International School of Turin

What International School of Turin does

The International School of Turin (IST) is a non-profit, private international K-12 institution located in Chieri, in the hills of Turin, Italy. Founded in 1963 as the American International School of Torino, IST today serves 465 students from 36 nationalities across a full International Baccalaureate Continuum — Primary Years Programme (ages 3-11), Middle Years Programme (ages 11-15), and Diploma Programme (ages 16-18) — supplemented by an Italian Programme that holds MIUR Parità Scolastica recognition. The school maintains a 1:6 teacher-to-student ratio with approximately 50+ faculty and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the Council of International Schools (CIS), and the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), and is certified as an Eco-School and UNESCO Associated School.

IST's core academic offering is delivered on a single 40-classroom campus equipped with Apple TV, digital screens, fully wireless connectivity, and a BYOD device program. Academic operations run on ManageBac (IB learning management), while admissions are managed through OpenApply. Beyond core academics, the school generates ancillary revenue through a Summer Camp program (ages 3-14), an official external exam center administering SAT, DELE, and Goethe certifications, after-school activities, international student exchanges, ELL and Learning Support services, and university counseling. Distribution is primarily through direct on-campus education with bus service coverage extending to Torino, Moncalieri, Chieri, Alba, and Asti via a partnership with Benese Bus Company.

IST's business model is tuition-based and recurring, with published fee schedules for academic years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. Revenue streams include annual tuition and enrollment fees, summer camp fees (€300/week for single child; €280-€300/week multi-child rates), and supplementary fees for support services such as ELL, Learning Support, and external language certification exams. The go-to-market is sales-led via a dedicated admissions office, with prospective families able to schedule tours, attend Open Days, or apply online. The customer base is split between international English-speaking families (priority segment) and local Italian families seeking international curriculum with MIUR-equivalent credentials.

Name

International School of Turin

Legal name

International School of Turin

Website

https://isturin.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

International School of Turin is a non-profit IB World School in Chieri, Italy, serving 465 students from 36 nationalities with the full IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) and MIUR-recognized Italian programmes from ages 3-18, accredited by NEASC, CIS, and the IBO.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Language Immersion & Bilingual Private Schools (EDAJABAL), International Curriculum Early Learning Academies (e.g., IB Early Years) (EDACADAK), English Learner (EL/ESL/ELL) & Bilingual Education Programs (EDAJAGAB), Overseas Summer School Programs (Secondary) (EDAIAHAC)

Keywords

• International baccalaureate education
• K-12 international schooling
• IB diploma programme
• Private international school
• Primary middle years programme

Headquarters

HQ city

Chieri

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Enrollment Fees: Annual tuition fees for K-12 education, with separate enrollment fees. Fee schedules published for academic years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. Pricing varies by grade level.
2. Summer Camp Programs: Week-long summer camp programs for ages 3-14, priced at €300/week for single child or €1,120 for 4-week package. Additional fees for non-IST students include €30 registration and €50 deposit.
3. Support Services: Additional fees for ELL (English Language Learner) support program, Learning Support, Mother Tongue program, and external language certification exams.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

International School of Turin delivers full-time K-12 international education through the IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) from Early Years (age 3) to Grade 12, combined with an Italian Programme recognized by MIUR as equivalent to Italian state schooling. The offering is supplemented by recurring summer camps, after-school activities, language certification exams (Cambridge, DELF, Goethe, PLIDA, DELE), student support services, and university counseling.

