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Italy offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
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Marymount International School Rome is a private Catholic, co-educational day school serving ages 2 to 18 in Italy. It delivers English-language American education from pre-K to Grade 12, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme offered in Grades 11–12 and Advanced Placement courses available. The campus sits on 40 acres in Veio Park, north of Rome, and features an Early Childhood Center with an Outdoor Playground, Forest School, a FabLab/Art Studios, and dedicated library and music spaces. Language instruction includes Arabic, French, German, Italian, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish, and English; Italian is taught as a first or second language in secondary grades. The school emphasizes arts, music, theater, and science, with a Middle School science laboratory and a range of after-school programs, including Junior Orchestra with the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia and Model United Nations. Notable service and leadership opportunities connect students with the RSHM network and local communities around Rome.
The English International School of Padua is an international school in Italy serving students aged 1 to 18 across Nursery/Infant, Primary, Middle and High School. It operates in purpose-built buildings on Via Forcellini: 164 houses Middle and High School, 168 serves Nursery/Infant and Primary. The curriculum combines EYFS, the IB Primary Years Programme, Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme, with English as the main language and bilingual English-Italian instruction. Cambridge IGCSE is offered for ages 14–16, and the Diploma Programme for the final two years (ages 16–19). Facilities include two equipped gyms, outdoor football field, a large green area for cricket and rounders, an outdoor synthetic pitch, an athletics track, IT and science labs, English and Italian libraries, and on-site canteens with nutritionist-approved menus. The campus features a geo-solar system and a green oasis. Extracurriculars include MUN, TOK, Diploma Success workshops, Trinity Music Exams, DELE/DELF/Goethe, and Empathia CAS project.
Ambrit International School in Rome is an independent day IB World School serving students aged 3–14. The school teaches in English and Italian, with Italian as an additional language from Nursery through Grade Five and options in Spanish, French and Mandarin. Ambrit offers the full IB continuum: the Early Childhood and Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11 with a play-based, Reggio-inspired approach, and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11–14. The Primary curriculum uses Units of Inquiry under six transdisciplinary themes, while the Middle School provides a rigorous MYP framework covering language, sciences, individuals and societies, design, mathematics, arts and PE. The 10-acre Portuense campus overlooking the Tiber River houses up to 420 students from 50 nationalities, with class sizes around 20 and specialist teachers for art, music, PE and library. After-school activities, a music program, and emphasis on inquiry, community service and leadership complete profile for students.
H-Farm International School Venice delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum for ages 3 to 18, with the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) on site. All PYP lessons are taught in English, with Italian offered as a separate language and English language support for new learners. The Diploma Programme is a two-year course for students aged 16 to 19, including Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service, plus six subject groups: Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics and the Arts. The DP emphasizes international-mindedness and a holistic view of learning. The Venice campus sits within the H-FARM network, established in 2016, and offers a boarding option described as a “home away from home” with a 360-degree journey. Features include the H-FARM Sports Academy, Beautiful Minds Scholarship for Girls, Technology Leaders of the Future, Euler's Program, bespoke tech learning modules.
International School of Bergamo (IS Bergamo) offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme, alongside Early Years Foundation Stage. The school serves ages 2 to 18 with instruction in English and EAL support, and Italian language study integrated for all students. From Grade 1, a 1:1 iPad programme supports digital learning, and the MYP uses eight subject groups with progression toward the DP. IS Bergamo combines an English-speaking environment with mother-tongue Italian for Italian students, and follows a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach in the Early Years within the IB framework. The campus is new, with outdoor facilities, a performing arts studio, an indoor gym, an innovation hub and an equipped science laboratory; an on-site canteen serves meals. Bruno Munari art laboratories and Orff Schulwerk music are a permanent feature of the arts programme. The school is part of Inspired Education Group, linking it to a network of schools. After-school activities include TED-Ed Club, Model United Nations, FIRST LEGO League robotics, Judo and Arts & Crafts.
