TAIS Naples vs The International School of Naples

	T TAIS Naples Naples, Italy	T The International School of Naples Naples, Italy
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Fees / year	Fees / year €7,100 - 16,600	Fees / year €7,760 - 16,770
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum, Montessori Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum
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Instruction language	Instruction language English, Italian	Instruction language English, Italian
Opened	Opened 2015	Opened 1964
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location TAIS Naples is in the Bagnoli district of Naples, Italy, at Parco San Laise - ex JFC NATO Base. The address is Viale della Liberazione 1, Building C (ex-NATO JFC HQ), 80124 Bagnoli, Naples.	Location The school is located at Via della Liberazione 1, 80125 Napoli NA, Italy. It is located in the ex-NATO base in Bagnoli, Naples.
Stages	Stages Preschool; Pre-kindergarten; Primary Education (1st–5th grades); Secondary Education (6th grade).	Stages The school serves ages 3–18 with Montessori Early Childhood, Elementary (Grades 1–5), Middle School (Grades 6–8), and High School (Grades 9–12). It uses a US–International standards-based curriculum culminating in the High School Diploma.
School type	School type International day school offering the American Curriculum alongside the Italian ministerial program.	School type The school is an international, American-International college preparatory program serving Pre-K through Grade 12. It is accredited by US and international agencies and is an AP and SAT testing site.
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support English as a Second Language available with personalized English language courses taught by native-speaking, highly qualified teachers.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Italy	Country affiliation The school has American international affiliation.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Annual tuition and instalment schedule (academic year 2025–2026) - Preschool and Pre‑Kindergarten: EUR 3,996.00 per year; or EUR 444.00 when paid in 9 monthly instalments. - Kindergarten: EUR 4,698.00 per year; or EUR 522.00 when paid in 9 monthly instalments. - Primary — 1st Grade: EUR 6,741.00 per year; or EUR 749.00 when paid in 9 monthly instalments. - Primary — 2nd, 3rd and 4th Grades: EUR 7,092.00 per year; or EUR 788.00 when paid in 9 monthly instalments. - Primary — 5th Grade: EUR 7,128.00 per year; or EUR 792.00 when paid in 9 monthly instalments. - Secondary — 6th Grade: EUR 6,858.00 per year; or EUR 762.00 when paid in 9 monthly instalments. - Secondary — 7th Grade: EUR 6,993.00 per year; or EUR 777.00 when paid in 9 monthly instalments. - Secondary — 8th Grade: EUR 7,083.00 per year; or EUR 787.00 when paid in 9 monthly instalments. Application, registration and deposit fees - Admission (application) fee: EUR 290.00 payable at application/registration. - Registration deposit (pre‑enrolment deposit): EUR 350.00 due at submission of the application/pre‑registration; this deposit is deducted from the final instalment. Refund of the deposit requires written cancellation within 30 days of signing and no later than 15 June 2025 (per the school's registration conditions). Billing schedule and payment terms - Two payment methods are offered: - Annual single payment: pay the full annual tuition in one instalment by 15 September 2025 and receive a 6% reduction on the annual fee (reduction calculated net of didactic material). - Nine monthly instalments: pay the annual fee in 9 equal monthly instalments, due by the 10th of each month from September through May; the 6% early‑payment reduction does not apply if using the 9‑instalment plan. - Sibling discounts: second child 10% discount; third and fourth child 15% discount. Discounts are calculated net of didactic material and are cumulative where applicable. Boarding - Boarding fees: Not applicable — no boarding fees or boarding programme are listed in the school's tuition schedule for the 2025–2026 academic year. What is included and what is excluded from tuition - Included in the tuition: the Italian programme and the Spanish programme are included in the school fees; the Cambridge ESOL exam fee is included for classes 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade. The school provides the school uniform for students up to 5th grade and indicates provision of didactic material. - Explicit exclusions from the tuition: the cost of Italian textbooks is not included; the cost of French textbooks and the DELF exam is not included; the cost of books for Cambridge examinations is not included; books for Science and Art History are not included for any class. Other costs and optional charges - Exam fees and examination‑related books: as above, some exam fees and exam books are included for specific grades (Cambridge ESOL for 2nd–4th) and excluded for others (DELF, Cambridge exam books for higher grades); additional textbook and exam costs may apply depending on the grade and the subject. - Uniform: the school supplies uniform for pupils up to 5th