Italy, Olbia
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Geovillage complex on the outskirts of Olbia, Sardinia. The school serves the communities of Olbia, the Gallura region, and wider Sardinia. Education is taught in English.
Primary School Paritaria (Ages 6–11): Italian national curriculum with majority instruction in English; Middle School (Ages 11–14): International Curriculum with pathway toward Licenza Media; Secondary School coming in 2027/28 with IGCSE and IB Diploma.
Education pathways by country include Italy, the USA, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Korea, and Russia.
The school day begins at 8:30 am and ends at 5:30 pm, with lessons from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm, a lunch period, and two hours of extra-curricular activities after lunch. Morning drop-off starts at 8:00 am, and children can be collected any time up to 6:00 pm.
Application fee
- No separate application, registration or acceptance fee is published for general enrolment. Families should use the admissions contact to confirm any one‑off enrolment charges.
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts; academic year 2026–2027)
- Primary School (Ages 6–11, Paritaria): €11,895 per year. Families enrolling for the 2026–2027 academic year receive a 35% tuition discount (the amount shown reflects that discount).
- Middle School (Ages 11–14): €13,170 per year. Families enrolling for the 2026–2027 academic year receive a 40% tuition discount (the amount shown reflects that discount).
- The school publishes annual tuition amounts only. Per‑term or per‑installment amounts are not published; parents should assume the figure above is the annual charge and request the school's billing schedule if they require an instalment plan.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- No fixed public termised billing schedule or explicit payment‑deadline calendar is published alongside the annual tuition amounts. A payment portal is provided for online payments (Stripe), indicating the school accepts card/online payments; families may arrange alternative payment terms directly with admissions or finance.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable. The school operates a day programme with a full school day and extended supervision; no boarding fee is published.
What tuition includes and other costs
- The published tuition amounts include: all teaching and educational materials; daily lunch and snacks prepared on site; early and late supervised care (from 08:00 to 18:00); and a full school uniform set. These items are listed as included in the annual tuition. Additional incidental costs (for example: replacement uniform items, optional trips, external exam fees if/when applicable, transport) are not specified as included and may be charged separately.
Refund information
- No public, detailed refund policy for tuition or deposits is published with the fees summary. Refund terms for cancellations, withdrawals or deposits are not provided in the published fees overview and should be confirmed directly with the admissions office.
Fee payment options
- Online card payments are supported via the school's payment portal (Stripe). Other payment methods (for example bank transfer, standing order or direct debit) are not shown in the published fees summary and must be arranged with the school's admissions or finance team if required. Contact details for admissions are published.
Summary (short)
- Annual tuition for 2026–2027: Primary €11,895; Middle School €13,170. Tuition covers materials, meals, supervision and a full uniform set. No boarding provision or boarding fees are published. Per‑term instalments, explicit application fees, detailed refund terms and a published billing calendar are not included in the public fee summary and must be confirmed directly with admissions.
Sardinia International School occupies a modern campus in Olbia, Italy, offering a multilingual, international education for ages 6 to 18. The school blends British and Italian curricula with pathways toward Cambridge IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma, and it recognises the IB Diploma as equivalent to the Italian maturità. In the Primary School, most instruction is in English while Italian language lessons are taught in Italian, with Italian and English-speaking teachers. The Middle School follows an international curriculum geared toward Licenza Media, with Italian mother-tongue lessons and comprehensive preparation for national exams. Secondary School is planned for 2027/28 to deliver IGCSE and IB Diploma. Facilities include a Main Academic Wing with transformable classrooms, a Glass Classroom for collaborative work, and Creative Huts for Mindset, Music, and Drama. Outdoor learning zones, football field and a multi-sports court support physical activity. The program emphasises bilingual growth, with arts and wellbeing embedded in life.