Located in downtown Milan, Andersen International School is a private, independent international day school for students aged 1 to 17. The curriculum blends the British National Curriculum from Nursery through Year 9 with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the Upper School. The Middle Years Programme is offered in years 4 and 5 as preparation for the Diploma Programme, while the Liceo is a Candidate School for the MYP as it pursues IB World School authorization. The campus spans 18,000 square metres and includes classrooms, artistic and scientific laboratories, a theatre and auditorium, gyms and sports spaces, a large garden and recreational areas. Primary and Middle Schools are Paritarie and recognized by the Italian Ministry of Public Education (MIM). The community welcomes students from over 40 nationalities, and all IB teachers participate in ongoing professional development. Founded in 2000 by Laura Donzelli, who remains CEO, the school brands itself as the biggest International School of Milan.
Canadian School of Milan (CSM) is an international K–18 school delivering English-language instruction from Early Years through the IB Diploma Programme. The two campuses, Gioia for Early Years and Primary and Vivaio for Middle and Senior School, support a Canadian-English education model. The curriculum combines a Canadian framework with Cambridge IGCSE in the middle years and the IB DP in the final two years, with TOK, EE and CAS embedded in the DP. Students aged 2 to 18 follow a clear progression, including English-language instruction from the outset, MYP in Grades 6–10, and DP in Grades 11–12, backed by university counselling. Facilities on both sites are purpose-built, with Gioia offering bright Early Years spaces, a playground, and Vivaio housing modern classrooms and services for adolescents. The Co-Curricular Programme includes sports, arts, languages, leadership and service, with clubs such as Debate Club, Model UN and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
The International School of Florence (ISF), founded in 1952, offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes for students aged 3 to 18. The Upper School operates out of Villa Torri di Gattaia, located a short walk from Piazzale Michelangelo, while physical education takes place at the nearby Olympus sports complex. Instruction is entirely in English, supplemented by language courses in Italian, French, Spanish, Mandarin, and Japanese. Students participate in signature initiatives such as the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) programme, which includes the student-led Florence Model United Nations (FloMUN) and an independently organized TEDx event held each November. Unique to ISF is the Tuskan Times, the student-run newspaper named after the school mascot. The school also offers a Monday-to-Friday weekday boarding option, allowing students to live on campus during the week while spending weekends with their families.
International School of Siena is a private international school in Tuscany, Italy, serving ages 3 to 18. It offers the International Baccalaureate continuum from Early Years to High School: PYP, MYP and DP, with the Diploma Programme recognised by universities worldwide and legally equivalent to the maturità. English is the language of instruction; Italian is taught to a high standard, and other languages are offered where possible. The school is part of the Inspired Education group and operates on a state-of-the-art campus designed for immersive learning from Kindergarten through IB diploma. Academic facilities are led by subject specialists in English, French, Spanish, drama, dance, music and physical education. Extra-curriculars include Global Exchanges and Summer Camps in Europe, university counselling, and a Co-Curricular Programme. Arts are embedded in the curriculum, with visual and performing arts studios and exhibitions. Italian language clubs, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and community projects further enrich student life. The school prepares Italian students for Quinta Elementare and Terza Media examinations.
ICS Milan School is a Milan-based day school offering an IB World School program (MYP) and recognised as a paritaria school by the Italian Ministry of Education. The school serves ages 1–18 across three campuses: Symbiosis (ages 5–18 on a 10,000 m² site with about 6,000 m² outdoor space), Colletta (Nursery–Primary, 1,600 m², with a 15 × 6 m pool and two playgrounds) and Tenca (Nursery–Primary, 2,600 m² with dedicated spaces, Early Years playground, indoor gym and lunchroom). Curriculum begins with EYFS in Nursery, then the IB Primary Years Programme for Preschool–Year 6 with Italian language and culture integrated. Middle School offers the MYP; Years 10–11 use Cambridge IGCSE; Years 12–13 offer the IB Diploma Programme, with the DP Core including TOK, CAS and Extended Essay. Italian language aligns with national standards through Scuola Paritaria. Campuses feature Innovation Laboratories, gyms and swimming facilities, plus After School and Summer School programmes.
