Beyond the Classroom
In order to develop students’ abilities to connect their learning to the world around them, we have developed an integrated program of visits and projects that take full advantage of our location. Learning beyond the classroom takes place at all levels of the school, through the inquiry based approach of the Primary Years Programme, to Middle School interdisciplinary projects and High School subject-specific areas of focus.
TEDxYouth@ISF
This independently organized Ted Event is held every November. Student, parent, and staff speakers give talks on a variety of topics showcasing their own personal stance or insight. In-between speeches, student performers demonstrate their musical talents.
Model United Nations
Students in grades 9-10 can participate in Model United Nations, which becomes THIMUN in grade 11. This activity simulates the real United Nations, where students research their country, debate their topics, and compete in international MUN conferences. This activity provides invaluable real world experience in public speaking, networking, and problem solving, among building many other useful skills like communication and teamwork.
Duke of Edinburgh International Award
The DofE provides a wonderful opportunity for ISF students to broaden their horizons, discover new interests and talents, have fun with friends, develop essential skills for their future and achieve an Internationally renowned Award.
World Speech Day
World Speech Day is a day dedicated to celebrating speeches and speech making through live public speaking events across the world. Over 100 nations now hold World Speech Day events. Make a speech, share your ideas, connect to a growing community of global citizens everywhere. ISF has participated in World Speech Day for the past five years.
Cantabile Choir
The ISF Cantabile Choir is an exciting musical initiative at the International School of Florence.The mission of the ISF Cantabile is to continue to expand our rich musical offering by providing our talented choristers with a collaborative experience of choral music performance.
ISF's Got Talent
Every year the school hosts an engaging and fun show called: “ISF’s Got Talent.” This event highlights talents that students possess outside of the classroom including: musical performances, acting, dancing, comedy and much more. The ISF community has been enjoying this fantastic night of entertainment for the past several years.