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
🐣 Buona Pasqua e buone vacanze a tutte le famiglie FBS...e a quelle che si uniranno a noi in futuro! 🐰
📅 La FBS sarà chiusa dal 17/04 al 22/04 inclusi.
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🐣 Happy Easter and happy holidays to FBS current and future families! 🐰
📅 The FBS will be closed from 17/04 to 22/04 included.
Scoprite il progetto delle classi terze della #scuolaprimaria! 🎥 Un mix di bilinguismo 🇬🇧, tecnologia💻, arte e learner habits 🌱 per studenti curiosi e pronti a crescere!
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Check out our Y4 primary school student’ project! 🎬 Blending bilingualism 🇮🇹, smart tech use 💡, art and learner habits 🌟 for curious students ready to thrive!
🇮🇹 A marzo abbiamo accolto Stefania Guarnieri di Associazione Guarnieri per un toccante intervento sulla sicurezza stradale con le classi terze della #scuolamedia. ogni scelta sulla strada conta. 🚸❤️
📽️ Guardate il reel per rivivere l’incontro e ascoltare le riflessioni dei nostri studenti!
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🇬🇧 In March, we welcomed Stefania Guarnieri for a powerful road safety talk with our year 9 #middleschool students. Every choice we make on the road matters. 🚸❤️
📽️Watch the reel for key moments from the meeting and our students’ reflections.
🎓 Cosa Dicono le Famiglie FBS della nostra Scuola? 💬
Scorri per scoprire come la nostra scuola sta facendo la differenza nel percorso di apprendimento e crescita dei nostri studenti.
✨ Didattica di Qualità – Una base solida per il loro successo futuro.
🏫 Ambiente Sano e Sicuro – Un luogo dove gli studenti si sentono accolti e possono prosperare.
🌟 Leadership e Cultura – Guidati da uno scopo, ispirati da valori.
📣 Comunicazione Chiara – Sempre aggiornati, passo dopo passo.
Siamo orgogliosi e continueremo a crescere insieme! Grazie di cuore a tutte le famiglie per la fiducia e il sostegno!
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🎓 What Do Our Families Say About US? 💬
Swipe through to see how our school is making a difference in our students’ learning and personal growth path.
✨ Strong Academics – A solid foundation for future success.
🏫 Safe & Healthy Environment – A place where students feel cared for and thrive.
🌟 Leadership & Culture – Guided by purpose, driven by values.
📣 Clear Communication – You’re always in the loop, every step of the way.
We’re proud—and we’ll keep moving forward! Thanks to all our families for your trust and support!
#centriestivi 3-5 ANNI
🌞 1 - 11 luglio | 2 settimane di pura avventura!
Preparate le valigie (dell`immaginazione)! ✈️
Con le nostre tre simpatiche mascotte, partiremo per un fantastico viaggio tra Spagna, Nuova Zelanda e Brasile: culture, suoni, colori e tanto divertimento aspettano i vostri piccoli esploratori!
👩🏫 Insegnanti madrelingua inglese e italiane guideranno i bambini in:
🎨 Attività creative
💦 Splash games e giochi d`acqua
🌍 Scoperte dal mondo
🍓 Merende speciali ispirate ai paesi del viaggio
👉 Early bird: quota scontata per iscrizioni entro il 18 aprile!
Posti limitati — non lasciarti sfuggire questa estate unica!
Link in bio per info e iscrizioni
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🇬🇧 SUMMER CAMP for 3-5 YEAR OLDS
🌞 July 1st – 11th | 2 weeks of pure fun!
Pack your (imagination) bags! ✈️
Together with our 3 cheerful mascots, we’ll explore Spain, New Zealand and Brazil — a world full of sounds, colours, cultures and endless fun for your little adventurers!
👩🏫 With native English and Italian teachers, children will enjoy:
🎨 Creative workshops
💦 Splash games and water fun
🌍 Cultural discoveries
🍓 Special snacks inspired by the countries we explore
👉 Early bird discount for registrations by April 18th!
Limited spots — don’t miss this one-of-a-kind summer journey!
Link in bio for info and registration
#giornatainternazionaledellafelicità 🙂✨ #internationaldayofhappiness
👉Scopri di più sul significato di questa giornata al link in bio!
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👉Find out more about this day in the Link in bio!
🌍✨ Giovani oggi, leader domani! ✨🌍
I nostri alumni e membri del FBS Debate Club FBS stanno dando il meglio di loro alle conferenze Model United Nations in tutta Europa! 🌟
📍 Novembre 2024 - BERMUN a Berlino
📍 Gennaio 2025 - PRAMUN a Praga
📍 Ora - #MilanMUN2025 all`Università Bocconi
🎤🌐 Rappresentando diverse nazioni, dibattono di sfide globali, affinano competenze in politica estera, lobbying e public speaking: un`esperienza davvero formativa!
🔊 Ascoltate l’intervista a due di loro sull`esperienza a Praga! 👏 Fieri dei nostri studenti e alumni! 🏆🌍
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🌍✨ Today’s Youth, Tomorrow’s Leaders! ✨🌍
Our incredible FBS Debate Club members and alumni are making waves at Model United Nations conferences across Europe! 🌟
📍 November 2024 – BERMUN in Berlin
📍 January 2025 – PRAMUN in Prague
📍 Now – MilanMUN 2025 at Bocconi University 🇮🇹
🎤🌐 Representing diverse nations, they debate global challenges, sharpen skills in foreign policy, lobbying, and public speaking—a truly enriching experience!
🔊 Listen to the interview with two of them on their Prague experience! 👏 Proud of our students and alumni! 🏆🌍
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
