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If you're researching international schools in Italy offering Montessori Curriculum, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Montessori Curriculum, taught by 9 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 6,590–16,600 EUR, with the average sitting around 9,780. The oldest school listed is Anglo-Italian School - Montessori Division, opened in 1958.
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Anglo-Italian School – Montessori Division provides a bilingual, Montessori-based learning path for children aged 3 to 13. The program preserves Montessori education for the early years (2½ to 6) with three core activity areas: Practical Life, Sensorial and Formal Skills, while older students transition to Cambridge Secondary, the American Curriculum and a bespoke curriculum tailored to development. The dual-language program operates in Italian and English, with Italian state examinations and Cambridge exam preparation offered in the final year. The campus houses age-appropriate Montessori classrooms, a garden, library, music room, art room and a Smart Room to support interactive learning. Extracurriculars span events such as concerts, science fairs and gardening days, integrated with the school calendar. The school runs ESL with a Language Lab and Italian as a Second Language to assist non-Italian or non-English speakers. NATO roots inform monthly study themes about NATO countries, fostering global awareness and cross-cultural understanding.
Children's Castle International in Italy welcomes children aged 2 to 11 to a bilingual, international learning environment. The nursery uses Montessori methods, while the Cambridge Primary curriculum guides the primary years, mapped to UK stages: Class 1 (2–3) nursery; Class 2 (3–4) Foundation Stage; Class 3 (4–5) Reception; Class 4 (5–6) Year 1. Cambridge Primary is complemented by Italian language studies to support mobility between countries. The school is Cambridge International-affiliated, a member of RISA, and approved by Italy's Ministry of Education (MIUR). Learning areas cover Literacy, Mathematics, Sensorial, Practical Life, Creativity, Cultural Studies, and Outdoors. The campus overlooks Lake Albano and sits in a villa with a large compound, green spaces, a forest, parking, an airy gym, spacious classrooms, a lunch room, and child-sized toilets, all compliant with Italian health and safety requirements. The program blends Montessori in kindergarten with Cambridge in the primary years within a bilingual framework.
Assisi International School is a bilingual Montessori-method school with campuses in Assisi and Perugia, Italy. It serves learners from infancy to adolescence, ages 0 to 18, with a progressive curriculum that integrates Montessori principles in the early years and Cambridge programmes in primary and secondary education, including Cambridge IGCSE. The Bespoke Curriculum component allows for individualized learning pathways within a supportive school community. The two campuses sit in the Umbrian region, offering a blend of local context and international perspectives, with a focus on developing independent, curious learners who can navigate diverse cultures. In the Montessori tradition, the school emphasizes hands-on learning, self-directed activity, and collaborative work, while Cambridge elements provide structured academic progression and external recognition. As a bilingual institution, students are immersed in a multilingual environment that supports communication, critical thinking, and global citizenship throughout the 0–18 age range. The school values community, safety, and strong family partnerships.
English Gate School in Cantù provides a bilingual education for students aged 1 to 14. Our curriculum integrates the British Curriculum with Italian Ministerial Guidelines, ensuring students develop fluency in both English and Italian. The school employs a unique “Open Source” educational model, which combines the strengths of various methodologies, including the Montessori method and the Reggio Emilia approach, to support personalized learning. Students participate in Project Based Learning, which encourages interdisciplinary problem-solving and collaboration. The school offers specialized extracurricular programs, including Golf, Karate, and a DJ Club, alongside languages such as German, Spanish, and Latin. For working families, we provide dedicated pre- and after-school care and a multi-route bus service. Situated in the heart of Brianza, the campus provides an environment where children can develop practical life skills, creativity, and cultural awareness.
ISLP, the International School of Lago Patria, sits near Naples in Lago Patria, Italy. Serving students aged 3 to 18, it is accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education for Early Years through Upper School and offers Indian, Montessori, and Advanced Placement curricula. The school teaches in English, with Italian studies taught in Italian, and uses CLIL to develop language proficiency across subjects, supporting intercultural understanding. The Early Years program follows Montessori methods (Years 2–5), while the Junior, Middle, and Upper Schools follow the official Italian curriculum augmented with international perspectives. The Upper School culminates in a Diploma Program accredited by MIM, preparing students for higher education. Campus facilities include a music-focused SIIMUS program (Pre-School to Grade 3) and Cambridge English preparation from Starters to CAE, alongside Go Green environmental projects and Project Based Learning. A diverse, international community is supported by language centers and excursions and theater productions.
Bilingual International School Borgo San Lorenzo is a private, bilingual international school in Italy welcoming students from childhood to middle school. The curriculum blends Montessori-inspired elements with a bespoke program, delivered in a dual-immersion model where English and Italian are used across subjects. Classes are small (groups of 6–12) and run five days a week, with native Italian and native English-speaking teachers collaborating to teach English language and literature, Math, Italian, Science, History, Geography, Music, Art, Physical Education, Special Project and Critical Thinking. The school serves learners from Kindergarten through middle school, with a focus on bilingual proficiency through shared learning among students from different language backgrounds. Personalised options and online programs support flexible pathways, including homeschooling arrangements. The campus emphasizes a calm, serene learning environment, inquiry-based discovery, and student-led learning. The program has 20 years of experience, with a feature being sustained bilingual instruction across core and enrichment subjects.
Montessori Bilingual School of Milan is a private day school offering a bilingual Italian–English Montessori program for children aged 3 to 11. The Preschool – Children's House runs in mixed-age classrooms with two teachers, one Italian and one English, delivering activities in both languages. In Primary School, students aged six to eleven study using the Montessori method in English and Italian, with language support as needed and all subjects taught in both languages. The curriculum combines Montessori materials with the Italian ministerial programme and emphasizes cosmic education as a core component. Facilities focus on accessible, child-centered environments; outdoor space includes a gardening plot and a yard for active learning. After-school activities include karate, juggling and circus arts, art, theater in English and chess; a Shakespeare-themed theater course is offered for primary students. The school participates in a solidarity project, Mulinelli di Sabbia, and is a Scuola Paritaria Bilingue di Milano.
TAIS Naples is a day international school in Italy serving ages 3 to 13. It offers an American Curriculum taught entirely in English, integrated from first grade with the Italian ministerial program to build Italian language, history and culture from an early age. From first grade, students study the Italian program alongside the American track. The American curriculum covers core subjects—English language, mathematics, science, and social studies—with emphasis on curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. The Italian program runs through middle school 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 Naples is MIUR-accredited. Founded in 2015, the school aims to prepare students to navigate a globalized world in a stimulating, inclusive environment. Extracurricular activities include community service projects and clubs across academic, cultural and leadership strands.
The International Montessori Center Perugia offers a continuous educational path from infancy through high school, allowing students from 1 to 19 years old to learn within a unified methodology. Following the Montessori curriculum, the school integrates an Italian-English bilingual environment across all developmental stages, including the Nursery, Home of the Children, Primary, and Secondary levels. The school distinguishes itself by transmitting subjects not as isolated disciplines but as interconnected knowledge, a concept known as cosmic education. One of the school's unique features is its theater-school laboratory, which serves as a core extracurricular activity for emotional and creative expression. Additionally, students can explore applied sciences, photography, and figurative art. With over twenty years of experience providing bilingual K-12 instruction, the institution functions as a hub for both local and expatriate families. It also operates a dedicated training center for Montessori educators from around the globe.
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