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where learning is ambitious, inclusive and irresistible.
Why SIAL
SIAL.school is the only school in the UK to teach all subjects in English and Italian, from Nursery to Year 6.
Your child will learn not only to speak but to read and write in both languages, gain valuable knowledge of both cultures and ways of life, and have broader opportunities when it comes to choosing secondary education.
How our pupils learn
Every child in the school is proud to be part of a learning experience which is interactive, compelling and culturally rich as it draws from both the Italian and English curricula.
In nursery and reception, the school day is split equally between Italian and English.
For example, in the morning the learning would be presented to the pupils in Italian and after lunch the same content would be reinforced in English. In this way, the learners’ linguistic development in Italian and English is synchronous and the children don’t experience any cognitive overload.
At Key Stage 1 and 2 (from Year 1 to Year 6), the linguistic exposure is arranged differently, with some subjects taught in Italian and other subjects taught in English, including aspects of both curricula
SIAL.school is an independent primary school with nursery located in the heart of London, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, just a short distance from Holland Park.
Our bilingual school is proudly part of the Italian network of educational institutions in the world (Sistema della Formazione Italiana nel Mondo).
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A child-centred approach
We prioritise the children’s individual needs and abilities above the traditional expectations for their age.
Our educational philosophy and approach are strongly focused on each child’s personal development.
- Small classes capped at 16 from Reception, 20 in Nursery.
- Outstanding Teaching – differentiated and inclusive pitched at each child’s level, guided by their interests.
- Strong child to teacher and teaching assistant ratio. Average of 1:5 in EYFS and 1:8 in KS1 and KS2. Enabling personalised planning, teaching and assessment.
- Extra support in either of the two languages – we provide additional sessions with specialist Italian/English language teachers and teaching assistants for children who need it.
- The health and wellbeing of our pupils is paramount – social and emotional competence is developed and reinforced as much as academic skills.
Would you like to know more about our school?
There is also always the possibility to attend an open day or book a one-to-one meeting with our Headteacher to discuss any specific needs, arrange a private tour of the school or book a taster day.
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