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Kinder College

Italy, Bologna

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Italian
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 16 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1967
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP)
Taught languages Italian, English, German, Spanish, French, Mandarin
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Kinder College International School, Bologna, established in 1967 as Bologna's first international school, offers Preschool, Primary and Middle School to students aged 1 to 16. It is an international private school with paritaria status in Italy and is part of Kinder International School Bologna. The school teaches the IB curriculum, with the Primary Years Programme available for Preschool and Primary, and a Middle Years Programme candidate. The campus is housed inside a 15th‑century convent and sits on 22 hectares of fields and woods in the Bologna hills, providing expansive outdoor spaces for learning and sport. Over half the teaching hours are conducted in English by native speakers, and Mandarin Chinese is introduced in the language program. Facilities include laboratories for music, information technology, and science, a music room, and a film theatre; there are 22 artistic activities and sports, a swimming pool, and an orchard. The school emphasizes arts and languages within a substantive IB framework and international experience.

Via dell'Osservanza, 88, 40136 Bologna BO, Italy

The Essentials

Kinder College has instruction in English, Italian.

Location
Bologna, Italy. The elementary and middle school site is Kinder College International School, housed in an ancient convent dating from the 15th century.

Stages
Kinder Haus (18 months–3 years; asilo nido / sezione primavera), Kinder Haus (3–5 years; scuola dell'infanzia), Kinder College (5–6 years; preschool), Kinder College (6–11 years; primary school).

Type
International private school; paritaria status; elementary and middle school.

Country affiliation
Italy
Fees
Annual tuition at Kinder College is EUR 3,950. Expect an application fee of EUR 1,000 on enrolment. Kinder Haus: Monthly payments; families may choose the payment schedule offered by the school; due dates and installment options are set by the school's billing rules.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes student self-esteem and emotional development. The relationship between students and teachers is built on mutual trust. Students are involved in managing some school activities, becoming active participants in their education. The approach encourages curiosity, open-mindedness, teamwork, and responsible collaboration. Specialized staff support students to develop social and emotional skills.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Over half of the teaching hours are in English and are taught by native English speakers. The language of instruction is English and Italian. An introduction to Mandarin Chinese is part of the curriculum. In Preschool, the program gradually immerses children in the English language and school didactics. In Middle Years, Italian is complemented by 50% English and the option of other languages among French, German, Spanish and Chinese.

Mental Wellbeing
The school places a strong emphasis on students' self-esteem. Specialized staff support the development of social and emotional skills. A climate of trust between students and staff supports well-being. The school fosters curiosity, openness, and collaborative activities as part of well-being. Students are engaged in activities that promote personal growth and confidence.
Parent Experience

History
Kinder College International School was established in 1967 as Bologna's first international school. The Kinder College campus is housed inside an ancient convent dating back to the 15th century, in the hills of Bologna, and is surrounded by 22 hectares of fields and woods. Kinder College International School offers Preschool, Primary School and Middle School and is part of Kinder International School Bologna. It is an IB World School authorized for the Primary Years Programme (Preschool and Primary) and is a Middle Years Programme (MYP) Candidate school. Over half of teaching hours are in English and are delivered by native English speakers, with Mandarin Chinese introduced as well.

Community
Kinder International School Bologna hosts students from more than 45 countries, creating a multicultural environment that supports inclusivity and open-minded learning. The school emphasizes trust between students and teachers and encourages teamwork, curiosity, openness and responsibility. The campus offers extensive facilities and spaces for learning, including outdoor areas for play and lessons and classrooms, libraries, a film theatre and laboratories for music, IT and science.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Preschool through Middle Years are offered at Kinder College. Over half of teaching hours are conducted in English and are taught by native English speakers. Mandarin Chinese is introduced as part of the language program. Kinder College is an authorised IB school for the Primary Years Programme (Preschool and Primary School) and is a Middle Years Programme candidate.

Arts & Creative
The campus offers 22 artistic activities and sports. Laboratories for classical and modern music, information technology, and science support creative learning. A music room is provided for rehearsals and recording, and a film theatre complements the arts program.

Cultural & Language
Languages are integrated into the program; more than half of teaching hours are in English and taught by native English speakers. Mandarin Chinese is introduced as part of the language curriculum. The school positions itself as Bologna's first international school.

Social & Hobbies
For after-school opportunities, Kinder College offers the Formula Club after-school program. Students participate in a variety of artistic and athletic activities on campus. The grounds include wide open spaces and outdoor sports facilities such as volleyball, basketball courts, and grassy football fields.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The Kinder College campus sits on 22 hectares of fields and woods, with outdoor areas surrounded by vegetation ideal for running, playing, and outdoor lessons. Outdoor facilities include volleyball courts, basketball courts, and grassy football fields. The school also features a swimming pool and an orchard, supporting physical activity and wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English, Italian, German, Spanish, French and Chinese. All students are expected to choose and practise at least one additional language besides English. English is taught from day one by native-speaking professionals. The program serves Preschool, Primary School and Middle Years.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers a trilingual education with English, Italian and Chinese as core languages. English is the reference language and is taught from day one by native-speaking professionals. Italian is taught from day one, and German, Spanish and French are offered as additional languages. The school serves Preschool through Middle Years.

Immersion Programs
A three-language programme operates in English, Chinese and Italian, with English used as the reference language and Chinese integrated across the curriculum. The school has been recognized as a Confucius Class School by the Confucius Institute and the Chinese Ministry of Culture.
Admissions

Admissions
Book a visit to tour Kinder College. The school is the first international school in Bologna, established in 1967.
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