public places when it is not possible to socially distance and at all times in public indoor settings.
• Please note that face masks must be worn on all forms of transport.
• The night-time curfew has been lifted.
• Restaurants, bars and cafés may open from 6am to 1am. Group are limited to a maximum of 6 people indoors and 8 people outdoors.
• Social distancing rules must be followed at all times.
• Smoking outdoors in public places is forbidden if and when a 2-metre distance cannot be maintained.
• The maximum capacity is 50% in most enclosed spaces (such as hotels, restaurants, bars, places of worship and sports facilities), and 75% in cultural venues (like museums, monuments, theatres and cinemas), outdoor cafés and restaurants, and shopping centres.
• Night clubs and other late night venues are now allowed to open till 3am. New customers will not be allowed in after 2am. Drinks may be ordered but not consumed at the bar. Masks must be kept on at all times except when eating and drinking. It is not permitted to dance indoors and is only allowed outdoors if social distancing is possible and masks are worn.

Traveling to Spain

There is currently a temporary restriction on non-essential travel from many non-EU countries to the European Union and Schengen zone. The decision to lift or relax restrictions for those who hold a COVID-19 vaccine certificate will depend on which country the tourists are travelling from.

All passengers arriving in Spain must fill in an FCS health control form and will face both a temperature check and a visual inspection. From 7 June 2021, all those passengers (except for children under 12) travelling from a high-risk country/area must present a certificate or document certifying vaccination against COVID-19, a negative certificate of a Diagnostic Test of Active Infection, or a certificate of Recovery after having passed this disease in order to enter Spain.

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11 May 2021
Spain
As of 9 May, the state of alarm decreed by the government came to an end, and each Spanish Community will be in charge of the measurements taken from now on.

Within the Madrid community, the following measures still have to be followed:

• The curfew has been extended, and hospitality business can now be open until 00.00 hours.
• The use of a mask is still mandatory under the same conditions.
• The limits for meetings both indoors and outdoors decline, but the recommendation of a maximum of six people is maintained, except in the case of cohabitants. In addition, indoors, it is recommended that there only be gatherings of cohabitants.
• In hospitality, it is allowed to open from 06:00 to 00:00, but they will not be able to take more customers after 23. The prohibition of consumption in the bar and the obligation of four diners inside is maintained, and six on the terrace. The allowed capacity is 50% indoors and 75% outdoors.
• Capacity at shopping centres remains at 75% and can open from 06:00 am to 11:00 pm.
• Cinemas, theatres and auditoriums must be closed from 00:00 hours, and performances may not begin from 23:00. The pre-assigned seat and the free space between seats are maintained. Sports areas and gyms may be open from 06:00 am to 11:00 pm and with a capacity of 50%.

The Madrid campus continues implementing all safety and hygiene protocols to guarantee the safety of our students, staff and professors.

Let's continue to work together to fight COVID-19!

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3 Oct 2020
Spain
New COVID-19 Measures in Madrid

In view of the increase in the number of people affected by COVID-19 throughout Spain, the government has decided to increase mobility restrictions to all cities or towns with more than 100,000 inhabitants, with infection rates of more than 500 people per 100,000 inhabitants. These new restrictions come into place Today, Saturday 3 october 2020 and until further notice.

What can you do?

• You will be able to move freely around the city of Madrid
• You will be able to go to the shops, bars and restaurants (but their capacity is limited to 50% of their capacity)
• You can come to the Campus for classes or studying

What can't you do?

• You can't leave Madrid (or enter in) without a justified reason: it is considered a justified reason to go to work or to the study centre, to go to a hospital or to comply with legal obligations. In all these cases, it will be necessary to have proof* of this.
  *Proof to come to the Campus: you can use a certificate of studies (put your name on it) or your Student card.
• Meetings of more than 6 people are not allowed (as decided 1 week ago).

Let´s work together to fight COVID-19!

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10 Sep 2020
Spain
ESCP Madrid Campus Welcomes You Back for the Academic Year 2020-2021

On Monday 31 August 2020, the ESCP Madrid campus officially opened its doors to students in compliance with the Madrid Community Health and Education Authorities COVID-19 legislation and developed an extensive ESCP Madrid campus COVID-19 Protocol in order to guarantee the safety and health of students, staff and Professors and a COVID-secure environment.

In order to keep the Madrid campus open and be able to guarantee the safety and health of everyone here, we need to work together and be conscious about the measures and rules to be followed.

Which Are the Specific Measures Taken at the Madrid Campus?

1. Preventive Measures
   To ensure the safety of our students, Madrid campus staff and professors passed a COVID-19 test previous to the beginning of the academic year.
2. Classrooms
   Capacity will be limited to 50% of its maximum capacity.
3. Cafeteria
   If it is detected that it´s not a conflictive point of agglomeration, services will be expanded.
4. Corridors
   Follow the direction indicators on the floor to facilitate the least possible contact.
5. Reception & Offices
   Screens were installed to assure both student and staff. We have also installed hand sanitising stations in different key points of the campus.
6. Garden
   It is recommended to socialise in the garden. Remember: Smokin is not allowed inside the campus nor in the garden.
7. Book Your Appointment
   For several services such as library, meetings with professors, academic directors or programme manager, you will need to book an appointment in advance.

How Would ESCP Madrid Campus Guarantee the Quality of Classes?

In order to guarantee and maintain the quality level that characterizes us, the ESCP Madrid campus created in record time, one of the most innovative pedagogical digitalization model on the market: the AMBL methodology (Adaptative Model Blended Learning).

Our AMBL methodology will allow us to reach our students in a much more effective way, guaranteeing a top-notch user experience regardless of the COVID situation we may experience. Basically, the AMBL Methodology allows us to go from a pure face-to-face environment to a digital (online) environment or a hybrid model as a mixed solution between both, in a few hours. Regardless of whether a student begins a class in person or remotely, or we have to change from one environment to another,  we can guarantee that the quality of the classes and both international and student experience will be maintained.

Let´s work together to guarantee your safety and that of others, and keep the Madrid campus open.

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22 Jul 2020
Spain
COVID-19 Update - ESCP Business School Madrid Campus

At ESCP Business School we continue to work and take maximum care to implement all of the safety and hygiene protocols at our Madrid campus to guarantee you a safe return to classes in September, adapted to this “new normality” and always maintaining the quality level that characterizes us.

