International School of Siena
International School in Siena
Quick answer
International School of Siena (ISS) serves 200 students from 30 nationalities aged 3 to 18 in central Tuscany, Italy. The school is an IB Continuum World School, accredited by IBO and CIS. Tuition $13,470-$22,490 per year. Strong fit for academic, hospitality and remote-work expat families on Siena, Florence and broader Tuscany assignments seeking IB-track education with intentionally smaller cohort sizes in heritage central Italy.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at International School of Siena.
- Tuition: $13,470–$22,490/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 14 (max 18) Siena international school · 200 students total.
- 30 nationalities top: Italian.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO, CIS verified.
200
30 (Italian)
14 avg / 18 max
Rolling
IBO, CIS
About International School of Siena
International School of Siena provides high quality, international education for children starting from 3 years of age from the local and expatriate community around Siena.
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
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
Questions to ask the school
- Is an educational psychologist on staff or available by referral?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $13,470 – $22,490 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 13470-22490 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $19,630(+9%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $21,130 |
IB
IB Diploma
Our school average last year was 36.2
Italian, Spanish
unknown
Yes
Yes
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Siena
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Italian
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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