The English International School of Padua vs Villa Grimani International School

	T The English International School of Padua Padua, Italy	V Villa Grimani International School Padua, Italy
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,600 - 14,700	Fees / year €5,900 - 9,600
Age range	Age range 1 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 13 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IB (PYP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 700	Pupils 250
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 10
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Italian	Instruction language English, Italian
Opened	Opened 1987	Opened 1998
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Via Forcellini 168, 35128 Padova, Italy. The campus comprises two buildings: Via Forcellini 168 houses Nursery/Infant and Primary, while Via Forcellini 164 houses Middle and High School.	Location Via Leonardo da Vinci 4, 35027 Noventa Padovana, Padova (PD), Italy. The campus is set in a historic villa and is surrounded by a large green area of 30,000 square metres. It is approximately 5 minutes from Padua.
Stages	Stages Nursery/Infant School; Elementary School; Middle School; High School	Stages Early Years; Primary School; Middle School
School type	School type Private international institute	School type International day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix 700 students; 46 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support A School Psychologist supports students, and an external Psychologist provides consultancy and life coaching.	Additional learning support Individual language support for students with little or no English
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Italy	Country affiliation Italy
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Mon-Fri: 9:00–17:00
Bus service details	Bus service details The EISP bus service covers areas in and around the province of Padua. It is available for students aged three and up. For 3- to 5-year-olds, an assistant on board may be required. Online booking is available and home pick-up/drop-off is provided.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details School fees (School Year 2025/2026) Application / Enrolment fee - Enrolment / Re‑Enrolment fee: €1,500.00 (required annually as part of the total amount due). - A one‑off reduction of €500 applies if the enrolment fee is paid by Friday 31 January 2025 (the reduction does not apply to subsequent annual enrolments). Tuition fees by school level (amounts shown as Enrolment + 1st instalment + 2nd instalment; where applicable a discounted total is shown when enrolment fee paid by 31 January 2025) - Nursery / Infant School: - Enrolment: €1,500.00 - 1st instalment: €2,950.00 - 2nd instalment: €2,950.00 - Total annual amount: €7,400.00 - Discounted total if enrolment fee is paid by 31 January 2025: €6,900.00. - Elementary School (Reception – Year 5): - Enrolment: €1,500.00 - 1st instalment: €4,000.00 - 2nd instalment: €4,000.00 - Total annual amount: €9,500.00 - Discounted total if enrolment fee is paid by 31 January 2025: €9,000.00. - Middle School: - Enrolment: €1,500.00 - 1st instalment: €5,250.00 - 2nd instalment: €5,250.00 - Total annual amount: €12,000.00 - Discounted total if enrolment fee is paid by 31 January 2025: €11,500.00. - High School: - Enrolment: €1,500.00 - 1st instalment: €6,600.00 - 2nd instalment: €6,600.00 - Total annual amount: €14,700.00 - Discounted total if enrolment fee is paid by 31 January 2025: €14,200.00. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard instalment schedule (for the 2025/2026 year): 1st instalment due Thursday 31 July 2025; 2nd instalment due Wednesday 7 January 2026. Year 12 (final year) full payment due Thursday 31 July 2025. - The enrolment / re‑enrolment fee must be paid to finalise enrolment; families receive written confirmation of acceptance and are required to sign the school contract. Receipt of the bank transfer for enrolment is requested as part of formalisation. - Sibling discounts: 10% discount on school fees for the second child enrolled, 15% discount for each additional sibling. These sibling discounts do not apply to the enrolment / re‑enrolment fee. - Students joining during the school year: enrolment fee and school fees are calculated pro rata based on the number of months of attendance. - VAT: the amounts indicated are exempt from VAT under the referenced national regulation. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as an offered service on the published fee schedule; no boarding fees are specified. Other costs and exclusions (items explicitly not included in the standard tuition) - School fees include: lunch service, scheduled trips, textbooks, and one exam session for A2 KEY or B1 PET (Elementary) or B2 First (Middle). These included services are non‑refundable if unused. - School fees do not include: school uniforms; IGCSE and IB examination fees; CAS activities; after‑school lessons; extracurricular activities; the transport service (bus); DELE/DELF/Goethe language exams; Trinity Music Exams. These items are charged separately. Additional / optional fees - Middle School EAL (English as an Additional Language): total €2,500.00, billed as €1,250.00 (1st instalment) + €1,250.00 (2nd instalment). This is mandatory for students who require English support. - High School AL/AS (Additional Subject / Language): total €2,500.00, billed as €1,250.00 + €1,250.00. This option is available