We are thoroughly following all the safety, hygiene and public health protocols established by the different European, national and local authorities. As of today, we do not foresee major mobility limitations at the level of European students. Those from other continents may have to start classes in an online environment under our new AMBL methodology (Adaptive Model Blended Learning), and then continue on Campus once the initial restriction has been lifted. We are already increasing the distance by significantly reducing the capacity of the classes and we are extraordinarily reinforcing all aspects related to the cleaning and disinfection of spaces.

At the Madrid campus, we have created, in record time, one of the most innovative pedagogical digitization models on the market in order to meet the current needs arising from COVID-19 and we are carrying out an intense process of re-adaptation of our educational model through a revolutionary methodology: our already mentioned “Adaptive Model Blended Learning”.

With our AMBL (Adaptive Model Blended Learning) methodology, we use technology as a means to reach you, our students, in a much more effective way. We want to make you live a different user experience. And all this regardless of the degree of confinement that COVID dictates. For us, the key is to create a storyline that keeps you “hooked” at all times, with a very strong interaction from the teacher and the Program Managers team, encouraging the use of collaborative tools that make you feel that you are part of a group and you are not alone. Currently, technology is practically a commodity, available to everyone, the differential is how it is used to motivate the student and keep him or her actively coordinated in the program they are studying. Therein lays the key.

Thanks to AMBL we are able to go from a pure face-to-face environment to a digital (online) environment or a hybrid model as a mixed solution between the two, in a few hours.

Regardless of whether classes begin in person or remotely, we can guarantee an international experience because our foundation is very solid and is based on 3 pillars:

• Internationalisation and multiculturalism of the students in class. Depending on the programme, we can have between 10 and 25 different nationalities per class, reaching more than 60 nationalities in some programmes.
• Internationalisation and multiculturalism of our faculty & teaching staff. We have 1000 teachers of 90 different nationalities in our own campus network.
• Internationalisation and multiculturalism based on student mobility. All programmes require that our students study in at least 2 campuses in our network.

The main objective of our teaching model and our social mission is to always keep you at the centre of all our activity. It is precisely this focus on the student that has led us in recent years to grow quantitatively in Spain by 400% and present a very positive financial situation to continue growing; and qualitatively, by contributing to educational innovation and better positioning of the school in the Rankings and international accreditations.

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10 Mar 2020
Spain
ESCP Business School's Madrid campus continues its classes on an online mode for at least two weeks following the Community of Madrid guidelines.

Madrid campus moves planned classes on campus to online teaching

Dear Students,

Following the Community of Madrid's guidelines for the closure of nursery schools, elementary schools, Institutes and universities, ESCP Business School's Madrid campus is cancelling all on-campus classes and moving them online.

All our teachers are preparing online materials and classes so that you can follow the natural rhythm of the course. Once available and uploaded to the platform, we will inform you via email. Please keep an eye on your email.

Furthermore, and as part of our desire to encourage online training within the school, the digital version of the courses will be available until the end of the semester, even if classes resume after these 15 days.

The campus facilities will remain open for administrative activities, at least for the next few days. Please note that the opening of the campus for classes may be postponed as the situation develops.

As soon as we have any additional news, we will keep you informed.

ESCP Madrid Campus

28 Feb 2020
Spain
Position of the Madrid Campus

CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

With regard to the coronavirus outbreak, ESCP Business School follows the guidelines and protocols from the World Health Organization, the EU and the Spanish authorities. The Spanish Ministry of Health has recommended restricting travel to China, Japan, Iran, South Korea, Singapore and northern Italy - the regions of Lombardy, Piedmont, Emilia-Romagna and Veneto. ESCP extends this recommendation to our community members. We are closely monitoring the situation and will keep you informed if new measures are introduced of interest to our community related to the coronavirus outbreak. Here you will find information on the coronavirus outbreak provided by the World Health Organization. We take this opportunity to highlight some recommendations on prevention and advice on how to proceed in the event of symptoms manifesting themselves.

WHO - What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

According to WHO, the most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhoea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don't develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every 6 people who get COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness. About 2% of people with the disease have died. People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention.

WHO - Protection measures for everyone

COVID-19 is still affecting mostly people in China with some outbreaks in other countries. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following: 1. Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. 2. Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease. 3. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick. 4. Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately. Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19. 5. Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing and seek medical attention. Follow the directions of your local health authority. Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections. [*You will find recommendations for students/staff/faculty based in Spain at the end of this document]

Spanish Ministry of Health - Recommendations for travellers

Which are the risk areas? Currently, there is community transmission in mainland China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Iran and Italy (regions of Lombardy, Veneto, Emilia-Romagna and Piedmont). Depending on the evolution of the situation, the risk areas can vary. What do I have to do if I travel to affected countries? The World Health Organization does not recommend any restrictions on travel or trade with the other risk areas. The Ministry of Health updates its recommendations to travellers on the web, which includes the specific recommendations on the new coronavirus. The same measures on travel to China are applicable to other areas where there is a transmission community: https://www.mscbs.gob.es/profesionales/saludPublica/sanidadExterior/salud/home.htm
The place where the outbreak started and where sustained transmission of the infection was initially observed is Hubei Province. It is recommended, in general, and especially in Hubei province, to avoid eating undercooked meat and close contact with live or dead, domestic or wild animals and; close contact with sick people should be avoided and hands should be washed frequently. Are there any special measures on goods received from risk areas? The European Commission has not taken any additional measures concerning official controls on individual goods for human use or consumption from areas where there is sustained transmission. Therefore, for the time being, the same recommendations will continue to apply as before, with no specific restrictions or recommendations concerning the movement of goods. What do I have to do if I have returned from risk areas? People who return from a risk area and who are in good health can lead a normal life, with family, friends and, in general, at school and work. If you develop respiratory symptoms (fever, cough and shortness of breath) within 14 days of returning from your trip, you should stay home and contact the health services by phone at 112. Health services will assess your health status and travel history and possible contact with cases of coronavirus.

