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Number of students |
170 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
30 |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Italian |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
IST admits international children arriving or leaving in the middle of the academic year. |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Guitar, violin, piano, modern singing, classical singing, musical theatre, drama, football, tennis, volleyball, multi sport, gym fun, swimming, ballet, break dance, Hip Hop dance, horse riding, robotics, coding, Maths club, Model United Nations, debate, history bee and bowl, science club. |
Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor sports fields, tennis courts. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
International School of Ticino is uniquely designed and developed in response to its environment and location and provides excellent education for both local and international students. IST's campus is extremely attractive, functional and designed around students' needs and are equipped with libraries, professional science laboratories, creative arts centres, music and music studios and a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports facilities. IST incorporates technology to support its educational vision and balance between traditional and contemporary skills. |
Teaching approach of the school |
The school goal is the inspiration that drives teaching and learning and motivates all members of school community to strive for success in everything they do. IST's aim is to provide expatriate and local families with an international education that is broad, balanced and challenging. IST inspires its children to reach their full potential by fostering curiosity and an interest in learning, awakening their minds and illuminating their world. |