International School Fees in Turin: 2026 Cost Guide for Expat Families

Last reviewed: October 2026 by David from ISA. Fee ranges are indicative; always confirm with the school.

Moving to Piedmont for a job at an engineering firm, a university or one of the automotive and aerospace companies around the city usually raises one question before any other: what will school actually cost? This guide sets out international school fees in Turin for 2026, stage by stage, with the extras that rarely appear on the first fee sheet a school sends you.

Turin has a small international school market compared with Milan or Rome. That works in your favour when comparing costs, because there are only three English-medium options to weigh, and each has a clearly different profile. It also means places at popular entry points can fill early, so knowing the numbers before you visit saves time.

Turin (Torino) for international families: where schools sit and how people commute

Turin attracts families through industry, research and the Politecnico di Torino, and many expat assignments are tied to manufacturing, design and engineering. Housing is generally cheaper than in Milan, which leaves more room in the budget for school fees, and the city is flat, compact and well served by trams and a single metro line running from the west towards Lingotto in the south.

The three schools are spread out, and the location matters as much as the fee. Vittoria International School is in the historic centre on Via delle Rosine, a short walk from Piazza Vittorio Veneto and the Po. World International School of Torino is on Via Traves in the north-west of the city, about 20 minutes by car from the centre according to its profile. The International School of Turin is not in the city at all: its campus is in Chieri, on the hills about 15 km south-east of the city centre, on the road between Chieri and Pecetto.

That geography shapes the real cost of each school. A family living in Crocetta or San Salvario who chooses the centre school may never need a car for the school run. The same family choosing Chieri will either pay for the school bus or spend 30 to 45 minutes each way crossing the river and climbing into the hills at peak time. Many families heading for Chieri end up renting in the hill districts, Pecetto or Pino Torinese, which changes the housing side of the budget too.

Curricula available in Turin's international schools

• IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP): offered by the International School of Turin and by World International School of Torino, from the early years through to the Diploma.
• IB Diploma with Cambridge IGCSE: Vittoria International School's English-taught upper secondary programme runs the Cambridge ICE certificate of seven IGCSEs in Grades 9 and 10, then the IB Diploma in Grades 11 and 12.
• Cambridge Primary: followed at Vittoria Junior's primary school.
• Italian national curriculum: available at Vittoria alongside its international track, and through the Italian Programme at the International School of Turin, which is recognised by the Italian Ministry of Education.
• Bilingual Italian and English: Vittoria's nursery and four-year liceo, and the English-Italian approach described by World International School of Torino.

The three international schools in Turin and how their costs compare

International School of Turin

The International School of Turin (IST) teaches around 465 students of 45 nationalities, aged 3 to 18, and runs the full IB continuum: Primary Years for ages 3 to 11, Middle Years for 11 to 15 and the Diploma for 16 to 18. Teaching is in English and Italian, it runs an Italian Programme recognised by the Ministry, and it is accredited by NEASC and CIS according to its profile. The campus at Via Provinciale Chieri, Pecetto, has a library and a bus service, with 24 after-school activities.

Cost tip: when you compare IST with the city schools, add the bus. A door-to-door service from central Turin to Chieri is a meaningful annual line, and it is often priced by zone, so ask for the figure for your exact address before you sign a lease.

Vittoria International School

Vittoria International School is part of Scuole Vittoria Torino, a private, non-denominational, co-educational day school in the historic centre at Via delle Rosine 14, for ages 3 to 18. The nursery alternates Italian and English from age 3, the primary follows the Cambridge Primary pathway, and the upper secondary international school is taught fully in English with Italian, French or Spanish as additional languages.

Cost tip: Vittoria runs several tracks under one roof, including a five-year Liceo Linguistico Europeo, a four-year international liceo and the IGCSE plus IB route. Fees can differ between these tracks, so ask for the schedule for the specific programme your child will join, not a general figure.

World International School of Torino

World International School of Torino (WINS) is an IB World School for ages 2.5 to 18, organised as Early Years (2.5 to 5), Primary Years (5 to 11), Middle Years (11 to 14) and Diploma Years (14 to 18). It describes its education as bilingual English and Italian and also prepares students for Cambridge English, Trinity College London exams and the SAT. Its 8,500 m2 campus at Via Traves 28 has a swimming pool, gym, sports fields, laboratories and boarding places.

