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Vittoria International School - Junior School

Italy, Turin

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Italian
Fees €5,900 - 7,950
Ages 3 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 215
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Part of
Vittoria International School
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages Italian, English, French, Spanish
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

Vittoria International School in central Turin serves students aged 3 to 18. Founded 47 years ago, it operates Vittoria Junior (Nursery–Primary–Middle) and Vittoria High Schools (Italian Curriculum High School or Upper Secondary International School) on a 7,200 square metre campus. Instruction is largely English, with Italian, French and Spanish offered as additional languages. The Primary School combines the Italian official programme with Cambridge Primary, teaching Humanities in Italian and STEM in English. Lower Secondary blends the MIUR curriculum for Humanities and Arts with Cambridge Lower Secondary for Science, Maths and ICT, while English proficiency (exit level B1/B2) accompanies the Italian Middle School Diploma. The Upper Secondary International School offers four years of English-language study, with Cambridge ICE (Grades 9–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12). All subjects are taught in English; Italian literature is taught in Italian. The school emphasises international mindedness alongside Italian identity, supported by a Global Perspectives Programme and a range of co-curricular activities for students worldwide.

This campus is part of Vittoria International School

Corso S. Maurizio, 39/B, 10124 Torino TO, Italy

The Essentials

Vittoria International School - Junior School has 215 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Italian.

Location
Located in the centre of Turin (Torino), Italy. The Vittoria campus serves students aged 3 to 18. Vittoria Schools Torino comprises Vittoria Junior (Nursery, Primary and Middle School) and Vittoria High Schools (Italian Curriculum High School and Upper Secondary International School).

Stages
Nursery School; Primary School; Middle School; Italian Curriculum High School; Upper Secondary International School

Type
Private international school

Additional learning support
Inclusion Policy is part of the International High School policies. Other integral policies include Academic Honesty, Admissions, Assessment, Technology and AI, and Language Policy.

School day structure
The school opens at 7:45 AM. The first bell rings at 8:00 AM. Lessons run from 8:00 AM to 4:10 PM. Breaks are from 9:40 to 9:50 AM and from 11:30 to 11:40 AM.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Vittoria Junior students wear the school uniform, which is comfortable yet formal. Uniforms foster a sense of belonging and identity.

Food Options
Vittoria Junior offers a dedicated canteen service for Nursery, Primary and Middle School, run by Elior. The menu is balanced with seasonal ingredients; special menus accommodate allergies, intolerances, or dietary choices; meals include a morning snack and a mid-afternoon snack for after-school activities.

Governance and Ownership
Vittoria Schools Torino is operated by Vittoria srl, with Vittoria Junior International School srl and Vittoria Upper Secondary International School srl as separate entities.
Fees

Annual tuition at Vittoria International School - Junior School ranges from EUR 5,900 to EUR 7,950 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- No public, fixed application or registration fee amount for enrolment is published in the school's publicly available documents. Families complete enrolment and any registration formalities directly with the school's Admissions/Accounting office.

Tuition fees by school year (structure and availability of amounts)

- School divisions: Nursery (Scuola dell'Infanzia), Primary School (Scuola Primaria - bilingual), Middle School (Scuola Secondaria di I grado), Italian Curriculum High School (Liceo Linguistico Europeo), and Upper Secondary International School (Cambridge IGCSE / IB Diploma). Specific tuition amounts per term or per year for each of these year groups are not published in the school's public documents.

- What is defined publicly:
- Pre‑school (pre-scuola / accoglienza) is included in the school tuition for enrolled students. Extracurricular afternoon programmes and optional after‑school activities are charged in addition to tuition.
- The school operates a canteen service (mensa) managed by Elior; the canteen provides morning snacks and, for students who remain for after‑school activities, an afternoon snack. The public materials do not state whether the canteen cost is included in the tuition for every year group or charged separately.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school does not publish a public, itemised fee schedule or standard billing timetable for tuition (for example: termly deadlines, late‑payment penalties, or available instalment plans) in the publicly available regulations and forms. Billing, invoicing and precise payment terms are handled by the school's administration and accounting office at the time of enrolment and re‑enrolment. Contact details for the administration and accounting offices are provided for families to receive formal invoices and payment instructions.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not offered. The school is described as an international day school for students aged 3–18 located in Torino; no boarding or residential programme and no associated boarding fees are listed in public materials.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Uniforms: Uniforms are mandatory for Vittoria Junior. A school uniform regulation document details required and optional items, order instructions, supplier, ordering deadlines and the supplier's payment methods. Uniforms and accessories are purchased from the designated supplier; the supplier accepts online payment by credit card and in‑store payment by cash, credit/debit card or bancomat. The supplier's return and refund terms apply to uniform purchases.

