International School of Florence
- IB Diploma
- IB MYP
- IB PYP
- American
Per yearabout USD 16.7K–29.5K
EUR 14.9K–26.4K · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
English-language IB World School in Bagno a Ripoli and Florence, Italy, welcoming students aged 3 to 18 from more than 38 countries across two campuses.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Info checked 2026-11-09 · 2026-27 school year
Curriculum
IB Diploma · IB MYP · IB PYP
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
545
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 38
- Founded
- 1952
- School day
- 08:15-15:00
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Early Years Program | EUR 14,950≈ USD 16.7K |
| Foundation – Grade 5 | EUR 19,400≈ USD 21.7K |
| Middle School (Grades 6-8) | EUR 21,340≈ USD 23.8K |
| High School (Grades 9-10) | EUR 22,950≈ USD 25.6K |
| IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12) | EUR 26,420≈ USD 29.5K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Years Program | EUR 14,950 (about USD 16.7K) |
| Foundation – Grade 5 | EUR 19,400 (about USD 21.7K) |
| Middle School (Grades 6-8) | EUR 21,340 (about USD 23.8K) |
| High School (Grades 9-10) | EUR 22,950 (about USD 25.6K) |
| IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12) | EUR 26,420 (about USD 29.5K) |
Source: school website (isfitaly.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| International School of Florence (this school) | EUR 14,950 (about USD 16.7K) | EUR 26,420 (about USD 29.5K) |
| Florence Bilingual School | EUR 8,500 (about USD 9.49K) | EUR 9,100 (about USD 10.2K) |
| Canadian School of Florence | EUR 10,315 (about USD 11.5K) | EUR 21,253 (about USD 23.7K) |
Source: school website (isfitaly.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- EUR 500
- Enrolment fee
- EUR 7,800
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB PYP · IB MYP · IB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Sports teams
- Physical education
Arts
- Creative and performing arts
- Cantabile Choir
Upcoming events
- Nov24TueOpen dayOn campusAll day
Open Days
Villa le Tavernule, Bagno a RipoliChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov25WedOpen dayOn campusAll day
Upper School Open Days (Grades 6 – 12)
Villa Torri di Gattaia, FlorenceChecked 2026-10-30
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Accreditation and memberships
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- Accreditations
- CIS, IB, MSA
- Memberships
- COIS
Location
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Similar schools
- Canadian School of Florence
Canadian
EUR 10.3K–21.3K (about USD 11.5K–23.7K)
Florence Bilingual SchoolBritish
EUR 8.5K–9.1K (about USD 9.49K–10.2K)
Lycée Victor Hugo FlorenceFrench
Bilingual International School Borgo San LorenzoMontessori
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