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Italy, Palermo
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The school uses an inquiry-based approach to teaching. Students develop critical thinking and research skills through a transdisciplinary, concept-driven curriculum. The program emphasizes student-centered learning, autonomy and self-directed learning, and transdisciplinary connections to real-world issues. Action-oriented pedagogy includes service learning and community engagement.
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. Performing arts productions are held in December and June, and talent shows and creative collaborations are part of school life. The Middle School also emphasizes Visual Arts, Music, and Drama as core subjects.
English is the language of instruction, with native-speaking teachers ensuring authentic language acquisition and cultural immersion. Italian Language & Culture is strongly emphasized to maintain connection with local heritage. Additional Foreign Languages are offered to foster multilingualism. Global Perspective highlights community service and engagement with global issues to develop international-mindedness.
Book Week is celebrated with a variety of activities organized by the school Librarian. There are performing arts productions in December and June, along with talent shows and creative collaborations. Various sporting activities and cultural events are organized throughout the year to enrich student life.
CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) is at the heart of the IB Diploma Programme, requiring a minimum of 150 hours over two years. Service learning and community engagement are integral to the school's approach to developing principled, caring, open-minded students.
Forum Scuola del Futuro is a virtual space where students, teachers, families, professionals and others meet to discuss and propose innovative solutions for education. It fosters open dialogue, innovative ideas and concrete impact on school life.
Gonzaga Polisportiva offers a range of sports including Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball, Artistic Gymnastics, Figure Skating, Ju Jitsu, Kickboxing and Modern Dance, with both recreational and competitive programs. Competitive teams participate in regional leagues, providing pathways to higher levels of sport. A transport service is provided to take students to the Polisportiva facilities for afternoon activities.
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.
