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Italy, Naples
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The Anglo-Italian School was founded in 1958 by a group of NATO parents as an international daycare. Mrs. Alba Fedele, a mother and educator, trained in the Montessori method in Perugia and worked closely with Dr. Paolini to implement Montessori materials and practice. She brightened the classrooms, had child-sized furniture made for the rooms, and placed fresh flowers on each table to create a welcoming atmosphere. The school later expanded to include Elementary and Middle School, with native English-speaking teachers and Italian staff to prepare students for the Italian State Exams. Graduates and their families have continued the tradition, and the school continues to offer an English-Italian education for NATO officials, diplomats and local nationals.
The school fosters a community that involves active engagement from parents and the wider community. The mission states the environment emphasizes high moral character, intercultural harmony and academic achievement, and it works with both parents and the community. The school hosts annual events such as Graduation, Christmas Concert, Halloween, Science Fair, Thanksgiving and Carnevale; the Christmas Concert features performances in English, Italian and Chinese.
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.
