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Liceo STEAM International - Bologna Campus

Italy, Bologna

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Italian, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 101
Type Co-educational
Opened 2019
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Italian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English
Typical class size 25
Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Located in Bologna, Liceo STEAM International – Bologna Campus is a private, state-recognized Liceo Scientifico with an Applied Sciences option. It offers an Italian curriculum integrated with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels. The academic year runs 34 weeks (1,224 hours) with at least 50% of lessons in English, five days a week (7 hours Mon–Thu, 6 hours Fri). The study plan is organized in two two-year blocks: Base Biennium (GCSE-equivalent) and Advanced Biennium (A-Level), plus 300 hours of work-based learning to connect theory with practice. The maturità is a four-year program culminating in the Italian state exams for university admission. Cambridge English certifications in Mathematics (mandatory) and Physics (optional) are offered in collaboration with Cambridge International. Facilities include classrooms with mobile desks and one science laboratory at Via Nosadella 47. Extracurriculars include Action Learning Labs (Mecha, Bit, Life, Social) and Arts offering with Kingsters' Art Club; Erasmus accreditation is pursued.

Via Nosadella, 47, 40124 Bologna (BO)

The Essentials

Liceo STEAM International - Bologna Campus has 101 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in Italian, English.

Location
Located in Bologna, Italy. Address: Via Nosadella, 47, Bologna. The Bologna campus operates as Liceo Steam International, a private school recognized by the Emilia Romagna Regional School Office and by MIUR. It collaborates with Cambridge Assessment International Education.

Stages
Upper secondary (Liceo) level; four-year quadriennale LICEO STEAM INTERNATIONAL program.

Type
Private, state-recognized Liceo Steam International.

Country affiliation
Italy
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Owned by STEAM SCHOOL SOC. CONS. A R.L., the Bologna campus operates from Via Nosadella 47, Bologna 40123 (operational address) and has a legal address at Via San Domenico 4, Bologna 40124. The P.Iva is 03742021201. The STEAM SCHOOL network includes campuses in Bologna, Rovereto, Carpi, Parma and Monza, and Liceo STEAM International is Cambridge Assessment International Education accredited.
Fees
Application fees and registration charges
- Test registration fee: EUR 50 payable to register for the entrance test.
- Pre‑enrolment (deposit) required to confirm a place for first‑year entrants: EUR 550 (this amount is treated as part of the annual tuition for Year 1). For some selection rounds the school issues a single payment instruction by bank transfer for the test and/or pre‑enrolment.

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and composition)
- Year 1 (Classe prima): Annual total EUR 7,000, itemised as:
- EUR 50 for the entrance test,
- EUR 550 pre‑enrolment (deposit),
- EUR 6,400 balance referred to as "saldo retta annuale".
- Year 2 (Classe seconda): Annual total EUR 7,000 (single annual amount).
- Years 3 and 4 (Classi terza e quarta): Annual total EUR 6,700.

Per‑term (example) breakdowns
- The school publishes annual tuition amounts. As an example only, if a family prefers a simple per‑term view and the annual fee were divided into three equal instalments, the amounts would be approximately:
- Year 1: EUR 7,000 ÷ 3 = EUR 2,333.33 per term (annual total EUR 7,000).
- Year 2: EUR 7,000 ÷ 3 = EUR 2,333.33 per term (annual total EUR 7,000).
- Years 3–4: EUR 6,700 ÷ 3 = EUR 2,233.33 per term (annual total EUR 6,700).
These per‑term figures are a straightforward division of the published annual fees for quick budgeting; the school's published amounts remain the annual totals above.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The application/test fee (EUR 50) is payable at the time of registering for the entrance test. The pre‑enrolment deposit (e.g., EUR 550 for first‑year entry) is payable to confirm a place once the candidate is declared eligible. The remaining annual balance is described as the "saldo retta annuale" and is payable to complete the annual tuition payment. Exact invoice dates and the school's instalment schedule are issued by the school at enrolment.

