Canadian School of Florence
International School in Florence
Quick answer
Canadian School of Florence offers Canadian education, with notably small class sizes averaging 15 students. Tuition of $11,555–$21,940/year is in line with Florence averages.
Key facts
- Curriculum: Canadian taught at Canadian School of Florence.
- Tuition: $11,555–$21,940/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 15 (max 20) Florence international school · 323 students total.
- 26 nationalities top: Italian.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 8:15AM (Senior School), 8:30AM (Junior and Middle Schools).
323
26 (Italian)
15 avg / 20 max
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About Canadian School of Florence
The Canadian School of Florence is a private (International and Italian Paritaria) school that promotes global education in an international environment. CSF successfully combines the best of Canadian, Italian and International educational standards, by adopting the Ontario curriculum and modern teaching methodology, while recognizing the importance of maintaining our students’ cultural heritage.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
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.
- Learning support: moderate
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $11,555 – $21,940 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 11555-21940 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $17,958(+7%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $19,458 |
| Cost position in Florence | 67th percentile(above average) |
Canadian
USA SAT exam center, Italian Middle School state exams (INVALSI), Italian Senior School maturità exams
Italian, French
EAL (English as Additional Language) at Junior/Middle school; Learning Strategies and Guidance Counseling at Senior school
Yes
Yes
8:15AM (Senior School), 8:30AM (Junior and Middle Schools) – 3:00PM in Senior school, 3:30PM in Middle school, 4:00PM in Junior school
Yes, Junior/Middle school
Yes, Junior/Middle school
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Florence
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Common: Italian
Estimated Real Cost
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