Italy, Bergamo
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The school provides a bus service for the Bergamo area. Availability depends on the area of residence. Early morning care is available from 7:30am, and after-school care can be booked until 5:00pm.
All children wear the school uniform. The uniform includes short- or long-sleeved polo shirts, trousers, skirt or dress, a jumper and tracksuit or sportswear. Winter and summer items are available. The cost of the uniform is not included in the school fees; to order, log into the external supplier.
An on-site canteen serves nutritious meals for different age groups, using organic and seasonal produce. The lunch is a balanced three-course meal with menus that cater to dietary, religious and ethical requirements. A dedicated team of nutritionists and chefs prepares freshly cooked food on-site. Compass Group partners with the school, in line with the Turnip Programme.
The school has been a member of the Inspired Education Group since 2018. Bergamo International Studies S.r.l. is the operational headquarter at Via Monte Gleno 54, 24125 Bergamo, and the registered office is at Piazza della Repubblica 2, 24122 Bergamo, Italy.
International School of Bergamo (IS Bergamo) offers the International Baccalaureate continuum: PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme, alongside Early Years Foundation Stage. The school serves ages 2 to 18 with instruction in English and EAL support, and Italian language study integrated for all students. From Grade 1, a 1:1 iPad programme supports digital learning, and the MYP uses eight subject groups with progression toward the DP. IS Bergamo combines an English-speaking environment with mother-tongue Italian for Italian students, and follows a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach in the Early Years within the IB framework. The campus is new, with outdoor facilities, a performing arts studio, an indoor gym, an innovation hub and an equipped science laboratory; an on-site canteen serves meals. Bruno Munari art laboratories and Orff Schulwerk music are a permanent feature of the arts programme. The school is part of Inspired Education Group, linking it to a network of schools. After-school activities include TED-Ed Club, Model United Nations, FIRST LEGO League robotics, Judo and Arts & Crafts.