Italian International School

• An internationally recognised certificate that opens the doors of European and American educational institutions to graduates.
• A carefully considered educational balance that enables the child to become multilingual in a natural and effortless way.
• A diverse range of enrichment projects that allow every child to discover and develop their talent.
• Belonging to a multicultural community, as the school welcomes families from a wide variety of nationalities and backgrounds, creating an authentic environment that teaches respect for difference and appreciation of diversity.
• A genuine partnership with the family.

For admission and enrolment at the Italian International School, you may contact the administration by phone or email. Please be aware that children who have reached school age in accordance with the approved regulations are accepted into the first year of primary school. Foreign students who have not received their education at an Italian kindergarten are required to sit an entrance examination to verify possession of the necessary prerequisites. For admission into the second year of primary school, foreign students must submit a certificate confirming their promotion to the relevant year and pass a test in the English language.

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To learn about the tuition fee payment methods at the Italian International School in Jeddah, you may contact the school administration by phone or email, and they will provide you with all the relevant details.

The Italian International School offers the following :

Kindergarten Stage :

The kindergarten stage seeks to achieve the emotional, psychomotor, cognitive, moral, and social development of children, and to establish an educational profile that is continuous with the primary stage. The child is at the very heart of the educational process, and everything is arranged so that they may experience school life in a calm and constructive manner, with full consideration given to their needs and aspirations.

Students are taught Italian, English, and Arabic for a total of thirty hours per week, spread across five days: twelve hours for Italian, twelve hours for English, and six hours for Arabic.

Teachers are committed to valuing children's curiosity, experiences, and discoveries by creating learning situations and appropriate activities to facilitate the organisation of what the child experiences, such as :

• Plastic arts, painting, and sensory activities.
• Verbal communication activities.
• Movement activities.
• Musical and theatrical activities.
• Activities to develop a spirit of sharing.

Primary Stage :

In the primary stage, the teaching of the various subjects is distinguished by the adoption of active methodologies that place the pupil at the centre of their own learning process. The most effective active teaching methodologies are realised within a learning environment that is intentionally designed and organised to guarantee an inclusive and integrating context.

In the primary stage, the hours of English language instruction are increased compared to kindergarten to cover a total of 45% of the weekly timetable, in order to appropriately fulfil the established objective. Arabic language instruction is maintained, but reduced to two hours per week in accordance with what is stipulated by the Saudi authorities regarding foreign educational institutions operating on Saudi territory.

The Italian language covers the teaching of all subjects in the humanities domain, while the English language covers the teaching of subjects in the scientific domain. Belonging to the Italian domain, for a total of 14 hours per week, are the following subjects: Italian language and culture, history, geography, civic education, arts and image, music, and physical and sports education. Belonging to the English domain, for a total of 14 hours per week, are the following subjects: English language and culture, mathematics, and science. The teaching of mathematics and science seeks to reconcile the curricula set out by Italian legislation with the international curricula in use at international schools in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Middle School Stage :

The middle school stage represents for students the phase in which in-depth mastery of the various subjects is achieved, understood as perspectives on reality and as interpretations and representations of the world. In this stage, mastery of the various subjects and the systematic organisation of knowledge are strengthened with a view to an integrated body of learning. The competencies developed within the context of the various subjects contribute to the promotion of broader and more transversal competencies, which are an indispensable condition for full personal fulfilment and participation in social life.

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Yes, there is mixed-gender education within the Italian International School.

You can view the full details of the tuition fees through the school's page on the Mdares platform at mdares.ai.

A wide range of activities and events take place at the Italian International School alongside the regular school day, including :

• The Saudi National Day.
• The Italian Language Week, in collaboration with the Consulate.
• The Italian Cuisine Week, in collaboration with the Consulate.
• Sports Day.
• Peace Day.
• Open Day.
• The end-of-year ceremony for the kindergarten stage.
• The farewell ceremony for the third year of middle school.
• The Italian National Day.
• School trips.
• Afternoon extracurricular activities.

The Italian International School adopts the Italian curriculum.

The Italian International School is located on the Corniche Road in the Al-Shati district of the city of Jeddah.

To learn about the details of the school bus service at the Italian International School, you may contact the relevant department by email or phone.

The Italian International School is equipped with the following :

• Modern classrooms.
• A library.
• Sports courts and sports halls.
• Science laboratories.
• Computer laboratories.
• Spacious areas for various activities.

The Italian International School is committed to providing a safe educational environment within the school premises by encouraging students to adhere to a healthy diet and implementing all hygiene and sanitisation procedures, as well as equipping the school facilities in a manner consistent with safety standards.