Scuole Malpighi

What Scuole Malpighi does

Scuole Malpighi is a paritarian private school network headquartered in Bologna, Italy, operating seven campuses across five cities (Bologna, Castel S. Pietro Terme, Cento, S. Agata Bolognese, S. Giovanni in Persiceto) in the Emilia-Romagna region. Founded in 1883 as the Ginnasio G. Mezzofanti, it serves approximately 2,000 students from age 3 (Scuola dell'Infanzia) through age 19 (Liceo) with a continuous educational pathway that includes middle schools, scientific licei, applied sciences licei, linguistic four-year programs, an arts liceo, and a sports scientific liceo. The institution is managed by two nonprofit foundations — Fondazione Ritiro S. Pellegrino and Fondazione Card. Carlo Oppizzoni — under Italian nonprofit law, with no venture capital or equity parent.

The school's revenue model combines recurring annual tuition (a subscription-style fee across all school levels), optional fee-based add-ons (musical instrument instruction, STEAM workshops, extended care), donor and corporate partner contributions, and the Italian 5xmille tax designation. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, with a Fondo Borse di Studio Malpighi and Fondo di solidarietà providing need-based financial aid. The go-to-market is sales-led via direct enrollment, requiring in-person interviews with school leadership and secretarial office contact, supplemented by event-driven Open Days and campus visits. Distribution is regional, restricted to Emilia-Romagna.

The network's distinctive technology and program assets include the Malpighi La.B laboratory (informatics, robotics, automation, 3D prototyping, partner Bonfiglioli), the Obeya Lab (collaborative project management space, partner FAAC), the Centro per l'Apprendimento (personalized learning center), the Fisica in Moto physics lab (partner Ducati), the Neverending Stories English library (partner Lamborghini), and Cambridge International accreditation at the Cento campus. A dense ecosystem of 35+ corporate and institutional partners — including Ducati, Lamborghini, Bonfiglioli, FAAC, Deloitte, Politecnico di Milano, and University of Bologna — co-funds laboratories, scholarships, and Crash Course challenges. Recent strategic moves include the 2024 launch of "La Scuola del futuro" plan through 2030, the 2025 Liceo Scientifico Plus upgrade, and the 2026 opening of the first Liceo Artistico section.

Name

Scuole Malpighi

Legal name

Scuole Malpighi

Website

https://scuolemalpighi.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Scuole Malpighi is a nonprofit paritarian private school network in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, operating seven campuses across five cities and serving approximately 2,000 students from kindergarten through high school with international certifications and corporate-sponsored STEM laboratories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

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

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDANACAE

K-12 & School-Based Language Exam Prep (AP, IB, IGCSE/A-Levels)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Language Tutoring & Exam Prep

SECONDARYEDAIAEAD

Exam Preparation Language Programs (IELTS/TOEFL/DELE/DALF/HSK, etc.)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/Overseas Language Schools & Immersion Programs

SECONDARYEDANABAD

K–12 Standardized Assessments & Benchmark Exams Prep (State tests, MAP, ISEE/SSAT)

Education/Tutoring & Test Preparation/Test Preparation (Standardized & Entrance Exams)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• Secondary school programs
• Primary education services
• Language immersion curriculum
• STEAM school programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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 School Fees: Annual tuition payments from enrolled students across all school levels from Scuola dell'Infanzia (age 3) through Liceo (high school). Additional fees for optional programs including musical instrument instruction, STEAM workshops, and extended care services.
2. Donor and Partner Contributions: Financial support from corporate partners, foundations, and individual donors including scholarships (borse di studio) and funding for educational programs and facilities.
3. 5xmille Tax Contributions: Italian tax designation allowing supporters to direct 5x1000 of their tax return to the school foundations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Scuole Malpighi operates a network of 7 paritarian school campuses across 5 cities in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, delivering private education from Scuola dell'Infanzia (kindergarten, age 3) through Liceo (high school). The institution offers specialized curricula including scientific, applied sciences, linguistic, sports, artistic, and STEAM tracks, with notable programs such as the 4-Year Programme (4YP), Liceo TrED, Cambridge International-accredited curriculum, and specialized laboratories (Malpighi La.B, Obeya Lab, Centro per l'Apprendimento). Services are monetized through annual tuition, donor and partner contributions, and Italian 5xmille tax designations.

