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Deledda International School

Italy, Genoa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Italian, English
Fees €7,355 - 9,112
Ages 6 - 19 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2000
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Mandarin
Strengths Languages, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Deledda International School in Genoa, Italy, offers the International Baccalaureate continuum alongside Cambridge Secondary. The Primary Years Programme is in candidate status, while the MYP and DP provide IB experience across eight subject groups, including Language and Literature with Italian A and English A, and Language Acquisition in Italian B, English B, and several other languages. Each subject group receives at least 50 hours of instruction annually, and MYP Year 5 culminates in a Personal Project. ATL and ATT frameworks support learning across all IB stages, fostering communication, collaboration, self-management, critical and creative thinking, and intercultural understanding. The campus in central Genoa features science laboratories, a modern library, two computer laboratories, and interactive classrooms, with MYP Junior Science Lab added in 2013. The school runs service and CAS initiatives, a Model United Nations club, and exhibitions, plus a university and career counselor, and a bilingual elementary program started in 2016.

Corso Mentana, 27, 16128 Genova GE, Italy

The Essentials

Deledda International School has instruction in Italian, English.

Location
Genova (Genoa), Liguria, Italy. Address: Corso Mentana 27, 16128 Genova. The school was created by the Genoa City Council in 1999 and acknowledged as an in-house institution by the Genoa Municipality in 2000. Since January 2011 it has been managed by Fondazione Urban Lab Genoa International School (FULGIS), which also manages Liceo Linguistico Grazia Deledda and Istituto Duchessa di Galliera.

Stages
Primary School; Middle Years Programme (MYP); Diploma Programme (DP).

Type
Offers International Baccalaureate programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP) in candidate status, Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).

Pupil Nationality Mix
49 countries of origin; 33% of students are from international families.

Country affiliation
Italy

Bus service
Bus service available upon request for MYP1-3 grade students.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has a lunch cafeteria. A canteen service is available on campus to provide meals.

Governance and Ownership
Fondazione Urban Lab Genoa International School governs the school. The school is funded through a partnership of parents and the local authority.
Fees

Annual tuition at Deledda International School ranges from EUR 7,355 to EUR 9,112 for 2026/27.

Application / Entry fees

- Entry test (pre-registration) fee: EUR 50, payable by bank transfer at the time of pre-registration.
- Initial enrolment/registration payment (deposit) required at the time of enrollment: EUR 500.

Tuition fees by school level (total annual amounts)

- Primary School (per year): EUR 7,355. All amounts include the stamp duty fee (€2.00).
- Middle Years Programme (MYP) courses (per year): EUR 8,612. All amounts include the stamp duty fee (€2.00).
- Diploma Programme (DP1 / DP2) (per year): EUR 9,112. All amounts include the stamp duty fee (€2.00). Note: a fixed additional DP-class charge of EUR 500 was established in the Board resolution described on the tuition notice.

Payment schedule and instalments (how the annual fee is billed / paid)

- At enrolment: an initial payment of EUR 500 is required.
- Remaining balance: paid in four instalments with the following deadlines:
- 1st instalment: September 30 (due date published) ;
- 2nd instalment: January 15 (due date published) ;
- 3rd instalment: March 15 (due date published) ;
- 4th instalment: April 30 (due date published).
- Example instalment amounts (remaining balance divided equally into the four instalments after the EUR 500 initial payment):
- Primary School: annual fee EUR 7,355 → remaining balance EUR 6,855 → four instalments of EUR 1,713.75 each.
- MYP: annual fee EUR 8,612 → remaining balance EUR 8,112 → four instalments of EUR 2,028.00 each.
- DP1/DP2: annual fee EUR 9,112 → remaining balance EUR 8,612 → four instalments of EUR 2,153.00 each. (If the fixed DP charge is applied separately, that amount is handled according to the invoicing stated in the enrolment contract.)

Billing terms and concessions

- Families who enrolled in specified earlier years may be eligible for fee reductions determined via an ISEE assessment; families must provide the ISEE documentation according to the procedures shown in the school's enrollment contracts. A Foundation allocation for scholarships and ISEE-based support is in place for eligible MYP and DP students.

