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Saint Denis School

Italy, Turin

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Italian, English
Fees €4,900 - 5,500
Ages 3 - 14 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1981
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Italian Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary)
Taught languages English, French
Strengths Languages, Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Saint Denis School in Turin is a private, bilingual paritaria school offering a blended Italian curriculum with Cambridge syllabi. It serves children aged 3 to 14. The Nursery and Primary follow Cambridge Primary Curriculum in English subjects: English, Science, Digital Literacy, Global Perspectives, Art and Design, and Music. In Lower Secondary, students follow Cambridge Lower Secondary with English, Mathematics, Science, Digital Literacy, Global Perspectives, and Music. The Italian Ministry curriculum is supplemented by Cambridge syllabi, and Cambridge assessment includes Progression Tests and Cambridge Checkpoint at Primary and Secondary. In Middle School, two Cambridge pathways: International (14 hours/week in English) and International Plus (20 hours/week in English), with French as a third language (2 hours/week). Preschool prepares children for Cambridge Primary. The school operates on two campuses: Via San Massimo 21 bis, Turin, and Corso Moncalieri 52/a along the Po. Saint Denis is recognized by Italian Ministry and Cambridge International Education.

Via San Massimo 21 bis, Torino; Corso Moncalieri 52/a, Torino

The Essentials

Saint Denis School has instruction in Italian, English.

Location
Turin, Italy. The historic Saint Denis campus sits in the Crimea district along the Po River in the Turin hills, with a second campus in central Turin. The school operates as a private, bilingual institution.

Stages
Infanzia Paritaria Bilingue (Kindergarten bilingual Italian-English): The kindergarten curriculum emphasizes natural, spontaneous English language learning from the youngest age. For the three-year kindergarten, all morning activities up to lunch are conducted in English (20 hours per week); afternoon activities are conducted in Italian by the class teachers. Primaria Paritaria ad Indirizzo Linguistico (Primary School with linguistic track): The curriculum includes an Italian-English-French linguistic track. English is taught for 13-15 hours per week and French for 1-2 hours per week, alongside standard subjects taught in Italian. Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado Paritaria Internazionale (Middle School with international track): The Saint Denis Middle School combines the Italian ministerial program with Cambridge International syllabi, supported by a prepared teaching team and modern teaching methods. At the end of the three-year program, students earn a double certification (MIM and Cambridge International Education).

Type
Private, bilingual, state-supported (paritaria) school in Turin; Cambridge International curriculum is used in the Middle School.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The basic uniform consists of a white polo shirt, a navy blue sweater/sweatshirt/vest, navy blue pants or a skirt, and discreet shoes.

Food Options
Cafeteria: Every day, the internal kitchen prepares a morning snack consisting of fresh fruit for Nursery and Primary School students, and lunch. The menu, validated by the ASL (local health authority), changes according to the season and offers vegetarian, vegan or allergy-intolerant options.

Governance and Ownership
Saint Denis School s.r.l. and Telperion s.r.l. are listed with VAT numbers 10537470014 and 12374270010 respectively.
Fees

Annual tuition at Saint Denis School ranges from EUR 4,900 to EUR 5,500 for 2026/27.

Registration / Application fee
- Registration (application) fee: EUR 290.00.

Annual tuition by year group (amounts shown as annual totals)
- Nursery (Preschool) — Full day (07:30–18:30): EUR 5,200.00 per year.
- Nursery (Preschool) — Half day (07:30–13:30): EUR 4,900.00 per year.
- Primary School: EUR 5,500.00 per year.
- Middle School (Lower Secondary) — Cambridge International Programme: EUR 5,500.00 per year.

Per-term / billing detail and enrolment payment requirement
- Tuition amounts above are stated as annual fees. For first-time enrollment, an initial payment of EUR 550.00 (corresponding to the September installment) is required at enrollment in addition to the registration fee. Heating/service contributions and some charges are invoiced separately and in installments as noted below.

Mandatory additional contributions and administrative charges
- Heating contribution: two installments of EUR 190.00 each.
- Secretary / administrative fee (where specified): EUR 120.00 (listed for Primary and Middle School).