Product overview

Scuole Malpighi is an educational institution offering a unified and shared educational pathway from Scuola dell'Infanzia (Kindergarten, age 3) through Liceo (High School). The institution operates across seven locations in Bologna, Castel S. Pietro Terme, Cento, S. Agata Bolognese, and S. Giovanni in Persiceto with approximately 2,000 students and over 300 teachers. The core product portfolio includes middle schools (Scuola Media Audinot, Scuola Media Revedin, Scuola Media CSPT, Scuola Media S. Giovanni) and high schools (Liceo Scientifico Plus, Liceo Scienze Applicate, Liceo Artistico, 4-Year Programme, Liceo Scienze Applicate Quadriennale/TRED, Liceo Scientifico Sportivo). Supporting modules include Malpighi La.B (STEM laboratory), Centro per l'Apprendimento (personalized learning center), Malpighi Career Service, Obeya Lab, and Malpighi Worldwide (international network). The schools are managed by Fondazione Ritiro S. Pellegrino and Fondazione Card. Carlo Oppizzoni.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Malpighi La.B: The laboratory of informatics, robotics, automation, design, and 3D prototyping at the Licei Malpighi in Bologna.
• Centro per l'Apprendimento
• Malpighi Worldwide
• Malpighi Incontra
• Martino Ti Orienta
• 4-Year Programme (4YP)
• Liceo TrED
• Malpighi English+

Products and services

• Scuola Media Audinot Middle school in Bologna with extended hours and personalized learning paths including second languages, music instrument study, English enhancement, and study method support.
• Scuola Media Revedin Middle school campus at Villa Revedin with extensive spaces and large park, combining lesson hours with personal study time, laboratories, and STEAM workshops.
• Liceo Scientifico Plus Enhanced scientific high school with expanded science curriculum, Computer Science with CLIL modules, Physics and Natural Sciences labs, preparing students for SAT and CAE certifications.
• Liceo Scienze Applicate (Bologna) Applied Sciences high school focusing on scientific studies with laboratory activities in chemistry, biology, physics and computer science, featuring STEAM workshops and Biomedical track.
• Liceo Artistico Malpighi Art high school centered on creativity and art with two tracks in the triennium: Design and Architecture, combining manual skills with digital experimentation and AI.
• 4-Year Programme (Liceo Linguistico Quadriennale) Four-year linguistic high school with three foreign languages (Chinese, French, German, Spanish), international approach and university preparation at age 18, authorized by MIUR.
• Liceo Scienze Applicate Quadriennale (TrED) Four-year Applied Sciences high school focused on Ecological and Digital Transition, developed with universities and ELIS Consortium companies.
• Scuola Media CSPT Middle school in Castel S. Pietro Terme with enhanced English preparing students for Cambridge KET and PET certifications.
• Liceo Scienze Applicate CSPT Applied Sciences high school at Castel S. Pietro Terme with STEAM-focused workshop, coding oriented to creative robotics, and Technology & Design course.
• Liceo Scientifico Sportivo CSPT Sports Science high school combining rigorous liceo preparation with sports disciplines and Law and Economics of Sport, offering Biomedical or Business tracks.
• Polo Educativo 3-14 Cento Educational campus from age 3-14 in Cento including Infanzia, Primaria and Media, accredited Cambridge International with Malpighi English+ program.
• Scuola dell'Infanzia e Primaria STEAM (S. Agata Bolognese) Kindergarten and Primary school in S. Agata Bolognese with STEAM approach (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics), featuring laboratory and interactive teaching.
• Scuola Media Suor Teresa Veronesi (S. Giovanni in Persiceto) Middle school in S. Giovanni in Persiceto with enhanced Italian and English (A2/B1 Cambridge), cooperative learning activities and study method development.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature7 records

