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Italy, Genoa
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The school has a school psychologist available for guidance, offering consultations and support to students, parents, and teachers throughout the year. The psychologist also provides thematic workshops for all grade levels. In secondary school, advisory periods have dedicated times for the development of social, emotional, and mental wellbeing of students.
The school has a Learning Support Programme to meet students' academic needs. An English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme supports non-native English speakers. Italian as an Additional Language (Italian B) supports international students during school hours. Learning Support Specialists work with families and faculty to monitor progress. For students with documented educational needs, an IEP is designed and accommodations are provided, with up to three support periods per week.
The school has an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme for non-native English speakers. Students in Grades 1-8 are assessed to determine English proficiency and may be enrolled in EAL support in an immersive and inclusive environment. By Grade 9, students are expected to demonstrate at least an intermediate level of English (B1/B2) and, for Grade 10 or above, at least an advanced level (C1/C2); additional English support is provided as needed to reach the required level.
Mental wellbeing is supported by the school psychologist, who provides consultations and thematic workshops for all grade levels. In secondary school, advisory periods allocate time for the development of social, emotional, and mental wellbeing.
The school maintains safeguarding policies including a Child Protection policy and an Anti-Bullying policy.
ISG, International School in Genoa, is a not-for-profit international school delivering the International Baccalaureate continuum from early years through high school. The campus serves students aged 2 to 18 with English instruction; EAL support and formal Italian are provided in all classes. Italian language development is supported, and additional languages—French, Spanish, German, and Mandarin—are offered in secondary school. ISG is the first IB Continuum School in Liguria and an IB World School, accredited by the Council of International Schools. The curriculum provides a complete path from Early Years to the IB Diploma (DP) for ages 2–17, with PYP in Early Years and Elementary, MYP in Grades 6–10, and DP in Grades 11–12. Facilities include science laboratories, an Innovation Lab for Computer Science and Design & Technology, a library with thousands of books in multiple languages, and a 6,000-square-metre campus at Genova-Quarto. After-school activities, field trips, and a summer program enrich student life.
