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CBSE / Indian Curriculum International Schools in Italy

Compare 10 CBSE / Indian Curriculum international schools in Italy. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 13,116), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
10
Curricula
16
Average annual fee
EUR 13,116
Fee range
EUR 4,200 – 29,500
More school facts
Most common curriculum
Indian Curriculum (10 schools)
Average school size
322 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Vittoria International School - Vittoria High / Upper Secondary
Oldest
International School of Turin (1963)
With boarding
2
About international schools in Italy

CBSE and other Indian-curriculum international schools in Italy are designed chiefly to give Indian and Indian-origin families continuity with the Indian school system while operating inside the Italian private-school market; they are most often found in larger cities where Indian communities are concentrated. These schools typically follow the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) syllabus and prepare students for the AISSE (Class 10) and AISSCE (Class 12) examinations, with English as the primary language of instruction and Italian taught as a second language alongside optional mother-tongue classes. Fees follow the wider international-school pattern in Italy rather than a single model for CBSE provision, so annual tuition commonly falls within the broad market band for international schools (many schools report figures in the region of roughly €7,000 - €17,000 a year, though individual schedules vary). Admissions usually align with the host-country school calendar (most Italian schools and many internationals run a September-start year), but schools also offer mid-year places and separate registration windows - families should check language support, CBSE affiliation and diploma recognition for higher education when they enquire.

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2 international schools in Ferrara

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2 international schools in Turin

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1 international school in Rome

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1 international school in Como

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1 international school in Naples

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1 international school in Trieste

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1 international school in Olbia

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1 international school in Udine

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FAQs for Italy

What is the CBSE curriculum and how does it differ from the Italian national curriculum?
CBSE is the Indian national school board whose schools follow a subject-based syllabus that culminates in national examinations at Class 10 (AISSE) and Class 12 (AISSCE); instruction is generally in English and is structured around CBSE’s prescribed syllabuses. The Italian national curriculum is delivered in Italian, leads to the state-issued diploma (Esame di Stato / Maturità) and follows different subject groupings and assessment formats, so families moving between the systems should check how prior study will be recognised.
What ages and grade ranges do CBSE international schools in Italy cover?
Many Indian-curriculum schools abroad operate from early years through to senior secondary, roughly ages 3 - 18, following the same grade bands used in India (pre-primary, primary, middle and senior secondary). Availability by age varies between providers, so parents should confirm the exact age cut-offs and the highest grade offered at each school.
Which languages are used and will my child learn Italian as well as English?
English is normally the main medium of instruction in CBSE international schools, with Italian taught as an additional language and often delivered by native speakers; some schools also offer Hindi or other mother-tongue tuition or language-support programmes. Assess the school’s documented language policy and the level of Italian support for newcomers if integration into local life or future study in Italian is important.
How much should I expect to pay and what additional costs can there be?
Tuition for international schools in Italy varies widely, but published market-level figures commonly sit in a band of roughly €7,000 to €17,000 per year for many day schools, with some outliers above and below that range; individual CBSE providers may be at the lower, middle or higher end depending on location and services. Beyond base tuition expect one-off registration or enrolment fees, costs for uniforms, meals, transport, exams and trips, and ask each school for a current, itemised fee schedule before applying.
When do admissions open and what documents will I typically need?
Most international schools in Italy recruit for a September start and open registrations several months earlier, though many accept mid-year admissions subject to space and curriculum alignment; schools publish their own timelines and deposit/instalment rules. You will commonly need the child’s birth certificate, previous school records (translated where necessary), passport/visa documentation and proof of residence; check also whether the school requires equivalence paperwork for transfers into senior secondary years.
What should I check when choosing a CBSE or Indian-curriculum school in Italy?
Verify formal CBSE affiliation or the precise curriculum the school teaches, review sample timetables and language-support provision, and confirm how the school manages university or local-system transitions for Class 12 leavers. Also look at pastoral care, class sizes, published fee policies (including mid-year join/withdrawal rules) and whether the school provides documentation you will need for residency or higher-education recognition.}]}