International School of Trieste
International School in Trieste
Quick answer
International School of Trieste is a American-curriculum school in Trieste, Italy. Annual tuition runs $8,610-$11,990; total annual cost reaches roughly $11,800 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. The school enrols around 340 students from 28 nationalities.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American taught at International School of Trieste.
- Tuition: $8,610–$11,990/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 25) Trieste international school · 340 students total.
- 28 nationalities expat-heavy mix.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:30.
- Accreditations: MSA-CESS verified.
340
28
20 avg / 25 max
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MSA-CESS
About International School of Trieste
The International School of Trieste is a nonprofit school offering a diploma legally recognized by the Italian State. IST offers a world-class education to international and Italian students from two years to university.
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.
- EAL/ESL support listed
Not published
- —Learning-support provision not published
- —Educational-psychologist availability not stated
- —In-house specialist staff not listed
Questions to ask the school
- What in-house learning-support specialists do you employ (SENCo, learning-support teachers, speech & language therapist, occupational therapist), and what is each one's caseload?
- 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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $8,610 – $11,990 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 8610-11990 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $11,800(+15%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $13,300 |
American
Italian, French, German, Spanish
unknown
English as a Second Language
8:30 – 15:00
School fees at the IST include lunch for all students as well as snacks for children in the Early Childhood.
An alternative to the daily menu is always available for vegans/vegetarians and students who have allergies or specific dietary requirements.
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 Trieste
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Moderately diverse
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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