Ranked purely by parent interest — the number of families who opened each school’s profile and spent time reading it between October 2025 and September 2026.
UWC Adriatic is an international boarding college in the seaside village of Duino, Italy, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for students aged 16 to 18. The school combines a rigorous, oriented curriculum with a dynamic arts and music culture and a strong emphasis on service and community. Its campus includes multiple residences: Foresteria, Palazzine, Ples, Lucchese, Scholz and Purnama House, with 17 en-suite rooms and two teacher apartments. A Medical Centre provides on-site care with a full nursing team and a college doctor. Laboratories for science education, including facilities inaugurated in 1997 in honour of Rita Levi-Montalcini, support practical work. Arts spaces include the International School of Chamber Music and the International Community Music Academy. English is the working language; Italian is a language and is taught as a second language. The college offers language and study support, university counselling, and co-curricular programs in which students lead and collaborate.
The International School of Bologna is an IB Continuum school in Bologna's center, serving ages 3 to 18. Instruction is in English in a full-immersion setting, and the school offers PYP for early years and elementary, MYP for middle school, and the DP for high school. This structure supports an IB pathway from 3 to 18 and reflects the school's long-standing commitment to international education. Founded in 2004, ISB has developed its accreditation, including CIS membership and NEASC accreditation. The campus spans 2,000 meters with 25 classrooms, science labs, a library, music and art classrooms, a theatre, outdoor playgrounds, and a gym, plus facilities off-site. The school emphasizes well-rounded learning with on-campus sports, arts spaces, and a broad after-school program featuring clubs in chess, drama, languages such as Italian and Chinese, and digital media. A signature initiative is Festival of Hope, promoting sustainability and service, led by students across Bologna.
Sardinia International School occupies a modern campus in Olbia, Italy, offering a multilingual, international education for ages 6 to 18. The school blends British and Italian curricula with pathways toward Cambridge IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma, and it recognises the IB Diploma as equivalent to the Italian maturità. In the Primary School, most instruction is in English while Italian language lessons are taught in Italian, with Italian and English-speaking teachers. The Middle School follows an international curriculum geared toward Licenza Media, with Italian mother-tongue lessons and comprehensive preparation for national exams. Secondary School is planned for 2027/28 to deliver IGCSE and IB Diploma. Facilities include a Main Academic Wing with transformable classrooms, a Glass Classroom for collaborative work, and Creative Huts for Mindset, Music, and Drama. Outdoor learning zones, football field and a multi-sports court support physical activity. The program emphasises bilingual growth, with arts and wellbeing embedded in life.
Annual fees
€11,895 – 13,170
Ages
6 to 14 years
Curriculum
Indian Curriculum, British Curriculum, American Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
The International School of Verona is a private day school in Italy offering an international curriculum. It combines the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB DP) with Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge Secondary programs, taught in English in a scuola paritaria setting. The five-year program leads to the IB Diploma after completing Cambridge IGCSEs in year three. Students study Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, IT, English Language and Literature, Italian Language and Literature, Latin, Chinese, German or Spanish, plus Business Studies, History, Geography, Philosophy, Physical Education, Visual Art and Art History. The school emphasises language learning, and by graduation many students study five languages; it is a Confucius Class School for Chinese language and culture. Distinctive features include dedicated study-skills courses for independent research and arts and theatre opportunities. Extracurriculars include Model United Nations, performing and visual arts, and CAS-based service such as Telethon fundraising and volunteering for the local food bank.
Gonzaga International School Palermo (ISP) is a private international day school in the heart of Palermo offering the International Baccalaureate continuum from early childhood through graduation. Founded within Istituto Gonzaga in 2008 as part of the Society of Jesus' Jesuit educational network, ISP provides English-medium instruction delivered by native English-speaking teachers, with Italian language and culture integrated to support local heritage. The school serves ages 0–18 and follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), organized in two bienniums (MYP M4–M5 and DP DP1–DP2). Students engage in six IB subject groups, the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and CAS, with Higher and Standard Level options and bilingual diploma possibilities. The campus at Via Piersanti Mattarella houses both Italian and International School programs, a library, laboratories, a chapel, a gym, an auditorium and outdoor spaces, plus a transport link to Polisportiva Gonzaga for after-school sports. Extracurriculars span arts, sports, service learning and leadership activities anchored in Jesuit values and global-minded university preparation.
