Udine International School

The Early Childhood Centre has four classes: Pre-Nursery (2 to 3 years), Nursery 3, Nursery 4 and Kindergarten (5 to 6 years). Teaching there is entirely in English, and no previous knowledge of the language is required. Children develop personal, social and emotional skills, communication and physical abilities through stories, songs, role play, art and outdoor play before moving on to the Elementary, Middle and High School programmes, which continue up to graduation.

As part of the SEK International Institution and the International Education Systems (IES) group, the school blends tradition and innovation to develop collaborative, communicative, enquiring and creative young people with a passion for lifelong learning.

The school aims to foster an international perspective and each student's capacity for growth, so that they can apply knowledge and adapt their skills in a changing world. It values diversity, integration and coexistence, holds respect as a central quality of the community, and wants its graduates to be confident, empathetic and open-minded problem-solvers who appreciate their own culture and respect others.

The school is located on the Istituto Monsignor F. Tomadini campus on the outskirts of Udine, surrounded by gardens and woodland. The main building houses the lunch room, a science laboratory, an art room and a library with books and DVDs in English, Italian, Spanish and German, and gives direct access to the auditorium, a large gymnasium and an Olympic-size heated indoor swimming pool. The Early Childhood Centre has its own recent building with a large common area and a secure garden and playground, and outdoor facilities include volleyball and basketball courts.

Hot lunches are cooked every day in the school's own kitchen. An Extended Time programme offers structured activities for families who need additional care after school, and through the SEK/IES network students can join exchange programmes in the UK and the USA and international sports and cultural events such as InterSEK.

Students benefit from state-of-the-art technology and a rich activities programme, including interactive whiteboards, iPads, robotics and coding, and opportunities such as international sporting and cultural exchanges through the SEK/IES network.