Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
495 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40+ |
| Most common nationality |
United States |
| Native English and Italian speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Italian |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish -- beginner and advanced, starting at Grade 4 and up. |
| Max. number of students per class |
22 |
| Average number of students per class |
16 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is used intentionally, depending on age / grade. From research to media production, robotics, and programming, to google classroom and a one-to-one chromebook program in middle school. |
| 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? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
SSAT |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
It varies by grade, it starts at 10 minutes in 1st grade and continues in 10 minutes increments per grade |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
We have academic and social emotional support team on staff |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
At La Scuola the pedagogical process is child centered and differentiated |
| Student access to education psychologist |
No |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All applicants are invited for a visit and short evaluation |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
January 15th, but we would consider mid-year applications depending on space available |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
We consider applications outside of our enrollment cycle on a case-by-case basis |
| School start time |
Preschool: between 8.15am and 8:45am depending on the grade
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| School finish time |
Preschool: between 12.45pm to 5.30pm depending on the grade; and whether it is half day or full day
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Culinary arts, soccer, circus arts, photography, theater, tinkering, Capoeira, hip hop, chess, toyology, Bricks4kids STEM program, DJ beat making, yoga, African drumming; Comic, Piano, Harp; Robotics; Comics |
| Sports activities included |
Middle School Athletics program |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science labs |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Gym, soccer pitch, basketball courts |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
At La Scuola International School, we believe our complex, interconnected society demands a new model of education that opens minds, expands hearts, and fills our spirits with joy. Our curiosity-first environment blends exuberant exploration, academic excellence, a global mindset, and multilingual expression to best prepare students for our ever-changing world. Students learn in this distinctive way because we know the real measure of success is a proven ability to meet change as change-makers. That’s La Scuola, where boundless learning leads. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The world is a beautiful combination of cultures, ideas, environments, people, and perspectives. Our learning should match that openness and richness, expanding our minds, connecting our hearts, and elevating our spirits. Boundless learning requires this novel approach, pulling from the world’s most uplifting educational ideas to create something uniquely effective. At La Scuola International School, we use the critical thinking and connectivity of the International Baccalaureate Program to open our minds. The Reggio Emilia Approach is our heart, encouraging the care and expressiveness that leads to lifelong joy. And Italian language immersion spirits us into a wider, more wonderful world. By building on these uniquely integrated frameworks, we create space for boundless learning and eagerly meet the world as it actually is. |