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Taught languages Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Mandarin
Strengths Languages, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Deledda International School in Genoa, Italy, offers the International Baccalaureate continuum alongside Cambridge Secondary. The Primary Years Programme is in candidate status, while the MYP and DP provide IB experience across eight subject groups, including Language and Literature with Italian A and English A, and Language Acquisition in Italian B, English B, and several other languages. Each subject group receives at least 50 hours of instruction annually, and MYP Year 5 culminates in a Personal Project. ATL and ATT frameworks support learning across all IB stages, fostering communication, collaboration, self-management, critical and creative thinking, and intercultural understanding. The campus in central Genoa features science laboratories, a modern library, two computer laboratories, and interactive classrooms, with MYP Junior Science Lab added in 2013. The school runs service and CAS initiatives, a Model United Nations club, and exhibitions, plus a university and career counselor, and a bilingual elementary program started in 2016.
Deledda International School has instruction in Italian, English.
Location
Genova (Genoa), Liguria, Italy. Address: Corso Mentana 27, 16128 Genova. The school was created by the Genoa City Council in 1999 and acknowledged as an in-house institution by the Genoa Municipality in 2000. Since January 2011 it has been managed by Fondazione Urban Lab Genoa International School (FULGIS), which also manages Liceo Linguistico Grazia Deledda and Istituto Duchessa di Galliera.
Stages
Primary School; Middle Years Programme (MYP); Diploma Programme (DP).
Type
Offers International Baccalaureate programmes: Primary Years Programme (PYP) in candidate status, Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP).
Pupil Nationality Mix
49 countries of origin; 33% of students are from international families.
Country affiliation
Italy
Bus service
Bus service available upon request for MYP1-3 grade students.
Fees
Annual tuition at Deledda International School ranges from EUR 7,355 to EUR 9,112 for 2026/27.
Application / Entry fees
- Entry test (pre-registration) fee: EUR 50, payable by bank transfer at the time of pre-registration. - Initial enrolment/registration payment (deposit) required at the time of enrollment: EUR 500.
Tuition fees by school level (total annual amounts)
- Primary School (per year): EUR 7,355. All amounts include the stamp duty fee (€2.00). - Middle Years Programme (MYP) courses (per year): EUR 8,612. All amounts include the stamp duty fee (€2.00). - Diploma Programme (DP1 / DP2) (per year): EUR 9,112. All amounts include the stamp duty fee (€2.00). Note: a fixed additional DP-class charge of EUR 500 was established in the Board resolution described on the tuition notice.
Payment schedule and instalments (how the annual fee is billed / paid)
- At enrolment: an initial payment of EUR 500 is required. - Remaining balance: paid in four instalments with the following deadlines: - 1st instalment: September 30 (due date published) ; - 2nd instalment: January 15 (due date published) ; - 3rd instalment: March 15 (due date published) ; - 4th instalment: April 30 (due date published). - Example instalment amounts (remaining balance divided equally into the four instalments after the EUR 500 initial payment): - Primary School: annual fee EUR 7,355 → remaining balance EUR 6,855 → four instalments of EUR 1,713.75 each. - MYP: annual fee EUR 8,612 → remaining balance EUR 8,112 → four instalments of EUR 2,028.00 each. - DP1/DP2: annual fee EUR 9,112 → remaining balance EUR 8,612 → four instalments of EUR 2,153.00 each. (If the fixed DP charge is applied separately, that amount is handled according to the invoicing stated in the enrolment contract.)
Billing terms and concessions
- Families who enrolled in specified earlier years may be eligible for fee reductions determined via an ISEE assessment; families must provide the ISEE documentation according to the procedures shown in the school's enrollment contracts. A Foundation allocation for scholarships and ISEE-based support is in place for eligible MYP and DP students.
Boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school; no boarding fee schedule is published.
Other costs and routine additional charges
- Stamp duty: a small stamp duty (EUR 2.00) is included in the listed amounts. - Entry-test pre-registration fee: EUR 50 (bank transfer). - Textbooks, canteen/meals, extracurricular activities and similar routine school services are handled as separate items; charges for these are organized and invoiced according to the school's published materials and the enrolment contract or annual communications to families. (Specific per-item prices for books, meals, transport or uniform are not included in the headline tuition figures above and are invoiced separately where applicable.)
