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Italy, Florence
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English is the primary language of instruction. Italian language development and cultural awareness are integral, and Italian is taught to all students as either an additional language or home language. Italian Program (IP) begins in Grade 1, and from Grade 3 IP students work toward the Esame di Quinta, with daily Italian lessons covering Mathematics, Science, History, Geography and Italian grammar and writing. In Middle School (Grades 6-8), students follow either the Italian Programme or the International Programme, and all students study three languages throughout Middle School according to their levels and preferences. In High School (Grades 9-10), a third language is either French or Spanish.
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.
