Welcome to Florence Bilingual School
With 50 years of experience, our school has a well-established reputation for providing an outstanding education that seamlessly blends tradition and innovation.
We design our educational approach to ensure that students develop the necessary skills to thrive in their personal growth journey while enjoying their learning experiences.
Florence Bilingual School is accredited by
MIDDLE SCHOOL | 11-14 YEARS OLD
Multilingualism and Unique Opportunities
At FBS, middle school students prepare for successful and smooth entry into Italian and international high schools through:
- An Integrated Bilingual Curriculum: Italian curriculum enriched by the Cambridge International Pathway. .
- Multilingual Programme to also learn French or Spanish with native speaking teachers. .
- Following Passion: annual personal project in English on a topic of interest to the student, guided by a tutor .
- Immersion Stay: 1-2 week experience in a college in the UK including lessons, sport, culture and fun. .
- Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL): (programme in English) to accompany each student on a path of personal growth and wellbeing. .
- FBS Club: a unique opportunity to develop skills and make friends for life: Debate Club (Model United Nations), Young Reporters, Art, Fashion, Music and Sport! .
Pre-school | 3-6 Years
A Competitive Advantage to Thrive Beyond the Classroom
At FBS, we understand the pivotal role that pre-school plays in laying a strong foundation for each child's learning journey.
That's why we offer a one-of-a-kind bilingual learning experience where little learners are immersed in both Italian and English. Your child will have the opportunity to become bilingual, amplifying their cognitive abilities and fostering an open mindset.
Secure your child's place in our nurturing community and provide them with a solid foundation for a lifetime of growth and success.
We currently have only a few spots left for the 3-year-old age group.
How can we help you?
Ekaterina Gres, our friendly Admissions Officer, will be happy to:
provide you with all the information you may need about our school and the opportunities we offer our students
organise a meeting with our School Heads or Coordinators for you to learn more about our learning approach and curriculum
accompany you on a tour of the school tailored to your needs
assist you through our admissions process
Come rendere lo studio dell’analisi grammaticale chiaro e davvero indelebile per gli studenti? ✨ Ecco come i nostri docenti della #scuolaprimaria hanno trasformato il “nome” in un percorso da esplorare con grinta… proprio come su una pista da corsa! 🏁
Venite a scoprire di più sul nostro approccio✨
Registratevi per il prossimo Open Day del 13/12 📅 - Lin in bio
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How can grammar become clear, meaningful, and truly unforgettable for students? ✨ Here’s how our #primaryschool teachers turned the study of nouns into an exciting journey to explore… just like racing along a track! 🏁
Come and discover more about our approach! ✨
Register for our next Open Day on 13 December📅 - Link in bio
Ecco la nostra Hanna, insegnante della #scuoladellinfanzia (3-6 anni), introduce i bambini ai suoni e alle lettere con il programma “ABC, See Hear Do”.
Movimento, immagini e suoni rendono l’apprendimento naturale e divertente!
✨ Un approccio che avvia i piccoli alla lettura e al #bilinguismo, e che continua alla #scuolaprimaria con il programma Cambridge International.
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Here’s our Hanna, #preschool teacher (ages 3-6), introducing children to sounds and letters with the “ABC, See Hear Do” programme.
Movement, visuals, and sounds make learning natural and fun!
✨ An approach that starts little ones on reading and #bilingualism, and continues in #primaryschool with the Cambridge International programme.
Scegli il meglio per i tuoi figli: il nostro percorso bilingue accreditato Cambridge International che li prepara per il mondo! Vieni a conoscerci al nostro prossimo Open Day!
Choose the best for your children: our bilingual path accredited Camdrige International that preapres them for the world! Come meet us at our next Open Day!
Ogni bambino ha bisogno di essere ascoltato, protetto e incoraggiato a esplorare. Alla FBS lo facciamo con cura e dedizione, coltivando la loro curiosità e invitando ogni alunno a sognare in grande perché possa diventare la migliore versione di sé.
✨ Salvaguardiamo il presente di ogni bambino e aiutiamoli a spiegare le ali verso un futuro luminoso! 🌍 #giornatamondialeinfanziaeadolescenza
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Every child needs to be heard, protected, and encouraged to explore. At FBS, we do this with care and dedication, nurturing their curiosity and inviting each student to dream big so they can become the best version of themselves.
✨ Let’s hold every child’s present with care and help them spread their wings toward a bright future! 🌍 #WorldChildrensDay
🌍✈️ Alla #scuolamedia le lezioni di geografia diventano un viaggio intorno al mondo, fatto di scoperte, curiosità e confronto. I nostri studenti esplorano culture lontane, sognano destinazioni ancora da visitare e raccontano le loro esperienze di viaggio, imparando a guardare il mondo con una prospettiva più ampia e globale. 🌎💫
E non solo: diventano veri e propri “travel agent”!
Creano dépliant, sviluppano itinerari ricchi di informazioni e curiosità raccontando il loro viaggio immaginario con creatività, passione e competenze di public speaking sempre più solide. 🎤✨
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🌍✈️ In #middleschool, Geography lessons turn into a journey around the world — full of discovery, curiosity, and cultural exchange.
Our students explore distant cultures, dream of destinations yet to visit, and share their travel experiences while learning to see the world from a broader, more global perspective. 🌎💫
And that’s not all — they become real “travel agents”!
They design brochures and create travel itineraries filled with fascinating facts and curiosities, presenting their imaginary trips with creativity, passion, and ever-growing public speaking skills. 🎤✨
FAQs
Florence Bilingual School offers a bilingual Italian-English curriculum from nursery to secondary school. Recognized as a paritaria school by the Ministry of Education and Merit, we combine the Italian curriculum with the prestigious and rigorous Cambridge International Pathway, designed by academic experts to provide students with the most advanced educational opportunities.
The school offers students aged 3-14 a wide range of extra-curricular activities, many of which are conducted in English. From sports to music, from art to drama, from journalism to Debate - Model United Nations, to STEM, our after-school activities are all designed to enrich the school curriculum and offer pupils an additional opportunity to discover and cultivate their interests, passions and talents.
Being immersed in a bilingual environment from an early age is an unparalleled opportunity. Beyond mastering Italian and English, students at Florence Bilingual School develop enhanced cognitive abilities, including improved concentration, multitasking, abstract thinking, creativity, communication skills, empathy, and cultural awareness.
The Florence Bilingual School follows the regional school calendar but opens to pupils from the first working day in September until the last working day in June. Nursery and pre-school pupils can choose to attend the summer centres organised by the school, which are usually held in the first two weeks of July. For the Menarini Baby nursery school the summer centres last the whole month of July.
The tuition fee includes canteen service, extended opening hours from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with supervision, and the shuttle service between school buildings during school hours. Extra-curricular activities (FBS Clubs), educational visits, school trips, Immersion Stay, and morning school bus service are not included.
The Florence Bilingual School organises summer centres for the first weeks of July for children aged 3-6. For children not enrolled in the school, participation is subject to the availability of places. For further information: eca@florencebilingualschool.it
