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Italy, Florence
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The school serves students from 5 years old through middle school, with groups of 6-12 and classes five days a week. Small class sizes create a calm, serene atmosphere that supports learning beyond traditional subject matter. The teachers act as guides in a discovery process, and students are responsible for their own learning and achievement. Students engage in inquiry and use critical thinking and research strategies to build on syllabus topics.
Music and Art are taught as subjects within the curriculum. These arts subjects are delivered in a bilingual setting alongside other core disciplines. Creative expression is integrated with the broader program, alongside Physical Education.
During group lessons, instruction is conducted in both Italian and English. Native Italian and native English-speaking teachers collaborate in a dual-immersion program. The program aims to develop bilingual proficiency through shared learning among students of different language backgrounds.
Physical Education is included in the curriculum. The five-day program and small class sizes contribute to a calm, serene atmosphere that supports student well-being. Flexible scheduling and homeschooling options are available to help with family logistics.
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.
