Smiling International School
International School in Ferrara
Quick answer
Smiling International School is a IB-curriculum school in Ferrara, Italy. It is accredited by IBO and serves ages Ages 2 to 18.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at Smiling International School.
- Avg class size: 17 Ferrara international school · 450 students total.
- 18 nationalities top: Italian.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8.15 am.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
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About Smiling International School
Smiling International School is a private, bilingual school which caters for 450 students from 2-18 years of age. The school hosts Early Years, Primary School, Middle School and High School. Smiling International School is: 1) Accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education and Merit 2) An International Baccalaureate® World School authorized to deliver the IB Diploma Programme
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states some support, but key details aren't published — confirm the gaps below before applying.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
IB
The school prepares students to achieve CEFR Certification in English, Italian, Spanish and Chinese. Exams are optional.
98% success rate for Cambridge Assessment Exams
Chinese, Spanish and Italian
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8.15 am – 4.30 pm
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Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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School Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Italian
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