Refunds and cancellations
- Refunds, cancellations and any terms for retention of deposits are governed by the signed enrollment contract and the invoice/contract terms provided to families at enrollment. The enrollment contract specifies registration payment details and the contractual conditions that apply to payments.
Fee payment options and invoicing
- The entry-test fee is paid by bank transfer during pre-registration. Other tuition payments are invoiced according to the enrollment contract and the published payment schedule; payment details and accepted methods (bank transfer and the invoicing instructions) are provided in the contract and on the school's invoices.
Contact for finance and billing
- School contact details are published for billing queries: telephone and email contacts for the school office are available for families to use when clarifying payment methods and invoices.
Academics
Deledda International School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Cambridge (Secondary) for students aged 6 to 19.
Curriculum
Deledda International School offers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, and DP). The Primary School is a Candidate School for the Primary Years Programme, blending Italian curriculum content with IB-style teaching and enhanced English language learning. The Middle Years Programme comprises eight subject groups: Language and Literature; Language Acquisition; Individuals and Societies; Sciences; Mathematics; Arts; Physical and Health Education; and Design. Language and Literature offers Italian A and English A; Language Acquisition includes Italian B, English B, Chinese B, Spanish B, French B, and German B. Each subject group receives at least 50 hours of instruction per year, and MYP Year 5 includes a Personal Project. Approaches to Learning (ATL) and Approaches to Teaching (ATT) support learning across PYP, MYP, and DP, fostering communication, collaboration, self-management, critical and creative thinking, and intercultural understanding.
Student Teacher Ratio
376 students and 51 teachers; approximately 7.4 students per teacher.
Exam Results
Summary of IB Results: 2015–2025. Diploma pass rate is reported for students receiving an IB Diploma. IB Diploma final grade is reported out of 45. IB Diploma average grade is reported out of 7.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates have joined universities in Italy, Europe, the UK, the US, and Canada, including Università di Pavia, Bocconi University, Università di Genova, New York University, John Cabot University, University of Toronto, University of Edinburgh, and London School of Economics.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school follows Approaches to Learning (ATL) and Approaches to Teaching (ATT). ATL defines the focused strategies and the outlook that characterise an IB class. ATL skills include Thinking Skills, Communication Skills, Social Skills, Self-Management Skills and Research Skills. ATT supports teamwork and collaboration in teaching. The teacher acts as a guide on the side to support learning.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has an Inclusion and Access Policy. It defines Special Educational Needs (SEN) and aims to provide access to successful learning experiences for all students. The school differentiates in-class and offers a Personalized Didactic Plan (PDP) to support individual needs, including SEN. The PDP is created after a diagnosis and is reviewed by the SEN referent and teachers to guide learning. Parents and professionals are involved to build a support network.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Italian is the language of instruction in the Primary Years Programme and English is primarily taught as an additional language. From MYP4 onwards, English becomes the language of instruction for most subjects, with Italian and Language Acquisition continuing. English Mother Tongue Programmes are offered for English-proficient students, and English as a Foreign Language is provided to non-native speakers. A Catch-Up Club supports language learning for non-native speakers.
Mental Wellbeing
The school recognises medical, mental and social conditions and provides support through a school counsellor. It promotes emotional intelligence, affective expression and empathy as part of wellbeing. The anti-bullying policy supports safeguarding and intervention to protect students and foster a caring community.
Safeguarding
An anti-bullying policy establishes an anti-bullying committee including a teacher for each program and the school counsellor. The committee monitors, prevents and intervenes in bullying incidents and promotes healthy communication and reflection. The policy emphasises engaging families and promoting online safety and upstander behaviour. Disciplinary actions are governed by the School Handbook.
