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Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Leadership and Professional
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Gonzaga International School Palermo (ISP) is a private international day school in the heart of Palermo offering the International Baccalaureate continuum from early childhood through graduation. Founded within Istituto Gonzaga in 2008 as part of the Society of Jesus' Jesuit educational network, ISP provides English-medium instruction delivered by native English-speaking teachers, with Italian language and culture integrated to support local heritage. The school serves ages 0–18 and follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), organized in two bienniums (MYP M4–M5 and DP DP1–DP2). Students engage in six IB subject groups, the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS, with Higher and Standard Level options and bilingual diploma possibilities. The campus at Via Piersanti Mattarella houses both Italian and International School programs, a library, laboratories, a chapel, a gym, an auditorium and outdoor spaces, plus a transport link to Polisportiva Gonzaga for after-school sports. Extracurriculars span arts, sports, service learning and leadership activities anchored in Jesuit values and global-minded university preparation.
Via Piersanti Mattarella, 38-42, 90141 Palermo PA, Italy
The Essentials
Gonzaga International School Palermo has instruction in English, Italian.
Location
Located in the heart of Palermo at Via Piersanti Mattarella 38/42, 90141 Palermo, Italy. It is easily accessible by car and public transport and is well connected to major urban bus lines. The campus is near Viale della Libertà and Piazza Croci.
Stages
Pre-School through High School; IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP).
Type
Private international day school offering the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP).
Pupil Nationality Mix
30+ nationalities represented; open to all nationalities.
Country affiliation
Italy
Religious affiliation
Jesuit
School day structure
Open from morning to evening; campus designed around students with flexible teaching models.
Fees
Application fees
- No one-time application, registration, or enrollment fee amount is published on the school's public information for the International School Palermo.
Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year)
- The school does not publish a breakdown of tuition by year group or per term for Pre‑School, Kindergarten/Transition, Primary (PYP), Middle School (MYP) or High School / Diploma Programme (DP). Exact per‑term and per‑year tuition amounts are not publicly available.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published billing schedule, instalment plan, payment deadlines, or standard payment terms (including penalties for late payment) are available in the school's public information.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The International School Palermo does not list a boarding (residential) programme among its services; no boarding fees are published. Boarding is not presented as an available option in the school's public programme descriptions.
Other costs or fees (uniforms, meals, transport, activities, materials)
- The Gonzaga Campus includes a canteen and an extensive sports programme (Polisportiva), but no public price list for meals, school uniforms, transport/shuttle (navetta), extracurricular activity charges, school trip fees, learning‑materials contributions, or equipment costs is published for the International School Palermo. Specific ancillary charges are not listed.
Refund information
- There is no publicly posted fee‑refund policy, nor are specific terms for refunds, cancellations, or withdrawals from enrolment published in the school's public information for the International School Palermo.
Fee payment options
- The school's public pages do not list accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, etc.). For fee queries and payment arrangements the school provides administrative contact channels: Phone 091.302093 and email addresses including segreteriaisp@gonzagapalermo.it and segreteria@gonzagapalermo.it.
Note on availability of fee details
- The International School Palermo's publicly accessible information describes the curriculum (full IB continuum from early years to DP), campus services and contacts, but does not publish a current, itemised fee schedule, per‑year tuition figures, billing calendar, or formal fee policies. No per‑term or per‑year tuition figures, no application/registration fee amounts, no boarding fees, no uniform/meals/transport price lists, and no published refund terms were found in the school's public pages.
Academics
Gonzaga International School Palermo teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 1 to 18.
Curriculum
International School Palermo offers the complete IB continuum from early childhood through graduation, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). All courses are delivered entirely in English by native English-speaking teachers. The High School program is organized in two bienniums: the first (MYP M4–M5) and the second (DP DP1–DP2), with six IB subject groups, the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS requirements. There are Higher Level and Standard Level subject choices, and bilingual diploma options are available. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, global citizenship, university preparation, and seamless transition from MYP to DP, with university orientation and broad access to European, UK, US, and other international universities.
Exam Results
The IB Diploma is recognised with very high scores for admission to the world's most prestigious universities.
Higher Education Progression
University orientation is an integral part of the High School path, with a rate of access to international universities very high and destinations in Europe, the United Kingdom, the USA and beyond.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Request Information and Visit: Contact the admissions office to learn more about ISP programs, schedule a campus tour, and meet with our team. We welcome students from all backgrounds who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our international community. ISP is the first and only IB-accredited school in southern Italy and provides a full IB continuum from early childhood through graduation. All courses are taught in English by native English-speaking teachers. 2. Submit Application: Complete the application form and submit all required documents, including academic records and recommendations. 3. Wait for Confirmation: Our admissions committee will review your application and notify you of the decision within the specified timeframe.
FAQs
What curriculum does Gonzaga International School Palermo follow?
International School Palermo offers the complete IB continuum from early childhood through graduation, including the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).
What are the tuition fees?
**Application fees**
- No one-time application, registration, or enrollment fee amount is published on the school's public information for the International School Palermo.
Where is Gonzaga International School Palermo located?
Located in the heart of Palermo at Via Piersanti Mattarella 38/42, 90141 Palermo, Italy. It is easily accessible by car and public transport and is well connected to major urban bus lines. The campus is near Viale della Libertà and Piazza Croci.
What age groups does the school serve?
Pre-School through High School; IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP).
What are the school hours?
Open from morning to evening; campus designed around students with flexible teaching models.
How does admissions work?
1. Request Information and Visit: Contact the admissions office to learn more about ISP programs, schedule a campus tour, and meet with our team.
What languages are taught?
English is the primary language of instruction. All courses are delivered entirely in English by native English-speaking teachers. Italian language and culture are taught with a strong emphasis to maintain connection with local heritage.
What facilities does the school have?
Gonzaga Campus is in the heart of Palermo at Via Piersanti Mattarella 38/42. The campus hosts the Italian School and the International School within a single, mission-driven community focused on learning, socialization and growth.
When was Gonzaga International School Palermo founded?
Founded in 1919 by the Society of Jesus, Istituto Gonzaga is the heir of the Collegio Massimo established in Palermo in 1539. Gonzaga is part of a global Jesuit network of over 1,000 institutions and nearly 1.5 million students worldwide.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Arts are integrated across the curriculum, with The Arts including Drama, Music and Visual Arts. The school provides a Music Room and an Art Room, and an Auditorium for performances and dance.