Programme / examination fees
- Cambridge International School fee (Preschool): EUR 350.00.
- Cambridge International School fee (Primary): EUR 450.00.
- Cambridge International School fee (Middle School): EUR 650.00.
- The costs of language certification examinations (Cambridge, DELF) and Cambridge Checkpoints are invoiced separately and are not included in the annual tuition or Cambridge programme fees.

Optional / extra costs
- Middle School optional “Plus” Programme: EUR 1,450.00.
- Assisted Study (only for Cambridge International Programme students): EUR 1,200.00.
- After‑school supervision (until 18:30): EUR 600.00 (where offered as an extra).
- Supplementary extracurricular activities (e.g., swimming, dance, Latin) are charged separately from the tuition and must be paid in addition to the annual fee.

Sibling discounts and concessions
- Families with two or more children attending the school receive a reduced tuition rate from the second child: Nursery reduced to EUR 4,900.00/year; Primary and Middle School reduced to EUR 5,200.00/year for the second child onward. The annual registration fee and the heating contribution are due for one child only in most cases (exceptions apply for the first year).

Boarding
- Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school with early‑arrival supervision and after‑school services.

Uniform and related costs
- A basic school uniform is required: a white polo shirt, a sweater/sweatshirt/vest, and navy blue pants or skirt plus discreet shoes. Parents are responsible for purchasing uniform items; uniform items are listed as required but specific prices are not included in the fee schedule.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school specifies an initial September payment (EUR 550.00) for first‑time enrollments and shows certain contributions billed in installments (for example, heating in two installments). Other billing details (exact invoicing schedule, number of tuition installments, deadlines for balances) are arranged through the school's administrative office.

Refunds and cancellations
- Refund and cancellation terms are administered by the school's administrative office and are applied according to the school's enrolment and administrative rules; specific refund amounts or formal refund policy language are handled by the school.

Fee payment options and how payments are handled
- Payment administration is managed by the school secretariat/administration; contact details for the secretariat are provided for payment arrangements and invoicing queries. Accepted payment methods are managed directly by the school office.

Practical notes for parents (fee items to expect on invoices)
- Typical invoice items: registration fee (one‑off), annual tuition, programme/Cambridge fees, secretary/administrative fee (if applicable), heating/service contribution (two installments), optional activity charges (extracurriculars, Plus programme, assisted study), and uniform or equipment purchases billed separately.
Academics

Saint Denis School teaches Italian Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
Saint Denis School combines the Italian national curriculum with Cambridge International Education syllabi. Cambridge Primary Curriculum includes English, Science, Digital Literacy, Global Perspectives, Art and Design, and Music. Cambridge Lower Secondary Curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Science, Digital Literacy, Global Perspectives, and Music. The Italian Ministry curriculum is supplemented by Cambridge syllabi. The Cambridge assessment system consists of Cambridge Progression Tests (ongoing) and Cambridge Checkpoint (end of Primary and Secondary), and in Middle School there are two Cambridge pathways: Cambridge International (14 hours per week in English) and Cambridge International Plus (20 hours per week in English), with French taught as a third language for 2 hours per week; Preschool prepares children for Cambridge Primary, continuing through Primary and into Lower Secondary.

Exam Results
Cambridge assessment has two levels: Cambridge Progression Tests (ongoing) and Cambridge Checkpoint (end of Primary and Secondary). Both assess and certify competencies across subjects, and students can earn language certifications and additional certificates through these assessments.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and civic competencies are developed through the Educational Pact of co-responsibility. The school promotes respect for property, people, and others' opinions, and supports self-esteem as well as critical and creative thinking. It uses peer education and cooperative learning, with progress monitored and families involved in the learning process.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
No enrolled students with disabilities. There are students with BES. An Inclusion Plan (PAI) is prepared annually. Shared observation grids identify educational needs and guide individualized interventions, which are reviewed and updated based on results. The school benefits from the collaboration of a psychologist to support inclusion.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Foreign language teaching includes English (13–15 hours per week) and French (1–2 hours per week), integrated with the curriculum through interconnected instructional paths. The school ensures excellent English proficiency, evidenced by Cambridge ESOL certifications, and a good level of French, evidenced by DELF Prim certifications. The school employs native-English and native-French language specialists and teachers with degrees in foreign languages and literatures. Saint Denis School and Saint Denis Middle School are Cambridge International Schools.