ESCP – Recommendations

ESCP is monitoring official guidelines about prevention and spread of Coronavirus. Spanish Ministry of Health has released guidance for travellers visiting affected regions (text only in Spanish). Currently, there are no additional measures recommended by the Spanish Ministry of Health beyond the WHO protection measures for everyone. ESCP has revised its cleaning programme and rotation to include the wiping down of key surfaces in high footfall areas and hand sanitiser gels are available in all key locations. What can you do in the case of display of symptoms? If you have symptoms of acute respiratory infection such as fever, tiredness, and dry cough and you have travelled to affected countries in the 14 days before you developed the symptoms OR you have been in close contact with someone who has been diagnosed as a possible case of 2019-nCoV we recommend to proceed as follows:1. If you are in Spain, call 112, to inform of your recent trip and symptoms. 2. If you are abroad, follow local authority instructions.3. For students, please also contact your program management team to make them aware and discuss academic support for you. To monitor the developments around coronavirus, a university-wide working group of senior decision-makers has been formed and is in daily communications. We will be sure to promptly inform you through our institutional channels as the situation evolves.

Javier Tafur
Madrid Campus Dean

4 Dec 2020 ^{[last update]}
France
Frank Bournois - About the reopening of Paris Campus in 2021

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2 Nov 2020
France
Annonces suite au re-confinement en France ^[FR]

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30 Oct 2020 
France
ESCP Paris Campus adapts and switches all courses online as of Monday 2 November 2020.

Following the recent announcement by the French President Emmanuel Macron, and in close coordination with the Conference des Grandes Ecoles, ESCP Paris Campus adapts and switches all courses online as of Monday 2 November 2020.

The School remains open

Online teaching

The new measures allow that the Professors teach from school if they so wish. In that case, they will benefit from the on-site equipment as well as from the support of IT and of the digital team to ensure the best quality of teaching. 

As previously, they will systematically record their classes to make sure they are available to all students, including those with a poor internet connection or in time zones that are not compatible with teaching hours.

Group works and tutoring at school remain possible by reinforcing sanitary protocols, upon appointment with Programme offices or Student Services only. This information will be updated after the guidelines provided by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation.

Student support and services

ESCP also re-activates help desk email addresses to support students who are in need: studentshelpdesk.covid19@escp.eu

Life on campus

Except for necessary activities such as the production of online courses, all event activities are closed on the Paris campus' both sites for the duration of the lockdown. 

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5 Oct 2020
France
Nouvelles mesures sanitaires pour le campus de Paris ^[FR]

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11 Aug 2020 ^{[last update]}
France
International Students: France Is Ready to Welcome You (By Campus France)

Despite the coronavirue pandemic, France has done everything to let you join your institution safely at the start of the academic year, whatever your country of origin. Whether you are a student in long-term or short-term studies, a student in an internship or a researcher, you are welcom to France as of 1^st August.

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11 Apr 2020
France
Frank Bournois s'adresse au personnel du Campus de Paris dans le cadre de la crise du COVID-19 ^[FR]

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3 Mar 2020
France
Latest Recommendations Given by Health Authorities and by the Ministry of Higher Education (Mesri)

Dear Faculty and Staff members, dear Students,

Let me provide you with the latest recommendations given by the Health Authorities and by the Ministry of Higher Education (MESRI). You will also find them on the French Government website https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus. We would also like remind you that a hotline is now available in France to answer all your questions on the coronavirus from 09:00 to 19:00 7 days/7: 0 800 130 000.

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, the ESCP Management Board has been in constant coordination with the Deans of each campus and we pay the utmost attention to its developments:

• by enforcing the instructions of the national and regional authorities where ESCP is located.
• by making available the latest information received and regularly communicated and updated on the home page of the ESCP website.
• by getting prepared for several scenarios and
• by organising online courses when necessary; the Turin campus is currently operating in this way. 

I would like to commend the collective effort that brings us fully in line with the instructions of the various governments.

Since the transition to stage 2 emergency, two days ago, a meeting was held in Paris on Tuesday, 3 March, with all the Directors of Parisian institutions and officials from Health and Higher Education ministries. The activation of stage 2 means that the virus is not yet actively circulating on the territory but that the health services are more widely mobilised.

1. Quarantine measures 
   
   1.1 Abolition of quarantine measures for the majority of areas internationally:
   Due to the activation of stage 2 of the national plan for the prevention and management of the epidemic, the government has lifted quarantine measures for people returning from China (mainland China excluding Hubei province, Hong Kong, Macao), Singapore, South Korea, Veneto and Lombardy (excluding the cities mentioned below). Staff, teachers and students returning from these areas, and not showing symptoms related to the Coronavirus, can therefore resume their normal activities.
   
   1.2 Maintenance of quarantine measures for certain areas internationally:
   Quarantine measures apply to all individuals who have stayed in the Hubei Province in China or in the Italian cities of Bertonico; Casalpusterlengo; Castelgerundo; Castiglione D'Adda; Codogno; Fombio; Maleo; San Fiorano; Somaglia; Terranova dei Passerini in Lombardy, and Vò in Veneto, within 14 days of their return to the country where their campus is located.
   
   1.3 Identification of new clusters in France (as of 03/03/2020)
   Three areas of the French national territory ("clusters") justify these same restrictive measures of isolation for 14 days: any person who has had contact with one of these clusters must inform ESCP and stay at home. The three clusters identified on 02/03/20 (list likely to be updated daily on ESCP website) are:
   • The territories of the communes of Creil, Crepy-en-Valois, Vaumoise, Lamorlaye, Lagny
   • leSec in the Oise department.
   • The commune of La Balme-de-Sillingy in Haute-Savoie
   • The communes of Auray, Carnac and Crac'h in Morbihan.
2. Measures concerning travel 
   Travel within Europe, outside the clusters listed above, is allowed until further notice. As a precaution and to reduce the risk of spreading, all business travel outside Europe or in confined areas should be postponed until further notice.
3. Protective/preventive measures
   
   3.1 Reminder of daily actions
   • Wash your hands very regularly or use a hydro-alcoholic solution.
   • Coughing or sneezing into your elbow
   • Do not shake hands, avoid hugging
   • Use disposable tissues
   • Wear a mask only if there are signs of illness, or after contact with people known to be at high risk. 
   3.2 If symptoms occur (fever, coughing, difficult breathing)
   • In order to avoid any propagation, do not go to your workplace, to your doctor's office or to the emergency room.
   • Isolate yourself at home and contact your national authorities to report symptoms and recent stays. They will indicate the procedure to follow
   • Notify your supervisor and the Human Resources Department of your home campus by email

Faced with a risk of extreme urgency, to inform the School, please note the following telephone number for the Paris campus: +33 6 45 51 87 18 where an employee on duty can contact the members of the Management Board.

Let us respect these instructions together and inform your line managers in the event of a problem.

