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Italy, Trieste
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After-school Activities include Mini Basketball, Volleyball, and Modern Dance, held in the IST gym. Mini Basketball is run with Azzurra Team Trieste for children from K5 to Grade 5, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., from September 23, 2025 to May 28, 2026, with two weeks of free trials and a minimum of 10 participants. Volleyball is organized with Asd Eurovolley School for Grades 3–9, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., from September 15, 2025 to May 27, 2026, with two weeks of free trials. Modern Dance is offered with EleDance by Eleonora Violin for Kinder 5 to Grade 8, on Fridays after lessons until 5:15 p.m., from October 3, 2025 to May 29, 2026, with the option to involve a family member; the course ends with an open-house class and EleDance show.
Founded in 1964, the International School of Trieste (IST) serves approximately 360 students from Kinder 2 to Grade 13. Located in the Carso hills overlooking Trieste, the campus provides a customized English-immersion curriculum developed by faculty, culminating in a diploma legally recognized by the Italian state. Students engage in core subjects alongside electives like Latin, Mandarin Chinese, and 3D Art. A standout feature of the high school program is the Senior Thesis, a required 8,000-word research project where students conduct primary data collection and analysis before graduation. The school supports daily student life with a cafeteria, university counseling, and transportation routes covering Trieste, Ronchi dei Legionari, and Udine. Extracurricular options include modern dance, mini-basketball, and volleyball, ensuring students stay active. The international faculty, representing 15 countries, guides students through a structured educational journey, preparing them for higher education across Europe and beyond.
