THE BILINGUAL SCHOOL OF FLORENCE PARENTS AREA ABOUT US ACADEMICS ENGLISH ADMISSIONS WHAT WE OFFER CALENDAR CONTACTS ABOUT US MISSION The Kindergarten School has the objective of accompanying children and their families in a comprehensive educational journey from Nursery to Middle School. The Kindergarten pedagogical philosophy values autonomy, the importance of community and responsibility, and emphasizes the international dimension of education. The keystones of our educational programme are: QUALITY EDUCATION ITALIAN/ENGLISH BILINGUALISM A NOURISHING AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT "SISTEMA PARITARIO" AT THE SERVICE OF FAMILIES SINCE ITS ESTABLISHMENT IN 1973 Our school has a more than 40-year history enriched by continual reflection on and involvement with contemporary pedagogical methods and training. We offer a quality modern education. For some years Kindergarten has emphasized a bilingual education, acknowledging the value of English in meeting the challenges of contemporary society. Creativity, exploration, an openness to innovation, a thorough training of our teachers, and passion: these are what make the Kindergarten School an independent, innovative and dynamic school. What we offer: Nursery School (1-3 years) Pre-School bilingual sections (3-6 years) Elementary School bilingual (6-11 years) Middle School international (11-14 years) SCHOOL CAMPUSES The Kindergarten School has three campuses, close to each other and in the centre of the city of Florence. The Main Campus includes the Nursery, Bilingual Pre-School, some Elementary School grades; remarkable about the Main Campus is the graciousness of its interiors, spread over 1400 square metres. The Main campus has several outdoor play areas (amongst which a tennis court and courtyard garden with shade trees) adapted to the various ages of outdoor play. The Main Campus has a pedestrian entrance at 105 via S. Gallo and an entrance for pick-up and drop-off by car at 11 viale Lavagnini, with parking; 52 Viale Matteotti Campus includes some grades of the Elementary School and the Middle School; the Matteotti Campus has been newly renovated and has laboratory space for Art, Music, Science, and Languages; 8 Via Bonifacio Lupi Campus includes the Blingual Pre-School; a warm, inviting space with multi-functional rooms and an outdoor play area. COME DISCOVER OUR SCHOOL! Since 2012 Kindergarten also manages the Menarini Baby Nursery School at 7 via Marchetti, Florence. OPENING HOURS AND SCHEDULE Kindergarten is open from 1 September to 30 June for all grades (Nursery, Pre-School, Elementary and Middle Schools). Educational activities and lessons at the Elementary and Middle Schools follow the regional school academic calendar (15 September – 10 June). Kindergarten is open from 7.30 to 18.00, Monday to Friday, offering families maximum flexibility for dropping off and picking up children at school. THE PROJECT OF A LIFETIME KINDERGARTEN IS A TRANSPARENT SCHOOL SAFETY AND SECURITY Defibrillator Kindergarten was the first school in Florence to have a defibrillator at school and personnel trained to use it. A Safe Environment All the spaces, furniture and playing material meet health and safety requirements as established by European Norms (normative europa EN71). Quality Certification Kindergarten obtained a Certification of Quality in 2014, safety and security (certification plan n.11178) attesting to the safety and security of procedures and of the correct training and preparation of its staff. (Italiano) GIARDINO, SEDE CENTRALE (Italiano) SCUOLA DELL'INFANZIA A SEDE CENTRALE - Nido, Scuola dell'Infanzia, Scuola Primaria - Ingresso auto viale Lavagnini 11, Firenze B SEDE CENTRALE - Nido, Scuola dell'Infanzia, Scuola Primaria - Ingresso a piedi via S.Gallo 105, Firenze C SEDE LUPI - Scuola dell'infanzia - Via Bonifacio Lupi 8, Firenze D SEDE MATTEOTTI - Scuola secondaria di primo grado e scuola primaria - Viale Matteotti 52, Firenze This website uses technical and profiling cookies. Read Cookie Policy Accept Phone. +39 o55.495061 scuola@kindergarten.it COOKIE POLICY PRIVACY POLICY KINDERGARTEN SRL Via San Gallo 105, Florence – P.IVA 03920220484 WORK WHIT US CALENDARIO DOCENTI