Warmest wishes, 

Prof. Frank Bournois
Executive President & Dean

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25 Feb 2020
France
Position of the Paris Campus

French Ministry of Higher Education has adopted preventive measures to safeguard public health in France.

Anyone who would have returned from the following countries and regions China (Mainland, Hong Kong, Macao), Singapore, South Korea, or regions of Lombardy and Venetia in Italy must remain in quarantine for 14 days since 16 of February 2020.

For the persons concerned, please refer to the precautionary recommendations of the French Public Health Ministry. For any questions, don’t hesitate to call in France 0800 130 000.

Please also report any travel to these countries and regions.

We will continue to update any further developments.

Frank Bournois
Paris Campus Dean

27 December 2021 ^{[last update]}
Italy
Green Pass validity reduced to 6 months and NEW safety measures

After the latest decision of the Italian Government, starting from February 1^st the EU Covid Certificate (Green Pass) validity will be reduced to 6 months.

We invite all students to schedule their vaccine booster and check that their Green Pass validity covers the entire stay in Italy, as it is mandatory for accessing the school.

In addition to that, other safety measures have been issued:

• Wearing a mask is mandatory also outdoors
• FFP2 masks are mandatory in theatres, cinemas, concerts, indoor events and on board all public transport
• Discos will be closed until Jan 31st
• Outdoor events with big gatherings are forbidden
• The Green Pass rafforzato (obtained with vaccination or after having had Covid) is mandatory also for accessing gyms, museums, spas and other indoor activities

You can find here all the updates.

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15 December 2021
Italy
Travel measures and Green Pass Rafforzato

Safety measures for entering Italy from European countries have been reinforced and will remain valid from 16^th December 16 2021 to 31^stJanuaray 2022.

If you have had Covid in the past 6 months or are vaccinated (EMA approved):

• Bring a negative result of a swab done in the 24 hours (if antigenic) or 48 hours (if molecular/PCR) prior the arrival in Italy
• Show your Eu Digital Covid Certificate (Green pass) or similar document
• Fill in and bring the Passenger Locator Form (PLF)

If you are not vaccinated or have not had Covid in the past 6 months:

• Bring a negative result of a swab done in the 24 hours (if antigenic) or 48 hours (if molecular/PCR) prior the arrival in Italy
• Fill in and bring the Passenger Locator Form (PLF)
• Undergo 5 days of self isolation
• Take a negative swab at the end of the isolation

Fill in the Questionnaire to learn more about your situation or check all the details here.

Green Pass Rafforzato

Starting from 6^th December, the Government has introduced a new type of Green Pass called rafforzato, obtained only after vaccination, or having had Covid.

This is mandatory for accessing:

• Bars and restaurants (inside)
• Discos and clubs
• Theatres, cinemas and shows
• Sporting events

The standard Green Pass (obtainable also with a negative test) has become mandatory also for all public transport (buses and local trains).
Previous measures remain in place.

The Student Experience Office is at your disposal for any doubts or questions: studentexperience.it@escp.eu.

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03 November 2021
Italy
Travel measures

Following the latest dispositions issued by the Italian government, starting from September 1st 2021, the Green Pass (EU Digital Covid Certificate) is mandatory for students and school staff.

The certificate is necessary also for the following transport means:

• airplanes
• ships and ferries
• trains (e.g., intercity and high-speed trains)
• inter-regional buses

Check the image below for the latest updates:

Fill in the Questionnaire to learn more about your situation.
Check here all the dispositions and exceptions.

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2 September 2021
Italy
New measures travel + EU COVID Certificate

Following the latest dispositions issued by the Italian government, starting from September 1st 2021, the Green Pass (EU Digital Covid Certificate) is mandatory for students and school staff.

The certificate is necessary also for the following transport means:

• airplanes
• ships and ferries
• trains (e.g., intercity and high-speed trains)
• inter-regional buses

Starting from 31^st August students coming from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Brazil can now enter in Italy.
Check the image below for the latest updates:

Fill in the Questionnaire to learn more about your situation.
Check here all the dispositions and exceptions.

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12 August 2021
Italy
Green pass mandatory for schools

Following the latest dispositions issued by the Italian government, starting from August 6th 2021, the Green Pass (EU Digital Covid Certificate) is mandatory for accessing ESCP Business School and attending on-site classes.

The certificate is necessary also for:

• Indoor tables of bars, pubs, restaurants
• Cinemas, theatres, museums, and indoor concerts
• Gyms or indoor swimming pools
• Fairs, congresses, festivals, and conventions
• Attending parties and receptions
• Participating in public competitions

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3 August 2021
Italy
EU Digital Covid Certificate

From 6^th August 2021, the Green Pass certificate is going to be mandatory in Italy for:

• Indoor tables of bars, pubs, restaurants
• Cinemas, theatres, museums, and indoor concerts
• Gyms or indoor swimming pools
• Fairs, congresses, festivals, and conventions
• Attending parties and receptions
• Participate in public competitions

For all these activities, it will be necessary to show the Green Pass for everyone including children starting from age 12. If you do not respect this rule, you risk paying a fine of up to 400 euros.

Also remember that, from 1^st July 2021, the Green Pass is necessary also for travelling in Europe from one country to another, avoiding quarantine. Whenever you take a train, ship, or plane crossing the border you will need to show your ID and Green Pass.

What is the Green Pass?

The Green Pass, also called the EU Digital Covid Certificate, is a document that shows:

• You have gotten at least one dose of the anti-Covid19 vaccine
• You have had the Covid19 virus and you have healed (6 months)
• You resulted negative to a Covid 19 test*

*Please note that the Italian Red Cross is providing free Coronavirus testing in many cities of Italy. In Torino you will find them in:
Torino Porta Nuova Station (entrance on the right side)
From 10:00 to 18:00 (no need to book an appointment, just follow the queue)

If you are coming from outside Europe you will need to do a swab, 5 days of isolation and another swab at the end of quarantine. Check the image below for details.

For all updated news you can also check the official government website here.

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30 July 2021
Italy
Travelling limitations have been extended, you can find below the latest dispositions.

Fill in the Questionnaire to learn more about your situation.
Check here all the dispositions and exceptions.

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9 July 2021
Italy
New travelling measures were introduced, you can find below the latest dispositions.

Fill in the Questionnaire to learn more about your situation.

