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Italy, Florence
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Admissions are open throughout the year, subject to available places, with the main enrollment window in January for all school cycles. Open Days are held from October through December to present the school's offerings. The Admission Officer contacts families to understand their needs, provide information, and arrange meetings with the Head of School or coordinators to help families understand the school's learning approach and curriculum. You can request a private visit or register for an Open Day. To secure a place, you may join the waiting list, as places are limited and demand is high; because some families transfer with short notice, applications are accepted year‑round. The Admission Officer will keep you informed about availability and guide you through the enrollment process. Entry requirements: as a private school, there are no entrance tests; admission is based on places available. For Nursery and Preschool, no prior English knowledge is required. For Primary and Lower Secondary, students entering from the third grade may be evaluated for English language proficiency; if English is not sufficient, the school provides language‑support lessons during the school day and after‑school enrichment within extracurricular offerings. The Admission Officer can provide enrollment forms along with any prior reports when a place is available.
Join the waiting list to reserve a place for a quality education. The school enrolls a large number of students each year and places are limited. By joining the waiting list you gain priority for future enrollments and place availability. Because some families transfer with short notice, applications are accepted year‑round. The Admission Officer will keep you updated on available places and guide you through the enrollment process.
Florence Bilingual School is an international school in Florence, part of the Cognita family, serving ages 1–18 and operating under a paritaria agreement with Italian National Education System. The curriculum blends Italian schooling with the Cambridge International Pathway, delivering a bilingual Italian–English program from nursery to high school. From grade 3, many subjects are taught in English (CLIL); a third language (French or Spanish) is offered with native-speaking teachers; DELF/DELE exams are available in L3. Cambridge assessments are taken annually, with CEFR targets of B2 by lower secondary and C1/C2 by high school. The program includes Immersion Stay in UK, Socio-Emotional Learning in English, and after-school activities via FBS Club. Facilities include five internet labs, two language labs, music and science labs, a library, assembly hall, outdoor courts, and a 1–to–1 device program from grade 2 tablets and grade 4 laptops. Founded in 1970s, Cambridge-accredited in 2016, it emphasizes wellbeing and exchanges.
