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Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IB (PYP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP)
Taught languages Italian, French, German, Spanish, English
Strengths Languages, Academic Enrichment, Performing Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
The English International School of Padua is an international school in Italy serving students aged 1 to 18 across Nursery/Infant, Primary, Middle and High School. It operates in purpose-built buildings on Via Forcellini: 164 houses Middle and High School, 168 serves Nursery/Infant and Primary. The curriculum combines EYFS, the IB Primary Years Programme, Cambridge IGCSE and the IB Diploma Programme, with English as the main language and bilingual English-Italian instruction. Cambridge IGCSE is offered for ages 14–16, and the Diploma Programme for the final two years (ages 16–19). Facilities include two equipped gyms, outdoor football field, a large green area for cricket and rounders, an outdoor synthetic pitch, an athletics track, IT and science labs, English and Italian libraries, and on-site canteens with nutritionist-approved menus. The campus features a geo-solar system and a green oasis. Extracurriculars include MUN, TOK, Diploma Success workshops, Trinity Music Exams, DELE/DELF/Goethe, and Empathia CAS project.
Via Egidio Forcellini, 164/168, 35128 Padova PD, Italy
The Essentials
The English International School of Padua has 700 pupils, instruction in English, Italian.
Location
Via Forcellini 168, 35128 Padova, Italy. The campus comprises two buildings: Via Forcellini 168 houses Nursery/Infant and Primary, while Via Forcellini 164 houses Middle and High School.
Stages
Nursery/Infant School; Elementary School; Middle School; High School
Type
Private international institute
Pupil Nationality Mix
700 students; 46 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support
A School Psychologist supports students, and an external Psychologist provides consultancy and life coaching.
Country affiliation
Italy
Bus service
The EISP bus service covers areas in and around the province of Padua. It is available for students aged three and up. For 3- to 5-year-olds, an assistant on board may be required. Online booking is available and home pick-up/drop-off is provided.
Fees
Annual tuition at The English International School of Padua ranges from EUR 7,600 to EUR 14,700 for 2026/27.
School fees (School Year 2025/2026)
Application / Enrolment fee - Enrolment / Re‑Enrolment fee: €1,500.00 (required annually as part of the total amount due). - A one‑off reduction of €500 applies if the enrolment fee is paid by Friday 31 January 2025 (the reduction does not apply to subsequent annual enrolments).
Tuition fees by school level (amounts shown as Enrolment + 1st instalment + 2nd instalment; where applicable a discounted total is shown when enrolment fee paid by 31 January 2025) - Nursery / Infant School: - Enrolment: €1,500.00 - 1st instalment: €2,950.00 - 2nd instalment: €2,950.00 - Total annual amount: €7,400.00 - Discounted total if enrolment fee is paid by 31 January 2025: €6,900.00.
- Elementary School (Reception – Year 5): - Enrolment: €1,500.00 - 1st instalment: €4,000.00 - 2nd instalment: €4,000.00 - Total annual amount: €9,500.00 - Discounted total if enrolment fee is paid by 31 January 2025: €9,000.00.
- Middle School: - Enrolment: €1,500.00 - 1st instalment: €5,250.00 - 2nd instalment: €5,250.00 - Total annual amount: €12,000.00 - Discounted total if enrolment fee is paid by 31 January 2025: €11,500.00.
- High School: - Enrolment: €1,500.00 - 1st instalment: €6,600.00 - 2nd instalment: €6,600.00 - Total annual amount: €14,700.00 - Discounted total if enrolment fee is paid by 31 January 2025: €14,200.00.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard instalment schedule (for the 2025/2026 year): 1st instalment due Thursday 31 July 2025; 2nd instalment due Wednesday 7 January 2026. Year 12 (final year) full payment due Thursday 31 July 2025. - The enrolment / re‑enrolment fee must be paid to finalise enrolment; families receive written confirmation of acceptance and are required to sign the school contract. Receipt of the bank transfer for enrolment is requested as part of formalisation. - Sibling discounts: 10% discount on school fees for the second child enrolled, 15% discount for each additional sibling. These sibling discounts do not apply to the enrolment / re‑enrolment fee. - Students joining during the school year: enrolment fee and school fees are calculated pro rata based on the number of months of attendance. - VAT: the amounts indicated are exempt from VAT under the referenced national regulation.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed as an offered service on the published fee schedule; no boarding fees are specified.
