Secondary Division
International programmes for students aged 11–16
Taught in English by an international team of teachers working alongside Italian specialists.
SISchool Global Framework, towards Licenza Media
Licenza Media is the optional Italian state exam at the end of Secondary 3, sat at our partner school.
- Light homework
- International teaching methodologies
- The development of critical thinking
Students develop as independent, reflective and responsible learners through daily Form Time, weekly Thinking More, fortnightly PSHE and Assembly, and extracurricular activities that apply learning beyond the classroom.
IGCSE
Two years of IGCSE courses, taught in English only by our international faculty and ending in internationally recognised examinations.
Secondary 4 · Opens soon, September 2027Secondary 5 · September 2028
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.
Licenza Media
Secondary 3 · optionalSat at our partner school, it secures the Italian state qualification.
IGCSE examinations
Secondary 5Internationally recognised qualifications at the end of Secondary 5.
Everyday teacher assessment runs continuously, all year, every year.
Term dates 2026–27
Holidays and closures ↓
Autumn term
Term beginsMon 7 Sept 2026
Half-term breakSat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
School closedMon 7 – Tues 8 Dec
Term endsFri 18 Dec 2026
Spring term
Term beginsThurs 7 Jan 2027
Half-term breakSat 6 – Sun 14 Feb
Term endsThurs 18 March 2027
Summer term
Term beginsWeds 31 March 2027
School closedWeds 28 April 2027
Half-term breakSat 8 – Sun 16 May
School closedWeds 2 June 2027
Term endsFri 25 June 2027
Visit us in person!
Laura Wadsworth, our Admissions Manager, will assist you at every step.