Founded in 1999, the Bilingual European School in Milan is Milan's first bilingual school. It shares a Milan campus with British American Pre-School, BAPS, and serves ages 2 to 18, offering English preschool and a bilingual BES. The curriculum combines MIUR requirements with the IB PYP in Primary and a MIUR-aligned Secondary program with a 50/50 language split. In Primary, the PYP uses six transdisciplinary themes, with about 15 hours of English per week. In Secondary, the Learner Profile and international outlook mirror IB, with Project Work on Wednesdays. BES High School offers a four-year bilingual Liceo Scientifico with Italian parity and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), enabling a double diploma; online courses can earn extra OSSD credits. Facilities include 4,500 m2 garden, Knowledge Centre, 1+1 Lab with 3D printer, LEGO Lab and spacious School Gym. Extracurriculars span academics, arts, languages and sport activities, with a school bus service.
Rome International School (RIS Rome) is an IB World School in Rome offering the Primary Years Programme in Early Years and Elementary, the Middle Years Programme leading to Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme with equivalence to the Italian Maturità. The school also offers the Italian Ministerial Curriculum for Early Years to Middle School, with Italian language study. RIS Rome is the only school in the city authorised to offer both the PYP and the IB Diploma Programme, ensuring a continuous path from early years through the IB DP. Established in 1988, RIS is part of Globeducate and serves around 500 pupils from about 60 nationalities. The Monte Mario campus sits on over 3 hectares of parkland, close to the city centre, and features a Space Lab, libraries and science laboratories, an auditorium, and a digitally enabled learning environment with iPads and laptops. Enrichment includes ABRSM music, LAMDA drama, LEGO, Codemotion, MUN and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Located near Bocconi University in a former spinning mill, BDC School Milano is a bilingual day school serving students from ages 0 to 18. The school integrates the Italian national curriculum with Cambridge Primary, IGCSE, AS, and A Levels, alongside an IB Diploma option for older students. Notable spaces include the IMCD Stem Lab dedicated to science and robotics, an indoor swimming pool for nursery students at the Pietrasanta site, and an outdoor terrace at the main campus. A distinctive offering is the high school's specialized pathway in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. Students also participate in the signature BDC School Challenge, an annual pitch competition tackling global issues for a chance to earn full-tuition scholarships. Extracurricular options range from art and music to sports and robotics, encouraging project-based learning and entrepreneurial thinking. Instruction is fully bilingual in Italian and English across all grade levels.
Founded in 1962, the American School of Milan is an independent, co-educational day school near Milan that teaches in English for students aged 3 to 18. ASM offers the American Curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with IB World School status since 1983. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of ECIS and MAIS. A technology-forward institution, ASM operates a one-to-one laptop program for grades 6–12. Languages taught include Italian, French, and Spanish, with English as the language of instruction and IB language options. The CAS program supports community service, with 50 hours in freshman and sophomore years. The arts program features theatre and music, with productions such as The Sound of Music, and an active music program. The European Sports Conference connects varsity teams across European schools, and the campus includes outdoor learning through Learning Forest.
International School of Turin (IST) is a private, non-denominational day school in Piedmont offering a broad IB continuum—PYP, MYP and DP—alongside Indian, Japanese, French, Dutch, Cambridge and British curricula. The school serves students aged 3 to 18, providing Early Years through Grade 12. IST is accredited by NEASC and CIS and operates across campuses, including historic villas in Turin and a Chieri campus opened in 2010 with a Good School Food Programme. The Italian Programme runs parallel to the IB path, with many subjects taught in English. The campus features 40 classrooms, wireless connectivity, Apple TVs and digital screens, a CoLab library, three science laboratories, an Assembly Hall, a Gymnasium, a central Piazza, an early childhood play space and outdoor sports facilities. A rich cocurricular program includes performing arts, science, service clubs, MUN, and international exchanges, complemented by after-school activities and an active student council. Supports families seeking global-minded education.
British American Pre-School and Bilingual European School (BAPS-BES) is located in Milan. BAPS-BES offers a continuous bilingual educational pathway in English and Italian for students aged 2 to 18. In the early years, the school follows the English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), seamlessly transitioning into the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) during primary school. Instruction adopts a 50/50 language model, ensuring full immersion in both languages. The school replaces traditional classrooms with open learning landscapes, encouraging students to actively interact with their environment. A distinctive feature of BES is the integration of the Bruno Munari® Method within the Art and Technology department, which teaches creativity and visual communication through hands-on observation and experimentation. Furthermore, students can engage in practical science and engineering applications through Lego Education and Robotics, building real robots and programming their own video games using Scratch.
