International School of Bologna

Italy, Bologna

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Annual Fees

Name	Age	Fee	Track	Conditions
Reception (Half Day)	1	9,660 EUR	Infant/Pre-school	Admission one-time at enrolment; Registration annual; Tuition per year: 9,660 EUR
Reception (Full Day)	1	10,980 EUR	Infant/Pre-school	Admission one-time at enrolment; Registration annual; Tuition per year: 10,980 EUR

Application Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Application Fee	0 EUR	admission/enrolment if applicable

Enrollment Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Enrollment Fee	0 EUR	not specified beyond admission/registration

Additional Fees

Name	Fee	Conditions
Admission fee	1,100 EUR	one-time, non-refundable; paid at enrolment according to level
Registration fee (annual)	750 EUR	annual, non-refundable; paid each year

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.

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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

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.

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