Mental Wellbeing
Wellbeing is supported through personalized teaching, peer education, and cooperative learning, with ongoing monitoring of progress. The school fosters self-esteem and the capacity for critical and creative thinking. A psychologist collaborates with the school to support student wellbeing and inclusion through targeted interventions.

Safeguarding
The school promotes social and civic competencies through the Educational Pact of co-responsibility, shared with families, including respect for things, people, and others' opinions. It welcomes students from diverse ethnic backgrounds, enriching the school community. An annual Inclusion Plan (PAI) is implemented, and the school collaborates with a psychologist to support safeguarding and inclusive practices.
Parent Experience

History
Saint Denis School was founded in the late 1970s in the pre-hill area of Turin with the aim of pioneering a bilingual Italian-English educational path. In 1981 the school moved to the banks of the Po River, in the Crimea district, in the historic building that continues to host its main campus. Today a second campus in the center of Turin complements the original site. The school is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education and Merit and by Cambridge International Education.

Community
The community centers on placing students at the heart of the learning process and fostering a family-like atmosphere and community spirit. It implements non-discriminatory and inclusive educational practices and involves all school community members in achieving goals. The environment is intercultural, multilingual and inclusive, reflecting a commitment to tolerance and empathy. It teaches respect for life and human dignity from a multicultural and multilingual perspective rooted in an international framework. The school also provides a Cambridge International Education program alongside its Italian curriculum, reinforcing its multilingual, global orientation.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has two key campuses: one along the Po River banks and the other in the heart of Turin's city center. The Via San Massimo campus is located in the heart of Turin, near Mole Antonelliana, and houses the Nursery School, a section of the Primary School and the Lower Secondary School. The Corso Moncalieri campus hosts another section of the Primary School. The facilities at the Via San Massimo campus are spacious and welcoming, fully renovated and equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The Corso Moncalieri campus has bright, fully renovated spaces along the Po River, opposite Parco del Valentino, and adheres to the latest safety standards.

Sports Facilities
The extracurricular program includes a wide range of sports activities. Sports activities include swimming, dance, aikido, karate, fencing and yoga. Morning sports are also offered as part of the program, including athletics, basketball/minibasket, handball, volleyball, swimming and yoga. The activities are available for students at Saint Denis School located at Corso Moncalieri 52a in Turin, along the Po River.

Academic Facilities
The Via San Massimo campus houses the Nursery School, a section of the Primary School and the Lower Secondary School. The facilities at Via San Massimo are spacious and welcoming, fully renovated and equipped with state-of-the-art technology. The Corso Moncalieri campus hosts another section of the Primary School, with bright, fully renovated spaces adhering to the latest safety standards. The Corso Moncalieri campus is located along the River Po, opposite Parco del Valentino. The school offers Cambridge International Education in addition to recognition by the Italian Ministry of Education and Merit.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The optional extracurricular activities or clubs run after school from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM and are organized with qualified external instructors. Sports activities include swimming, dance, aikido, karate, fencing and yoga. Music activities include keyboard, guitar, drums and choir. Workshop activities include Theatre in English, French language workshop, Latin workshop and coding workshop. Field trips and study tours are part of the program, including a Blue Week for Primary School and a Study Tour Abroad for Lower Secondary, plus a Summer School, with morning snacks and lunch prepared by the school's internal kitchen.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has opportunities to participate in regional and national academic events, including literary contests, math Olympiads and chess tournaments, to interact with peers from other schools and cultivate team spirit. The school has projects that emphasize collaboration and social-emotional development, with themed days, field trips and study tours that extend learning beyond the classroom. Field trips and study tours enrich understanding by connecting classroom content with real-world contexts.

Arts & Creative
The school has after-school clubs in music—keyboard, guitar, drums and choir. The school has a theatre workshop conducted in English. The school has creative workshops in French language, Latin and coding.

Cultural & Language
The school has Cambridge English exams for English (Pre A1 Starters through B2 First for Schools) and DELF exams for French (A1.1 through A2-B1). The school has the weekly project All around the world that explores continents and cities in English. The school has Blue Week for Primary School and a study tour abroad to deepen language skills with native speakers.

