H-FARM International School Rosà

The school's mission is to empower students to transform innovation into human progress for a better society. It employs the 'H-FARM Approach,' a distinctive method that focuses on meeting individual student needs, fostering personal development, and encouraging creative thinking and collaboration in a digitally integrated setting. The school values cultural diversity, lifelong learning, environmental responsibility, global citizenship, and adaptability.

The school offers the IB continuum (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme) and the Cambridge International curriculum. High school students can participate in the 'Euler’s Program,' which offers specialized STEM pathways in NovaTech, Visionary Ventures, Deep Science, and Design Nexus. These pathways integrate core IB subjects with advanced studies in technology, business, science, and design.

The school focuses on six dimensions of student success: emotional well-being, learning achievement, community involvement, multilingualism, future preparedness, and technological fluency. Students are prepared for university through a personalized academic path, with the school reporting high rates of university acceptance and bilingual diploma achievements. The curriculum aims to nurture learners who can envision, change, and shape the world of tomorrow.

The school provides dedicated language support classrooms and specialist staff to assist students in their learning journey. The pedagogical team includes SEN specialists and language support teachers who work to remove barriers and foster an inclusive environment. Additionally, the school offers career counseling and well-being support to ensure students are empowered to succeed both academically and personally.

The admissions process involves an initial meeting or Open Day visit, followed by a formal application and submission of required documentation. Prospective students for MYP and DP levels must complete an English language proficiency test and an interview with the Head of Programmes; those applying for MYP4-5 and DP1-2 also take a mathematics test. Admission decisions are communicated to families, after which they may proceed with online registration.

The school year typically begins in September and includes various holidays and breaks throughout the year. Families can access a detailed, downloadable school calendar for the upcoming academic year via the school's website. The calendar highlights key dates such as the first day of school, national holidays, and early exit days.

The flagship Venice campus is a 30-hectare park featuring state-of-the-art sports facilities, a marina, student accommodations, and modern learning spaces designed by architect Richard Rogers. The Vicenza campus includes a colorful cafeteria, iMac computer labs, science labs, a music room, a gym, and a new wing for Early Years children. The Rosà campus is situated in the historic Villa Segafredo and provides access to the municipal swimming pool, the Rosà Sports Hall, and advanced science, technology, and arts laboratories.

The school offers a wide range of after-school activities, including sports, arts, and music, to support holistic development. Students participate in initiatives like the Eco-Schools project, which involves tree planting with the WWF, beach cleanups, and the creation of digital posters and rap songs. Additionally, the school hosts events such as Demo Night, art festivals, and various student-led projects that encourage creativity and community engagement.