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14 June 2021
Italy
Starting from Monday, June 14th, Piedmont is classified white zone.

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24 May 2021
Italy
Following the new government dispositions the safety measures have changed.

These are the main updates:

• Curfew from 11 pm to 5 am
• Travelling between yellow regions is always allowed.
• People entering Italy from the EU will only need a negative swab done in the 48 hours prior to their arrival
• Museums and cinemas are open (reservation might be needed)
• Gyms are open

Click here for more details.

¹ Check here the full list of countries and exceptions.

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3 May 2021
Italy
Thanks to a general improvement, Piedmont is now classified as a yellow zone.

Travelling to and from a yellow region is allowed, as well as travelling within the municipality and Piedmont region.

• Shops are open, except for shopping centres during the weekends
• Restaurants and cafés are open for both lunch and dinner, provided they can seat the guests outside
• Theatres, cinemas and museums are open
• The curfew remains in place from 10 pm to 5 am

New travelling limitations were introduced, you can find below the latest dispositions.

¹ Check here the full list of countries and exceptions.
² Check here for details.

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23 Apr 2021
Italy
Entering in Italy.

Find below the latest dispositions

¹ Check here the full list of countries and exceptions.
² Check here for details.

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12 Apr 2021
Italy
Starting from 12^th April Piedmont is classified as an orange zone for at least two weeks.

You can find the general measures in the chart below, here are some highlights:

• Travelling within the Municipality is allowed without restrictions
• Travelling outside the Municipality and Region is forbidden (it is always possible to go back to your residence)
• Shops are open, except for shopping centres during the weekends
• Individual physical activity is allowed outside

Click here for more information.

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7 Apr 2021
Italy
Safety measures for travelling in Italy have changed

Please find the latest update below:

Check here for exemptions and the full list of countries included.
Fill in the Questionnaire to learn more about your situation!

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15 Mar 2021
Italy
Piedmont is a RED ZONE from 15^th March

Starting from 15^th March Piedmont is classified as a red zone for at least two weeks.

You can find the general measures in the chart below, here are some highlights:

• Travelling should be reduced to the bare minimum, even within the Municipality
• Travelling outside the Municipality and Region is forbidden (it is always possible to go back to your residence)
• Shops are closed, except for supermarkets, pharmacies and tobacco stores
• Visiting other people’s homes is forbidden

Regardless of any changes, it is confirmed that during the period from 3rd to 5th April (Easter holidays) all Italy will be a red zone.

Click here for more information.

We remain at your disposal.

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10 Mar 2021
Italy
Switch to Online Classes From 8^th March

Following the latest safety measures issued by the Regional Authorities to face the worsening of the COVID-19 situation, all classes will be switched online starting from Monday 8^th March for at least two weeks.

Moreover, Piedmont Region has adopted a new measure to avoid gatherings: starting from 6^th March, all public sport facilities will be closed (e.g. skate parks, basketball or soccer fields).

Click here for more information.

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2 Mar 2021
Italy
Starting from 1^st March, Piedmont is classified Orange Zone for at least two weeks.

You can find all the measures below; here are the main changes:

• Travelling outside the Municipality is forbidden
• Travelling between regions is forbidden
• Bars and restaurants are closed, only take away or delivery is allowed

On site classes are not affected by this change and will go on as planned.

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24 Feb 2021
Italy
Updates on Safety Measures After the Latest Council of Ministers

The Italian Government has extended the ban on travel between Regions until 27^th March 2021.

Moreover, in red areas it is forbidden to visit other people’s homes, except for professional reasons, or health or urgent issues.
Due to the intensification of the contagion, we may incur in temporary total lockdowns in certain areas.

Restrictions to mobility from abroad

• Entrance into Italy is allowed from other European states. Specific restrictions apply to Austria, Northern Ireland and UK.
  It is mandatory to undergo a swab in the 48 hours before arrival and present the negative results on arrival.
• Entrance from non-European states is allowed for study purposes.
  It is mandatory to undergo a 14-day period of self-isolation upon arrival.
• Travelling from Brasil is forbidden.

Click here for further information.  

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1^st Feb 2021
Italy
Starting on the 1^st of February, Piedmont Is Classified as a Yellow Zone.

For further information, check the FAQ on the Government website.

If you are travelling from abroad:

• EU countries: mandatory negative swab has to be done 48 hours prior to arrival in Italy
• Non-EU countries: mandatory 14 days of isolation

If you want to know more, check the Questionnaire.  

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22 Jan 2021
Italy
Onsite Classes Resume From 1^st February

Following the latest Italian Prime Ministerial Decree, Turin Campus will partially resume onsite classes starting from 1^st February.

The objective is to have at least 50% of classes on site.
Due to the situation, students will be able to choose to continue online (live streaming will be available) or join onsite classes.
Exams will be held online in any case.

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20 Jan 2021
Italy
Starting on 17^th January, Piedmont Is Classified as an Orange Zone.

For the general measures, please refer to the chart.

Here are the main changes:

• Bars, cafés and ice cream shops can supply take away only from 5 am to 6 pm (delivery is always allowed)
• You can visit a friend in the same Municipality (Comune), maximum of 2 people once a day
• It is forbidden to travel outside the region, no matter the colour

For further information, check the FAQ on the Government website.

If you are travelling from abroad:

• EU countries: mandatory negative swab has to be done 48 hours prior to arrival in Italy
• Non-EU countries: mandatory 14 days of isolation

If you want to know more, check the Questionnaire.  

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11 Jan 2021
Italy
Turin Campus Continues Online Classes Until the End of January

The Covid-19 situation is still very serious and is affecting everyone throughout Europe and the world. Travelling across countries is strongly discouraged, and on-line teaching as well as working from home are highly recommended when not mandatory.

The current regulations (valid until 15^th Jan) maintain online classes for all Universities, with possible exceptions for first year courses and small groups. We have thus been able to resume onsite classes at Turin Campus for a limited number of students starting on 7^th January 2021.

Further to recent resolutions of the German, British and French governments, we have decided not to wait for an update by the Italian government and keep online classes until the end of January for all other students. In the meantime, we will monitor the situation and adhere to government instructions in the hope that in the near future most of the constraints put on the higher education system will be relaxed.

We stand by our students and will continue to provide the best possible learning experience, no matter the circumstances.

Piedmont will be a yellow area until 15^th Jan, find the safety measures in place below.

