The Anglo-Italian School, Montessori Division is an international school of preschool through
10th grade students. The school, founded in 1958 by a group of NATO parents, is located in a
secure setting on the NATO, JFC HEADQUARTERS Command Base. The school's beautiful
setting overlooks and has panoramic views of the Bay of Naples. Mount Vesuvius and the Isle of
Capri are both visible through the classroom windows. The multi-cultural student body is
comprised of dependent children of NATO countries, military and diplomatic personnel and the
host nation - Italy. The base provides both a secure environment and an international setting for
your child's schooling. The school administration has invested in renovations to provide clean
and attractive surroundings for the students, and to ensure all standards required by Italian and
10th grade students. The school, founded in 1958 by a group of NATO parents, is located in a
secure setting on the NATO, JFC HEADQUARTERS Command Base. The school's beautiful
setting overlooks and has panoramic views of the Bay of Naples. Mount Vesuvius and the Isle of
Capri are both visible through the classroom windows. The multi-cultural student body is
comprised of dependent children of NATO countries, military and diplomatic personnel and the
host nation - Italy. The base provides both a secure environment and an international setting for
your child's schooling. The school administration has invested in renovations to provide clean
and attractive surroundings for the students, and to ensure all standards required by Italian and
The school follows an international and USA curriculum, tailored using the best models of various international associations. All
the textbooks and educational materials are from the USA and other English speaking countries. International cooperation and
cultural exchange as well as foreign languages are emphasized. All students are multi-lingual when they leave the school.
Montessori philosophies and instructional techniques are used. Small classes provide for individual instruction and attention
and ensure that each student reaches his or her full potential. Information technology is also used in research and to augment
traditional instruction. The demanding curriculum provides excellent preparation for both classical and scientific follow-on
study. Although the main thrust of education is international in nature, the school also endeavors to satisfy specific
requirements of individual national groups. A full range of extra curricular activities is available including physical education,
drama, art, music, information technology and after-school foreign language study. Classes meet from 08:30 to 15:15.
Extended care is available before and after school from 07:30-08:15 and from 15:15-17:15. Besides our regular classrooms,
we have a computer lab, a dynamic ESL (English as a Second Language) program to accommodate the many students
arriving from across Europe and other parts of the world who possess limited English skills, intensive foreign language
programs are also offered in French, German and Spanish, fulfilling the desire that all students who graduate are multi-lingual.
ISL (Italian as a Second Language) classrooms, a music room and kitchen. Our fenced-in playground offers a variety of play
equipment in an attractive outdoor setting.
the textbooks and educational materials are from the USA and other English speaking countries. International cooperation and
cultural exchange as well as foreign languages are emphasized. All students are multi-lingual when they leave the school.
Montessori philosophies and instructional techniques are used. Small classes provide for individual instruction and attention
and ensure that each student reaches his or her full potential. Information technology is also used in research and to augment
traditional instruction. The demanding curriculum provides excellent preparation for both classical and scientific follow-on
study. Although the main thrust of education is international in nature, the school also endeavors to satisfy specific
requirements of individual national groups. A full range of extra curricular activities is available including physical education,
drama, art, music, information technology and after-school foreign language study. Classes meet from 08:30 to 15:15.
Extended care is available before and after school from 07:30-08:15 and from 15:15-17:15. Besides our regular classrooms,
we have a computer lab, a dynamic ESL (English as a Second Language) program to accommodate the many students
arriving from across Europe and other parts of the world who possess limited English skills, intensive foreign language
programs are also offered in French, German and Spanish, fulfilling the desire that all students who graduate are multi-lingual.
ISL (Italian as a Second Language) classrooms, a music room and kitchen. Our fenced-in playground offers a variety of play
equipment in an attractive outdoor setting.
The school has transformed its library into a Multi-Media Center where student's recreational reading and informational needs
can be met through books and technology. With the addition of an Audio center and 6 high speed Internet access computers
with Microsoft Office, the Librarian can collaborate with other teachers to provide information literacy skills instruction that
fosters self-directed learning and the love of reading.
can be met through books and technology. With the addition of an Audio center and 6 high speed Internet access computers
with Microsoft Office, the Librarian can collaborate with other teachers to provide information literacy skills instruction that
fosters self-directed learning and the love of reading.
The school is periodically inspected by members of both the Italian Public Education and the Montessori Society. At the end of
the each school year a special commission of the Italian Public Education Department proctors Italian students for their Italian
State exams. The elementary, middle school and 9th/10th grade students also receive an evaluation from an American
achievement test at the end of the school year. In addition to our strong academic curriculum, our school also devotes each
month of the school year to learning abut a different NATO country. With this program the children develop a better
understanding of the cultures of our international environment. The school is Accredited and Guaranteed by The National
Montessori Organization. Member of The American Montessori Society, Member of European Council of International Schools,
Member and Candidate for Accreditation by C.I.S. Authorized by the Italian Minister of Education (decree 3105/41-2).
Admission is based on screening exams and interviews, previous performance, and the student's ability to profit from the
program. The common element among parents is their interest in providing their children with a high-quality education based
on the principles of the Montessori Method.
the each school year a special commission of the Italian Public Education Department proctors Italian students for their Italian
State exams. The elementary, middle school and 9th/10th grade students also receive an evaluation from an American
achievement test at the end of the school year. In addition to our strong academic curriculum, our school also devotes each
month of the school year to learning abut a different NATO country. With this program the children develop a better
understanding of the cultures of our international environment. The school is Accredited and Guaranteed by The National
Montessori Organization. Member of The American Montessori Society, Member of European Council of International Schools,
Member and Candidate for Accreditation by C.I.S. Authorized by the Italian Minister of Education (decree 3105/41-2).
Admission is based on screening exams and interviews, previous performance, and the student's ability to profit from the
program. The common element among parents is their interest in providing their children with a high-quality education based
on the principles of the Montessori Method.
European laws are met. The school has beautiful recreational area’s in addition to access to NATO’s modern physical
education facilities.
education facilities.
| Office Hours |
| M - F 08:00-12:30 13:30-17:00 |
| Contact the School |
| Tel: 39-081-570-6587 39-081-721-2266 Fax: 39-081-610-2896 E-Mail: aischool@libero.it |
| NATO JFC HQ, Building H, 80125 Bagnoli, Naples, Italy Telephone: (39) 081-721-2266 or (39) 081-570-6587, Fax: (39) 081-610-2896, Email: aischool@libero.it |
| Accredited and Guaranteed by The National Montessori Organization. Member of The American Montessori Society, Member of European Council of International Schools, Member and Candidate for Accreditation by C.I.S. Authorized by the Italian Minister of Education (decree 3105/41-2) |
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| SERVING THE NATO COMMUNITY SINCE 1958 |
| AN INTERNATIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY IN NAPLES, ITALY |
ABOUT THE SCHOOL
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All teachers are mother tongue English speakers and except for foreign languages, classroom instruction is in English. Most
teachers are certified in the United States, and from other English speaking countries. The school has a very intensive ESL
program for students who arrive with limited English skills.
teachers are certified in the United States, and from other English speaking countries. The school has a very intensive ESL
program for students who arrive with limited English skills.