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Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Italian, Spanish, German
Typical class size 10
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction
Villa Grimani International School is an international day school in Noventana, Italy, educating children from age 1 to 13. The curriculum blends the UK Early Years Foundation Stage, the British Curriculum, and a bespoke program. The Early Years are taught in English by native-speaking teachers; Primary lessons are in English, with six weekly hours of Italian. Middle School adds Spanish and German, and mathematics can be studied in English or Italian. Teaching emphasizes independent work within a multidisciplinary approach that places languages and multiculturalism at its core. The villa campus sits in a park. Facilities include dining hall, theatre, libraries and learning spaces; computer labs, a science lab, music rooms, art rooms, and libraries. Outdoor spaces include a football pitch and a basketball/volleyball court. A learning-by-doing approach is supported by computer science, science, and art labs. The school runs a Summer Camp in English for ages 3+, with themed activities.
Via Leonardo da Vinci, 4, 35027 Noventa Padovana PD, Italy
The Essentials
Villa Grimani International School has 250 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English, Italian.
Location
Via Leonardo da Vinci 4, 35027 Noventa Padovana, Padova (PD), Italy. The campus is set in a historic villa and is surrounded by a large green area of 30,000 square metres. It is approximately 5 minutes from Padua.
Stages
Early Years; Primary School; Middle School
Type
International day school
Additional learning support
Individual language support for students with little or no English
Country affiliation
Italy
School day structure
Mon-Fri: 9:00–17:00
Fees
Annual tuition at Villa Grimani International School ranges from EUR 5,900 to EUR 9,600 for 2026/27.
Fees
Application and Enrolment Fees
Villa Grimani International School charges a non-refundable enrolment fee of EUR 200 per year for Pre-Nursery students. For Nursery School, Reception, Primary School, and Middle School, a one-off non-refundable enrolment fee of EUR 800 is payable when a student first joins the school.
Tuition Fees
Annual tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are:
Pre-Nursery (Part-Time): EUR 5,900 per annum Pre-Nursery (Full-Time): EUR 7,100 per annum Nursery School: EUR 7,200 per annum Reception Class: EUR 8,200 per annum Primary School: EUR 8,600 per annum Middle School: EUR 9,600 per annum
Boarding Fees
The school does not offer boarding accommodation.
Transport Fees
An optional school bus service is available from Nursery School onwards. Annual fees range from EUR 2,100 to EUR 3,100 depending on route zone and whether the service is one-way or return.
Discounts
A 10% tuition discount is available for a second sibling attending the school, and a 15% tuition discount is available for a third sibling.
Refund Information
Enrolment fees are non-refundable. No additional refund policy is stated in the published fee schedule.
Payment Methods
Payments may be made by bank transfer to the school’s designated Intesa Sanpaolo bank account.
Academics
Villa Grimani International School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 13.
Curriculum
The school educates children from age one through middle school. The Early Years follow the UK's Early Years Foundation Stage program and are taught in English by qualified native-speaking teachers. Primary School lessons are taught primarily in English by qualified native English-speaking teachers; six hours of Italian per week are taught by a qualified Italian teacher. The program includes traditional subjects as well as art, music, computer science, and weekly visits to the school library. Middle School focuses on language development with the introduction of Spanish and German; math can be studied in English or Italian, taught by native-speaking specialists. Teaching emphasizes independent work and study across a multidisciplinary curriculum with languages and multiculturalism at its core.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasises Respect, Education, and Responsibility as core educational objectives; it fosters the development of personal talents in a multilingual environment, where every child discovers himself.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Enrollment includes a language assessment test and individualized support lessons for students entering with limited language skills.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school teaches primarily in English; six hours of Italian are taught each week by a qualified Italian teacher; all teachers are native English speakers.
Admissions
Admissions
Enrollment is possible at any time during the school year, provided there are still places available. Children can enroll at our school from an Italian, foreign, or international school. A language assessment test and one or more meetings with the student help teachers determine the best place to begin the program. Students who enter with insufficient language skills receive individualized support lessons. Parents wishing to enroll can schedule an appointment with the school office for an initial orientation; school visits must also be scheduled through the office. Admission forms must be requested from the Secretariat and, once completed, must be submitted in original to the Secretariat. Registration is formal and valid only after payment of the Registration Fee. Admission is subject to available places, except for foreign students who, by school statute, must always be accepted into the school even if they are in excess of the number of places in a class.
FAQs
What curriculum does Villa Grimani follow?
The school blends the UK Early Years Foundation Stage with the British Curriculum. Early Years and Primary are taught in English by native speakers, with six weekly hours of Italian. Middle School adds Spanish and German.
What age range does the school serve?
Villa Grimani serves children aged 1 to 13 across Early Years, Primary School, and Middle School.
What are the tuition fees?
Fees range from approximately EUR 4,200 to EUR 5,600 per year. A registration fee is required to formalise admission, with detailed tuition provided directly by the school.
What facilities does the school have?
The campus is a magnificent villa from the 1400s set within 30,000 square metres of green space. Facilities include two computer labs, a science lab, two music rooms, two art rooms, two libraries, a theatre, a dining hall, football pitch, and basketball/volleyball court.
What languages are taught?
English is the primary language of instruction. Italian is taught six hours per week. Middle School students also study Spanish and German with native-speaking teachers. Maths can be studied in English or Italian.
Is there a school uniform?
Yes. All students wear the full school uniform every day as detailed in the School Regulations.
Does the school have a house system?
Yes. Four houses: Foxes, Rabbits, Squirrels, and Hedgehogs. A merit points system rewards positive behaviour and achievement, tracked via Class Dojo in Key Stage 2.
Is there learning support for new students?
Yes. A language assessment test is given on enrolment, and individualised support lessons are provided for students entering with limited language skills.
Can children enrol mid-year?
Yes. Enrolment is possible at any time during the school year provided places are available. Children can enrol from Italian, foreign, or international schools.
Does the school provide meals?
Yes. The school has canteen facilities on campus for student meals.
Where is the school located?
Villa Grimani is at Via Leonardo da Vinci 4, Noventa Padovana, about 5 minutes from Padua. The campus is set in a historic villa surrounded by extensive green space.
When was the school founded?
Villa Grimani was founded in 1998 by a group of parents seeking an excellent, English-medium education in a happy, open-minded environment near Padua.
Is there a Summer Camp?
Yes. Summer Camp lessons are held in English and supervised by native-speaking teachers. Activities include sports and play in the extensive park grounds.
