IST Programme

The International School of Turin (IST) is a benchmark for International Education in Piedmont, offering a comprehensive curriculum thanks to the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs.

Recognised and accredited by distinguished international institutes such as NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges) and CIS (Council of International Schools), IST guarantees an excellent education, characterised by high academic standards and an environment that nurtures each student’s growth. It’s the only school in Piedmont recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education as a private preschool and primary school, also offering a complete IB Full Continuum path and the American High School Diploma.

From preschool to Grade 12, students follow a continuous and coherent learning path, founded on the principles of Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) and the development of critical and analytical thinking. An educational experience preparing them to confidently face the challenges of the future.

What is the International
Baccalaureate (IB)

The International Baccalaureate (IB) is an international educational organization offering programs for students aged 3 to 18 years. Designed to be nurturing and inclusive, these programmes:

Promote critical thinking and interdisciplinary approach
Create self-aware and responsible global citizens
Prepare students to successfully deal with the social, emotional and intellectual challenges of the present world

The aim of the International Baccalaureate is the education of young people into curious, skilled and responsible citizens, able to promote a better world through intercultural understanding and mutual respect
At the end of the path, students earn a Double Diploma:

American High School Diploma

with the option to take the Advanced Placement (AP)

IB Diploma

recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education as equivalent to the Italian High School Degree (Maturità)

The IB diploma and the American High School Diploma completed with 3 AP’s provides access to Italian and international universities.

IB programs offered by IST

The IB is articulated into three educational programs, each designed for a specific academic stage: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for preschool and primary school, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for secondary school and part of High School and the Diploma Programme (DP) for the last years of High School:

IST Early Years

Age: 20 months – 6 years (Pioneers – Explorers – Discover/Investigators)
Goal: representing a school ready to welcome the child rather than expecting the child to be ready for the school.

IST Primary School

Age: 6-11 years (Grade 1-15)

Goal: promoting learning through active investigation, fostering children’s natural curiosity and building solid foundations for the future.

IST Middle School

Age: 11-13 years (Grade 6-8)

Goal: connecting theoretical knowledge to real life, developing interdisciplinary skills and promoting critical and reflexive learning.

IST High School

Age: 14-18 years (Pathways)
Goal: preparing students for university through a rigorous and balanced path valuing both academic and personal skills.

IB teaching method at IST

Innovative approach: the IB method is based on investigation, action and reflection, stimulating autonomous learning and the development of core skills such as communication, critical thinking and collaboration;
Comprehensive education: students become balanced individuals, prepared not only for university, but also to face the challenges of an evolving world;
Global vision: the IB program promotes an international education that encourages intercultural understanding and responsible citizenship.