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Strada Pecetto, 34, 10023 Chieri (TO), ITALY
IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), IB Diploma Programme (DP); Italian Programme
Private, independent, non-denominational day school
36 nationalities represented at IST
ELL programme; Learning Support Programme (IEPs/Action Plans); Advisory Programme with Homeroom Advisors; Counsellor; University Guidance
Non-denominational
Opening 8:30 am every school day; closing 4:45 pm Monday–Thursday; 3:45 pm Friday
Benese Bus Service
The school is a day school; no boarding facilities are provided.
The school uniform is compulsory for Nursery to Grade 10; optional for IB Diploma students in Grades 11 and 12.
A healthy nutritional programme including high-quality fresh products (organic, local, fair trade) and a variety of menus suitable for all nutritional needs with international choices; meals are freshly cooked on site daily.
The school is legally registered as a non-profit association whose membership is composed of the parents or guardians of children enrolled in the School. The Board of Directors is elected by association members every three years, appoints the Head of School, and is responsible for administering the association's affairs and ensuring the school's guiding statements and accreditations are upheld.
IST is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP). The school provides a continuum from Early Years to Grade 12 and is the oldest full continuum IB World School in Piedmont. The Italian Programme runs alongside the IB path, with Italian taught as part of the curriculum; many subjects (social studies, geography, mathematics, sciences, art, music, computers, ESL and physical education) are taught in English. The IB Primary Years Programme serves ages 3-11, followed by the Middle Years Programme (11-15) and the Diploma Programme (16-18). The Diploma Programme includes six subject groups plus core elements (Theory of Knowledge, CAS, Extended Essay) and offers around 20 in-person subjects with additional online courses via Pamoja; IST is accredited by NEASC and CIS.
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In May 2025 the Diploma Programme at IST had a highest mark of 45, an IST average of 32 and an IB World average of 30.50. The IST diploma pass rate was 84% and the IB World pass rate was 81.3%.
IST graduates gain university placements worldwide. Since 2014, acceptances include Leeds University; Goldsmiths, University of London; King's College London; University of Manchester; UC Berkeley; University of Toronto; Bocconi University; Università di Torino; Politecnico di Torino; Waseda University; and many others.
Elite Athlete Programme supports high-level athletes; English Language Learner (ELL) and Learning Support Programmes provide targeted support; students identified as gifted in certain areas may be enrolled in Learning Support for accelerated programming.
Advisory Programme supports social and emotional development with Homeroom Advisors in the secondary school and class teachers in the primary school. A Counsellor works with students individually, in small groups, or with classes and collaborates with teachers and parents. IST is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of all students.
IST offers a Learning Support Programme with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or Student Success Plans; Learning Support teachers work with students and subject teachers to deliver targeted provision and may provide integrated or separate learning environments. The SEN Coordinator and Student Support Team oversee assessment, planning and progress reviews. The SEN Teacher may also support English Language Learners (ELL) or Gifted and Talented students, with a surcharge for Learning Support.
The English Language Learner (ELL) programme provides reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking support; ELL teachers collaborate with classroom teachers and parents to discuss student progress. Primary ELL is delivered in small groups, and Secondary ELL supports students joining the school with limited English; Home Language is offered as an additional service.
Wellbeing is a core focus; the Counsellor serves both Primary and Secondary and can work with individuals, small groups, or classes. The Advisory Programme supports students socially and emotionally and IST emphasizes the wellbeing of all students.
IST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; there is a designated Child Protection Officer and team, and staff receive annual training on Child Protection. The safeguarding policy is promoted to students and stakeholders; new employees must provide police background checks from their current and previous countries, with locally hired staff also undergoing checks.
IST is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational day school. Priority for admissions is given to international, English-speaking candidates, then to international candidates who do not speak English, and to enrolled students' siblings. Class size is limited, and a waiting list is created once all places in a given class are filled. To enter Nursery, students must be three years old during the calendar year of entry and toilet trained. To enter Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade, students must be four, five, and six years old, respectively, by December 31 of the entry year. IST reserves the right to determine appropriate grade level placements. After First Grade, students are placed according to their previous schooling, official transfer documents, birth date, and English language skills; placement examinations in English and mathematics may be used for Grades 6-12. Students may enter the school with no English-speaking skills at Nursery, Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten and will be enrolled in the English Language Center (ELC) program; families pay an additional fee for this program for as long as the school deems it necessary, and the school will make the final ELC placement. In extenuating circumstances, IST may admit students with incomplete admission documents; if, after an initial six-week period, the school does not receive the necessary documents, it reserves the right to exclude the student(s). The Italian Parità Scolastica status in Early Childhood and Elementary School allows IST to offer the Italian national curriculum in Elementary School; in Middle School all students are offered Italian as the first foreign language. High School students are expected to meet the requirements for the IST American High School Diploma, and the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Candidates for admission to this Programme should discuss a possible course of study with the IB Coordinator before submitting the Registration Request.
For the school year 2019-2020, the International School of Turin will make available scholarships to students currently not studying at the School, aged seventeen by 31 December 2019, and have completed the equivalent of International School of Turin's Grade 10. The scholarship recipients shall enroll in Grade 11 and continue until they finish Grade 12 (Graduation). Learn how to apply for Scholarship.