- Extracurricular activities and after‑school programmes: Optional afternoon extracurricular activities and some extra‑curricular programmes incur additional charges beyond the standard tuition. These activities are described in the programme materials; the amounts are not published in the publicly available documents.

- School meals / canteen: The school operates a canteen service (Elior). The public materials describe the service and menus but do not itemise meal pricing or state uniformly whether meal costs are included in tuition or invoiced separately.

- Study support / remedial lessons / optional clubs: These are offered and, where indicated, are charged in addition to tuition; specific fees are not published publicly.

- School books and materials: The school references book lists and material costs in year‑specific documentation; itemised costs for books and consumables are not published as a consolidated fee table.

Refund information

- No public, detailed tuition refund policy or schedule (for example: refunds on withdrawal mid‑term, prorated refunds, or conditions for refund) is published in the publicly accessible regulations and forms. The only refund/return information available in public materials relates to the uniform supplier's returns and re‑stocking terms (supplier's terms and conditions). Families receive official information on refunds and cancellations through the school's administrative office at enrolment or upon request.

Fee payment options

- For uniform purchases through the designated supplier: online payments by credit card; in‑store payments by cash, credit/debit card or bancomat are accepted. The supplier issues an electronic invoice at the time of payment.

- For school tuition, invoices and payment instructions (accepted methods such as bank transfer, credit card, payment by instalment, or other methods) are not published in the school's public documents; families are instructed to arrange and confirm payment methods directly with the school's Administration and Accounting office. Administration and accounting contact emails and telephone numbers are provided for billing and payment arrangements.

Scholarships / fee reductions

- The school publishes evidence that merit-based scholarships or fee reductions are awarded in specific cases; the example published shows a scholarship that reduced the school fee by 50% for selected students. The school manages scholarships and fee concessions directly; the public information does not list standard scholarship amounts or an open application schedule.

Summary of what was found and outstanding information

- Found: published, authoritative public documents confirm the school structure (ages 3–18), required uniform policy and supplier and the presence of services that commonly carry additional charges (after‑school extracurriculars, canteen managed by Elior, optional study support). Specific operational details such as pre‑school inclusion within tuition are stated in public materials.

- Outstanding / not published: exact monetary amounts for application/registration fees, tuition by year group (per term or per year), billing timetable, published refund conditions for tuition, and standard payment methods accepted for tuition are not present in the public documents and forms available online. Families must obtain the precise fee schedule, instalment options, payment deadlines and written refund terms directly from the school's Administration and Accounting office.

(Administration & accounting contact details are published for billing enquiries: contabilità@vittoriaweb.it and campus-specific accounting addresses as listed by the school.)
Academics

Vittoria International School - Junior School teaches IB (DP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 14.

Curriculum
Vittoria Schools Torino is divided into Vittoria Junior (Nursery, Primary and Middle) and Vittoria High Schools (Italian Curriculum High School or Upper Secondary International School). The curriculum is multilingual and oriented toward an international outlook from the early years through graduation. Primary School is nationally accredited bilingual, combining the Italian official programme with the Cambridge Primary curriculum, with Humanities taught in Italian and STEM taught in English. Lower Secondary / Middle School blends the MIUR curriculum for Humanities and Arts with the Cambridge Lower Secondary curriculum for Science, Maths and ICT, and the final diploma ensures English proficiency (exit level B1/B2) alongside the Italian Middle School Diploma. Vittoria Italian Curriculum High School offers two tracks (traditional five-year or four-year) with an emphasis on English and preparation for the International Baccalaureate as an alternative to the last two Italian high school years. Upper Secondary International School runs a four-year English-language programme, with Cambridge ICE (Grades 9–10) and the IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11–12); all subjects are taught in English, Italian literature is taught in Italian, and Vittoria is the only Turin school authorized to offer the Cambridge ICE Diploma.

Student Teacher Ratio
8:1

Exam Results
Every year, Vittoria Schools' students stand out for their excellent academic results, exceeding national and international standards and preparing students for admission to Italian and foreign universities. For the 2024/25 exam session, IB Diploma Programme results show 100% of graduates and an overall average of 33 out of 45, above the global average. The Italian Curriculum High School Diploma results are well above the national average, with 22% achieving over 90 and the majority above 80, with averages in Italian and English above the national average. Cambridge IGCSE - ICE Certificates: all students obtained the full ICE diploma, with 25% Distinction and 75% Merit, and all candidates were admitted to the IB Diploma Programme. Vittoria Junior results: Cambridge Checkpoint Lower Secondary results exceeded international standards, and Cambridge Primary Checkpoint results were higher than international averages in the 2025 session.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue degrees in a variety of fields, with over 60% choosing to study abroad in Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada, while others enroll in Italian universities such as Bocconi, LUISS, San Raffaele and ESCP. Alumni have been admitted to prestigious institutions including Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, UCL, Warwick, Edinburgh, and New York University.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school trains students in empathy and relationships.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Study Support is provided for the first two years of Middle School to help students with their individual work and catch-up; afternoon study groups are offered, with teachers and qualified tutors providing curricular support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The curriculum is bilingual, with English and Italian used across subjects; sciences and mathematics are taught in English in the Cambridge pathway; Upper Secondary International School teaches all subjects in English, with Italian literature taught in Italian; English proficiency is targeted, with the final diploma ensuring a high exit level (B1/B2) at the end of Middle School; Italian L2 for foreigners is provided to welcome new arrivals.

