Primary
orange, blue, green, yellowSchool polo in four colours, a sports t-shirt and a grey fleece
Academics
All-in-One Pathway
One SISchool, a growing journey
From the early primary years all the way to university entrance, we are honoured to guide our students through two divisions, Primary and Secondary, united by one mission: growth, confidence and an open mind.
Academics
Education pathway by country
See where each year at SISchool sits in another country's school system.
Pick two countries to compare with SISchool.
SISchool
Italy
USA
6–11 yearsPrimary Division
6–11 yearsPrimary School
5–11 yearsElementary School
Kindergarten
Primary 1
Prima elementare
1st Grade
Primary 2
Seconda elementare
2nd Grade
Primary 3
Terza elementare
3rd Grade
Primary 4
Quarta elementare
4th Grade
Primary 5
Quinta elementare
5th Grade
11–14 yearsSecondary Division
11–14 yearsMiddle School
11–14 yearsMiddle School
Secondary 1
Prima media
6th Grade
Secondary 2
Seconda media
7th Grade
Secondary 3
Terza media
8th Grade
14–18 yearsIGCSE and IB Diploma
14–19 yearsSecondary School
14–18 yearsSecondary School
Secondary 4
Prima superiore
9th Grade (Freshman)
Secondary 5
Seconda superiore
10th Grade (Sophomore)
IB 1
Terza superiore
11th Grade (Junior)
IB 2
Quarta superiore
12th Grade (Senior)
Quinta superiore
Across the school
Your child's languages
- We track progress properly
We use the Bell Foundation framework, a leading international approach, to understand each child's English across listening, speaking, reading and writing: from their first two weeks, then at least every term.
- We teach with language in mind
Teachers plan vocabulary, use visuals and sentence support, and let children use their strongest language as a bridge into English. Your child may call this translanguaging.
- We keep you in the loop
If your child joins us new to English, we will update you within the first six weeks to share how they are settling in. Translation devices are available when extra support is needed.
How you can help at home
The single best thing you can do for your child's English is to keep their home language strong. Read together, tell stories, and talk richly in the language of your home. Skills built in any language transfer to every other.
Every day
Our uniform
Every pupil at SISchool wears uniform, for three good reasons.
SafetyPupils are easy to identify, on site and on visits.
BelongingNo pressure from labels or trends.
Ready for the dayClothes to move, play and join in.
Secondary
blue, greyBlue t-shirt, a sports t-shirt, a long-sleeved blue and white polo and a blue fleece
A complimentary set of these items is given on enrolment; extra pieces can be purchased.
Your own choice, for both divisions: comfortable bottoms and shoes suitable for sport, or a change of shoes in the bag.
School life
Beyond the Classroom
Your child’s place starts here
Visit us in person!
Laura Wadsworth, our Admissions Manager, will assist you at every step.