on student request and is not included in the standard curriculum. Transport fees and arrangements - Per‑trip bus rates (single trip prices shown): - Area A (within 7 km): €12.00 per trip - Area B (within 15 km): €15.00 per trip - Area C (within 30 km): €17.00 per trip - Area D (within 100 km): €18.00 per trip. - Premium Plan discounts on bulk trip purchases (discounts apply only to single purchase orders): 10% discount on 101+ trips; 22.5% discount on 201+ trips; 35% discount on 301+ trips. All above amounts for single trips are VAT‑inclusive where indicated. A 25% discount is granted for each younger sibling on transport. Any required number of trips must be booked and settled in advance. Distances are calculated in a straight line. Refund information - Included services (lunch, scheduled trips, textbooks, and the single exam session specified for each level) are stated to be non‑refundable if unused. No broader refund policy for tuition instalments or enrolment fees is specified on the published fee schedule. Fee payment options - For enrolment, the school requests receipt of the bank transfer for the enrolment fee as part of the formal enrolment process (bank transfer is therefore an accepted payment method for the enrolment fee). The published enrolment procedure requests the bank transfer receipt. The fee schedule itself does not list additional specific payment channels (such as credit card or direct debit) for routine tuition instalments. Families should use the bank transfer method for enrolment unless otherwise instructed.	Fee details Fees Application and Enrolment Fees Villa Grimani International School charges a non-refundable enrolment fee of EUR 200 per year for Pre-Nursery students. For Nursery School, Reception, Primary School, and Middle School, a one-off non-refundable enrolment fee of EUR 800 is payable when a student first joins the school. Tuition Fees Annual tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are: Pre-Nursery (Part-Time): EUR 5,900 per annum Pre-Nursery (Full-Time): EUR 7,100 per annum Nursery School: EUR 7,200 per annum Reception Class: EUR 8,200 per annum Primary School: EUR 8,600 per annum Middle School: EUR 9,600 per annum Boarding Fees The school does not offer boarding accommodation. Transport Fees An optional school bus service is available from Nursery School onwards. Annual fees range from EUR 2,100 to EUR 3,100 depending on route zone and whether the service is one-way or return. Discounts A 10% tuition discount is available for a second sibling attending the school, and a 15% tuition discount is available for a third sibling. Refund Information Enrolment fees are non-refundable. No additional refund policy is stated in the published fee schedule. Payment Methods Payments may be made by bank transfer to the school’s designated Intesa Sanpaolo bank account.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement All students wear the full school uniform every day; details are in the School Regulations.
Food options	Food options Two in-house canteens prepare daily meals using fresh, seasonal ingredients; meals are planned in collaboration with a nutritionist from SIAN (ULSS). Alternative menus are provided for allergies, food intolerances, or specific dietary requirements.	Food options Canteens are available at the school.
House system	House system —	House system There are four houses: Foxes, Rabbits, Squirrels, Hedgehogs. A merit points system (house points) rewards positive behavior and achievement; Class Dojo is used in Key Stage 2 and weekly progress is displayed, with monthly certificates awarded.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is a private international school established in 1987. It is operated as The English International School of Padua Srl.	Governance and ownership Owned by Villa Grimani srl Unipersonale.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details EISP provides bilingual education in English and Italian, with English as the main language of communication. The school serves students from age 1 to 18 across Nursery/Infant, Elementary, Middle, and High School in two purpose-built buildings: the 164 building houses Middle and High School, and the 168 building houses Nursery/Infant and Primary. Cambridge IGCSE is offered for ages 14-16, while the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered for the final two years (ages 16-19). The Cambridge IGCSE curriculum focuses on a broad range of subjects and includes end-of-course assessments. The IB Diploma Programme provides a two-year, university-oriented framework with a core of Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service, and six subject groups.	Curriculum details The school educates children from age one through middle school. The Early Years follow the UK's Early Years Foundation Stage program and are taught in English by qualified native-speaking teachers. Primary School lessons are taught primarily in English by qualified native English-speaking teachers; six hours of Italian per week are taught by a qualified Italian teacher. The program includes traditional subjects as well as art, music, computer science, and weekly visits to the school library. Middle School focuses on language development with the introduction of Spanish and German; math can be studied in English or Italian, taught by native-speaking specialists. Teaching emphasizes independent work and study across a multidisciplinary curriculum with languages and multiculturalism at its core.
