A School Year at ISF

    The International School of Florence (ISF) is one of the oldest international schools in Europe, culminating in the International Baccalaureate Diploma, the surest path to accessing the broadest choice of colleges and universities throughout the world. As a non-profit educational institution, ISF embodies the values of the Renaissance by striving for academic excellence while developing students’ creativity, intellectual curiosity, innovative spirit and appreciation for beauty. At ISF, students are prepared for the challenges of tomorrow through a focus on their potential today.

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    What is Theory of Knowledge (ToK)?

    A key part of learning at the International School of Florence.

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    Celebrating internationalism at the International School of Florence

    Students at the International School of Florence are taught to appreciate multiculturalism, a value reflected in the city's rich history.

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    ISF Community Service Day

    Students at ISF are encouraged to give back, learning to be pillars of the community.

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    Early Childhood Program at the International School of Florence 

    For many people, early childhood can be summed up by the image of a curious and eager child staring into a pond to see the magical world of nature unfolding. ...

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    How ISF’s values enhance education and wellbeing

    Ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

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    From school to stage: the Cantabile Choir

    Children's voices delight in Vienna.

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    Wellbeing at ISF: making learning better

    The school's focus on student wellbeing is tied into their ambitions for student growth both inside and outside of the classroom.

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    Promoting learning with technology

    If you happen to be walking down the street in Los Angeles, you may very well find yourself face-to-face with a delivery robot. Technological innovations are changing the fabric of ...

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    ISF students learn business management fundamentals

    Students at the International School of Florence are embarking on a fashion business venture.

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    ISF bridges self and international celebrations

    Aspiring to excellence in inclusion and diversity at the International School of Florence.

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    ISF Annual TEDxISF Youth Event: Educating for Opinionating

    Imagine choosing an interesting and debate-worthy topic, thinking critically about it, and then standing up in front of a hundred people and wittingly describing your point of view on the ...

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    The International School of Florence celebrates the holidays with literature

    Books abound with reading groups, challenges, and frequent book fairs.

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    Florence as inspiration at ISF

    Florence is an extension of the classroom, providing endless opportunities for cultural enrichment.

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    Giving back: the first Annual Community Service Day at ISF!

    The International School of Florence inaugurated its first Community Service Day on Tuesday, October 3!

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    Getting off to a great start at ISF

    ISF students start the academic year with positive experiences.

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    Exciting new initiatives at the International School of Florence

    ISF announces the opening of a new boarding house and the fact that it has become a licensed Independent Award Centre for the Duke of Edinburgh International Award (DofE).

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    Model(ing) United Nations at ISF

    The International School of Florence welcomed nearly 150 students from all over Italy to the Upper School Campus.

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    Connecting the past with the present: ISF Alumni Celebration

    On Saturday April 1, the International School of Florence hosted an alumni reunion to celebrate its 70th anniversary. Founded in 1952, ISF is one of the oldest international schools in ...

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    Studying art history at ISF

    Students at The International School of Florence gain insight among the city's monuments and museums.

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    Competitive Sports at the International School of Florence (Upper School) 

    Sport, whether in teams or individual, has been a fundamental part of life at the International School of Florence since the school began in the 1950s. Today, after some challenging ...

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    Moving on from school: college counseling at ISF

    ISF has appointed a new College Counselor, Rhonda Carr, to guide students through the difficult process of applying to international universities.

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    The Festival of Song by the International School of Florence

    The annual Festival of Song by the International School of Florence brings impressive musical talent and holiday cheer.

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    Thanksgiving at International School Florence

    American ISF community members talk about what they are thankful for this Thanksgiving.

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