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
Imparare l’inglese e l’italiano insieme, in modo naturale e strutturato, aiuta i bambini a pensare, comunicare e crescere bilingui.
Alla FBS – dal #nido alla #scuoladellinfanzia, dalla #scuolaprimaria alla #scuolamedia – accompagniamo ogni studente in un percorso fatto di scoperta, divertimento e metodo. 🌍📚🗣️
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Learning English and Italian together, in a natural and structured way, helps children think, communicate, and grow up bilingual.
At FBS – from #nursery to #preschool, from #primaryschool to #middleschool – we guide every student through a journey of discovery, fun, and method. 🌍📚🗣️
I nostri Young Reporters hanno concluso un anno straordinario al club di giornalismo della FBS!
Dall’intervista alla sindaca di Firenze, Sara Funaro, alla visita alla sede RAI di Firenze, hanno vissuto esperienze uniche.
Con passione, creatività e uno sguardo originale, hanno raccontato la scuola e il mondo che ci circonda.
🎧🗞️ Non perdete l’ultimo numero del magazine FBS Breaking News e l’episodio finale del Podcast (su Spotify)!
👉 Link in bio per leggere e ascoltare!
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Our Young Reporters have wrapped up an amazing year in the FBS journalism club!
From interviewing the Mayor of Florence, Sara Funaro, to visiting the RAI studios in Florence, they lived unforgettable experiences.
With passion, creativity, and a fresh perspective, they shared stories about our school and the world around us.
🎧🗞️ Don’t miss the latest issue of FBS Breaking News magazine and the final Podcast episode (available on Spotify)!
👉 Link in bio to read and listen!
Crescere bilingui con noi della FBS significa vivere immersi in un mondo di esperienze, gioco, cura e amicizie… in due lingue!
Contattateci per scoprire il nostro percorso a partire dal nido.
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Growing up bilingual with us at FBS means being immersed in a world of experiences, play, care, and friendships… in two languages!
Contact us to discover our journey starting from nursery.
I tuoi figli amano le scienze e sono curiosi? 🔍🧪
Scopri il nostro Little Scientist FBS Club, una delle molte attività extracurriculari in inglese che offriamo ai nostri studenti dalla #scuoladellinfanzia alla #scuolamedia✨ Entusiasmo, curiosità e talento in azione!
Prenota una visita privata o una call sul nostro sito. 🌐📞
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Do your kids love science and feel curious? 🔍🧪
Check out Little Scientist FBS Club, one of the English #extracurricularactivities activities we offer from #preschool to #middleschool.
✨ A journey of enthusiasm, curiosity, and talent!
Book a private tour or a call on our website. 🌐📞
🔍 Scopri la nostra #scuoladellinfanzia e il meraviglioso viaggio che attende i tuoi figli. Richiedi una visita privata sul nostro sito.
📌 Riapriamo il 27 Agosto!
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🔍Discover our #preschool and the wonderful journey that awaits your children. Visit our website and book a private tour.
📌We are back on August 27th!
🎨✨ Creatività in passerella!
Alla FBS, la #creatività prende forma ogni giorno:
📚 in classe
🎭 nelle #attivitàextracurriculari
🧵 come il nostro #FBSFashionClub!
Le nostre studentesse della #scuolamedia hanno dato vita a creazioni uniche, guidate con passione dalla nostra Ms Di Mauro.
👗 Piccole fashion designer crescono!
✨ Scopri tutti i look nel video! Link in bio
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🎨✨ Creativity on the runway!
At FBS, #creativity comes to life every day:
📚 in class
🎭 in #extracurricularactivities
🧵 like our #FBSFashionClub!
Our #middleschool students created unique designs, guided with passion by our Ms Di Mauro.
👗 Young fashion designers in the making!
✨ Watch the full video to see all the looks! Link in bio
🔍 Il pensiero critico nasce dal cambiare prospettiva.
👀 Alla FBS crediamo che sia fondamentale incoraggiare i nostri #studenti, di ogni età, a osservare il mondo da punti di vista diversi. Solo così possono imparare a pensare in modo più profondo, flessibile e creativo, trovando soluzioni innovative alle sfide che incontrano ogni giorno.
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🔍 #criticalthinking thinking begins with a shift in perspective.
👀 At FBS, we believe it’s essential to encourage #students of all ages to look at the world from different points of view. This helps them think more deeply, flexibly, and creatively — and to find innovative solutions to the challenges they face every day.
👣 I grandi passi iniziano da quelli piccoli…
Alla FBS, crediamo che l’autonomia non sia solo una competenza, ma un vero e proprio atteggiamento. 💡
Per questo la coltiviamo fin dai primi anni, offrendo ai nostri piccoli esperienze concrete in un ambiente sicuro, accogliente e stimolante.
🎯 Guarda i nostri bambini della #scuoladellinfanzia all’opera con i telai per le allacciature #Montessori — strumenti semplici ma potentissimi che li aiutano a sviluppare concentrazione, coordinazione e precisione nei gesti quotidiani: allacciarsi le scarpe, abbottonarsi, chiudere una zip…
Non è solo vestirsi da soli: è imparare a dire “Ce la faccio da solo!” 💪
🌱 Perché l’autonomia non è “fare da soli”, ma avere il giusto supporto per riuscirci.
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👣 Big steps start small…
At FBS, we believe autonomy isn’t just a skill — it’s a mindset. 💡✨ That’s why we nurture it from the very beginning, offering our little learners real experiences in a safe, welcoming space.
🎯 Check out our #preschoolers in action with the #Montessori dressing frames — fun, hands-on tools that help them master everyday tasks like tying shoes, buttoning shirts, and zipping up jackets.
It’s not just about getting dressed — it’s about building focus, coordination, and the confidence to say: “I can do it!” 💪
🌱 Because true independence doesn’t mean doing it alone — it means having the right support to succeed.
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. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
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
