What Is International School Ticino?
The International School Ticino (IS Ticino) was founded in 2014 in Cadempino, in the Swiss canton of Ticino. It is the newest member of the Inspired Education Group's cluster of IB schools in the Milan-Lombardy-Ticino region. Despite its young age, IS Ticino has quickly established itself as the reference point for international IB education in Italian-speaking Switzerland. The school offers the full IB Continuum — PYP, MYP and Diploma Programme — as well as the Career-related Programme (CP), serving approximately 170 students in a uniquely bilingual Swiss-Italian environment.
Which IB Programmes Does International School Ticino Offer?
IS Ticino offers an exceptionally complete range of IB programmes: PYP, MYP, DP and the Career-related Programme. Having the CP alongside the DP gives students a choice between the full academic Diploma and a pathway that combines IB courses with career-related studies — a flexibility that few schools in the region can match. The Swiss setting also means students benefit from the Swiss educational system's emphasis on quality and precision, while the IB framework ensures international portability of qualifications.
What Are the Campus and Community Like at International School Ticino?
Located in Cadempino in the canton of Ticino, IS Ticino serves families from the Lugano area, the broader Swiss-Italian region, and cross-border families who live in Italy but prefer a Swiss-based education. With approximately 170 students, it is the most intimate school in the Inspired Group cluster, offering an exceptionally high level of individual attention. The Swiss-Italian bilingual environment is unique among IB schools in the region and prepares students for life and work in both Swiss and international contexts.
Why Do Families Choose International School Ticino?
IS Ticino is the natural choice for families in the Swiss-Italian border area who want a full IB education. The complete programme offering (PYP, MYP, DP and CP) provides unmatched flexibility. The extremely small student body of around 170 ensures the highest level of personalised attention. The Swiss educational context adds an extra dimension of quality and rigour. For cross-border families and anyone seeking an IB education in the unique Swiss-Italian environment, IS Ticino is an outstanding option.
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