Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
| Number of students |
128 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
18 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
4:1 |
| Max. number of students per class |
16 |
| Average number of students per class |
13 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Italian, French |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Kids have their own laptops, teachers use the electronic whiteboard, homework is given and submitted electronically |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
2 hours per day |
| Uniform required |
Yes, in our Junior School |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English B2 test and Math assessment tests |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Rolling admissions |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90% |
| External examinations or assessments available |
SAT, Cambridge Testing Center |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes, Junior School |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
EAL (English as Additional Language), Junior School; Guidance Counseling, Senior School |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Internships and COOP programs, AP courses for college credits |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30AM |
| School finish time |
4:00PM |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes, Junior School |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
CSF offers many clubs and activities. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, Junior School |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes, Junior School |
| Sports activities included |
Physical Education class, volleyball, archery, dodgeball |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Expansive garden, Junior School; small pitch, Senior School |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
| Other facilities at the school |
Library, science lab, art studio, student lounge, locker rooms |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Canadian School of Florence is an international school that promotes global education in an international environment. CSF successfully combines the best of Canadian, Italian and International educational standards, by adopting the Ontario curriculum, while recognizing the importance of maintaining our students’ cultural heritage.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
CSF is a close-knit, educational community that prepares our students for university as life-long learners, critical thinkers and engaged citizens. |