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International School of Como

Italy, Como

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €18,860 - 29,500
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 103
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Indian Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum
Taught languages English, Italian, Spanish, German, French, Russian
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

The International School of Como (ISC) in Italy offers the IB Continuum for ages 2 to 18, with the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme, plus the IB Career-related Programme. It also offers Indian and Japanese curricula. The school operates entirely in English with native English-speaking teachers and supports bilingual English-Italian language development. ISC is the only IB World School in Como offering the full IB Continuum, and it provides an Italian Stream option that integrates with the Italian State curriculum, enabling ISC learners to sit Italian examinations if they choose. The campus spans more than 10,000 square metres, with a planned expansion of about 5,000 square metres including a new IB Centre, a secondary wing, science laboratories, a robotics lab, art studios, music rooms, a theatre, a library, and sports facilities. A dedicated IBDP/CP Study Centre, CoLab workspace, and Inspired affiliations support study and collaboration. Opportunities.

Via Adda, 25, 22073 Fino Mornasco CO, Italy

The Essentials

International School of Como has 103 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Via Adda 25, 22073 Fino Mornasco CO, Italy. The campus spans more than 10,000 square metres of indoor and outdoor space with specialist facilities designed for ages 2 to 18. It includes a robotics lab, three fully equipped science laboratories, two art studios, a theatre and a drama studio, a podcast studio, a well-stocked library, an indoor gym, a football pitch, two outdoor multipurpose sports facilities, a cafeteria, and playgrounds.

Stages
From Early Years through High School, the school offers the IB Continuum: Primary Years Programme for Early Years to Grade 5; Middle Years Programme for Grades 6 to 10; Diploma Programme for Grades 12 to 13. An Italian Stream option aligns with the Italian State curriculum.

Additional learning support
Inclusion Policy provides for students with diagnosed learning or behavioural issues, with evaluations by the school's support services and a family agreement on funding necessary individual support.

Country affiliation
Italy

Bus service
A convenient and reliable school bus service with comprehensive morning and afternoon routes in and around Como, five days a week. Routes include Como (Cernobbio & Centre), Chiasso Shuttle Bus, Malgrate, and Lower Varese; service is offered at an additional cost and routes can be adjusted to meet families' needs. The transport team includes professional drivers and supervisors who are regularly vetted.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The uniform is compulsory for all students from pre-kindergarten through Grade 13. Items can be purchased from the official uniform list via OVS, the official uniform supplier.

Food Options
Lunches are prepared in-house by a dedicated chef using fresh, organic, locally sourced products. Meals are tailored to each age group and can accommodate dietary requirements. Meals are provided at an additional cost, and students must not bring food from home.

Governance and Ownership
The International School of Como is part of the International Schools of Europe Group and the Inspired Education Group.
Fees

Annual tuition at International School of Como ranges from EUR 18,860 to EUR 29,500 for 2026/27.

School year covered
- The figures below apply to the school year 2025/2026 and reflect the published family fee schedule for that academic year.

Application and annual registration fees
- Student admission fee (one‑time on first enrolment): EUR 2,500.
- Registration fee (payable annually): EUR 1,300.
- Late renewal fee (if applicable): EUR 600.