Payment methods and banking details
- The school accepts payment by bank transfer; the selection and admission notices give a specific account and IBAN (Carisbo – Intesa Sanpaolo) for payment of the test fee and pre‑enrolment. Parents commonly submit the bank transfer receipt to the school as proof of payment. No public statement indicating wide acceptance of card or other payment methods is provided alongside the transfer instructions.

Boarding or residential fees
- There is no boarding program or boarding fee listed as part of the tuition for the Bologna campus. School trips and sporting outings are listed as included in some school activities but any costs specifically for meals or accommodation on external trips are excluded and payable separately by families.

Other costs and fees (items not included in the tuition)
- Not included in the annual tuition and therefore additional to the amounts above:
- IGCSE exam registration fees (where applicable),
- school textbooks and learning materials,
- fees for national State‑exam registration / maturity exam fees and diploma issuance charges,
- costs for study trips or residential excursions (costs for vitto e alloggio when applicable).
- Items included in the published tuition: assigned laptop for student use, laboratory coats (camici), school polo shirt with school logo, use of a personal locker, access to certain supervised afternoon study and enrichment activities.

Refund and cancellation provisions (applicable items)
- The entrance test fee (EUR 50) is refunded to candidates who do not pass the entrance test; conversely, when a candidate passes the test but does not complete the pre‑enrolment step the test fee or other small administrative charges may be retained as an administrative reimbursement, as described in the school's selection notices. The pre‑enrolment deposit is treated as part of the tuition when a place is confirmed. Families should note that specific refund rules for pre‑enrolment and tuition are governed by the school's admission and enrolment rules and by the payment deadlines communicated at enrolment.

Summary of key figures for budgeting
- Year 1 (Classe prima): EUR 7,000 total (EUR 50 test + EUR 550 pre‑enrolment + EUR 6,400 balance).
- Year 2 (Classe seconda): EUR 7,000 total.
- Years 3–4 (Classi terza e quarta): EUR 6,700 total.

If you need these figures presented in a different currency or as fixed instalment schedules for a database import, those conversions and schedules can be computed from the annual amounts above.
Academics

Liceo STEAM International - Bologna Campus teaches Italian Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels.

Curriculum
The curriculum runs 34 weeks and 1,224 hours of instruction per year, with at least 50% of classes conducted in English, over five days (excluding Saturday). Classes run 7 hours Monday through Thursday and 6 hours on Friday. The study plan is modeled on the Cambridge English curriculum and is divided into two two-year blocks: Base Biennium (equivalent to GCSE) and Advanced Biennium (equivalent to A-Level), including 300 hours of work-based learning (half during school hours, half in a summer internship) to ensure continuity between theory and practice. The maturità is a four-year program and allows students to take a state examination analogous to Italian five-year science high schools (a fundamental prerequisite for admission to any Italian or foreign university). The program also offers Cambridge English certifications in Mathematics (mandatory) and Physics (optional), in collaboration with Cambridge International.

Gifted and Talented
The school is available to assess personalized study pathways within the limits of the program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Core values are Responsibility, Cooperation, Autonomy, Initiative, and Organisation. The school fosters motivation and a sense of belonging, with students taking ownership of their choices and work as part of improving the world. Teamwork and solidarity are emphasised to achieve results together with tolerance and determination. Autonomy, self-discipline, persistence, initiative, and structured time management are cultivated to meet goals and adapt to challenges.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school conducts at least 50% of lectures and activities in English. The study plan is modeled on the Cambridge English curriculum. The program is divided into BASIC TWO-YEAR PERIOD (equivalent to GCSE) and ADVANCED TWO-YEAR PERIOD (equivalent to A-Level), the latter including 300 hours of school-work alternation with summer internships. Final exams include the A-Level English exams in cooperation with Cambridge International, and the State Exams for access to university.

