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Taught languages Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, English, French, German, Italian
Strengths STEM, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Scuola per l'Europa in Parma is an Italian school affiliated with the European Schools system, serving students aged 4 to 17. It operates on two campuses: the main Strada Langhirano 177/A for administration, and the nursery and primary campus at Strada Aurelio Saffi 8. The school offers the European Baccalaureate as its diploma, with the EB framework defining the curriculum and assessment for secondary education. Founded in 2004 to welcome EFSA staff children, it serves about 800 students across Anglophone, Francophone, and Italophone sections. The school provides biology and chemistry laboratories, a hydroponics cultivation system, and gastronomy experiments that combine chemistry and physics. An immersive learning environment and libraries support study. Programs include the ZOE robotics project and a music collaboration with Casa della Musica; the Cambridge Preparation Centre; and Erasmus+ mobility. Community initiatives include the OASI wellbeing project and charitable activities, along with sport participation and anti-bullying measures.
Scuola per l'Europa has 800 pupils, instruction in Italian, English, French.
Location
The Scuola Per L'Europa is located in Parma, at Strada Langhirano 177/A, 43124 Parma. The school can be contacted by telephone at 0521-257711 and by email at segreteria@scuolaperleuropa.eu. The PEC is segreteria@pec.scuolaperleuropa.eu.
European School accredited to the European Schools system.
Additional learning support
Educational support is provided.
Academics
Scuola per l'Europa teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 17.
Curriculum
European Baccalaureate program is offered as the school's diploma. The Baccalaureato Europeo page provides EB documentation including Handbook EB 2025_EN_2 and EB regulations arrangements (2015-05-D-12-en-47; DM 31 del 5 febbraio 2021_1.pdf; allegato_A_1.pdf). The EB framework defines the curriculum and assessment for secondary education at Scuola Per L'Europa.
Higher Education Progression
Careers guidance for students is provided, including a Cycle 3 Careers Guidance document (Careers Guidance in Cycle 3 Meeting 24 October 2025).
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school runs the OASI project, which provides psychological mediation for students, parents, and school staff. There is a Regulation to Counter Bullying and Cyberbullying and a Protocol to Counter Bullying, with reporting forms available in Italian, English, and French. The OASI project and the anti-bullying measures support social and emotional wellbeing within the school community. The related materials are accessible in Italian, English, and French. These measures reflect the school's commitment to a safe and supportive social environment.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Educational support guidelines exist for the Scuola Per L'Europa di Parma. The guidelines were revised in September 2023. A PDF titled Educational support linee guida REV settembre 2023 is provided on the Sostegno educativo page.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The Scuola Per L'Europa di Parma is an Italian school of special ordinance, affiliated with the European Schools system, adopting its regulations, programs, teaching model, and administrative model. It currently serves about 800 students across three language sections: Anglophone, Francophone, and Italophone. Instruction includes mother-tongue teaching for all students and a second language (English, French, or German). A wide range of additional languages is offered, including Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Greek, Italian, French, English, and German. The school provides a multilingual, multilinguistic educational pathway.
Mental Wellbeing
The school operates the OASI project, which provides psychological mediation for students, parents, and staff. There is a Regulation to Counter Bullying and Cyberbullying and a Protocol to Counter Bullying, with reporting forms available in Italian, English, and French. These measures support mental wellbeing by addressing bullying and providing mediation. The materials are accessible in IT, EN, and FR.
Safeguarding
There is COVID safety guidance published in three languages, including a Ministry of Education note. A Covid safety vademecum for the 2022-2023 school year is attached (MI_Vademecum COVID AS 22-23_1.pdf). A notice titled Contrasto alla diffusione del contagio da COVID-19 in ambito scolastico is also available. A separate safeguarding resource set includes a notice for preventing the spread of contagion in school settings. These documents appear in the Sicurezza section.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Enrollment for the 2026/27 school year is open from January 30, 2026 to February 20, 2026 for nursery, primary, and secondary classes. The school is accredited to the European Schools system and is not included in the Ministry's information system, so the ministerial online enrollment procedure cannot be used.
2. Before sending the enrollment request to Scuola Per L'Europa, applicants must have already submitted an enrollment request at another school.
3. Enrollment is conducted exclusively through Microsoft Forms, with separate forms for nursery/primary and for the secondary cycle.
4. Attachments include the Enrollment Circular No. 183 for the 2026/2027 school year and the privacy information for enrollments, both provided as PDF files.
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FAQs
Where is Scuola per l'Europa located in Parma, and what are the campus arrangements?
