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International School of Florence - Junior School Campus

Italy, Florence

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 545
Type Co-educational
Opened 1952
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Italian, French, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

ISF Junior School Campus offers the IB continuum from Primary Years Programme (PYP) through Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) for students aged 3–18 at an independent, co-educational day school. The Junior School serves ages 6–11 and is housed in Villa le Tavernule in Bagno a Ripoli, a restored villa that now accommodates classrooms, the Eli Emery Computer Room, the Horace W. Gibson Aula Magna and the Paul Burke-Mahoney Library. The campus sits on eighteen acres with an all-weather sports field, two playgrounds, and a surfaced play area for Early Years and Foundation classes, supporting outdoor activity and wellbeing. English is the language of instruction; Italian is taught to all students, with mother-tongue development valued and integrated into units of inquiry. The PYP uses six transdisciplinary themes to structure inquiry across disciplines: Who we are; Where we are in place and time; How we express ourselves; How the world works; How we organize ourselves; Sharing the planet. Weekly wellbeing lessons and partnerships with Florence organizations underpin student development, alongside ECAs in robotics, drama, visual arts, and language activities.

www.isfitaly.org

Via del Carota 23/25, 50012 Bagno a Ripoli (FI), Italy

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The Essentials

International School of Florence - Junior School Campus has 545 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
The Junior School Campus is located at Villa le Tavernule, Via del Carota 23/25, 50012 Bagno a Ripoli (FI), Italy. It sits in the rolling countryside just outside Florence, on eighteen acres of Tuscan grounds with garden views. The villa-side campus includes facilities such as the Eli Emery Computer Room, the Horace W. Gibson Aula Magna and the Paul Burke-Mahoney Library. The campus is about a 20-minute drive from the center of Florence and sits in a rural setting with easy access to nature studies.

Stages
Preschool through Grade 5 (Early Years ages 3-5; Junior School ages 6-11)

Type
independent, co-educational day school

Additional learning support
Specialist learning support is available.

School day structure
School starts at 8:30 am; arrival is between 8:00 and 8:25 am; campus opens at 8:00 am; bus student dismissal occurs at 3:20 pm.
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Fees
Application & Entrance Fees
- Application Fee (new applicants only, non-refundable): EUR 500.00.
- Entrance Fee (payable only on initial enrollment, non-refundable): EUR 7,800.00. If a student departs ISF for two consecutive academic years and subsequently re-enrolls at the commencement of the third year, the Entrance Fee must be fully repaid.

Annual Tuition — Junior School (Foundation – Grade 5)
- Standard annual tuition (Foundation – Grade 5): EUR 19,400.00.
- Corporate annual tuition (employer-paid families): EUR 22,310.00.

Payment schedule and installment amounts for Foundation – Grade 5 (2026/27 academic year)
- Current families (standard-fee payment plan):
- Re-Enrollment Fee (non-refundable) due by 7 January 2026: EUR 500.00.
- Advance Payment (non-refundable; part of total tuition) due by 7 January 2026: EUR 3,000.00.
- 1st tuition installment due by 15 July 2026: EUR 9,840.00.
- 2nd tuition installment due by 30 September 2026: EUR 6,560.00.
- Total billed (including Re-Enrollment Fee): EUR 19,900.00 (this total = annual tuition EUR 19,400.00 + Re-Enrollment Fee EUR 500.00).
- New families (first-year payment plan):
- Application Fee on application: EUR 500.00.
- Entrance Fee (within 15 days of acceptance): EUR 7,800.00.
- 1st tuition installment (by 15 July 2026): EUR 11,640.00.
- 2nd tuition installment (by 30 September 2026): EUR 7,760.00.
- Total first-year cost for a new Foundation–G5 enrolment (including Application and Entrance fees): EUR 27,700.00.
- An additional EUR 2.00 duty-stamp will be applied to each bill. Late payments are subject to legal interest.

What tuition covers and what is extra
- Tuition includes: loan of selected school textbooks (subject to conditions), one yearbook per family, academic curriculum–related local day trips (may require a supplement for extra services such as lunch or an English-speaking guide), orientation field trips (may require partial contribution), and final IB examination registration fees where applicable.
- Tuition does not include: Extra Curricular Activities (ECA) programme fees, lunch service, private door-to-door driving service, school uniforms and PE kits (these are provided by external suppliers and are additional costs), overnight field trips and non-academic trips (day and overnight). Overnight or specialized excursions, optional activities and certain exam or external-course fees are charged in addition to tuition.

Refunds and withdrawal / semester attendance rules
- Application Fee, Entrance Fee and Re-Enrollment Fee are non-refundable. Advance Payment is non-refundable and forms part of the total tuition.
- Semester attendance and withdrawal rules:
- Fees for attendance for the first semester only are 60% of the annual tuition; these amounts are payable by 15 July.
- If a student opts to attend only the first semester and the school is not notified of withdrawal before the end of November 2026, full tuition is mandatory. Failure to pay may result in debt recovery procedures.
- Specific rules apply for first- or second-semester new and current students (including full payment of Application/Entrance or Re-Enrollment fees as stated in the payment plan).

