Primary Paritaria
A paritaria programme for students aged 6–11
Fully recognised within the Italian state system. Our pupils follow the Italian national curriculum, taught through English, with Italian developed in parallel as a full academic language.
Opened · 2025
Year groups · Primary 1, Primary 2, Primary 3, Primary 4, Primary 5
Global way of learning
Alongside the Italian national curriculum, we draw on international programmes, including Cambridge Primary in key subjects. Taught by Italian bilingual specialists.
- International teaching methodologies
- The development of critical thinking
- Cultural openness to the wider world
We support the whole child by combining academic learning with social, emotional, creative and physical development. Educazione Civica and SEL are embedded throughout weekly Assembly and Friday Reflection Time.
A full day, designed for families
From 8:00 till 18:00
In many Italian schools the day ends at 13:00. At SISchool the school day ends at 16:30 and includes not only lessons but also activities important for the personal growth of each child. After the first pick-up, the school stays open with optional after-school clubs until 18:00.
Exams and assessments
Our approach is careful preparation, no drama, and children who walk in feeling ready.
INVALSI · Seconda
Primary 2National assessments in Italian and mathematics. Pupils sit the assessments in familiar classrooms with familiar teachers. Results inform our teaching and are shared with you; they do not appear on your child's report as grades.
INVALSI · Quinta
Primary 5National assessments in Italian, mathematics and English. Pupils sit the assessments in familiar classrooms with familiar teachers. Results inform our teaching and are shared with you; they do not appear on your child's report as grades.
Everyday teacher assessment runs continuously, all year, every year.
Term dates 2026–27
Optional Summer Programme · Mon 14 – Fri 25 June 2027. Final dates to be confirmed. Details will be shared with families during the summer term.
Holidays and closures ↓
Autumn term
Term beginsMon 7 Sept 2026
Half-term breakFri 30 Oct – Mon 2 Nov
School closedMon 7 – Tues 8 Dec
Term endsFri 18 Dec 2026
Spring term
Term beginsThurs 7 Jan 2027
Half-term breakSat 6 – Weds 10 Feb
Term endsFri 19 March 2027
Summer term
Term beginsWeds 31 March 2027
School closedWeds 28 April 2027
School closedWeds 2 June 2027
Term endsTues 8 June 2027
Visit us in person!
Laura Wadsworth, our Admissions Manager, will assist you at every step.