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School details
| Number of students |
422 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
32 |
| Most common nationality |
Italian as we are in Italy followed by Chinese, American and British |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
We have 35% of international families approximately, but if we do not consider the parents, then we have 75% of the students that have an Italian nationality. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English language support from G3 onwards |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Italian, French, Spanish, German |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
ISB firmly believes in the importance of digital learning. All classes are equipped with smart boards and, since September 2012, from Grade 2 are involved in the iPad 1:1 Programme. Digital media are highly compatible with the school’s teaching methods, based on child-centred education, on the development of skills and attitudes, and on interactive, hands-on and collaborative work. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, distance learning was used during Covid from the beginning. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
IB Diploma average in School Year 2024/25 was 35.5 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on the class, there is a table that parents receive with the amount of homework expected in each year group. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes, at the moment we have entry tests from G7 onwards (MYP and DP) |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Entry tests are taken in English, Maths, Italian and, from G10, science. Prospective students are given a paper for each subject with the estimated amount of time necessary to complete it, no support is allowed. The tests are then checked by the assessment team and a feedback is given to the family. |
| Waiting list |
For certain classes only, depending on the number of places that are available. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We do not have a deadline for registration as we understand international families might be transferred from a country to the other with very short notice and face challenges given by the immigration process and the real estate market. However once we run out of places in a given class we can't accept further enrolments and this is a deadline in itself. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, we are used to students starting during the school year and we have strategies to make the settling in smoother. |
| School start time |
8.30-8.50 am |
| School finish time |
3.50-4 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Early care club - 7:30 to 8:30. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
For Active Minds: Judo, PYP Sports Club, MYP Sports Club ,MYP Volleyball team, Dance club, Cycling, Introduction to Sport Ski
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| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Science Labs, Innovation&Design Lab, Performing arts lab, canteen |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football field, basket ball field, Gym |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International School of Bergamo is an International School offering a multicultural education to children starting from 24 months. Not an English language school but a school in English where the dialogue among students and teachers of different nationalities is a fundamental and necessary factor for the development of cognitive abilities and the promotion of an open and democratic climate. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Committed to delivering high quality educational programmes, ISB strives to develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills needed to live, learn and work in a rapidly globalising world. |
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