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Italy, Olbia
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The school fosters a caring learning environment that values meaningful relationships, student wellbeing, and personal growth and character development. It provides multilingual learning with majority instruction in English and Italian language integration to connect students with the wider world. A multilingual teaching staff includes Italian teachers, English-speaking teachers, and native English-speaking teachers, enriching learning through daily activities in English and international methodologies. The school day is a full day with a no homework policy, and after lunch students participate in two hours of sports and extracurricular activities to support balanced development. Outdoor learning and dedicated spaces for Mindset, Music, and Drama contribute to wellbeing and holistic development.
Majority instruction is in English in the Primary School, with Italian language and literature taught in Italian. A multilingual teaching staff includes Italian teachers, English-speaking teachers, and native English-speaking teachers, enriching learning with daily activities in English. The curriculum blends the Italian national curriculum with international teaching methodologies to develop critical thinking and a global outlook. In Middle School, Years 7–9 integrate elements from the English and Welsh curricula and US curricula, with Italian language support and preparation for the Italian Esame di Terza Media. Secondary School is planned for 2027/2028 to offer British IGCSE examinations and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Wellbeing is a core focus, with a caring environment and emphasis on student wellbeing and holistic development. Outdoor learning is central to wellbeing, with spaces designed for collaborative and outdoor lessons to boost engagement and wellbeing. Mindset, Music, and Drama provide spaces for collaborative and creative tasks that support emotional and personal development, including wellness activities such as mindful stretching and breathing exercises. After lunch, two hours of after-lunch extracurricular activities, including Yoga, Athletics, Drama, and Robotics, support wellbeing. Outdoor spaces and wellness-focused activities are integrated into daily life at the school.
School Policies include Admissions Policy, Attendance Policy, and Anti-Bullying Policy. The policies page was last updated on 15 January 2026. The Anti-Bullying Policy indicates safeguarding measures are in place. The site also provides a Privacy Policy. For inquiries, admissions and general contact are available via the listed contact options.
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.