Tuition fees by year group (annual total and three instalments)
- Pre‑Kindergarten: EUR 12,110 — Instalments: 1st EUR 3,027.50; 2nd EUR 6,055.00; 3rd EUR 3,027.50.
- Kindergarten: EUR 12,110 — Instalments: 1st EUR 3,027.50; 2nd EUR 6,055.00; 3rd EUR 3,027.50.
- Transition: EUR 12,110 — Instalments: 1st EUR 3,027.50; 2nd EUR 6,055.00; 3rd EUR 3,027.50.
- Grade 1: EUR 15,480 — Instalments: 1st EUR 3,870.00; 2nd EUR 7,740.00; 3rd EUR 3,870.00.
- Grade 2: EUR 17,470 — Instalments: 1st EUR 4,367.50; 2nd EUR 8,735.00; 3rd EUR 4,367.50.
- Grades 3 to 5: EUR 17,520 — Instalments: 1st EUR 4,380.00; 2nd EUR 8,760.00; 3rd EUR 4,380.00.
- Grade 6: EUR 18,680 — Instalments: 1st EUR 4,670.00; 2nd EUR 9,340.00; 3rd EUR 4,670.00.
- Grades 7 to 9: EUR 19,310 — Instalments: 1st EUR 4,827.50; 2nd EUR 9,655.00; 3rd EUR 4,827.50.
- Grade 10: EUR 21,640 — Instalments: 1st EUR 5,410.00; 2nd EUR 10,820.00; 3rd EUR 5,410.00.
- Grade 11: EUR 20,940 — Instalments: 1st EUR 5,235.00; 2nd EUR 10,470.00; 3rd EUR 5,235.00.
- Grades 12 to 13: EUR 22,750 — Instalments: 1st EUR 5,687.50; 2nd EUR 11,375.00; 3rd EUR 5,687.50.

Lunches and student support (additional billed items)
- Lunch service (annual): EUR 1,650 — instalment split shown in the schedule. Lunches are charged in addition to tuition and are billed across instalments.
- Student Support fee (annual): EUR 3,800 (this fee and its instalment amounts are shown separately in the published fee schedule). The Student Support charge covers specified support services and related items as noted in the fee schedule.

What is included in tuition / student support
- Tuition and the Student Support allowance include items such as books and stationery (devices/laptops may not be included for some year groups), daily school trips, personal insurance, and the school's Il Cammino trip (a set contribution to this trip is included as indicated in the fees document). Tuition does not include optional extras such as bus service, uniform, after‑school clubs, or overnight trips.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Three instalment payment schedule for the academic year with fixed due dates (school year 2025/2026):
- 1st payment: by 17 February 2025 — due on initial invoice and includes NSAF (new student admission fee), annual registration fee and 25% of the tuition fee.
- 2nd payment: by 23 August 2025 — includes 50% of the tuition fee and 50% of lunches.
- 3rd payment: by 1 December 2025 — includes 25% of the tuition fee and the remaining 50% of lunches.
- Fees must be paid by the dates indicated; a late renewal fee is charged where applicable.

Boarding
- The International School of Como operates as a day school; boarding accommodation is not provided.

Other costs and how they are handled
- Uniforms: Uniform items are not included in tuition and are purchased separately via the school's listed supplier (OVS shop). Uniform cost is additional to the fees shown.
- Optional extras: Costs for optional services such as bus transport, after‑school clubs, certain overnight trips and any equipment/devices specified as “not included” are charged in addition to the published tuition. The school's transport page lists available bus routes and that bus service is charged separately.
- Il Cammino (school trip): A contribution to Il Cammino is included within certain year‑group fees at the stated amount in the fee prospectus.

Refunds and withdrawals
- The published fees prospectus for the 2025/2026 academic year does not set out a general pro‑rata refund schedule or a detailed refund policy in the fee tables themselves; the admission and instalment rules and late renewal charge are listed but specific refund terms for mid‑year withdrawal are not detailed in the fee schedule.

Fee payment options and banking details
- Bank transfer is presented as the payment method with full account details provided for payments in EUR (IBAN and BIC/SWIFT). Example beneficiary details published for payments to the school are: Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. (or Crédit Agricole Italia in other fee documents) and IBAN codes and SWIFT/BIC shown on the fee schedule for the academic year. The fee documents list the beneficiary as International Schools of Italy S.r.l. with the relevant IBAN and BIC/SWIFT.

Corporate billing
- A corporate fee schedule (different, higher annual totals) is published where the billing entity is a company; corporate instalment structure mirrors the family instalment timing but with corporate annual amounts.
Academics

International School of Como teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Indian Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers the IB Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme as part of the IB Continuum. An Italian Stream option integrates with the Italian State curriculum, enabling ISC learners to sit Italian system examinations if they wish.

