United Kingdom, London
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Wraparound care is provided on site before and after school.
The school has a uniform. Uniform items are ordered from ACE Clothing and must be clearly labelled with the pupil's name. On PE days pupils wear the PE uniform.
The school provides meals prepared on site with a four‑week lunch menu cycle. The menu is Mediterranean-inspired and accommodates allergies and other dietary requirements. Bread and Grana Padano cheese are always available, and allergen charts are published.
The school has a House system. Each child is allocated to a House for the duration of their time at the school. House life includes rewards via house points.
The school is an independent school run by SIAL.charity, a registered charity (Charity no. 1119966). SIAL.school is managed by SIAL.charity.
SIAL.school is bilingual Italian–English primary school with a nursery, located at 154-156 Holland Park Avenue, London. It teaches all subjects in both languages from nursery through Year 6, with native Italian and English teachers delivering a bilingual curriculum that integrates Italian standards with the EYFS framework and the National Curriculum. The school is part of Sistema della Formazione Italiana nel Mondo and is recognised by both British and Italian governments. Classes are small—Reception up to 16 pupils and Nursery up to 20—with a 1:5 ratio in EYFS and 1:8 in KS1/KS2, plus extra language support and full-time Wellbeing Supervisor. The program covers Italian, English, Maths, Science, French, History, Geography, Religious Studies, ICT, Sport, Art, Music and Drama, with PSHE and Civics. Specialist music, art, drama and PE teachers, swimming from Year 1, and a forest school enrich learning. Outdoor spaces include a patio, terrace, nature area, mini-library and sand/water play.