Yes

English as an Additional Language

Italian, French, Spanish, German

22

18

Yes

EISP promotes a digital learning path where students are introduced and trained in computational thinking, programming language (coding) and the use of digital technologies and resources starting from Nursery/Infant School with age-appropriate lessons and workshops. These specific educational activities enhance various skills including problem solving, logical thinking and creativity to be then combined in a single project such as the creation of a videogame or an interactive story.

Yes

No

IGCSE, IB Diploma

34

Yes

Yes

Admission test

At the Primary School the children are invited to spend the morning at the school. The tests will be administered first; with the remaining part of the morning up until 12:30 to be spent in class. At the Secondary School, after the tests (English, Italian, Maths and CAT4) prospective students can have lunch and attend lessons in class until 15:55 or arrange a trial day.

For enrolments in Year 1, Year 6 and Year 9 students who are in Italy must respect the deadlines stated by the MIUR - Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università, della Ricerca (Ministry of Education, University and Research). The deadlines vary every year, but are usually in January/February. There is no deadline for registrations for all other classes, providing places are available and the entrance criteria is met.

Yes. During the school year you can register your child/ren at EISP providing places are available and the entrance criteria is met.

8:40

16:00

No

Yes

Two canteens prepare lunch on a daily basis for students and staff using fresh and seasonal ingredients. The menu, carefully planned and created in collaboration with the Dietician from the ULSS office in Padua, varies from an autumn/winter to a spring/summer one.

The school also caters and prepares individual menus for children with allergies or intolerance to certain food types/group, providing a medical certificate is provided.

Yes

5 libraries, reading room, science lab, physics lab, chemistry lab, ICT lab, 2 canteens

The structure contains two gyms, both supplied with technical equipment and volleyball/basketball courts. There is the possibility to do outdoor sporting activities due to having a 5-a-side football pitch and an athletics track. Various sporting activities can also be set up in the green area that connects the two buildings.

The English International School of Padua was established in Padua in 1987. It is a private international institute which offers a child centered learning environment that is dynamic in its pace, differentiated, challenging and rewarding. Students are encouraged to work to their full potential with careful consideration applied to ensure the children's self esteem is always positively enforced and maintained.

EISP's educational mission is to provide students with the essential stimuli to develop and achieve their potential in an international learning environment that can encourage and motivate them to give their best every day.