Little Flower International School offers the Cambridge curriculum for primary and secondary education, culminating in the Cambridge IGCSE. The school serves learners from age 1 to 18 and provides boarding facilities for international and local students. Affiliated with Italy, the school delivers a Cambridge Curriculum across all key stages, including the Cambridge International Certificate of Education. A distinctive feature is the 50/50 assessment approach, which balances examinations with life skills and practical learning to prepare students for higher education and responsible citizenship. Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Secondary programmes emphasize core subjects alongside inquiry-based projects, enabling students to develop critical thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. The boarding provision supports a diverse student body, enabling a global learning community within a structured environment. The school aims to support each student's academic development, personal growth, and readiness for independent study in a globally connected world. This dynamic environment fosters confident, global learners everyday.
La Scuola International School offers an international, language-rich education for children aged 2 to 14. The Milano campus will blend the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and Middle Years Programme with a Reggio Emilia-inspired learning approach and English/Italian language immersion. While Milano applies for IB candidacy before opening, other campuses are fully accredited. In line with the Montreal Language Immersion Model, instruction uses English and Italian with grade-appropriate distributions, beginning with 90/10 English/Italian in PreK and moving toward balanced bilingual learning from primary through middle grades. The school also draws on a bespoke curriculum that complements IB with hands-on projects and multilingual inquiry. Facilities features include Ateliers such as Art, Environmental Science/Garden, Music, Languages, and Design & Technology, plus Physical Education & Athletics. The Ambassador Ensemble and two yearly concerts showcase student creativity; the Garden & Environmental Studies Atelier provides ecological learning. Languages are embedded across learning, supporting culturally engaged learners.
Annual fees
€10,200 – 15,300
Ages
2 to 14 years
Curriculum
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), Bespoke Curriculum, Reggio Emilia Approach
The International School of Naples (ISN) offers a US- and international standards-based Pre-K through Grade 12 program in Naples, Italy. The school provides an American curriculum with Advanced Placement (AP) courses and includes an Indian curriculum option, serving students from ages 3 to 18. ISN is accredited by US and international bodies and is an AP and SAT testing center. Instruction is in English, with the Italian State Program for elementary through high school, and language study includes Italian, Spanish, and French, with an English/Italian double curriculum option. The Middle and High School serve Grades 6–12 on a foundation, with Digital Learning and Digital Citizenship and a strong emphasis on language development. Notable features include John Cabot University's Italy Reads collaboration, a dedicated University Guidance Counselor, and a history dating to 1964. The campus sits at the former NATO base in Bagnoli, Parco San Laise, and offers sports, arts, field trips, and tech-enabled learning.
Lycée Stendhal Milan is a French international school located in Milan and directly managed by the Agency for French Education Abroad (AEFE). It educates about 1,200 students from around 25 nationalities and follows the French national curriculum, leading to the Baccalauréat, with ESABAC for eligible students and, when appropriate, the Esame di Stato. The school teaches in French, Italian and English from early years, with Italian mandatory for all pupils and German or Spanish introduced from grade 5. The secondary program runs four years of collège and three years of lycée, with specialties including HGGSP, HLP, LLCE Anglais, Mathématiques, Physique-Chimie, SES and SVT; CNED is available for subjects not on site. Facilities include a Centre de Documentation et d'Information (CDI), a canteen with a resident dietitian and nurse, and Garderie. The school's signature initiatives include Mai des Langues intercultural exchanges, ADN-AEFE exchanges, and Semaine Verte, promoting language learning and development.
St. Joseph's International College Milan is an international college in Milan, Italy, delivering a Cambridge curriculum for ages 5 to 18. Cambridge Primary (ages 5–11) provides a broad, balanced start, followed by Cambridge Secondary (ages 11–14). The school follows the Cambridge IGCSE Ordinary Level syllabus and offers Cambridge International AS Levels and A Levels. The college is a Cambridge Examination Centre (Reg no IT957) since 2014, enabling private candidates to sit IGCSE, AS and A Levels on campus. The Head of School is Mr. Thimira Warnakulasuriya, and the community welcomes students from Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and beyond. Facilities include a Library, a Computer Lab, and a Science Laboratory. Extracurriculars feature the College Western Band, a College Soccer Team, and Board Games such as Carom and chess. Students have achieved double Italy's national average for IGCSE results. The college has over 15 years of experience and celebrates cultural events while preparing students for future challenges. The campus supports students through tailored guidance, too.
