The English International School of Padua

The English International School of Padua was established in Padua in 1987. It is a private international institute which offers a child centered learning environment that is dynamic in its pace, differentiated, challenging and rewarding. Students are encouraged to work to their full potential with careful consideration applied to ensure the children's self esteem is always positively enforced and maintained.

Our School offers a tailored education programme; its primary objectives are the education and care of students, through differentiated instruction based on individual needs, which aims to increase and develop their personal potential. At the same time, an interactive and responsive school-home communication system establishes a direct dialogue between EISP students, parents and staff, fostering a strong sense of school community.

EISP promotes a digital learning path where students are introduced and trained in computational thinking, programming language (coding) and the use of digital technologies and resources starting from Nursery/Infant School with age-appropriate lessons and workshops. These specific educational activities enhance various skills including problem solving, logical thinking and creativity to be then combined in a single project such as the creation of a videogame or an interactive story.

School trips and events are designed as an extension of the curriculum and are an integral part of students’ personal growth; we offer valuable first hand experiences, in order for our students to achieve new abilities and perspectives of analysis. Their open mindedness has the opportunity to flourish as they become more self-aware and improve their understanding of the world outside, visiting international conferences (MUN, TOK), artistic, cultural and natural locations in Italy as abroad.

EISP considers school orientation to be a crucial element and supports students in making the right choices by suggesting the best strategies to follow for their future careers. More specifically the High School relies on an internal Careers Advisor, who encourages students’ research of the best academic and professional opportunities in Italy and abroad, guiding them step by step in the admission process and liaising closely with universities and companies.

Our educational mission is to provide students with the essential stimuli to develop and achieve their potential in an international learning environment that can encourage and motivate them to give their best every day. We follow and guide students of all ages in this important and ambitious path by:

• Providing a solid foundation in knowledge and skills;
• Expanding critical thinking and open-mindedness;
• Promoting multiculturalism and mutual respect;
• Increasing self-confidence and personal independence;
• Stimulating curiosity, creativity and the use of the imagination.

EISP aims to make its students citizens of the world and life-long learners, preparing them for the challenges of a complex and changing reality through an holistic approach which encompasses all aspects of their personal development.