Frequently asked questions
Is there a deadline for enrolment?
For enrolments in Year 1, Year 6, and Year 9 students who are in Italy must respect the deadlines stated by the MIM - (Ministero dell'Istruzione e del Merito). The deadlines vary every year but are usually in January/February. There is no deadline for registrations for all other classes, providing places are available and the entrance criteria are met.
Are there any enrolment fees?
Yes. EISP - please see our Fees section - has an ENROLMENT/RE-ENROLMENT fee, for each child or student, and has a 33% discount if paid before the relevant deadline. This fee is non-refundable regardless if you decide not to start/continue your children’s educational path at EISP.
If the enrolment procedure for my son/daughter has been completed then the place is automatically confirmed?
No. The place is reserved after the above-mentioned procedure has been fully completed and the relevant payment of annual fees remitted to the school. Please go to Enrolment and Admissions Criteria
Will enrolments be accepted during the school year?
Yes. During the school year, you can register your child/ren at our school provided places are available and the entrance criteria are met.
What are my payment options?
Payment can be remitted by bank transfer or deposit at any MPS (Monte dei Paschi di Siena bank) branch.
Download our “School bank account details”
Download our “School bank account details”
Does the School offer a transport service?
Yes, for further information please visit our Facilities and Transport and Fees section or contact the school office via the contact form.
Where do EISP students come from?
A high percentage of our student cohort is Italian; EISP currently hosts over forty nationalities and as well as a wide variety of social/educational backgrounds.
Are students with special needs accepted at EISP?
EISP offers an equal opportunities policy, which includes students who may have special educational needs. However, the school reserves the right to consider and evaluate the specific needs of each case to ensure appropriately qualified and experienced staff and resources to guarantee a complete integration and inclusive participation of the student into the educational program.
What does Equipollenza in the IB Diploma mean?
The term Equipollenza means the equivalence of a foreign, artistic, or musical qualification with a corresponding Italian qualification. To define it as equivalent, the comparative analysis of the qualification takes into account the academic nature, the foreign institution that has issued the qualification, the duration of the studies completed, and the analytical disciplinary contents. In the case of the IB Diploma offered by EISP, our courses are approved and accredited by the Italian Government which recognises their equivalence to the Diploma of Maturity issued by Italian state high schools, respectively in the Scientific, Linguistic, or Human Sciences course paths, depending on the subjects taken.
As specified in the section relating to the High School, to follow the IB Diploma, students must select a subject for each of the 6 groups represented in the IB scheme making sure that they have 3 HL (Higher Level) subjects and 3 SL subjects (Standard Level) in their curriculum.
Students who are not interested in Equipollenza are not required to satisfy the above-mentioned condition and can choose a different subject combination for their study plan. In this case, however, by obtaining a qualification not equivalent to the High School Diploma, direct access to all Italian universities is not guaranteed and some may therefore require the student to take an entrance test.
As specified in the section relating to the High School, to follow the IB Diploma, students must select a subject for each of the 6 groups represented in the IB scheme making sure that they have 3 HL (Higher Level) subjects and 3 SL subjects (Standard Level) in their curriculum.
Students who are not interested in Equipollenza are not required to satisfy the above-mentioned condition and can choose a different subject combination for their study plan. In this case, however, by obtaining a qualification not equivalent to the High School Diploma, direct access to all Italian universities is not guaranteed and some may therefore require the student to take an entrance test.