Boarding
- The International School of Florence operates as an independent day school; boarding fees are not applicable for the Junior School.

Other costs, surcharges and administrative details
- A EUR 2.00 duty stamp is added to each invoice. All late payments incur legal interest.
- Additional charges may apply for optional services (ECAs, lunches, private transport, overnight trips, specialised external services). School uniforms and PE kits are purchased from external suppliers and incur additional cost.

Fee payment options and instructions
- Bank transfers are accepted; payments may be made in EUR, USD, GBP or CHF to Fineco Bank accounts held by “American Schools Abroad Inc., International School of Florence.” Specific IBANs and SWIFT codes are provided for each currency.
- Checks are accepted, payable to “International School of Florence (American Schools Abroad).” Cash payments are subject to Italian/EU legal limits (cash acceptance limited to EUR 5,000.00 from 1 January 2023). Payment inquiries are handled by the Business Office at businessoffice@isfitaly.org.

(End of fees overview for the International School of Florence — Junior School Campus, 2026/27 academic year.)
Academics

International School of Florence - Junior School Campus teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
ISF is an authorized Primary Years Programme (PYP) curriculum school. The PYP uses structured, purposeful inquiry as the main approach to teaching and learning across school ages and curricular areas. The Primary Years Programme is structured around six transdisciplinary themes: Who we are; Where we are in place and time; How we express ourselves; How the world works; How we organize ourselves; Sharing the planet. English is the primary language of instruction and inclusion, and Italian is taught to all students, with mother-tongue development valued. Italian language development and cultural awareness are integral, supported through units of inquiry and stand-alone Italian language teaching. Junior School serves ages 6-11.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Application window and timelines. The application period begins in October of the year prior to the academic year and closes in January of the application year. For the 2026-2027 academic year, applications are available October 6, 2025 and close January 7, 2026. Re-enrollment for current families usually begins in December and concludes toward the end of February. Final responses for yearly applicants are typically provided by early March, while for semester applicants, final responses are typically provided during the summer. Start your application through isfitaly.openapply.com.

2. Documentation, interview, tests and fee. To complete an application, families submit supporting documents, sit a student interview, undertake an admissions test, and secure the application fee. Applicants must complete their application within two weeks of registration to be evaluated. The admissions review is holistic and considers grade level and program alignment.

3. Grade placement and alignment. ISF uses a chart to determine the appropriate ISF grade corresponding to the student's current grade level, reflecting differences in schooling systems. Junior School placement follows a September 1 cut-off and places students according to age, current grade level, and schooling system. The Admissions Committee may place a student one year above or one year below if needed based on evidence of need.

4. Testing and screening. Junior School applicants undergo development screening appropriate to their age group; Grades 1-5 take a Star assessment in English and math, and non-English mother-tongue applicants complete the WIDA screener. Upper School applicants attend a student interview and screening, with MAP or WIDA assessments as appropriate. Some grades may offer Italian program screening if parents express interest.

5. Admissions criteria and outcomes. The Admissions Committee evaluates each applicant holistically and applies priority levels to placement. If spaces are not available or needs cannot be met, entry may be refused; conditional acceptance may be granted in certain cases. The policy emphasizes that English is the language of instruction and inclusion, while valuing linguistic diversity.

6. Enrollment and next steps. After acceptance, families must meet all requirements and adhere to fee deadlines (e.g., application, entrance, and re-enrollment payments). Documentation for learning needs, if applicable, should be provided; the school reserves the right to adjust or deny enrollment if information is not disclosed. The Admissions Team can be contacted for questions, and Start your application via the online portal isfitaly.openapply.com.

Scholarships
Three-Year Local Scholarship Opportunity for a Local Student
The International School of Florence offers a three-year scholarship for a motivated and academically capable student from the local Florentine community who is not currently enrolled at ISF. The student will enter Grade 6 in the 2026-2027 academic year. The scholarship will support the student from Grade 6 through Grade 8, ending with the Terza Media examination, and is designed to provide access to a high-quality international education within a supportive, globally minded learning environment. It will combine an international English-language education with continued connection to the Italian system.
How to Apply: Families interested in applying or learning more about eligibility and the application process are invited to contact p.lauria@isfitaly.org for further information. Application deadline: March 20, 2026.
What are we looking for in the student: Strong academic potential; Motivation and commitment to learning; Sufficient English language skills; Financial need that would otherwise make attending the school difficult.
What the school offers: Globally recognised IB education; Community service and leadership opportunities; A supportive, international learning environment.
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