Italy, Naples
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English is the primary language of instruction, with English Language Development and an ESL program to support multilingual learners. The Italian State Program is offered to Italian nationals, and the Italian Host Nation Course is available for those who do not speak Italian. The Italian Ministeriale Italiano program runs in parallel with the English program in all disciplines, and its students study English in all subjects and two foreign languages, French and Spanish. In High School, the Spanish program follows QCER levels A1, A2, B1/B2, and the French program spans three years from beginner to advanced levels.
ISN runs two parallel educational models: the International English-language program and the Italian Ministeriale Italiano program. Students in the Italian program study English in all disciplines and also study two foreign languages, French and Spanish. This dual-track structure supports both international and Italian education within one school.
The International School of Naples (ISN) offers a US- and international standards-based Pre-K through Grade 12 program in Naples, Italy. The school provides an American curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) courses and includes an Indian curriculum option, serving students from ages 3 to 18. ISN is accredited by US and international bodies and is an AP and SAT testing center. Instruction is in English, with the Italian State Program for elementary through high school, and language study includes Italian, Spanish, and French, with an English/Italian double curriculum option. The Middle and High School serve Grades 6–12 on a foundation, with Digital Learning and Digital Citizenship and a strong emphasis on language development. Notable features include John Cabot University's Italy Reads collaboration, a dedicated University Guidance Counselor, and a history dating to 1964. The campus sits at the former NATO base in Bagnoli, Parco San Laise, and offers sports, arts, field trips, and tech-enabled learning.