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Scuola Italiana Italo Calvino – Main Campus

Russia, Moscow

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Italian
Fees RUB 7,400 - 10,300
Ages 1 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1973
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Italian Curriculum
Taught languages Italian, English, Russian, Spanish, German
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Scuola Italiana Italo Calvino – Main Campus is an Italian public school run by the Italian Consulate General in Moscow. It serves students aged 1–18 and follows the Italian MOE. The campus at Leninskiy Prospekt 78A provides kindergarten through a four-year Linguistic Lyceum. Italian is the main language of instruction with bilingual support in the early years; English is taught as a second language. The four-year Lyceum offers Italian, English, Russian or German, Spanish and Latin. Graduates receive an internationally recognized diploma for further study abroad. The curriculum blends core subjects with cultural projects, internships and exchanges with Italian institutions. The school collaborates with the Dante Alighieri Society and celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023. Facilities include modern classrooms, a sports hall, football field, theatre and music spaces, a science laboratory, a library and a computer room. Extracurriculars support music, theatre, visual arts and language projects for students worldwide today.

Leninskiy prospekt 78A, building 1, 119261, Moscow, Russia

The Essentials

Scuola Italiana Italo Calvino – Main Campus has instruction in Italian.

Location
The Italo Calvino International School is located in Moscow at Leninsky Prospekt 78A, Building 1, 119261. It is operated under the Italian General Consulate in Moscow. It is the only Italian general-education school in Russia. The Italian education program is approved by the Italian Ministry of Education and aligned with the Italian education system abroad.

Stages
Kindergarten; Primary School; Middle School; Language Lyceum

Type
International school under the Italian General Consulate in Moscow

Additional learning support
Inclusive education; accepts children with developmental differences; learning is accessible and equal for all students

Country affiliation
Italy; affiliated with the Italian Ministry of Education and the Italian education system abroad through the Italian Consulate in Moscow

School day structure
School days run Monday to Friday from 8:30 to 16:45
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Balanced menu appropriate for age: hot lunches, snacks, and safe foods; individual diets are accommodated if needed. The Mediterranean diet (Italian cuisine) is available for an additional fee.

Governance and Ownership
The school is the Italian international school Italo Calvino under the Italian General Consulate in Moscow. It is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education and belongs to the Italian education system abroad. It is the only Italian general education school in Russia.
Fees

Annual tuition at Scuola Italiana Italo Calvino – Main Campus ranges from RUB 7,400 to RUB 10,300 for 2026/27.

Application / registration fee

- A one‑time registration (enrolment) fee of EUR 650 is payable at first enrolment (not refundable, not subject to instalments).
- From the second year onward the registration fee payable is EUR 200 (not refundable).

Annual tuition fees by school stage (published amounts)

- Kindergarten (Scuola dell'infanzia): EUR 7,400 per year.
- (Alternate published presentation) Kindergarten: RUB 60,000 to RUB 110,000 per month depending on group and attendance mode.
- Primary school (Scuola elementare): EUR 8,950 per year.
- Lower secondary (Middle school / Scuola media): EUR 9,500 per year.
- Linguistic lyceum (Liceo linguistico): EUR 10,300 per year.
- PLIDA exam (language certification) fees: starting from EUR 54 depending on level.

Per‑term / instalment detail and billing schedule

- The annual charge is split into two components in the school contract: a non‑refundable "quota base" (annual base fee) and a "quota di frequenza" (attendance/tuition charge). The base fee must be paid in full by 31 August. The attendance/tuition charge may be paid either in a single payment or in three instalments.
- Single payment due date: on or before 15 June (year of the upcoming academic year). Instalment option due dates: 1st instalment by 30 September, 2nd instalment by 15 November, 3rd instalment by 15 December. These dates apply to the academic year arrangement shown in the 2026/2027 contract.
- The school issues the detailed tariff breakdown (base fee vs attendance fee and any per‑group or mode differentials) as the contractual annex/tariff schedule referenced in the enrolment contract; the instalment mechanism applies to the attendance/tuition component as specified there.

