The English International School of Padua

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The English International School of Padua
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Type International school
International Baccalaureate
Established1987
FounderLucio Rossi
Website http://www.eisp.it

The English International School of Padua (EISP) is a private independent international school located in Padua, Italy. It enrolls students from pre-school to grade 12 and comprises 3 departments:

The Curriculum followed is based upon both the Italian and the British national curricula until grade 8, and on the IGCSE programme for grades 9 and 10. Certified by Cambridge International Examinations. The final two years prepare students for the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB). EISP is an IB world school and an ECIS member, and is also qualified to carry out SAT examinations.


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