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21 Dec 2020
Italy
Spring Term COVID-19 Measures in Turin

ESCP Turin continues with online courses at least until the 15^th January 2021.

The latest Italian Prime Ministerial Decree issued on Friday 18^th December 2020 confirms the suspension of onsite classes for all the Universities. Exceptions are possible for first-year classes and small group programmes. Therefore, ESCP Turin Campus continues to deliver courses online at least until Friday 15^th January 2021, except for the PMY, IFBM and MBA programmes which will resume onsite classes between Monday 7^th and 18^th January 2021.

The opening of onsite classes for other courses depends on the new Prime Ministerial Decree valid from 18^th January, which will be issued in the previous days.

Travellers

• Travelling to Italy from the UK and Northern Ireland is forbidden between 21^st Dec and 6^th Jan (this also includes people who have been in those countries in the 14 days prior)
• If you entered in Italy between 7^th Dec and 20^th Dec from the UK or Northern Ireland you should contact the local health authority (ASL) to get a swab
• If you enter/return to Italy from Non-European Countries 14 days of self-isolation are mandatory
• If you enter/return to Italy from European Countries, it will be mandatory to provide a negative Covid test done in the 48 hours before your arrival
• It is always necessary to fill in the self-declaration

If you have doubts:

• verify with the Consulate/Embassy or on the Italian government website
• check the official Questionnaire

Safety measures in Italy

Italy is divided into three areas (yellow, orange and red) with different safety measures.

Starting from 13^th Dec Piedmont region is considered a Yellow area (with exceptions, see below) here the main provisions:

• Restaurants and cafés are open from 5 am to 6 pm (home delivery and takeaway is allowed until 10 pm)
• It is allowed to travel inside Piedmont and to another yellow region 
• Curfew from 10 pm to 5 am
• It is mandatory to wear a mask and keep safety distance
• Theatres, cinemas, sports clubs, swimming pools, fitness are closed

Special mobility restrictions for the holidays (valid throughout the Italian territory)

• From Dec 21^st to Jan 6^th it is forbidden to move through regions
• On 24^th-27^th, 31^st Dec and 1^st-3^rd, 5^th-6^th Jan the red zone rules are in place
• On 28^th-30^th Dec and 4^th Jan the orange zone rules are in place  
• Special curfew for 1^st Jan from 10 pm to 7 am (instead of the usual 10 pm to 5 am)
• You can visit a friend’s or relative’s house, only 1 visit per day allowed, max 2 guests

The Turin Student Affairs office is always at your disposal if you have specific questions: studentoffice.torino@escp.eu

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4 Nov 2020
Italy
New COVID-19 Measures in Turin

ESCP Turin Campus switches all courses online as of Thursday 5 November 2020.

The latest Italian Prime Ministerial Decree relating to the COVID-19 emergency places the Piedmont Region in the so-called Red Zone, of maximum alert. For these areas, the Decree provides for the momentary suspension of onsite classes for all the Universities of the region. Therefore, ESCP Turin Campus is adapting and switching all courses online as of Thursday 5 November 2020.

Except for necessary activities such as the production of online courses, IT support, student support etc., all event activities are closed on both of the Torino campus sites for the duration of the lockdown.

The Student Affairs team will be available as Help Desk, to support students who are in need:  studentoffice.torino@escp.eu

Also, on Friday 6 November 2020, new restrictions on public life will come into effect throughout Piedmont for at least 2 weeks. Please find below the most relevant measures:

• Theatres, cinemas, clubs, bars, sports clubs, swimming pools, gyms and beauty salons as well as restaurants and cafés will be closed (home delivery and takeaway is allowed)
• Supermarkets, food shops, pharmacies, tobacco shops and newsstands will be open, but all other retail stores will be closed
• Curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. (except for work, health, or exceptional reasons and with self-certification)
• It will be forbidden to go outside the Piedmont region or to move from one city to another (except for work, health, or exceptional reasons and with self-certification)
• It is warmly suggested to avoid public transport

Please download your Self-certification form here ^{[PDF - IT]}

For further information, check the Italian Government website ^[IT]

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19 Oct 2020
Italy
Latest COVID-19 Updates: New Travel Restrictions

New restrictions for those travelling to Italy from other UE regions are now in place.

It is now compulsory to wear a face mask everywhere: outdoors and indoors.

All updated rules and information

[..] Belgium, France, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Spain, the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland: those who enter/return to Italy from these Countries (after stay or even only transit in the 14 days prior to entering Italy), in addition to completing a self-declaration, shall also:

• present a declaration to the effect that they have taken a molecular or antigenic swab test, with a negative result, within 72 hours before entering Italy.

alternatively

• undergo a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port, or border location (where possible) or within 48 hours of entering Italy at the competent local health authority surgery.

Persons who stayed or transited in any of these countries in the 14 days prior to returning to Italy shall also communicate their entry into the Italian territory to the Prevention Department of the competent Health Authority, by filling in this form.

Useful website for who is entering in Italy

Starting from 18th October, all bars, restaurants, and commercial activities (pharmacies excluded) will close at midnight. Between 6 pm and midnight restaurants and bars can only serve seated clients.

If you need any help or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our Student Affairs Office.

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23 Sep 2020
Italy
Latest COVID-19 Updates: New Travel Restrictions

New restrictions for those travelling to Italy from some French regions are now in place.

Italy has added France to the list of European countries from which travellers must undergo Covid-19 testing.

Croatia, Greece, Malta, Spain, French regions of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Corsica, Hauts-de-France, Ilȇ -de-France, New Aquitaine, Occitania, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (as per the Order of the Minister of Health of 21^st September 2020, in force from 22^nd September to 7^th October 2020, subject to the possible adoption of a new Prime Ministerial Decree before 7 October): those who enter/return to Italy from these Countries (after stay or even only transit in the 14 days prior to entering Italy), in addition to completing a self-declaration, must also: 

• present a declaration to the effect that they have taken a molecular or antigenic swab test, with a negative result, within 72 hours before entering Italy;

alternatively

• take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port, or border location (where possible) or within 48 hours of entering Italy at the competent local health authority surgery.

For further information, please check the FAQ on the Italian Government website.

Persons who stayed or transited in any foreign country in the 14 days prior to returning to Italy shall also communicate their entry into the Italian territory to the Prevention Department of the competent Health Authority, by filling in this form.

If you need any help or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our Student Affairs Office.