Other costs and exclusions (items explicitly not included in the standard tuition) - School fees include: lunch service, scheduled trips, textbooks, and one exam session for A2 KEY or B1 PET (Elementary) or B2 First (Middle). These included services are non‑refundable if unused. - School fees do not include: school uniforms; IGCSE and IB examination fees; CAS activities; after‑school lessons; extracurricular activities; the transport service (bus); DELE/DELF/Goethe language exams; Trinity Music Exams. These items are charged separately.
Additional / optional fees - Middle School EAL (English as an Additional Language): total €2,500.00, billed as €1,250.00 (1st instalment) + €1,250.00 (2nd instalment). This is mandatory for students who require English support. - High School AL/AS (Additional Subject / Language): total €2,500.00, billed as €1,250.00 + €1,250.00. This option is available on student request and is not included in the standard curriculum.
Transport fees and arrangements - Per‑trip bus rates (single trip prices shown): - Area A (within 7 km): €12.00 per trip - Area B (within 15 km): €15.00 per trip - Area C (within 30 km): €17.00 per trip - Area D (within 100 km): €18.00 per trip. - Premium Plan discounts on bulk trip purchases (discounts apply only to single purchase orders): 10% discount on 101+ trips; 22.5% discount on 201+ trips; 35% discount on 301+ trips. All above amounts for single trips are VAT‑inclusive where indicated. A 25% discount is granted for each younger sibling on transport. Any required number of trips must be booked and settled in advance. Distances are calculated in a straight line.
Refund information - Included services (lunch, scheduled trips, textbooks, and the single exam session specified for each level) are stated to be non‑refundable if unused. No broader refund policy for tuition instalments or enrolment fees is specified on the published fee schedule.
Fee payment options - For enrolment, the school requests receipt of the bank transfer for the enrolment fee as part of the formal enrolment process (bank transfer is therefore an accepted payment method for the enrolment fee). The published enrolment procedure requests the bank transfer receipt. The fee schedule itself does not list additional specific payment channels (such as credit card or direct debit) for routine tuition instalments. Families should use the bank transfer method for enrolment unless otherwise instructed.
Academics
The English International School of Padua teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), IB (PYP), Cambridge IGCSE, IB (DP) for students aged 1 to 18.
Curriculum
EISP provides bilingual education in English and Italian, with English as the main language of communication. The school serves students from age 1 to 18 across Nursery/Infant, Elementary, Middle, and High School in two purpose-built buildings: the 164 building houses Middle and High School, and the 168 building houses Nursery/Infant and Primary. Cambridge IGCSE is offered for ages 14-16, while the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is offered for the final two years (ages 16-19). The Cambridge IGCSE curriculum focuses on a broad range of subjects and includes end-of-course assessments. The IB Diploma Programme provides a two-year, university-oriented framework with a core of Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service, and six subject groups.
Exam Results
Cambridge IGCSE examinations are taken at the end of the two-year course and are set and marked by Cambridge International Examinations. IGCSE exam sessions are held twice a year, in June and November; results are communicated to schools directly by Cambridge in August and January. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme results include notable achievements, such as a 45-point score in 2015, and DP graduates have gained admission to universities worldwide, including Ivy League institutions in the USA and UK universities such as Bath, Bristol, UCL, Warwick, Edinburgh, Hartpury, London, and Royal Holloway, as well as Eindhoven University of Technology, IE Business School, Bocconi, Cattolica, SID, Padua, LUISS, NABA, San Raffaele, and UniCamillus.
