Overview
Smiling International School is accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education and it is also an International Baccalaureate® World School authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme.
At Smiling International School, we aim to nurture, inspire and educate all children to achieve their personal best. Our goal is to provide our students with a broad, creative and well-balanced educational experience which prepares them to be citizens of the world.
Our School is based on two campuses, both in the center of Ferrara, a beautiful town in the Emilia Romagna region. The Porta Mare Campus hosts the Early Years (2-5 years old) and the first 3 years of the Primary School. The students of the last two years of Primary School, the Secondary School, the High Schools and the IB Diploma Programme are in the Ercole I D’Este campus.
- from 2
- to 18 years old
Co-Education
from 6980 to 19600 EUR
Founded in 1998
18 different nationalities
450+students
Academics
Smiling International School is a "Scuola Paritaria'' in Ferrara: we teach the Italian ministerial curriculum in English through modern, interdisciplinary teaching methods.
Our teachers prepare students (6-18 years old) for CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Language) certification in English (Cambridge), Spanish (DELE) and Chinese (HSK) as an integral part of the various curricula.
Smiling International School offers two Secondary School pathways:
- the 4-year Linguistic High School, which combines language studies with topical subjects such as Business, Critical Thinking, Mathematics and Physics;
- the 4-year High School of Technology, the new frontier for highly specialised studies in technology, computer science and STEM subjects
Smiling International School also offers the IB Diploma Programme.
Boarding
Our students (minimum of 14 years old) can request accommodation in our boarding facility on the Roversella campus. Smiling International School provides a safe space for students, who are supervised by our designated tutor.
Tuition and fees per year
The annual tuition fees at Smiling International School range from EUR 6980 to EUR 19600, depending on the student's grade level and chosen program.
Boarding students applying for the IB Diploma Programme may be eligible for a partial scholarship covering up to 15% of the tuition fee. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of the student's motivation as demonstrated in a one-to-one interview with the Programme Coordinator and on the basis of the student's last two years' school reports.
Scholarship information is not currently available. Please contact the school directly through this page to learn more.
Things to know
Enrolment is open all year round
This school requires a minimum enrollment of 12 months, ensuring students have adequate time to benefit from the curriculum and educational experience.
Student Community
Smiling International School welcomes a vibrant community of 450 students representing 18 different nationalities.
Students are required to wear school uniforms.
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Address
- Address: Smiling International School, Corso Porta Mare, 117, 44121 Ferrara FE, Italy
Frequently Asked Questions about Smiling International School
Tuition fees for Smiling International School range from 6980 to 19600 EUR per year.