Mental Wellbeing
Inclusion is a core value, and the school emphasises listening to and respecting students; safety, supervision, and support structures are in place to support student wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Safety and supervision are provided for Vittoria Junior, with four nannies assigned to the different grades; the infirmary is equipped with a defibrillator; at least one first-aid officer is on duty at all times.
Parent Experience

History
Vittoria International School has 47 years of history since it was founded. It is located in the center of Turin and serves students aged 3 to 18. Vittoria Schools Torino is divided into Vittoria Junior (Nursery, Primary and Middle School) and Vittoria High Schools (Italian Curriculum High School or Upper Secondary International School). The curriculum blends international programmes with Italian culture to shape international citizens with a strong Italian identity. The school highlights core values, including Hospitality, Attention, Inclusion, Commitment, Internationalism, Professionalism, Experimentation, and Uniqueness.

Community
The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Ceremony is held in Torino, with Bronze and Silver awards, in collaboration with Rachel's Learning Centre. White Week in Sansicario is an annual ski program for students from primary to high school, featuring on-slope activities and competitions. The 2ABCD class participated in EC2 Camp Ventotene, a learning experience simulating the EU Council and European institutions. The curriculum emphasizes multilingualism and an international outlook, guiding students from early years through graduation.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The international school serves students aged 3 to 18 in the centre of Turin. It has 7200 square metres of educational space in the city centre. Vittoria Junior follows the Cambridge Primary curriculum in a bilingual setting, with Italian language and humanities taught in Italian and English and STEM taught in English. The Cambridge-based curriculum continues through the Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary International School, with most subjects taught in English and Italian, French or Spanish offered as additional languages. The Global Perspectives Programme supports interdisciplinary learning as students progress.

Sports Facilities
Extracurricular sports include volleyball, basketball (mini-basketball), slackline and swimming. These activities take place in the afternoons, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., as part of the after-school program.

Academic Facilities
Vittoria uses Cambridge Primary and Cambridge Lower Secondary curricula for the younger years, with bilingual instruction: English and STEM subjects are taught in English, while Italian language and humanities are taught in Italian. The Upper Secondary International School offers Cambridge ICE and the IB Diploma Programme, with all subjects taught in English and a selection of languages including Italian, French and Spanish. The program is enhanced by afternoon projects and co-curricular activities such as theatre, technology and artificial intelligence, MUNER, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, language stays and volunteering experiences, and by the availability of well-equipped laboratories. Language certifications are prepared (Cambridge English, DELE, DELF, CILS) and university guidance is provided.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Drama & Improvisation (in English); Funky dance, street dance & hip hop; Volleyball; Basketball / Mini-basketball; Slackline; Swimming. The after-school program includes theatre, technology and artificial intelligence, MUNER, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, language stays and volunteering experiences. The school newspaper is produced by middle and high school students. Progetti United Network offers soft skills and critical thinking experiences in English, including European Camp Ventotene, MUNER New York, IMUN Torino. Laboratorio artistico combines acting, dramaturgy and visual arts, culminating in a final performance in June.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Cambridge Global Perspectives syllabus is offered to Primary and Lower Secondary students. It includes monthly activities and workshops on citizenship and current affairs to stimulate open discussion and critical thinking. Students develop their capacity for critical thinking and awareness of cognitive and communicative tools, and engaging with major social issues strengthens their identity and curiosity. The program builds global awareness through structured learning experiences.

Arts & Creative
The Laboratorio artistico offers a multidisciplinary path combining acting, dramaturgy, and visual arts, enabling students to express creativity through performance, scriptwriting, and visual design. The project is organized into three groups: Acting, Dramaturgy, and Visual Arts, and culminates in a final event in June. The school newspaper is a popular student project coordinated by a literature teacher and the digital communications manager, with students producing blog articles, videos, reels, photographs and interviews.

Cultural & Language
Vittoria Schools Torino collaborates with United Network, an European organization promoting international education programs to develop communication skills, critical thinking, and active citizenship. Through an experiential, English-language learning approach, students participate in programmes such as European Camp Ventotene, MUNER New York, and IMUN Torino. All subjects are taught in English, with Italian, French, or Spanish as additional languages.