Safeguarding
Liceo Steam International must guarantee health and safety protection in accordance with current regulations. Everyone must protect their own and other people's health and safety by maintaining personal hygiene and workplace cleanliness and by reporting to the Principal/School Administration any elements useful for prevention. Students are informed about the correct behavior in the working environment and must respect equipment and accident prevention and safety regulations; in contexts requiring PPE, students must wear the appropriate protective equipment, and students without PPE will be removed from laboratories. In the event of an accident, the student must immediately inform the teacher.
Parent Experience

History
The Bologna campus opened in September 2019 as the Liceo Steam International Bologna, a four-year Liceo Scientifico with an Applied Sciences option. The school is owned by STEAM SCHOOL SOC. CONS. A R.L., and the Bologna site is located at Via Nosadella 47, Bologna. The study plan is modeled on the Cambridge English curriculum, organized into two two-year periods: a Basic two-year period (GCSE-equivalent) and an Advanced two-year period (A-Level), culminating in a High School Diploma with two final exams, including A-Levels through Cambridge. At least half of the instruction is conducted in English.

Community
Open Day events are organized to present the school's offer to families and students. On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Bologna campus hosted an Open Day at Via Nosadella 47, Bologna, with two sessions at 10:00 and 15:00; participation is limited to two people per family (two adults or one adult plus one student) up to 30 adults and 30 students, and booking is required. The event includes a presentation of the educational offer for parents and robotics and science laboratories for students. A separate Open Day is listed for the Carpi campus as well.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Bologna campus is located in the Fondazione Gualandi premises at Via Nosadella 47, Bologna. It currently has four classrooms with mobile desks to support different teaching configurations and one science laboratory (Chemistry, Biology and Physics). The operative address is Via Nosadella 47, Bologna 40123, and the legal address is Via San Domenico 4, Bologna 40124.

Academic Facilities
Four classrooms with mobile desks and one science laboratory (Chemistry, Biology and Physics) are provided. The facilities are located at Via Nosadella 47, Bologna.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Action Learning Labs: Three projects per year with final products, focusing on Mecha (mechanical/mechatronics/engineering), Bit (digital products), Life (bio-engineering products), and Social (sustainable services).
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The STEAM International plan uses an active, experiential approach. STEAM courses alternate study and practical activities and include three Action Learning Labs each year with final products in Mecha, Bit, Life, and Social. The curriculum runs about 1,224 hours per year (34 weeks) with at least 50% of lessons in English and follows a Cambridge-based model, organized in two-year phases: Basic (GCSE) and Advanced (A-Level). The four-year High School Diploma pathway includes English certifications and optional A-Levels in Mathematics and Science, with final examinations including Cambridge A-Levels and the Italian State Exams for university access.

Arts & Creative
The Arts offering includes the Kingsters' Art Club. It meets once a month, and there is an after-school open workshop one day a week. The Arts component is integrated within the STEAM framework as part of Art & Humanities and Language & Performance areas.

Cultural & Language
Since 2022/23, student clubs have been introduced to deepen specific interests and talents; these clubs are coordinated by a supervising teacher and involve students organizing and running meetings. There are introductory courses in physics and the scientific method, and introductory mathematics and logical thinking for third-year middle school students entering the Liceo Steam. The school offers English-language preparation and certifications (IELTS, CAE/TOEFL) and Cambridge A-Levels, and is pursuing Erasmus accreditation to enable broader international exchanges.

Social & Hobbies
Three annual projects are carried out under ALL – Action Learning Labs, producing final products in Mecha (mechanical/mechatronics/engineering), Bit (digital products), Life (bio-engineering), and Social (sustainable services). Labs emphasize social impact and practical problem solving. Each quarter includes two weeks of full-immersion project work to develop these outputs.

Community & Service
The Social project focuses on sustainable services within the school's three annual ALL projects. The school collaborates with companies, universities, and research centers to connect learning with real-world contexts. The institution is pursuing Erasmus accreditation to expand international collaborations and mobility for students and staff.

