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Languages
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English language support |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Italian, French, Spanish |
Classroom
| 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 1 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. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
School day
| Supervised care before/after school |
Breakfast club - 7:30 to 8:30. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Judo, robotics, fencing, cheerleading, Kapla, piano, guitar, drums, TED-ed club, MUN, arts and crafts, science club |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
About the school
| 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. |