Scuola Pontificia Paolo VI

The school operates as a Catholic institution committed to providing high-quality education that integrates scientific knowledge with faith. It aims to form new generations by fostering an understanding of reality and developing the mind and heart, following the educational mission established by Pope Paul VI. The foundation prioritizes cultural, religious, and educational initiatives to support the holistic development of its students.

The school offers primary and lower secondary education, with a 33-hour weekly curriculum for primary students that includes linguistic, mathematical, scientific, historical-geographical, and expressive subjects. A bilingual international track is available, incorporating additional hours of English, Science, and Spanish. The curriculum is aligned with national standards and European Key Competences, utilizing both frontal lessons and laboratory-based learning.

Student performance is assessed through a combination of initial, intermediate, and final evaluations, as well as national INVALSI testing for students in grades II and V. Final assessments are expressed through synthetic judgments ranging from 'ottimo' (excellent) to 'non sufficiente' (insufficient), focusing on the mastery of content, autonomy, and the ability to apply skills to complex tasks.

The school emphasizes inclusion and provides specific support for students with disabilities or learning disorders. Evaluations for these students are correlated with their individual educational plans (PEI) or personalized didactic plans (PDP) to ensure appropriate academic progress.

The 2025-2026 academic year begins on September 8, 2025, and concludes on June 8, 2026. The calendar includes breaks for Christmas (December 22 to January 6), Easter (April 2 to April 7), and various public holidays, including the feast of the patron saint, San Sebastiano, on January 19 and 20. The school operates on a five-day week, with Saturdays free.

The campus features a modern, functional building originally commissioned by Pope Paul VI. It includes an internal kitchen facility managed in partnership with Italrest, which provides meals based on nutritional guidelines and local products, overseen by a dedicated canteen commission. The school also provides a free pre-school service from 07:20 to 07:40.

The school offers afternoon activities and sports sessions from 16:30 to 18:30 for primary students. Additionally, the school maintains a student blog where pupils document events and reflections on various social and cultural topics.