grade (no separate uniform fee listed in the tuition schedule). Refunds and cancellations - Registration deposit refund: the EUR 350.00 deposit will be refunded if written cancellation of the pre‑registration is made within 30 days of signing and no later than 15 June 2025; failure to meet these terms leads to forfeiture of the deposit. The deposit is otherwise deducted from the final instalment. - No other explicit general refund schedule for tuition instalments or prorated refunds is listed in the published tuition schedule; enrolment contract terms apply at acceptance. Fee payment options (invoicing / instruments) - The published fee schedule specifies the payment timing options (single annual payment with discount, or 9 monthly instalments) and deadlines but does not list specific payment instruments (for example, bank transfer details or credit card acceptance) within the tuition schedule document. Parents should follow the school's enrolment contract and administration instructions for the accepted payment instruments and banking details.	Fee details Application fees - No specific application or registration fee amount is publicly posted. The school's official Fee Schedule, which would list any application/registration charges, is distributed through the school's OpenApply inquiry system or provided directly by the Registrar. Tuition fees by year group (per year / per term) - Specific tuition amounts by year group and per-term/per-year breakdown are not publicly posted. The school issues a formal Fee Schedule (Tuition & Fees 2025/26) through its admissions/Inquiry process; that Fee Schedule contains the detailed per-year and per-term tuition figures. Families receive the full numerical breakdown from the school's OpenApply inquiry checklist or from the Registrar. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school's public materials do not include a detailed billing schedule or explicit payment-term table (for example: deadlines, instalment options, or penalties) in the publicly visible pages. The formal Fee Schedule provided to applicants contains the full billing schedule and payment terms. Boarding fees (if applicable) - The International School of Naples operates as a day school and does not provide boarding facilities; therefore there are no boarding fees charged by the school. Other costs and fees (examples reported in school materials) - Bus service: A daily school bus service is provided from Pinetamare, Lago Patria, and Licola and is charged as an annual contribution per child; the exact annual amount is provided in the school's Fee Schedule. - School lunch: The school offers an external catered lunch program; lunch costs are charged separately through that program. Exact pricing is included in the Fee Schedule or in the lunch service ordering information. - Uniforms: Uniforms are required and are available via the school's uniform partner (OVS School Uniform). Uniform purchase costs (individual garment prices / starter packs) are charged to families at point of purchase. - After-school activities / extracurriculars: These are offered and when fee-based are charged in addition to tuition; specific activity fees are listed in activity materials or the Fee Schedule provided to families. Refund information (withdrawal/cancellation) - A public refund/withdrawal policy, including any pro‑rata refund schedules or non‑refundable fees, is not publicly posted on the school's publicly visible pages. Refund and withdrawal terms are included in the school's formal Fee Schedule/terms and should be confirmed with the Registrar. Fee payment options - The publicly visible school pages do not list specific payment channels (for example: which credit cards are accepted, whether card payments incur processing fees, or the school bank account details). Payment methods and instructions appear in the school's Fee Schedule and invoice documents provided to enrolled families. Sibling discounts and reductions - The school applies sibling tuition discounts: 15% off tuition for the second child and 20% off tuition for the third child and any additional siblings. These sibling discounts exclude Preschool students, students in the Italian Program, and do not apply to Annual, Registration, or Admission Fees. Summary of findings for use in your database - The International School of Naples does not publish numerical tuition, application, boarding, or detailed refund figures on its publicly visible pages; those numerical amounts and full billing/payment/refund terms are distributed as a formal Fee Schedule through the school's OpenApply inquiry system or directly from the Registrar. For database fields that require numeric values (application fee, tuition per year and per term, boarding fees, refund terms, payment methods), the school's Fee Schedule must be used as the authoritative source.