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Scuola Italiana Italo Calvino – Preschool Campus

Russia, Moscow

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Italian
Fees RUB 8,950 - 1,320,000
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1973
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Italian Curriculum
Taught languages English, Russian, Spanish, German
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Sport
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Scuola Italiana Italo Calvino – Preschool Campus in Moscow is a private bilingual preschool offering Italian-English instruction. Located at Leninskiy Prospekt 78A, building 1, 119261 Moscow, it is affiliated with Italy, hosted by the Italian Consulate in Moscow, and part of the Italian system of international schools. It follows an Italian curriculum with qualified teachers and a play-based approach that supports language development and overall well-being. In Asilo and Bambini groups, Russian-speaking educators work alongside native Italian and English teachers; international communication is in Italian, with English as the second language. Admission to the first grade does not require knowledge of Italian; for later years, Italian proficiency is expected. LOCUSBAMBINI provides a developmental program with more than 45 topics per year, through subject- and plot-based activities and creative projects across three languages of communication. The day runs 8:30–16:45, with two attendance formats: 8:00/9:00 to 12:00/13:00 and 8:00 to 19:00.

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

The Essentials

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

Location
The preschool is located in Moscow, Russia. Address: Leninsky Prospekt 78A, building 1, 119261. It operates Monday–Friday from 8:30 to 16:45.

Stages
Preschool (kindergarten), for children aged 1.5 to 7 years.

Type
Private, bilingual Italian‑English preschool (Italo Calvino in collaboration with LOCUSBAMBINI). Italian and English are taught by native speakers.

Additional learning support
Psycho-pedagogical consultations are offered; inclusive education is available.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with Italy; hosted by the Italian Consulate in Moscow; part of the Italian system of international schools abroad.

School day structure
Mon–Fri 8:30–16:45.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Meal service is provided by the +39 restaurant; the chef is Alessandro Simioli. The menu follows the Mediterranean diet and includes fish, meat, vegetables, fresh fruit, and homemade desserts, with fresh cheeses such as mozzarella, stracciatella, and ricotta from the Altagamma dairy.

Governance and Ownership
The Italo Calvino Italian School is a paritaria Italian school at the Consulate General of Italy in Moscow, recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education and Merit and part of the System of Italian Education Abroad. It is a founding member of the ADASIM Foundation (Dante Alighieri Scuole Italiane nel Mondo).
Fees

Annual tuition at Scuola Italiana Italo Calvino – Preschool Campus ranges from RUB 8,950 to RUB 1,320,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees

- Registration (application) fee: EUR 650. This fee is paid at the time of enrolment and is credited toward the tuition invoice. The registration/advance payment is non‑refundable if parents subsequently decline the place.

Tuition fees by school level (annual and monthly where published)

- Preschool / Kindergarten (Scuola dell'infanzia): from RUB 60,000 to RUB 110,000 per month, depending on the age group and the attendance regime chosen. (Monthly pricing is published for kindergarten groups.)

- Primary school (Scuola primaria): EUR 8,950 per academic year. Discount: 10% for Italian citizens; 20% for families with two or more children (discounts are not cumulative). The cost of the school meal (Mediterranean / canteen) is charged in addition to tuition.

- Lower secondary / Middle school (Scuola secondaria di primo grado): EUR 9,500 per academic year. Meal service (canteen) is charged in addition. Discount policy: 10% for Italian citizens; 20% for families with two or more children (not cumulative).

- Linguistic Liceo (Liceo linguistico): EUR 10,300 per academic year. Meal service (canteen) is charged in addition. Discount policy: 10% for Italian citizens; 20% for families with two or more children (not cumulative).

- Additional published items: Italian language courses for children and for adults are listed with no tuition charge in the public price list (EUR 0), while PLIDA exam registration starts from EUR 54 (exam fee varies by level).

Per‑term breakdown and how fees are expressed

- Annual tuition figures are published for primary, middle and liceo levels (amounts above are annual). The kindergarten fee is published as a monthly range. A per‑term (e.g., termly) tariff breakdown is not published in the publicly available fee information; the deposit paid on application is applied to the tuition account and a detailed billing schedule is established in the School's contract/invoice documentation.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- At application/registration a deposit/advance is required to guarantee the place; this advance is credited to the tuition account. This advance/deposit is non‑refundable in case of subsequent refusal of the place. Parents sign a contract (Agreement) that defines the payment schedule and invoicing terms. For early termination of attendance, parents must notify the school at least 30 days before the intended end date in order to process any partial refund according to the contract conditions.

