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From the earliest grades, students take part in project-based learning that encourages them to explore real-world topics through hands-on experiences. These include field trips to museums, science centers, and cultural institutions that provide opportunities to apply what they learn in meaningful contexts. The school also honors its Italian roots with Carnevale festivities, volunteering initiatives, and Festa della Repubblica celebrations featuring student choir performances.
After-school care runs from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for primary students and includes enrichment activities such as music, art, martial arts, dance, and chess. These activities extend the school day beyond core academics and cultivate creativity, movement, and strategic thinking. The enrichment options are offered as part of the after-school program.
The school has a bilingual preschool program that encompasses Italian and English language and culture in a nurturing, multicultural environment. Discover NYC invites international study-abroad students in Grades 10-12 to join for a semester or full year, following the regular curriculum with life-in-New-York support. The program includes tailored city experiences to immerse students in daily life, expand global perspectives, and foster lifelong friendships.
Our students enjoy a rich program of community-building events and activities. Italian Carnevale festivities and Festa della Repubblica celebrations feature student choir performances. Volunteering initiatives give back to the local community. Community-building events bring together students, families, and teachers.
Volunteering initiatives give back to the local community. These activities encourage students to engage with and serve their surrounding neighborhood. Community-building events bring together students, families, and teachers.
Athletics are provided through Fastbreak, giving students access to indoor and outdoor sports facilities and a gymnasium. Under the guidance of PE teachers, students participate in team sports like basketball, soccer, and volleyball, along with individual fitness activities. After-school care runs from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. for primary students and includes enrichment activities such as music, art, martial arts, dance, and chess.
Located in a historic townhouse on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, La Scuola d’Italia Guglielmo Marconi provides a bilingual educational journey from preschool through high school. The school is the only institution in North America to hold "Scuola Paritaria" status, meaning it is fully accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education and offers an authentic Italian curriculum. Students in the High School division, or Liceo Scientifico, can pursue the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, graduating with dual certifications recognized by universities worldwide. Notable for its deep cultural roots, the school organizes annual traditions like Carnevale and student choir performances for Festa della Repubblica. Facilities include an art studio and science labs, with physical education held at the nearby Fastbreak sports center. This model prepares students for international higher education, blending the intellectual heritage of Italy with the local resources of New York City.
