H-FARM International School

A full-cycle IB school for children aged 3 to 18, operating within one of Europe’s largest innovation hubs.

School Profile

Part of the global Nord Anglia Education network, this institution builds its curriculum around the complete International Baccalaureate continuum—from PYP through DP and CP. This creates a unified educational philosophy that guides students throughout their journey. With over 50 nationalities represented on campus, the environment is genuinely multicultural, while a 1:6 teacher-student ratio enables personalized attention. The campus sits in a green zone near Venice, just 10 minutes from the international airport, bringing together schools, a college, and a startup center.

Educational Philosophy and Programs

Students progress through the full IB Continuum: the Primary Years Programme for ages 3-10, Middle Years for 11-16, and two diploma options—the academic Diploma Programme or the career-focused Career-related Programme with modules from H-FARM College and Big Rock Institute in business, digital art, and computer graphics. The learning experience incorporates the institution’s signature approach through startup labs, H-Labs, Ignition Lab, and Human Skills Lab, which develop entrepreneurial thinking, design mindset, teamwork, and resilience.

The Technology Leaders of the Future scholarship targets talented students from Russian-speaking, Baltic, and Italian backgrounds, combining advanced STEM studies with soft skills development. Academic support includes career counseling with individual sessions on subject selection and university application preparation for UK, US, and European institutions.

Academic Results

The average IB Diploma score consistently exceeds the global benchmark, with pass rates ranging from 88-97% across different years. Many graduates earn bilingual diplomas, which broadens opportunities at European universities since Italian is a mandatory program element. Over 80% of graduates receive offers from their first-choice universities, with roughly a third pursuing economics and business. Alumni attend LUISS, Politecnico di Milano, Ca’ Foscari, and other leading Italian universities, as well as top institutions in the UK, US, and Canada. The Apple Distinguished School status reflects systematic use of iPad and MacBook devices, fostering digital literacy from primary years onward.

Life Beyond the Classroom

Extracurricular activities span sports, creative pursuits, and technology across all age groups. Athletic programs include football, basketball, volleyball, padel, climbing, BMX, karate, Thai boxing, parkour, and CrossFit, while creative clubs offer LEGO studios, choirs and musicals, chess, Digital Media Art, robotics, journalism, and LAMDA preparation.

Beyond regular clubs, experiential learning takes students to the Maldives for marine biology and sustainable design studies, to observatories and tech parks, and on artistic and historical routes throughout Italy. Through international initiatives like Eco-Schools and MLRC, participants work on coral reef restoration and research programs alongside WWF.

Boarding and Student Care

Boarding students live in modern residences, sharing triple rooms and common spaces while developing independence and responsibility. Study zones (Guided Study), relaxation areas, meditation spaces, and sports facilities create a balanced daily rhythm. The support system includes Boarding Parents, a school psychologist, and workshops on time management, sleep, stress, and relationships, with safety and emotional comfort standards aligned with top British boarding practices through BSA (Boarding Schools’ Association) membership. Campus life features themed clubs, language meetups, STEM clubs, Saturday excursions, and the multi-day Grand Tour of Italy, with meals following a healthy seasonal menu that accommodates dietary needs and allergies.