Istituto Santa Dorotea - Organizzazione Metodo

The school operates as a plurilingual and multicultural institution under the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Dorothy of the Frassinetti. Its educational approach integrates music to support early linguistic development and emphasizes psychomotor development through specialized physical education starting from the first year of the infant school.

The school provides a structured international pathway, serving as a certified Cambridge Early Years and Cambridge Primary School. The academic offering spans from the micro-nursery (microasilo) and infant school (scuola dell'infanzia) to the primary school (scuola primaria). The curriculum includes specialized instruction in subjects such as music, physical education, and English, with Cambridge-certified programmes integrated from the early years.

The school provides pre-school and post-school care services, with the facility remaining open from 7:30 to 18:00 to accommodate families. All staff members, including teachers, specialists, and support personnel, receive training aligned with the school's educational mission.

The school offers private visits with the coordinator, which can be arranged by contacting the school office via telephone or email. Currently, there are limited places available in the first section of the primary school and the second section of the international early years programme.

The school operates throughout the year, with specific activities and programmes extending into the summer months, including a summer centre. The academic calendar is structured to support the various stages of the school, from the micro-nursery to the primary level.

The campus is situated within a large, tree-lined park and features a playground for younger children, a large courtyard, and sports facilities including a gym, a dance studio, and courts for five-a-side football, volleyball, and basketball. Indoor amenities include a large theatre, a chapel, a computer lab, a library, a video room, and bright classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards (LIM). The school also provides a dedicated dormitory area for younger children and an on-site kitchen where meals are prepared based on menus developed by a child nutritionist.

Extracurricular activities are managed by the S.T.J. amateur sports association, led by physical education teachers. Offerings include sports courses, music and theatre programmes, and environmental education projects. Additionally, the school participates in external events such as tennis tournaments and national school competitions like Biciscuola.