Italy, Florence
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CSF has access to Globeducate's Study Abroad programme, which includes staying at partner boarding schools in the UK, Andorra, Spain or Cyprus.
The Senior School has a dedicated lunch area; the Upper Junior/Middle School has a lunch room, and the Lower Junior School also has a lunch room.
The school has a house system and spirit days.
The school is a Globeducate member. The Junior School is recognised as a scuola paritaria by the Italian Ministry of Instruction, and high school students can graduate with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) through Blyth Academy Online (BAO), a Globeducate partner school.
The Canadian School of Florence Senior School provides the Ontario Canadian Curriculum to students in Grades 9 through 12. Located in a renovated historical building near the center of Florence, the campus features a science laboratory, a multimedia hub, and a dedicated art studio. Students work toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), a qualification that allows for direct entry into universities worldwide. A standout feature of the school is its participation in the Junk Kouture competition, where students design high-fashion outfits from recycled materials, integrating creative arts with sustainability. As a member of the Globeducate network, the school involves students in international events and environmental initiatives in partnership with organizations like the WWF. The curriculum includes an Italian Paritaria pathway, ensuring local students can also meet national educational requirements. Small class groups facilitate personalized attention, while the city itself serves as an extended classroom for experiential learning and historical study.