Guiding Statements

The International School of Turin (IST) is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational School committed to providing higher education in English, from Preschool through to High School, for both international and local students.

Vision

To become the most stimulating school community in Italy, where students learn well and do good for others.

Mission Statement

IST inspires lifelong learning and international mindedness, empowering each student to reach their full potential while supporting their overall wellbeing.

International Mindedness

Respect for the interconnectedness of self, others, cultures and the environment.

CIS Code of Ethics

As an accredited school, IST adheres to the CIS Code of Ethics. The purpose of the CIS Code of Ethics (Council of International Schools) is to describe the moral principles upon which CIS members are expected to base their conduct and professional practice.
All CIS members are expected to:

Fulfill the promises stated in their guiding statements, policies, contracts, and promotional materials.
Strive for excellence.
Nurture a culture of care in which education, safety, and well-being of students and others are paramount.
Comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Respect the dignity and equality of all individuals, groups, and cultures.
Promote global citizenship.

IB learner profile

The aim of all IB programmes is to develop an international spirit allowing people to recognise their common humanity and contribute to protecting the earth to create a better and more peaceful world. (IB 2013)
IB learners strive to be:

Inquirers

We nurture our natural curiosity, developing our inquiry and research skills.
We know how to study and learn, autonomously and with others. We learn with enthusiasm and our love for knowledge extends for a lifetime.

Knowledgeable

We develop and use our conceptual understanding ability to acquire knowledge on a broad range of disciplines. We get passionate about topics and ideas that are meaningful both at global and local level.

Thinkers

We use critical and creative thinking skills to analyse complex issues and act responsibly.
We exercise our initiative in making reasoned and ethical decisions.

Communicators

We express ourselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in a variety of modes of communication. We collaborate effectively because we are able to listen to other people and the group’s point of view.

Principled

We act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice, and respect for the dignity of the individual, everywhere in the world.
We take responsibility for our own actions and the consequences that accompany them.

Open minded

We critically appreciate our own cultures and personal histories, as well as other’s values and traditions. We seek and evaluate a wide range of points of view and we are willing to grow from the experience.

Caring

We show empathy, compassion, and respect. We care about other’s needs and we commit ourselves into making a positive difference in the lives of others and in the world surrounding us.

Risk takers

We approach unfamiliar situations and uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work autonomously and in cooperation to develop new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient towards challenges and changes.

Balanced

We understand the importance of intellectual, physical and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being for themselves and others. We recognise our interdependence to each other and to the world we live in.

Reflective

We reflect on our world, our ideas and experiences. We are able to assess and understand our strengths and limitations in order to support our learning and personal development.

UN Declaration of Human Rights

The International School of Turin strives to offer an educational programme that supports, and is consistent with, the spirit of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Doing so, IST is committed to safeguarding student wellbeing. We believe it is the fundamental right of all children and young people to learn and grow in a secure and effective environment; we have the moral and legal responsibility to ensure that children in our care are not placed at any risk of harm, through our policies and procedures to protect our students.
The International School of Turin endorses the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), of which our host country, Italy, is a signatory.