Canadian School of Florence

What Canadian School of Florence does

Canadian School of Florence is a private international K-12 school founded in 2017 and headquartered in Florence, Italy, operating three campuses across Florence and Fiesole that collectively serve students aged 3 to 18. The school delivers the Ontario Canadian Curriculum in English (80% of instruction) alongside Italian Paritaria-certified programming, allowing students to earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) — awarded through a partnership with Blyth Academy Online, an Ontario Ministry of Education inspected school (BSID 669675) using the Brightspace learning platform — and, since 2025, optionally a Dual Diploma combining the OSSD with the Italian Maturità (Liceo delle Scienze Umane paritario). The school is a member of the Globeducate network, one of the world's largest K-12 education groups with 65+ schools and 40,000 students across 11 countries, which provides access to international competitions, study-abroad opportunities, and shared sustainability programs.

The core product portfolio spans four progressive academic divisions: Kindergarten (ages 3-5), Primary (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Senior School (Grades 9-12), supplemented by seasonal add-on programs including a Bimbi in Movimento summer camp, English Summer Course, GLS Learning Skills course, and August back-to-school camp. The school is recognized as the first in Italy to offer a fully Paritaria-accredited K-12 program and serves an international student body representing nearly 35 countries. Customers are international and expatriate families in Florence and Tuscany, with annual tuition ranging from €11,935 (Kindergarten) to €20,650 (Senior School) for 2025-2026 and pricing increased ~3-4% for 2026-2027.

The business model is a direct-to-consumer subscription with annual tuition billing, supplemented by one-time admission fees, lunch fees, and enrolment fees. Enrollment is driven through a multi-channel GTM approach including website inquiry forms, Open Days, private campus tours, online meetings for international families, and Globeducate network referrals. The school operates with 41 employees covering academic instruction, admissions, marketing, HR, and business management. With no disclosed revenue, scale is inferred from 41 staff and 5+ concurrent programs; revenue is estimated in the $5M-$10M range. Competitive positioning rests on regulatory accreditation (Italian Paritaria), the OSSD credential, the recently launched Dual Diploma, and the school's integration into the Globeducate ecosystem.

Name

Canadian School of Florence

Legal name

Canadian School of Florence

Website

https://csflorence.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Canadian School of Florence is a private international K-12 school in Florence, Italy, delivering the Ontario Canadian Curriculum and Italian Paritaria program to international and expatriate families across three campuses, including Italy's first legal Dual Diploma (OSSD + Italian Maturità).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Private Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

Keywords

• International K-12 education
• Ontario curriculum school
• Bilingual private school
• Secondary school diploma
• International school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Florence

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Annual tuition fees from families for educational services spanning Kindergarten through Grade 12. Additional fees include enrollment fees (one-time admission fee for new students), lunch fees, and activity fees. School fees vary by grade level and campus.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Canadian School of Florence is a private international K-12 school operating three campuses in Florence and Fiesole, Italy, delivering the Ontario Canadian Curriculum combined with Italian Paritaria status. The school serves students aged 3-18 across Kindergarten, Primary (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Senior School (Grades 9-12), culminating in the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and an optional Double Diploma combining OSSD with the Italian Maturità.

