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International School of Bologna

Italy, Bologna

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €9,660 - 21,330
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2004
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Italian, French, Spanish, Mandarin
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

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.

www.isbologna.com

Via della Libertà, 2, 40123 Bologna BO, Italy

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The Essentials

International School of Bologna has instruction in English.

Location
Via della Libertà 2, 40123 Bologna, Italy. IS Bologna is in Bologna, northern Italy. Bologna is easily reached by train, with Florence less than an hour away and Venice about 1 hour 30 minutes by train.

Stages
Early Years; Elementary; Middle School; Diploma.

Type
The school is an international IB Continuum school in Bologna.

Additional learning support
Learning Support Services include English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and Learning Support Specialists. ISB provides inclusive education with small class sizes and collaboration with external agencies when needed.

Country affiliation
Italy.

School day structure
Daily schedule includes early drop-off 8:15–8:50, staggered entry 8:50–9:00, circle time 9:00–9:15, lunch 11:45–12:15, outdoor activities, and pick-up 4:45–5:00 PM (Extended Day options may apply).
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Fees

Annual tuition at International School of Bologna ranges from EUR 9,660 to EUR 21,330 for 2026/27.

Admission fees (one-time, non-refundable)
- Reception: EUR 1,100.
- Kindergarten: EUR 1,100.
- Transition: EUR 1,100.
- Grades 1–5: EUR 1,100.
- Grades 6–10: EUR 1,500.
- Diploma (Grades 11–12): EUR 1,500.

Registration fee (annual, non-refundable)
- Reception: EUR 750.
- Kindergarten: EUR 750.
- Transition: EUR 750.
- Grades 1–10: EUR 750.
- Diploma (Grades 11–12): EUR 1,000.

Annual tuition fees and per-term amounts (school year, annual and three-instalment breakdown)
- Reception (Half Day): Annual EUR 9,660 — Per term (3 instalments) EUR 3,220.00.
- Reception (Full Day): Annual EUR 10,980 — Per term EUR 3,660.00.
- Kindergarten: Annual EUR 11,910 — Per term EUR 3,970.00.
- Transition: Annual EUR 14,865 — Per term EUR 4,955.00.
- Grade 1: Annual EUR 17,505 — Per term EUR 5,835.00.
- Grades 2, 3, 4: Annual EUR 17,850 — Per term EUR 5,950.00.
- Grade 5: Annual EUR 19,095 — Per term EUR 6,365.00.
- Grades 6–10: Annual EUR 20,490 — Per term EUR 6,830.00.
- Diploma (Grades 11–12): Annual EUR 21,330 — Per term EUR 7,110.00.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Admission and/or registration fees are payable upon enrolment.
- School fees, lunch fees, and other additional fees are payable in three instalments by the following dates: 1 September, 1 November, and 1 February.
- Sibling discount: second child 10% off the tuition fee; third child 20% off the tuition fee; fourth or more children 20% off the tuition fee.

Lunch service and related fees
- Full lunch service is mandatory up to Grade 5. Grades 6–12 may choose among options.
- Two days per week: EUR 675 (annual).
- Three days per week: EUR 1,005 (annual).
- Five days per week: EUR 1,590 (annual).
- No refund is made for missed days due to absence, illness, or school closure.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) — Secondary
- 2 periods per week (listed as half EAL fee): EUR 1,200.
- 3–4 periods per week (listed as full EAL fee): EUR 1,000.

What the tuition fee includes
- Tuition fees include insurance, learning materials and books, Chromebooks for in-school use, residential trip (Grades 5–11), and assessment/IB exam fees.

Other costs / optional extras
- Optional extras not included in tuition: school uniform, optional field trips, optional trips abroad, and after-school activities.
- Stationery and other minor items may be listed separately.
- Residential trips for Grades 5–11 and IB assessment fees are included in tuition; optional trips and activities are charged additionally.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees are listed.

Refund information
- The admission fee and the annual registration fee are non-refundable.
- No refunds are made for unused lunch days due to absence, illness, or school closure.
- No other specific tuition-refund schedule is listed in the fee schedule.
Academics

International School of Bologna teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
ISB provides the International Baccalaureate continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3-6 (Early Years) and 6-11 (Elementary), Middle Years Programme (MYP) for ages 11-16 (Middle School), and Diploma Programme (DP) for ages 16-19 (High School). Instruction is in English with a full-immersion English language context.

Student Teacher Ratio
1:6
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Start your inquiry. Begin by clicking Apply Now to initiate enrollment discussions. ISB provides information and support to help families through the process.

Step 2: Start the application. To formally begin the application process, click Start Now to initiate your inquiry in the ISB OpenApply system (isbologna.openapply.com). The page also presents an Apply Now option for enrollment. The Admissions Director will assist with next steps and guide you through the process.

Step 3: Final steps and policies. ISB does not accept requests to anticipare (move a student up a grade outside standard promotion). The school is located at Via della Libertà 2, Bologna, Italy. You can enroll by selecting 'Enroll Now' on the Admissions page.
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