Boarding / residential provision

- The school operates as a day school; no boarding/residential fees are published and boarding accommodation is not indicated as a service. (Education services and on‑site catering/optional extras are described as separate, chargeable services.)

Other costs and optional charges

- School meals: Mediterranean (Italian) catering is available and charged in addition to tuition; meal orders and payment must be made in advance, with payments for monthly meals due by the 25th of the preceding month.
- Textbooks: textbooks for primary school pupils are included in the tuition.
- Extra‑curricular/optional activities and elective courses are charged separately and are not included in the standard tuition.
- Language courses for children/adults are separately listed (some courses shown with zero published fee); PLIDA exam fees are charged separately (from EUR 54 depending on the level).
- Uniforms and dedicated uniform fees are not listed among the published mandatory charges. Texts and optional services are identified separately in the contract as payable in addition to the tuition.

Discounts and sibling reductions

- Discount for Italian citizens: 10% on tuition for primary, middle school and liceo.
- Sibling discount: 20% for families with two or more children; discounts are not cumulative (the two discounts do not stack).

Refunds and withdrawal

- The annual base fee and the registration/enrolment fee are non‑refundable.
- In the event of early withdrawal, a partial refund of the attendance/tuition component may be granted at the school administration's discretion provided a written refund request is submitted at least 30 days before the withdrawal date.
- In case of definitive closure of the school for force majeure, the school reserves the right to consider reimbursement for relevant fees and will treat optional services (such as catering or extra activities) differently as described in the contract.

Late payment and penalties

- Late payments may incur a contractual penalty of 0.01% of the overdue amount for each day of delay. The school may withhold admission to lessons and withhold certificates until outstanding fees are paid.

Accepted payment methods and bank details

- Payment is accepted by bank transfer to the school's bank account in EUR or RUB; the school applies the Central Bank of Russia exchange rate on the day of payment (or another rate set by the school) for RUB/EUR conversions. Bank charges (paying‑bank and intermediary fees) are borne by the payer.
- The contract lists the school's UniCredit bank accounts for payments in RUB and EUR and provides SWIFT/BIC details for international transfers.

Summary (key figures at a glance)

- Registration / enrolment fee (first year): EUR 650 (one‑time, non‑refundable).
- Kindergarten: EUR 7,400 per year OR RUB 60,000–110,000 per month depending on group/attendance.
- Primary: EUR 8,950 per year. Lower secondary: EUR 9,500 per year. Liceo: EUR 10,300 per year.
- Payment options: single annual payment (due by 15 June) or three instalments (due 30 Sep / 15 Nov / 15 Dec). Base fee due by 31 August; bank transfer in EUR or RUB is required; bank charges paid by parents.
Academics

Scuola Italiana Italo Calvino – Main Campus teaches Italian Curriculum for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Multifaceted international education from kindergarten through secondary school. The primary program includes history, mathematics, Russian and English, the world around us (social studies), Italian language, music (solfeggio and instrument), and civil law. Italian is the main language of instruction, with bilingual support in the early years; English is taught as a second foreign language with an emphasis on conversational skills. The four-year Linguistic Lyceum provides a pathway to adulthood, with graduates achieving Italian and English proficiency not lower than B2-C1, and Spanish, plus German or Russian at B1. Extracurricular studios, clubs and projects in music, visual arts, theatre and other areas support talents beyond the core program.

Exam Results
An Italian secondary education certificate (Attestato di maturità) may be obtained; nostrification may apply to recognize the certificate within the Russian education system, giving the document the same legal effect as Russian diplomas. The school issues an international diploma recognized in the European Union, the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. The program is approved by the Italian Ministry of Education.

Higher Education Progression
The school provides assistance with admission to Italian universities. Graduates proceed to universities in Italy, across Europe and in other countries.

Gifted and Talented
Studios, clubs and projects—music, visual arts, theatre and other areas for developing talents outside the core program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school prioritizes a comfortable psychological environment. Inclusivity is a core policy. We accept children with developmental differences and make the learning process accessible and equitable for all students. Children are free to communicate and express themselves, and their opinions are valued by those around them. The child becomes part of the school's international community.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Inclusive education is implemented; we accept children with developmental differences and make the learning process accessible and equitable for all students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is studied as a second foreign language under international programs with an emphasis on speaking practice.