Social & Hobbies
Lower Secondary features the Vittoria Cup, a House-based competition that promotes teamwork, belonging, and healthy rivalry across mixed-year groups. Students work in houses to earn points for positive behaviours and collaborative projects, with a yearly winner crowned. The school magazine engages students as editors, guided by a literature teacher and the digital communications manager, producing content such as articles, interviews and media.

Community & Service
Duke of Edinburgh's International Award (DofE) offers a two-year program where students undertake caring and volunteering activities, physical and recreational tasks, culminating in a wilderness expedition. Pathway projects for Transversal Skills and Orientation (PCTO) include volunteering, safety and first aid training, language certifications, experiences abroad, project works, meetings with workplace experts, company visits, and college counselling. Study trips abroad are organized to accompany language certification pathways and support international relationships.

Leadership & Professional
College Counselling begins from grade 11, with meetings and conferences with university representatives and professionals to help with future study choices. Students can access online platforms and receive guidance for applying to universities abroad, especially IB DP graduates.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The team-building project marks the start of the year for Italian Curriculum High School and Upper Secondary School, fostering collaboration and a sense of belonging. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award includes outdoor physical activities and a wilderness expedition that builds resilience. Study trips abroad and outdoor learning opportunities support wellbeing and personal development.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English (language of instruction), Italian (taught as native language in Italy and as a second language for international students), French and Spanish as additional languages. In Primary, Italian is used for Humanities, Arts and Citizenship while STEM is taught in English, following the Cambridge curriculum. The language provision supports English proficiency at exit level B1/B2 in Lower Secondary. Language certifications offered include Cambridge English (PET, FCE, CAE, Proficiency, IELTS), DELE for Spanish, DELF for French, and CILS for Italian as a foreign language.

Bilingual Teaching
Vittoria Schools Torino uses a bilingual education model across its programs. In Primary School, the Italian national programme runs alongside the Cambridge International Education curriculum in a blended model, with English and Italian taught in different subject areas; Humanities, Arts and Citizenship are taught in Italian, while STEM is taught in English. Lower Secondary is bilingual, alternating between the MIUR curriculum and Cambridge Lower Secondary, with a final Lower Secondary diploma that ensures English proficiency (exit level B1/B2) and complements the Italian Middle School Diploma. Upper Secondary International School delivers all subjects in English by qualified native or bilingual teachers, with Italian literature taught in Italian.

Immersion Programs
Language stays are offered as part of the co-curricular program to deepen language immersion. The upper secondary program delivers an English-language curriculum with Italian, French and Spanish available as additional languages, and students can pursue a second foreign language (French or Spanish) to reach B2 level. Afternoon language-enhancement courses and language stays support immersion, with internationally recognized language certifications available (Cambridge English, DELE, DELF, CILS). These immersion features are complemented by opportunities to study Italian literature in Italian across the Upper Secondary programme.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Visit Vittoria by appointment or attend Open Days to learn about the school's programmes and meet the admission staff. Open Days are usually scheduled on Saturday mornings and sometimes on weekday late afternoons, and provide the opportunity to meet coordinators and teachers, visit the premises, and hear experiences from current and former students. To arrange a visit or sign up for an Open Day, request information via the dedicated form.

2. Request information by filling out the Request Information form. Indicate the level you are interested in (Nursery School, Primary School, Middle School, Four-year Italian Curriculum High School, Five-year Italian Curriculum High School) and provide your child's first name, last name, year of birth, and current school. Enter your contact details, tell how you found out about Vittoria, and agree to the privacy policy. The form captures both parent and child details to help staff tailor information and next steps.

3. Admission tests for Upper Secondary are conducted annually, with a first session in January and a second makeup session in June, depending on available places. For the Upper Secondary International School (ICE Programme and IB Diploma Programme), passing the admission test is mandatory for enrollment; the ICE Programme requires a minimum English proficiency of B1, and priority can be given to students coming from the Junior Middle School. The Cambridge IGCSE track is orientational, and the Five-year European Linguistic Upper High School track is orientational and non-selective; tests cover multiple components depending on the programme.

4. Registration for admission tests is free of charge and can be completed by filling out the form or by contacting the academic office by phone. During registration, indicate whether the candidate has attended other international schools or holds language certificates in English, French, or Spanish, though certificates are not required and may help gauge language preparation. Enrollment decisions depend on test results and class availability, with priority rules applied as described for each programme.

Scholarships
Vittoria Junior awards scholarships to deserving students. The faculty awarded scholarships during December Class Councils to provide access to the first year of the two-year ICE/IGCSE program for Laura Navest and to the first year of middle school for Tommaso Foscarin for 2024/25, with a 50 percent tuition reduction. There are interviews with the recipients, beginning with Laura Navest.
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