Class size is limited; a waiting list is created once all places in any particular class are filled.
Turin, Italy; located in the Sassi district at the foot of the hill. Address: Corso Casale, 324, 10132 Torino TO, Italy. The school serves students from age 3 to 18, from maternelle to terminale. It is run by a non-profit cooperative and is a member of the AEFE network.
The school serves students aged 3–18, from maternelle through terminale. The full program spans 15 years and is structured in four successive stages.
French international school; conventional establishment; AEFE network member; run by a non-profit cooperative.
Nationalities represented: 25; the majority of students are not French.
The lycée provides an individualized approach for each child, with differentiated teaching, learning support protocols in coordination with families, and possible exam accommodations.
France; AEFE network member.
Days by level: Maternelle 8:20–15:50 with lunch 11:20–12:50; École élémentaire 8:15–16:00 with lunch 11:15–13:00 (Wednesday mornings until 11:20). Collège and Lycée schedules vary by timetable, starting at 8:15 and finishing by 16:45–17:40 with lunch 13:00–14:05.
On-site catering is provided. Gemeaz has served as the school's caterer for over ten years and prepares all meals on site. Menus are planned with a nutritionist and discussed in a canteen committee that includes parents, the director, and students; meals include a first course (two choices), a second course (two choices), and a fruit or dairy, with adaptations for allergies or dietary needs. Kindergarten and CP have a dedicated dining area with table service, while older students eat in a self-service area.
The school is part of AEFE as a contracted establishment. It is run by a non-profit cooperative and administered by a management committee composed of parents.
The Lyce9e Frane7ais International Jean Giono in Turin serves students aged 3 to 18, from maternelle to terminale. It delivers multilingual instruction in French, Italian and English within a French national framework. It is an AEFE-conventioned establishment, with an agreement recognizing Italian Maturite0 upon obtaining the French Baccalaure9at. The school offers the French curriculum from early years through the lycée and prepares students for the Baccalaure9at and Maturite0, plus language certifications in multiple languages. Since 2024 it has expanded a British International Section at the elementary level (PARLE) to strengthen foreign-language pathways. There are around 600 students across about 30 classes, and the school provides language certificates such as Cambridge and IELTS.
100% of students succeed in exams, including the Italian Terza Media, the Brevet, the Baccalaure9at, and the Maturite0, with language certifications in multiple languages and the Brevet de9initiation aéronautique.
International mobility and higher-education pathways are enabled through the ADN mobility platform and the Agora community. A student has pursued a Bachelor9s in Artificial Intelligence in Amsterdam, illustrating international progression.
The school promotes a calm school climate and a supportive environment focused on wellbeing; it emphasizes living together, engagement and solidarity, with personalized support and a project-based approach to learning.
The school provides English as part of a plurilingual program from kindergarten, alongside French and Italian.
The school is a community committed to the wellbeing and success of every student from preschool to the final year of secondary education, with multilingual support in French, Italian and English; it welcomes children from age two and a half.
1. Schedule a family visit to the Lyce9e Franires International Jean Giono. A first visit can be arranged; a second visit can be organized for your child to spend a few hours in immersion in their future class to meet the teacher and classmates. A week-long stay at the school in June can also be arranged to prepare for the September start. The school provides multilingual instruction in French, English and Italian.
2. After the initial visits, begin the online enrollment process. Access the informationPratiques page and open the Modalite9s d'inscription to reach Eduka for your child's enrollment.
3. Review tuition and fees. All details are published under the Tarifs section within the Informations pratiques / Modalite9s dc inscr,ion.
4. Scholarships. French government bursaries are available for French nationals living abroad; consult the Ambassade/Consulat support pages for eligibility and application procedures.
5. Non-French-speaking students. The Lyce9e accepts non-Francophone students and provides a French as a Foreign Language (FLE) support program coordinated with the classroom teacher to help students quickly understand and express themselves.
6. Contact for questions.
Scholarships are reserved for French children living with their families abroad. Eligibility and enrollment procedures are described by the French government's Ambassade/Consulat channels (ambafrance.org / Consulat Ge9ne9ral de Milan).
Located in the centre of Turin (Torino), Italy. The Vittoria campus serves students aged 3 to 18. Vittoria Schools Torino comprises Vittoria Junior (Nursery, Primary and Middle School) and Vittoria High Schools (Italian Curriculum High School and Upper Secondary International School).
Nursery School; Primary School; Middle School; Italian Curriculum High School; Upper Secondary International School
Private international school
Inclusion Policy is part of the International High School policies. Other integral policies include Academic Honesty, Admissions, Assessment, Technology and AI, and Language Policy.
The school opens at 7:45 AM. The first bell rings at 8:00 AM. Lessons run from 8:00 AM to 4:10 PM. Breaks are from 9:40 to 9:50 AM and from 11:30 to 11:40 AM.
Vittoria Junior students wear the school uniform, which is comfortable yet formal. Uniforms foster a sense of belonging and identity.
