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Italy, Bologna
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Student Well-being is a priority at ISB. Social, emotional, and psychological wellbeing are addressed as part of teaching and learning. The PSE programme supports personal and social development across the curriculum. The School Counselor plays a central role in supporting student well-being.
ISB provides Learning Support as part of an inclusive education. Learning Support Services remove barriers and enable equal access to the curriculum. A Learning Support Specialist team supports students, including Maria Girasoli – Student Support Services & EAL Coordinator, Anna Weitzler – Learning Support Specialist, and Rita Kosmidou – Learning Support Specialist. Support for mild to moderate needs may be provided in class or outside the classroom, as defined in the Learning Support Policy.
The English as an Additional Language Department provides support for learners who need extra help with English and for their teachers. EAL staff facilitate language acquisition and collaborate with class teachers to plan. For the students with greatest need, an in-small group EAL programme is provided, with progress monitored using the Maculaitis Assessment of Competencies Test of English Language Proficiency II, and regular parent communication is maintained.
The well-being of students is integral to teaching and learning. The School Counselor supports students' psychological and social-emotional needs; counselling is short-term and solution-focused with confidentiality a key feature. The Personal and Social Education (PSE) curriculum supports personal growth and well-being as part of a holistic approach.
The ISB Child Protection Policy guides health, safety, and care of students and forms the foundation for safeguarding. The policy is aligned with international frameworks including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. The ISB Child Protection Team safeguards all children in the ISB community; staff receive annual training on Child Protection.
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.
