Compare International Schools in Padua, Italy

Via Forcellini 168, 35128 Padova, Italy. The campus comprises two buildings: Via Forcellini 168 houses Nursery/Infant and Primary, while Via Forcellini 164 houses Middle and High School.

Nursery/Infant School; Elementary School; Middle School; High School

Private international institute

700 students; 46 nationalities represented.

A School Psychologist supports students, and an external Psychologist provides consultancy and life coaching.

Italy

The EISP bus service covers areas in and around the province of Padua. It is available for students aged three and up. For 3- to 5-year-olds, an assistant on board may be required. Online booking is available and home pick-up/drop-off is provided.

Two in-house canteens prepare daily meals using fresh, seasonal ingredients; meals are planned in collaboration with a nutritionist from SIAN (ULSS). Alternative menus are provided for allergies, food intolerances, or specific dietary requirements.

The school is a private international school established in 1987. It is operated as The English International School of Padua Srl.

EISP provides bilingual education in English and Italian, with English as the main language of communication. The school serves students from age 1 to 18 across Nursery/Infant, Elementary, Middle, and High School in two purpose-built buildings: the 164 building houses Middle and High School, and the 168 building houses Nursery/Infant and Primary. Cambridge IGCSE is offered for ages 14-16, while the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered for the final two years (ages 16-19). The Cambridge IGCSE curriculum focuses on a broad range of subjects and includes end-of-course assessments. The IB Diploma Programme provides a two-year, university-oriented framework with a core of Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service, and six subject groups.

Cambridge IGCSE examinations are taken at the end of the two-year course and are set and marked by Cambridge International Examinations. IGCSE exam sessions are held twice a year, in June and November; results are communicated to schools directly by Cambridge in August and January. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme results include notable achievements, such as a 45-point score in 2015, and DP graduates have gained admission to universities worldwide, including Ivy League institutions in the USA and UK universities such as Bath, Bristol, UCL, Warwick, Edinburgh, Hartpury, London, and Royal Holloway, as well as Eindhoven University of Technology, IE Business School, Bocconi, Cattolica, SID, Padua, LUISS, NABA, San Raffaele, and UniCamillus.

DP graduates pursue higher education at prestigious universities worldwide, including Ivy League institutions in the USA and renowned UK universities such as Bath, Bristol, UCL, Warwick, Edinburgh, Hartpury, London, and Royal Holloway, as well as Eindhoven University of Technology, IE Business School, Bocconi, Cattolica, SID, Padua, LUISS, NABA, San Raffaele, and UniCamillus.

Students are encouraged to reach their full potential, with careful attention applied to ensure their self-esteem is positively reinforced and maintained.

The school offers education bilingually in English and Italian, with English as the main language of communication.

Empathia is a student-led CAS project dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and well-being within the community.

The School's Mission provides a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

1. Include the academic year of interest, the student's personal information and any relevant school documentation. This initiates the enrolment process.
2. Introductory Meeting with the Head of School and School Tour: Schedule a meeting with the appropriate Head of School, either in person or via Google Meet. International families should contact the Admissions Office at least one week before arriving in Padua to ensure availability. A school tour is arranged during this step.
3. Entrance Exams: Entrance exams are required only for students in Grades 3 through 11. The exams are usually conducted at EISP. If a family cannot come to Padua, the exams may be supervised by a teacher or proctor from the student's current school under specific conditions.
4. Evaluation of the Admission Application: The Admissions Board will review the application. The results are communicated via email. An enrolment proposal is provided with the results. The timeframe is 10 working days.
5. Signing the Contract and Finalising Enrolment: Upon acceptance, the family must sign the contract and pay the enrolment fee to complete enrolment. Enrolment is formalised only after receiving the following documents: birth certificate/identity document/passport of the student; passports/identity documents of the parents; passport-sized photo of the student; medical certificate or self-certification (with medical conditions/allergies or food intolerances); and receipt of bank transfer for enrolment. Admission to an advanced class depends on directives of the Ministry of Education. During the enrolment process, the family provides information regarding linguistic, social and emotional development, health or family dynamics; if such information emerges after enrolment, the contract may be withdrawn.

Via Leonardo da Vinci 4, 35027 Noventa Padovana, Padova (PD), Italy. The campus is set in a historic villa and is surrounded by a large green area of 30,000 square metres. It is approximately 5 minutes from Padua.

Early Years; Primary School; Middle School

International day school

Individual language support for students with little or no English

Italy

Mon-Fri: 9:00–17:00

All students wear the full school uniform every day; details are in the School Regulations.

Canteens are available at the school.

There are four houses: Foxes, Rabbits, Squirrels, Hedgehogs. A merit points system (house points) rewards positive behavior and achievement; Class Dojo is used in Key Stage 2 and weekly progress is displayed, with monthly certificates awarded.

Owned by Villa Grimani srl Unipersonale.

The school educates children from age one through middle school. The Early Years follow the UK's Early Years Foundation Stage program and are taught in English by qualified native-speaking teachers. Primary School lessons are taught primarily in English by qualified native English-speaking teachers; six hours of Italian per week are taught by a qualified Italian teacher. The program includes traditional subjects as well as art, music, computer science, and weekly visits to the school library. Middle School focuses on language development with the introduction of Spanish and German; math can be studied in English or Italian, taught by native-speaking specialists. Teaching emphasizes independent work and study across a multidisciplinary curriculum with languages and multiculturalism at its core.

The school emphasises Respect, Education, and Responsibility as core educational objectives; it fosters the development of personal talents in a multilingual environment, where every child discovers himself.

Enrollment includes a language assessment test and individualized support lessons for students entering with limited language skills.

The school teaches primarily in English; six hours of Italian are taught each week by a qualified Italian teacher; all teachers are native English speakers.

Enrollment is possible at any time during the school year, provided there are still places available. Children can enroll at our school from an Italian, foreign, or international school. A language assessment test and one or more meetings with the student help teachers determine the best place to begin the program. Students who enter with insufficient language skills receive individualized support lessons. Parents wishing to enroll can schedule an appointment with the school office for an initial orientation; school visits must also be scheduled through the office. Admission forms must be requested from the Secretariat and, once completed, must be submitted in original to the Secretariat. Registration is formal and valid only after payment of the Registration Fee. Admission is subject to available places, except for foreign students who, by school statute, must always be accepted into the school even if they are in excess of the number of places in a class.