Product overview

Canadian School of Florence is an international K-12 school in Florence, Italy, offering a unified educational program across three campuses. The core offering is the Ontario Canadian Curriculum leading to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), combined with Italian Paritaria status. The portfolio consists of four progressive academic programs: Kindergarten (ages 3-5), Primary (Grades 1-5), Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Senior School (Grades 9-12). A flagship offering is Italy's first legally recognized Dual Diploma combining OSSD with Italian Maturità. The school also offers supplementary programs including summer camps, English language courses, and academic preparation courses. Students receive in-person instruction while earning credits through Blyth Academy Online's Brightspace platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kindergarten Program Full-day Kindergarten program for children aged 3-5 years offering full immersion in English with an inquiry and play-based learning approach. Uses Jolly Phonics for literacy and focuses on cognitive, emotional, physical, and social development. Held at the Lower Junior campus in Fiesole.
• Primary Program (Grades 1-5) Elementary program spanning Grades 1-5 combining the Ontario Canadian Curriculum with Italian Paritaria status. Focuses on literacy, numeracy, and integrates UN Global Goals for Sustainability. Held at the Lower Junior and Upper Junior campuses in Fiesole.
• Middle School Program (Grades 6-8) Middle school program for Grades 6-8 specializing in STEAM subjects with interdisciplinary and project-based learning. Prepares students for the four-year Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Double Diploma program. Held at the Upper Junior/Middle School campus in Fiesole.
• Senior School (OSSD Program, Grades 9-12) Four-year secondary school program (Grades 9-12) leading to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) through Blyth Academy Online's Brightspace platform. Provides in-person instruction in Italy while students earn credits through BAO's online system. Held at the Senior School campus in Florence.
• Double Diploma Program (OSSD + Italian Maturità) Italy's first legally recognized dual diploma program combining the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the Italian Liceo delle Scienze Umane paritario Maturità, enabling students to earn both diplomas in four years.
• Summer Camp 2026 Six-week summer camp (June 22 to July 31, 2026) for children aged 3-11, held at the Fiesole campus in partnership with Bimbi in Movimento. Includes multi-sport games, creative workshops, water games, and activities led by experienced instructors.
• English Summer Course 2026 One-week immersive English language course (August 24-28, 2026) for EAL learners from Grades 1-9, focusing on grammar, conversation, reading, and writing skills with mother-tongue teachers.
• GLS Summer Course 2026 (Learning Skills & Study Habits) Three-week intensive course (June 22-July 10, 2026) for upcoming Grade 8 and 9 students focusing on time-management skills, test anxiety management, and organizational strategies for academic success.
• August Back-to-school Camp 2026 Week-long back-to-school camp (August 24-28, 2026) for children aged 3-11 featuring sports, artistic crafting, water games, and skill-based activities to help students transition back to school.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates accepted to top universities worldwide including Bocconi, UCL, University of Toronto, University of Edinburgh, Georgetown, and many more
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GlobeducatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSF is a proud member of Globeducate, one of the world's leading K12 education groups with 65+ premium bilingual and international schools educating 40,000 students in 11 countries. Through this network, CSF students access global community and participate in international activities and competitions hosted at other Globeducate schools worldwide. The partnership includes shared educational vision, WWF sustainability initiatives, Eco-Schools certification, and annual international events including Mock United Nations, Academic Olympics, and Global Sports Olympics.
• Blyth Academy Online (BAO)coreTechnology or IntegrationStudents complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) through Blyth Academy Online's online Brightspace platform. BAO is an Ontario Ministry of Education inspected school (BSID 669675). CSF students receive in-person instruction on campus in Italy while earning credits through BAO's online system.
• WWF (World Wildlife Fund)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership with WWF offers additional learning opportunities for students to contribute to sustainability. As part of Globeducate's partnership with WWF, CSF participates in Wear it Wild Day and Eco Schools week initiatives to educate students about environmental conservation.
• Eco-SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Eco Schools programme is the world's largest sustainability education programme. All Globeducate schools, including CSF, are committed to being certified Eco-Schools. Students and teachers find inspiring and innovative ways to take action on environmental issues.
• Bimbi in MovimentominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Bimbi in Movimento for summer camp program at CSF campus in Fiesole. Bimbi in Movimento experts lead 6 weeks of camp activities including sports, arts, and outdoor activities from June 22 to July 31, 2026.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Marymount International School Rome: Catholic international school in Rome serving a diverse expat student body with IB and American curricula. Comparable to CSF as a premium international school targeting mobile families in Italy.
• St. Stephen's School, Rome: Established American/international school in Rome offering a rigorous college-prep program. Comparable as a premium English-language international school in Italy, though larger and more established than CSF.
• International School of Milan: One of Italy's largest international schools serving the Milan expat community. Comparable to CSF as a premium English-language K-12 international school in Italy, but with a larger scale and longer operating history.

Others

• Globeducate: Parent organization of CSF operating 65+ international schools across 11 countries. Comparable as the umbrella K-12 education group and provides ecosystem-level context (events, sustainability programs, marketing) that CSF participates in.
• Blyth Academy: Canadian private school network and OSSD credit-granting partner of CSF through Blyth Academy Online. Directly comparable for curriculum and assessment framework, and operationally significant as the partner that issues CSF students' OSSD credits.

Emerging players

• Canadian International School of Singapore: Although geographically distant, CDNIS is directly comparable as a school offering the Ontario Canadian Curriculum combined with IB to internationally mobile families. Useful benchmark for CSF's Ontario-track positioning.

Direct peers

• St. George's British International School: British international school in Milan and other Italian cities offering IGCSE/A-Level pathways. Directly comparable to CSF as a premium English-language international school in Italy, competing for similar expat families.
• International School of Florence: Another Florence-based international school serving expatriate and local families with English-language curriculum. Competes head-to-head with CSF for the same Tuscan international family segment.
• The British School of Florence: A private international school in Florence offering English-language K-12 education. Directly comparable to CSF as a competitor for international families in the same geographic market, though it follows the British curriculum rather than the Ontario track.
• H-Farm International School: International school near Venice combining IB curriculum with a strong innovation and technology focus. Comparable to CSF as a premium Italian international school emphasizing STEAM and 21st-century skills.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/csflorence.it
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canadian-school-of-florence

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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