Admissions
Admissions
PRIMARY: Step 1: Pre-enrollment. Connect to the OpenApply site disgenoa.openapply.com and complete the online pre-enrollment form. The form creates an OpenApply account and the family must keep the login credentials to access information and continue the process. A 50 Euro payment to the school is required. Step 2: Children who have pre-enrolled will be invited around February to the Orientation at the PYP. Step 3: Around March the families receive the enrollment contract. For children from primary schools that are private and not state-recognized or parity-based, admission to primary (PYP2-3-4-5) requires passing an eligibility exam by submitting the application to the secretariat by 30/04; the eligibility exams are organized in June. MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL: Enrollment is available in all years from MYP1 (Year 6) to DP1 (Year 11). DP2 (Year 12) is not accepted. Step 1: Pre-enrollment. Connect to the OpenApply site disgenoa.openapply.com and complete the online pre-enrollment form. The form creates an OpenApply account and the family must keep the login credentials to access information and continue the process. A 50 Euro payment to the school is required. Step 2: Entrance test. Admission for middle and high school requires passing an entrance test, which takes place in our facilities around March. The school will announce the test date with one week's notice. The entrance test consists of three written tests (Italian, English and Mathematics) and a motivational interview. The Italian and English tests are in the respective languages; the Mathematics test is in Italian or English depending on the language chosen during pre-enrollment. Sessions can be organized for students living abroad in coordination with the Admissions Office. Step 3: Results. The results of the entrance exam are communicated via OpenApply within 10 days after the session ends. Admission follows the ranking according to places available; students eligible in the ranking but not admitted due to lack of places will be admitted only in case of withdrawals. In recognition of Academic Integrity, the school reserves the right to refuse admission to students whose conduct does not align with the policy. Step 4: Enrollment. Admitted students are invited to enroll by presenting the following documents by the deadline set by the school: a signed copy of the enrollment contract (sent by email), a copy of identity documents and tax code, and the latest report card. HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TEST: For Italian test (to enter MYP1-4): base preparation on exercises similar to INVALSI tests (examples on invalsi.it). There are sites offering INVALSI-based tests as well, e.g. engheben.it. For MYP5 or DP1: you will be asked to analyze texts. English test preparation: use Cambridge English resources and practice listening/reading; watching English-language films/series with subtitles is suggested. Mathematics test preparation: use INVALSI resources and practice with online tools such as Invalsi resources and eu.ixl.com.
Waitlist
Results are communicated via OpenApply within 10 days after the test. Admission follows the ranking based on places available; students eligible in the ranking but not admitted due to lack of places will be admitted only in case of withdrawals.
FAQs
What curriculum does Deledda International School follow?
Deledda International School offers the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, and DP). The Primary School is a Candidate School for the Primary Years Programme, blending Italian curriculum content with IB-style teaching and enhanced English language learning.
What are the tuition fees?
**Application / Entry fees**
- Entry test (pre-registration) fee: EUR 50, payable by bank transfer at the time of pre-registration.
- Initial enrolment/registration payment (deposit) required at the time of enrollment: EUR 500.
Where is Deledda International School located?
Genova (Genoa), Liguria, Italy. Address: Corso Mentana 27, 16128 Genova. The school was created by the Genoa City Council in 1999 and acknowledged as an in-house institution by the Genoa Municipality in 2000.
What age groups does the school serve?
Primary School; Middle Years Programme (MYP); Diploma Programme (DP).
Does the school support students with SEN?
The school has an Inclusion and Access Policy. It defines Special Educational Needs (SEN) and aims to provide access to successful learning experiences for all students.
Is there a school bus service?
Bus service available upon request for MYP1-3 grade students.
How does admissions work?
PRIMARY: Step 1: Pre-enrollment. Connect to the OpenApply site disgenoa.openapply.com and complete the online pre-enrollment form.
What languages are taught?
Italian is the language of instruction, and English is taught as an additional language.
What wellbeing support is available?
The school follows Approaches to Learning (ATL) and Approaches to Teaching (ATT). ATL defines the focused strategies and the outlook that characterise an IB class.
What facilities does the school have?
The school is located in a modern, centrally located building in Genoa. It is equipped with science labs, an up-to-date library, two computer laboratories, a lunch cafeteria, an online class register, and lockers for students.
When was Deledda International School founded?
Deledda International School (DIS) was created by the Genoa City Council in 1999 and established by Ignazio Venzano in 2000. The Genoa Municipality acknowledged the school as an in-house institution in 2000.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Arts is a defined subject group in the MYP, including Music (MYP 1-3) and Visual Arts. The MYP curriculum lists eight subject groups, with Arts included as a core area of study.
