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Switzerland, Lugano
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The school offers a bilingual curriculum in English and Italian, seamlessly integrated with the IB framework. English is the primary medium of instruction; Italian is taught intensively, with some subjects taught in Italian depending on pathway; middle school students may take the Terza Media exam, and high school coursework is delivered in English. Third and fourth languages, including German, French, and Spanish, are developed, with native-speaking teachers supporting language instruction.
GIS Lugano offers a bilingual education in English and Italian for preschool through secondary school. The curriculum is integrated with the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework and Swiss cantonal standards.
GIS Lugano is a bilingual international school in Lugano, Switzerland, offering a multilingual curriculum for ages 3 to 18. English and Italian are the primary languages of instruction, with intensive Italian for local culture and native-speaking teachers supporting linguistic diversity. The school follows the International Baccalaureate framework and is pursuing authorization for the IB Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme, while also delivering a bespoke curriculum that blends inquiry-based learning with a student-centered approach. The campus includes Early Years learning spaces such as Digital Atelier, Clay Atelier, Colour Atelier, The Piazza, Psychomotor Space, and Nature Corner, with a strong emphasis on safety and hands-on exploration. Technology is integrated across learning, including BYOD in upper years and access to interactive whiteboards and coding programs. GIS Lugano supports global perspectives through international exchanges with partner schools in Brazil and Italy, weekly electives, and a 100 Languages Philosophy that celebrates linguistic diversity.