Social & Hobbies
The school has themed days including Halloween party, Book fair, Winter recital, Carnival, Science fair, International day, Kindness day, Sports day and Summer show. Field trips and study tours foster social interaction and cultural awareness. Blue Week seaside stays and the study tour abroad offer English-language immersion and international engagement.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school has a morning snack with fresh fruit and lunch prepared by the internal kitchen. Morning sports include Athletics, Baby fit, Basketball/Minibasket, Handball, Volleyball, Swimming and Yoga, with MINI-OLYMPICS on Friday mornings. The program also includes a seaside Blue Week for Primary School and a Summer School option.
Languages

Language Provision
English, Italian and French are taught across the program, with English instruction beginning in Nursery and expanding through Primary into Lower Secondary. Primary follows an Italian-English-French linguistic focus, with English 13-15 hours per week and French 1-2 hours per week, while French is offered as a third language in Middle School (2 hours per week). Italian L2 for Foreigners is provided to support integration, and Cambridge English and DELF French certifications are prepared within the Cambridge framework.

Bilingual Teaching
Saint Denis School offers bilingual education from Nursery through Lower Secondary. The Nursery is Italian-English bilingual, with all morning activities in English (20 hours per week) and afternoon activities in Italian. The Primary School follows an Italian-English-French linguistic focus, with English taught for 13-15 hours per week and French for 1-2 hours per week, integrated with core subjects. Lower Secondary blends the Italian Ministry curriculum with Cambridge International syllabi, and students receive dual Italian Ministry and Cambridge International Education certifications; Saint Denis School and Saint Denis Middle School are Cambridge International Schools.

Immersion Programs
Nursery provides English immersion, with all morning activities in English (20 hours per week) and afternoon activities in Italian. The Primary School uses CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) to teach core subjects with substantial English and French exposure. In Middle School, French is taught as a third language for 2 hours per week, and there are Cambridge English pathways with 14 hours per week in English (Cambridge) or 20 hours per week (Cambridge International Plus).
Reputation

Accreditations
Cambridge International Education — Saint Denis School is a Cambridge International School; part of the Cambridge network; teachers have access to an international training platform; students may take Cambridge Progression Tests and Cambridge Checkpoint.
Italian Ministry of Education and Merit — Recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education and Merit for its educational program.
UNICEF - Ministry of Education and Merit Program — Saint Denis School is a 'School for the Rights of Children and Adolescents' within this program.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Start the process by filling out the simple contact form. A member of the Saint Denis School team will provide all information required to enroll in the school. The admissions pathway covers Infanzia (Preschool), Primaria (Primary), and Scuola Secondaria (Lower Secondary). This initial contact begins the enrollment journey.

2. Review the level options and cost structure. The registration fee is 290 EUR. Tuition is level-dependent: Infanzia is 5,200 EUR for full-time (7:30–18:30) or 4,900 EUR for half-day (7:30–13:30); Primaria is 5,500 EUR; Secondary is 5,500 EUR. Heating contributions are 190 EUR in two installments, and the Secretariat fee is 120 EUR; Cambridge International fees apply if choosing the Cambridge pathway (350 EUR for Preschool; 450 EUR for Primary; 650 EUR for Secondary). The school year length is set by the Piedmont region, and Summer School is optional.

3. Arrange enrollment and pay the required fees to secure a place. Families with two or more children receive tuition discounts starting from the second child (Infanzia 4,900 EUR/year; Primaria 5,200 EUR/year; Secondary 5,200 EUR/year). For admission to the first grade, a payment of 550 EUR (covering September's tuition) is due together with the 290 EUR registration. The above amounts do not include costs for language certification Cambridge/Delf and Cambridge Check Points. Cambridge International fees apply if opting for the Cambridge pathway (Preschool 350 EUR; Primary 450 EUR; Secondary 650 EUR).

4. Completion of enrollment and language/certification information. At the end of Primary and Lower Secondary, students obtain a double certification of the competencies acquired (Italian Ministry of Education and Cambridge International Education). The school offers a bilingual Infant Program (Italian-English), a Primary Program with Italian-English-French, and an International-oriented Lower Secondary Program. Cambridge and Delf language certifications are supported as part of the language pathway.
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