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European School Brindisi

Italy, Brindisi

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Italian, English
Fees €4,458 - 8,358
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 875
Type Co-educational
Opened 2013
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum European Baccalaureate, Italian Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages English, French, Spanish, Italian
Typical class size 22
Strengths Sport, Languages, STEM
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Community and Service, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

European School Brindisi is an accredited European School delivering a bilingual, cross-border education across two linked sites. The first cycle (early years to lower secondary) is hosted by Centro di Brindisi, while the upper cycle is based at Liceo Fermi-Monticelli. The school offers the European Baccalaureate, the Italian Curriculum, and Cambridge Secondary, and operates in two language sections: Italophone (Italian mother tongue) and Anglophone (English mother tongue). It ends with uniform European exams that certify the European Baccalaureate. The four-year upper secondary program allows a personalized path, with optional subjects in the first biennium (Latin, Law, Music, Art, Informatics, L4) and a student-designed focus in the second biennium. Facilities include 12 laboratories, an auditorium per campus, wired classrooms with touch monitors, and a dining area. The two adjacent buildings, Monticelli and Belluzzi, are connected by a garden. The Liceo Sports track collaborates with CONI, and Data Science/AI tracks are offered.

www.fermimonticelli.edu.it
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The Essentials

European School Brindisi has 875 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in Italian, English.

Location
Located in Brindisi, Italy. Address: Via Brandi 14-22, 72100 Brindisi. It hosts the European High School with Italophone and Anglophone sections, and offers the Cambridge International Liceo track.

Stages
Nursery; Primary (P1-P5); Secondary (S1-S7); Cambridge International Liceo option

Type
European High School with two language sections (Italophone and Anglophone); Primary cycle at Istituto Comprensivo Centro di Brindisi and secondary cycle at Liceo

Country affiliation
Italy

School day structure
Lessons run Monday to Friday; each period lasts 45 minutes; up to eight periods per day (five in the morning and three after lunch); school ends at 16:10.
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Fees

Annual tuition at European School Brindisi ranges from EUR 4,458 to EUR 8,358 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees

- There is a mandatory advance enrolment deposit equal to 25% of the annual school fee for Category III pupils; this 25% deposit is required to confirm admission or continued admission and is non‑refundable.

Tuition fees by cycle (annual amounts for Category III pupils, school year 2026/27)

- Nursery (Scuola dell'infanzia): EUR 4,457.80 per year for Category III pupils newly enrolled from 2013/2014 onwards.
- Primary (Scuola primaria): EUR 6,129.55 per year for Category III pupils newly enrolled from 2013/2014 onwards.
- Secondary (Lower & Upper/European Baccalaureate cycles): EUR 8,358.46 per year for Category III pupils newly enrolled from 2013/2014 onwards.

Sibling reductions (Category III)

- 20% reduction applies to the first sibling; 40% reduction applies to all following siblings (applies to annual tuition).

Per‑term / invoicing breakdown and how fees are billed

- Deposit (first invoice): 25% of the annual fee — payable before June 30 (payment of the 25% advance is mandatory and non‑refundable). Example 25% amounts shown in invoicing documents: Nursery EUR 1,114.45; Primary EUR 1,532.39; Secondary EUR 2,089.62. The 25% invoice is typically issued at the end of May. Normal invoice payment term is 30 days.
- Balance (second invoice): the remaining 75% of the annual fee is normally invoiced and due before November 30.
- Instalment option for the October invoice: upon written request to the Director before October 15, the October invoice (the 75% balance) can be deferred and split into three instalments; each instalment equals 25% of the annual fee (i.e., deposit 25% + three instalments of 25% each = 100%). Instalment due dates when accepted are: 1) before October 31, 2) before January 31, and 3) before March 31. Requests for instalments must be submitted each school year by the date specified.

(Example per‑term arithmetic for newly enrolled Category III pupils, 2026/27)

- Nursery annual EUR 4,457.80 → 25% deposit EUR 1,114.45 → remaining 75% EUR 3,343.35 (due on the stated schedule or split as permitted).
- Primary annual EUR 6,129.55 → 25% deposit EUR 1,532.39 → remaining 75% EUR 4,597.16.
- Secondary annual EUR 8,358.46 → 25% deposit EUR 2,089.62 → remaining 75% EUR 6,268.84.

Billing notes and administrative procedures

- Invoices are sent by e‑mail to the billing contact designated in the school system; normal payment terms are 30 days from invoice date. Cash payments are not accepted under the invoicing rules used.

