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Italy, Bergamo
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The school uses English as the main language of learning and follows the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). The IB learner profile centers on developing students as inquirers, knowledgeable and caring, with explicit attention to their social, emotional and physical well-being. The Approaches to Learning framework develops thinking, research, communication, social and self‑management skills to enable self‑regulated learners and personal growth. The IB programmes encourage students to be active in their communities and to extend their learning beyond the classroom.
The school includes and supports students with a variety of needs and abilities. An Inclusion Manager leads Learning Support with a team of external consultants to implement the Learning Support Policy across the school. The school acknowledges that it may not meet the needs of students with severe difficulties.
The school offers education in English as the main language of learning. EAL provision is available. For Grade 3 and above, students are expected to have a satisfactory level of English or families may fund appropriate additional English support. English language ability is assessed during admissions for older students.
The IB continuum emphasises social, emotional and physical well‑being as part of students' holistic development. The IB learner profile focuses on developing well‑being alongside knowledge and skills and encourages learning that supports personal growth and community engagement.
The privacy information notes safeguarding, pastoral, and health and safety policies as part of the school's framework. The privacy notice also confirms access to external health professionals such as educational psychologists and speech therapists when needed.
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.
