The School was founded in 1962. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from September 4 to January 31 and from February 1 to June 22. Membership in the Association is automatically conferred on the parents or guardians of children enrolled in the School. The curriculum is that of U.S. general academic, college-preparatory public schools and includes Advanced Placement and the International Baccalaureate program options. The School is the testing center in Northern Italy for the Educational Testing Service.
Instruction is in English.
The academic program includes an extensive interscholastic program, drama, music, student government and lifetime sports instruction. One hundred percent of the graduates go on to colleges and universities. The elementary and high schools were accredited in 1990 by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Recently remodeled buildings consist of 3 main interconnected 2-story buildings. In the 2000-2001 school year, about 95 percent of the School's income derives from regular day school tuition.