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Strengths Languages, Outdoor Education, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction
Scuola Svizzera di Catania is a private Swiss international school abroad, recognised by the Swiss Confederation and Italian authorities, with Canton Zurich as sponsoring canton. The school offers a bespoke bilingual pathway starting in kindergarten, using a primary curriculum organized around linguistic-artistic-expressive, historical-geographic, and mathematical-scientific-technological strands. Most primary subjects are taught in German by native speakers; from first and second grade Italian lessons begin, and from third grade Italian-language subjects (history, geography, sciences and mathematics) follow ministerial programmes taught by qualified Italian teachers. English instruction starts in grade four and French in grade six. The school uses a multi-class organisation across all sections and prepares students for Italian Licenza Media exams as well as Goethe-Institut German and English language exams. Facilities include a well-equipped laboratory, computer use in some lessons, and a courtyard with a football pitch and play area. The campus supports crafts, drawing, flute performance, and field trips.
Via Matteo Renato Imbriani, 32, 95128 Catania CT, Italy
The Essentials
Scuola Svizzera di Catania has 100 pupils, instruction in German, Italian.
Location
Located in the heart of Catania, near Via Etnea. The building hosting Scuola Svizzera Catania is a villa built in 1928 and includes a Bambinopoli, a garden courtyard with a football pitch, a kitchen, a well-equipped laboratory for technical education, and a wing housing the Scuola dell'infanzia. The school hosts about 100 students from kindergarten through Scuola Media (lower secondary).
Stages
Kindergarten; Primary; Lower Secondary
Type
Private Swiss international school abroad, recognized by the Swiss Confederation and Italian authorities; Cantone patrocinante: Canton Zurigo.
Country affiliation
Switzerland; Swiss international school abroad recognized by the Swiss Confederation; Canton Zurigo is the sponsoring canton.
Academics
Scuola Svizzera di Catania teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 14.
Curriculum
The Scuola Svizzera Catania offers a bilingual pathway from kindergarten. The primary curriculum comprises three areas: linguistic-artistic-expressive, historical-geographic, and mathematical-scientific-technological. Most Primary subjects are taught in German by native speakers; from 1st and 2nd grade Italian language lessons are introduced, and from 3rd grade Italian-language subjects (history, geography, sciences and mathematics) are taught according to ministerial programs by qualified Italian teachers. English instruction begins in 4th grade; French begins in 6th grade. The school uses a multi-class organization in all sections. Certifications: preparation for Italian Licenza Media exams, Goethe-Institut German exams, and English exams.
Exam Results
Preparation for Italian Licenza Media exams, Goethe-Institut German exams, Cambridge English exams, and DELF French exams.
Wellbeing
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
German, Italian, English (from the 5th grade) and French (from the 6th grade) are taught.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions for the 2026/2027 school year are open.
FAQs
What curriculum does Scuola Svizzera di Catania follow?
The Scuola Svizzera Catania offers a bilingual pathway from kindergarten. The primary curriculum comprises three areas: linguistic-artistic-expressive, historical-geographic, and mathematical-scientific-technological.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application / registration fees**
- EUR 100.00: one-time registration fee for Swiss pupils (applies at first registration).
- EUR 700.00: one-time registration fee for non‑Swiss pupils at first registration; EUR 250.
Where is Scuola Svizzera di Catania located?
Located in the heart of Catania, near Via Etnea.
What age groups does the school serve?
Kindergarten; Primary; Lower Secondary
How does admissions work?
Admissions for the 2026/2027 school year are open. Families interested can request information and details about the enrollment process by contacting the school office at +39 095 447116 or by emailing info@scuolasvizzeracatania.it.
What languages are taught?
Languages taught are German and Italian; English is introduced from grade 5; French from grade 6. A bilingual pathway is available from kindergarten.
What facilities does the school have?
The Scuola Svizzera Catania offers a bilingual kindergarten path and a multi-class organization across all sections. The languages taught include German, Italian, English from the 5th grade, and French from the 6th grade.
When was Scuola Svizzera di Catania founded?
The Swiss School of Catania was founded in 1904 and is one of 18 Swiss schools abroad recognized by the Swiss Confederation, with the Canton of Zurich as its sponsoring canton.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Creativity is emphasized with crafts using wood, plaster, metal, fabric, and recycled materials; there is a fully equipped workshop for older students; drawing lessons employ painting and collage techniques.