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details TAIS Naples offers an American Curriculum taught entirely in English, integrated from first grade with the Italian ministerial program. From first grade, students participate in the Italian ministerial program to build a solid foundation in Italian language, history, and culture. The American program covers core subjects in English, including English language, mathematics, science, and social studies, with emphasis on curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking. The Italian program runs from first grade to middle school (third grade) and includes Italian language and literature; mathematics; science; history and geography; foreign languages (Spanish from first grade and French from middle school); technology and computer science; physical education, music, and art. TAIS is MIUR-accredited.	Curriculum details The Middle & High School Program serves Grades 6-12. Academic excellence is promoted through instruction that is rigorous and highly supportive. Built on the Elementary School foundation, students study science, mathematics, history, language arts, and foreign languages. Digital Learning and Digital Citizenship are integrated, with technology used for research, presentations, and collaborative projects. English Language Development is foundational, with extensive language work and opportunities to engage with Italian and American students through Italy Reads with John Cabot University. Advanced Placement (AP) programs are offered and ISN is an official AP and SAT testing center.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression ISN prepares students for the diverse requirements of US and European Universities. Students undertake SAT testing and AP courses, and may follow the Italian 5th year High School track, Spain's Selectividad, or Italy's Maturità as part of their pathway. Foundational years and pre-entry university courses are prepared to open doors to a wide range of universities across Europe and the United States. A dedicated University Guidance Counselor provides personalized support to help students plan their higher education journeys.
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Submit the application form / pre-enrollment and pay a deposit of €350 at submission, which will be deducted from the last installment. If you withdraw the pre-enrollment, you must notify in writing via certified email (PEC) or registered mail within 30 days from signing and no later than June 15, 2025. If terms are not met, you lose the right to refund of €350. The school reserves the right to refuse pre-enrollments at its sole discretion and will notify within 30 days of submission, returning the €350 deposit. 2. If the application / pre-enrollment is accepted by TAIS Naples, the enrollment contract is signed. 3. The admission fee of €290 is due at enrollment. 4. Tuition payments can be made either in a single lump sum by 15 September 2025 with a 6% discount, or in 9 monthly installments with payments due by the 10th of each month from September to May. 5. Discounts: a 10% discount for the second child; 15% for the third and fourth child; discounts are cumulative and apply to the base tuition net of materials; paying in full by 15 September 2025 yields an additional 6% discount. The Italian language program is included in the tuition, as is the Spanish program; Cambridge ESOL exam fees are included for Grades 2–4, but not for Grades 5–8; Italian books are not included; French books and the DELF exam fees are not included; Cambridge exam books are not included. The school provides uniforms (up to 5th grade) and teaching materials.	Admissions 01. Inquiry. Your first step is simple: complete the Inquiry Form. You'll access detailed information about ISN programs, fees, and admissions. This step has no obligation and helps ISN begin getting to know your family and guiding you through the admissions journey. Tuition & Fees for 2025/26 are listed in the OpenApply platform; special discounts for siblings are available: 15% off the second child, and 20% off the third child and any additional siblings, not applicable to Preschool or the Italian Program, nor to Annual, Registration, or Admission Fees. 02. Visit. After we receive your inquiry, Admissions will reach out to schedule a visit — either personalized or in a group setting. This is your chance to explore the campus, discover our programs, and ask questions. You may meet members of the Admissions Team and see ISN in action. 03. Application. The application process is fully online, and our Admissions Office will guide you step by step, ensuring everything is smooth and straightforward. Access the Registration of Interest - Inquiry Form via the link below: Registration of Interest - Inquiry Form (naples.openapply.com). 04. Review & Decision. Once we receive all the necessary documents, the Admissions Committee carefully reviews each application. The Head of School will then share the decision directly with families. This completes the initial admissions steps.
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Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist New student applications are accepted throughout the school year on a space-available basis. There are no deadlines, but space constraints exist in certain grades. Early applications are encouraged to maximize the chance of admission.
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