Boarding / Accommodation

- The school operates as day programmes (kindergarten through liceo); no boarding or residential (boarding school) provision is published.

Other costs and typical extras

- Meals / Canteen: Mediterranean menu (school canteen) is charged in addition to tuition; parents pay for the meal service separately.

- Entrance testing / assessment fees: the cost of entrance testing and admission examinations is defined in the appendix to the School's attendance contract and may be charged separately.

- Exams and certifications: PLIDA exam fees start from EUR 54 (fee depends on level).

- Extracurriculars / paid courses: some extra courses and development activities are organised and may carry separate charges; specific prices for additional activities are determined and invoiced separately. (The publicly published price list shows some language course entries with EUR 0 and indicates other items and services may be charged.)

- Uniforms and school clothing: no specific uniform fee or compulsory uniform pricing is published in the public fee listings.

Refund and termination policy (fees)

- The registration advance paid on enrolment is credited against tuition but is non‑refundable if the family declines the place after paying the advance. For early termination of attendance by the family, a written notice at least 30 days before the termination date is required; partial refunds (if any) are governed by the signed contract and its annexes.

Fee payment options and invoicing

- The school issues contractual invoices and the payment schedule is established in the enrolment contract. Specific payment channels (for example: bank transfer, card payment, or other electronic methods) and banking details are provided to families as part of the invoicing/contract documentation and by the school administration at registration; public materials do not publish a detailed list of accepted payment channels. Contact details for administration are published for family correspondence and billing arrangements.

Discounts and concessions

- Standard published discounts: 10% discount for Italian citizens; 20% discount for families with two or more children. These discounts are not cumulative. Specific scholarship or concession arrangements (if any) are administered by the School and are set out in school policy.

Summary figures (for quick reference)

- Kindergarten: RUB 60,000–110,000 per month (depending on group and regime).
- Primary school: EUR 8,950 per year.
- Middle school: EUR 9,500 per year.
- Linguistic Liceo: EUR 10,300 per year.
Academics

Scuola Italiana Italo Calvino – Preschool Campus teaches Italian Curriculum.

Curriculum
Qualified teachers and educators work with children in our preschool. A play-based approach to learning helps children absorb the Italian language, develop communication skills, and support healthy physical and psychological development. Admission to the first grade does not require knowledge of Italian. For admission to subsequent grades, the child must have Italian at a level appropriate to their age.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates go on to universities in Italy, Europe and other countries—the diploma opens pathways to bachelor's and master's programs in the chosen field. We provide support for admission to Italian universities.

Gifted and Talented
Studios, clubs and projects—music, visual arts, theater and other avenues for developing talents beyond the core program.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
In our preschool, qualified teachers and educators work with the children.
Parent Experience

History
In 1973, at the request of Moscow's Italian community, the Italian ambassador Pietro Vichi opened the school on the Villa Berg site where the Italian embassy is located, naming it after his wife Constanza Vichi. The primary and secondary schools were certified by the Italian Ministry of Education in 1987; the classes were small, with about 20 students, and the school gradually grew to welcome non-Italian students. In 1989, due to increasing enrollment, the school moved to larger premises on Lobachevsky Street 38, and three years later the kindergarten at the school received Italian state accreditation. In 2000 the school moved to the UPDK building in central Moscow at Leninsky Prospekt 78A; Italy passed a law recognizing the equality of private and public schools, and in 2003 the institution began licensing under the new standards. In 2006 the administration renamed the school Italo Calvino; in 2009 a four-year linguistic lyceum opened, also licensed by the Italian Ministry of Education (Ministerial Decree No. 2792, February 17, 2017). In 2020 the school established ongoing cooperation with the Dante Alighieri Society, and in 2023 the school celebrated 50 years and continues the founders' work.

