• Private Schools

These schools are known for their rigorous curriculum, strong teaching, varied extracurriculars, and more. Many also offer English-language instruction and bilingual instruction—for instance, in Italian and English.

Who attends Italian boarding schools?

Italian boarding schools tend to have a diverse student body. While these schools often house many Italians, they also attract students from dozens of other countries, including several from across Europe. 

Boarding schools in Italy also present a special opportunity for North American students, from Canada and the US. These schools provide the opportunity to acquire a strong and desirable academic background. But they can also give Canadians and Americans the ability to broaden their horizons in many ways, such as learning new languages, developing cultural sensitivity, building independence, and being exposed to students from diverse backgrounds.

What are some benefits of boarding schools in Italy?

Overall, Italian boarding schools offer numerous advantages. They teach independence and responsibility, and help students succeed at higher rates than day schools, according to research by The Association of Boarding Schools.

Some other benefits of boarding schools in Italy include:

• They provide more opportunities for leadership.
• They are modern and more internationally focused.
• Students who board enjoy structure and use their time more productively.
• 87% of former student-boarders say they’re well prepared for university.
• 9 in 10 say they were better served by a boarding than a non-boarding school.

Read more about the unique advantages of boarding schools, both in Italy and elsewhere. To learn about the boarding school experience, read our guide.

On this page, we list boarding schools in Italy. Click on a school profile to learn all about it, including its location, cost, curriculum, and registration details.