Mental Wellbeing
The school supports mental wellbeing by helping students adapt to the new environment and providing psychological support.

Safeguarding
Psychological-pedagogical consultations are available; inclusive education is part of the school policy.
Parent Experience

History
The Italo Calvino Italian General Education School is an Italian public school under the Consulate General of Italy in Moscow, delivering Italian-language international education aligned with the Italian Ministry of Education and recognized in Russia and abroad. It was founded in 1973 at the request of Moscow's Italian community by the Italian ambassador Pietro Vinci, initially operating in Villa Berg near the embassy and named after his wife Constanza Vinci, with early students mainly the children of embassy staff and Italian trade representations in the USSR. In 1987 the primary and secondary programs received attestation from the Italian Ministry of Education, with class sizes around twenty. The school moved to Leninsky Prospekt 78A in 2000, changed its name in 2006 to Italo Calvino, and in 2009 opened a four-year linguistic lyceum licensed by the Italian Ministry of Education. Since 2020 the school has collaborated with the Dante Alighieri Society, and in 2023 celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Community
The school maintains a vibrant calendar of cultural and language activities that engage students, families, and the wider community. In 2026, activities included a language and culture immersion program in Umbria, Italy, a summer language camp organized with Alphabet International Camps, and the Moscow–Tbilisi exchange project Bridges from Words under the People of the School initiative with ADASIM and the Dante Alighieri Society. Students also participate in Dante-related events, including commemorations at Dante's bust in Moscow's Hermitage Garden for Dante's birthday, and the end-of-year festival featuring music, arts, sports, and food. Open house events in 2026 welcomed guests including the Italian Ambassador to Russia and the Italian cultural attaché, with presentations on opportunities to study in Italy.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Italo Calvino Italian School is located at Leninskiy Prospekt 78A, Moscow, and serves students from kindergarten through the language lyceum. The campus features well-equipped classrooms, a sports hall, a football field, and an assembly hall for theatre and music, with dedicated spaces for applied arts, chess and logic games. The kindergarten operates in thematically arranged spaces by age and collaborates with LOCUSBAMBINI. An after-school program is available for on-site homework, and meals follow a Mediterranean Italian cuisine provided by an Italian restaurant. In the lyceum, there is a modern laboratory, a computer classroom and a library, and sports facilities include a sports hall, football and basketball fields, and a table tennis area.

Sports Facilities
The primary school includes a sports hall and a football field for physical education. The lyceum provides a sports hall, football and basketball fields, and a table tennis table. Indoor and outdoor facilities are used for PE across the campus. These spaces support a broad range of athletic activities and team sports.

Academic Facilities
The elementary program lasts five years and follows the Italian state education program, with Italian as the main language of instruction; graduates speak Italian, English and Russian and are prepared to continue to middle school. The middle school program lasts three years and fully conforms to the Italian state program, with a focus on developing language skills and inclusive education. The language lyceum is a four-year program, studying Italian, English, and two additional languages (Russian or German, and Spanish), with Latin introduced in the first year. The diploma issued by the school is internationally recognized and corresponds to a full secondary education credential; the Italian school status guarantees recognition in many countries. The school also supports internships and exchanges with Italian institutions and participates in cultural and sports projects and study trips.

Extra Curricular Facilities
In the primary school, additional activities include advanced Italian reading and writing, Russian for students who do not speak it, a sewing club, mini-football, English with a native speaker, theatre, and drawing in various media. Music is part of the core program, including music theory (solfège) and flute playing. The school provides psychological development services, conflict management, and emotional development activities, along with a four-meal daily eating routine. The lyceum offers additional languages through elective classes and CLIL (content and language integrated learning) and hosts internships with Italian institutions and an annual study trip; students also engage in Italian and Russian cultural projects and athletic events.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Italo Calvino Linguistic Lyceum offers an academically oriented program focused on deep study of languages and core subjects. The curriculum centers on Italian language and literature; English language and literature; Russian or German language and literature; Spanish language and literature; Latin; history; geography; philosophy; physics; art history; mathematics; natural sciences; physical education; civil education; and an introduction to Catholic religion. Graduates complete four years with a strong foundation and practical skills and are prepared for higher education. The program uses CLIL (teaching through a foreign language) from the second year to prepare students for university study and to help them adapt in different countries.

