Overview
La Scuola International School is a private, nonprofit PK-8 school that blends Italian language immersion with the IB curriculum inside a Reggio Emilia-inspired learning approach. The program starts with about 80% Italian instruction in kindergarten and first grade and shifts to more English in middle school, using inquiry-based, student-led learning centered on questions and projects. It is accredited by the International Baccalaureate (PYP/MYP) and recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, with campuses in the San Francisco Bay Area and a Milan campus opening in 2026–2027. Its goal is to educate globally minded, bilingual students who honor Italian heritage while engaging with international perspectives and preparing for further IB studies and responsible citizenship.
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What believers are saying
- Milano opened for 2026-27 with open days and weekly tours.
- La Scuola says new Milan facilities include robotics, 3D printing, and athletics.
- Recognized by Italy's ministry and operating in San Francisco and Silicon Valley broadens reach.
What critics are saying
- Milano remains an IB applicant, so full program credibility is unfinished.
- High tuition, up to $46,200, narrows families and pressures enrollment growth.
- If Milan admissions lag, expansion costs and staffing strain the nonprofit's finances.
What makes La Scuola International School unique
- La Scuola combines Reggio Emilia, IB, and Italian immersion across PK-8.
- Its Bay Area campuses and Milan campus create a rare transatlantic school network.
- Architect Michele Zini designs campuses around ateliers, courtyard learning, and experiential spaces.
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