Community
Italo Calvino is the only Italian general-education school in Russia, delivering an Italian-language international education. The program is approved by the Italian Ministry of Education and is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs as part of the Italian education system abroad. It belongs to the ADASIM network of Dante Alighieri-supported Italian schools. The school runs community projects and events, including Bridges from Words Moscow-Tbilisi, a Moscow city summer camp, and regular open-house days with Italian authorities.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
LOCUSBAMBINI is the developmental program with an original methodology that includes subject-based and plot-based activities, thematic orientation, and creative projects. Children study more than 45 topics during the year, exploring the world around them from many different and fascinating perspectives. Creative projects are a form of activity that allows a child to reveal their natural potential, talents and special abilities. Through cooperative activities, children learn to communicate, make friends, share, help others, exchange ideas, celebrate successes, set and achieve goals, and receive recognition. The program uses three languages of communication. In Asilo and Bambini groups, Russian-speaking educators teach with Italian and English lessons conducted by native speakers; International communication is in Italian, with English as the second language; teachers and caregivers are native speakers. The LOCUSBAMBINI team comprises specialists with higher education and experience working with preschool-age children; specialists who are native speakers of Italian and English contribute to children's development. They share cultural codes and transmit the traditions and values of the international community. LOCUSBAMBINI uses three languages of communication. Children interact with ease, grow, and develop without language or cultural barriers.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Additional directions of development include speech-language pathology/defectology, psychologist, painting, musical development (piano) and solfège. Sports directions include ballet, Eastern martial arts, and choreography. There is an emphasis on advanced study of Italian and English languages with native speakers. Chess is also offered.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
LOCUSBAMBINI uses an active pedagogy where the teacher acts as a facilitator in the learning process. The program combines subject-based and thematic activities with creative projects, covering more than 45 themes during the year. Five development directions guide learning: social-communicative, cognitive, linguistic, artistic-aesthetic, and physical. Italian and English are taught by native speakers, and three languages of communication are used in the program.

Arts & Creative
Creative projects enable children to reveal their talents through collaborative work. The program includes artistic and aesthetic development, painting, and other visual arts. Music education is part of the program, with piano study and solfège.

Cultural & Language
Italian language instruction is central to the program. Italian and English are taught by native-speaking educators; Russian-speaking staff support younger groups. In the International group, communication with children occurs in Italian, with English as the second language; three languages of communication are used in the program.

Social & Hobbies
Social and communicative development is built into daily activities and creative projects. Children learn to communicate, make friends, share, help, and collaborate to reach goals. The program emphasizes teamwork, empathy, and collaborative play across languages.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 16:45. The day includes a balanced four-meal regime (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack, dinner), outdoor walks twice daily, and daytime sleep. Adaptation to the kindergarten is gradual and supported by parents, with access to parental consultations and a school psychologist. Two attendance formats are offered: 8:00/9:00 to 12:00/13:00 and 8:00 to 19:00.
Languages

Language Provision
Italian is the main language of instruction; lessons are conducted in Italian with support for bilingual learners in the early years. English is studied as a second foreign language with emphasis on conversational practice. A second foreign language is Russian or Spanish (about three hours per week); a third language such as German can be added in the linguistic lyceum. The four-year linguistic lyceum graduates with Italian and English not lower than level B2-C1, and Spanish, as well as German or Russian at level B1.

Bilingual Teaching
Italian is the primary language of instruction; subjects are taught in Italian, with support for bilingual learners in the early years. In the kindergarten, a play-based approach helps children absorb Italian, develop communication skills, and support physical and psychological development. The learning environment emphasizes daily immersion in a 'little Italy' and integration into an international school community.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Italo Calvino's bilingual kindergarten is a collaboration with LOCUSBAMBINI. The program serves three groups: Asilo (1.5–3 years), Bambini (3–7 years), and International (3–6 years). Asilo uses Russian-speaking educators; Italian and English lessons are delivered by native speakers. Bambini uses Russian-speaking educators; Italian and English lessons are delivered by native speakers. The International track involves Italian-language communication with English as a second language; teachers and educators are native speakers. 2. Enrollment is open for children aged 1.5 to 7 in groups for the new 2026/2027 academic year. Detailed information about the kindergarten program and operations can be obtained by phone at 8 901 591 11 15 or by emailing Locusbambini@yandex.ru. 3. A child who completes Italo Calvino International Kindergarten can continue to Italo Calvino Elementary School, where instruction is in Italian and the child will have Italian at a level sufficient to master the elementary program. The child may continue to any general education institution in Moscow or other Russian regions. 4. The program emphasizes active pedagogy; the teacher acts as a facilitator, organizing learning around the child's needs. It draws on the ideas of leading educators including Maria Montessori, Loris Malaguzzi, Rudolf Steiner, John Dewey, Bruno Munari, and Daniele Novara. The kindergarten emphasizes adaptation and parent involvement, with gradual integration and regular updates to families.

Scholarships
The school provides scholarships and monetary rewards for academic achievement and for economic hardship. For 2023–2024 there were two merit-based scholarships of €500 for the lyceum and two merit-based scholarships of €400 for the middle school. Scholarships are issued as discounts on tuition. The school may also award prizes to diligent elementary students (one per class). Eligibility is based on annual average marks; a minimum average of 8.0 is required for one scholarship, with supporting documentation. A single scholarship may be awarded to a student with excellent results who is in financial need. For additional information contact the Secretary by email.
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