
Istituto Sacro Cuore, Modena
Updated July 2026
Istituto Sacro Cuore is a private, faith-based educational institution in Modena offering a comprehensive academic path from middle school through various high school specializations. It is recognized for its long-standing commitment to education and its integration of traditional curricula with modern digital and linguistic certifications.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is managed by the Giuseppini Fathers of the Murialdo congregation, who are actively involved as teachers and animators within the institution. The educational approach is rooted in a formal project of education and shared responsibility, which includes spiritual formation and a focus on the safety and well-being of interpersonal relationships. The school's mission is supported by the "Vivere il sapere" Foundation, which promotes educational activities and the right to study.
Programmes
The school provides a multi-tiered academic offering, including a Scuola Media (middle school) and several secondary school pathways: Liceo Classico, Liceo Scientifico, Liceo Linguistico, and an Istituto Tecnico (Amministrazione, Finanza e Marketing). The curriculum is enhanced by its status as a Cambridge English Qualifications preparation centre and an EBC*L test centre, ensuring students achieve internationally recognized certifications. Academic programmes are further supported by enrichment courses and specialized laboratories.
Student support
Learning support
The school emphasizes student inclusion and provides structured orientation programs for post-diploma pathways and school-to-work transitions. It implements specific projects for educational quality, including those funded by the PNRR "Scuola Futura" initiative. Furthermore, the school offers specialized support for students, including preparation for university entrance tests and language certification training.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school hosts Open Days for prospective students and families, with appointments coordinated by the school's leadership. Interested parties may book a visit or contact the admissions office via email. The school provides comprehensive support for enrollment, including handling initial registrations, transfers from other institutions, and necessary documentation for students and staff.
Calendar
The school operates on a standard academic schedule, with administrative offices open from September to June (Monday–Friday, 8:00–14:30) and reduced hours during July and August. The academic year includes specific milestones such as the publication of the "15 maggio" documents for final-year students and the release of textbook lists for the upcoming school year. Summer activities, including study holidays and laboratories, are offered following the conclusion of the regular academic term.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus features a variety of specialized spaces, including a library, a school canteen, and a conference hall named "Murialdo." Sports facilities include a large gymnasium, a dance studio, and outdoor areas equipped for basketball and five-a-side football. The school also maintains modern computer labs, which are regularly updated with new equipment, and classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards and computerized teaching stations.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including language courses, volunteer stages, and work experience placements. Students can participate in cultural and educational initiatives such as cineforums, literary and scientific conferences, and the "Un treno per Auschwitz" project. Additionally, the school organizes international exchanges, such as the cultural-linguistic exchange with the Sacre Coeur school in Graz, and provides sports opportunities and musical productions.






- Don Pietro RotaPadre direttore
- Prof. Boschini GiovanniDirettore dell'Istituto
- Don Agostino ManfrediniResponsabile Economico
- Prof. Raffaella TessitorePresidenza Scuole Superiori
- Prof. M. Elena CasariniPresidenza Scuola Media