Italy, Bologna
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Located in Bologna's historic center, the school occupies over 2,000 sq meters of space, with 25 classrooms, labs, and a theatre, plus 2 outdoor play grounds and 1 gym.
On-site facilities include a gym and a basketball court; there is also an off-site gym available for additional activities.
Academic spaces include a library, a science lab, a music classroom, and an art classroom, with a theatre for performing arts.
Chess, Hip Hop, Calligraphy, Drama/Acting, Italian, Chinese, Basketball, Media Production, Digital Design, Music
The International School of Bologna is an IB Continuum school in Bologna's center, serving ages 3 to 18. Instruction is in English in a full-immersion setting, and the school offers PYP for early years and elementary, MYP for middle school, and the DP for high school. This structure supports an IB pathway from 3 to 18 and reflects the school's long-standing commitment to international education. Founded in 2004, ISB has developed its accreditation, including CIS membership and NEASC accreditation. The campus spans 2,000 meters with 25 classrooms, science labs, a library, music and art classrooms, a theatre, outdoor playgrounds, and a gym, plus facilities off-site. The school emphasizes well-rounded learning with on-campus sports, arts spaces, and a broad after-school program featuring clubs in chess, drama, languages such as Italian and Chinese, and digital media. A signature initiative is Festival of Hope, promoting sustainability and service, led by students across Bologna.