OUR VISION
The main objective of “La Scuola Italiana a Londra” is to create an Italian school which is fully integrated with the British context in which it operates. It will be a school which integrates the Italian Curriculum, internationally recognised as the great strength of the Italian school system, with the best aspects of the British education system, in particular its educational objectives and teaching methods.
“La Scuola Italiana a Londra” will therefore have a fully bilingual and bicultural curriculum.
The strongest belief behind the project, and of those involved in it, is that being bilingual does not mean simply being able to communicate perfectly in two languages but it also encourages the development of a more open and mature way of thinking. We strongly believe that bilingualism and a broader cultural background are fundamental stones in the building of a new generation of citizens who increasingly have to cope with, and adapt to, cultural diversity. Students at “La Scuola Italiana a Londra” will benefit from a broader and more complete education which combines Latin and British cultures, the values of which are at the base of the new Europe.
The general plan is for the school to take students from nursery (age 3) up to the end of high school (maturità). To begin with the school will only offer Early Years, from September 2010, and Primary, from September 2011, and it will then gradually build up as the children grow older.
“La Scuola Italiana a Londra” aims to offer a safe and nurturing learning environment where students are encouraged to fulfil their personal and academic potential. We will inspire a passion for knowledge in general as well as stimulating the personal interests and abilities of each student. The school will promote self-discipline whilst encouraging freedom of thought and creativity.