IS Milan offers the IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for learners from Early Years to High School (ages 2-18). Instruction is in English, with language pathways to support multilingual development. From Year 1, students study with subject specialists in English, French and Spanish, plus mathematics, science, drama, dance, music and physical education. The curriculum integrates co-curricular activities, exchanges, camps and interschool collaborations within the IB framework. IS Milan was the first IB World School in Milan and joined Inspired in 2016; Baranzate campus opened in 2013 and now serves over 900 day and boarding students. Facilities include two libraries, modern science laboratories, creative arts rooms, a theatre, indoor pool, a large gym, a sports hall and outdoor spaces. The school offers DP with CAS, TOK and the Extended Essay, plus university guidance and a co-curricular program including performances and trips. Boarding life includes weekend trips and residential experiences in Italy.
American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR) is a non‑denominational, independent, co‑educational Pre‑K–12 school on Via Cassia in a green Rome setting. The curriculum blends an American program with IB Diploma and AP options, preparing students for university worldwide. The school follows three pillars—personalized learning, active engagement, and a future‑ready approach—across a continuum from inquiry‑based Elementary through Middle School to rigorous High School pathways. The IB Diploma Programme has been offered since 1989, complemented by AP courses and strong university guidance, with accreditation by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The campus spans about 6 acres (2.5 hectares) of green space, featuring 55 classrooms, four science labs, a design lab with 3D printers and laser cutters, and libraries with around 25,000 volumes. Facilities include a gym, amphitheater, performance spaces, outdoor quad, two playgrounds, and multiple sports courts. AOSR serves 59 countries and participates in the DoDEA European League annually.
St. Stephen's School, Rome, is a non-profit, non-denominational, co-educational American international day and boarding school offering both the American High School Diploma and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Italy's first educational institution to offer the IB, it serves students aged 14 to 18 in a single community. The campus sits on 2.5 acres at the foot of the Aventine Hill, near Rome's imperial sites, and hosts day and boarding students with a dedicated faculty of about seventy. Facilities include four science laboratories and a robotics/iLab facility, two art studios, digital classrooms, and the Edward C. Carter Library with 14,000 volumes and extensive digital resources. Instruction is in English, with Italian and French available as optional first languages within the IB framework. The school combines an American college-preparatory program with the IB, supported by College Counseling and CAS emphasis. On-campus basketball and volleyball, plus soccer and track, foster athletics and community.
St. Louis School – Archinto Campus offers a specialized high school experience for students aged 14 to 18, located within the historic Palazzo Archinto in central Milan. This 17th-century palace provides a unique learning environment where modern education meets Italian heritage, situated steps away from the Duomo. Students follow a two-stage academic pathway: the Cambridge IGCSE program in Years 10 and 11, followed by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in Years 12 and 13.The campus is particularly known for its consistent academic performance, having maintained the highest average IB Diploma score in continental Europe for several consecutive years. Facilities include six dedicated science and computer laboratories equipped with 3D printers and virtual reality tools to support a strong focus on STEM subjects. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes personal growth through the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and a variety of CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) initiatives, alongside professional university guidance tailored for international applications.
ISG, International School in Genoa, is a not-for-profit international school delivering the International Baccalaureate continuum from early years through high school. The campus serves students aged 2 to 18 with English instruction; EAL support and formal Italian are provided in all classes. Italian language development is supported, and additional languages—French, Spanish, German, and Mandarin—are offered in secondary school. ISG is the first IB Continuum School in Liguria and an IB World School, accredited by the Council of International Schools. The curriculum provides a complete path from Early Years to the IB Diploma (DP) for ages 2–17, with PYP in Early Years and Elementary, MYP in Grades 6–10, and DP in Grades 11–12. Facilities include science laboratories, an Innovation Lab for Computer Science and Design & Technology, a library with thousands of books in multiple languages, and a 6,000-square-metre campus at Genova-Quarto. After-school activities, field trips, and a summer program enrich student life.
