Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
540 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
6 |
| Most common nationality |
Italian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
85% local 15% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, Japanese |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Each class is equipped with PC and LIM |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Students have religion among their subjects |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We offer alternative activities to religion |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Cambridge international certifications at A2, B1, IGCSE levels and Invalsi |
| Results in these examinations |
At A2 and B1 level, our students consistently achieve above the international benchmark. INVALSI results are equally strong. At IGCSE level, results are in line with the international average — a qualification we are actively working to strengthen year on year. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Homework is set 2 to 3 times per week across most year groups. The expected completion time varies by age: younger students (Early Years and Primary) are typically assigned shorter tasks of around 15 to 20 minutes, while Secondary students may spend between 30 and 60 minutes per session depending on the subject. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Como |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Alexandria International School is committed to supporting students with special educational needs and learning differences. Our class teachers are trained to identify and respond to diverse learning profiles, and work closely with families to put appropriate support in place.
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| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Alexandria International School recognises that gifted, able and talented students have their own unique learning needs, which deserve the same attention and care as any other. Where a student is identified as particularly able in one or more areas, our class teachers work closely with the family to develop a personalised learning plan (PDP) tailored to their strengths and potential.
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| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. Alexandria International School provides students with access to an educational psychologist. Support is offered through structured group sessions, giving students a dedicated space to develop emotional resilience, social skills and overall wellbeing in a peer setting. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
No |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
For the first classes 31 January and for all other any time of the year |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8.00 |
| School finish time |
16.30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes we offer pre-school service from 7.30 am and post-school service until 6.30 pm |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
No, meals are not included in the tuition; there is an additional charge for meals. We have an on-site kitchen that prepares fresh meals using locally sourced ingredients. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education is a core part of our curriculum. Through PE lessons, students explore a wide range of sports while also gaining knowledge of nutrition and physical and mental wellbeing, giving them a well-rounded foundation for a healthy and balanced lifestyle. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Facilities at the school |
Science lab, theater, computer lab, library |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, soccer field, basketball and volleyball court, athletics track |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Alexandria International School is the only English-medium international school in the province of Alessandria, Piedmont, strategically located at the heart of the Turin–Milan–Genoa triangle. Part of the International Schools Partnership (ISP) global network, we offer a complete educational journey from Nursery through to Upper Secondary (ages 6 months to 19 years), combining the Italian national curriculum with an enhanced Cambridge programme and internationally recognised certifications.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
At Alexandria International School, teaching is guided by the ISP Learning.First™ philosophy: we focus not just on what students learn, but on how they learn. Our approach combines direct instruction with inquiry-based and project-based learning, sparking curiosity and making knowledge meaningful and lasting.
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