BDC School is an international bilingual network with campuses in Milan, Cologno Monzese, Meda and Rimini, serving over 600 students aged 0–18 from 35 countries. The school delivers continuous education from early years through high school in a bilingual framework that combines the Italian curriculum with Cambridge International programs. In Early Years, IEYC is taught with English immersion. Primary follows the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum alongside the Italian national syllabus, with technology integration and active participation. Middle School blends Italian and English with the Cambridge International Curriculum. High School offers a four-year pathway with IGCSEs in the first two years and A Levels in the final two, including study of Italian language and Made in Italy project-based learning. Facilities include the IMCD STEM Lab and a Cologno Monzese STEM Lab; the Pietrasanta nursery benefits from natural light and an indoor pool. Extracurriculars span sport, arts and robotics; Summer Camp features football with the AC Milan Academy Elite Experience; partnerships with Centro Umanamente ONLUS.
Annual fees
€6,500 – 16,500
Ages
0 to 18 years
Curriculum
British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Istituto Marymount Roma offers a bilingual educational journey for students aged 3 to 19, rooted in the values of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary. Operating from its historic campus on Via Nomentana, the school integrates the Italian national curriculum with the Cambridge International pathway. Students benefit from native English-speaking instructors across all levels, working toward certifications such as IGCSEs and A-Levels. The high school division, located nearby on Via Livorno, provides specialized tracks in Classical and Scientific studies, including Double Diploma options.
A standout feature is the school's active participation in the Global Network of RSHM Schools. This connection allows students to join the annual "Festival delle Arti," an international tradition where pupils from London, Paris, and Rome collaborate in professional workshops spanning acting, dance, and music. This initiative fosters cross-cultural friendships and artistic growth, making the school a vibrant hub for students seeking a local education with a broad international outlook.
Annual fees
€8,000 – 9,600
Ages
3 to 19 years
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Catholic Curriculum
The British School of Milan (BSM) is a not-for-profit independent British international day school in Milan, Italy, serving pupils aged 3 to 18. It follows the English National Curriculum from ages 3–16, offers IGCSE in Year 11, and delivers the International Baccalaureate Diploma in the Sixth Form. Nursery to University is structured as Early Years 3–5; Primary 5–11; Senior 11–18. The Via Pisani Dossi campus at 16 provides small class sizes and a broad set of facilities, including a Learning Resource Centre, Science Laboratories, Computer and Digital Suites, a Music Classroom, Drama Studio, Art Classroom and dedicated spaces. The co-curricular programme runs 100+ activities, with an emphasis on music and performing arts, sport, and clubs. Notable features include five choirs, ABRSM instrumental tuition, debates and Model United Nations conferences, and educational trips. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and the Sir James Lecture Series are elements, underpinned by pastoral care and engagement.
Annual fees
€14,490 – 24,900
Ages
3 to 18 years
Curriculum
British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
International School Rimini (ISR), founded in 2018 and part of the BDC Group, is the only IB World School in Romagna. Located in the center of Rimini, ISR is authorized for the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). The school currently educates students from Early Years (age 3) through Grade 10, with High School classes opening in September 2026 to continue the MYP curriculum. Instruction is entirely in English, with specific exceptions for Italian and Spanish language classes, all taught by international teachers. A distinctive feature of ISR is its specific educational method focused on "Mediterraneity, Internationality, and Entrepreneurship." This approach actively integrates local Italian heritage with global perspectives. Operating Monday to Friday from 7:45 to 15:30, ISR prepares students to thrive globally through partnerships with other international schools, ensuring a cohesive and continuous educational journey.
