Italy, Verona
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The school offers a five-year high school program focused on earning the International Baccalaureate Diploma. The first three years cover Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Information Technology, English Language and Literature, Italian Language and Literature, Latin, Chinese, German or Spanish, plus Business Studies, History, Geography, Philosophy, Physical Education, Visual Art and Art History. Dedicated study-skills courses teach independent research, presenting concepts, and citing sources to ensure academic integrity. Cambridge IGCSEs are taken at the end of the third year, and by graduation IB Diploma students will typically have studied at least five languages, with English as the language of instruction.
Visual Art and Art History are part of the high school curriculum. The school provides theatre experiences, including volunteering with the middle school theatre. Creativity is fostered through arts-related projects and afterschool opportunities in performing arts and visual arts.
Model United Nations Club offers authentic simulations of UN bodies and helps develop leadership, public speaking and research skills. Language study includes English, Italian, Latin, Chinese, German or Spanish, with five languages studied by graduation; the school is a Confucius Class School for Chinese language and culture.
Model United Nations Club provides a platform for debate and public speaking. Volunteering with the middle school theatre and tutoring children in afterschool programs are listed as extracurricular activities, fostering social interaction and teamwork.
Volunteering to raise funds for Telethon and collecting food for the local food bank are part of CAS-based community service. Students undertake service projects in the local community to help those in need.
CAS fosters initiative, perseverance, collaboration, problem solving and decision making. Model United Nations travel to international conferences provides leadership and teamwork experience, with opportunities to develop those skills through conferences and related activities.
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) is one of the three essential elements of the Diploma Programme. Activity includes physical exertion and contributes to a healthy lifestyle. The CAS framework balances creative, physical and service activities to support well-being.
The International School of Verona is a private day school in Italy offering an international curriculum. It combines the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP) with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge Secondary programs, taught in English in a scuola paritaria setting. The five-year program leads to the IB Diploma after completing Cambridge IGCSEs in year three. Students study Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, IT, English Language and Literature, Italian Language and Literature, Latin, Chinese, German or Spanish, plus Business Studies, History, Geography, Philosophy, Physical Education, Visual Art and Art History. The school emphasises language learning, and by graduation many students study five languages; it is a Confucius Class School for Chinese language and culture. Distinctive features include dedicated study-skills courses for independent research and arts and theatre opportunities. Extracurriculars include Model United Nations, performing and visual arts, and CAS-based service such as Telethon fundraising and volunteering for the local food bank.