The International School of Como (ISC) in Italy offers the IB Continuum for ages 2 to 18, with the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme, plus the IB Career-related Programme. It also offers Indian and Japanese curricula. The school operates entirely in English with native English-speaking teachers and supports bilingual English-Italian language development. ISC is the only IB World School in Como offering the full IB Continuum, and it provides an Italian Stream option that integrates with the Italian State curriculum, enabling ISC learners to sit Italian examinations if they choose. The campus spans more than 10,000 square metres, with a planned expansion of about 5,000 square metres including a new IB Centre, a secondary wing, science laboratories, a robotics lab, art studios, music rooms, a theatre, a library, and sports facilities. A dedicated IBDP/CP Study Centre, CoLab workspace, and Inspired affiliations support study and collaboration. Opportunities.
International School of Modena is a private IB World School educating students aged 3 to 18. The campus offers the full International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Programme in Kindergarten and Primary School, Middle Years Programme in Middle School, and the Diploma Programme in High School. English is the language of instruction, with Italian language support to aid bilingualism; IS Modena is the first IB Continuum school in Emilia-Romagna to deliver the entire IB curriculum in an English-based setting. The campus includes libraries, science laboratories, arts spaces, drama and music studios, and a Diploma Centre, plus a gym, football pitch and rooftop basketball court. Classrooms feature interactive projectors, digital whiteboards and personal devices; a Library and Collaborative Study Area supports group and independent learning. Since 1998, the school has grown with a strong co-curricular program, highlighted by Model United Nations and Sustainable Development Goals clubs, alongside sports and performing arts opportunities.
The International School of Verona is a private day school in Italy offering an international curriculum. It combines the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP) with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge Secondary programs, taught in English in a scuola paritaria setting. The five-year program leads to the IB Diploma after completing Cambridge IGCSEs in year three. Students study Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, IT, English Language and Literature, Italian Language and Literature, Latin, Chinese, German or Spanish, plus Business Studies, History, Geography, Philosophy, Physical Education, Visual Art and Art History. The school emphasises language learning, and by graduation many students study five languages; it is a Confucius Class School for Chinese language and culture. Distinctive features include dedicated study-skills courses for independent research and arts and theatre opportunities. Extracurriculars include Model United Nations, performing and visual arts, and CAS-based service such as Telethon fundraising and volunteering for the local food bank.
Institut Saint-Dominique (ISD Rome) is a private international school in Rome, part of the Odyssey Education group. It is affiliated with France through AEFE and accredited by the French Ministry of Education; boarding is available. The school serves students from ages 1 to 18. Primary education is bilingual, while secondary study offers the French Baccalaureate or the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme. In the IB section, instruction is in English and most courses are taught in English, with other languages offered at advanced levels and small class sizes. The Diploma Programme includes Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, Service, and features a five-week IB immersion in Rome for students in Grade 9–11. The 6-hectare campus hosts two libraries, a science laboratory, a theatre/performance hall, a music room, and a visual arts room, plus sports facilities, on-site dining, and a nurse. ISD Rome emphasizes Dominican values, multilingual education, and pathways to universities worldwide.
Vittoria International School in central Turin serves students aged 3 to 18. Founded 47 years ago, it operates Vittoria Junior (Nursery–Primary–Middle) and Vittoria High Schools (Italian Curriculum High School or Upper Secondary International School) on a 7,200 square metre campus. Instruction is largely English, with Italian, French and Spanish offered as additional languages. The Primary School combines the Italian official programme with Cambridge Primary, teaching Humanities in Italian and STEM in English. Lower Secondary blends the MIUR curriculum for Humanities and Arts with Cambridge Lower Secondary for Science, Maths and ICT, while English proficiency (exit level B1/B2) accompanies the Italian Middle School Diploma. The Upper Secondary International School offers four years of English-language study, 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. The school emphasises international mindedness alongside Italian identity, supported by a Global Perspectives Programme and a range of co-curricular activities for students worldwide.