Rome International School (RIS Rome) is an IB World School in Rome offering the Primary Years Programme in Early Years and Elementary, the Middle Years Programme leading to Cambridge IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme with equivalence to the Italian Maturità. The school also offers the Italian Ministerial Curriculum for Early Years to Middle School, with Italian language study. RIS Rome is the only school in the city authorised to offer both the PYP and the IB Diploma Programme, ensuring a continuous path from early years through the IB DP. Established in 1988, RIS is part of Globeducate and serves around 500 pupils from about 60 nationalities. The Monte Mario campus sits on over 3 hectares of parkland, close to the city centre, and features a Space Lab, libraries and science laboratories, an auditorium, and a digitally enabled learning environment with iPads and laptops. Enrichment includes ABRSM music, LAMDA drama, LEGO, Codemotion, MUN and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Scuola Svizzera di Catania is a private Swiss international school abroad, recognised by the Swiss Confederation and Italian authorities, with Canton Zurich as sponsoring canton. The school offers a bespoke bilingual pathway starting in kindergarten, using a primary curriculum organized around linguistic-artistic-expressive, historical-geographic, and mathematical-scientific-technological strands. Most primary subjects are taught in German by native speakers; from first and second grade Italian lessons begin, and from third grade Italian-language subjects (history, geography, sciences and mathematics) follow ministerial programmes taught by qualified Italian teachers. English instruction starts in grade four and French in grade six. The school uses a multi-class organisation across all sections and prepares students for Italian Licenza Media exams as well as Goethe-Institut German and English language exams. Facilities include a well-equipped laboratory, computer use in some lessons, and a courtyard with a football pitch and play area. The campus supports crafts, drawing, flute performance, and field trips.
Anglo-Italian School – Montessori Division provides a bilingual, Montessori-based learning path for children aged 3 to 13. The program preserves Montessori education for the early years (2½ to 6) with three core activity areas: Practical Life, Sensorial and Formal Skills, while older students transition to Cambridge Secondary, the American Curriculum and a bespoke curriculum tailored to development. The dual-language program operates in Italian and English, with Italian state examinations and Cambridge exam preparation offered in the final year. The campus houses age-appropriate Montessori classrooms, a garden, library, music room, art room and a Smart Room to support interactive learning. Extracurriculars span events such as concerts, science fairs and gardening days, integrated with the school calendar. The school runs ESL with a Language Lab and Italian as a Second Language to assist non-Italian or non-English speakers. NATO roots inform monthly study themes about NATO countries, fostering global awareness and cross-cultural understanding.
Annual fees
Fees not listed
Ages
2.5 to 15 years
Curriculum
Montessori Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary), American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
IS Milan offers the IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for learners from Early Years to High School (ages 2-18). Instruction is in English, with language pathways to support multilingual development. From Year 1, students study with subject specialists in English, French and Spanish, plus mathematics, science, drama, dance, music and physical education. The curriculum integrates co-curricular activities, exchanges, camps and interschool collaborations within the IB framework. IS Milan was the first IB World School in Milan and joined Inspired in 2016; Baranzate campus opened in 2013 and now serves over 900 day and boarding students. Facilities include two libraries, modern science laboratories, creative arts rooms, a theatre, indoor pool, a large gym, a sports hall and outdoor spaces. The school offers DP with CAS, TOK and the Extended Essay, plus university guidance and a co-curricular program including performances and trips. Boarding life includes weekend trips and residential experiences in Italy.
St. Louis School – Archinto Campus offers a specialized high school experience for students aged 14 to 18, located within the historic Palazzo Archinto in central Milan. This 17th-century palace provides a unique learning environment where modern education meets Italian heritage, situated steps away from the Duomo. Students follow a two-stage academic pathway: the Cambridge IGCSE program in Years 10 and 11, followed by the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in Years 12 and 13.The campus is particularly known for its consistent academic performance, having maintained the highest average IB Diploma score in continental Europe for several consecutive years. Facilities include six dedicated science and computer laboratories equipped with 3D printers and virtual reality tools to support a strong focus on STEM subjects. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes personal growth through the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award and a variety of CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) initiatives, alongside professional university guidance tailored for international applications.
Collegio San Carlo is a Catholic Archiepiscopal school in Italy offering a continuous education path for ages 2 to 18. The campus hosts Scuola dell'infanzia, Scuola primaria, Scuola secondaria 1° and Licei, with the IB Diploma Programme for the final years and Cambridge IGCSE in English. It combines Cambridge IGCSE-certified curricula in English with an IB Diploma Programme taught in English, and Core elements including Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and CAS. A strong emphasis on English and Italian starts in the preschool years, with optional Spanish and French and CEFR-aligned language study. The school preserves Italy's cultural heritage while integrating modern tools, including DAMA Digital Arts Music Agorà, Theater, and a Library, plus science laboratories and a large sports complex. Founded in 1869, it features historic Palazzo Busca alongside 7,000 m2 of modern spaces and an extensive network of international partner schools to prepare students for universities worldwide today.