Partnerships

42 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• FAACmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Contributed to creation of Obeya Lab and sponsors Crash Course challenges including Obeya FAAC Challenge for automation and problem-solving education.
• Bonfiglioli GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016First partner and sustained supporter of Malpighi La.B laboratory. Collaboration includes wind turbine development projects, robotics, design, and ecologic transition initiatives. Sonia Bonfiglioli serves as key advocate for educational partnership.
• DucaticoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Fondazione Ducati and Liceo Malpighi created 'Fisica in Moto' - interactive physics laboratory for high school students across Italy. Also collaborates on Liceo Artistico design projects.
• DeloittemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on Crash Course challenges developing student teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills in business context.
• IconsultingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Big Data Challenge - laboratory of Data Analysis and Machine Learning as part of Crash Course program.
• Banca di BolognamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported creation of 'La Bottega delle Arti' space at S. Giovanni in Persiceto for artistic expression and creativity.
• LamborghinimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration at S. Agata Bolognese created 'Neverending Stories' - first English language library for children 0-10 years.
• MCA Mario Cucinella ArchitectsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on Liceo Artistico design projects bringing architectural expertise to student creative work.
• GeosidemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Liceo TRED quadrennial program contributing to ecological and digital transition education.
• HabacusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContributing partner to Liceo TRED quadrennial program for ecological and digital transition.
• Politecnico di Milano - Centro METIDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on Liceo Scientifico Plus curriculum design with Metodi e Tecnologie Innovative per la Didattica for innovative teaching methodologies.
• Università di Bologna - Dipartimento di Farmacia e BiotecnologiecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for Liceo Scientifico Plus curriculum development in scientific disciplines.
• UnipolSaimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSponsorship enabled creation of sports areas at Villa Revedin campus including inflatable sports dome, 5-a-side football field, and multisport area.
• AdeccominorOthersHuman resources partner listed among corporate supporters.
• EnduraminorOthersCorporate partner listed among educational supporters.
• IMAminorOthersPackaging machinery company listed among corporate supporters.
• Marchesini GroupminorOthersPharmaceutical packaging company listed among corporate supporters.
• Future Food InstitutemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on food education and sustainability topics for student programs.
• GellifyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovation company partner supporting educational initiatives.
• InsidesignmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design firm collaborating on Liceo Artistico projects and providing internship opportunities.
• NIERminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partner listed among educational supporters.
• PizzoliminorOthersFood company listed among corporate supporters.
• Villa Erbosa - Gruppo San DonatominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare group partnership supporting educational initiatives.
• Golden GroupminorOthersCorporate partner listed among educational supporters.
• IllumiaminorOthersEnergy company listed among corporate supporters.
• BalturminorOthersHeating company listed among corporate supporters.
• ZaccantiminorOthersProfessional services firm listed among corporate supporters.
• Vivai BergonziniminorOthersNursery and plant company listed among corporate supporters.
• FavaminorOthersCompany listed among corporate supporters.
• Felsinea RistorazioneminorOthersCatering company listed among corporate supporters.
• Ordine dei Medici di BolognamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical association collaborating on biomedical track and health education programs. Partners on Biomedicine elective with doctors from the Order.
• Associazione PrimereaminorOthersParent association supporting school community.
• Associazione Amici delle Scuole Malpighi CentominorOthersSupport association for Cento campus.
• Cambridge InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCento campus accredited as Cambridge International School providing bilingual curriculum and Cambridge certifications (KET, PET, A2/B1 level).
• Consorzio ELISmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational consortium collaborating on Liceo TRED quadrennial program curriculum with universities, research institutions, and companies.
• GeosidemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy efficiency company contributing to TRED program for ecological transition education.
• HabacusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation technology partner in TRED program.
• HeramajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-utility company contributing to TRED ecological transition curriculum.
• SnammajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy infrastructure company contributing to ecological transition education in TRED program.
• AceamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUtilities company contributing to ecological transition curriculum.
• ElismajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational consortium providing expertise for TRED program curriculum.
• LamborghinimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreated 'Neverending Stories' English library for children 0-10 years at S. Agata Bolognese location.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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