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Exam results	Exam results Cambridge IGCSE examinations are taken at the end of the two-year course and are set and marked by Cambridge International Examinations. IGCSE exam sessions are held twice a year, in June and November; results are communicated to schools directly by Cambridge in August and January. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme results include notable achievements, such as a 45-point score in 2015, and DP graduates have gained admission to universities worldwide, including Ivy League institutions in the USA and UK universities such as Bath, Bristol, UCL, Warwick, Edinburgh, Hartpury, London, and Royal Holloway, as well as Eindhoven University of Technology, IE Business School, Bocconi, Cattolica, SID, Padua, LUISS, NABA, San Raffaele, and UniCamillus.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression DP graduates pursue higher education at prestigious universities worldwide, including Ivy League institutions in the USA and renowned UK universities such as Bath, Bristol, UCL, Warwick, Edinburgh, Hartpury, London, and Royal Holloway, as well as Eindhoven University of Technology, IE Business School, Bocconi, Cattolica, SID, Padua, LUISS, NABA, San Raffaele, and UniCamillus.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Students are encouraged to reach their full potential, with careful attention applied to ensure their self-esteem is positively reinforced and maintained.	Social & emotional learning The school emphasises Respect, Education, and Responsibility as core educational objectives; it fosters the development of personal talents in a multilingual environment, where every child discovers himself.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Enrollment includes a language assessment test and individualized support lessons for students entering with limited language skills.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school offers education bilingually in English and Italian, with English as the main language of communication.	English as an additional language The school teaches primarily in English; six hours of Italian are taught each week by a qualified Italian teacher; all teachers are native English speakers.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Empathia is a student-led CAS project dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and well-being within the community.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The School's Mission provides a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The English International School of Padua operates across two purpose-built buildings on Via Forcellini: 164 hosts Middle and High School, while 168 serves Nursery/Infant and Primary. The campus includes two gyms and outdoor spaces with a football field, a green area for cricket and rounders, an outdoor synthetic pitch for football and volleyball, and an athletics track. IT labs and science labs (biology, chemistry, physics) are equipped with tablets, computers and a Wi-Fi network, and classrooms feature projectors, Smart TVs and Interactive Whiteboards. There are spaces for music and art, a soft playroom and Theatre Room, four libraries and a reading room in English and Italian, and on-site canteens with dietary accommodations. A geo-solar system provides renewable energy and a green oasis offers space for outdoor activities.	Facilities overview The school is housed in a magnificent ancient villa dating from the 1400s, set within a large green area of about 30,000 square metres. The campus includes a dining hall, theatre, libraries, and dedicated learning spaces across the property. A learning-by-doing approach is supported by dedicated labs for computer science, science, and art. The site features two computer labs, one science lab, two music rooms, two art rooms, two libraries, and a theatre. It also provides sport and outdoor facilities including a football pitch, a basketball and volleyball court, a playing field, and a large garden.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has two fully equipped gyms for gymnastics and basketball. Outdoor facilities include a football field, a large green area suitable for cricket and rounders, an outdoor synthetic pitch for football and volleyball, and an athletics track. Swimming lessons are offered off-site during school hours for selected year groups.	Sports facilities The campus includes a football pitch, a basketball and volleyball court, and a playing field. Outdoor spaces support physical education and team sports. The villa's large green area provides space for recreation and outdoor activities. Facilities are designed to support daily PE and seasonal sport.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities IT labs and science laboratories (biology, chemistry, physics) are equipped with tablets, computers and a Wi‑Fi network. Classrooms have projectors, Smart TVs and Interactive Whiteboards, with spaces for teaching music and art. The Nursery/Infant area includes a soft playroom and Theatre Room for play-based activities. The school offers bilingual education in English and Italian, with English as the main language of communication. Four libraries and a reading room provide books in English and Italian. Two in-house canteens prepare daily meals using fresh ingredients, with dietary accommodations available on medical certificates.	Academic facilities The school has two computer labs, one science lab, two music rooms, two art rooms, and two libraries. There is a theatre and a dining hall on site. Labs support the learning-by-doing method with computer science, science, and art activities. These facilities enable classes in a multilingual environment with English as the primary language of instruction.