Exam Results
ISC students consistently achieve exceptional outcomes in their IBDP and Italian Primary and Middle School exams. In 2023, ISC achieved a 100% pass rate in the IB Diploma and the Global IB pass rate was 79%. In 2020–2022, ISC pass rates ranged from 90% to 100% with Global pass rates around 85–86%, and in 2021 there were COVID-related adjustments.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates attend prestigious universities worldwide, including the London School of Economics, King's College London, University of Bath, Bocconi University, Politecnico di Milano, Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca, IE University, Boston College, University of Southern California, and Sciences Po.
Parent Experience

History
For over 20 years, the International School of Como (ISC) has prepared students to excel in a globalised world. It is the only IB World School in Como offering the full IB Continuum programmes. The programmes are delivered entirely in English by native English-speaking teachers. The campus is expanding with approximately 5,000 square metres of new space, including a cafeteria extension, 12 classrooms, a new IB Centre, new sports fields with changing rooms, and a car park. The school is a proud member of Inspired, a global premium schools group.

Community
ISC is an Inspired school within Inspired Education Group. Global Camps & Student Exchanges are hosted by Inspired schools worldwide, with activities led by professional teams and coaches, including experts from Real Madrid Football Club and international tennis associations. Enriching exchange programmes with Inspired schools broaden horizons, languages, and cultures. Real Voices from Our Community feature testimonials from students, parents, and teachers.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The International School of Como sits on a campus of more than 10,000 square metres of indoor and outdoor space. It features spacious classrooms, a robotics lab, two art studios, a rehearsal space and dedicated music rooms, three science laboratories (physics, biology and chemistry), a podcast studio, a theatre and a drama studio, a well-stocked library, an indoor gym, a football pitch, and two outdoor multipurpose sports facilities with a football and basketball area. The campus also includes an IBDP/CP Study Centre and a CoLab shared workspace and coffee bar. A new Secondary School wing has opened, with ongoing expansions to enhance facilities.

Sports Facilities
The campus has an indoor gym, a football pitch, and two outdoor multipurpose sports facilities with a football and basketball area.

Academic Facilities
In addition to dedicated Early Years and Primary spaces, the school has three fully equipped science laboratories for physics, biology, and chemistry, a robotics lab, and an IBDP Study Centre, with recently expanded and refurbished Primary and Secondary School libraries. A new Secondary School wing has opened, and an expansion is planned to add twelve more classrooms and extended common spaces for IBDP students. Classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards to support technology integration.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Beyond academics, ISC offers a Co-Curricular Programme with Physical and Health Education, Creative and Performing Arts, Public Speaking and Socio-Emotional Development integrated into the curriculum, along with leadership opportunities, after-school clubs, field trips, House competitions and school events. After-school clubs cover Music and Choir, Sports, Visual Arts, Robotics, Science, Diplomacy, Languages and writing, with examples such as Maths Club, FLL Robotics Club, Russian and French language clubs, Creative Writing in English and Spanish, Music Club, and Model United Nations. The school participates in the Northern International School Sports Association (NISSA) for inter-school competitions in badminton, basketball, cross country, football, tennis and volleyball. There is a Student Council, a House System, Il Cammino, Eco Warriors and other programmes to foster leadership and community engagement.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The International School of Como offers the full International Baccalaureate Continuum for ages 2 to 18. The IB curriculum is delivered in English by native English-speaking teachers and emphasizes inquiry-based learning and the development of essential academic and global skills. The school reports a 100% pass rate with average IB scores above world averages. University and career counselors guide students through subject choices and admissions to leading universities worldwide.

Arts & Creative
Subject specialists teach Drama, Dance, Music, Visual Arts, and Physical Education. Arts are integrated into the curriculum and complemented by co-curricular activities. Students have opportunities to develop creative expression through these disciplines. Public speaking and other performance opportunities are part of the broader arts and presentation programme.

