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.
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.
Useful resources
| 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 |