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Italy, Turin
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Advisory Programme supports social and emotional development with Homeroom Advisors in the secondary school and class teachers in the primary school. A Counsellor works with students individually, in small groups, or with classes and collaborates with teachers and parents. IST is committed to ensuring the wellbeing of all students.
IST offers a Learning Support Programme with Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or Student Success Plans; Learning Support teachers work with students and subject teachers to deliver targeted provision and may provide integrated or separate learning environments. The SEN Coordinator and Student Support Team oversee assessment, planning and progress reviews. The SEN Teacher may also support English Language Learners (ELL) or Gifted and Talented students, with a surcharge for Learning Support.
The English Language Learner (ELL) programme provides reading, writing, comprehension, and speaking support; ELL teachers collaborate with classroom teachers and parents to discuss student progress. Primary ELL is delivered in small groups, and Secondary ELL supports students joining the school with limited English; Home Language is offered as an additional service.
Wellbeing is a core focus; the Counsellor serves both Primary and Secondary and can work with individuals, small groups, or classes. The Advisory Programme supports students socially and emotionally and IST emphasizes the wellbeing of all students.
IST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; there is a designated Child Protection Officer and team, and staff receive annual training on Child Protection. The safeguarding policy is promoted to students and stakeholders; new employees must provide police background checks from their current and previous countries, with locally hired staff also undergoing checks.
International School of Turin (IST) is a private, non-denominational day school in Piedmont offering a broad IB continuum—PYP, MYP and DP—alongside Indian, Japanese, French, Dutch, Cambridge and British curricula. The school serves students aged 3 to 18, providing Early Years through Grade 12. IST is accredited by NEASC and CIS and operates across campuses, including historic villas in Turin and a Chieri campus opened in 2010 with a Good School Food Programme. The Italian Programme runs parallel to the IB path, with many subjects taught in English. The campus features 40 classrooms, wireless connectivity, Apple TVs and digital screens, a CoLab library, three science laboratories, an Assembly Hall, a Gymnasium, a central Piazza, an early childhood play space and outdoor sports facilities. A rich cocurricular program includes performing arts, science, service clubs, MUN, and international exchanges, complemented by after-school activities and an active student council. Supports families seeking global-minded education.
