Italy, Florence
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| Name | Age | Fee | Track | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery (Menarini Baby — Tiny Tots, from 3 months) | 0 | 8,800 EUR | Nursery | Annual tuition; ten instalments Sep–Jun |
| Nursery (Menarini Baby — 1–3 years) | 1 | 8,500 EUR | Nursery | Annual tuition; ten instalments Sep–Jun |
| Nursery (Lavagnini — 1–3 years) | 1 | 8,500 EUR | Nursery | Annual tuition; ten instalments Sep–Jun |
| Pre‑school (age 3–5) | 3 | 9,100 EUR | Pre‑school | Annual tuition; ten instalments Sep–Jun |
| Primary Year 2 / Grade 1 | 5 | 9,100 EUR | Primary | Annual tuition; ten instalments Sep–Jun |
| Primary Year 3 / Grade 2 | 6 | 9,100 EUR | Primary | Annual tuition; ten instalments Sep–Jun |
| Primary Year 4 / Grade 3 | 7 | 9,100 EUR | Primary | Annual tuition; ten instalments Sep–Jun |
| Primary Year 5 / Grade 4 | 8 | 9,100 EUR | Primary | Annual tuition; ten instalments Sep–Jun |
| Primary Year 6 / Grade 5 | 9 | 9,050 EUR | Primary | Annual tuition; ten instalments Sep–Jun |
| Middle School Year 7 / Grade 6 | 10 | 9,100 EUR | Middle School | Annual tuition; ten instalments Sep–Jun |
| Middle School Year 8 / Grade 7 | 11 | 9,100 EUR | Middle School | Annual tuition; ten instalments Sep–Jun |
| Middle School Year 9 / Grade 8 | 12 | 9,100 EUR | Middle School | Annual tuition; ten instalments Sep–Jun |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | 0 EUR | Registration fee (new enrolments) combined in above |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | 360 EUR | Annual enrolment fee for enrolled students |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee (New Enrolments) | 820 EUR | One-off for new enrolments |
| Annual Enrolment Fee (Enrolled Students) | 360 EUR | Annual enrolment fee for enrolled FBS students |
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.