Higher Education Progression
DP graduates pursue higher education at prestigious universities worldwide, including Ivy League institutions in the USA and renowned UK universities such as Bath, Bristol, UCL, Warwick, Edinburgh, Hartpury, London, and Royal Holloway, as well as Eindhoven University of Technology, IE Business School, Bocconi, Cattolica, SID, Padua, LUISS, NABA, San Raffaele, and UniCamillus.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Students are encouraged to reach their full potential, with careful attention applied to ensure their self-esteem is positively reinforced and maintained.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school offers education bilingually in English and Italian, with English as the main language of communication.
Mental Wellbeing
Empathia is a student-led CAS project dedicated to promoting mental health awareness and well-being within the community.
Safeguarding
The School's Mission provides a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Include the academic year of interest, the student's personal information and any relevant school documentation. This initiates the enrolment process. 2. Introductory Meeting with the Head of School and School Tour: Schedule a meeting with the appropriate Head of School, either in person or via Google Meet. International families should contact the Admissions Office at least one week before arriving in Padua to ensure availability. A school tour is arranged during this step. 3. Entrance Exams: Entrance exams are required only for students in Grades 3 through 11. The exams are usually conducted at EISP. If a family cannot come to Padua, the exams may be supervised by a teacher or proctor from the student's current school under specific conditions. 4. Evaluation of the Admission Application: The Admissions Board will review the application. The results are communicated via email. An enrolment proposal is provided with the results. The timeframe is 10 working days. 5. Signing the Contract and Finalising Enrolment: Upon acceptance, the family must sign the contract and pay the enrolment fee to complete enrolment. Enrolment is formalised only after receiving the following documents: birth certificate/identity document/passport of the student; passports/identity documents of the parents; passport-sized photo of the student; medical certificate or self-certification (with medical conditions/allergies or food intolerances); and receipt of bank transfer for enrolment. Admission to an advanced class depends on directives of the Ministry of Education. During the enrolment process, the family provides information regarding linguistic, social and emotional development, health or family dynamics; if such information emerges after enrolment, the contract may be withdrawn.
FAQs
What curriculum does EISP follow?
EISP combines EYFS, the IB Primary Years Programme, Cambridge IGCSE (ages 14-16), and the IB Diploma Programme (ages 16-18). English is the main language with bilingual English-Italian instruction throughout.
What age range does the school serve?
The school serves students aged 1 to 18 across Nursery/Infant, Primary, Middle, and High School divisions in two purpose-built buildings.
What are the tuition fees?
Fees range from EUR 6,900 to EUR 14,200 per year depending on school level. An annual enrolment fee of EUR 1,500 applies, with a EUR 500 early payment discount if paid by January 31.
How diverse is the student body?
EISP has 700 students representing 46 nationalities, creating a genuinely international community in Padua.
Where do graduates go to university?
Graduates attend prestigious universities worldwide including Ivy League institutions, Bath, Bristol, UCL, Warwick, Edinburgh, IE Business School, and Eindhoven University of Technology.
Is there a school bus service?
Yes. The EISP bus service covers areas in and around the province of Padua for students aged three and up. An assistant may be required on board for children aged 3-5. Booking is available online.
What facilities does the school have?
The campus has two gyms, a football field, cricket and rounders green, synthetic pitch, athletics track, IT labs, science laboratories, music and art spaces, a soft playroom, and a theatre room.
Does the school provide meals?
Yes. Two in-house canteens prepare daily meals with fresh, seasonal ingredients in collaboration with a SIAN nutritionist. Alternative menus for allergies and dietary requirements are available.
What languages are taught?
English and Italian are the main languages. The school also offers Spanish (DELE), French (DELF), and German (Goethe) with external certification opportunities.
Is there any wellbeing support?
A School Psychologist supports students and an external Psychologist provides consultancy and life coaching. The student-led Empathia CAS project promotes mental health awareness.
What are the school's IB results?
The school reports an average IB score of 34 points. Cambridge IGCSE exams are held twice yearly in June and November with results communicated by Cambridge directly.
When was the school founded?
EISP was established in 1987 in Padua and has been providing bilingual international education for over 38 years.
How do I apply?
Submit an information request via the online form or email enrolment@eisp.it. You will then be invited for an introductory meeting followed by assessment and enrolment confirmation.
