Training path
You'll study the history and culture of other countries, as well as human, political, and economic geography, through an active, hands-on approach. Interdisciplinary projects will help you appreciate cultural differences and experience diversity as a source of enrichment.
You will learn about your rights and duties, the role of institutions, and the rules of civil coexistence, and you will prepare to participate actively and democratically in institutional life.
Through workshops and projects on major global issues, you will learn to think innovatively and transform your ideas into projects that create value for society.
You'll improve your English and two other foreign languages. You'll learn them in a stimulating way, thanks to native-speaking teachers, language lessons, and an international environment. You can earn advanced language certifications and, if desired, even a double English diploma.
Study plan
Enhancements
Classical Culture: This is one of the core courses of the two-year program, focusing not on Latin, but on epic poetry, poetry, and drama from the classical world. An extraordinary journey into Greek and Latin culture, the foundations of Western civilization.
Italian: The development of epic poetry in the classical culture course allows the Italian course to strengthen linguistic skills and introduce students to reading and writing.
English: 4 hours per week, native-speaking teachers, language labs, lessons in English for non-language subjects.
Geography and international relations: including human, political, and economic perspectives, with a focus on world cultures and international relations.
Art History: lessons from the first year onwards, taught in parallel with the history curriculum.
World Cultures: not only the study of languages but also of the cultures of different geographical areas, to discover that diversity is a richness.
World Religions: A journey through the world's major religions to understand the origins of cultural differences.
Discipline integrative
Environmental education: a highly topical course on sustainable human development, urbanization and pollution, renewable energy, waste, recycling, and human impact on the environment.
Digital education: fundamentals of computer science, coding, robotics, the internet, artificial intelligence, and Office. You'll learn how to create a video, a multimedia presentation, and a website.
Personal education: study methods, teamwork, communication, self-confidence, and a results-oriented approach.
Civic education: law, citizenship and institutions, forms of state and government, international organizations.
Economic and financial education: basics of economics and personal finance, budgeting, saving and investing, opening a bank account, applying for a loan, understanding paychecks, starting a business.
Wellness: nutrition and healthy living education, sex education, and instruction in non-traditional sports such as yoga, Pilates, dance, meditation, and aerobics.
The IESS Experience
Experiences abroad: four-week study abroad program at an English school. Summer school and work experience.
International projects: Erasmus projects and exchanges with schools in other countries.
Educational trips: field trips, museum visits, shows, and cultural events.
Career guidance: parliamentary simulations, meetings with experts on emerging professions and international careers.
Field experience: internships, projects, and workshops at partner universities, research centers, and innovative companies.
The IESS method
Only three lessons a day: you focus your attention on fewer subjects and have more space to work with the teachers.
Active participation in lessons: lessons are more stimulating, you follow more attentively and you learn more easily, even at home.
Laboratory lessons: In class, put theory into practice in labs and group work. Understanding is more important than memorization.
Dialogue with teachers: engage in ongoing dialogue with teachers, in a climate of trust and collaboration.
Constant use of new technologies: personal iPads, digital textbooks, Wi-Fi and Internet, even in the classroom.
Attention to each student: a tutor closely follows you in your personal and academic growth.
Your growth matters more than grades: you no longer focus solely on grades but on improving every day. In the end, even your grades are better.
After high school
University addresses
You will be able to continue your studies in all university faculties, in particular Languages, Linguistic Mediation, International Relations, but also Economics, Law, Political Science, Psychology, Communication Sciences, Journalism.
Career opportunities
You'll be able to start your own business, access international careers, or enter emerging work environments, both in Italy and abroad.
As a professional, in professional firms in the linguistic, business, and psychological fields; in universities, research offices, and research centers, in the political and social fields; at international organizations, in the political and diplomatic fields.
As a manager, in public administration and business, in the fields of human resources, communications, international relations, tourism, international cooperation, and public relations.
