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FloMUN provides opportunities to research real-world topics and debate as part of Model United Nations. FloMUN and Florence Model United Nations give ISF students international platforms for discussion and collaboration. STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art and Math) activities involve hands-on projects such as rocketry, gardening, and kitchen chemistry. The Duke of Edinburgh International Award is offered with Bronze and Silver levels, consisting of four sections (Volunteering, Physical, Skills, Expedition) and builds confidence, resilience and self-esteem.
Cantabile Choir provides music education and has performed at events such as the Meyer Foundation charity gala in 2023. The choir was established in 2018 by Ms. Tanja Kuštrin, the artistic director of the ISF Cantabile Choir. ISF's Got Talent offers a platform for student creativity and performance.
In Grades 9 and 10, a third language option is French or Spanish. FloMUN exposes students to international peers, promoting cross-cultural understanding. ISF is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme and the Diploma Programme.
Junior School Extracurricular Activities (ECAs) include Drama Club and Visual Arts Club. Upper School ECAs include Student Councils, MUN, TEDxISF Youth, Cantabile Choir, Team Sports, STEAM, and more.
ISF offers a Community Service Program (CAS) as part of ECAs. The Pre-CAS program in High School introduces students to community service through projects in and outside school. The Duke of Edinburgh Award includes volunteering as part of its Bronze and Silver levels.
ISF has Junior and Upper School Student Councils that provide student leadership opportunities. The Duke of Edinburgh Award fosters leadership, teamwork, and self-motivation. The College Counseling program supports post-secondary planning with university visits, workshops, and guidance on testing (SAT, ACT, Oxbridge) and PSAT.
The Life Skills Program supports students' wellbeing, emotional literacy, and voice in the school community, with strands focused on health, relationships, and living in the wider world. ISF offers extensive athletic and fitness activities, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, running, and dance. The Positive Education Enhanced Curriculum (PEEC) and related wellbeing practices support student growth.
The International School of Florence (ISF), founded in 1952, offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes for students aged 3 to 18. The Upper School operates out of Villa Torri di Gattaia, located a short walk from Piazzale Michelangelo, while physical education takes place at the nearby Olympus sports complex. Instruction is entirely in English, supplemented by language courses in Italian, French, Spanish, Mandarin, and Japanese. Students participate in signature initiatives such as the Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) programme, which includes the student-led Florence Model United Nations (FloMUN) and an independently organized TEDx event held each November. Unique to ISF is the Tuskan Times, the student-run newspaper named after the school mascot. The school also offers a Monday-to-Friday weekday boarding option, allowing students to live on campus during the week while spending weekends with their families.