Boarding fees

- The school operates as a day school; no boarding fee schedule is published.

Other costs and routine additional charges

- Stamp duty: a small stamp duty (EUR 2.00) is included in the listed amounts.
- Entry-test pre-registration fee: EUR 50 (bank transfer).
- Textbooks, canteen/meals, extracurricular activities and similar routine school services are handled as separate items; charges for these are organized and invoiced according to the school's published materials and the enrolment contract or annual communications to families. (Specific per-item prices for books, meals, transport or uniform are not included in the headline tuition figures above and are invoiced separately where applicable.)

Refunds and cancellations

- Refunds, cancellations and any terms for retention of deposits are governed by the signed enrollment contract and the invoice/contract terms provided to families at enrollment. The enrollment contract specifies registration payment details and the contractual conditions that apply to payments.

Fee payment options and invoicing

- The entry-test fee is paid by bank transfer during pre-registration. Other tuition payments are invoiced according to the enrollment contract and the published payment schedule; payment details and accepted methods (bank transfer and the invoicing instructions) are provided in the contract and on the school's invoices.

Contact for finance and billing

- School contact details are published for billing queries: telephone and email contacts for the school office are available for families to use when clarifying payment methods and invoices.
Academics

Deledda International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Secondary) for students aged 6 to 19.

Curriculum
Deledda International School offers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, and DP). The Primary School is a Candidate School for the Primary Years Programme, blending Italian curriculum content with IB-style teaching and enhanced English language learning. The Middle Years Programme comprises eight subject groups: Language and Literature; Language Acquisition; Individuals and Societies; Sciences; Mathematics; Arts; Physical and Health Education; and Design. Language and Literature offers Italian A and English A; Language Acquisition includes Italian B, English B, Chinese B, Spanish B, French B, and German B. Each subject group receives at least 50 hours of instruction per year, and MYP Year 5 includes a Personal Project. Approaches to Learning (ATL) and Approaches to Teaching (ATT) support learning across PYP, MYP, and DP, fostering communication, collaboration, self-management, critical and creative thinking, and intercultural understanding.

Student Teacher Ratio
376 students and 51 teachers; approximately 7.4 students per teacher.

Exam Results
Summary of IB Results: 2015–2025. Diploma pass rate is reported for students receiving an IB Diploma. IB Diploma final grade is reported out of 45. IB Diploma average grade is reported out of 7.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have joined universities in Italy, Europe, the UK, the US, and Canada, including Università di Pavia, Bocconi University, Università di Genova, New York University, John Cabot University, University of Toronto, University of Edinburgh, and London School of Economics.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school follows Approaches to Learning (ATL) and Approaches to Teaching (ATT). ATL defines the focused strategies and the outlook that characterise an IB class. ATL skills include Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Social Skills, Self-Management Skills and Research Skills. ATT supports teamwork and collaboration in teaching. The teacher acts as a guide on the side to support learning.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has an Inclusion and Access Policy. It defines Special Educational Needs (SEN) and aims to provide access to successful learning experiences for all students. The school differentiates in-class and offers a Personalized Didactic Plan (PDP) to support individual needs, including SEN. The PDP is created after a diagnosis and is reviewed by the SEN referent and teachers to guide learning. Parents and professionals are involved to build a support network.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Italian is the language of instruction in the Primary Years Programme and English is primarily taught as an additional language. From MYP4 onwards, English becomes the language of instruction for most subjects, with Italian and Language Acquisition continuing. English Mother Tongue Programmes are offered for English-proficient students, and English as a Foreign Language is provided to non-native speakers. A Catch-Up Club supports language learning for non-native speakers.

Mental Wellbeing
The school recognises medical, mental and social conditions and provides support through a school counsellor. It promotes emotional intelligence, affective expression and empathy as part of wellbeing. The anti-bullying policy supports safeguarding and intervention to protect students and foster a caring community.

