Italy, Trieste
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| Name | Age | Fee | Track | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 (Kinder 2 part-time) | 4 | 4,866 EUR | Kinder 2 Part-time | First enrollment fee and 50% third-child discount apply to enrolment/tuition as specified |
| Year 2 (Kinder 2 full-time) | 5 | 8,110 EUR | Kinder 2 Full-time / Kinder 3 & 4 | If third child enrolled, 50% discount applies to annual tuition and enrolment fee; ten-instalment plan or single payment available |
| Year 3 (Kindergarten 5) | 5 | 9,120 EUR | Kindergarten Kinder 5 | Third child discount may apply; enrolment fee is 400 EUR (first enrollment) with 50% discount for third child; ten-instalment plan or single payment |
| Year 4 (Elementary School, Grade 1) | 6 | 10,290 EUR | Elementary School (Grades 1–5) | Annual tuition is 10,290 EUR; third child discount applies; enrolment fee 400 EUR; ten-instalment plan or single payment |
| Year 5 (Elementary School, Grade 2) | 7 | 10,290 EUR | Elementary School (Grades 1–5) | Annual tuition is 10,290 EUR; ten-instalment plan or single payment; third child discount applies; enrolment fee 400 EUR |
| Year 6 (Elementary School, Grade 3) | 8 | 10,290 EUR | Elementary School (Grades 1–5) | Annual tuition is 10,290 EUR; ten-instalment plan or single payment; third child discount applies; enrolment fee 400 EUR |
| Year 7 (Elementary School, Grade 4) | 9 | 10,290 EUR | Elementary School (Grades 1–5) | Annual tuition is 10,290 EUR; ten-instalment plan or single payment; third child discount applies; enrolment fee 400 EUR |
| Year 8 (Elementary School, Grade 5) | 10 | 10,290 EUR | Elementary School (Grades 1–5) | Annual tuition is 10,290 EUR; ten-instalment plan or single payment; third child discount applies; enrolment fee 400 EUR |
| Year 9 (Middle School, Grade 6) | 11 | 10,740 EUR | Middle School (Grades 6–8) | Annual tuition is 10,740 EUR; ten-instalment plan or single payment; third child discount applies; enrolment fee 400 EUR |
| Year 10 (Middle School, Grade 7) | 12 | 10,740 EUR | Middle School (Grades 6–8) | Annual tuition is 10,740 EUR; ten-instalment plan or single payment; third child discount applies; enrolment fee 400 EUR |
| Year 11 (Middle School, Grade 8) | 13 | 10,740 EUR | Middle School (Grades 6–8) | Annual tuition is 10,740 EUR; ten-instalment plan or single payment; third child discount applies; enrolment fee 400 EUR |
| Year 12 (High School, on-site, Grade 9) | 14 | 11,390 EUR | High School (on-site, Grades 9–12) | Annual tuition is 11,390 EUR; ten-instalment plan or single payment; third child discount applies; enrolment fee 400 EUR |
| Year 13 (High School, on-site, Grade 10) | 15 | 11,390 EUR | High School (on-site, Grades 9–12) | Annual tuition is 11,390 EUR; ten-instalment plan or single payment; third child discount applies; enrolment fee 400 EUR |
| Year 14 (High School, on-site, Grade 11) | 16 | 11,390 EUR | High School (on-site, Grades 9–12) | Annual tuition is 11,390 EUR; ten-instalment plan or single payment; third child discount applies; enrolment fee 400 EUR |
| Year 15 (High School, on-site, Grade 12) | 17 | 11,390 EUR | High School (on-site, Grades 9–12) | Annual tuition is 11,390 EUR; ten-instalment plan or single payment; third child discount applies; enrolment fee 400 EUR |
| Year 16 (High School distance, Grade 9-12) | 18 | 15,950 EUR | High School (distance with supervisor) | Annual tuition is 15,950 EUR; ten-instalment plan or single payment; third child discount applies; enrolment fee 400 EUR |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | 400 EUR | First enrollment (application) fee |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment Fee | 260 EUR | Re-enrolment fee for subsequent years |
| Name | Fee | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolment/re-enrolment fee (subsequent years) | 260 EUR | Re-enrolment for subsequent years |
| Application and enrolment fee (first enrollment) | 400 EUR | First enrollment (per student) |
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.