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Middle School

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Students at the Middle School focus on both problem solving and project-based learning and benefit from an interdisciplinary approach making learning more authentic and meaningful in today's world. 

Our Middle School campus is located in a historic villa in the quiet hills of Fiesole about a 10 minute walk from our Junior School campus.

 

 

Students partake in many outdoor learning experiences throughout the year and fully benefit from the lush and private surroundings. They also benefit from a staff of highly qualified teachers for each subject, who are there to help prepare the pupils to become future changemakers. Like our other campuses, the Middle School educators teach the world-renowned Ontario Canadian Curriculum using teaching practices that best support, motivate, and facilitate learning for all students, and has recently been accredited with Italian "paritaria” status (in accordance with Legge 27 del 3 febbraio 2006), which means that our program meets the same criteria, or is considered “equal” to that of an Italian public school education. 

Our program combines the best of Canadian, Italian, and international educational practices and standards and meets the needs of the “learner in transition”. This addresses the intellectual, physical, social and emotional well-being of students to ensure an excellent preparation for our 4-year Senior School diploma. 


Our children have attended both IB and Ontario curriculums in Florence. I much prefer the Ontario curriculum, as it takes a more global approach to education. The Ontario model, while thorough and rigorous academically, provides an individualized plan for each child, where they are encouraged and mentored in a way that is unique to the child. The leadership is committed to developing a strong academic base, while fostering an environment for the children to take an active role in their education. Our experience with this model has been inclusive, encouraging, and overwhelmingly positive for both of my children. Our children are flourishing and thriving at CSF. The Ontario curriculum focuses on the development of the entire child, not just their academic performance.

— Amy, mother of students in Grades 2 and 6


 

Areas of Study
General studies subjects Specialty subjects
Language Arts:
English / Italian 
Visual Arts
History/Geography Technology/Coding
Math Music 
Science Physical and Health Education
  Drama
  French language and culture

Middle School Special Features

  • Italian Paritaria accreditation
  • Learning Support team that will work with students and their families to develop an Individualised Education Plan (IEP) for all students who have additional learning needs
  • Middle School program designed to meet the unique needs, interests and talents of students
  • Our program is inspired by best practices in learning and teaching. Critical thinking questions frame student inquiry
  • There is an emphasis on building relationships that encourage children to become lifelong learners as members of the local community and of the world
  • Access to international events and competitions through the Globeducate network of schools
  • Academic expectations are designed for 21st Century learners and are supported by an enhanced learning environment with technology and library resources
  • Middle School students have a number of opportunities to develop their leadership skills such as Student Council and Yearbook Committee
  • House system and spirit days
  • Field trips
  • Special events such as holiday celebrations, cultural events, concerts
  • Catered lunches
  • School uniform
  • Extra-curricular activities
  • Summer Camp