Leadership & Professional
Student clubs are coordinated by a supervising teacher, with students organizing and leading meetings to develop leadership experience. The school maintains partnerships with industry and higher education, supports Cambridge qualifications and English-language certifications, and emphasizes project-based learning to prepare students for university and professional pathways.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the medium of instruction for at least 50% of lessons each year, within the Cambridge English curriculum framework. The study course covers 1,224 hours annually over 34 weeks. It is organized into Basic Two-Year Period (GCSE-equivalent) and Advanced Two-Year Period (A-Level-equivalent), followed by the High School Diploma. Final exams include Cambridge A-Level and the State Exams.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches at least 50% of lectures and activities in English.

Immersion Programs
The instruction includes English-language immersion, with at least half of the yearly hours conducted in English. The Study Plan is modelled on the Cambridge English curriculum and is divided into two two-year periods: BASIC TWO-YEAR PERIOD (GCSE-equivalent) and ADVANCED TWO-YEAR PERIOD (A-Level-equivalent). Final exams for the High School Diploma include Cambridge A-Level and the State Exams.
Reputation

Accreditations
Cambridge Assessment International Education accreditation
Paritary status recognized by the Emilia Romagna Regional School Office and by MIUR for the four-year LICEO STEAM INTERNATIONAL program
Admissions

Admissions
Enrollment at Liceo STEAM International Bologna campus must be formalized through the Ministry of Education portal. For the Bologna campus, the entrance selection criteria for the 2026-2027 school year apply to students enrolled in the third year of middle school in the 2025-2026 school year. For the Carpi campus, the entrance selection criteria apply for the 2026-27 school year (for students enrolled in the third year of middle school in the 2025-26 school year). Tuition rates and annual fees are listed for multiple school years, including 2020-21 through 2026-27. The page references a pre-enrollment request for the 2022/2023 school year. Contact information is provided for both campuses: Bologna, Via Nosadella 47, 40123 Bologna, Tel. 051 3178199, segreteria@steamschoolemilia.it; Carpi, Via Corbolani 1/A, 41012 Carpi, Tel. 059 5180319, carpi@steamschoolemilia.it.

Scholarships
Bologna campus awards six scholarships totaling €26,000 each, to be disbursed in four annual installments of €6,500, subject to enrollment and attendance in the Liceo STEAM International Bologna and compliance with the requirements in Article 2. Beneficiaries are students who in the 2025-2026 school year will be in the last year of the first cycle and intend to pre-enroll in Liceo STEAM International Bologna for the 2026-2027 school year, meeting the following requirements: (1) have passed the second year of middle school with a final average of at least 8/10; (2) have passed the selection test at Liceo Steam International; (3) achieve an overall score not less than 18/30 when combining the two criteria above; (4) belong to a family with an ISEE 2024 not exceeding €35,000. The application must be written, signed by the parents, addressed to the President of Steam School S. Cons. a r.l., and delivered in person to the Liceo Steam International Bologna office at Via Nosadella 47, Bologna, or sent via PEC to steamschoolscarl@legalmail.it, by June 16, 2025, including: the final evaluation document for the second year of middle school, ISEE for the family, and copies of IDs. Award decisions are made based on a merit ranking; in case of ties, the lower ISEE wins. The ranking is published on the Liceo Steam International site (News) by June 18, 2025. The award is final with no right of appeal; disbursement is arranged by Steam and subject to tax rules; personal data are processed under GDPR. A scoring sheet determines the award, with a total score out of 30 derived from the title score and the test score; a minimum of 18/30 is required. The title score depends on the final average from the second year (8.00-9.00 maps to 15-18 points; 9.00-9.60 maps to 18 points; 9.60-10.00 maps to 20 points) and the test score (60-65 maps to 1 point; 66-70 to 3; 71-75 to 5; 76-80 to 7; 81-90 to 9; 91-100 to 10). The document also notes the existence of an attachment detailing the scoring criteria.
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