Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
323 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
26 |
| Most common nationality |
Italian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
4:1 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Italian, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Senior school students have their own laptops, the Junior/Middle school provides ipads, teachers use the electronic whiteboard, homework is given and submitted electronically |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
USA SAT exam center, Italian Middle School state exams (INVALSI), Italian Senior School maturità exams |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It depends on the age group and subject matter. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
EAL (English as Additional Language) at Junior/Middle school; Learning Strategies and Guidance Counseling at Senior school |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Differentiated learning, AP courses for college credits |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Sometimes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
A B1 level of English is suggested to be able to follow instruction properly at the Middle School. A B2 level is strongly suggested for Senior School to access and excel in all courses. |
| Waiting list |
Yes - in some grades |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling admissions |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:15AM (Senior School), 8:30AM (Junior and Middle Schools) |
| School finish time |
3:00PM in Senior school, 3:30PM in Middle school, 4:00PM in Junior school |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, at the Junior school there are teachers present from 8AM onward. |
| School bus service available |
No. External private driver contact details are given to interested families. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, Junior/Middle school |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, Junior/Middle school |
| Uniform required |
Yes, Junior/Middle school |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
CSF offers many clubs and activities that change on an annual basis: sports, student council, arts and crafts to name a few. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education class, volleyball, archery, dodgeball, soccer, basketball, badminton, ultimate frisbee. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes, Senior school - volleyball and soccer. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science lab, art studio, music room, outdoor playgrounds, fooseball table, ping pong table. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Expansive gardens with basketball court, volleyball court, badminton, and small running track. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Canadian School of Florence is a private (International and Italian Paritaria) school that promotes global education in an international environment. CSF successfully combines the best of Canadian, Italian and International educational standards, by adopting the Ontario curriculum and modern teaching methodology, while recognizing the importance of maintaining our students’ cultural heritage. CSF welcomes students from 3 to 18 years in its three campuses: the Junior and Middle schools, both located in different renovated villas in the foothills of Fiesole, and the Senior school, hosted in a beautiful historical building near the center of Florence. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
CSF is a close-knit, educational community that prepares our students for university as life-long learners, critical thinkers and engaged citizens. |