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CityAlessandria
CurriculumBritish
Leaving qualificationIGCSE
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 1 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications IGCSE
Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 20 students / class
Maximum 25 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: €5,590
to: €5,910
Address: Via Don Luigi Orione, 1 Alessandria, Italy

School details

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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.
Where needed, we implement Individual Education Plans (PDP/PEI) and apply differentiated teaching strategies, both within the classroom and through dedicated out-of-class support sessions.
For students with certified special needs, the allocation of additional dedicated support hours is determined by the relevant local health authority (ASL) and INPS, following an official assessment process. The school collaborates actively with these institutions and with families throughout this process.

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.
These plans may include enrichment activities, extension tasks and more challenging learning objectives, designed to stretch and inspire students beyond the standard curriculum while keeping them engaged and motivated within their class group.

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.
Our school is defined by a genuine commitment to the whole child: academic excellence, multilingualism, life competencies and international mindedness are at the core of everything we do. Students are immersed in English from their earliest years, supported by native-speaking teachers working alongside Italian staff, and go on to achieve Cambridge certifications and above-average INVALSI results.
Beyond the classroom, Alexandria offers a state-of-the-art campus, a certified organic canteen, after-school clubs and sports, and access to global ISP programmes — all within a warm, inclusive community where every student is known and valued

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.
Teachers act as co-pilots rather than sole authorities — guiding students to reflect on their progress, embrace productive challenges (what we call 'Good Struggle'), and build genuine confidence in their own abilities. This approach is supported by the ISP Learning Improvement Process (LIP), a continuous data-informed framework that allows teachers and school leaders to adapt quickly to each student's needs.
Underpinning all teaching is the ISP Life Competencies framework, developed in partnership with the University of Cambridge. This ensures that alongside academic knowledge, students develop critical thinking, creativity, self-leadership, collaboration, digital literacy and global citizenship — competencies that prepare them not just for exams, but for life.
Our bilingual and multilingual environment further enriches the learning experience: students deepen their English from the earliest stages, and add a third language from Secondary level, developing the communication skills needed to thrive in an interconnected world

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