Admissions

IST is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational day school. Because of its international nature, priority for admissions is given to international, English-speaking candidates, then to international candidates who do not speak English, and to enrolled students’ siblings.

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Our IST Admissions is always available to assist you with inquiries.

Contact us via e-mail admissions@isturin.it or phone +39 011 645 967 to set up a videoconference or to book an individual tour to know more about our school. 

 

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Upon making an online application, it should be noted that IST reserves the right to determine appropriate grade level placements within its school programme. Students will generally be placed according to their previous schooling, official transfer documents, their birth date, and their English language skills.

Placement examinations in English and mathematics will be arranged for all students applying to enter grades 6-12. Please note that there is a fee for the placement examination of € 25.00.

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Useful resources

Grade equivalents - Age and grade comparison by country
Age IST USA/Canada Italy UK Japan
3 Nursery EC1 Asilo Nursery
4 Prekindergarten EC2 Asilo Reception
5 Kindergarten Kindergarten Asilo Year 1
6 Grade 1 Grade 1 1a elementare Year 2 Primary 1
7 Grade 2 Grade 2 2a elementare Year 3 Primary 2
8 Grade 3 Grade 3 3a elementare Year 4 Primary 3
9 Grade 4 Grade 4 4a elementare Year 5 Primary 4
10 Grade 5 Grade 5 5a elementare Year 6 Primary 5
11 Grade 6 Grade 6 1a media Year 7 Primary 6
12 Grade 7 Grade 7 2a media Year 8 Junior High 7
13 Grade 8 Grade 8 3a media Year 9 Junior High 8
14 Grade 9 Grade 9 1a superiore Year 10 Junior High 9
15 Grade 10 Grade 10 2a superiore Year 11 High School 10
16 Grade 11 Grade 11 3a superiore Year 12 High School 11
17 Grade 12 Grade 12 4a superiore Year 13 High School 12
18 5a superiore