Founded in 2011 in Scanzorosciate (Bergamo), the Bilingual British School (BBS) is a private international school in Italy serving ages 0 to 18. The Scanzorosciate site houses Nursery and Primary, set in an 18,000 square metre park, while the Bergamo campus hosts Middle and High School in a modern, connected complex. The school delivers Cambridge Primary in the Primary years, Cambridge Secondary, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in the High School, operating within the Italian education system as a bilingual program. Nursery follows the Early Learning Goals, with all activities in English. Primary integrates the Italian curriculum with Cambridge, with about 80% of instruction in English; several subjects are taught in English while Italian and History are taught in Italian. Middle School follows the paritaria Italian programme alongside Cambridge education, with two-thirds English instruction. Abroad Integrated Programme offers long UK trips and Model United Nations to broaden international exposure.
The International School of Bologna is an IB Continuum school in Bologna's center, serving ages 3 to 18. Instruction is in English in a full-immersion setting, and the school offers PYP for early years and elementary, MYP for middle school, and the DP for high school. This structure supports an IB pathway from 3 to 18 and reflects the school's long-standing commitment to international education. Founded in 2004, ISB has developed its accreditation, including CIS membership and NEASC accreditation. The campus spans 2,000 meters with 25 classrooms, science labs, a library, music and art classrooms, a theatre, outdoor playgrounds, and a gym, plus facilities off-site. The school emphasizes well-rounded learning with on-campus sports, arts spaces, and a broad after-school program featuring clubs in chess, drama, languages such as Italian and Chinese, and digital media. A signature initiative is Festival of Hope, promoting sustainability and service, led by students across Bologna.
H-International School Vicenza is an IB World School in Italy offering the full International Baccalaureate continuum for ages 2 to 18 (PYP, MYP, DP). Since joining the H-FARM International School network in 2018, the Vicenza campus has been the only institution in Vicenza, Verona, and Padua to deliver the complete IB sequence, including the two‑year Diploma Programme for Grades 11 and 12. The school is affiliated with the Association of International Baccalaureate World Schools in Italy (AIBWSI). The campus supports a robust after‑school program: Early Years activities include Painting and Feelings, Cooking, and movement; Primary Years clubs include Gymnathlon, Chinese Beginners, Cooking, Nastro Rosso Gymnastics, and Choir; and Middle Years & Diploma Programme clubs feature Maths Club and Model UN, alongside ongoing language and choir work. Chinese Beginners is offered as an after‑school language option, with a Chinese course for EYU and PYP students and the Let's Speak Chinese program. Leadership and wellbeing are fostered through clubs and active sports.”
Sardinia International School occupies a modern campus in Olbia, Italy, offering a multilingual, international education for ages 6 to 18. The school blends British and Italian curricula with pathways toward Cambridge IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma, and it recognises the IB Diploma as equivalent to the Italian maturità. In the Primary School, most instruction is in English while Italian language lessons are taught in Italian, with Italian and English-speaking teachers. The Middle School follows an international curriculum geared toward Licenza Media, with Italian mother-tongue lessons and comprehensive preparation for national exams. Secondary School is planned for 2027/28 to deliver IGCSE and IB Diploma. Facilities include a Main Academic Wing with transformable classrooms, a Glass Classroom for collaborative work, and Creative Huts for Mindset, Music, and Drama. Outdoor learning zones, football field and a multi-sports court support physical activity. The program emphasises bilingual growth, with arts and wellbeing embedded in life.
International School Brescia is a private international day school in Italy offering a continuous IB programme for ages 3 to 18. The school teaches in English and supports bilingual development through English immersion, with Italian language study available as a native or additional language across the PYP and MYP, and Italian language options in the Diploma Programme. ISB Brescia is authorised by the IB to deliver the PYP, MYP and DP since 2020, providing a coherent inquiry-based progression from age 3 to adolescence. The campus in Bedizzole features dedicated Primary and Secondary areas, flexible-seating classrooms, a Science Lab, a Primary Science Room, an Art Room, a Music Room, a Drama Hall, and a new gym, plus two playgrounds and a small five-a-side pitch. The school places university and career guidance at the centre of its Diploma journey and offers after-school clubs in sport, arts, and languages, including German activities worldwide.
