Accreditations and Affiliations
At ISF we take pride in our commitment to excellence, and our long-standing association with accrediting bodies and educational associations in Europe. We believe that providing your child with a top education experience is a collective effort, and these affiliations stand as a testament to our unwavering dedication to your child's future.
ISF accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in the USA. The first accreditation was obtained in 1981, while current accreditation runs through 12/01/2023. For more information, visit: https://www.msa-cess.org
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award is a youth awards programme founded in the United Kingdom in 1956 by the Duke of Edinburgh, which has since expanded to 144 nations, visit https://www.dofe.org/do/what/
CIS is a non-profit membership organisation that provides high-quality education services to schools and higher education institutions, visit: https://www.cois.org/
WIDA advances academic language development and academic achievement for linguistically diverse students through high quality standards, assessments, research, and professional development for educators. For more information, visit: https://www.wida.us/index.aspx
ISF is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School authorized to teach the IB Diploma Program (grades 11-12). The International School of Florence has been an IB World School since 1984. For more information, visit: https://www.ibo.org
The Association, which is non-profit, provides a forum where member schools can collaborate and share best practice. The Association is a critical resource for schools which are going through the IB authorization process for one or more IB programmes visit: https://www.aibwsi.it/