IB
Ages 3 to 18

H-Farm International School Venice

CityVenice - Treviso
CurriculumIB
Leaving qualificationIB Diploma
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 3 to 18
Boarding available - Yes
Yearly fees: Not public
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications IB Diploma
Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 18 students / class
Maximum 22 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:

This school does not make their fees public for the academic year 2024/2025.

Address: Via Adriano Olivetti, 31056 Roncade TV, Italy

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Nationalities

Number of students

670

Number of nationalities represented in the school

25

Most common nationality

Italian

Ratio of local students to international students

7:3

Languages

Native English speaking teachers

Not always

Language support for students not fluent in English

Our school provides English Language Support classes in the Primary, Middle and High school programmes

Additional language classes offered by the school

Italian, Spanish, French, German, Chinese

Classroom

Max. number of students per class

22

Average number of students per class

18

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

No (only in Nursery school)

Use of technology in the classroom

Students in Elementary and Middle school are assigned iPads and high school students are assigned MacBooks as digital devices provided by the school. Each programme has access to Design Technology and Maker's Space labs. We promote a pro-active use of educational technology that fosters healthy approaches to innovation. We are an Apple Distinguished School, which means that our school has been recognised as a school that is a center of excellence for learning through the use of technology.

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, our school has the possibility to use virtual classroom technologies. We also have developed lessons through VR and AI technology.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No

Academics

External examinations or assessments available

Italian state exams for elementary and middle school (not obligatory)

Results in these examinations

100% passing rate

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes. In Primary school, we focus heavily on reading, both at school and at home.

Approximate hours of homework given

1 hour max per day

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

95%

Student support

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Yes

Learning support offered

Our Student Support team provides support for students with all types of learning needs. Families are required to provide all the necessary information during the admission process so that the school can adequately determine the necessary support. In some cases, an additional cost may be required for students who require extra support beyond the school’s offering.

Student access to education psychologist

Yes

Admissions

Entry evaluation for students

For Admission to Primary school, students normally take part in a Trial day at school and meet with the Head of Programme. For Admission to the Middle school, students are required to take an English evaluation exam and take part in a motivational interview with the Head of Programme. For Admission to the High school, they must take entrance exams in Maths and English and take part in a motivational interview with the Head of Programme.

Brief description of entry evaluation required

From the MYP1 class it is mandatory to pass the English Admission test. From the MYP4 class it is mandatory to pass the English and Math Admission tests.
Prospective students will meet the Head of the respective programme before Admission.

Waiting list

Yes, there is a waiting list for some class years that have reached maximum capacity.

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

No deadline.

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes, we can accomodate new students at any time during the school year if there is space in the class and the students have successfully passed the Admission process.

School day

School start time

8.30am for all programmes

School finish time

3.15pm for Nursery and Primary / 4.15pm for Middle and High School

Supervised care before/after school

Yes, only for Nursery and Primary

School bus service available

Yes, we have several bus lines that cover the areas of Treviso, Venice, Padova, Conegliano, Spinea, Jesolo.

School provided lunches

Yes

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes

Uniform required

Yes (except for Diploma Programme students who adhere to a dress code).

Extracurricular activities

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

Lunchtime clubs (Model UN, Rock band, Chess, School newspaper, etc.). Extra-curricular sports activities including basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, martial arts, skateboarding, gymnastics, etc.

Sports activities included

All students take Physical Education classes as part of the school curriculum. They can also take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities such as basketball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, martial arts, skateboarding, gymnastics, etc.

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes, we have teams for Volleyball, Basketball and Soccer (male/female). The teams regularly partecipate in tournaments with other international schools in our area.

Facilities

Facilities at the school

Sports complex, Boarding house, Library & events space, coffee shop, science laboratories, VR laboratory, astronomy observation station.

Sports facilities at the school

Full-service gym, volleyball and basketball courts (indoor/outdoor), beach volleyball court, Padel & tennis courts, soccer fields, outdoor fitness area, skate park and pump track, Cyclocross track, rock-climbing wall.

Boarding

Grades/ages available for boarding

13 (MYP3-8th grade)

Boarding facilities at the school

Boarding students are cared for by several Residence Life coordinators, who arrange weekend excursions and activities that allow students to enjoy the natural and cultural attractions of our geographic area. Boarding students live in two on-campus dormitories that have double or single bedrooms, with en-suite bathrooms.

About the school

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

H-FARM International School, located just outside of Venice, Italy, empowers students to be internationally-minded citizens who are able to shape their own future in a rapidly changing global community. Through innovative learning environments and the development of relationships based on compassion and respect, we enable students to become confident, creative and collaborative. We are a community of active lifelong learners.
H-FARM International School serves a diverse and growing community of students and families.
Our Campus, located just 10 minutes from Venice International Airport, boasts world class services for both boarding and day students. An unparalleled center for innovation in Europe, H-FARM students have access to a 240-bed boarding house, a sports complex with tennis & Padel courts, basketball and volleyball courts, a fully-equipped gymnasium, soccer fields, coffee shops and restaurants, innovative science and Virtual Reality laboratories.

Teaching approach of the school

We offer a broad based education which uses English as the language of instruction and learning and which aims to promote international mindedness and global citizenship. Our school's teaching and learning is heavily rooted in the IB methodology and approach, which promotes the full development of the student, not just from an academic standpoint but also in the emotional and relational spheres.

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