Italy, Naples
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The school has a strong focus on social and emotional development integrated into its curriculum and school culture, with clear wellbeing commitments aligned to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and a welfare-first approach for all students.
SEN support is available through the school's inclusive programs and support services, with access to appropriate resources and staff as part of the overall student services offerings.
The school provides language support through its ESL and World Languages programs to assist non-native English speakers and to develop multilingual proficiency.
Mental wellbeing is integrated into student support services with programmatic elements and staff focused on student resilience, coping skills, and a safe school environment.
Safeguarding and child protection policies are implemented to ensure student safety, with staff training and established procedures for reporting concerns.
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.