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities School trips and events extend the curriculum and support personal growth. Students participate in international conferences such as Model United Nations (MUN) and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and visit artistic, cultural and natural sites in Italy and abroad. An internal University Counsellor guides students on Italian and international high schools, assisting with admissions and university connections.	Extra curricular facilities The Summer Camp runs in summer for children aged 3 and up, including those coming from other schools. All Summer Camp lessons are taught in English by native-speaking teachers. The program features weekly themed activities. School trips are organized based on the established program to places of historical and artistic interest or leisure days.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Established in 1987, The English International School of Padua is a private international school. It offers bilingual education in English and Italian, with English as the main language of communication. The school operates on two purpose-built buildings: Via Forcellini 164 hosts Middle and High School, while Via Forcellini 168 serves Nursery/Infant and Primary. Facilities include two fully equipped gyms, outdoor sports areas (football field, expansive green space, synthetic pitch for football and volleyball, and an athletics track), off-site swimming lessons for selected year groups, IT labs and science labs, libraries in English and Italian, and on-site canteens with menus planned with a nutritionist. The school emphasizes a welcoming, inclusive environment and aims to develop critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and lifelong learning.	History Villa Grimani International School was founded in 1998 by a group of parents who wanted their children to have an excellent education in a happy, open-minded environment, with daily programming taught in English. Since then, the school has continued to improve and evolve, with a growing enrollment and education taught in both English and Italian. It is located in Noventana, Padua, at Via Leonardo da Vinci, 4, 35027 Noventana PD, and sits on 35,000 square meters of park. The school counts about 250 students and 60 staff members, and is five minutes from Padua.
Community	Community The school maintains an active community with regular events for students and families. News & Events lists activities including Welcome Back on September 11, 2025, and Outstanding Results for Graduates on August 26, 2025. Other events include the Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award on July 3, 2025; Diploma Students Showcase on April 28, 2025; Italian Week (March 17–21, 2025); and the International University Fair on March 13, 2025.	Community Diaries are used for communication between the school and family and for homework information. Parents are the first educators of every child, and the school works in partnership with parents, teachers and the school leadership. All teachers are available to meet with parents weekly at scheduled times, and regular meetings are held to inform parents about the school programme. English support is provided to students entering first grade or higher who have limited or no English.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association Parents are the first educators of every child and the school works in partnership with parents, teachers and the school leadership. Diaries are used for communication between the school and family and homework information. All teachers are available to meet with parents weekly at scheduled times, as are the Principal and the Headteacher, and regular meetings inform parents about the school programme. English support is provided to children who enter with little or no English, and parents do not need to speak or write English to help their children study. This is part of the school's approach to fostering growing self-responsibility in students.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Cambridge IGCSE and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme are offered for secondary students. Cambridge IGCSE examinations are held twice yearly (June and November) with results issued to schools by Cambridge in August and January. Lanterna Education runs Diploma Success workshops to help Years 10–12 prepare for the Diploma Programme.	Academic & intellectual The school provides a multidisciplinary education with languages and multiculturalism at its core. It uses school laboratories to support a hands-on learning approach, with computer science, science, and art labs available. Educational trips are organized to places of historical and artistic interest.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Trinity Music Exams are offered for music students. External language and creative arts opportunities are supported through examinations such as DELE (Spanish), DELF (French), and Goethe (German).	Arts & creative Art and music are part of the curriculum. Art labs and music rooms support creative work.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language English is the main language of instruction. External language examinations include DELE, DELF, and Goethe, supporting multilingual and intercultural learning.	Cultural & language Pupils are taught all subjects in English, combining English and Italian curriculums; six hours of Italian are taught per week. The middle school introduces Spanish and German, and mathematics can be studied in English or Italian.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The school organizes sports activities, including a day of sports.	Social & hobbies Summer Center offers a tailor-made program for ages 3–14 with weekly themes. Activities include creative crafts, songs, group games, quizzes, and competitions, plus sports and team games and water games. In bad weather, English-language films are shown.
