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New York City
Rooted in Tradition OPEN TO INNOVATION
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LA SCUOLA D’ITALIA GUGLIELMO MARCONI
a Scuola d’Italia Guglielmo Marconi is the only school in North America that provides a classical, bilingual education rooted in the Italian and European traditions. It was founded in 1977 by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to meet the academic needs of Italians living in the New York City area. Thanks to an ever increasing interest from American families, La Scuola has grown into a unique bilingual educational institution, from the Preschool level through Liceo (grades 9-12), reflecting the best features of the Italian and American educational systems. La Scuola is committed to providing a thorough multicultural education to foster international understanding and openness in order to prepare students to become citizens of the world. The challenging bilingual curriculum, deeply rooted in the European tradition, offers an intensive academic program that encompasses both the Italian and the American cultures and is open to scientific and technological innovations.
La Scuola d’Italia is legally recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education and chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York as a private, independent co-educational American school. It is also a member of the New York State Association of Independent Schools and the Guild of Independent Schools. The main Campus (Preschool and Elementary) is housed in a historic building, once a private mansion located on East 96th Street, while La Scuola’s Middle School and High School are located on East 67th Street. Both buildings offer state-of-the-art facilities and all the amenities to foster a productive learning environment.
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No prior knowledge of either the Italian or English language is required for entering grades pre-k through 9th. Supplemental Italian as a second language as well as English as a second language classes are provided in each Division and at all levels. Le iscrizioni sono aperte dalle classi della scuola dell’infanzia alla prima liceo anche ad alunni che non conoscono la lingua italiana o la lingua inglese. La Scuola offre corsi integrativi di Italiano seconda lingua ed inglese seconda lingua.
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PRESCHOOL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
a Scuola’s Preschool program encompasses prekindergarten and kindergarten years and focuses on the development of the personality of the child from an intellectual, cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual, and physical standpoint.
he program at the Elementary School (grades 1-5) is a highly structured curriculum that adheres to the Italian and New York State guidelines. The approach to learning is centered around a multi-disciplinary methodology where literature, history, social studies, geography, and current events are integrated.
At La Scuola, this program presents a special and unique feature: in a bilingual environment, the young children are guided to acquire the ability to understand and communicate in two languages, Italian and English, thus laying the building blocks for the bilingual competence required in their further studies. Following the best Italian preschool tradition and best practices, the preschool curriculum is focused on the development of the child’s identity, autonomy and competence and incorporates the Reggio Emilia philosophy. To this end, the curriculum is articulated into five so called “Campi di Esperienza,” which can also be considered pre-disciplinary educational areas. The staff is made up of highly qualified and dedicated Italian and American teachers. Classes are small and provide students with caring, individualized attention.
Students are encouraged to become fluent and expressive, and to communicate effectively, in both the English and Italian languages. In a bilingual and bi-cultural setting, students are exposed to a variety of language experiences. The Italian and English teachers work closely together to reach common goals. The teachers integrate academic units of study to enrich their program. A skillful, competent staff cares for children in small classes, affording them individualized attention and guidance.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL-LICEO SCIENTIFICO
he Scuola Media strengthens the bilingual and bicultural education begun in the lower school. It provides an environment where the child can develop and sharpen cognitive and imaginative skills. The Middle School fosters emotional development and growth, expanding the child’s awareness and appreciation of the European and American cultures and their values. The curriculum offers an integrated study of the Italian and English language and literature, French (as a third modern language), American History, social studies and geography, art, music, physical education, and the use of computers. Special emphasis is placed on the study of mathematics and the natural and physical sciences.
a Scuola’s Liceo implements Howard Gardner’s Five Minds for the Future in order to cultivate academic skills and character to prepare students for success in college and future careers. The curriculum offers a balance of studies in the classics and other humanities combined with an outstanding math and science program that will earn college credits in most American universities.
This unique educational offering could also represent an extraordinary opportunity for Americans of Italian descent to reclaim the language of their forefathers and an understanding of their cultural roots. Highly qualified and caring professionals conduct classes in Italian or English, depending on the discipline. The small student body encourages relationships among students and between students and staff.
The humanities program, interdisciplinary and integrated throughout the four years, includes the study of Italian, English, Latin language and literature, geography, history, philosophy, technical drawing and history of art, law and economics, and physical education. Great emphasis is also placed on the study of mathematics, physics, biology, and chemistry. Supplementary cultural projects in collaboration with various Italian institutions in New York and overseas are provided on a regular basis, including exchange programs with Italian schools, special meetings with high ranking dignitaries (such as Italian Ministries, Italian Ambassador etc.) and outstanding Italian artists/interpreters. Classes are small with personal attention and additional support available for all students. At the completion of their senior year, students are required to take the Italian Ministry of Education State Exam, the Maturità, an equivalent of the International Baccalaureate that is honored by all universities in Europe and in the United States. This dual-recognized degree allows students to embark on studies at local universities as well as universities abroad while having the knowledge and language skills to succeed.
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New York City INFORMATION AND ADMISSION: 12 East 96th St. New York NY 10128 secretary@lascuoladitalia.org www.lascuoladitalia.org
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OPEN HOUSE
LA SCUOLA D’ITALIA GUGLIELMO MARCONI
Open House
Open House
Cordially invites you TO ATTEND AN
Ha il piacere di invitare LA S.V. AD UN INCONTRO
Preschool and Elementary grades
Scuola dell’infanzia ed elementare
at 12 East 96th Street, New York Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 4:30 - 6:30 P.M.
12 East 96th Street, New York Martedì 10 novembre 2009, 16:30 - 18:30
Middle School and High School
Scuola Media e Liceo Scientifico
at 406 East 67th Street, New York Thursday, November 12, 2009, 4:30 - 6:30 P.M.
406 East 67th Street, New York Giovedì 12 novembre 2009, 16:30 - 18:30
AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE OUR BILINGUAL CURRICULA AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. R.S.V.P. 212.369.3290
PER LA PRESENTAZIONE DEI NOSTRI CURRICOLI BILINGUI E DELLE ATTIVITÀ EDUCATIVE. R.S.V.P. 212.369.3290
No prior knowledge of either the Italian or English language is required for entering grades pre-k through 9th. Supplemental Italian as a second language as well as English as a second language classes are provided in each Division and at all levels.
Le iscrizioni sono aperte dalle classi della scuola dell’infanzia alla prima liceo anche ad alunni che non conoscono la lingua italiana o la lingua inglese. La Scuola offre corsi integrativi di Italiano seconda lingua ed inglese seconda lingua.