ISB — International School of Brindisi
The school

What ISB Is

International education in English, in the heart of Brindisi.

Verifiable standards, small classes, an international community.

What makes ISB unique

ISB was created to provide a strong, accessible, and measurable international education: an environment where every student is closely supported, grows in independence, and develops transferable skills for the world.

Full Pre-K / 12 pathway (ages 3-18) with instruction in English.
Foreign school recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education and Merit: enrollment fulfills compulsory education requirements under Italian law.
Credits, transcripts, and academic reports are recognized and transferable: real continuity for international families and globally mobile students.
Small classes (10-15 students) and an average teacher-to-student ratio of 1:14 for personalized attention.
A well-equipped campus with laboratories, sports spaces, and services that support daily school life.
Mission

Mission

ISB’s mission is to provide an excellent international education that enables students to become confident, compassionate, and responsible global citizens. We combine academic achievement with personal growth: real skills, critical thinking, and independence.

We create an environment where curiosity and creativity can grow, with intentional, student-centered teaching. School is not only “lessons”: it is community, method, and continuity for local and international families.

The International School of Brindisi (ISB) was founded in 2025 by families and professionals with international experience, in response to a real local need: ensuring educational continuity in English in southern Italy after the closure of the previous international school.

Educational and sports activities at the International School of Brindisi
A learning environment where sport, learning, and personal growth come together every day.
Values

Values

ISB values are not slogans: they guide daily decisions, relationships, teaching, and student wellbeing. They are the iCARE framework that connects educational quality and school culture.

Integrity We promote honesty, fairness, and ethical behavior. Consistency between what we say and what we do builds trust.
Curiosity We nurture questions, exploration, and discovery. Curiosity fuels inquiry and deep learning.
Accountability We develop responsibility and continuous improvement: commitment, feedback, clear goals, and measurable progress.
Respect We build an environment based on mutual respect and inclusion. In an international school, this is also cultural competence.
Empathy We develop kindness and emotional understanding: essential skills for communicating and collaborating.
Student collaboration during a school activity
iCARE values take shape through teamwork, respect, and active participation.
Approach

Approach

Our educational approach combines international best practices, student-centered teaching, and active learning. We work through inquiry, creativity, and authentic tasks connected to real-world problems.

In a multicultural community, the environment is designed to support transitions, independence, and socio-emotional wellbeing. The day is structured but not rigid: clear routines, explicit goals, and space to explore and build.

We support international families and globally mobile students by providing educational continuity in English and a school system that facilitates transitions between pathways and countries.

For students who reside permanently in Italy, ISB also provides support for equivalency pathways, helping families navigate the national regulatory framework.

Structured learning activity supported by qualified educators
Method, skills, and attention to the individual: learning is intentional and measurable.
Accreditation

Accreditation

ISB combines institutional recognition, accreditations, and educational partnerships to ensure high standards, transparency, and continuity throughout the school journey. For families, this means verifiable quality, transferable credits, and an international reference framework for curriculum, student safeguarding, and school governance.

Recognition by the Italian Ministry of Education and Merit as a foreign school: fulfillment of compulsory education.
AAA (Accredited American Association): international accreditation of the school.
Cognia: recognition/accreditation within the international education ecosystem.
NCAA: recognition linked to pathways and sports/academic opportunities for students.
VHS Learning and DoDEA: partnerships/recognitions that expand academic opportunities and continuity for international students.
Accreditations and recognition of the International School of Brindisi
Accreditations certify high quality standards and international recognition.
Staff

Staff

ISB staff is made up of teachers and professionals with international experience, selected for competence, educational vision, and the ability to work in multicultural settings.

Teamwork, shared standards, and strong attention to the educational relationship ensure continuity, teaching quality, and real support for students.

In a small school, every student is known by name: this enables targeted interventions, effective communication with families, and a safe, structured learning environment.

Teachers with international qualifications and experience in overseas schools
A collaborative approach among teachers, coordinators, and specialists
Individual attention and continuous progress monitoring
A stable, accessible educational community focused on student wellbeing
The educational staff of the International School of Brindisi
At the International School of Brindisi, every teacher holds at least a bachelor’s degree in their area of expertise, and many hold master’s degrees or other advanced qualifications, ensuring students receive instruction from highly educated and experienced educators.
Location

Location

ISB is located in Brindisi, in Puglia, and is the only accredited international school south of Naples. The city is a strategic coastal hub, well connected to Lecce, Bari, and Taranto, home to United Nations entities and increasingly attractive to expat families and international organizations.

The campus is designed to support learning, wellbeing, and daily school life, with functional spaces and areas dedicated to study, creativity, and sport.

Spacious, modern classrooms
Dedicated labs for science, computer science, and the arts
Library and resource centers
Outdoor areas for play and sports, including playgrounds and a soccer field
On-site catering and family parking
Campus spaces and facilities dedicated to educational and sports activities
A campus designed to welcome and support students of every age.