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23 Sep 2020
Italy
Latest COVID-19 Updates: New Travel Restrictions

New restrictions for those travelling to Italy from some French regions are now in place.

Italy has added France to the list of European countries from which travellers must undergo Covid-19 testing.

Croatia, Greece, Malta, Spain, French regions of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Corsica, Hauts-de-France, Ilȇ -de-France, New Aquitaine, Occitania, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (as per the Order of the Minister of Health of 21^st September 2020, in force from 22^nd September to 7^th October 2020, subject to the possible adoption of a new Prime Ministerial Decree before 7 October): those who enter/return to Italy from these Countries (after stay or even only transit in the 14 days prior to entering Italy), in addition to completing a self-declaration, must also: 

• present a declaration to the effect that they have taken a molecular or antigenic swab test, with a negative result, within 72 hours before entering Italy;

alternatively

• take a molecular or antigenic swab test on arrival at the airport, port, or border location (where possible) or within 48 hours of entering Italy at the competent local health authority surgery.

For further information, please check the FAQ on the Italian Government website.

Persons who stayed or transited in any foreign country in the 14 days prior to returning to Italy shall also communicate their entry into the Italian territory to the Prevention Department of the competent Health Authority, by filling in this form.

If you need any help or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our Student Affairs Office.

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20 Aug 2020
Italy
Latest COVID-19 Updates: New Travel Restrictions for Incoming Students Starting on Turin Campus in Autumn 2020

New restrictions for those travelling to Italy from Croatia, Greece, Malta, Spain, Romania and Bulgaria are now in place.

Travels for reasons of work, health, study or absolute necessity are still allowed from any Countries. However, different limitations do apply.

Students travelling to Italy from the EU Member States (except for Croatia, Greece, Malta, Spain, Romania and Bulgaria), Schengen Member States, UK and Northern Island, Andorra, Principality of Monaco, Republic of San Marino or Vatican City State are allowed to enter without limitations. They would be asked to fill in a self-declaration form.

Students travelling (after a stay or even only transit) from Croatia, Greece, Malta and Spain from the 13^th August, will be also required to either to:

• present a statement that they have undergone a molecular or antigenic test carried out by means of a swab and a negative result within 72 hours before entering the national territory;

or

• undergo a molecular or antigenic test; to be swabbed upon arrival at the airport, port, or border location (where possible) or within 48 hours of entering the national territory at the reference local health unit.

Students travelling (after a stay or even only transit) from the rest of the World, including Romania and Bulgaria, from the 13^th August, will be required to observe a 14-day quarantine period in self-isolation and fill in a self-declaration form in which it is compulsory to indicate the reason for their travel.

For further information, please check the FAQ on the Italian Government website.

Should you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our Student Affairs Office.

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15 Jul 2020
Italy
Relevant COVID-19 and Public Health Updates for Incoming Students Starting on Turin Campus in Autumn 2020

The ESCP Turin Campus will reopen on 1^st September. We would like to reassure students that with the start of the 2020-2021 academic year, ESCP Turin Campus will resume face-to-face teaching, supported by digital content.

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, ESCP faculty and team have worked to rethink and to develop further our pedagogical approach and teaching practices, to guarantee the highest quality for every likely study scenario this autumn.

The Programmes will be organised in a blended formula of the courses from September in compliance with social distancing and the COVID-19 related directives imposed by the competent local authorities, in order to guarantee the excellence of the learning experience and the safety of all students, faculty and ESCP staff.

At the moment, the ESCP Turin Campus is still closed to students, but our staff continues to work remotely from home. All academic, administrative and recruiting activities are guaranteed online.

In July, however, Turin Campus welcomes the GMP class back on-site, following protocols on social distancing and sanitary measures.

• We will give you further updates as the situation regarding Covid-19 develops.
  In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact our Student Affairs Office.

Travelling to Italy updates

Italy has allowed free movement to and from the EU and Schengen zone countries, including the UK, since 3^rdJune.

From 1^stJuly, some restrictions on travel to Italy and abroad have been lifted. Travels for reasons of work, health, study or absolute necessity are allowed from any Countries. People travelling to Italy from all Countries other than EU Member States, Schengen Member States, UK and Northern Island, Andorra, Principality of Monaco, Republic of San Marino or Vatican City State will still be required to observe a 14-day quarantine period in self-isolation.

• For further information, check the FAQ on the Italian Government website.

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4 May 2020
Italy
Position of the Turin Campus

From 4^th May, in Italy, starts the “Phase 2”, a gradual softening of the lockdown.

• The new measures, set out in a government decree signed on 26^th April, can be consulted here: http://www.governo.it/ it/faq-fasedue
• ESCP Turin Campus is still closed, but all our staff continue to work remotely from home.
  All academic and recruiting activities are guaranteed online. 

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9 Mar 2020
Italy
Position of the Turin Campus:
Turin Campus Continues On-Line Classes Until End of the Spring Semester

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff of ESCP Business School Turin Campus,

Early this morning, the Italian government issued a decree which puts under travel restrictions the entire Lombardy region and 14 other provinces (Modena, Parma, Piacenza, Reggio nell'Emilia, Rimini, Pesaro-Urbino, Alessandria, Asti, Novara, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Vercelli, Padova, Treviso and Venezia); and, among other measures, extends the suspension of teaching activities in those areas until at least 3 April, while in the province of Turin the suspension is limited to March 15.

Given the emergency situation and importance of carefully following any prescription that would limit the spread of the COVID-19 and preserve the health of all our students, we have decided to continue delivering classes on-line until the end of the spring semester.

We are also looking at finding ways, in accordance with relevant legislations, so that students don’t have to return on campus for their final assessment. You will be notified about the details as soon as possible.

Thank you again for your undivided support, commitment and understanding during these challenging times.

Francesco Rattalino
Turin Campus Dean

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4 Mar 2020
Italy
Position of the Turin Campus:
Italy’s Government Will Temporarily Close the Nation’s Schools and Universities From Thursday 5 March for 10 Days

Dear Students, Faculty and Staff of ESCP Business School Turin Campus,

After ten days of suspension of on-campus teaching activities, we are proud to inform you that the Turin campus of ESCP Business School has carried on working as usual, leveraging smart working and virtual conference tools, and as of Monday this week it has resumed scheduled classes on-line.
I want to thank professors, admin staff and students for their commitment, flexibility and enthusiasm in facing this unexpected and unpredictable challenge. As we claim in our website: “In life as in business, everything starts with choices” and we chose to be stronger than COVID – 19. This will make our community stronger than ever.

