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Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as a Second Language, Italian as a Foreign Language |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Italian, French, Spanish, Mandarin, German |
Use of technology in the classroom |
ISG has made the decision to become a 1:1 technology school in giving its students easy access to technology. ISG has made strides in the last few years regarding its technology capabilities, but ISG is continuing to make its technology program a top priority to realize this ultimate goal. A 1:1 program means that every student in grades 6-12 will come to school with a portable device. At the same time the school will provide two carts with macbooks for the use of students at the primary school. |
Entry evaluation for students |
Screening and interview |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
School bus service available |
Yes |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Needs |
Supervised care before/after school |
Extension of the school day to 5:30 pm for students in Early Childhood and Grade 1. |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Rugby, football, volleyball, creative dance, modern dance, boxing, cross country, Hip Hop, oriental dance, yoga and meditation, ballet, MUN club, Chinese, German, Spanish, SAT verbal, musical, chess, yearbook club, art, painting porcellain, music |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Other facilities at the school |
Library |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The International School in Genoa offers a complete International educational program in English for all students from Reception (age 2) to Grade 12 (age 18) leading to the achievement of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. The standards of GIS" curriculum are in alignment with grade-level expectations in the US and UK to allow students to move quite easily between programs. The language of instruction at ISG is English. All students also have the opportunity to study Italian (Language A or Language B) and a third language choosing among French, Spanish, Mandarin and German. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Learning in an exceptional school takes place in a joyful, safe and caring environment. It is a carefully engineered journey where teachers challenge their students with rich experiences to reach deep understanding using inquiry and critical thinking. Students are encouraged to meet their full potential and develop the skills to be successful in a rapidly changing world. They are led to become self-directed, independent thinkers, capable of teamwork and problem solving in their immediate and global environment. |