International School of Bologna

Via della Libertà 2, 40123 Bologna, Italy. IS Bologna is in Bologna, northern Italy. Bologna is easily reached by train, with Florence less than an hour away and Venice about 1 hour 30 minutes by train.

Early Years; Elementary; Middle School; Diploma.

The school is an international IB Continuum school in Bologna.

Learning Support Services include English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and Learning Support Specialists. ISB provides inclusive education with small class sizes and collaboration with external agencies when needed.

Italy.

Daily schedule includes early drop-off 8:15–8:50, staggered entry 8:50–9:00, circle time 9:00–9:15, lunch 11:45–12:15, outdoor activities, and pick-up 4:45–5:00 PM (Extended Day options may apply).

Admission fees (one-time, non-refundable)
- Reception: EUR 1,100.
- Kindergarten: EUR 1,100.
- Transition: EUR 1,100.
- Grades 1–5: EUR 1,100.
- Grades 6–10: EUR 1,500.
- Diploma (Grades 11–12): EUR 1,500.

Registration fee (annual, non-refundable)
- Reception: EUR 750.
- Kindergarten: EUR 750.
- Transition: EUR 750.
- Grades 1–10: EUR 750.
- Diploma (Grades 11–12): EUR 1,000.

Annual tuition fees and per-term amounts (school year, annual and three-instalment breakdown)
- Reception (Half Day): Annual EUR 9,660 — Per term (3 instalments) EUR 3,220.00.
- Reception (Full Day): Annual EUR 10,980 — Per term EUR 3,660.00.
- Kindergarten: Annual EUR 11,910 — Per term EUR 3,970.00.
- Transition: Annual EUR 14,865 — Per term EUR 4,955.00.
- Grade 1: Annual EUR 17,505 — Per term EUR 5,835.00.
- Grades 2, 3, 4: Annual EUR 17,850 — Per term EUR 5,950.00.
- Grade 5: Annual EUR 19,095 — Per term EUR 6,365.00.
- Grades 6–10: Annual EUR 20,490 — Per term EUR 6,830.00.
- Diploma (Grades 11–12): Annual EUR 21,330 — Per term EUR 7,110.00.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Admission and/or registration fees are payable upon enrolment.
- School fees, lunch fees, and other additional fees are payable in three instalments by the following dates: 1 September, 1 November, and 1 February.
- Sibling discount: second child 10% off the tuition fee; third child 20% off the tuition fee; fourth or more children 20% off the tuition fee.

Lunch service and related fees
- Full lunch service is mandatory up to Grade 5. Grades 6–12 may choose among options.
- Two days per week: EUR 675 (annual).
- Three days per week: EUR 1,005 (annual).
- Five days per week: EUR 1,590 (annual).
- No refund is made for missed days due to absence, illness, or school closure.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) — Secondary
- 2 periods per week (listed as half EAL fee): EUR 1,200.
- 3–4 periods per week (listed as full EAL fee): EUR 1,000.

What the tuition fee includes
- Tuition fees include insurance, learning materials and books, Chromebooks for in-school use, residential trip (Grades 5–11), and assessment/IB exam fees.

Other costs / optional extras
- Optional extras not included in tuition: school uniform, optional field trips, optional trips abroad, and after-school activities.
- Stationery and other minor items may be listed separately.
- Residential trips for Grades 5–11 and IB assessment fees are included in tuition; optional trips and activities are charged additionally.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are listed.

Refund information
- The admission fee and the annual registration fee are non-refundable.
- No refunds are made for unused lunch days due to absence, illness, or school closure.
- No other specific tuition-refund schedule is listed in the fee schedule.