Safeguarding
An anti-bullying policy establishes an anti-bullying committee including a teacher for each program and the school counsellor. The committee monitors, prevents and intervenes in bullying incidents and promotes healthy communication and reflection. The policy emphasises engaging families and promoting online safety and upstander behaviour. Disciplinary actions are governed by the School Handbook.
Parent Experience

History
Deledda International School (DIS) was created by the Genoa City Council in 1999 and established by Ignazio Venzano in 2000. The Genoa Municipality acknowledged the school as an in-house institution in 2000. In July 2001, the IBO authorized DIS to offer a two-year Diploma Programme, with the first graduates in May 2003. By 2004, DIS had grown to a four-year high school with an English-language international curriculum, and in 2006 it became an IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) school. Since January 2011, DIS has been managed by Fondazione Urban Lab Genoa International School (FULGIS), which also manages Liceo Linguistico Grazia Deledda and Istituto Duchessa di Galliera, and in 2012 DIS strengthened its MYP relationship through certification. In 2016, bilingual elementary classes were introduced.

Community
The school is led by a Head of School ad interim, a DP Coordinator, a MYP Coordinator and a PYP Coordinator guiding its IB programmes. The primary curriculum blends the Italian system with IB philosophy and enhanced English language learning, using a transdisciplinary approach that centers on the student. The community emphasizes living respectfully in a multicultural environment, maintaining a highly qualified teaching staff, fostering mutual respect and shared values, promoting empathy and social responsibility, and encouraging cooperation to care for the community and the world. The school hosts events and exhibitions such as the Primary School Exhibition and the MYP Personal Project Exhibition, and runs clubs including a DISMUN club, along with service and CAS activities.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school is located in a modern, centrally located building in Genoa. It is equipped with science labs, an up-to-date library, two computer laboratories, a lunch cafeteria, an online class register, and lockers for students. All classrooms have interactive multimedia boards or access to overhead projectors. The MYP Junior Science Lab is new and fully operational since September 2013, designed for maximum student participation with two central work-stations and two additional 3-metre work-tops for a wide range of experiments. Physics, Biology and Chemistry laboratories, gyms and an auditorium exist (in collaboration with Duchessa di Galliera). Upon request, a bus service is available for elementary and middle school students.

Sports Facilities
Gyms are available for physical education. The school includes a gymnasium to support PE and an auditorium for indoor events and gatherings.

Academic Facilities
The school offers the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme. It has physics, biology and chemistry laboratories, a dedicated new MYP Junior Science Lab, and additional science facilities. The building houses an up-to-date library, two computer laboratories, an online class register, and student lockers. Classrooms are equipped with interactive multimedia boards or overhead projectors.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Service and CAS activities are part of the program. The DISMUN club provides Model United Nations experiences. Events include the Primary School Exhibition and the MYP Personal Project Exhibition. A university and career counsellor is available to students.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Approaches to Learning (ATL) defines the focused strategies and outlook that characterize an IB class. ATL develops Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Social Skills, Self-Management Skills, Research Skills, Information Literacy and Media Literacy, while ATT focuses on teamwork and collaboration. The IB Continuum is followed from the Primary Years Programme through the MYP to the Diploma Programme, sustaining these skills across year groups. In MYP Year 5, students complete a Personal Project that consolidates their learning.

Arts & Creative
Arts is a defined subject group in the MYP, including Music (MYP 1-3) and Visual Arts. The MYP curriculum lists eight subject groups, with Arts included as a core area of study. The school hosts exhibitions showcasing student work, such as the Primary School Exhibition and the MYP Personal Project Exhibition.

Cultural & Language
Language provision includes Italian A and English A for language and literature, and Italian B, English B, Chinese B, Spanish B, French B and German B for language acquisition. The program supports intercultural understanding and global engagement within an IB framework.

Social & Hobbies
DIS Happenings include events such as the Primary School Exhibition and the MYP Personal Project Exhibition. The DIS Happenings page also lists the DISMUN club as an activity. These activities provide opportunities for collaboration, presentation and social engagement.

Community & Service
The Annual Service Calendar lists major service projects, including Banca degli Occhi, with science and social initiatives integrated into learning. The Ocean Race project is another service-focused unit linked to studies and action. CAS and Service are integrated into the Diploma Programme and increasingly into the Primary years, with a Service Handbook documenting approaches and experiences.