Arts & Creative
There are spaces for applied arts, a science laboratory, chess and logic games areas, a modern computer classroom and a library. Students participate in Italian and Russian cultural projects and sports events, including literary competitions, theatre performances, concerts, and folk festivals.

Cultural & Language
Graduates, in addition to Italian, speak English, Spanish, and Russian or German, and have basic knowledge of Latin. By graduation, English reaches level B2, while Russian, German, or Spanish reach level B1 or higher; Latin is studied in the first year, and Spanish is introduced in the second year. The extracurricular program offers optional Russian, Spanish, or German language study, with groups divided by language level.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular activities include participation in Italian and Russian cultural projects and sports events, with opportunities such as literary competitions, theatre performances, concerts, folk festivals, and mini-football matches.

Leadership & Professional
In the final year, students undertake educational and production internships at Italian institutions in Moscow (for example, the Institute of Italian Culture) and typically go on a study excursion to a country where English, German, or Spanish is spoken. The program also emphasizes participation in Italian and Russian cultural projects and sports events and provides guidance on university admissions to help graduates pursue study in any country.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Italian cuisine is prepared by Chef Alessandro Simioli from the +39 restaurant, with a Mediterranean menu featuring fish, meat, vegetables, fresh fruit, and homemade desserts, including fresh cheeses made in a Moscow family dairy. The school emphasizes psychological development—fostering dialogue, respectful negotiation, and responsible conduct—to create a comfortable, inclusive environment and well-being for students.
Languages

Language Provision
Italian is the main language of instruction. English is studied as the second foreign language with an emphasis on conversational practice. The second foreign language is Russian or Spanish (about 3 hours per week). In the lyceum, a third language such as German can be added.

Bilingual Teaching
Italian is the main language of instruction; lessons are taught in Italian, with support for bilingual students in the early years.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Italian education track. Children start school at age 6. The Italian academic year lasts nine months, from mid-September to mid-June, with dates varying by region. Grades use a 1–10 scale, with 6 as the minimum passing grade. The program emphasizes foreign language learning, with English introduced into the curriculum from age 6; the Italian high school ends with maturità exams, yielding a diploma that enables entry to universities across the EU and beyond. Step 2: Russian-language track. Children start school at age 7. The nine-month school year runs from September 1 to late May. The grading scale is 2–5, with 3 as the minimum passing grade. The main language of instruction is Russian, with foreign languages beginning in 2nd–3rd grade; the upper levels culminate with the Unified State Exam (ЕГЭ), required for admission to Russian universities. Step 3: How to enroll. To enroll, submit a completed application form, provide copies of the child's and parents' documents, and pay the enrollment fee of 650 euros. Enrollment is open year-round. Step 4: Tuition and discounts. Tuition varies by program: 7,400 euros per year for the nursery; 8,950 euros for the primary school; 9,500 euros for the middle school; and 10,300 euros for the linguistic lyceum. Special conditions apply: Italian citizens receive a 10% discount, and families with two or more children receive a 20% discount; discounts do not accumulate. Meals follow a Mediterranean diet (Italian cuisine) and are paid separately. Step 5: Language and admission notes. For first grade, knowledge of Italian is not required. The school emphasizes Italian and English language learning throughout the program.

Scholarships
Scholarships. The school provides merit scholarships and hardship-related awards. For 2023–2024, two merit scholarships of 500 euros are available for the lyceum and two merit scholarships of 400 euros for the middle school; scholarships are granted as tuition discounts. Primary school students may also receive tangible prizes (one per class). Eligibility is based on the year's results and the end-year average; the required average for a merit scholarship in economic hardship cases is at least 8, with supporting documentation. For additional information, contact the school Secretariat by email.
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