International School of Florence

What International School of Florence does

The International School of Florence (ISF) is a non-profit, English-language International Baccalaureate World School operating under the US-incorporated parent American Schools Abroad, Inc., with an Italian permanent establishment headquartered in Bagno a Ripoli, Tuscany. Founded in 1952 and rooted in Florence since 1963, ISF delivers the full IB continuum — Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme — alongside an accredited American High School Diploma pathway, serving 545 students aged 3-18 across 38+ nationalities on two historic campuses (Villa le Tavernule in Bagno a Ripoli for ages 3-11, and Villa Torri di Gattaia in Florence for ages 11-18).

The school's core technology is the IB framework, delivered via inquiry-based, dual-language English/Italian instruction with EAL support, managed through third-party platforms ManageBac (academic progress and reporting) and Veracross (admissions, parent/student portals). Class sizes are capped at 15-18 students and faculty are 100% IB-trained and certified in high school, with 64% international staff drawn from 15+ countries. ISF holds triple accreditation (IBO since 1983, ECIS since 1979/reaccredited 2022, MSA-CESS for the American diploma) and is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education (MUR), which grants IB Diploma equivalence to the Italian Maturità.

ISF's business model is a subscription-recurring tuition model structured across five grade-level tiers, with standard annual fees ranging from €14,950 (Early Years) to €26,420 (IB Diploma Programme), supplemented by a differentiated corporate pricing tier (~15% premium) for employer-funded families, a €500 non-refundable application fee, and a €7,800 non-refundable entrance fee. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via an online inquiry portal, personalized campus tours, scheduled Open Days, and community/parent referrals; there are no third-party resellers. Ancillary revenue lines include a summer camp, the Inspirit AI Camp partnership, and the recently launched ISF Alumni Connect platform. Primary customer segments are international expat families and English-speaking families seeking globally portable credentials, with a smaller Italian local family segment using the integrated Italian Equivalency Programme.

Name

International School of Florence

Legal name

American Schools Abroad, Inc.

Website

https://isfitaly.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The International School of Florence is a non-profit IB World School operating two historic campuses in Tuscany, delivering the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and an American High School Diploma pathway to 545 students aged 3-18 from 38+ nationalities, primarily serving international expat and English-speaking families via tuition-based enrollment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB)

Keywords

• International education services
• IB world school
• K-12 bilingual instruction
• College counseling services
• Summer enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bagno a Ripoli

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Annual tuition fees across five grade-level tiers (Early Years, Foundation–Grade 5, Middle School, High School, IB Diploma Programme), supplemented by a one-time non-refundable application fee (€500) and a one-time non-refundable entrance fee (€7,800) for new enrollees. Corporate fee rates apply for employer-funded families.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The International School of Florence delivers full-time, on-campus K-12 international education for students ages 3–18 through the International Baccalaureate Continuum (Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes) plus an accredited American High School Diploma pathway, delivered in an English-Italian bilingual environment across two campuses in the Florence area. Supplemental offerings include the University Success Program for college counseling, Summer Camp and AI enrichment programs, a Parent Engagement Program, and the ISF Alumni Connect networking platform. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition fees and one-time application/entrance fees.

Product overview

International School of Florence is an IB World School offering a unified educational platform spanning Early Years (ages 3-6) through High School (ages 14-18), operating across two historic Renaissance campuses in Florence and Bagno a Ripoli. The core offering is the IB Continuum comprising the Primary Years Programme (K-Grade 5), Middle Years Programme (Grades 6-10), and IB Diploma Programme (Grades 11-12), supplemented by an accredited American High School Diploma pathway. Supporting services include the University Success Program for college counseling, Summer Camp and Inspirit AI Camp for enrichment, Parent Engagement Program for family collaboration, and ISF Alumni Connect for alumni networking. The school integrates ManageBac for academic management and Veracross for admissions, serving 545 students from 38+ countries with 64% international staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years & Kindergarten Programme
• Elementary School (IB Primary Years Programme)
• Middle School (IB Middle Years Programme)
• High School - IB Diploma Programme
• High School - American Diploma Pathway
• University Success Program (USP) - College Counseling
• Summer Camp
• Inspirit AI Camp
• ISF Alumni Connect