Leadership & Professional
Carriera Alias is a formal program offered by the school, with an official Regulation (Regolamento Carriera Alias) and an Activation Request as part of the program. The program includes a confidentiality agreement and related administrative processes.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Canteen provides a balanced, nutritious menu for primary and middle school students, with an international menu offered monthly as part of a Language Acquisition project. A bus service is available upon request for elementary and middle school students.
Languages

Language Provision
Italian is the language of instruction, and English is taught as an additional language. In the Primary Years Programme, the POI is delivered mainly in Italian, with English language specialists contributing, and English-language units are presented in English and translated into Italian; Italian and English language lessons are provided, with English exposure increased in PYP5. In the Middle Years Programme, students with different language abilities may be streamed into English: Language Acquisition or English: Language and Literature, with Language Acquisition classes using a mix of Italian and English until proficiency improves, usually by the end of MYP2. The school offers Italian and English Mother Tongue Programmes to support maintaining mother tongues; non-Italian speakers receive Italian language support, and there are opportunities to study additional languages.

Bilingual Teaching
Italian is the language of instruction in the Primary Years Programme, and English is taught as a primary additional language. The Program of Inquiry is delivered largely in Italian, with English language specialists contributing to learning in each unit, and English-language units are presented in English and translated into Italian. PYP students receive Italian and English language lessons, and English exposure is enhanced in PYP5 to support the transition to the MYP. Translanguaging is encouraged to support language development and expression.
Admissions

Admissions
PRIMARY: Step 1: Pre-enrollment. Connect to the OpenApply site disgenoa.openapply.com and complete the online pre-enrollment form. The form creates an OpenApply account and the family must keep the login credentials to access information and continue the process. A 50 Euro payment to the school is required. Step 2: Children who have pre-enrolled will be invited around February to the Orientation at the PYP. Step 3: Around March the families receive the enrollment contract. For children from primary schools that are private and not state-recognized or parity-based, admission to primary (PYP2-3-4-5) requires passing an eligibility exam by submitting the application to the secretariat by 30/04; the eligibility exams are organized in June. MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL: Enrollment is available in all years from MYP1 (Year 6) to DP1 (Year 11). DP2 (Year 12) is not accepted. Step 1: Pre-enrollment. Connect to the OpenApply site disgenoa.openapply.com and complete the online pre-enrollment form. The form creates an OpenApply account and the family must keep the login credentials to access information and continue the process. A 50 Euro payment to the school is required. Step 2: Entrance test. Admission for middle and high school requires passing an entrance test, which takes place in our facilities around March. The school will announce the test date with one week's notice. The entrance test consists of three written tests (Italian, English and Mathematics) and a motivational interview. The Italian and English tests are in the respective languages; the Mathematics test is in Italian or English depending on the language chosen during pre-enrollment. Sessions can be organized for students living abroad in coordination with the Admissions Office. Step 3: Results. The results of the entrance exam are communicated via OpenApply within 10 days after the session ends. Admission follows the ranking according to places available; students eligible in the ranking but not admitted due to lack of places will be admitted only in case of withdrawals. In recognition of Academic Integrity, the school reserves the right to refuse admission to students whose conduct does not align with the policy. Step 4: Enrollment. Admitted students are invited to enroll by presenting the following documents by the deadline set by the school: a signed copy of the enrollment contract (sent by email), a copy of identity documents and tax code, and the latest report card. HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TEST: For Italian test (to enter MYP1-4): base preparation on exercises similar to INVALSI tests (examples on invalsi.it). There are sites offering INVALSI-based tests as well, e.g. engheben.it. For MYP5 or DP1: you will be asked to analyze texts. English test preparation: use Cambridge English resources and practice listening/reading; watching English-language films/series with subtitles is suggested. Mathematics test preparation: use INVALSI resources and practice with online tools such as Invalsi resources and eu.ixl.com.

Waitlist
Results are communicated via OpenApply within 10 days after the test. Admission follows the ranking based on places available; students eligible in the ranking but not admitted due to lack of places will be admitted only in case of withdrawals.
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