Cultural & Language
International exchange programmes are offered. The language of instruction is English, with bilingualism in English and Italian. The school supports language development within the IB framework and through international exchanges and camps. The school hosts global exchanges and international experiences to broaden cultural awareness.

Social & Hobbies
Global camps (summer, winter, and spring) are hosted by Inspired schools worldwide and led by professional school teams and coaches, including experts from Real Madrid Football Club and international tennis associations. Students may participate in exchange programmes to further social, linguistic, and cultural experiences. These activities complement the academic programme and support teamwork and personal growth.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is part of ISC's programme. High school students have access to university and career counsellors who guide subject choices and admissions processes. The school supports outcomes for graduates, with many securing places at top universities worldwide and a portion attending Ivy League or Russell Group institutions. ISC is the first school in Italy to offer the IB Career-related Programme.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Professional sports coaching supports physical development. The campus expansion includes new sports fields with changing rooms. Pastoral staff and teachers provide wellbeing support to students. Global camps and exchanges promote well-rounded development, physical activity, and resilience.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction for the IB Primary Years Programme, delivered in English. An Italian Language Programme is available, with Italian A (Language Proficiency) and Italian B (Language Acquisition) courses, and the Italian Strand integrating the Italian national curriculum from Grade 2. All students study Italian from ages 5 to 16, either as a language acquisition course or as a literature subject. In Primary, there is English immersion with native teachers to foster bilingualism in English and Italian, and Russian is offered as a co-curricular language.

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in English with English immersion supported by native English-speaking teachers. Italian is taught within the IB framework via the Italian Strand, integrating the Italian national curriculum. Italian A is designed mainly for Italian students but is open to non-native speakers who have achieved B2. Italian B is designed for learners of Italian as a foreign language, beginning in Grade 2.

Immersion Programs
Global Camps and Global Exchange Programme offer immersion experiences in languages and cultures. Exchange programmes connect ISC students with other Inspired schools across Europe.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB World School — offers the IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for ages 3–18; sole IB institution in the Como region; IB programmes are delivered in English (except for language lessons).
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit an Enquiry. Families submit an enquiry form to begin the admissions process. After submission, the admissions team contacts you to provide more information about the school and discuss the application process for your child's age group. Places are available for admission throughout the academic year. Diploma Years (Grades 12 and 13) require careful consideration; please reach out to the Admissions Team for guidance.

2. Book a Virtual Meeting. The virtual meeting is held on Teams and introduces the IB programmes, educational approaches, and extracurricular activities offered at the school. The aim is for both sides to understand fit and next steps.

3. Visit the Campus. Experience a personalised campus tour with the Admissions Team in our modern facilities. At this stage, present your child's reports for the previous 2 years and the ISC Teacher Recommendation Form to formalise the application. The campus visit provides an opportunity to see the learning environment firsthand.

4. Student Interview. Applicants bring the last two years of school reports together with the ISC Teacher Recommendation Form to attend a meeting with a member of the leadership team for the student interview. This is when parents meet the Principal or Head of Primary/Secondary. Grade 12 applicants must also complete a CAT4 cognitive assessment before the interview.

5. Offer & Acceptance. The Leadership Team makes the final decision on acceptance and placement, and you will receive an offer to complete enrolment. The decision is based on reports and records from previous schools, the applicant's potential to benefit from the programmes, and the school's capacity to meet their needs.

6. Registration & Admission. Once the school receives the requested documentation and the first instalment has been paid, your child will be fully enrolled at the International School of Como. Welcome!

Scholarships
Nsouli Scholars Programme. The Nsouli Scholars Programme is an exciting global initiative that promises to transform lives by enabling 50 extraordinary students at any one time to attend any Inspired school on a full scholarship for the duration of their education. This endowment honours Nadim Nsouli and his Lebanese heritage, and several scholarships will be awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin.

Waitlist
Admission is possible at any time during the school year, except for Grades 12 and 13, if places are available. The school reserves the right to deny or postpone admission if it cannot meet the applicant's needs or if a class is full, in which case the applicant will be placed on a waiting list.
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