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Switzerland, Lugano
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Classrooms are bright, spacious, and well resourced. They include up-to-date technology to blend traditional and digital learning. The learning zone for early years and the first-floor learning hub offer the latest children's literature, non-fiction, and computer software. The gymnasium is equipped for football, basketball, volleyball, and other sports. The early years space behind the school and the large playground at the front support outdoor learning and play.
The gymnasium serves football, basketball, volleyball, and a range of other sports activities. The large playground behind the school and outdoor spaces at the front provide areas for outdoor play and learning.
Classrooms are bright, spacious, and well resourced, with the latest technology to support learning. The learning zone for early years and the first-floor learning hub offer the latest children's literature, non-fiction, and computer software.
Music and performance: Guitar, Violin, Piano, Modern Singing, Classical Singing; Musical Theatre and Drama. Sports: Football, Tennis, Volleyball, Multi-Sport, Gym Fun, Swimming, Ballet, Break Dance, Hip Hop Dance. Languages: German, Italian, French, English, Mandarin, Spanish, and any language of your choice. Language acquisition: French (Grade 7-13), Italian (Grade 7-13), German (from Grade 7). Other activities: Robotics, Coding, Maths club, Model United Nations, Debate, History Bee and Bowl, Science club, Extended Day programme.
International School of Ticino (IST) is a private international day school in Ticino, Switzerland, offering the IB continuum: PYP, MYP, DP, and the IB Career-related Programme (IBCP). The school serves ages 3 to 18. The language of instruction is English, with an Italian bilingual programme for Grades 2–10 to meet Ticino cantonal requirements. IST opened as a kindergarten in 2014 and expanded to serve international and local families; in 2017 it joined Inspired Education Group. Facilities include bright, well-resourced classrooms with up-to-date technology, an early years learning zone, a first-floor learning hub, a gymnasium for football, basketball, and volleyball, and expansive outdoor spaces for play. The curriculum follows IB standards with inquiry-based learning in the PYP and across eight subject areas in the MYP and DP, plus CP options with seven career-related pathways. IST is a signatory to the Global Schools Program and supports Sustainable Development Goals.