Cost tip: WINS takes children from 2.5, earlier than the other two schools. If you have a toddler and an older child, ask whether a sibling discount applies across the early years and the main school, and whether the IB Sport and Studio pathway for student athletes carries its own fee.

International school fees in Turin by stage for 2026

None of the three schools publishes fees on its profile, so the figures below are rough ranges built from the typical spread in northern Italy. Treat them as a planning tool and ask each school for its current schedule.

• Nursery and preschool (ages 2.5 to 5): roughly €6,000 to €14,000 a year (about US$6,500 to US$15,000), with half-day options sometimes cheaper.
• Primary (ages 6 to 11): roughly €8,000 to €17,000 a year.
• Middle school (ages 11 to 14 or 15): roughly €10,000 to €19,000 a year.
• Upper secondary and IB Diploma (ages 14 to 18): roughly €12,000 to €22,000 a year, with the Diploma years usually the most expensive.
• Boarding: where available, residential places add a substantial sum on top of tuition; ask for a separate quote.

Two legal points help with planning. Italian law sets ten years of compulsory schooling, roughly ages 6 to 16 (Law 296/2006). School tuition is exempt from VAT across the EU (Article 132 of the VAT Directive 2006/112/EC), so fees carry no IVA. In practice that means the tuition line on your invoice should not have 22% added to it, though some separate services, such as certain trips or goods, may be invoiced differently.

Extras to budget for on top of tuition:

• Application or registration fee: usually a one-off, non-refundable payment when you apply.
• Enrolment fee or deposit: often due on acceptance to hold the place, sometimes credited against the first term.
• Development or capital levy: some schools charge a one-off or annual building contribution.
• School transport: particularly relevant for Chieri and for Via Traves if you live across the city.
• Meals: lunch may be included or billed per term; Vittoria's profile mentions external catering.
• Uniforms and sports kit: check whether a uniform is compulsory and where it is sold.
• Exam fees: IB Diploma, IGCSE, Cambridge English and SAT registrations are often charged separately.
• Devices: many IB programmes expect a laptop or tablet from middle school.
• After-school clubs, camps and trips: usually extra, and residential trips can be significant.

Practical advice on budgeting for school in Turin

Ask for the total cost of a year, not the tuition. When you request a fee schedule, ask each school to list every compulsory charge for your child's year group: tuition, enrolment, meals, transport to your postcode and exam fees. Comparing three totals is far more useful than comparing three tuition figures, especially when one school is 15 km out of town and another is in walking distance.

Check payment terms and what your employer covers. Most schools offer annual, termly or monthly instalments, and some give a small reduction for paying the year upfront. If your relocation package includes an education allowance, find out whether it covers only tuition or also transport, meals and one-off fees, and whether the school can invoice the company directly. Families paid in dollars or sterling should remember that fees are set in euros, so a weaker home currency raises the real cost during the year; paying a term ahead when rates are good is one way to smooth that.

Plan for the full stay, not the first year. Fees rise as children move up, and the jump into the IB Diploma years is often the largest. If you expect to stay in Turin for three or four years, ask how much fees have risen in recent years and whether sibling discounts apply. Also think about where your child will finish school: if a return home or a move elsewhere is likely before 16, the compulsory schooling age in Italy and the recognition of the Italian programmes may matter as much as the price.

Compare international schools across Italy

If you are weighing Turin against other Italian cities, or want to see how these schools sit nationally, read our ranking of the Best international schools in Italy, then come back to this guide to cost your shortlist.

More guides to schools in Turin

• Best international schools in Italy

Frequently asked questions

Are international school fees in Turin tax deductible in Italy?

Italian families can usually claim a partial income tax deduction for school expenses, but it is capped at a modest amount per pupil and covers only part of private tuition. Expat employees on Italian payroll should ask a commercialista, because eligibility depends on residency, the type of school and how fees are paid, and the receipts must be traceable payments, not cash.

Is there a school bus to the International School of Turin in Chieri?

Yes. The International School of Turin runs a bus service to its campus in Chieri, about 15 km south-east of central Turin. Routes and prices depend on where you live, so ask for the zone fee for your address before choosing housing. Families living in Pecetto or Pino Torinese often have a much shorter journey than those in the city.

Do international schools in Turin charge fees for the IB Diploma exams?

Most IB schools charge the Diploma examination and registration costs separately from tuition, usually in the final year. All three IB schools in Turin offer the Diploma, so budget a few hundred euros or more on top of fees, and ask whether IGCSE, Cambridge English or SAT entries at your chosen school are billed separately as well.