Highlights
- Emphasis on Multilingual Fluency
- Enriched Learning Through Excursions
- Care for every single student
Overview
Smiling International School is accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education and it is also an International Baccalaureate® World School authorised to offer the IB Diploma Programme.
At Smiling International School, we aim to nurture, inspire and educate all children to achieve their personal best. Our goal is to provide our students with a broad, creative and well-balanced educational experience which prepares them to be citizens of the world.
Our School is based on two campuses, both in the center of Ferrara, a beautiful town in the Emilia Romagna region. The Porta Mare Campus hosts the Early Years (2-5 years old) and the first 3 years of the Primary School. The students of the last two years of Primary School, the Secondary School, the High Schools and the IB Diploma Programme are in the Ercole I D’Este campus.
- from 2
- to 18 years old
Co-Education
from 7,400 to 22,500 EUR
Founded in 1998
18 different nationalities
450 students
Academics
Smiling International School is a “Scuola Paritaria” in Ferrara: we teach the Italian ministerial curriculum in English through modern, interdisciplinary teaching methods.
Our teachers prepare students (6-18 years old) for CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Language) certification in English (Cambridge), Spanish (DELE) and Chinese (HSK) as an integral part of the various curricula.
Smiling International School offers two Secondary School pathways:
– the 4-year Linguistic High School, which combines language studies with topical subjects such as Business, Critical Thinking, Mathematics and Physics;
– the 4-year High School of Technology, the new frontier for highly specialised studies in technology, computer science and STEM subjects
Smiling International School also offers the IB Diploma Programme.
Curriculum
Examinations
Language of instruction
Foreign languages taught
Accreditations
Smiling International School è un Gold Preparation Centre per le certificazioni Cambridge English 2025-2026.
Tuition Fees for 2026
Learn more about Smiling International School tuition fees for 2026, including general fee details, boarding fees, and available scholarships.
Annual tuition fees
Annual tuition fees at Smiling International School range from EUR 7,400 to EUR 22,500, depending on the student's grade level and program.
Boarding school tuition
Boarding is available for students aged 14 and over at an additional cost of €8,000 per year.
The boarding fee includes full board (7 days a week), weekly cleaning service, bed linens and towels, and an on-site tutor for minors.
Scholarships
Scholarship information is not currently available. Please contact the school directly through this page to learn more.
Things to know
Enrollment phase
Enrolment is open all year round
Minimum Enrollment Duration
This school requires a minimum enrollment of 12 months, ensuring students have adequate time to benefit from the curriculum and educational experience.
Student Community
Smiling International School welcomes a vibrant community of 450 students representing 18 different nationalities.
Uniform
Students are required to wear school uniforms.
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- Address: Smiling International School, Corso Porta Mare, 117, 44121 Ferrara FE, Italy