Italy’s Government will temporarily close the nation’s schools and universities  (DPCM 4th March 2020) from Thursday 5 March for 10 days to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

We need to respect all the containment measures and make them fit into our daily activity, therefore we have decided to continue delivering classes on-line until further notice.
Business trips for faculty and staff remain suspended as a precautionary measure until further notice.

Thank you for your support and collaboration during this period.

Francesco Rattalino
Turin Campus Dean

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3 Mar 2020
Italy
Position of the Turin Campus:
Latest Recommendations Given by the Italian Health Authorities and the Italian Ministry of Health

Dear Students,

We provide you with the latest recommendations given by the Italian Health authorities and the Italian Ministry of Health, which you can find on the official website (in Italian – click here for updates in English).

We also remind you that several toll-free numbers are available to answer your questions on the coronavirus:

• 1500 available 24/7
• 800 19 20 20 available 24/7 (for Piedmont only)
• 800 333 444 available Mon-Fri from 8 am to 8 pm (for Piedmont only)

Since the outbreak of Covid-19, the ESCP Management Board has been in constant coordination with the Deans of each campus and we pay the utmost attention to its developments:

• by enforcing the instructions of the national and regional authorities where ESCP is located.
• by making available the latest information received and regularly communicated and updated on the home page of ESCP website;
• by getting prepared for several scenarios and
• by organising online courses when necessary; the Turin campus is currently operating in this way.

I would like to commend the collective effort that brings us fully in line with the instructions of the various governments.

The Italian Council of Ministers declared the state of emergency because of the risk related to the Coronavirus outbreak. Health services are mobilised and alert and the situation is constantly monitored in collaboration with WHO and all Institutions concerned.

1. Quarantine measures
   A 14 days quarantine must be observed for people who:
   • Have arrived in Italy after travelling to areas at risk in China (click here for the map) in the 14 days prior to February 21st
   • came in contact with someone infected with Coronavirus
   If you stayed in any of these Italian cities from February 15th to March 1st please inform your doctor or the health services (call 112): Bertonico, Casalpusterlengo, Castelgerundo, Castiglione D'Adda, Codogno, Fombio, Maleo, San Fiorano, Somaglia, Terranova dei Passerini in Lombardy, and Vò in Veneto.
   
   We also ask all those who have been in the towns at risk or have had contact with people residing in those areas, to remain in quarantine for 14 days from the last contact with people from those areas.
    
2. Measures concerning travels
    
   • Travel in Europe
     Travel to seminars or in connection with internships within Europe is allowed until further notice unless the destination falls within a high risk cluster/area as listed above. This list may be extended in the days ahead and any region/area added will be precluded.
   • Travel outside of Europe
     As a precaution, and in order to reduce the risks of propagation, any travel outside of Europe for seminars or study trips not yet started should be postponed until further notice.
     We also urge postponement of any internship not yet started if the position is in any location outside of Europe. Any internship already started within a high risk/cluster area should be notified immediately. Inform your Programme Office of the situation, whichever applies.
     By exception, students from outside of Europe are allowed to do their internship in their country of citizenship.
      
3. Measures concerning absences
   Local Higher Education authorities encourage on-site classes (except for the Turin campus), which continue with comprehensive public health measures in place. As such, class attendance is highly recommended where such provision continues (all other campuses). Coronavirus-related absences are excused, provided you inform your Program Office and supply a statement accounting for your absence. You may be requested to report in to your campus during any period of self-exclusion, especially where visa regulations apply.
   
   Each programme is currently implementing online courses via Blackboard or Skype, to allow instruction and learning support to continue in the best conditions possible. Provisions may vary by programme and/or campus but professors are being equipped with the necessary tools to support you as fully as possible.
   
   Standard programme requirements on (physical) class attendance are suspended for those holding a Coronavirus-related absence under the stated procedure. Further guidelines on this will follow from Programme Directors if appropriate. Any limits or qualifications to this exemption will be subsequently detailed.
    
4. Preventive measures
    
   4.1 Reminder of the daily steps to adopt
   • Wash your hands very regularly or use a hydro-alcoholic solution.
   • Coughing or sneezing into his elbow
   • Do not shake hands, avoid hugging.
   • Use disposable tissues
   • Wear a mask only if there are signs of illness, or after contact with people known to be at high risk.
      
   4.2 If symptoms occur (fever or feeling of fever, cough, breathing difficulties)
   • In order to avoid any propagation, do not go to your workplace, your doctor's office or to the emergency room.
   • Isolate yourself at home and contact the Emergency number 112 reporting symptoms and recent stays. They will indicate the procedure to follow.
   • Notify your supervisor and the Human Resources Department on your allocated campus

Together, let’s follow these guidelines and inform your programme office in case of problems.

Best regards,

Prof. Frank BOURNOIS
Executive President & Dean   

Prof. Francesco RATTALINO
Turin Campus Dean

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28 Feb 2020
Italy
Position of the Turin Campus:
Turin Campus Will Resume Classes On-Line Next Week, While Still Being Closed to Students

Dear Faculty, Staff and Students of ESCP Business School Turin Campus,

Here is an update on the situation relating to the new Coronavirus (Covid-19): Turin Campus has followed all indications of the proper local and national authorities to the letter and to further guarantee the safeguard of the health of our students, teachers and employees we have decided to continue with the suspension of on-site teaching activities (lessons, exams and meetings with teachers) on the Turin Campus for one more week, that is until Saturday 7^th March, however  we have organised on-line lessons so students will not remain behind in the academic programme. This means that students are not allowed to be at the campus next week, but they are warmly recommended to attend classes on-line until further provision about attendance are provided by the program directors.

Teachers and staff have all put in great effort to supply students with this opportunity and will continue to do their best to get everyone through this difficult moment as efficiently as possible. Students will receive specific instructions on how to access lessons directly from the Programme Office.

The operations of the Turin Campus offices will continue as they have been and administrative services that do not involve public contact will be provided.

Once again we ask all those who have been in the towns at risk or have had contact with people residing in those areas, to remain in quarantine for 14 days from the last contact with people from those areas.

We will immediately advise students, personnel, and the community of any further news and information about the situation, in the meantime we can take the first step in getting back to business as usual.

Thank you so much for your support.

Francesco Rattalino
Turin Campus Dean