Vittoria Junior offers a dedicated canteen service for Nursery, Primary and Middle School, run by Elior. The menu is balanced with seasonal ingredients; special menus accommodate allergies, intolerances, or dietary choices; meals include a morning snack and a mid-afternoon snack for after-school activities.
Vittoria Schools Torino is operated by Vittoria srl, with Vittoria Junior International School srl and Vittoria Upper Secondary International School srl as separate entities.
Vittoria Schools Torino is divided into Vittoria Junior (Nursery, Primary and Middle) and Vittoria High Schools (Italian Curriculum High School or Upper Secondary International School). The curriculum is multilingual and oriented toward an international outlook from the early years through graduation. Primary School is nationally accredited bilingual, combining the Italian official programme with the Cambridge Primary curriculum, with Humanities taught in Italian and STEM taught in English. Lower Secondary / Middle School blends the MIUR curriculum for Humanities and Arts with the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum for Science, Maths and ICT, and the final diploma ensures English proficiency (exit level B1/B2) alongside the Italian Middle School Diploma. Vittoria Italian Curriculum High School offers two tracks (traditional five-year or four-year) with an emphasis on English and preparation for the International Baccalaureate as an alternative to the last two Italian high school years. Upper Secondary International School runs a four-year English-language programme, with Cambridge ICE (Grades 9–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12); all subjects are taught in English, Italian literature is taught in Italian, and Vittoria is the only Turin school authorized to offer the Cambridge ICE Diploma.
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Every year, Vittoria Schools' students stand out for their excellent academic results, exceeding national and international standards and preparing students for admission to Italian and foreign universities. For the 2024/25 exam session, IB Diploma Programme results show 100% of graduates and an overall average of 33 out of 45, above the global average. The Italian Curriculum High School Diploma results are well above the national average, with 22% achieving over 90 and the majority above 80, with averages in Italian and English above the national average. Cambridge IGCSE - ICE Certificates: all students obtained the full ICE diploma, with 25% Distinction and 75% Merit, and all candidates were admitted to the IB Diploma Programme. Vittoria Junior results: Cambridge Checkpoint Lower Secondary results exceeded international standards, and Cambridge Primary Checkpoint results were higher than international averages in the 2025 session.
Graduates pursue degrees in a variety of fields, with over 60% choosing to study abroad in Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada, while others enroll in Italian universities such as Bocconi, LUISS, San Raffaele and ESCP. Alumni have been admitted to prestigious institutions including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, UCL, Warwick, Edinburgh, and New York University.
The school trains students in empathy and relationships.
Study Support is provided for the first two years of Middle School to help students with their individual work and catch-up; afternoon study groups are offered, with teachers and qualified tutors providing curricular support.
The curriculum is bilingual, with English and Italian used across subjects; sciences and mathematics are taught in English in the Cambridge pathway; Upper Secondary International School teaches all subjects in English, with Italian literature taught in Italian; English proficiency is targeted, with the final diploma ensuring a high exit level (B1/B2) at the end of Middle School; Italian L2 for foreigners is provided to welcome new arrivals.
Inclusion is a core value, and the school emphasises listening to and respecting students; safety, supervision, and support structures are in place to support student wellbeing.
Safety and supervision are provided for Vittoria Junior, with four nannies assigned to the different grades; the infirmary is equipped with a defibrillator; at least one first-aid officer is on duty at all times.
1. Visit Vittoria by appointment or attend Open Days to learn about the school's programmes and meet the admission staff. Open Days are usually scheduled on Saturday mornings and sometimes on weekday late afternoons, and provide the opportunity to meet coordinators and teachers, visit the premises, and hear experiences from current and former students. To arrange a visit or sign up for an Open Day, request information via the dedicated form.
2. Request information by filling out the Request Information form. Indicate the level you are interested in (Nursery School, Primary School, Middle School, Four-year Italian Curriculum High School, Five-year Italian Curriculum High School) and provide your child's first name, last name, year of birth, and current school. Enter your contact details, tell how you found out about Vittoria, and agree to the privacy policy. The form captures both parent and child details to help staff tailor information and next steps.
3. Admission tests for Upper Secondary are conducted annually, with a first session in January and a second makeup session in June, depending on available places. For the Upper Secondary International School (ICE Programme and IB Diploma Programme), passing the admission test is mandatory for enrollment; the ICE Programme requires a minimum English proficiency of B1, and priority can be given to students coming from the Junior Middle School. The Cambridge IGCSE track is orientational, and the Five-year European Linguistic Upper High School track is orientational and non-selective; tests cover multiple components depending on the programme.
4. Registration for admission tests is free of charge and can be completed by filling out the form or by contacting the academic office by phone. During registration, indicate whether the candidate has attended other international schools or holds language certificates in English, French, or Spanish, though certificates are not required and may help gauge language preparation. Enrollment decisions depend on test results and class availability, with priority rules applied as described for each programme.
Vittoria Junior awards scholarships to deserving students. The faculty awarded scholarships during December Class Councils to provide access to the first year of the two-year ICE/IGCSE program for Laura Navest and to the first year of middle school for Tommaso Foscarin for 2024/25, with a 50 percent tuition reduction. There are interviews with the recipients, beginning with Laura Navest.