The British School of Milan (BSM) is a not-for-profit independent British international day school in Milan, Italy, serving pupils aged 3 to 18. It follows the English National Curriculum from ages 3–16, offers IGCSE in Year 11, and delivers the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the Sixth Form. Nursery to University is structured as Early Years 3–5; Primary 5–11; Senior 11–18. The Via Pisani Dossi campus at 16 provides small class sizes and a broad set of facilities, including a Learning Resource Centre, Science Laboratories, Computer and Digital Suites, a Music Classroom, Drama Studio, Art Classroom and dedicated spaces. The co-curricular programme runs 100+ activities, with an emphasis on music and performing arts, sport, and clubs. Notable features include five choirs, ABRSM instrumental tuition, debates and Model United Nations conferences, and educational trips. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and the Sir James Lecture Series are elements, underpinned by pastoral care and engagement.
La Scuola International School offers an international, language-rich education for children aged 2 to 14. The Milano campus will blend the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme with a Reggio Emilia-inspired learning approach and English/Italian language immersion. While Milano applies for IB candidacy before opening, other campuses are fully accredited. In line with the Montreal Language Immersion Model, instruction uses English and Italian with grade-appropriate distributions, beginning with 90/10 English/Italian in PreK and moving toward balanced bilingual learning from primary through middle grades. The school also draws on a bespoke curriculum that complements IB with hands-on projects and multilingual inquiry. Facilities features include Ateliers such as Art, Environmental Science/Garden, Music, Languages, and Design & Technology, plus Physical Education & Athletics. The Ambassador Ensemble and two yearly concerts showcase student creativity; the Garden & Environmental Studies Atelier provides ecological learning. Languages are embedded across learning, supporting culturally engaged learners.
Deledda International School in Genoa, Italy, offers the International Baccalaureate continuum alongside Cambridge Secondary. The Primary Years Programme is in candidate status, while the MYP and DP provide IB experience across eight subject groups, including Language and Literature with Italian A and English A, and Language Acquisition in Italian B, English B, and several other languages. Each subject group receives at least 50 hours of instruction annually, and MYP Year 5 culminates in a Personal Project. ATL and ATT frameworks support learning across all IB stages, fostering communication, collaboration, self-management, critical and creative thinking, and intercultural understanding. The campus in central Genoa features science laboratories, a modern library, two computer laboratories, and interactive classrooms, with MYP Junior Science Lab added in 2013. The school runs service and CAS initiatives, a Model United Nations club, and exhibitions, plus a university and career counselor, and a bilingual elementary program started in 2016.
BDC School Cologno is a bilingual day school located in Cologno Monzese, offering an integrated curriculum from nursery to high school. The school merges the Italian Ministry of Education curriculum with Cambridge International programs, including IGCSE and A Levels. Cologno’s campus spans 1,800 square meters and features a dedicated STEM lab, where students engage in hands-on robotics, science experiments, and engineering projects. The school follows a design-thinking approach, requiring students to solve practical problems through interdisciplinary project-based learning. Facilities include flexible classrooms and communal recreation areas to support collaborative work. A distinctive feature is the BDC Challenge, an annual pitch competition where middle school students present solutions to global issues identified by the World Economic Forum to earn high school scholarships. The school provides instruction in English and Italian, supported by an After School program offering languages, technology, and creative arts.
St. Thomas's International School in Viterbo, Lazio, serves learners aged 2 to 14 with an international curriculum and a historic campus set in a medieval town. It is an accredited IB PYP school, with English as the main language and Italian lessons for all students. Early Childhood follows Reggio Emilia, with English-taught classes; four inquiry units per class and Atelier sessions in music and art. Primary School comprises five grades with an English-speaking homeroom teacher; six units of inquiry plus subjects, with Italian mathematics and specialists in Italian, music, visual art, drama and PE. Middle School (grades 6–8) follows the Italian state curriculum, with many subjects taught in English and Cambridge exams offered; Spanish is an additional language. The campus blends historic architecture with green spaces, a kitchen garden, a calm library and a nutritionist-designed dining program; ASAP activities enrich the curriculum, and Ambrit International School in Rome broadens opportunities.
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