Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
300 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
Most common nationality |
Italian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
60% local and 40% international |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes but it depends on the starting level and grade |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Italian, Spanish |
Max. number of students per class |
22 |
Average number of students per class |
18 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
It is incorporated across subjects |
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 |
IB examination and Italian State examinations |
Results in these examinations |
They have always been successful |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
It is always proportioned to age and grade |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
We will have our very first G12 IB Graduating class this year. Students are currently receiving their University acceptance letters |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
We differentiate the program and they have enriched work to do in addition to the regular curriculum |
Student access to education psychologist |
No |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes there is an entry assessment |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
A written evaluation that focuses on mathematics and English and an oral English evaluation |
Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Not applicable |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes if places are available |
School start time |
8:45 |
School finish time |
3:45 |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes ( at an extra cost) |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, we offer alternatives for all special diets |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We have private music lessons in piano, drums, guitar, violin and group orchestra. In addition we also have clubs such as robotics, hip hop, music, choir, kick boxing, French DELF, etc...
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Sports activities included |
Ice skating, yoga, basket ball, athletics... |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes in volleyball and basketball |
Sports facilities at the school |
Gym and outdoors athletics |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
A small close knit community in a convenient central local with an international friendly environment and a rich academic programme. |
Teaching approach of the school |
A rich interdisciplinary curriculum that focuses on inquiry, discovery, creativity and building community. We set clear expectations for learning, and approach instruction with
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