The Italian Bilingual School

Education Melbourne introduces The Italian Bilingual School in Meadowbank, for all your education and learning needs.

The Italian Bilingual School (IBS) commenced in 2002 as the first school in Australia to provide a bilingual and bicultural education in English and Italian, combining elements of both the Australian and the Italian curriculum in empowering students for a global existence. IBS currently caters for children from Prep class (under 5 years old) through to Year 6.

The content of the curriculum, delivered in English and in Italian, reflects both the Australian and Italian cultures, thus giving students a bilingual and bicultural education. Encouraging students towards an understanding and appreciation of the wealth of cultures which comprise the Australian landscape is an inherent aspect of the School's curriculum.

Through this model children will gain social, cultural, historical and geographical knowledge of Australia and Italy. The Italian Bilingual School empowers students through the added benefits of a broader education by offering a curriculum that is consistently of the highest standard.

The Italian Bilingual School has at its core the aim to provide an excellence in literacy and numeracy teaching; explicit teaching of thinking skills and social skills; providing a holistic, safe and caring learning environment; and valuing and welcoming the involvement of parents and the wider community.

Providing a safe and happy environment for your child to learn within a supportive community is paramount at our school.

The Italian Bilingual School supports and exceeds all the regulatory standards and accreditation standards set out by the NSW Board of Studies, as well as following all Federal Government guidelines.

As an extension of our excellent education program, we provide out-of-hours school care, as well as an early learning bilingual program in the Preparatory program for 4 year olds. Why not consider the benefits of a bilingual education for your child? Contact us to discuss enrolling your child into the Italian Bilingual School, creating Excellence through bilingualism.