Other mandatory and additional fees (examples and typical amounts)

- Nursery: school insurance EUR 7; printing (paper/digital) EUR 25; school diary EUR 10; voluntary Whole School Creative Development contribution EUR 5.
- Primary: school insurance EUR 7; printing EUR 29; Intermath contribution EUR 30; school diary EUR 10; voluntary Whole School Creative Development contribution EUR 5.
- Secondary: school insurance EUR 7; printing EUR 35; school diary EUR 7.40; extracurricular activities contribution EUR 70; voluntary Whole School Creative Development contribution EUR 5.
- Additional project/subject fees (examples): Mediterranean World book EUR 23; Music project (for enrolled pupils) EUR 535.
- European Baccalaureate (S7) specific fees: European Baccalaureate registration fee EUR 108.10; additional examination registration (where requested) EUR 40.50. Management of university application files (if requested) is charged (short file EUR 130; long file EUR 260). These items are charged in the invoicing cycle indicated and are usually non‑refundable.

Boarding / residential provision

- Boarding / residential accommodation is not provided as a feeed service for this school; no boarding fee schedule applies. The school is listed and operated as an accredited European day school.

Refunds and non‑refundability

- The 25% advance deposit is non‑refundable. Other mandatory charges and certain project fees are also non‑refundable as invoiced. Refunds and pro‑rata arrangements are handled according to the school's invoicing rules and the General Rules applicable to European Schools; unpaid balances at the end of the school year can affect continued enrolment.

Fee payment methods and practical payment details

- Bank transfer (wire transfer) is the published payment method for the European Schools invoicing system; invoices typically direct payment by wire transfer. Cash payments are not accepted.
- The local school provides an IBAN for payments to the Istituto (bank details are published in the school contact information); Italy's school payment platform (Pago in Rete / PagoPA) is the national system used for school payments and is mandatory for payments to Italian schools under current rules, so families should expect either bank transfer instructions or Pago in Rete / PagoPA payment notices as applicable.

Summary points for parents (concise)

- Annual Category III tuition (2026/27): Nursery EUR 4,457.80; Primary EUR 6,129.55; Secondary EUR 8,358.46.
- A non‑refundable deposit equal to 25% of the annual tuition is required (payments due before June 30). The balance is due in the autumn or may be split into three instalments if a timely written request is accepted.
- Additional mandatory small fees (insurance, printing, diaries) and specific project/exam fees are invoiced separately and are typically non‑refundable.
- No boarding service or boarding fees apply; expect to pay by bank transfer or via the national Pago in Rete/PagoPA system.
Academics

European School Brindisi teaches European Baccalaureate, Italian Curriculum, Cambridge (Secondary).

Curriculum
The European High School of Brindisi is an Accredited European School, i.e., a school in a EU member state that has obtained pedagogical accreditation from the Council of the European Schools. It provides multilingual and multicultural education with two sections: Italophone, where the students' mother tongue is Italian, and Anglophone, where the mother tongue is English. It is hosted across two institutions: the first cycle from kindergarten to the third year of lower secondary is hosted by Centro di Brindisi, and the second cycle by the Liceo. The four-year upper secondary program allows a personalized study plan; in the first biennium, optional subjects may be added (Latin, Law, Music, Art, Informatics, L4), and in the second biennium the student designs a path based on interests and depth of study. The program ends with uniform exams across European schools that certify the European Baccalaureate (BAC). The school calendar runs from early September to early July, and the organization resembles Anglo-Saxon schools, with students having a personal locker and moving between classes with their materials.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Information and inquiries: For information and requests, contact Rosa Modarelli, orientation referent; Ezio Vinci, European High School referent; Angela Tarì, referent for the Liceo Scientifico with sport orientation. This team provides guidance on programs and admissions. A one‑to‑one consultation with school teachers can be booked by emailing orientamento@fermimonticelli.com.

2. Orientation initiatives and Open Days: Orientation initiatives are offered, including Orienta‑Day. Open Day Primo ciclo (perimeter ordinario and Scuola Europea), Open Day scuola primaria (perimeter ordinario and Scuola Europea), and Open Day secondaria 1° grado and European Lower School are available. Attending these events helps families understand the curriculum and school life.

3. Published admission criteria: Criteria of precedence and admission are published for all orders and levels. The 2026/2027 school year criteria were approved by the Extraordinary Commissioner (delibera n. 25 of 27.12.2024) and modified by delibera n.71 of 07.11.2025. Attachments include PDFs named "Criteri di precedenza accoglimento delle domande di iscrizione per l'a.s. 26-27", "REV_Criteri di precedenza accoglimento delle domande di iscrizione per l'a.s. 25-26", and "Criteri di precedenza accoglimento delle domande di iscrizione per l'a.s. 23-24".

4. Submitting the application: Submit enrollment applications according to the official admission procedures published by the school. The process applies to all orders and levels. Details are provided in the published criteria attachments.
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