The English International School of Padua

The school’s mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive international environment that fosters critical thinking, global awareness, and independent learning. It employs a holistic approach to education, aiming to develop students' full potential while promoting intercultural respect and curiosity. The school is dedicated to preparing students to become empowered global citizens and lifelong learners capable of navigating a complex, evolving world.

The school offers a continuous educational pathway from Nursery and Infant school through to High School. The curriculum includes the Cambridge IGCSE programme for students aged 14–16, focusing on critical thinking and research skills across 9 to 11 subjects. For students aged 16–19, the school provides the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, which includes six subject groups, an additional language, and the core components of Theory of Knowledge (TOK), the Extended Essay (EE), and Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS). Digital literacy, including coding and computational thinking, is integrated into the curriculum starting from the nursery level.

The school employs a dedicated School Psychologist to support students, parents, and staff, and provides access to an external consultant for life coaching. For students requiring additional language support, the school offers an English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme in the Middle School. Furthermore, the school provides alternative meal options for students with documented allergies, food intolerances, or specific dietary requirements.

The admissions process begins with an information request and an introductory meeting with the relevant Head of School, which can be conducted in person or via Google Meet. Entrance exams are mandatory for students entering Grades 3 through 11, though these may be proctored remotely under specific conditions. The Admissions Board evaluates applications within 10 working days, after which families must sign a contract and pay an enrolment fee to finalise the process. Placement is determined by the student's birth year, and families are required to provide comprehensive documentation regarding the student's academic, linguistic, and health background.

The school year typically runs from early September to late June. The calendar includes scheduled breaks in October, December, January, February, April, and May, alongside various public holidays. Term dates are structured to accommodate different year groups, with specific start and end dates for Nursery/Infant levels compared to Primary and Secondary students.

The campus consists of two purpose-built buildings: one for Nursery/Infant and Primary students (Via Forcellini 168) and one for Middle and High school students (Via Forcellini 164). Facilities include fully equipped gyms, an athletics track, an outdoor synthetic pitch, and extensive green areas. Academic spaces feature IT and science labs, four libraries, a reading room, and classrooms equipped with interactive whiteboards, projectors, and Smart TVs. The school also maintains two in-house canteens, a theatre room, and a soft playroom for younger students, all supported by a geo-solar energy system.

The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports such as gymnastics, basketball, football, cricket, rounders, and volleyball. Students also participate in international conferences like Model United Nations (MUN) and Theory of Knowledge (TOK) events, as well as cultural and artistic school trips. Additionally, the school provides a summer camp programme and opportunities for students to engage in community service and athletic options as part of the IB Diploma's CAS component.