Community & service	Community & service The CAS project Empathia is student-led and promotes mental health awareness and wellbeing within the school community.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Wellbeing is supported through student-led initiatives like Empathia. The school also promotes physical activity through organized sports events.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus spans a large park (35,000 square meters) for outdoor activities. Summer activities also include sports and playtime in the park.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Languages taught are English and Italian. English is the main language of communication. Italian is taught as a subject by specialist teachers and the Italian programme follows ministerial guidelines of Italian state schools; EISP can offer international students the opportunity to learn Italian. The Diploma Programme requires the study of an additional language.	Language provision Languages taught include English, Italian, Spanish, and German. English is the primary language of instruction in Early Years and Primary; Italian is taught for six hours per week with a qualified Italian teacher. The Early Years follow the UK's Early Years Foundation Stage program and are taught in English. Middle School introduces Spanish and German; mathematics can be studied in English or Italian.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching English and Italian are taught in a bilingual education model at EISP. English is the main language of communication. The Nursery/Infant School fully immerses children in a natural English-language environment. The Elementary School uses a bilingual framework, with English instruction delivered by class teachers and Italian taught as a specialist subject; the Italian programme follows ministerial guidelines respected in Italian state schools.	Bilingual teaching Early Years are taught in English using a multi-sensory approach. Primary School lessons are taught primarily in English, with six hours of Italian per week taught by a qualified Italian teacher. Middle School introduces Spanish and German, with classes taught by native-speaking teachers; students may study mathematics in English or Italian. The school serves children from one year old up to middle school.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs Nursery/Infant School fully immerses children in a stimulating English-language environment. A bilingual approach is used across the school, with English as the main language of communication. The Summer Camp is delivered in English.	Immersion programs All Summer Camp lessons are held in English and supervised by native-speaking teachers. The school maintains a multilingual environment with Italian language study integrated into the core program during Early Years and Primary. In Middle School, Spanish and German are introduced to broaden language skills.
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations The Nursery/Infant School is accredited by the Veneto Region with a perfect 100/100 score. The school overview notes 700 students, 46 nationalities, a 34 average IB score, and 38 years of education. The school was established in 1987 in Padua. The language environment is English, with the Nursery fully immersed in English and the Infant School following the IB Primary Years Programme for the early years. The school also lists partnerships with international and educational bodies.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Include the academic year of interest, the student's personal information and any relevant school documentation. This initiates the enrolment process. 2. Introductory Meeting with the Head of School and School Tour: Schedule a meeting with the appropriate Head of School, either in person or via Google Meet. International families should contact the Admissions Office at least one week before arriving in Padua to ensure availability. A school tour is arranged during this step. 3. Entrance Exams: Entrance exams are required only for students in Grades 3 through 11. The exams are usually conducted at EISP. If a family cannot come to Padua, the exams may be supervised by a teacher or proctor from the student's current school under specific conditions. 4. Evaluation of the Admission Application: The Admissions Board will review the application. The results are communicated via email. An enrolment proposal is provided with the results. The timeframe is 10 working days. 5. Signing the Contract and Finalising Enrolment: Upon acceptance, the family must sign the contract and pay the enrolment fee to complete enrolment. Enrolment is formalised only after receiving the following documents: birth certificate/identity document/passport of the student; passports/identity documents of the parents; passport-sized photo of the student; medical certificate or self-certification (with medical conditions/allergies or food intolerances); and receipt of bank transfer for enrolment. Admission to an advanced class depends on directives of the Ministry of Education. During the enrolment process, the family provides information regarding linguistic, social and emotional development, health or family dynamics; if such information emerges after enrolment, the contract may be withdrawn.	Admissions Enrollment is possible at any time during the school year, provided there are still places available. Children can enroll at our school from an Italian, foreign, or international school. A language assessment test and one or more meetings with the student help teachers determine the best place to begin the program. Students who enter with insufficient language skills receive individualized support lessons. Parents wishing to enroll can schedule an appointment with the school office for an initial orientation; school visits must also be scheduled through the office. Admission forms must be requested from the Secretariat and, once completed, must be submitted in original to the Secretariat. Registration is formal and valid only after payment of the Registration Fee. Admission is subject to available places, except for foreign students who, by school statute, must always be accepted into the school even if they are in excess of the number of places in a class.
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