Product overview

International School of Turin operates as a single unified educational institution offering a comprehensive IB Continuum (Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme) from Early Years (ages 3) through Grade 12, supplemented by the Italian Programme for local curriculum equivalence. The core academic programmes are augmented by add-on modules including Summer Camp, After School Activities, Co-curricular Clubs (MUN, Eco Club, Performing Arts, Orchestra), Field Trips, Eco School Programme, International Exchanges, ELL and Learning Support Programmes, University Counseling, Elite Athlete Programme, SAT Test Center, and School Shuttle Bus. The school is accredited by NEASC and CIS, authorized as an IB World School since 1990 (DP), 2006 (PYP), and 2008 (MYP), and recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IB Primary Years Programme (Early Years, Ages 3-6) Early childhood programme (Nursery, Prekindergarten, Kindergarten) for ages 3-6 following IB PYP philosophy with inquiry-based, play-based learning. Delivered at the Chieri campus.
• IB Primary Years Programme (Primary School, Ages 6-11) Primary school programme (Grades 1-5) offering English-language instruction across core subjects plus Italian as a second or first language. Curriculum is recognized by MIUR as equivalent to Italian state school.
• IB Middle Years Programme Programme for students ages 11-15 (Grades 6-10) covering eight IB learning areas including Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Sciences, Mathematics, and Personal Project. Includes preparation for the Italian Terza Media exam.
• IB Diploma Programme Two-year pre-university programme for ages 16-18 (Grades 11-12) requiring six courses, Theory of Knowledge, CAS, and an Extended Essay. IB Diploma is legally equivalent to the Italian Maturità.
• Italian Programme Comprehensive Italian language and culture programme for all students, recognized by MIUR as equivalent to Italian state school for primary school (Grade 1-5). Includes Italian for Foreigners (IFL) for non-native speakers and preparation for the Licenza Media exam at Grade 8.
• External Language Certification External language certification programme covering English (Cambridge), French (DELF), German (Goethe), Italian (PLIDA), and Spanish (DELE) following CEFR levels A1-C2. Certification exams included in enrollment fees.
• IST Summer Camp Four-week summer camp programme (late June to late July) for children ages 3-14, featuring sports, arts, outdoor activities, and pool access, conducted entirely in English. Pre/Post Camp options available.
• After School Activities Co-curricular activities including Junior Orchestra and IST Orchestra, Home Club (extended day care), sports teams, and various clubs held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3:30-4:45 PM.
• SAT Test Center Official College Board SAT test administration center (Center Code: 58360) offering SAT examinations and preparatory courses for university admissions to US institutions.
• Student Support Services Comprehensive support services including counseling (Primary and Secondary), tutoring, child protection, ELL support, Learning Support with Individual Education Plans, University Counseling, Elite Athlete Programme, health services with school nurse, and daily nutritious meals.
• International Exchanges Student exchange programme with partner schools in Tanzania, India, Australia, France, and Switzerland focused on cultural exchange, community service, and global citizenship.
• School Shuttle Bus Service Bus transportation service operated by Benese Bus Company covering Torino, Moncalieri, Chieri, Alba, Asti, and surrounding areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% pass rate on Terza Media exam
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Benese Bus CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation partner providing shuttle bus service from Turin, Moncalieri, Chieri, Alba, Asti and surrounding areas to the campus. Service described as safe, comfortable and well-maintained.
• International School of Zanzibar, TanzaniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural exchange program focused on community service experiences, protecting traditions and cultural heritage, and teaching reading, writing and English to children from disadvantaged families. Includes trips to Chumbe Island and its coral reef.
• Kodaikanal International School, IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural exchange program promoting international spirit through experiences in a totally different environment. Activities include Smokeless Stove project and teaching personal hygiene, health, basic math and English.
• Brighton Primary School, Victoria, AustraliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary school exchange with annual visits to Turin where students share Piedmont and Melbourne cultures. Communication via Skype throughout the year.
• Dumont D'Urville European High School, Toulon, FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEco club collaboration between IST Eco Club and DET (Dumont en Transition Eco Club). Students share activities and ways of promoting ecological practices. French students participated in ISTathon 2019.
• International School of Geneva, SwitzerlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrade 4 delegation visited Turin to see the Egyptian Museum as part of PYP ancient civilization unit. Schools continue to exchange ideas via email and Skype.
• UNESCO Associated Schools NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember since 2016. IST UNESCO Club (15-20 active members) participates in annual young scientists meeting in Santarem, Portugal and organizes environmental activities.
• AIBWSI (Association of International Baccalaureate World Schools Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with Italian association of IB World Schools for networking and professional development.
• Unione Industriale TorinominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation with the Industrial Union of Turin for industry connections and community engagement.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ICS Milan International School: Private international school in Milan offering IB Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. Closely comparable in IB continuum structure, premium tuition model, and international family target segment.
• International School of Milan: Private international school in Milan offering IB programmes to a similar expatriate and internationally-oriented family segment. Closely comparable in business model (tuition-based, IB curriculum, English-medium instruction) and target customer (international families in northern Italy seeking globally recognized credentials).
• The British School of Milan: Private international school in Milan delivering a British curriculum alongside IB programmes to international families. Comparable in scale, premium positioning, and target demographic to IST, serving the same northern Italian international education market.
• International School of Rome: Private international school in Rome offering IB programmes from Early Years through Grade 12 to international and local families. Comparable in full IB continuum delivery, accreditation stack, and university-prep positioning.
• American School of Milan: Private international school in Milan combining American curriculum with IB programmes for international and local Italian families. Directly comparable in IB continuum delivery, English-medium instruction, and target customer profile to IST.
• International School of Florence: Private international school in Tuscany offering IB programmes to international and local families. Comparable in IB-authorized curriculum model, English-medium instruction, and university-preparatory positioning; competes for the same expatriate and globally-mobile families across Italy.
• International School of Bologna: Private international school in Bologna offering IB programmes to international and local families. Comparable in IB curriculum model, English-medium instruction, and target customer profile to IST across the Italian market.

Regional players

• European School of Munich: European Schools network member offering multilingual European curriculum in Bavaria. Comparable as a premium international school serving expatriate families in a major European industrial region, though curriculum differs (European Baccalaureate vs. IB).
• St. George's International School (Switzerland): Private international school in Switzerland offering IB programmes in a neighboring Alpine market. Comparable in IB continuum structure and international family target segment, but operates in a different country/regulatory environment.
• Lycée Français de Turin: French international school in Turin competing for the same French-speaking expatriate family segment that IST serves. Comparable in international education model and Turin geography, though curriculum is French national rather than IB.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/InternationalSchoolOfTurin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/international-school-of-turin
• Instagraminstagram.com/ist_turin

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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