The main campus is at Strada Langhirano 177/A, 43124 Parma. There are nursery and primary campuses at Strada Aurelio Saffi 8. The school serves students aged 4 to 17 and operates as a co-educational European Schools-accredited institution.
What curriculum does Scuola per l'Europa offer for secondary education?
The school offers the European Baccalaureate as its diploma, with the EB framework defining the curriculum and assessment for the secondary cycle. There are three language sections: Anglophone, Francophone, and Italophone.
When was the school founded and what is its current size and reach?
Scuola per l'Europa was founded in 2004 to welcome EFSA families and is now home to about 800 pupils across three language sections (Anglophone, Francophone, Italophone).
How much does it cost to enroll and what are the main tuition terms?
The annual retta is EUR 800 for pupils in categories 2 and 3. A one-off institutional contribution of EUR 4,000 applies under certain company agreements for category 2 pupils, in addition to the annual tuition. Specific per-term billing dates are not published in the fee documents.
Are there financial aid options, such as scholarships or discounts?
Yes. Sibling discounts apply: 2nd child pays 80%, 3rd child 60%, 4th+ child 40% of the full retta (employees' children also 40%). Means-tested reductions apply: ISEE below EUR 6,360.17 reduces to 20% of the full retta; for higher ISEE with documented hardship, additional reductions of up to 38% can apply to previously set amounts.
How does the admissions process work for the 2026/27 intake and how is enrollment submitted?
Enrollment for 2026/27 opened January 30 to February 20, 2026. Applications are submitted exclusively through Microsoft Forms, with separate forms for nursery/primary and for the secondary cycle. Applicants must have already submitted an enrollment request at another school and must complete the process with the school's admissions team.
What diploma is awarded and how is the EB framework applied at this school?
The European Baccalaureate is the school's diploma. EB documentation and regulations (Handbook EB 2025_EN_2 and related files) define the curriculum and assessment, as the school follows the EB framework for secondary education.
Are EB exam results or university placement data publicly available?
Specific EB exam results are not published here. The school provides Careers Guidance in Cycle 3 to support higher education planning, along with Cambridge Preparation Centre options.
What can you tell us about class sizes or overall academic support?
Detailed information on class sizes or student-teacher ratios is not published. The school does offer educational support guidelines, and there is an established framework for additional learning support.
What science facilities and labs does the school have?
The campus includes biology and chemistry laboratories with dedicated lab spaces. There is a hydroponics cultivation system used for sustainable biology and agriculture projects, and gastronomy experiments link chemistry and physics.
What other facilities support student learning and study?
The school provides a rich library and immersive teaching environments, plus a robotics program named ZOE to complement classroom learning.
Are there facilities or programs for extracurricular activities and labs outside regular classes?
Yes. Extracurricular activities include laboratory-based workshops aligned to age groups, with enrollments handled through the Ecole coop platform and contactable for specific projects and labs.
What kinds of clubs, projects, or competitions exist beyond the classroom?
The school participates in Erasmus+ projects (such as Leading Learning) and hosts a Cambridge Preparation Centre. There is a music program with Casa della Musica, cultural exchanges, and participation in student sports championships like Giochi della Gioventù.
Are there robotics, science, or social projects students can join?
Yes. The ZOE robotics project runs at the school, and students engage in projects like circular economy initiatives and AI-generated media as part of lab-based activities.
What leadership, exchange, or international opportunities are available to students?
Erasmus+ mobility projects, including Leading Learning, are active. The school also runs international exchanges and visits (e.g., SEP-AES Tyrol) with other European schools.
What wellbeing and support services are available for students?
The school runs the OASI project, providing psychological mediation for students, parents, and staff. There are anti-bullying regulations and a protocol with reporting forms available in Italian, English, and French.
How does the school handle special educational needs and language support (SEN/EAL)?
Educational support guidelines exist and were revised in September 2023. The school is multilingual with three language sections and offers mother-tongue instruction plus a second language (English, French, or German), along with a broad range of additional languages.
What safeguarding measures are in place, especially around health and safety?
COVID safety guidance is published in three languages, including a COVID vademecum for 2022-2023. There are safeguarding resources for preventing contagion in school settings and a formal protocol for countering bullying.
Is there a house system or uniform policy at Scuola per l'Europa?
There is no information published about a house system or a uniform policy in the available materials.
What is the school's approach to meals and food services?
The school provides a meal service (Modulo pasto) with related forms. Specific meal prices are not published in the accessible documents.
