International School of Bologna

Bologna historic centre, Bologna, Italy
  • IB Diploma
  • IB MYP
  • IB PYP
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About

International School of Bologna is an IB continuum school offering the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes for children and young people aged 3 to 19. Located in Bologna's historic centre, it has served local and international families since 2004.

Key facts

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Info checked 2026-11-01

  • Curriculum

    IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP

  • Ages

    Ages 3–19

  • Students

    290

  • Type

    International school

Nationalities
45
Founded
2004

Curriculum and academics

Source: Read from the school's website

Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma)

The IB's four programmes

Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.

  1. IB PYPOffered

    Early years to primary · Ages 3–12

    The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.

  2. IB MYPOffered

    Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16

    The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.

  3. IB DP (Diploma)Offered

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19

    The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.

  4. IB CP (Career-related)Not here

    Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19

    The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.

Last two years: DP or CP

Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide

Campus and school life

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Facilities

  • Gym
  • Theatre
  • Library

Sports

  • Physical education

Arts

  • Visual arts
  • Music
  • Performing arts

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Accreditation and memberships

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Accreditations
IB, NEASC
Memberships
COIS

Location

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Via della Libertà 2, 40123 Bologna, Italy

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