Quantifiable outcome

• IB pass rate of 85–98%, exceeding global average of ~79%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Angeli del BellominorOthersLocal Florentine community organization partnering with ISF for annual Community Service Day, where students engage in service-learning initiatives and charity fundraisers.
• Sant'EgidiominorOthersInternational Catholic community organization collaborating with ISF for community service programs and charitable initiatives as part of the CAS curriculum.
• Corri la VitaminorOthersItalian charity organization that ISF partners with for fundraising events and community service initiatives, supporting health and social causes.
• UnicefminorOthersGlobal UN agency for children's rights. ISF partners with Unicef for charitable initiatives and awareness campaigns as part of student community engagement.
• Red Cross (Italy)minorOthersInternational humanitarian organization partnering with ISF for community service Day activities and student-led charity fundraisers.
• Inspirit AIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAI education program taught by Stanford and MIT graduates, offered in-person at ISF campus for students in Grades 6–12. Program runs June 22–July 3, 2026 (31.5 hours) teaching fundamental AI concepts through hands-on, mentor-led projects on socially impactful topics. Separate middle and high school sections offered.
• LM School UniformsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ISF uniform supplier operating an in-store boutique at Palazzo Frescobaldi, Via Santo Spirito 11, Florence, and an online e-shop. Parents must book appointments for in-store visits. Contact: [email protected]; tel: +39 3349178774.
• External Catering ServiceminorOthersExternal catering service manages the hot lunch program at both campuses, providing Mediterranean-style meals developed by a certified dietician, with flexible accommodation for dietary needs.
• Private Bus CompanyminorOthersExternal private bus company provides safe, reliable door-to-school transportation covering major routes throughout Florence and surrounding residential areas for both campuses.
• Italian Ministry of Education (MUR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Italian Ministry of Education officially recognizes the IB Diploma as equivalent to the Italian Diploma di Maturità under specific legal decrees, granting ISF graduates direct access to Italian public and private universities without foreign student quotas.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TASIS The American School in Switzerland: Long-established US-rooted international boarding/day school in Lugano, Switzerland, offering IB and American curricula. Comparable in heritage, IB offering, and expat-family target market, but operates at larger scale and in a different (Swiss) jurisdiction.
• Swiss International School (SIS) group: Network of bilingual IB schools across Italy and Switzerland serving local and expat families. Comparable as a multi-campus IB operator in Italy with a similar premium positioning, but operates as a for-profit group rather than a single-site non-profit foundation.

Direct peers

• British School of Milan: English-medium international school in Milan offering IB and British curricula to expat and Italian families. Comparable in serving corporate-funded expat families in Northern Italy with a global curriculum.
• United World College of the Adriatic: Residential IB World College in Duino offering the IB Diploma to ~300 students from 80+ countries. Comparable as an Italy-based IB institution with a heavily international student body, though residential rather than day-school.
• International School of Milan: Non-profit international school in Milan offering IB continuum and IGCSE to a multinational student body. Directly comparable IB offering and expat-family target market to ISF.
• Marymount International School Rome: Catholic international school in Rome offering IB PYP/MYP/DP with English-language instruction to ~750 students. Comparable as a long-established IB World School in Italy with international student body.
• American School of Milan: Non-profit international school in Milan offering IB continuum to ~1,000 expat students. Directly comparable as a US-rooted IB school in Northern Italy serving corporate-relocation families.
• St. Stephen's School, Rome: American international school in Rome offering IB Diploma and US High School Diploma, founded 1964. Closest direct peer to ISF as a fellow long-established US-rooted IB school in Italy serving the diplomatic and expat community.
• International School of Bologna: Non-profit international school in Bologna offering IB continuum to a multinational student body. Comparable as a mid-sized Italian IB school serving corporate and expat families.
• American International School of Genoa: Smaller non-profit US-international school in Genoa offering an American curriculum with international students. Comparable as a US-rooted international school in Italy serving corporate-relocation families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCRdx_NusKx823e5pHdpd1rw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ISF.Florence
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/international-school-of-florence-italy
• Instagraminstagram.com/isf_florence

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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